The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince

 Switch
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Switch Player
    Mar 4, 2019
    70
    The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince delivers a short but heartwarming experience that, despite having some flaws in its gameplay, really sticks with you after the ending credits thanks to its beautiful presentation.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Apr 4, 2019
    65
    If you tend to play games for the story, you’ll find plenty to like about The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince. If you’re more about the puzzles and the platforming action, however, it’d be best to leave this particular storybook on the shelf.
  3. FNintendo
    Mar 6, 2019
    60
    A marvelous plot and very involving world co-exist with unnatural controls, generic puzzles and a sub-par level design, as well as with gameplay mechanics that are not fluid enough to create momentum. Players who can overlook its flaws will be able to enjoy its qualities but others will find it more difficult to adjust themselves.
  5. RPG Fan
    Feb 11, 2019
    60
    I was honestly really let down by The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, but it's not a terrible experience by any means. The artwork is really gorgeous and with a bit more work and in a different medium, I think the story can be enjoyed by many. As it is now, though, Liar Princess is an easily forgettable experience. As an experiment from Nippon Ichi, it's definitely different and more appealing than some of their other properties, but even style can't hide a lacklustre and undemanding bore.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Feb 11, 2019
    50
    The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is a charming platform-puzzler with a captivating fairytale aesthetic that can't help but draw you in. Unfortunately, things take a dark turn thanks to clunky mechanics and uninspired level design. The lore is fantastic and the presentation remarkable, but ultimately, it's hard to come away from this game feeling anything but disappointed.

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#77 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 41
  3. Negative: 7 out of 41
  1. Ueyama
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is a playable Fairytale. The Story is charming, the chracters are adorable and the gameplay fits it.The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is a playable Fairytale. The Story is charming, the chracters are adorable and the gameplay fits it. It's not hard to play through the game, but the wonderful story keeps you hooked until the end. I really enjoyed playing through the game, unlocking all achievements and am glad that I bought it.… Full Review »
  2. Cosmo_Glass
    May 1, 2021
    8
    Story influences - The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek + werewolf mythology + story and mechanics copied from Ico.
    It still felt    Story influences - The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek + werewolf mythology + story and mechanics copied from Ico.
    It still felt right even though I was very conscious of it as a hodgepodge of influences.
    Gameplay - puzzles and platforming get moderately challenging and the final boss is decent too.
    Aesthetics - Pretty and a good soundtrack.
    If you like puzzle-platformer games and fairy tales, I highly recommend this.    … Full Review »
  3. Fluffito
    Feb 28, 2021
    6
    A cute little something to pass the time. Decent story, soundtrack and art style.

    Bad value proposition, though. Difficult to justify a $20    A cute little something to pass the time. Decent story, soundtrack and art style.

    Bad value proposition, though. Difficult to justify a $20 price tag for such little content.    … Full Review »
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