Raji: An Ancient Epic

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Vandal
    Oct 20, 2020
    67
    We really enjoyed Raji on a visual level, and really like its themes and setting, but gameplay-wise it feels unoriginal and monotonous.
  2. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2021
    60
    Raji is set in a rarely explored (and therefore refreshing) setting of Hindu mythology that definitely works in its favor, and offers gameplay mechanics resembling a Prince of Persia game on a budget. The protagonist is as agile as Price and the game is generally enjoyable, but the platforming sections are too easy to pose a challenge, and the combat is not meaty enough to be satisfying. [13/2020, p.36]
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  3. GameMAG
    Dec 27, 2020
    60
    Raji: An Ancient Epic can offer you some scenic locations, plenty of platforming, and a rather boring combat system. The main selling point here is not Raji herself, but the godlike beings, telling the tales of the Indian mythology, heavily intertwined with with the game's overall storyline.
  5. Screen Rant
    Oct 15, 2020
    60
    Ultimately, the most remarkable thing about Raji is that sense of playing a legend straight out of the Puranas, albeit not nearly as long or impactful. It may not be a mythological masterpiece, but Raji: An Ancient Epic feels like a prelude for what's to come from Nodding Heads.
  6. PC Invasion
    Oct 20, 2020
    55
    Unparalleled presentation and atmosphere spoiled by unwieldly combat and clumsy level design. The most memorable moments happen when your hands are off the controls.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 62
  3. Negative: 7 out of 62
  1. Brintolawrance
    Oct 21, 2020
    0
    Poor story.
    Poor controls.
    Poor graphics. Overall it's a below average game. Ps. Maybe it's a sucess in india due to religious reasons. But    Poor story.
    Poor controls.
    Poor graphics.
    Overall it's a below average game.

    Ps. Maybe it's a sucess in india due to religious reasons. But definitely not to the rest of the world.    … Full Review »
  2. Dubeau
    Oct 27, 2020
    7
    Raji was an interesting game. The story explain Hindu deities and such. The visual are really nice, especially the quality of the levelRaji was an interesting game. The story explain Hindu deities and such. The visual are really nice, especially the quality of the level designs. The music is enjoyable and some of the best in my opinion. The fighting is not that precise and rely a bit too much on pirouettes. There is a lack of balance between enemies. The levels are amazing but there isn't much to do in them, and I felt like it was a lost. I give it 75% for the amazing story, levels and music. For the rest I am just not sure.… Full Review »
  3. Sjalka
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    Quite impressive. The game itself is not particularly - special. But game mechanics fit together well. The combat feels fluid, both just byQuite impressive. The game itself is not particularly - special. But game mechanics fit together well. The combat feels fluid, both just by itself and also by including the environment.
    The story "feels" kind of original with beautiful cutscenes and very warm and artistic colouring. I have yet to play much further .. but from what i have seen, it is a beautifully made game.

    What i do not like very much .. is the controls .. that feel like they are (of course) made for controller .. with keyboard and mouse only being a negligent afterthought if any. My problem is that i do not play with controller - so my gameplay experience is limited in that respect (meaning, i fall back to the rather simple combat mechanics rather than making a spectacle of out of it - something this game allows with all the mechanics)

    Still, highly recommended if you want a well balanced story, protagonist and game mechanic.    … Full Review »
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