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  • Summary: Experience a fast-paced, challenging but accessible roguelite as you master acrobatic moves and flow seamlessly between platforming and combat. Find new weapons, equip trinkets with special effects and upgrade them to make your own builds. Discover new characters, information and areas asExperience a fast-paced, challenging but accessible roguelite as you master acrobatic moves and flow seamlessly between platforming and combat. Find new weapons, equip trinkets with special effects and upgrade them to make your own builds. Discover new characters, information and areas as you try to find a way to save Persia from a Hun invasion and become the hero you have always wanted to be. Expand
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  1. Sep 5, 2025
    85
    Evil Empire has managed to shine with this new offering, bringing back a saga that deserved to be back, with a fluid, agile approach that captivates you from the first encounter with the character. Perhaps it could use more content, but that depends on each player's tastes. Regardless, this title has the charisma and quality necessary to become a must-have in the Xbox catalog.
  2. Aug 29, 2025
    85
    Rogue Prince of Persia may lack depth in its story, but the roguelite gameplay shines. Blending classic wall runs and acrobatics with a Dead Cells twist, it delivers fast, stylish combat and exploration. Hours vanish as you carve through enemies, making this a thrilling, addictive return for the prince.
  3. Aug 28, 2025
    80
    The Rogue Prince of Persia may never be heralded as the greatest in the series yet what once was a twilight of dark sands, has awoken to a golden dawn filled with new beginnings and hope for the franchise. It’s without doubt a worthy title bound to please fans of the series and newcomers alike.
  4. Sep 19, 2025
    80
    The Rogue Prince of Persia is a stylish and well-crafted roguelite that rewards persistence with satisfying combat and clever movement mechanics. While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, its atmosphere, progression system, banging music, and fluid gameplay make it a worthwhile adventure for fans of action-platformers.
  5. Sep 22, 2025
    79
    In an era where the roguelite genre is somewhat burned out, The Rogue Prince of Persia has proven that with love and care, it can still stand out. A 1.0 release that represents a major evolution of the game from how we knew it a year ago.