Tchia Is An Epic Games Store Exclusive On PC

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Tchia, an upcoming open-world sandbox adventure game, is going to be an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC when it launches this month. Developed by Awaceb co-founder and game director, Phil Crifo, Tchia was inspired by the archipelago New Caledonia, the homeland of Crifo and Awaceb studio co-founder, Thierry Boura. The upcoming game immerses players in the various cultures and traditions of the islands, including the language, animal life, and geographic locations and landmarks.

The game’s story follows the adventure of Tchia, a young girl whose world is turned upside down by an invasion of strange fabric creatures called the Maano. The Maano, however, are only following the orders of the archipelago’s evil ruler, Meavora. When the Maano kidnaps Tchia’s father, Tchia sets out on a quest to meet Meavora face-to-face and rescue her father. The gameplay will entail Tchia overcoming various obstacles and enemies as well as exploring and gathering offerings that will allow her to locate her enemy.

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The controversy surrounding Epic Games Store exclusives stems from the platform's contentious relationship with Steam, the leading digital distribution platform for PC games. The controversial decision to make Tchia an EGS exclusive on PC has sparked debate among the gaming community, with many expressing their disappointment over the limited release. This move resembles the 2019 release of Glumberland's Ooblets, another adventure game that was exclusively available on the Epic Games Store, rather than Steam on PC. The decision caused a wave of harassment directed towards the developers, with players claiming that it was unfair to the gaming