In this episode of Game Pass Grab Bag, Andrew and Keith dive into the strange, chaotic world of Relic Hunters, a game that promises epic treasure hunting and time-twisting mystery… but delivers something far more unexpected.
What starts as a straightforward loot-chaser quickly drifts into absurd humor, bizarre character design, and plot threads that leave even seasoned gamers scratching their heads.
Scores
Andrew: 75 – Pass
Keith: 73 – Game
Average: 74.0
Gameplay & Mechanics
At its core, Relic Hunters pushes players into fast-paced loot hunting mixed with light narrative beats. The concept is simple: jump into levels, defeat enemies, and chase relics that supposedly shape the past and future.
But as Andrew points out, the game struggles to give those relics much real meaning. Despite the title, relics mostly function as collectibles rather than powerful story drivers or gameplay changers.
Keith notes a major shift as the game progresses — once time travel is introduced, the mechanics and story take a sharp turn into sci-fi territory. Unfortunately, the rules and purpose behind these jumps are never fully explained, leaving players piecing together clues instead of enjoying a cohesive narrative.
Story & Narrative Direction
This is where the game most divides the hosts.
Andrew openly questions the point of the entire adventure, repeatedly pointing out that relics don’t feel important enough to justify the chaos surrounding them.
“Who cares about finding relics?”
Keith, on the other hand, leans into the absurdity a bit more, noting that while the writing isn’t deep, the wild tone may be intentional. Talking ducks. Donkeys. Time paradoxes. It’s less about lore and more about energy.
Still, both hosts agree that the storyline lacks a strong hook or emotional pull — making it difficult to become invested beyond the surface-level fun.
Characters & Presentation
Where the game truly gets weird (in the best way) is its cast.
Talking animals and outlandish personalities provide plenty of laughs, even if the narrative gives them very little to actually do. The game doesn’t lean into deep character development — instead, it invites players to accept the weirdness and just go along for the ride.
“I truly don’t know what’s going on.”
And honestly, that may very well be the most honest takeaway.
Final Thoughts
Relic Hunters offers a fast, flashy experience filled with humor and randomness — but struggles to deliver meaningful story depth. Relics feel strangely unimportant. Time travel arrives without warning. And the overall objective remains confusing long after the credits roll.
For players who enjoy chaotic energy, silly characters, and quick-hit gameplay, there’s fun to be found here. But for anyone hoping for rich storytelling or deep systems tied to narrative consequence, this one may fall short.
A game that’s entertaining in flashes — but emotionally and narratively hollow.
