Upon first impressions of Rhya’s Crusade: The Aradia’s Reavers, it’s an action-platformer shooter indie game, similar to the classic Contra series. Its run and gun styled gameplay is fun but loaded with a lot of sexual content, making it unsuitable for anyone under the age of eighteen.

Taking the Princess Down

You play as a military-trained archaeologist named Rhya who is on a mission to stop Demon Princess Aradia’s goal of dominating the galaxy. Rhya is equipped with advanced weapons and technology to take down the demon army.

The game doesn’t delve deep into storytelling, instead opting for dialogue filled with sexual innuendos, which can come off as a bit corny. However, the game does push boundaries with its mature content.

Play At Your Risk

Rhya’s Crusade is not intended for minors due to its mature-rated content, including animated Hentai scenes. These scenes are unlocked during the game’s story and finding hidden beacons in each level. Defeating the boss per level unlocks another mature-rated scene.

If Rhya takes too much damage, her clothes are torn off, leading to a mature-rated scene. Making the game not suitable for public play if the last set of details wasn’t enough and is geared towards adults who enjoy Hentai and challenging gameplay. Though it would be interesting the game offered players to swap to different characters to play as, such as new skins if completing certain criteria.

Nostalgia Vibe

Apart from the mature visuals, Rhya’s Crusade offers great gameplay mechanics. Players can choose between easy and normal modes, with normal mode offering more rewards. The gameplay is reminiscent of classic games like Contra and Ghosts ‘n Goblins. Players can find weapon upgrades and health replenishments throughout the stages. The game’s mechanics and visual design evoke nostalgia from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. The chiptune scores and sound effects are well crafted, complementing the pixel art style and color scheme.

The Final Crusade

Rhya’s Crusade: The Aradia’s Reavers is a fun and challenging game that appeals to adult players who enjoy mature content as “rewards”. If you appreciate adult content mixed with nostalgic gameplay, then this game is a win-win for you.

A Steam code provided for this article, played on the Steam Deck. Rhya’s Crusade: The Aradia’s Reavers is available for Steam.