The Rogue Prince of Persia Early Access Review
Imran Khan recently reviewed The Rogue Prince of Persia in Early Access on PC. With a slick presentation and an incredibly fun combat system, all the right pieces are here for The Rogue Prince of Persia‘s success. However, while running on walls and zooming through enemies are fast-paced joys, the repetition and the faint whisper of a story that loosely ties everything together wear thin far too quickly right now. It will undoubtedly be fascinating to watch The Rogue Prince of Persia fill out as time goes on, but both bug fixes and more content need to be equal priorities in its upcoming updates to move the needle towards greatness.
Parkour Platforming with a Twist
A traditional parkour-heavy series like Prince of Persia meets the roguelike genre in The Rogue Prince of Persia, utilizing the prince’s signature wall-running abilities to create a dynamic 2D scroller. The game offers creative freedom through skilled platforming and unique challenges when the walls suddenly turn into windows. While still in Early Access, the foundation is strong, but more content is needed to fully realize its potential.
A Blend of Combat and Movement
The Rogue Prince of Persia emphasizes the prince’s fighting capabilities across various weapons, requiring players to master different techniques to navigate through enemies. The combat system is engaging, with a variety of enemies and bosses that test your skills. Discretion is key, as engaging every enemy is not always the best strategy to preserve your health.
Challenges and Progression
Players can unlock and upgrade weapons using resources gathered on runs, enhancing their combat abilities for future runs. The game features a charm system that adds buffs and modifiers to improve combat skills, offering a strategic layer to progression. While the combat can feel overwhelming at times, mastering it leads to satisfying moments of fluidity and skill.
Visuals and Atmosphere
The Rogue Prince of Persia boasts a visually pleasing aesthetic reminiscent of a cenan-era painting, with smooth animations and vibrant colors that bring the world to life. The level variety and environmental design enhance the immersive experience, despite some repetition in enemy visuals across different areas.
Room for Growth
Despite its strengths, The Rogue Prince of Persia faces some challenges in terms of story depth and character development. The narrative, while intriguing, lacks depth during boss fights, and the characters feel one-dimensional. Additionally, the soundtrack, while pleasant, may feel disconnected from the action on screen.
Final Thoughts
While The Rogue Prince of Persia shows promise with its slick presentation and engaging combat system, there are areas that need improvement to reach its full potential. With updates focusing on bug fixes, additional content, and narrative depth, The Rogue Prince of Persia has the potential to become a standout roguelike favorite. It’s exciting to see how the game will evolve over time and shape into something truly great!
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