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RAJI: AN ANCIENT EPIC

FORMAT PS4 / ETA 2020 PUB SUPER.COM DEV NODDING HEADS GAMES

Set in India and based on Hindu and Balinese mythology, Raji feels fresh just by virtue of the Indian developers exploring a culture that isn’t well represented in gaming. When demons invade under the command of demon king Mahabalasura, Raji is separated from her brother, and must find him and put an end to the demons’ plot.

Super-fluid platforming has Raji clambering over beautiful environments and battling demons using her godly gifts, switching from her area-of-effect Sharanga bow to a handy trishul trident with flashy effects as appropriate.

SAKUNA: OF RICE AND RUIN

FORMAT PS4 / ETA 20 NOV PUB MARVELOUS GAMES DEV EDELWEISS

Don’t count your rice before it’s grown. ‘Spoiled’ harvest goddess Sakuna learns this

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