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The Rogue: Prince of Persia – ReviewFor a series as intrinsically tied to time travel as Prince of Persia, it’s perhaps ironic to think that more than a year has passed since we first took a look at The Rogue. As much as we liked the game’s Early Access build, the fanbase seemingly did not. This is likely why it took so long for Dead Cells developer Evil Empire to get to the point where they were happy with the game. The Rogue has undergone some radical changes since its Early Access debut. Was Evil Empire able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with the 1.0 release of The Rogue, or did they stray too far from their original vision? Story Set in Ctesiphon, Persia’s capital, The Rogue opens with tragedy befalling the city. The Huns have come, their attacks covering Ctesiphon in flames. Not even the prince himself is able to stop the invaders, and he falls in battle. Three days pass before the prince awakens, not in the city but in a mysterious Oasis. His fate has become tied to the mysterious power of the Bola, which sends him back in time to the start of the invasion whenever he dies. It is now up to the prince to save Ctesiphon and its inhabitants from the brutal invaders. Graphics Perhaps the most drastic change from the Early Access build comes in how the game presents itself. The Rogue already distinguished itself from that other current-era Prince of Persia title, The Lost Crown, by adopting a cartoonish, hand-drawn style. While this infused The Rogue with a unique visual identity, the striking pink skin of our hero didn’t go over too well with the community. While the 1.0 release sticks with the hand-drawn visuals, the pastel tones of the Early Access version have been thrown out the window, having instead been replaced by a more natural palette. A particularly nice touch is that the prince now has access to a wide, unlockable wardrobe, ranging from classic appearances from his own series to guest outfits, like Ezio’s from the Assassin’s Creed games. Compared to the Early Access game, backgrounds look a lot more detailed too, and there is a wider variety of biomes, resulting in a game that is going to visually appeal to a much wider audience. Sound The star of The Rogue’s audio show is Persian-American producer ASADI’s soundtrack. It seamlessly blends modern electronic music with traditional Eastern sounds, creating melodies that perfectly fit with the game’s atmosphere. The music is supplemented by crisp sound effects that add heft to the impact of weapons. Our only gripe with the audio is the lack of voice acting. We would’ve loved to have seen voice actors from the series’ rich past reprise their roles here. Gameplay In our initial look at The Rogue, we felt that Evil Empire got the core experience right, but that the game felt very light on content. Our feelings on that first observation haven’t changed: the signature Prince of Persia gameplay, which sees players engage in 2.5D parkour-style sidescrolling platforming action, has proven itself time and time again, and marrying it with roguelite elements is a stroke of brilliance. The formula itself isn’t anything new, and the game very much feels like Dead Cells with a Prince of Persia skin. We mean that in the best way possible. From the Oasis, the game’s hub area, you’ll set out to different biomes, each with its own set of enemies and rewards, and even sidequests to complete. The game puts a lot of emphasis on exploration. Throughout the levels, you won’t just find new weapons but also the currency needed to buy medallions, which grant specific perks to the prince. Some medallions offer straightforward buffs, like straight-up increasing damage output, whereas others offer more niche perks, like increasing the range of throwing weapons. With over 70 different medallions available, as well as a wide array of different weapons, there are tons of strategies to try out. The bread and butter of the Prince of Persia series isn’t combat, of course, but navigating your environments, and we’re happy to say that things have never felt more satisfying for the old prince. The game implements a mechanic called Vayu’s Breath, which rewards parkour combos by filling up a meter that increases your movement speed even further. Combined with an incredibly slick and responsive control scheme, this makes running, jumping, and swinging around the biomes immensely fun. That’s not to say that this is a parkour walk in the park, however. This is a roguelite game after all, and death lurks around every corner. The game is built around failing a run over and over, but getting back up, trying out new strategies, and medallions. Things subsequently get easier, but never to the point that The Rogue starts to feel underwhelming. That said, if you do feel like things get too easy, the so-called Awakenings system allows you to tweak gameplay by adjusting difficulty levels and turning specific elements on or off upon successfully completing your first run. There are still two major gameplay aspects where The Rogue drops the ball somewhat, at least in our humble opinion. The first is that the game’s skill tree feels very underwhelming. It’s a bit of a luxury problem, as the wealth of medallions and weapons already gives you so much to experiment with, and the available skills don’t really add that much. Yes, it’s handy that you can see rewards before entering an area, but the benefit of this seems minimal. The other aspect that feels more hit than miss comes from the Soul Cinders mechanic. Soul Cinders are a consumable resource, which can be spent to unlock new weapons and medallions that potentially show up as rewards in future runs. That’s already one hoop to jump through, but then there’s the issue that any Soul Cinders you carry are lost upon death, meaning that grinding for a specific weapon can become very tricky and repetitive. They’re minor issues in the grand scheme of things, however, as The Rogue remains a fantastic game despite them. A single run clocks in at around 4 hours, but if you’re going to fully complete it and unlock the game’s true ending, then you’re looking at roughly 30 hours of gameplay. At a fairly modest RRP of 29.99, this is a game that has definitely redeemed itself and easily belongs in the library of any Prince of Persia fan worth his salt. Conclusion We already liked the Early Access version of The Rogue, unlike a significant chunk of the Prince of Persia community, but the definitive version blew us away. This is a fantastic title that managed to shake off any valid criticism geared at that Early Access build. What are you waiting for? Ctesiphon needs you!
Sep 23
BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE AND KOEI TECMO EUROPE SIGN DISTRIBUTION DEALBandai Namco Entertainment Europe is happy to announce their distribution partnership with KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.. Starting January 1st, 2026, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe subsidiaries in France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Australia, and New Zealand will be managing all […]
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Sep 22
Every Major One Piece Female Character, Ranked Least to Most Objectified by Oda
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece might have plenty of powerful and captivating female characters, but the heartfelt adventure is often undermined by the objectification of women. While some have accepted scantily clad women as the hallmark of the Shonen trope, others realize that One Piece‘s character designs often prioritize allure over narrative depth. Thus, this ranking […]
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Sep 22
Medieval Souls-like Mythrealm Casts Away the Darkness on Steam Early Access Oct. 27LONDON — Sept. 22, 2025 — Mythrealm, the medieval fantasy adventure RPG developed by Delta Video Game and published by Indie.io, summons arcane magic to save Arloria on Steam Early Access for Windows PC on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Demonic chaos looms in the continent of Arloria, and the powerful council of Zelenar mages charged […]
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Sep 22
HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot Casting Female Lord Voldemort Changes a Major Scene Badly
HBO’s new Harry Potter reboot is already making headlines before cameras even start rolling. And right now, the biggest buzz is: the studio might cast a female actor as Lord Voldemort. Yep, the Dark Lord, immortalized by Ralph Fiennes in the original movies, is now open for casting, where Daniel RPK reported that HBO is […]
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Sep 22
The PNY GeForce RTX 5090 OC 32GB Graphics Card Is in Stock at Original Launch PricingThis card was once marked up thousands of dollars over MSRP, but those days are over.
Sep 22
Highly Anticipated PS5 Game Gets Limited Time Demo Very SoonAlthough many of the PS5 demos that make their way to the PS Store are there permanently, some developers make their demo builds available for a limited time. This is particularly true with online multiplayer games, which is exactly the genre of this upcoming demo of a highly anticipated shooter. Developer Embark Studios announced it […]
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Sep 22
Every Dark Harry Potter Secrets J.K. Rowling Never Told You, Ranked Worst to Best
The world of Harry Potter has always felt like magic, with wands, spells, and adventures that shaped our childhood. But true Potterheads know how dark the Wizarding World truly is, considering how there are so many dark corners, untold secrets, and hidden truths that J.K. Rowling never fully revealed. While some of these secrets make […]
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Sep 22
‘One Piece’ Episode 1144: One Scene Has Made Toei the Laughing Stock of Animation
So, One Piece‘s Episode 1144 was supposed to keep things dark and intense, but instead, it dropped one of the funniest anime scenes we’ve seen in a long time. St. Ju Peter’s worm transformation, meant to be this terrifying, dramatic reveal, turned out looking just too strange for fans not to laugh at. What should’ve […]
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Sep 22
DARKTIDE’S LATEST FREE UPDATE, BOUND BY DUTY, COMING SEPTEMBER 23Return to Mortis Trials, Darktide’s roguelike wave-based mode, now with a new arena, fresh weaponry and a new enemy. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, September 22, 2025. Today Fatshark released the main trailer for its latest free update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Bound By Duty, coming September 23, 2025. This free update adds a new arena, new buff […]
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Sep 22
One of the 6 OG Avengers Supports New U.S. Congress Legislation Involving Israel
Mark Ruffalo rejoiced on social media after the Congressional Progressive Caucus chose to endorse Representative Delia Ramirez’s Block the Bombs Act, which seeks to push for new restrictions on United States aid to Israel amid ongoing conflict over disputed territory. The actor, who famously starred as part of the MCU’s Avengers team, wrote on Twitter: […]
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Sep 22
Minecraft: Why We Still Can’t Stop Mining and CraftingWhere do we even start with this game… Minecraft has been one of the longest standing games to be created. It is in the same ilk as Skyrim and League of Legends. Released when the internet was coming out of its infancy back in 2011. Markus Persson aka Notch created one of the most popular… Read More » Minecraft: Why We Still Can’t Stop Mining and Crafting
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Sep 22
Netmarble reveals RAVEN2’s key features and gameplay through ongoing INSIDE RAVEN2 video seriesNetmarble is revealing new details about its new dark fantasy MMORPG, RAVEN2, via the weekly video series INSIDE RAVEN2. Developed by Netmarble Monster Inc., this sequel was announced this August and has opened pre-registration on mobile and PC, building on its success in select Asian regions. Explore the game’s world, story, and core systems in detail with INSIDE …
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Sep 22
Every Royal Family Fight Meghan Markle Has Been Accused of Creating, Ranked
Let’s be real, when Meghan Markle walked into the British Royal Family back in 2018, things got messy pretty quickly. Whether you’re Team Meghan or think she shook things up a little too much, there’s no denying the drama that followed her royal entrance. From awkward family dinners to full-blown public feuds, the Duchess of […]
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Sep 22
Scrapped Perfect Dark reboot details leak as game is mothballedThe post Scrapped Perfect Dark reboot details leak as game is mothballed appeared first on The Escapist .
Sep 22
Official Poster for Return to Silent Hill Draws Mixed Reactions Alongside Underwhelming TrailerThe marketing campaign for Return to Silent Hill continues to divide audiences, as its newly released official poster has left fans questioning its design choices. The image depicts a figure…
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Sep 22
“I don’t think I can do this”: Al Pacino’s Pro-LGBTQ Movie Almost Cast Robert Redford That Turns 50
Directed by Sidney Lumet, Dog Day Afternoon, the landmark crime drama that marks its 50th anniversary this year, had almost cast the late actor Robert Redford in the lead role. Well, not technically, because the role was originally developed by keeping Al Pacino in mind, since he looked very similar to the real-life robber John […]
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Sep 22
Review: Silent Hill f Is Dark, Depressing, and Unforgettable
A schoolgirl in a tattered uniform, holding a bloodied steel pipe in her hand, staggers through an old Japanese town that has been consumed by abominations and flowers—a powerful image so different from what players expect from the long-running Silent Hill franchise that it instantly set Silent Hill f apart during its promotional run. By moving it away from the titular town and placing emphasis onto Hinako’s personal demons rather than associating it with familiar locales or mythos, Silent Hill f is a great entry point for series newcomers, while still providing veterans enough to sink their teeth into.
Set in 1960s Japan, the story opens with Hinako, a high school girl, who storms out of her house after an argument with her parents. Wanting to clear her head and talk to someone, she makes her way through her hometown of Ebisugaoka. Oddly, it’s devoid of people. When she gets to the local general store Chizuruya, though, she runs into her friends: Shu, Sakuko, and Rinko. They joke around as Hinako sits in silence, miles away in her own head. That's when the horror starts. A thick fog settles over Ebisugaoka. Blossoms erode away at the infrastructure while monsters prowl the streets. Confused and afraid, Hinako and her friends must find a way out, solving puzzles and defeating monsters to survive.
Hi, Rena Ryugu, welcome to Ebisugaoka. Screenshot by Siliconera.
As a Silent Hill game, deciphering and piecing together the story can be a mental workout. Many scenes left me wondering about their metaphorical significance. Or questioning whether the craziness I just witnessed was even real. To fully understand and get the whole picture, you need to play it several times. I also encourage you to find and read the collectible documents around town. The multiple playthroughs thing isn’t too daunting. New Game+ provides an experience that’s simultaneously abridged and expanded. It cuts out some gameplay segments (a welcome decision), while adding onto existing cutscenes. Essentially, New Game+ is more akin to a continuation rather than simply playing through the game again.
Gameplay-wise, if you played Silent Hill 2 Remake , Silent Hill f is very familiar. You control Hinako, whose only means of defense are breakable makeshift weapons she finds around town. Since she's not an American and is a mere Japanese schoolgirl, Hinako can only use melee weapons. Fortunately, the monsters here feel like less of a threat than in 2 , likely because of Hinako's close-quarters limitation.
Screenshot by Siliconera.
It doesn’t really feel like a limitation, though. If you time your commands properly, Hinako can mete out a powerful counter capable of stunning enemies and opening them up to punishing combos, or execute a perfect dodge that’ll replenish her stamina. The combat is enjoyable—maybe a little too enjoyable—and so easy to pick up. It took only my third combat encounter to bestow upon Hinako the unexpectedly apt moniker of “The Beast,” later upgraded to “The Machine.”
Whether this counts as a pro or a con depends on you, but the game is...not that scary. Obviously, this is subjective. But I can count on one hand the times I genuinely freaked out. I even burst out laughing at one point because it was so over-excessive. The game also has plenty of bright and open spaces, which were great for combat, but not at instilling anxiety. However, all of this contrasted well with the quiet and atmospheric segments, which became scarier in comparison.
The roots are gross, but the flowers are nice, right? Screenshot by Siliconera.
Part of the reason the game isn't that scary (to me) likely has to do with the artistic direction. In an interview , series producer Motoi Okamoto talked about how this game merges beauty with grotesque horror. Flowers show up constantly, sprouting from monsters or on buildings. The end result is a unique and ethereal look that stands apart from the usual grime and grossness associated with Silent Hill . Perhaps they were practicing this aesthetic hybrid with Sakura Head in The Short Message .
The scariness of Silent Hill f comes more from the plot. I had a constant, ominous weight in my chest as I played. The game takes place in Showa-era Japan and tackles themes like the repression and erasure of a woman’s identity through marriage in a heavily patriarchal society. It’s a topic that the game approaches with gravitas, using disturbing imagery that can leave an emotional impact on even those who might not have to deal with situations like what Hinako goes through. Many of the criticisms levied against the era remain relevant today, modernizing a game set about 60 years prior.
Screenshot by Siliconera.
Silent Hill f is depressing, never holding back as it puts Hinako through the wringer repeatedly. Its thoughtful narrative, full of moving parts and emotional depth, had me hooked. The suspense and tension so characteristic of J-Horror are tempered by Hinako's combat skills. But maybe that’s the point. The true horror in this game comes not from the monstrous abominations attacking Hinako, but from the harrowing situations her society forces her and other women into.
Silent Hill f will come out on for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC on September 25, 2025.
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Sep 22
Mark Hamill Has a ‘Strange’ Reason Why Batman Is Better Than Superman
Mark Hamill, the legendary voice behind Joker, shares the ‘strange’ reason he believes that Batman is better than Superman (via Anime Superhero): I love the fantasy of Superman but strange as it sounds, I used to think Batman was fairly realistic. He didn’t have superpowers, he was just incredibly wealthy. As a kid, I thought […]
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Sep 22
Bon Appetit Your Majesty Episode 11: Who Is Dying? Possibilities & Spoilers Explored
According to the original novel ending, King Yi Heon is most likely to die in the Bon Appétit Your Majesty episode 11, or the series finale. Based on author Park Guk Jae’s web novel, Surviving as Yeonsan-gun’s Chef (alternative name The Tyrant’s Chef), the series finale will likely follow the original story. The novel is […]
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Sep 22
ARK: Survival EvolvedArk: Survival Evolved is a action-adventure survival video game developed by Studio Wildcard.
