Unsung Empires: The Cholas

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a captivating Tamil story and cultural representation, which is a refreshing addition to the gaming industry.
The music and sound design are highly praised, enhancing the overall experience and immersion in the game.
The visuals and environments are appreciated for their detail, creating an engaging atmosphere for players.

The game suffers from significant optimization issues, resulting in poor performance and low frame rates even on capable hardware.
Many players report bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including character movement issues and unresponsive combat mechanics.
The overall gameplay mechanics, including combat and traversal, are criticized for being clunky and lacking polish, making the experience feel unfinished.

graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
47%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the detailed visuals and artistic cutscenes, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and poorly optimized. Many users report performance issues, such as low frame rates and glitches, even on high-end hardware, suggesting that significant improvements are needed. Overall, while there are moments of beauty, the consensus leans towards a need for better optimization and refinement in the graphical presentation.
- “The graphics are breathtaking.”
- “Rajendra Chola's journey is a gripping tale of ambition and strategy, beautifully portrayed through stunning visuals and captivating storytelling.”
- “From the moment I launched this game, I was captivated by its immersive world and stunning visuals.”
- “Idk how you guys even thought that 26 GB for a meager 3-4 hours of content is justifiable, especially with the kind of graphics you're sporting and the gameplay you're offering.”
- “The graphics are outdated.”
- “Graphics are bad and broken.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the engaging mechanics and unique historical setting, while others criticize the traversal and combat systems as lacking originality and responsiveness. Many users express a desire for improvements in character movement, stealth mechanics, and overall gameplay optimization, suggesting that the game could benefit from a more polished experience. Despite these critiques, some players appreciate the atmosphere and attention to detail in the narrative.
- “I am giving thumbs up for delivering a good gameplay experience on Chola's era story, which is new and good.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are engaging and enjoyable.”
- “Wonderful experience and exciting gameplay; the graphics are next-gen level.”
- “Idk how you guys even thought that 26 GB for a meager 3-4 hours of content is justifiable, especially with the kind of graphics you're sporting and the gameplay you're offering.”
- “Gameplay lacks originality and is copied from western action games.”
- “The animations and the mechanics seem so unnatural.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
32%
14%
The story of the game is highly praised for its rich historical context, particularly set in the Chola era, and is described as engaging and immersive, allowing players to experience a gripping narrative filled with ambition and strategy. While the execution of the storyline has received mixed feedback, with some finding it lacking in depth and others appreciating its cinematic quality, the overall consensus highlights the game's strong dialogue, captivating visuals, and effective use of music to enhance the storytelling experience. Players are eager to see how the narrative develops in future installments.
- “Looking forward to the full game for the story and dialogues alone.”
- “Rajendra Chola's journey is a gripping tale of ambition and strategy, beautifully portrayed through stunning visuals and captivating storytelling.”
- “This game doesn't just tell a story, it lets you live it.”
- “If you can improve the combat, that'd be great but else, it's fine. I don't mind mashing some buttons, but maybe a difficulty level for those who just want to play the game for the story?”
- “Rajendra's ambition cuts deep; the story twists like jungle vines.”
- “Waiting to see how the story evolves in the next one.”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates and stuttering, even on capable hardware like the RTX 2060. While some updates have improved performance, the consensus is that further optimization is necessary to enhance gameplay and overall experience. Players express hope that developers will address these issues in future updates.
- “The game needs some performance optimizations; hoping the devs are already on it.”
- “Gameplay, story, graphics—everything is perfect; the only issue is optimization.”
- “If they improve the optimization, it will be the best!!!”
- “Most horribly optimized game I've ever witnessed/played; I wasn't even getting 30 FPS consistently on a 2060.”
- “It just shows how little you guys care about gameplay optimization.”
- “The graphics are good enough for an indie game, but the optimization is poor.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting it as one of the standout features. The soundtrack is described as amazing and superb, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and storytelling. Overall, players feel that the music enhances the overall experience, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
- “Best part of the game was story, dialogue (yes Tamil is my native language) and the theme music is really awesome.”
- “Impressive background music score!”
- “The attention to detail in graphics, music, and storytelling elevates it to a level of historical authenticity rarely seen.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently a significant concern, with users reporting numerous glitches, poor frame rates, and issues like unregistered hits and movement freezes. While some players appreciate the unique cultural perspective, they emphasize the need for extensive polishing and bug fixes before the game can reach its full potential. Overall, the game feels unfinished, resembling an early development stage rather than a polished product.
- “Some noticeable glitches like the arrow hits not registering and some movement stuck glitch should be addressed.”
- “Unfortunately, I did stumble upon some graphical glitches and bugs, though.”
- “Sometimes there are glitches happening at worse.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the character design, gameplay, and interface contribute positively to the overall experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the stealth attack animations, noting that they can occur without any physical interaction between the main character and the enemy, which detracts from the emotional immersion of the gameplay. There is hope that these issues will be addressed in future updates.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the music and overall presentation create an engaging experience, even on lower settings. Despite some imperfections in gameplay, the atmospheric elements stand out as a strong point.
- “Even though the gameplay of the prologue isn't perfect, the way everything else is presented is top-notch; the music and atmosphere look even cool in low settings.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted to be inconsistent, with some voice acting delivering effective comedic moments while others fall flat or feel oddly humorous. Players appreciate the use of Tamil dialogues, though there is a desire for more comprehensive Tamil language support in the menu and gameplay.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout the adventure.”
- “I love how the characters have such quirky personalities, making even the most serious moments feel light-hearted and funny.”
- “The witty one-liners and hilarious situations had me chuckling non-stop; it's a refreshing take on storytelling in games.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding mechanics tedious and suggest improvements, such as incorporating a repel grapple wheel and making jumps and climbing transitions more realistic to enhance the overall experience.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really took away from the overall enjoyment.”
- “The grind is so excessive that it feels more like a chore than a fun gaming experience.”