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The Triple-i Initiative showcase gave indie fans a glimpse of what’s to come.
What’s different with this new title?
For starters, the new title swerves away from the Metroidvania action but retains much of the platforming elements.
We won’t be seeing the return of Sargon, but a new prince will rise to the occasion.
What is The Rougue Prince of Persia?
The Rogue Prince of Persiais an upcoming 2D action-roguelike side-scroller that brings a fresh twist to thePrince of Persiafranchise.
One way the upcoming title plans to do this is through storytelling.
This means the game is neither a sequel nor a spin-off.
It’s an entirely new take on thePrince of Persiafranchise.
This formidable power makes the Prince rather careless.
Although he deeply desires to protect his people at all costs, it comes at a significant cost.
His carefree attitude triggers the Hun invasion.
Now, he must find a way to protect his people.
The game’s platforming elements are your basic movements against enemies.
The title uses the iconic wall movements perfected in the franchise to explore areas and dodge attacks.
Some levels will purely call for platforming skills.
This is where the Prince’s speed comes in handy.
Occasionally, you’ll be evading spiked pits and spinning blades.
Besides this, combat is evident in the upcoming title.
You’ll gradually unlock new weapons as you progress.
The twist, however, is that the levels are procedurally generated.
This means every run comes with new challenges, refreshing the gameplay each time.
Moreover,The Rogue Prince of Persiaoffers a good variety of enemies and abilities.
The biggest highlight is how the game marries the narrative with the gameplay.
Since the Prince can die and start over, so can you as the player.
Ideally, you are immortal to some extent, but you could die.
Respawning at safe locations allows you to relay the level, righting your wrongs in the process.
But the devs had a new idea in mind for this roguelike.
We wanted to make something new, something exciting.
The game is all about movement.
You always need to ask yourself, Where should I go, and how should I go there?
Trailer
Ubisofthas released a reveal trailer that will undoubtedly work up your appetite.
The 2-minute, 19-second trailer hints at the gameplay, showcasing the platforming elements and combat.
Shortly, he respawns, hinting at the game’s replayability on the off-chance you fail a level.
Beyond this, the game’s visuals look incredibly stunning.
Plus, the game’s fluidity of movement is clearly evident in the trailer.
The developers plan to maintain open communication channels with the gaming community to refine the game.
When asked about what will change during Early Access, Dewagnier shared, A lot of things!
ForDead Cells, during Early Access and post-release, working with the community was a blast.
Moreover, the developers plan on having twice as much content as they have with the Early Access version.
So head on toSteamand Wishlist it.
Additionally, we don’t have information on the editions to expect.
So many details remain scarce at the moment.
However, you might always follow the official social media handlehereto keep track of new updates.
Meanwhile, we’ll watch out for new information and let you know as soon as they come up.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
