A unique theme can pull an entire game together when all
game elements carefully work toward that theme. I think Bloodborne, Bastion, and Darkest Dungeon are all excellent
examples of games that utilized an uncommon but cohesive theme to really stand
out. While glancing through Kickstarter I found a current indie project titled Raji: An Ancient Epic, and I can see how
the game’s chosen thematic background helps the game to stick out and the various
game elements to stick together.
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| Concept art for Raji found on their Kickstarter page |
Raji is an action adventure game inspired by Hindu and
Indonesian mythology and set in medieval Rajasthan—India’s largest state. The
architecture and art design in general looks amazing, and I believe a great
amount of enjoyment from the game will simply come from exploring the
environment. The game’s current trailer doesn’t show off too many enemy designs
at the moment, but the acidic, frog-like Tezabsuras seem particularly unique
and menacing. Although not listed as an RPG, it does seem like the game will
feature some progression elements as you choose which gods to draw your power
from.
Unlike many of the other Kickstarter projects I’ve
illuminated on this blog, this relatively large indie dev team comes with a lot
of experience from past jobs at AAA studios like E.A. and Rockstar Games. While
they are currently short of their funding goal, they still have over a month to
reach it. Take a look at their Kickstarter page if you think Raji: An Ancient Epic might be the type
of game—and theme—you’re looking for!
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