Wall Running

Lore & Background

The game takes place in and around the city of Ctesiphon. After the Prince provokes the Hun army, their chief, Nogai, sends an army of possessed soldiers to destroy the city, which the Prince is tasked with preventing.

Reader's Guide

The Rogue Prince of Persia is a 2D side-scrolling game focused on an unnamed character known simply as the Prince. The Prince has access to a number of parkour moves, such as wall jumping, wall running, swinging and jumping off poles, and more. Combat involves melee and ranged attacks, kicks that send enemies backwards, and dodging by vaulting over enemies. The prince is armed with a primary and a secondary weapon, and his loadout can be changed freely even in combat.

As players progress in the game, they will collect Medallions which can be further used to augment the Prince's weapons. Levels in the game are also procedurally generated. The game also features roguelike elements. The Prince has a mysterious artifact that allows him to time travel, enabling him to avoid permanent death and return to a hub area named 'The Oasis' where he can restock potions and upgrade his skills and weapons.

Enemies will drop coins, which can be used to collect new weapons and restore health items during combat, and chests containing new weapons can be found during gameplay. The game also features a 'Memory Board' which tracks the Prince's interactions with the game's cast of supporting characters, some of whom will provide additional information on a level's layout and secrets.

Did You Know?

• The game was officially announced during the Triple-i Initiative showcase in April 2024.
• The early access release was pushed back from May 14, 2024 due to the surprise release of Supergiant Games' Hades II on May 6, 2024.
• The early access version included only one of the three acts planned for the final game.
• The second act was added as a part of The Second Act update in November 2024.
• The game received 'generally favorable' reviews according to Metacritic.