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It was released on May 16, 2011. The game is estimated to have sold about 50,000 copies during its first day of release, with over 17,000 players online at the same time during the first day's peak.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/05/17/terraria-launch-a-huge-success/ |title=Terraria launch a huge success |first=Tom |last=Senior |work=] |date=2011-05-17 |accessdate=2011-05-18 |publisher=]}}</ref> It was released on May 16, 2011. The game is estimated to have sold about 50,000 copies during its first day of release, with over 17,000 players online at the same time during the first day's peak.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/05/17/terraria-launch-a-huge-success/ |title=Terraria launch a huge success |first=Tom |last=Senior |work=] |date=2011-05-17 |accessdate=2011-05-18 |publisher=]}}</ref>

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2011 video game
Terraria
File:TerrariaLogo2.pngTerraria logo
Developer(s)Re-Logic
Publisher(s)
Producer(s)Jeremy "Blue" Guerrette
Designer(s)Finn "Tiy" Brice
Programmer(s)Andrew "Redigit" Spinks
Platform(s)Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
ReleaseMay 16, 2011
Genre(s)Indie side scroller action-adventure/RPG
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer (co-op or PvP)
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Terraria is an action-adventure/RPG indie game released by independent game studio Mojang Specifications. The game features exploratian, craftan, buildan structures, and combat with a variety of creatures.

It was released on May 16, 2011. The game is estimated to have sold about 50,000 copies during its first day of release, with over 17,000 players online at the same time during the first day's peak.

Gameplay

Terraria is noted for its similarity to Minecraft and classic Square Enix titles such as Final Fantasy. Basic gameplay features day/night cycles, aggressive nocturnal attackers, world-building elements and character advancement based on increases to health/mana and equipment found while exploring. The game has a graphical style reminiscent of the 16-bit sprites found in games released for the Super NES.

Beyond basic gameplay features, Terraria has several elements not present in the games it takes its inspiration from. By completing specific goals, players can attract NPC merchants to occupy structures they have built, and may then buy equipment with coins gained from defeating monsters.

Random events may also occur in the course of play, such as the Blood Moon, which increases the number of monsters out at night and allows zombies to open doors to the players home, and the goblin invasion, which sends a goblin army to attack player structures.

Players may also summon powerful boss monsters such as the Eye of Cthulu and Skeletron, who drop rare magic items and crafting materials.

The developers plan to offer free content updates in the future.

See also

References

  1. Senior, Tom (2011-05-17). "Terraria launch a huge success". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved 2011-05-18.

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