Tchia Review - An Open World Adventure That Is A Work Of Art

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Tropical open-world adventure , by publisher/developer Awaceb, takes players into the world of New Caledonia to experience beautiful vistas as well as a memorable and immersive story that tugs at the heart. This video game is truly a work of art, not only in its stunning graphics but in the inspiration taken from New Caledonia and its traditions, even using locals for voice acting work in the game. The culture of the area blends and weaves with the fictional tale of exploration, danger, and even a little magic.

is a colorful adventure set around an area of tropical islands rich with traditions. Tchia's father is taken from their home, leaving the young girl alone and determined to save him somehow. Though young and naive regarding much of the world, Tchia's resolve to do what it takes to rescue her father takes her on an adventure armed only with her slingshot, a small hand-crafted sailboat, a woven glider, and a magical ability she discovers within herself.

Related: Tchia's Characters Are Voiced By New Caledonia Residents

Although Tchia appears to just be a young island girl, she unlocks an unusual otherworldly ability within herself that lets her soul-jump into animals and objects. The soul-jump ability is one of the unique game mechanics in and is surprisingly very fluid and well-crafted in a way that adds rather than detracts from the overarching storyline. Using this ability, Tchia can become anything she wants by throwing herself into a bird to fly, a fish to swim faster, or even rocks and gas cans. Along her journey, Tchia comes across villainous camps of Maano: brainless soldiers spawned by the evil Meavora from fabric. Utilizing her soul-jump she can use objects around the camps to get rid of these monsters or