The unique and highly addictive roguelike Blue Prince , as announced at today’s . This version allows for mouse control, via the .
This is a wonderfully designed puzzle game . The game tasks players with exploring a gigantic mansion, but there’s a twist. You actually build this mansion as you explore, room by room. This is done by placing what can only be described as magical blueprints.
The goal is to fully explore the mansion and solve its many, many mysteries. However, there are only so many blueprints and too many obstacles. This is where the roguelike part comes in. When you build yourself into a dead end, you go to sleep and end the run. All of the rooms reset, but you may have learned a thing or two for the next run. Rinse and repeat.
It’s a very nifty gameplay loop, which is why it easily found a spot on Tech Reader’s list of our . We even called it a masterpiece, which is deserved. In other words, this is a fantastic addition to the Nintendo eShop.
I only have one small gripe. This is a gorgeous game, but that’s primarily due to the art direction and overall vibe. Why is it a Switch 2 exclusive? It seems like the OG Switch could handle it. In any event, this version is priced at $30 but has been discounted to $20 for launch.
