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Code of Princess
Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience, deftly blending the combo-heavy fighting gameplay of beat ‘em ups with the stat-boosting character customization of RPGs.
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- Released
- April 18, 2012
- Platforms
- PC
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Code of Princess Reviews
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There is apparently no dress code of princess.There is apparently no dress code of princess.Code of Princess? What the heck does that even mean? No, seriously, [...]
Code of Princess is an exceptional game, and despite its repetitiousness. You’re constantly unlocking new characters and equipment, and you can play with friends and foes online—you can even play as the barmaid from an early Campaign mission (all she can do is punch and kick). And while you are, technically, doing the exact same thing in every mission (kill stuff), the game’s multiple modes and levels of challenge provide a stunning amount of content. If you can get online with a friend to kick around some of the bonus missions, it’s impossible NOT to have fun.
Certain questions regarding Princess Solange's attire will spring to mind, not least how she can move around in anything less than incredibly hot climates. Somehow her ability to swing a sword that weighs more than she does is not impaired, though. Also, why isn't she tanned yet?
Code of Princess is a game that I'd love to like more than I do, as it isn't often we get new designs that call back to classic, pioneering genre hybrids like Guardian Heroes. Beyond the winning localization and expert voice acting, though, playing through this adventure just felt lacking – its various unique ideas and innovations never came together to create a real sense of fun. If you haven't bought it already, feel free to skip this release. You'll be missing out on some funny dialogue, sure, but other than that the only thing that's really attention-grabbing here is the princess's sensele...
There are games on the eShop that offer better value for money than Code of Princess for a fraction of the price. That’s about the best way I can summarise this game’s value; you’re better off buying the three Guild 01 titles from Level-5 (Aero Porter, Crimson Shroud, Liberation Maiden) and have change left over if you’re really that keen on buying a retail game that is only available via download here in the west.