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  • Опубліковано 7 кві 2023
  • Imagine the chilliest, most relaxed, resource management game with a good message - that's Terra Nil.
    Learn more about Terra Nil here: www.terranil.com/
    Terra Nil is a game about transforming a barren, lifeless landscape into a thriving, vibrant ecosystem. Turn dead soil into fertile grassland, clean polluted oceans, plant sprawling forests, and create the ideal habitat for animals to call home. Then recycle your buildings and leave no trace that you were there. Reclaim the wasteland.
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  • @Alexandra-Rex
    @Alexandra-Rex Рік тому +115

    It's also out on GOG.

    • @antondovydaitis2261
      @antondovydaitis2261 Рік тому +1

      Thank you.
      Added it to my wish list.

    • @personguy8839
      @personguy8839 Рік тому +2

      I can't believe he didn't put that out too, he was the only one who ever promoted CD Projek back when.

    • @HastyChester
      @HastyChester Рік тому +1

      That's what I came here to say. Thanks for beating me to it!

  • @Ingip95
    @Ingip95 Рік тому +149

    I appreciate you Jesse 😊

  • @FatedMusic
    @FatedMusic Рік тому +22

    The concept of trying to revitalize and bring everything back to "zero" human interaction is such a nice change of pace. A lot of games, whether intentionally or not, really focus on that like "expansionism" mindset so this is really refreshing.

  • @athyscollection
    @athyscollection Рік тому +89

    Can't recommend this game enough, such a great stress release after a hard days work

    • @jessecox
      @jessecox  Рік тому +39

      It really is like the supreme chill destress game

  • @CKwolf741
    @CKwolf741 Рік тому +12

    This game is such a delight. It's so..... Wholesome and idealistic. I really get the feeling that this isn't just a "Make environment and look at pretty things." as it is about appreciating what we already have.

  • @DarkPollution
    @DarkPollution Рік тому +34

    I remember this game getting a demo a while back and picking it up, and I really enjoyed it but unfortunately kinda forgot about it, so i'm glad to see that it's REALLY become an amazing game

  • @Lfsjacob
    @Lfsjacob Рік тому +33

    I always feel some kind of comfort when I watch your videos.
    Thank you so much for the hundreds of hours of fun over the years :))

    • @jessecox
      @jessecox  Рік тому +20

      Thank YOU for watching for long

  • @tobiasreinhold7642
    @tobiasreinhold7642 Рік тому +4

    The concept reminded me somewhat about one of my absolute favorite city builders: "Surviving Mars" - here with the "Green Planet" DLC in particular.
    Vastly different games in execution, but the DLC for "Surviving Mars" actually scratches a slightly similar itch, in that it has you terraforming Mars into what amounts to a second earth - just with less pollution.

  • @KiguRoomie
    @KiguRoomie Рік тому +5

    These are the same people who made BroForce. The duality of humankind I'm excited to play this

  • @Parsmadon
    @Parsmadon Рік тому +4

    This is a great game, despite how short it is. I can't remember if Jesse was the one who said it, but I remember watching a video essay a while back that discussed this very issue: "we have so many city builders, algorithm-makers, civilization-sustaining strategy sims. We have literal years of content on the practice of colonizing a pristine ecosystem, but whether you learn to balance nature and technological utopia in Cities: Skylines or you drain the planet of its every last resource in Frostpunk, there's not a single game that begs the question: 'what would it look like for nature to fully reclaim this hungry beast called human creation?'" While this game isn't a perfect solution--by its nature, it's all about humans using their technology to restore the land instead of it revitalizing on its own--I can't help but echo Jesse' s sentiments that this is a hopeful game. Maybe one day we'll get to see a scenario where mother nature can reverse what we've done to it. Whether it's in a video game or side-by-side with humanity or witnessed by the dregs of some long-since civilization, I look forward to the day when the planet can heal the scars we've inflicted upon it.

  • @steffenknoll9136
    @steffenknoll9136 Рік тому

    3:54 Enjoying the doubled headed Polar Bear watching the Penguins XD

  • @GLidstroem
    @GLidstroem Рік тому +13

    Game length is definitly one of this games shortcomings, i cleared all objectives in each biome on the first try. The alternative maps did give me alot more challange though, some taking several restarts to get to the next phase of reclamation.
    But the game, as Jesse said several times, is very chill, which lets you think through each step and appriciating the nature that you help get back once you succeed. Def recommend it!

  • @DergonFrostGaming
    @DergonFrostGaming Рік тому

    Guys, it's been years.
    Let's get Jesse to 1 million already.

  • @Gellafnu111
    @Gellafnu111 Рік тому +4

    When I saw the demo on steam almost a year ago, I played it, and immediately fell in love.
    From bleak wastes to bustling wilds, Terra Nil heals the landscape and soothes the soul.

    • @Balkken
      @Balkken Рік тому

      The Terran Nil Prototype from two years ago or so was a blast to play through as well.

  • @SpirriX
    @SpirriX Рік тому +5

    It's an amazing game! I played the demo for nearly 10 hours on repeat. So exited to get into the full game!

  • @TheDarkChaplain
    @TheDarkChaplain Рік тому +1

    I'm so happy that Terra Nil is finally out. I downloaded the demo every single time we had a Steam Fest, and played it about a dozen times. Great game

  • @GuitarSlayer136
    @GuitarSlayer136 Рік тому

    Jesse Cox always had a 'I like this guy but I don't care for his individual content' spot in my life. But here we are all these years later and of his contemporaries (save for TB) he is the only person in his circle whose videos I watch regularly.
    I tried to resist the call of the Cox but after a long hard fight, I had to tap out and dig in.

  • @EIixir
    @EIixir Рік тому

    Glad to see they've expanded the content from the demo. It was wonderfully chill even then. Good review!

  • @timma123j
    @timma123j Рік тому

    I wishlisted this game as soon as I saw the first trailer, and immediately fell in love with the chill vibes. Thanks for the review and hard work, Cox and crew!

  • @sambeckettcat
    @sambeckettcat Рік тому

    I really like the idea of there being a first person game like this, of restoring a planet that was devastated. This one looks great, but a first person one where you can walk around the environments would be my kind of speed.

  • @Norrikan
    @Norrikan Рік тому

    A strong contender for my game of the year so far. Jesse hit the nail on the head, the only problem with Terra Nil is that there's not enough of it. If the devs _(Really? The Broforce guys?)_ ever decide to produce some DLC for this I'll happily gobble it up.

  • @RevenTH
    @RevenTH Рік тому

    I know these are not the most popular videos, but man, I love me some recommendation of "currently out, not super known, good, A-AA " games.
    I also just found out that this game is on mobile, so I will definitely get it there. Thanks Jesse!

  • @FlexxibleFree
    @FlexxibleFree Рік тому

    Good that it keeps the question "viable for what?" open. Wastelands are not completely dead, at least on Earth.

  • @NSG0079
    @NSG0079 Рік тому +1

    I really like the format of these indie review videos. I hope to see more in the future 👍

  • @sipsipslurp
    @sipsipslurp Рік тому

    The first thing that came in mind when i saw the game was that it resembles the idea of an old SNES game called Terranigma. The whole world resurrection theme is kinda the same. Anyway, great game to pass some hours. Recommended!

  • @TimeSorceror
    @TimeSorceror Рік тому

    This looks like my kind of jam. I'll make a note to put it on my wishlist for when I'm properly employed again.

  • @kahoshi
    @kahoshi Рік тому +1

    I feel like calling this a city builder is false marketing, because it absolutely isn't. Just like Jessie mentions, its a puzzle game. Nothing more, nothing less. That doesn't make it a bad game, just not what they claim it is.
    If they wanted a city builder, they could have gone for Solar Punk where you make a civilization that lives in harmony with nature, the same idea but with the actual city builder aspect.

  • @CelticUchuu
    @CelticUchuu Рік тому

    Played it back when it was in a demo form in the previous Steam fest. Seemed like it would be a great chill game. I'll be picking it up when I have some time to play it.

  • @Molscheira
    @Molscheira Рік тому

    What a fun format! Fits very well, always love Dan Tan animations.

  • @Redsandjunkie
    @Redsandjunkie Рік тому +1

    Leaving you with a feeling of wanting more is definitely a mark of a good video game.

  • @AlkronLoki
    @AlkronLoki Рік тому

    I don't normally buy games at full price, but when you said that the devs were donating a cut of the game sales to charity, I went and bought at full price. Both to support the devs for making such a chill game, but also to make the charity cut larger. This kind of "make a great game, but also help a good cause" is worth the extra cost. Then I went and played almost 3 hours late at night when I need to be up early. Its just such a cool game.

  • @Tyberes
    @Tyberes Рік тому

    yea if anything this game is more like, feel good solitaire, that a proper city builder.
    Love it.

  • @Malthinae
    @Malthinae Рік тому

    I've been under this game's charm since Free Lives released the demo last September. It's great to finally be able to enjoy all the various climates with their different hurdles and combinations. So glad to have Jesse boost it even further, it may not need it but it's certainly appreciated =D

  • @Arashmickey
    @Arashmickey Рік тому +1

    The Ecoterrorist unit from Civ: Call to Power is still one of my favorite strategy units. It's a nuke, but instead of wiping out a city and replacing it with radiation, it replaces it with a grassland tile. What's not to like?

  • @HerculePyro
    @HerculePyro Рік тому

    I was so excited to play this chill game, and then 1st level just didn’t give me the topography to get bears and the 2nd I kept missing the monorails and I got frustrated and quit

  • @zaheela
    @zaheela Рік тому

    Honestly Jesse tends to point me to games I play at near addictive levels… thank-darn-you?

  • @XiaKat
    @XiaKat Рік тому

    Great review Jesse! Need to take a look at this game for chill playing

  • @noahsarkhive4482
    @noahsarkhive4482 Рік тому

    This game looks 100% like I'll love playing it over and over.
    What a wonderful concept !
    Thank you for introducing us to it :)

  • @lurtz8656
    @lurtz8656 Рік тому

    This sounds cathartic when things feel so dire. Picking it up today, thank you Jesse ❤

  • @TheDeliciousMystery
    @TheDeliciousMystery Рік тому

    For a long time i replayed this Minecraft mod called "Regrowth" that starts you a dead world to do a very similar thing but thats long since been abandoned and broken by updates and i wanted something with this similar vibe of like "what if zerg creep and scourge blight but not evil?" as you restore a biome rather than destroy it. My only complaint is i want more. Be it updates, dlc or straight up a bigger sequel i think the idea has legs for more than just a one and done release.

  • @JimiCanRead
    @JimiCanRead Рік тому

    They should definitely release this on switch. The cosy Dutch community would love it

  • @Word46
    @Word46 Рік тому +1

    As always, Jesse makes the best review content

  • @ToskDragon
    @ToskDragon Рік тому

    I saw this game in my Recommends. Thanks to this review it's now in my cart.
    Great video, hope to see more in the future

  • @erunion2
    @erunion2 Рік тому

    This is a really helpful review. I plopped this game into my wishlist a long time back but I have a hard time deciding whether to pull the trigger unless I can see people interact with the game or talk about it. Thanks for reminding me to saunter over to the wishlist!

  • @Dvrvs
    @Dvrvs Рік тому

    Yes, yes yes. Carry on TBs legacy, Jessie. Love you man.

  • @roberttaylor3594
    @roberttaylor3594 Рік тому

    reminds me a bit of "Sim Earth", which was a great game I would like to see a re-release of!

  • @liallen9380
    @liallen9380 Рік тому +1

    Kinda glad the company moved on from Genital Jousting to more... positive and less juvenile things like this, which I've seen on the indie circuit a bit and thus am VERY glad Jesse's giving it a shout out as well. Though I wouldn't be against another Bro Force. Sometimes juvenile can be fun. Just... lines, yanno? This, though... is very chill, super interesting, and very open on *how* you get to where you need to go. And weirdly deep.

  • @wynnefox
    @wynnefox Рік тому

    No joke: I have compleated every single objective on every single map in a single playthrough of that map on medium difficulty. It is possible.

  • @kaylathompson9418
    @kaylathompson9418 Рік тому

    I NEED to see Jesse play "Don't Feed the Monkeys"
    I think he would enjoy it

  • @Scionofgreyhaven
    @Scionofgreyhaven Рік тому

    I often have ideas about games like this and I was surprised to see it happen, Imagine games that helps people learn/get interested into things like this, they can be easy or more in depth and maybe even be useful applications for real life use

  • @xalygatorx
    @xalygatorx Рік тому

    i've had this on my wishlist since it was added to steam and i'm SO glad to get a look at it. thanks jesse!

  • @ReclusiveCaribou
    @ReclusiveCaribou Рік тому

    Thanks for the review! Saw it on steam and was considering it, but I wanted some more info before purchasing. So this video was perfect.

  • @MrSHADOWANGEL999
    @MrSHADOWANGEL999 Рік тому

    Going green with Jesse

  • @mbazea4423
    @mbazea4423 Рік тому

    you can obviously replay this as many times as you like & the maps do change a bit every time, however i will have to say that it has limited content (jesse felt the same) and some stuff can only be done in a single method which really hampers creativity
    for the current asking price i feel there should have been more content & i think the game design should offer more liberty, at least after the journey mode is completed.
    I would like to see maps with mixed biomes for example

  • @Domdrok
    @Domdrok Рік тому

    Gonna go buy this. You hear that, game companies? Jesse is a persuasive influencer!

  • @Red-S-267
    @Red-S-267 Рік тому

    Oh my gosh I was so curious about this! It looks so pretty! I don’t have the money for it now but this looks exactly like something I want to buy in the future!

  • @Tasandir
    @Tasandir Рік тому

    Omg thank you for this review-I am sold, buying it now 😮❤😊

  • @mokajones74
    @mokajones74 Рік тому

    I hope my 2011 laptop can run this :p the game looks exactly like what I've been craving lately

  • @1KamaronConClase
    @1KamaronConClase Рік тому

    I played this one when the demo came out, and watched Dodger play. It was feally cool but felt a bit lackluster, maybe was just the demo. I might give it another chance.
    Love the content ❤

  • @soraleep2013
    @soraleep2013 Рік тому

    Thank you for these reviews. Really helps me discover new games like this!

  • @peiershen8221
    @peiershen8221 Рік тому +1

    I want a game that is a cross over of this, no man sky, and mechwarrior lol.

  • @samfroggeh
    @samfroggeh Рік тому

    I saw someone playing this a while back - it's not the kind of game for me, but it looks cool for folks enjoying the builder genre of games

  • @AfterAscon
    @AfterAscon Рік тому

    Just bought this because of you Jesse!

  • @joebywan
    @joebywan Рік тому

    Awesome review. Mate you've been on 994k subs for who knows how long. Has youtube locked your sub count or something random?

  • @jimmyrustles9807
    @jimmyrustles9807 Рік тому

    I'm playing this on Android with my netflix subscription. The maps are a bit small got my liking but I loved what I've played so far

  • @permeus2nd
    @permeus2nd Рік тому +1

    2:36 we all know that Jesse really wants an oceanic biome that lets you build a home for sharks 😂

  • @joshuaedley5191
    @joshuaedley5191 Рік тому

    this game looks interesting. im not a city builder type of person but im really wanting to give this a look

  • @DavePoint84
    @DavePoint84 Рік тому

    Thanks for shining a light on indie titles :D

  • @irgyn
    @irgyn Рік тому

    within a day of seeing this video, i have 100%ed the game. I agree with jesse's sentiment, the only problem is that there isn't enough of it. hope there'll be some dlc in the future!

  • @terrylewis_
    @terrylewis_ Рік тому

    Totally going to get this!

  • @matthewmacomber6278
    @matthewmacomber6278 Рік тому

    I've heard lots of great stuff about Terra Nil! Might need to check it out.

  • @Flashjackmak
    @Flashjackmak Рік тому

    This game looks very relaxing, I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!

  • @kpny8484
    @kpny8484 Рік тому

    Interesting. Not exactly the game I'm looking for right now, but nice. Also, more videos like this please!

  • @mickmast8901
    @mickmast8901 Рік тому

    What an interesting looking game. Looks very chill

  • @LK.Cynric
    @LK.Cynric Рік тому

    Fantastic review!
    Really looking forward to play the game.

  • @1_random_commenter
    @1_random_commenter Рік тому

    More indie reviews please!

  • @extremewirehead
    @extremewirehead Рік тому

    I'd love a super hard core mode on an alien planet with randomized rules and variables where you slowly research what makes the planet tick and try to reclaim it for nature

  • @pkrinitsyn
    @pkrinitsyn Рік тому

    always loved your videos Jesse, especially fan Fridays and game dev tycoon! Long live Steve Jobless

  • @seraaron
    @seraaron Рік тому

    i played the demo for this and really enjoyed it

  • @Doctor_Sirus
    @Doctor_Sirus Рік тому

    Honestly the idea of terraformign an area back into life and then removing all presence of myself from the area tickles me in a way I don't quite understand but still want to experience.

  • @MazeeKasurame
    @MazeeKasurame Рік тому

    I loved the game, a bit expensive for being so short but I do enjoyed every bit I spend playing it.

  • @MidoriTheAwesome
    @MidoriTheAwesome Рік тому

    Really like these indie reviews. Have you checked out Dredge?

  • @antondovydaitis2261
    @antondovydaitis2261 Рік тому

    Thank you. I might not have learned about it except for your video.

  • @hiddehotse
    @hiddehotse Рік тому

    I can not agree more - As several others already mentioned; great way to cool down at the end of the day. Clears the mind and fills it instead with lovely sceneries and relaxing music.
    Terra Nil and Dorfromantik is what I now recommend to friends and family.

  • @luke7503
    @luke7503 Рік тому

    i saw this game 2 years ago and got it for 5 quid while a prototype, played the hell out of it, interested to see what they added

  • @Carefreely
    @Carefreely Рік тому

    my buddy just sent this to me, i've never heard of it before but the visuals are STUNNING and the concept is so overwhelmingly appealing. i will buy the shit out of this whenever it goes live.

    • @Carefreely
      @Carefreely Рік тому

      not me just finding out it's already on my wishlist on steam
      sheesh

  • @donaldhughes2586
    @donaldhughes2586 Рік тому

    Good video Jesse, keep up the good work.

  • @mafiacat88
    @mafiacat88 Рік тому

    Totally agree with this. Played the demo quite a bit and loved it, so I hopped on when it released.
    It's a genuinely enjoyable, relaxing "city builder". A little more involved than some relaxation games, so you still have to put in a little thought, but it's not *super* demanding.
    It's also weirdly emotional seeing the wasteland come back.
    Only real complaints are that it's A) too short (It took me about 3 hours to get through the 4 biomes the first time, and about 4 to get through them again on the harder mode), and there are sometimes annoying situations where you need like one more tile of something and you just can't get it.
    Altogether though, it's a ton of fun.

  • @Micaelangel07
    @Micaelangel07 Рік тому

    Great work Jesse

  • @azurehelix2269
    @azurehelix2269 Рік тому

    More indie reviews!

  • @WenderPottery
    @WenderPottery Рік тому

    Jesse and Terra Nil have a lot in common. Jesse is always great, but particularly when you're on some grass. If you know what I'm saying 😂😂

  • @djcochrane
    @djcochrane Рік тому

    This sounds awesome. Thanks!

  • @NickCombs
    @NickCombs Рік тому +1

    I'm glad they stuck to their vision and that people like it. For me, I'd be more interested in a game that speaks to the immense challenge of restoring an ecosystem where any change within a complex interplay of diversity can often have surprising effects.
    Given that climate change is a huge problem right now that many people are desperately working on, it's hard for me to overlook how messed up it feels to have a game based our complete failure to handle it only to have the problem reduced to an unrealistic and simplified puzzle. It's not upsetting because, hey it's just a game to be enjoyed. But that's my hang-up with the concept.

  • @Emajenus
    @Emajenus Рік тому +1

    Sounds fucking amazing!

  • @EarthJen
    @EarthJen Рік тому

    Thanks for the review, Jesse! A friend recommended it to me a while ago, but that same friend later complained about how short the game seemed to be. Since you also mentioned the short length of the base game, I think I'll wait until more content comes out before deciding to spend money on it.
    Either way..."Hey look Mom, I'm saving the environment by playing games"...a statement that I wish I can say to everyone I know 🥲 (For context, I went to undergrad and grad school for environmental science, and now I play video games every time I come home from work instead of touching grass lol.)

  • @thariena
    @thariena Рік тому

    This sounds so good! ❤

  • @frapseddatsht
    @frapseddatsht Рік тому

    Awesome review.

  • @YukoValis
    @YukoValis Рік тому

    The thing people NEED to understand is that this is more a puzzle game. It isn't a builder.
    You need to use limited resources to try and improve the world.

  • @ZombyJello
    @ZombyJello Рік тому

    I didn't know about the donation thing. I'm definitely going to pick it up now.

  • @Noctis666
    @Noctis666 Рік тому

    This does seem like a very chill, relaxing game.