The Rogue Prince of Persia Reviews
The Rogue Prince of Persia is both a fantastic Prince of Persia game and a brilliant roguelite. Evil Empire draws on the DNA of Dead Cells to make a game that offers a compelling combination of platforming and combat, robust roguelite systems, and an understanding of the underlying rhythms of action games. It's as enthralling to watch and listen to as it is to play.
The Rogue Prince of Persia enters its Early Access stage with a little less punch than you might expect but Evil Empire's pedigree means the foundation is rock solid. Thanks to fluid and responsive movement and an overarching commitment to vibe, this is a prince with eyes set firmly on the crown.
Ultimately The Rogue Prince of Persia is an exceptional roguelite that honors the legacy of its franchise while forging a new identity that boasts stylised graphics, decent audio and strong gameplay that works perfectly on both the Steam Deck and a PC that will make you come back for more, provided you don't get too frustrated from the roguelite nature – kudos to Evil Empire!
The Rogue Prince of Persia is undeniably a game of solid quality, but its current content is lacking. The innovative parkour mechanics bring a lot of fresh experience to the game, but they also require higher platforming skills from the player. The combat system is simplified compared to Dead Cells, but many aspects still need to be improved in terms of practicality. The game's biggest problem at the moment is the lack of roguelike progression elements.
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The Rogue Prince of Persia may never be heralded as the greatest in the series (my money would be on Sands of Time) yet what once was a twilight of dark sands, has awoken to a golden dawn filled with new beginnings and hope for the franchise. It’s without doubt a worthy title bound to please fans of the series and newcomers alike.
If I could turn back time, if I could find a way...
A relatively successful blend of Dead Cells and Prince of Persia. Its music and acrobatic gameplay in particular promise a few enjoyable hours. However, the somewhat linear structure causes it to become repetitive rather quickly, and after a while, you don’t really see a reason to go for another run. It would benefit from being supported with DLCs.
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A fresh take on a classic franchise, The Rogue Prince of Persia offers a solid and smooth roguelite experience. It won't be universally popular among players, but it has the potential to surprise those open to change.
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Seriously slick and responsive to play, The Rogue Prince of Persia will likely win you over instantly thanks to its stylish traversal. Add to the mix some wonderful storytelling, a world that's a joy to explore and challenging (but rewarding) combat, and you have one of the best roguelike platforming games of recent years.
The Early Access of The Rogue Prince of Persia shows a lot of things that makes us think this could be one of the finest adventures by the Prince. The movement is amazing, combat is really fun, all the options of personalization of weapons are great and fun to discover and use and the gameplay in general helps a lot to avoid any kind of boredom. We see a lot of potential.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Rogue Prince of Persia doesn't reinvent the roguelite genre, but bends it with style, pace and smart design into a formula that gives fresh identity to a historic franchise.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The Rogue Prince of Persia is a must-have roguelite for fans of the genre. While not revolutionary, it introduces several enriching features to a well-known formula.
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Honestly, there isn’t much else to say. The controls are smooth, the gameplay itself is so much fun, and the different loot mechanics are satisfying. It’s the most fun I’ve had with a sidescroller in years. Fans of Prince of Persia will love the game, but everyone else should enjoy it too. It’s a bit pricy at $30, but it’s still a fun game.
The Rogue Prince of Persia is an incredible rougelite that uses a movement formula closely linked to the gameplay, giving an extreme and engaging sense of fluidity.
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The Rogue Prince of Persia deserves major praise for its art direction. Even though the game features no voice acting, its soundtrack more than makes up for it. The music blends perfectly with the atmosphere and visual style, becoming another standout element that deserves just as much recognition.
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The Rogue Prince of Persia is an absolutely gripping experience with a unique movement system and just enough lessons learned from the genre to keep you coming back for “one more run” until the early hours of the morning. Your first successful run will likely come quicker than in most titles from the genre, but there are plenty of ways to make the game a much tougher and grueling experience should you need to feed your masochistic side. It’s quite sad that the Sands of Time Remake got cancelled, but The Rogue Prince of Persia does a fantastic job of not only healing that wound but offering another standout title not only in the franchise but in the roguelite genre as a whole. All hail the prince!
Evil Empire has crafted something special with The Rogue Prince of Persia, and by marrying the acrobatic identity of a beloved series with an engaging narrative and incredibly polished (and highly replayable) roguelike loop, they have delivered an essential action platformer that is an absolute blast to play from start to end. We might not be getting the 3D return of the iconic Prince any time soon, but if we keep getting top notch releases like this, the legacy will certainly live on.
The Rogue Prince of Persia is a solid action game that successfully blends the series’ acrobatic style with a roguelike structure. Movement feels great, combat is responsive, and the progression loop keeps you coming back for another run. Fans of the genre will likely feel right at home here. At the same time, players who have already spent a lot of time with roguelikes, particularly games like Dead Cells, may notice how closely the formula is followed. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it executes its ideas well. For newcomers to roguelikes or long-time Prince of Persia fans curious about a new take on the series, this is well worth checking out. It might take a few attempts, a few defeats, and plenty of retries, but helping the Prince fight his way back to victory is still an adventure worth taking. It’s also worth mentioning that a physical version of the game is available, which collectors and fans of physical releases will certainly appreciate.
It’s great to see the classic franchise return with some feels that are true to its roots mixed with roguelike challenges, but it can also be an acquired taste in some respects
Rogue Prince of Persia brings a challenging roguelite with powerful enemies and environmental hazards preventing your progress. The Switch 2’s performance manages to capture the thrill of dodging and platforming with few concerns. You need lots of practice if you want to . If you want to play a solid roguelike on the go, this is a great option.