Terraria is a two dimensional platform game of exploration and crafting. Players can use mines and picks to collect various items from the environment including wood, ore and even spider webs. Resources acquired from the environment can be placed or crafted into all manner of items.
The story revolves around surviving in a procedurally generated world filled with monsters and treasures. The game's main focus is on exploration and base-building. You'll need to gather materials to craft essential items, such as doors, walls, tables, chairs and beds, before night fall hits. This will help you protect yourself from roaming zombies and other creatures.
Gameplay involves avoiding or defeating monsters that roam the land during the daytime. As you collect resources, you can construct more powerful weapons and armor to aid in your survival. The game also features a variety of bosses to defeat and treasures to discover.
Terraria (2014-11-12) is available on the Playstation 4. It falls under the action & adventure genre, offering a unique blend of exploration, crafting, and combat.
The game supports single player and multi-player modes, as well as player vs player combat. You can build a home that attracts NPC characters, including merchants and nurses, who can aid you in your journey.