The Rogue Prince of Persia

"In the crowded roguelite genre, The Rogue Prince of Persia stands apart, thanks to super-smooth animation and deliriously fun free running. Whilst it never quite escapes the traps that occupants of its chosen genre often fall into, it still provides …"

"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."

"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 …"

"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 …"

"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 …"

"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 …"

"Rogue Prince forges its own identity."

"The Rogue Prince of Persia presents itself as a solid and engaging roguelite-style action platformer which, despite strongly echoing Dead Cells, manages to carve out its own identity thanks to the protagonist&s;s agility and a fluid, rewarding gameplay experience. The …"

"The Rogue Prince of Persia leaves us with the feeling that the saga still has plenty to offer when it dares to explore new paths without losing its identity. Evil Empire has crafted a fast-paced, fun, and highly replayable adventure, …"

"Even in its early state, The Rogue Prince of Persia masterfully blends the best of Prince of Persia and Dead Cells in a solid package offering a more involved narrative, excellent platforming, dynamic combat and a lot of death, as …"

"The Rogue Prince of Persia doesn&s;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."

"The Rogue Prince of Persia shows a hefty amount of promise, but it may be worth waiting until that promise develops into something more bingeable."

"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 Rogue Prince of Persia enters its Early Access stage with a little less punch than you might expect but Evil Empire&s;s pedigree means the foundation is rock solid. Thanks to fluid and responsive movement and an overarching commitment to …"

"Rogue Prince of Persia is an incredible roguelike that captures the identity of the franchise while perfectly adapting it to the roguelike formula."

"Smooth action blends seamlessly into smooth traversal, making this the better modern 2D Prince of Persia."

"There&s;s a fluidity that thrives when the environment is set up well."

"There is a timeline where the developers behind Dead Cells didn&s;t have the opportunity to use their ample talents to create a thoroughly excellent Prince of Persia. Thankfully, this is not that timeline, because in this timeline The Rogue Prince …"

"The Rogue Prince of Persia may still be in early access, but it&s;s already a strong roguelike."

"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"

"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;s a joy to explore and challenging (but rewarding) …"

"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 …"

"The Rogue Prince of Persia stands as both an excellent and innovative entry in the long-running series and a worthy follow-up to the developer&s;s previous work. The smooth action, gorgeous visuals, and addictive loop all come together to make for …"

"Even with its faults, The Rogue Prince of Persia is another strong outing for Ubisoft&s;s long-running franchise, still fresh off of last year&s;s overlooked gem, The Lost Crown. Evil Empire continues to up its game and it&s;ll be exciting to …"

"The Rogue Prince of Persia is a platforming masterclass, and it&s;s a must play for fans of 2D action titles, Dead Cells, and pretty much everyone else."

"Evil Empire has come up with an absolute banger of a roguelite that is not afraid to show where its inspirations lie, so much so that The Rogue Prince of Persia could be interpreted as some sort of Dead Cells …"

"Between Dead Cells and other rogue-lites, The Rogue Prince of Persia may not hold hardcore fans over in the very long run. Nevertheless, its premise is incredibly solid, backed by strong gameplay that channels the essence of Prince of Persia …"

"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 …"

"While nothing that The Rogue Prince of Persia offers is genre-defining, its pieces combine into an experience as rich as the Persian kingdom itself."

"There is artistry here, certainly. The backgrounds are gorgeous, painterly vistas that breathe life into every frame, and the character portraits are slick, stylized looks into each person’s psyche (though many such characters are decidedly one-note). On the gameplay side, …"

"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 …"

"The Rogue Prince of Persia&s;s fluid traversal, gorgeous art style, and satisfying combat make it a promising roguelike platformer. What it lacks in endgame content and variety it makes up for in a game that has now set the gold …"