Clash of clans, with a desi touch

Baahubali fans might have got the answer to arguably the most ubiquitous question of the past year — “Kattappa ne Baahubali ko kyon maara?” — but that hardly seems to have tempered the excitement around the mythical story of Mahishmati. After the movie made millions, Baahubali The Game is raking in the moolah. Developed by Bengaluru-based Moonfrog Labs and Baahubali’s producers Arka Media Works, the game has been downloaded five million times from the Google Play Store to date, and has a rating of 4.4 out of 5. Business Standard reviewed the game to see how it compares with others. Here’s what we found:

Getting started

This is a light game, with a size of only 22.52 MB. You get to choose from English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu as your default language. You can either play as a guest or log in with your Facebook credentials. The latter is preferable as it also allows you to collaborate with friends.

Aesthetics and flow

In look and feel, the game draws from other multiplayer games like Clash of Clans — you have to build a sound defence and keep moving forward. To advance capabilities, unlock new units, or get special powers through earned or purchased coins.

There are single and multi-player gaming options. In the single mode, the only objective is to defeat the enemy, the computer in this case. You get tips to prepare for the more exciting multi-player mode. When you compete against a real person, it is advised to upgrade your skills and join forces with other friends playing the game.

The game offers freebies, but if you are in a rush to unlock the next level and special powers, you could use real cash to get gems for in-game purchases.