Raji: An Ancient Epic

The Final Word Despite an unsatisfying conclusion, Raji: An Ancient Epic is a fun action-adventure game well worth looking into for anyone who wants an enjoyable story told alongside fast-paced combat or is interested in learning more about Hindu mythology.

Hot on the trail of the demons who kidnapped her little brother, brave Raji finds herself drawn into an adventure where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Can you help her and her divine patrons thwart the plans of the evil Mahabalasura in this beautiful celebration of Indian culture and mythology?

Raji: An Ancient Epic is a unique starting point from Nodding Heads; it features a great story about sibling love and saving everyone from demons. Environmental storytelling complements the strong narrative with murals and rotating puzzles that flesh the world out and gives us more backstory on Raji’s past. The gameplay offers a ton of variety thanks to several weapon choices and elemental effects you can add. Despite some technical issues and a story that ends too soon, Raji: An Ancient Epic is an tale worth playing and a game worth your time, especially for its interesting setting rooted in ...

Raji: An Ancient Epic manages to bring a distinctly Indian perspective to a conventional action-adventure spectacle.

I’ve had my eye on Raji: An Ancient Epic ever since I first saw a trailer for it several months ago. Countless games have depicted Greek, Norse, and Japanese cultures over the years, but this is one of the first games I’ve seen that focuses on Indian culture. While I do love exploring those other cultures, they’ve been done so many times in gaming that they’re starting to feel a bit stale. This was the initial draw of Raji: An Ancient Epic for me. Finally, a game that looked to dive i...

Overall, while I do wish the ending hadn’t disappointed me as much as it did, my time with Vishnu and Durga was full of character and charm, and my issues with the controls were minuscule. I learned about Hinduism and ancient India through a fictionalized, interactive tribute to the country’s culture and history, which was such a unique experience in an industry dominated by the United States, Western Europe, and Japan.

Raji: An Ancient Epic is a solid first attempt for Nodding Head Games, but there are issues that will need to be addressed for future games. The Indian setting and use of Hindu mythology differentiates Raji from similar titles, lending it a fast-paced story and interesting protagonist, but the presentation, quality of voice acting and platforming all need improvement.

Unparalleled presentation and atmosphere spoiled by unwieldly combat and clumsy level design. The most memorable moments happen when your hands are off the controls.

Raji; An Ancient Epic has a lot of potential and a unique style and story, but seems to be actively working against the player’s enjoyment in many ways. While the first level is enjoyable, the rest of the game is plagued with performance issues and incomprehensible design decisions.