The Rogue Prince of Persia
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About The Rogue Prince of Persia
The Rogue Prince of Persia arrives from Evil Empire and Ubisoft on August 20, 2025. This title lands as a 2D action-platformer that merges classic parkour with roguelite structures. You play as the Prince across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Switch 2 in a single-player experience. The game throws you into procedurally generated levels packed with traps and enemies. Each run changes up your starting gear, available upgrades, and even the layout of the world. It feels like a direct evolution of the franchise's movement roots while embracing the permadeath loop that defines modern indie hits.
Gameplay
You sprint across screens using fluid parkour mechanics to dodge spikes and swing from ledges. Combat happens in real time where you slash through waves of guards with different weapons found mid-run. Every death sends you back to the start, but you keep permanent upgrades to make subsequent attempts easier. The procedural generation means no two levels look exactly alike, forcing you to adapt your strategy constantly. You will spend minutes grinding through a corridor only to face a room full of archers or a boss with complex patterns. Controls feel tight enough for precision jumps while the hack-and-slash system demands quick reflexes and smart resource management during each run.
What Players Think
Critics and players have already weighed in on this release. The IGDB shows a solid 80.2 out of 100 based on just 15 ratings so far. Community moods lean heavily dark, though only one vote has been cast for that specific tag yet. Players are digging into the 74 total achievements available to track their progress and master the mechanics. The game demands time since runs can vary in length, but the replayability keeps people coming back. Early feedback suggests the difficulty curve is steep, which explains why completion rates might take a while to stabilize. Most users seem impressed by the movement fidelity despite the roguelite constraints.
PlayPile's Take
This game suits anyone who wants tight platforming with high stakes and permadeath. It costs standard retail prices on all major consoles and PC. You will need patience since the 74 achievements require mastering every weapon and trap type. Evil Empire delivered a solid entry that respects the source material while adding modern roguelite depth. It is not for players who want a relaxed stroll through a story. Finish your first run, unlock a few upgrades, and see if you can beat the final boss before your next death.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
80.3
RAWG Rating
3.5
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