The Age of Bhaaratis the first AAA game made in India that aims to carve out a place for itself in the competitive soulslike action genre.
The Age of Bhaarat: India’s First AAA Soulslike Game
With its unprecedented success on PS5 and PC,Black Myth: Wukongopened the door for other Asian studios to make their mark in the realm of action RPGs and soulslikes.
The path laid by Game Science’s title will be followed byWuchang: Fallen Feathers, arriving on July 24 for PS5, Xbox, and PC; whileLost Souls Asidehas been delayed on PS5 and PC until August.
Now joining them is a project from India,The Age of Bhaarat—a game based on local mythology, boasting the highest production values.
Tara Gaming, a studio founded by one of the creators ofGhost Recon Wildlands, has announced this epic action-adventure, which will release on consoles and PC at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Mythology Meets Modern Game Design
Drawing from Indian folklore and legends,The Age of Bhaarataspires to be the nation’s first AAA game—a spearhead that will establish Indian studios in the global market.
The team also includes the famous actorAmitabh Bachchan, as well as scripts byAmish Tripathi, author of theShivaandRam Chandratrilogies.
The game puts us in the role of aForest Guardian, facing off against the fearsomeRakshasa demonsthreatening to destroy his homeland.
To stop the invasion, the protagonist must master traditional weapons, gain mystical powers, and find a series of magic-infused artifacts.
Inspired by the Ramayana and Indian Landscapes
The Age of Bhaaratfeatures amulti-purpose grappling hook, allowing for traversal through the environment and adding verticality to combat.
Inspired by traditional sagas like theRamayana, the game presents stunning environments—from ravaged forests to mystical mountains and undiscovered lakes.
The Age of Bhaarattakes cues from the best soulslikes, offering the option to customize the protagonist by choosing weapons and abilities that best match your combat style.
There will also be intense boss battles requiring precise timing and cat-like reflexes in order to survive.
Additionally, the game will include amultiplayer mode, allowing you to face numerous challenges alongside a companion.
The trailer makesTara Gaming’sambition clear, and they may just succeed:The Age of Bhaaratarrives at a time when theAction RPGgenre is flourishing beyond the West.
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