Hindsight 20/20

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+25

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a meaningful morality system with choices that can lead to multiple unique endings, enhancing replayability.
Combat mechanics are enjoyable and allow for strategic play, with a variety of enemies that react differently based on the player's weapon choice.
The art style, animations, and soundtrack are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive gaming experience.

The game suffers from repetitive combat and dull puzzles, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
There is a lack of character progression and meaningful exploration, making the world feel empty and unengaging.
Technical issues such as an unclear save system and unskippable cutscenes hinder the gameplay experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The story of *Hindsight 20/20 - Wrath of the Raakshasa* features branching paths and multiple endings, which some players find intriguing, but many criticize it as bland and lacking depth. While the choices made can affect the narrative and gameplay, the overall plot is considered straightforward and not compelling enough to warrant multiple playthroughs. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the meaningful choices and the potential for a richer story, though they feel the dialogue and overall execution fall short.
- “I really liked how the choices I made in the game affected the storyline as well as the environment.”
- “The various combinations open up to multiple endings for the game, and different story paths.”
- “While the combat is nothing special beyond the adapting AI, the story is where it’s at.”
- “Despite having numerous endings, the story feels bland to me.”
- “It wasn't fun to replay the whole game again from the beginning just to see a slight change towards the decision that you make at the very end of the game, and the story isn't that interesting either to justify another playthrough.”
- “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.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay features two weapons with distinct mechanics, but players find the stun baton overwhelmingly superior to the sword. While combat mechanics are praised for their depth and animation quality, the overall experience is marred by repetitive enemy encounters and a lack of progression, as new moves or weapons are scarce. Despite these drawbacks, the engaging combat system and unique enemies contribute to a fun gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic titles.
- “The combat mechanics are just spectacular, with interesting and unique enemies to fight!”
- “Really great animation and fun gameplay makes this a must-have game.”
- “The fighting combo mechanic is a bit reminiscent of the PS3/PS4 Batman games, but it is more nuanced and enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is also boring and redundant since enemies spawn one by one, forcing you to fight in one vs two most of the time.”
- “Aside from some new special attacks unlocked progressively, there isn't any new weapon, move, or mechanic added to combat or exploration at any point.”
- “Despite the variation in enemies, traps, and setting, the character will remain mostly the same from start to end gameplay-wise.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game offers solid replayability due to its multiple timelines, choices, and combat approaches, appealing to players who enjoy exploring different strategies. However, some reviewers noted a lack of features and accessibility options that are typically expected in games designed for replayability, which may limit the experience for some players. Overall, while many find the replay value strong, there are areas for improvement.
- “Overall, the game ran beautifully and the premise of going back through the other timelines gives it some good replayability.”
- “Replay value is solid, given the multiple approaches to combat and choices.”
- “However, as a game that offers replayability value, it lacks too many features that are commonly available for such games.”
- “As a game that relies on replayability, it doesn't seem to have accessibility options for subsequent playthroughs.”
- “With all the different choices and approach possibilities, replay value is definitely solid.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The music in the game has received high praise for its amazing soundtrack and sound effects, which perfectly complement the gameplay and enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the stellar music and sound design as key elements that contribute to the game's appeal.
- “The soundtrack is amazing and fits the game perfectly.”
- “Amazing soundtrack, and amazing gameplay... the storyline is perfect.”
- “Also stellar music and sound design, really adds to the experience.”
- “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 feels forgettable.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics feature a charming cel-shaded, cartoonish art style reminiscent of titles like "The Walking Zombie," which many players find appealing. However, there are some inconsistencies between the aesthetic choices and the functional design of in-game elements, leading to occasional confusion. Overall, the animation and artistic execution are praised as terrific.
- “The animation and art style is terrific.”
- “The game's graphics remind me of something like 'The Walking Zombie', with a cel-shaded/cartoonish look that I think is great.”
- “I could understand that there might be some clash between the aesthetic and in-game decisions regarding what the buildings are used for, but it just doesn't make sense most of the time.”
- “The game's graphics remind me of something like 'The Walking Zombie', with a cel-shaded/cartoonish look, which I think is great.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users noting that it runs smoothly on the Switch. Additionally, the distinct combat styles and meaningful morality system contribute to a well-rounded gameplay experience.
- “Combat styles feel legitimately different, and the meaningful morality system adds depth. The game runs great on the Switch.”
- “Combat styles feel legitimately different, and the meaningful morality system adds depth. The game runs great on the Switch.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find that the game does not require excessive grinding for achievements, indicating a more balanced approach to progression.
- “The grinding for achievements feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, but the rewards just aren't worth the effort.”
- “The game forces you into repetitive grinding that quickly becomes boring.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that character development is severely lacking, with players noting that choices have little impact and result in confusing outcomes. The overall sentiment suggests a disconnect between gameplay elements and character progression, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Choices ultimately don't matter.”
- “Zero character development.”
- “Many outcomes are confusing and contrived.”