Blue Prince - Switch 2 Review
"One of the best things to do on a budget"
2025 was absolutely stacked for quality games and sliding in mostly unnoticed was Blue Prince, a genuine contender for game of the year last year. Now it is released on Switch 2, the best way to experience this roguelite puzzle game that is full of mysteries to uncover and an inheritance to earn. This is Dogubomb’s first release as a development team and have made a heck of a splash for a first game. Fair warning, you will need a notebook and extensive note-taking to solve all the mysteries by yourself.
The Good
Being a puzzle-based roguelite, Blue Prince really has to nail the feeling that roguelites require to have players continue to be invested in the loop. Blue Prince has an addictive gameplay loop that makes it simple to just continue to lose more and more of your time, with the example of me going, "This is the last run I’ll do today," preceded by another 10-15 days of trying to claim the inheritance. You always feel like you’re making progress, even if it’s just the smallest amount, like finally finding a hint that allows you to start to put the pieces together or uncovering one of the permanent upgrades that’ll help make future runs easier for you.
Speaking of making small amounts of progress, the number of mysteries and puzzles to solve really makes the format of a roguelite shine in a unique way. I HIGHLY recommend having a journal and taking note of everything you find and not using online guides to solve the puzzles. There are house-spanning puzzles like the twin artworks and room-specific ones, such as the safes. In addition to that, you have a logic puzzle where you have three boxes, each with a statement on them, where at least one is true and at least one is false and you have to deduce which box has the prize. I repeat this, though: please, please do not use online guides or Reddit if you’re stuck, and take notes of everything that stands out.
Blue Prince is absolutely gorgeous in their art design and makes full use of the cel-shaded style. There were several moments where I just stood there and looked at the scenery that was on display, with one of the most beautiful views being a reward for finding all the hidden valves outside of the mansion. The inside of the mansion, though, is just as pretty to wander around, with the green rooms being some of my favourites to explore. Plus, the environmental storytelling that is baked into the art itself, in addition to the notes you find around that give you more context to the history of the mansion and your family.
TL;DR
- Addictive gameplay loop
- So many different mysteries
- Gorgeous art design
The Bad
The only real negative I can say about Blue Prince is when it comes to the RNG aspect, due to it being a roguelite. To solve the code to unlock a gate outside of the building, you need to have the magnifying glass, draft the darkroom, and draft the utility closet. This can lead to some very frustrating moments, but when you do finally solve those mysteries, it's incredibly satisfying.
TL;DR
- Frustrating RNG
Final Score: 10/10
Blue Prince is an incredible experience that has captured a significant amount of my time since I first played it. It does an amazing job of keeping you hooked with the mystery that you unravel while giving players a beautiful art style to explore. The Switch 2 port gives players a way to play on the go and lose track of time before getting in trouble because they've spent 40 minutes on a 30-minute break. I personally can't help but recommend Blue Prince; it's one of the best things to do on a budget.
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