Ubisoft, in collaboration with the famous studio Evil Empire (Dead cells), unveiled his latest creation in the world of Prince of Persiatitled The Rogue Prince of Persia. For the moment is available in early access on Steam. Even though only part of the game has been revealed, it promises a very promising and fun adventure.
Known for its complex time loops, the franchise Prince of Persia transforms in this delivery into a challenging roguelite. The decision to trust Evil Empire, master of the genre, is a strategic decision. Although in principle it is fun and very attractive, there is room for improvement, as with all early access.
The story and the characters
The plot immerses us in the shoes of the Prince, whose kingdom is besieged by invaders. Men armed to the teeth. His main defense is a mystical sphere that grants him the power to reverse time after each fall, a roguelite twist that defines the experience. The narrative focuses on the search for allies who, despite their concern about the fate of Persia, choose to offer support from the rear.
To reach its full potential, developers must inject a dose of uniqueness into every facet of the game. Characters, currently pigeonholed into predictable molds, need greater complexity.
The visual style, inspired by pop art, captivates the eye, but the narrative must be elevated to match that level of spirit and passion. On another side, the soundtrack is very catchythe different musical themes come easily to your mind.
The Rogue Prince of Persia and its gameplay
The combat system and movement mechanics shine with their own light. From the start, the player can perform spectacular maneuvers: somersaults on opponents, aerial kicks and harmonious use of melee and ranged weapons. The ability to travel along walls adds a layer of complexity to parkour puzzles and enriches the movement of the game.
The title introduces an innovative badge system that brings several improvements, although it can be somewhat complex. Indeed, depending on the location where we equip them, they will move to the level of adjacent locations. Sometimes they will only upgrade the badges on the right, other times the badges on the left and sometimes on both at once it is a matter of combining.
The enemies, bosses, and puzzles aren’t bad, but there could be more variety. The selection of routes through the different biomes is something to appreciate as it gives us that extra point of variety that these games so badly need. Despite the diversity of weapons, subtle differences between weapons dilute their impact. However, The Rogue Prince of Persia It is based on a robust combat system.
After about 11 hours, I managed to complete all the available content, although There were times when it got a little heavy.. The internal competition at Ubisoft is palpable, especially after the recent release of Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, a title that offers a more refined and coherent experience. You also have to keep in mind, once again, that this is an early access game.
In short, it’s on the right track.
In summary, The Rogue Prince of Persia It’s a roguelite that It meets everything a title of the genre should have, but it’s not surprising. The characters don’t live up to the general aesthetic of the game and this can sometimes be a bit of a hindrance to progression.
Even so, it’s a game Very funny, the movement is very good and the soundtrack is catchy. There is no doubt that this is early access with a promising future. I can’t wait to see how development progresses and see the game shine to its full potential, which is no small thing.
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