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How South Asian narratives enter the global gaming scene
Updated On: 23 June, 2024 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Junisha Dama
Gaming showcases across the globe are seeing new entrants defined by South Asian storytelling. Does this mean the gaming world is finally ready to play from our perspective?
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Would you explore the ruins of a palace during the summer holidays? All while taking care of other tasks: farming vegetables, making clay pots, collecting herbs and firewood, and of course, painting landscapes—your one true passion. Sounds like a busy life in rural India, no? That’s the narrative in The Palace on the Hill, a slice-of-life game set in a fictional village of the 1990s. Published by Niku Games, an indie gaming studio headquartered in Mohali, the adventure, role-playing game is a peek into Indian culture, art, history, and stories. “Visit any village in India and you will spot some ruins, and villagers are ready to tell you stories around them. We wanted to create a life, give it challenges, and attach Indian art to it,” says Mala Sen, co-founder, who has worked on the game’s art. She says the idea came to her after she stumbled on ruins during a trip to the historic state of Rajasthan.
When did you last play a video game representing South Asian culture, let alone the Indian countryside? Masala Games, a studio based in Ahmedabad, mirrors this new focus as it readies to release Detective Dotson, a story-driven adventure game set in modern-day India. The idea came from observing almost-comical crimes that occur in this country.
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