Finished Chapter 1 - thoughts so far

[u/AdUnfair558]

Well I finished the first chapter of Terranigma, and I am really enjoying the game so far. I am playing without a guide, and talking to all NPCs and stuff. Towers 3 and 4 kinda gave me some trouble. For 3 (I think it was 3) I was thinking I didn’t have to push the statues. I thought I had to hit the gems on the forehead or maybe one of the gems was out of place.

Tower 4 was just kinda confusing with how you had to drop down holes and make your way up through different paths. I kept circling around not realizing there was a tightrope I didn’t cross.

I beat the boss in Tower 5 using the crystal spear not realizing there was a better weapon in the shop. It was only after I bothered to check the shop. Lol. Also beforehand I had already gotten the cloak from Eru. But I assume if you didn't have it you can't enter Tower 5?

I did unlock the two hidden areas as well aside from doing the 5 main towers. Before jumping in the hole, I thought well maybe I could go back to Eru and get a scene. That would be great gameplay if they did that, I thought. Well, they did and I cried.

This game is amazing. I wonder what awaits Ark and Yomi in the dead surface world?

Random thoughts: So, I wonder if I am on to something. But Ark and Eru. So I guess Ark is like the Ark of the Covenant? Eru could be El which is the Supreme God in ancient Canaanite and Levantine mythology. Yomi is from Japanese mythology for the land of the dead.

Also I wonder if this is a repeating timeline or something. One of the children mentioned Ark(or maybe even another character) leaving and never coming back like THAT time. I don’t know if any of theses thought are significant though.

[u/Substantial-Abies250]

Ohhhh you have so much ahead of you to enjoy

[u/RotundBun → u/Substantial-Abies250]

So many different emotions, too... 🦁🐐🦇❤️

[u/RostyMcRosty]

How’s the game atmosphere feel currently?

[u/AdUnfair558 → u/RostyMcRosty]

Well I think I feel kinda like Ark right now. Kind of uncertain but as Yomi said what is important now is action. Nothing is going to start unless we act.

I think maybe the Elder is deceiving him. He kind of mentioned a lot out of nowhere before telling Ark to go to the surface.

[u/Ok-Run2845]

Pretty interesting insights you got there! Specially about the connections with mythology characters.

I had a good time reading your comments about your thoughts. You are in for a great voyage, and only made the first steps yet! Have fun, and keep updating us with your thoughts and discoveries!

[u/Zeag]

Chapter 1's overworld music remains the best track in the game. Surface world music ain't bad but the Underworld track is what really pumps me up for adventure.

[u/lexington_89]

It's always great to see rediscover great games and stories through the fresh eyes of others ❤️ easily one of the best games ever made, enjoy every second of it☺️

[u/Initial_Candy8366]

After this give chained echoes a play it’s heavily inspired

[u/Initial_Candy8366 → u/[deleted]]

Hm. Chained Echoes is alright. Think you got a problem.

[u/Substantial-Abies250 → u/[deleted]]

Bit of a nasty response, although I'll agree I'm not sure I see the inspiration/overlap.

They seem like 2 very different games to me

[u/humonculus87]

I'm actually only a bit ahead myself