Let’s get all of the misconceptions about Terraria out of the way immediately. Minecraft and Terraria are two very different games. Though they certainly share a few of the same elements such as building and customizing, Terraria is a lot more combat-oriented and plays more like a side-scrolling action-adventure game. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about why you need to give developer Re-Logic your money and play this game!

Terraria is like one big playpen. The first step in getting your hands dirty with this virtual toy is to create your very own in-game character. The options are a bit limited here—which is strange considering the vision of this game—but there are enough customizable attributes to make your character stand out. You can choose a hairstyle, hair color, skin color, and clothing color, and then it’s off into the world of Terraria.

You begin your life in Terraria with the bare essentials. An axe for chopping wood, a pickaxe for mining, and a guide to give you some basic knowledge are all you have at your disposal upon beginning your adventure. You must use these tools to learn about your environments and begin collecting resources. At first, your custom world may seem massive and even a bit daunting, but after about an hour or so of play, you should be comfortable exploring the land.

Your first course of action should be to create your very own dwelling. Wood can be chopped from trees, and it can be used to make all sorts of items. You can craft a work bench which can in turn be used to make walls and doors to create your very own abode. And in order to have a community of thriving NPCs, it is your job to build a few houses with walls, a light source, a door, and a chair. Of course, getting NPCs to show up to your town relies on whether or not you fulfill a handful of requirements, as well.

During the day, you can hunt slimes and chop wood or pick mushrooms (health). Along the way you’ll come across plentiful resources and possibly even money. Once nightfall comes, though, you’re going to want to get your character home, because zombies and Demon Eyes roam the environment. And like you probably may have guessed, these creatures are far deadlier than slimes. Of course, braving the land at night has its perks. Stars frequently land on the ground, and collecting 10 of these increases your mana. Also, zombies and Demon Eyes offer more cash than slimes, so if you want to stock up so you can buy some sweet swag when the merchant moves in, killing these nocturnal beings pays off.

Not all of the action takes place above ground, though. By using your pickaxe, you can burrow deep beneath the depths of the earth. This is where Terraria gets extremely interesting. Underground are various caves with monsters and treasure. You can collect money, crystal hearts to increase your health, and ore. This mineral can be combined with other resources to make even better weapons and items. Upgrading your weaponry is key to succeeding while engaging in combat. You can also craft some heavy duty armor and add an extra layer of protection for your character.…
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