Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Should Try Raji: An Ancient Epic Before It's Removed

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Every month, Xbox Game Pass sees a handful of exciting new titles head to the service. But to make way for those experiences, some sacrifices have to be made, and some games have to be removed from Game Pass. This month, a good few games are leaving Xbox Game Pass, and there's one title in particular that action-adventure fans should check out before it's gone: Raji: An Ancient Epic.

Originally released as a console exclusive for the Nintendo Switch, Raji: An Ancient Epic has since launched on all modern consoles, and has earned quite a name for itself over the years. While its combat mechanics are a little outdated, Raji: An Ancient Epic's setting and unique form of storytelling is what draws new players in. Developed by an Indian studio, Raji: An Ancient Epic brings Hindu mythology to life, which is rarely seen in a video game.

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Video games are no stranger to using mythology as the backbone of their storytelling, settings, and characters. The God of War series had dabbled both in Greek mythology, and Norse mythology, with the Assassin's Creed series doing much of the same, on top of some Egyptian mythology. It's often the case that games revolve around these ancient civilizations, and their pantheon of gods. Hindu mythology, however, is rarely the focal point of the narrative.

Raji: An Ancient Epic sees the titular orphan character attempt to rescue her brother, Golu, who has been kidnaped by a gang of demons. As she embarks on her journey, the Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu observe her, eventually lending their aid to Raji by granting her a magical trident, a trishula. As the story unravels, players will soon learn more about the other Hindu gods, Mystics, and other figures steeped in a rich