In the present day’s Xbox Accomplice Giveaway ended with a fairly epic cinematic trailer for a brand new recreation that caught me utterly off guard. Titled ‘Raji: Kaliyuga’, it’s a sequel to ‘Raji: An Historic Epic’.
For many who do not know the primary Raji, it’s a 2020 action-adventure recreation created by India-based Nodding Heads Video games. The story depicts an orphan named Raji who goes on a journey to retrieve his brother who was kidnapped by a military of demons. She walks whereas being watched over and typically supported by Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu. The story delves deep into Indian and Hindu mythology and ends on fairly a cliffhanger, suggesting a sequel was all the time in thoughts. The sport acquired combined critiques, however was nominated for Finest Debut Recreation at The Recreation Awards that yr.
Raji: Kaliyuga seems to be a direct sequel, with the trailer clearly exhibiting Raji and her brother combating alongside an invading demon military. It seems to be just like the pair will probably be twin protagonists and will probably be manipulated in numerous components of the story. However what’s actually shocking right here is that whereas the primary Raji recreation was an isometric view, this sequel is a full-fledged third-person action-adventure recreation. I’ve solely seen the film and no gameplay but, however this seems to be fairly promising.
A submit on Xbox Wire after the announcement revealed that Kaliyuga will probably be set six years after the traditional epic and can observe Raji and her brother Darsh as they journey by way of numerous mystical realms to achieve the summit of eternity. As a twin protagonist, you possibly can change between Raji, the warrior, and Darsh, the dream walker, every with their very own distinctive talents. After the occasions of the traditional epic, the 2 are separated for many of the recreation, and the story is about their separation and eventual reunion. “Kaliyuga explores the coexistence of religion and fantasy, and the story’s tone, artwork, music, and gameplay methods should replicate this duality and alter to replicate the attitude and fact of the character at the moment being performed.”
Raji: Kaliyuga is at the moment scheduled for launch on Xbox, PC, PS5, and Day 1 on Recreation Go. There isn’t a launch interval but.
You may see the whole lot introduced at right now’s Accomplice Showcase right here.
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