Raji: An Ancient Epic

[b] Raji: An Ancient Epic is a short but really enjoyable adventure. The gameplay feels smooth and the combat is simple but good overall. I didn't know much about Indian mythology but I loved learning about it through the game. The artistic direction, atmosphere and storytelling make it stand out. The game was a really nice surprise for me. [/b] [hr][/hr] [h1]🎚️ Difficulty[/h1] 🔲 My grandmother could play it 🔲 Easy ☑️ Normal 🔲 Hard 🔲 A challenge to be reckoned 🔲 In the heat of confrontation, (Only PVP games) [h1]🗺️ Graphics[/h1] 🔲 MS Paint 🔲 Bad 🔲 Meh 🔲 Normal 🔲 Very Good ☑️ An original artistic direction 🔲 Beautiful 🔲 Masterpiece [h1]📚 Story[/h1] 🔲 This game has no story 🔲 Basic element of the contractual requirements 🔲 It's there for people who want it ☑️ Well written 🔲 Leading to more in-depth researches/thoughts 🔲 A model to get inspired by [h1]⌛️ Length[/h1] 🔲 0 (No story) ☑️ Short 🔲 Average 🔲 Long 🔲 To infinity and beyond [h1]🎶 Music[/h1] 🔲 Just filling noises/No music 🔲 Trivial and uneventful ☑️ Good and/or fitting the game's artistic dispositions 🔲 Memorable 🔲 Transcending whispers of a forgotten world [h1]🕹️ Interest[/h1] 🔲 I would rather watch paint dry 🔲 Hard to enjoy 🔲 Repetitive and/or uninspired 🔲 A good moment ☑️ Sticking out of the pack 🔲 You will remember it long after [h1]🔁 Replayability[/h1] ☑️ A one-time experience ☑️ For achievements 🔲 If you wait a few months/years (or with mods) 🔲 Definitely (Lots of different choices and endings.) 🔲 Infinitely replayable (or almost) [h1]🐛 Bugs[/h1] ☑️ Never heard of 🔲 Minor bugs 🔲 Can get annoying 🔲 Impacts the player's experience badly 🔲 The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs [h1]⚙️ Requirements[/h1] 🔲 You can run it on a microwave ☑️ Low (Sometimes used more CPU than expected.) 🔲 Average 🔲 High 🔲 NASA computer [h1]💰 Price[/h1] 🔲 Free 🔲 Underpriced ☑️ Perfect Price 🔲 Could be cheaper 🔲 Overpriced 🔲 Complete waste of money [h1]🤑 Worth Buying[/h1] 🔲 No 🔲 If you have nothing else to play ☑️ Wait for sale ☑️ Yes [h1]🎯 Expectations[/h1] 🔲 It's a completely different game 🔲 This game is a scam 🔲 It's missing many features they announced 🔲 Looks very similar to the steam page ☑️ Better than expected and/or announced 🔲 Masterpiece, no patch or feature has to be added. [h1]✒️ Final Rating[/h1] 🔲 1 🔲 2 🔲 3 🔲 4 🔲 5 🔲 6 🔲 7 ☑️ 8 🔲 9 🔲 10 [b]Thank you for taking the time to read and think about this review.[/b] [hr][/hr]

Great story, stunning graphics, and I’m really excited for Raji Part 2

Raji: An Ancient Epic is a game set in ancient India. The story is very simple: we set out to rescue our brother. And, frankly, there’s not much more to it than that. Perhaps it’s my lack of knowledge about Indian culture, but I don’t find this game satisfying. The levels feel more like a monotonous trek along a linear path, with a few breaks for combat. The combat style itself has potential, but the most effective strategy is to spam the same attack over and over. Boss fights offer a nice break from the monotony, but their difficulty is disproportionately high compared to the rest of the game. If you’re wondering whether to play this game, I definitely recommend spending those few hours on something else.

Absolutely mind blowing game from Nodding Heads. The way they depicted the Indian and Balinese mythology with Pahadi-inspired art style is so damn good. The visuals are stunning with the references to the Indian Gods and their story. The combat is good, the abilities we can assign, everything is worth it. The story evolves through the narration by both Indian Mytholigical God Vishnu and Goddess Durga. Highly Recommended!

Raji is a short but beautiful game with unique storytelling, smooth combat, fun boss fights, and a colourful world inspired by Indian culture and mythology. The fact that it was created by an Indian indie studio, Nodding Heads, makes it even more special. The art design and music are fantastic, and the Hindi voice acting makes the experience feel incredibly personal. It’s a relaxing 6 hour journey that proves you don’t need a massive budget to create something memorable. Huge respect to the developers for bringing Indian culture to gaming in such a beautiful way. Overall Score: 10/10

This game is a blast for anybody of Indian Origin who wants to play a game set in the rich, vibrant culture and mythology of our homeland. For others... unless you're into mythology or have an open mind, you might find the controls too clunky and frustrating to enjoy the storytelling and game design. Honestly, coming from a country where parents would rather burn down their homes than buy their kids a videogame because god forbid they become too addicted and neglect their studies and competitive exam prep, this is a really fresh breeze of air. As someone who never really liked mobile games or FPS shooters like PUBG and Free Fire, I really enjoyed this game, although I will admit, it does get buggy at times. Overall it was worth every Rupee I paid for it, and I wish more game devs from India had the guts to walk their own path and create such engaging indie games like Raji. We really do have multitudes of untapped storytelling and game worldbuilding potential than we are aware of. Looking forward to playing Raji Kaliyuga. Let's hope it does a better job in depicting the Kaliyuga era than Kalki 2898 AD ;-;

In their own category Among the best [b]Very good[/b] <- Good Fun Average Didn't like

Loved the gameplay and the story. It's a small game, perfect for a weekend. The boss battles are just challenging enough to keep you hooked. Being an Indian, I'd say they've even got the lore right, the story oif Shakti, the conversation between the Gods, it all seemed very endearing when I was playing the game. Definitely recommend. <3.

This feels like torture to keep playing this. The combat and dodging/movement feel horrific. The Trishul has basically zero range for it's first attack, which is odd cause it's a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ trident. The bow's strong attack makes you plant in place for an uncomfortable amount of time before it fires. Also the cutscenes are so ugly compared to how beautiful the rest of the game is. I'm sure there's a cultural reason for it, but it's still an unsettling contrast to the gorgeousness of the in-game art and graphics.