The Age of Bhaarat, an exciting new action RPG set in Ancient India, is under development by a talented team that includes Nouredine Abboud, a former producer from Ghost Recon. His vast experience will contribute to what promises to be a grand AAA title, emphasizing combat in a rich historical context.
India boasts a remarkable cultural heritage; however, the representation of Indian themes in mainstream gaming remains limited. Often, ancient Indian history receives only a cursory glance, seen in isolated levels within games like Hitman or Tomb Raider.
Even the renowned Assassin’s Creed franchise only includes a brief nod to India in its 19th-century spin-off, Assassin’s Creed: Chronicles. There is a significant opportunity for Ubisoft to develop a dedicated title exploring medieval India in the future.
Tara Gaming Limited is making strides with its promotional efforts for The Age of Bhaarat, unveiling a trailer, creating a dedicated website, and launching a Steam page. An impressive element is the creative team behind the project, which comprises renowned Indian artists and seasoned industry veterans like Abboud.
His history with successful titles in the Ghost Recon series positions him perfectly to lead this ambitious endeavor. The Age of Bhaarat promises dynamic action RPG gameplay with unique features such as vertical exploration and cooperative online multiplayer.
The trailer showcases a customizable protagonist, referred to as the Forest Warden, and glimpses of gameplay indicate a pre-alpha stage of development. Notable abilities include a grappling hook tool, reminiscent of Spider-Man’s iconic web-slinging.
Additionally, the game benefits from the involvement of Indian author Amish Tripathi, famed for the Shiva Trilogy, and Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, both of whom contribute valuable narratives. Tara Gaming aspires to create a broader multimedia franchise around The Age of Bhaarat, akin to the success of The Witcher.
As India’s game development landscape grows, it is hoped that Tara Gaming will thrive and empower local storytellers in this burgeoning industry.