Two Prince of Persia games in one year? If Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was just a little too modern for you Prince of Persia purists, The Rogue Prince of Persia is sure to satisfy your demands. Instead of strategy and puzzles, this iteration of the Prince of Persia is a roguelike. As the prince, you get to hack and slash your way through invading Huns threatening to take over your kingdom.

Time and time again…it’s no secret that the Prince of Persia series has a soft spot for time manipulation. But this time around, it plays well into the roguelike format. The prince is equipped with a device that lets him reverse time as needed — a convenient and clever way to frame the roguelike’s death mechanics. While some players may resent the cyclical gameplay (especially if they’re prone to dying), we’re happy to revisit the beautiful graphics and backgrounds of the scroller.

Early access comes with its cons. If you’re looking for inventive gameplay and a Hades -level plot, you might want to wait to see what the full-access version looks like. But what this technically unfinished version lacks in plot, it makes up for with silky smooth combat. Parkouring off walls, kicking enemies off ledges 300 style, and the constant barrage of attacks with various weapons work without a hitch.

💯 Rating: 7/10 on Steam.

⌛ Hours of gameplay: 2 hours for the main story… If you don’t die at all.

🔁 Replay value: 6/10.

👾 Platforms: Steam for PC.

💵 Price: USD 15.99.

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