Rudra: A Tale of Time

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Rudra: A Tale of Time is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Third Eye Interactive and was released on April 26, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Rudra: A Tale of Time is an action RPG inspired by Hindu scriptures. Embark on a journey of self-discovery by unlocking chakras and using mantras to save the universe from the forces of evil. Are you ready to unleash your inner warrior and restore balance to the universe?

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a strong narrative, showcasing the developers' creativity and effort as a student project.
The combat system offers engaging and flashy combos, providing a challenging experience reminiscent of souls-like games.
It's a fully free game, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work and making it accessible to a wider audience.

The combat feels clunky and unpolished, with awkward animations and controls that hinder gameplay.
The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in low frame rates and frustrating performance issues.
Enemy density and difficulty spikes, particularly with the final boss, can make the game feel unfair and unbalanced.

graphics
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and appeal, contributing positively to the overall visual experience. However, some reviewers feel that while the visuals are impressive, they do not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay, highlighting the need for a balance between graphics and gameplay quality.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the controls, enemy density, and overall performance, deeming it unplayable. However, others appreciate the depth and passion behind the gameplay, noting improvements in mechanics and the availability of a cheat sheet for better understanding. Overall, the game struggles to meet high expectations for both visuals and gameplay quality.
- “I am impressed with the depth of gameplay and the love and passion that has gone into this game.”
- “They did address my concern regarding certain mechanics and combos being improperly explained and made a cheat sheet available.”
- “Overall, it is unplayable due to controls, enemy density, gameplay, performance, and lackluster storytelling.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express disappointment with the game's story, citing a need for more depth and world-building to enhance the narrative experience. While the potential for a compelling story exists, technical issues and gameplay mechanics detract from the overall storytelling, making it feel underdeveloped and unengaging.
- “I think this could be a good game, but certain things need to be fixed, and better emphasis on the story needs to be told - meaning it would need to be longer and need to be given more world-building aspects.”
- “Overall, it is unplayable due to controls, enemy density, gameplay, performance, and lackluster storytelling.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, making it nearly unplayable, especially in crowded situations where performance issues and control problems hinder gameplay. Players report that adjusting settings to the lowest possible configuration is necessary to manage the overwhelming enemy density and avoid frustrating character blockages.
- “God help you if you're surrounded and not playing this game on potato settings because of the game's lack of optimization. You will have to wait for the enemies to move in a way for you to walk away; otherwise, you just roll and get blocked by their character boxes.”
- “Overall, it is unplayable due to controls, enemy density, gameplay, performance, and lackluster storytelling.”