Hindsight 20/20

45%
Game Brain Score Based on 21 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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In "Hindsight 20/20 - Wrath of the Raakshasa," play as Jehan, a one-armed warrior, and impact the story through your choices and actions in accessible combat within a 3D third-person action RPG setting. Your decisions have lasting consequences, shaping the gameplay and narrative as you navigate the paths of morality. With the potential to relive past playthroughs, discover how each choice can lead to radically different outcomes.

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  • Nintendo Switch
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  • Play​station 5
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  • Xbox One
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Reviews

45%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The combat mechanics are enjoyable and can become satisfying once mastered, offering a variety of unique enemies to fight.
  • The game features an intriguing premise with moral choices that can lead to different endings, providing some replayability.
  • The art style, soundtrack, and sound effects are well-executed, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from repetitive combat and dull puzzles, which can hinder player engagement.
  • The narrative lacks depth and context, making it difficult for players to connect with the characters and their choices.
  • The keyboard and mouse controls are not user-friendly, with the game primarily designed for controller play.
  • story6 mentions

    The story is generally seen as straightforward and easy to follow, with potential for depth through meaningful choices, but many reviewers find the dialogue bland and the overall narrative lacking excitement. While some appreciate the concept of replaying for different endings, others feel the story fails to engage, leading to boredom early in the gameplay. Overall, the narrative aspect is viewed as a mixed bag, with room for improvement.

    • “From everything that I've played so far, the story seems like it could end up being something great, and the choices you're given seem actually meaningful.”
    • “Great story, great gameplay.”
    • “The concept of replaying a quick story for different endings is intriguing.”
    • “The plot isn't anything crazy and is easy to follow, so I wish they would implement a skip cutscene or allow me to speed through dialogue.”
    • “From everything that I've played so far, the story seems like it could end up being something great, and the choices you're given seem actually meaningful, but in the current form the game is in, I would not recommend getting it.”
    • “It's an okay game, not very friendly on keyboard and mouse. The combat seems repetitive, and the story, from what I played, leaves something to be desired. I got bored within an hour of playing.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is highlighted for its spectacular combat mechanics and the presence of interesting, unique enemies, contributing to an engaging overall experience alongside a great story.

    • “The combat mechanics are just spectacular, with interesting and unique enemies to fight!”
    • “Great story, great gameplay.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game, including both the soundtrack and sound effects, is highly praised for its quality and perfect fit with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The soundtrack is amazing and fits the game perfectly.”
    • “This goes for the soundtrack and sound effects.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The sound effects are poorly designed and often feel out of place in the game.”
    • “Overall, the music fails to enhance the gaming experience and can be quite distracting.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users noting that it runs smoothly on the Switch. The distinct combat styles and meaningful morality system contribute to a well-rounded gameplay experience without technical issues.

    • “Combat styles feel legitimately different.”
    • “Meaningful morality system.”
    • “Runs great on Switch.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's smooth performance and find its multiple timelines feature enhances replayability, encouraging them to revisit the game for different experiences.

    • “Overall, the game ran beautifully, and the premise of exploring different timelines offers excellent replayability.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes encourages multiple playthroughs, making each experience feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “With numerous paths to take and secrets to uncover, this game keeps you coming back for more.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics are highly praised for their terrific animation and art style, contributing to an engaging visual experience.

    • “The animation and art style are terrific.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
    • “The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with players noting that choices feel inconsequential and lead to confusing outcomes. The overall narrative and character arcs are criticized for being shallow and poorly executed, detracting from the gaming experience.

    • “Choices ultimately don't matter.”
    • “Zero character development.”
    • “Many outcomes are confusing and contrived.”
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