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At the start of 2024, we were able to witness the return of one of the most beloved characters who has had an impact on us since his appearance more than 30 years ago. We are referring to the famous Prince of Persia, who had The Lost Crown for his return in January.
However, the projects of this protagonist are not limited to a single game. Once again we return with a title called The Rogue Prince of Persia, from Evil Studio. They may not be familiar to you, but this is the team that He was in charge of Dead Cells and in particular the Return to Castlevania DLC.
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From this point of view, you can tell the cue that this game comes from the expert hands of a team that is very good where you need to offer and your talent is reflected in this game, one that is completely different from the view of my pasado of January.
If you are a fan of the roguelike style, you should not miss this game. To start with these impressions, Let’s talk about its technical section. We loved it, as strange as it may sound. I say this because when I first saw it I wasn’t entirely convinced by what I saw, but that all dilutes when I get to play it.
With a very warm color palette, which highlights our protagonist and certain elements of the setting, it manages to capture you and put you at ease from the start of your adventure. Our hero’s pink color and the shades give him that essence that makes him unique and special.
It is true that we are in early access and we will repeat this as we continue these impressions, since on several occasions the game can freeze or behave somewhat strangely. Not very often, but at some point you will encounter them.
The scenes are spacious and each represents an environment that sets it apart from the others. The artistic work is remarkable, because it makes us feel like we are walking in the streets or places of this world. If we add to this a soundtrack that accompanies it at all times, we obtain a very immersive cocktail.
Please note that we do not have a Spanish localization and will only be able to enjoy the game in English. There are dialogues and moments with text, although its greatest strength lies in the gameplay and not in this detail, which is understandable given the conditions in which this game arrives.
As we mentioned before, Rogue Prince’s greatest strength lies in its gameplay, influenced by Dead Cells. This doesn’t have to be negative; On the contrary, it adds up in an incredible way and we can even see a clear evolution.
We know that we will go through a procedurally generated storyline that will slightly change certain aspects, allowing us to gradually grow as we die with each attempt to reach the end.
The above is part of the gaming experience and it should be like that, to unlock new weapons, skills and items that help us or allow us to play in a different way. Plus we have the silky smooth movement of the new Prince.
Unlike what happens in Dead Cells, here we have greater verticality when we move, being able to climb walls or slide on them. I’m not talking about those who connect the platforms, but those who are part of the scene.
Without a doubt, it is a great achievement to have this type of movement, highlighting each acrobatics of our character and at the same time allowing us to enjoy very dynamic fights. It’s not just about running, jumping and climbing; We will also fight different opponents.
We find a simple, simple system, but very effective, to the extent that we can carry out our actions with a few button combinations. We think this is great because it doesn’t break the dynamic of running, jumping, dodging and attacking at the same time.
There are also level bosses that are quite difficult to eliminate. They are one of the biggest challenges in the game and the biggest obstacle to overcome. They will be one of the triggers that will restart us, forcing us to rethink our strategy and the elements necessary to overcome these areas.
Scenarios with their pitfalls
Verticality is wonderful
Few but there are Bosses who will make you suffer
hidden treasures
It is true that the gameplay can be improved and we come back to the same thing: we are facing early access of the game and it is understood that this is so. The feeling is very positive and this already represents a large part of the experience gained for the player.
Now, we have talked about a lot of positive things about the game, however, it has something that greatly contrasts with everything else it offers that is related to the duration of the title. In this aspect the game critically fails, since for veterans it will last at least 2 hours.
However, if you want to extend your visit, you can continue exploring and enjoying what it has to offer. At the moment its content is very limited. In my experience, it’s fair value for the price and what it’s initially intended for.
Ultimately, The Rogue Prince of Persia is a very fun title which offers a new approach to the character and allows us to experience this hero in a different way than the one we know. It’s a total success, even if the lack of content takes its toll. Nothing they can’t fix over time in this brutal Early Access, totally recommended.
