The Rogue Prince of Persia

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Shacknews
    Sep 5, 2025
    70
    The Rogue Prince of Persia has all the style and flair that's expected of this series. The art is spectacular, the combat is fluid, and the parkour is as captivating as any of the other games in the Prince's long history. The 2D roguelite approach is novel and works in some big ways, such as the Mind Map being used to push the story forward and unlock new stages. However, it does lead to static level layouts that inevitably feel stale after multiple runs. On top of that, the focus is often going to be on using any collected currencies to upgrade the Prince's weaponry and passive abilities, which means using that same currency for cosmetics seems like a sure-fire way to ensure I never see those outfits...Even with its faults, The Rogue Prince of Persia is another strong outing for Ubisoft's long-running franchise, still fresh off of last year's overlooked gem, The Lost Crown. Evil Empire continues to up its game and it'll be exciting to see what awaits the team beyond the Prince's Oasis.
  2. Gamer.no
    Aug 31, 2025
    70
    Fans of side scrolling roguelites will find plenty to sink their teeth into here. Though The Rogue Prince of Persia lacks the challenge and platforming precision of a game like Dead Cells, hitting that free flowing sweet spot of both parkour and combat is a joy.
  3. GamesRadar+
    Aug 26, 2025
    70
    The Rogue Prince of Persia can be a bit too conventional for its own good, lacking any real unique qualities in a crowded market, but it's certainly good-looking and there's a fluidity to the platforming that will carry most players through to the end. I confess I hoped for more from the Dead Cells developer, but I won't say I'm disappointed.
  5. GameMAG
    Sep 5, 2025
    60
    The Rogue Prince of Persia turned out to be a rather mediocre roguelike game, which falls short of both Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Dead Cells.