Review Prince of Persia The Rogue

Fantastic combination of platforming and combat
Fluid, rhythmic action
Robust roguelite mechanics
Incredible score

Smooth and addictive gameplay
Very good graphics
Good soundtrack composition
Perfect on Steam Deck (and it would be amazing on Switch 2)

Fluid and responsive parkour gameplay

It captures you from the very first moment.
The character control is smooth and rewarding.
An impressive change since its early access version
A refreshing way to tell a new Prince of Persia story

Fun, fluid movement
Enjoyable combat
Balance of accessibility and challenge

Unique visual design
Excellent parkour and combat, rounding out the experience with a good length

Motivating, temporary (for the race) and permanent progression system
Fun and easy-to-use combat system with many different weapons and gadgets.
Catchy and intuitive navigation system
Successful comic book graphics with smooth animations

Very refined control in combat and exploration.
An affordable roguelite that does not harshly punish mistakes.
Graphics with personality and a superb soundtrack.

Beautiful visuals
Incredible animation
Brilliant platforming
Satisfying combat

Sleek combat with responsive weapons and movement that meshes together for some truly dynamic encounters
Environments that feel like parkour playgrounds and deadly dances with death wrapped up in one
Both the revamped art style and music are simply excellent

Stylised aesthetic and art highlighting Middle Eastern setting
Platforming and combat merges gracefully into what feels like a unified system
Roguelite elements tie game together with just enough new ideas to feel fresh

The parkour aspect fits perfectly into the Dead Cells formula.
The very appreciable fluidity of movement
A visually striking style and flawless soundtrack.
A challenging difficulty level while also being a good entry point for the genre
Lots of costumes to unlock

Satisfying Movement and Combat
Endless Replayability

Music, an unlikely fusion of genres (see box)
... an artistic direction and movement mechanics very much in line with Prince of Persia.
A rich and varied arsenal at the service of a dynamic fight
The plot development, a pleasant surprise

He translates the essence of 3D games for the rogue very well.
The movement is very good, combining parkour with two-dimensional combat.
Good amount of weapons and amulets to use
The landscapes are beautiful
Subtitled in Portuguese

A beautiful artistic direction
Rich and dynamic gameplay
The fights are interesting when using the setting.
The rhythmic soundtrack

Beautiful art style
Fun combat flow with unique weaponry
Mind Map offers a distinct progression path

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+ Platforming feels good
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Gorgeous art style
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Wall-running remains inventive

The movement system is incredibly smooth, allowing you to wall run, slide, and chain parkour moves together in a way that feels natural and satisfying.
The game offers a wide range of weapons and medallions, giving each run a unique feel and encouraging experimentation with different builds.
The soul cinder system adds constant tension, forcing you to decide whether to bank your progress safely or risk it all for greater rewards.
The art direction is vibrant and memorable, with colorful biomes and fluid animations that bring the world of Persia to life.
The soundtrack blends traditional Persian instruments with modern electronic beats, creating music that heightens both exploration and combat.

Electric Persian soundtrack
Incredibly fun parkour
Solid selection of weapons and builds

... you like skill games.
... you can understand the concept of Roguelite.
... you have no problem with 2D graphics.

The movement system
So many things to discover and so many items to unlock

many weapons and useful items
Motivating gameplay loop
A chic look with detailed backgrounds
The platform is finally working properly.
A clever storytelling for the story
Appropriate soundtrack with soft hip-hop influences.