
Tchia leaves offers plenty of room for exploration, but might wear thin with more story-driven players. It’s always nice to see design choices with approachability and accessibility in mind, but the ability to skip so much of the gameplay undercuts the stakes and immersion somewhat. Tchia also features an auto-play mode for moments where the titular character plays to the beat of the songs in specific cutscenes, so that you can listen to the music without worrying about the rhythm game part of it. It’s supposed to be used in emergencies when you’re stuck, but really, it can be used at any time. Its gameplay is quite literally skippable - there’s a button that allows you to move onto the next major cutscene. Tchia is slow and leisurely, which may be offputting for some. On the way, she discovers lands she’s never seen and befriends new people to help her on her quest. Tre, one of their only contacts with the outside world, gives her his boat so that she can save him.

Our heroine leaves her home island after her father is kidnapped by the big bad’s henchman, Pwi Dua. Tchia’s coming-of-age story and endless sailing calls to mind Wind Waker and Moana.
