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Raji: An Ancient Epic Looks Charming in New Launch Trailer

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Raji: An Ancient Epic launched in style today during Nintendo’s indie showcase. Its latest trailer marked the occasion with a sequence that highlighted its intriguing setting to full effect, a stylized interpretation of ancient India based on Hindu and Balinese mythology.

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For those not up to speed, Raji tells the tale of a young girl, chosen by the gods, stands against the demonic invasion of the human realm and rescue her brother along the way.

As you’ll see below, its gameplay fuses action-platforming with combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration, viewed from an isometric perspective. will experience fluid combat and parkour while mastering divine weapons. 

Here’s a list of the game’s key features lifted from its website:

  • Gameplay features a blend of intriguing environmental puzzles, fluid combat and empowerment bestowed with heavenly powers from the gods. Check out the game’s trailer here.
  • The combat is focused on blending the fluidity of movement and attacks of an acrobatic and magic  against the mystical and powerful enemies you encounter. 
  • The player feels a demigod residing in Raji while the vulnerable human side is never too far. The focus of the gameplay is as follows.
     
    • Choose your Gods to favor you, each one of them provides you with striking abilities for various weapons, allowing you to fight against all odds.
       
    • Fight against a variety of enemies, including mini-bosses and epic boss battles. Every fight is more challenging than the previous.
       
    • Explore the levels to discover intriguing locations and exciting puzzles.
       
    • Quick switch between two weapons, allowing you to maneuver your tactics and approach to best your opponent.

Raji: An Ancient Epic launches today on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive. It will come to PS4, Xbox One, and PC at a later date.

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Alex was a Senior Editor at Twinfinite and worked on the site between January 2017 and March 2023. He covered the ins and outs of Valorant extensively, and frequently provided expert insight into the esports scene and wider video games industry. He was a self-proclaimed history & meteorological expert, and knew about games too. Playing Games Since: 1991, Favorite Genres: RPG, Action

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