In our The Rogue Prince of Persia review, we take a closer look at the game, which draws attention with its fluid movements and unique enemies.
Rogue Prince of Persia Early Access Review : Do you remember the first Prince of Persia game? It was a big deal when it came out on the Apple 2 in 1989. It had graphics that we had never seen before, a story, and mechanics that perhaps changed the game world completely. Our Prince, viewed from the side, started jumping up and down for the first time in this game and could not land on the ground.
This year, 35 years after its original release, we were introduced to two new Prince games. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is still fresh in our memories, while Evil Empire’s Dead Cells-like game The Rogue Prince of Persia has been released into early access.
The Rogue Prince of Persia Review / Early Access
The fate of our kingdom, besieged by the Huns, is once again in our hands. The Prince is stuck in a time loop and must save his people with the help of a handful of allies. From the start, the game is very similar to Dead Cells, but with changes in pace and difficulty.
The prince, with his acrobatic moves, can be played comfortably with controller support in the game. In my opinion, 2D platform games should definitely be played with a controller. I also played with Dual Sense. There are traps and dangers everywhere throughout the game. For this reason, it will be beneficial for you to master the controls as quickly as possible. Having a firm grasp on the flow of battle becomes critical, especially when you encounter a screen full of traps and falls filled with Huns.
Gameplay and Progression System
We find our weapons in chests. Once you unlock them, you can use them. Melee weapons and secondary tools like the bow, chakram, and grappling hook don’t have the level of variety I was expecting. The chakram and grappling hook are used to bring enemies closer to you. More weapons will likely be added during early access, as well as talismans.
These power-ups can be slotted into any of your four slots and provide effects like adding elemental damage to your attacks, kicks, or slides. You can also slot in healing potions or powers that replenish your energy, which is drawn from your arsenal of gadgets.
The game features an almost Hades-like progression system. When you die, you unlock narrative sections and bring new characters to your camp. However, you will definitely have to face the first boss to progress. As more allies join you, you unlock more abilities and upgrades for your gear. Collecting purple sparkles also unlocks new weapons, talismans, and vehicles to add to your loot pool.
Perhaps the biggest difference between The Rogue Prince of Persia and Dead Cells is that Dead Cells offers more options for upgrading your health and attack damage. Rogue Prince of Persia offers fewer tools and options for stacking up damage or defense. But of course, this is early access. Movement and combat are fluid, feedback is great, and the art style is super effective. The music is incredible.
