Raji - India's Intervention Into Gaming

Raji: An Ancient Epic has been causing ripples across the world for its stunning visuals, use of Indian mythology, and a great storyline.

The game created by namely Shruti Ghosh, Avichal Singh and Ian Maude is India’s first indie game which is available worldwide on various platforms like PC, Xbox and PS4. The game is widely popular because of the unique game graphics and the usage of ancient Indian folklore, artwork and music. The story follows through a girl who has been tasked by the Gods to battle a demonic invasion and save her brother.

The game also includes mythological Indian weapons starting of with The Trishul and as the story passes by we end up with the mythologically most powerful weapon of Vishnu, Sudarshan Chakra. Inclusion of tales from the EPICS of Mahabharata and Ramayana makes the style of storytelling even more interesting and intriguing.

Another unique storytelling style shown in the game was through the medium of Kathputlis (Puppets) which is a popular evening activity on the streets of Rajasthan performed by the Bhats or also known as the Kathputliwalas.

The popularity of this game is due to its gripping narrative and distinctive game models directly from the Indian mythology and the being the first game to be released on such a big scale with a very simple plot. To release this 'Made in India' game, one of the founder was made to sell their apartment so as to keep the finances alive.

India being a new market for the gaming industry should have more Indian developers and companies who bring out more Indian games so that the gamers of the world get to acknowledge Indian approach in the gaming industry.

~ Raahil S

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