The Blue Prince Review: A Unique Plunge Into an Ever-Changing Mystery Mansion

To call The Blue Prince a puzzle game fails to acknowledge the many, many ways its intricate systems will surprise and excite players eager for secrets and mind-teasers. It's one of the most unique puzzle games in years, and while its tricks and mechanical hurdles can trip you up, The Blue Prince is a masterclass in design for those eager to lose themselves in a mysterious, clockwork mansion. The Blue Prince is an indie game by developer Dogubomb, out April 10. Players take on the role of Simon, the young grandson of a recently departed eccentric noble who left behind a 45-room estate -- and the promise of a great reward if the elusive 46th room can be found. With the layout changing daily, the search is anything but easy, but each run through the estate uncovers new secrets. The game itself is a first-person adventure that unfurls at your pace -- what used to be called a "walking simulator" -- with an art style that looks drawn in broad pencil and vivid watercolors, giving each room ... Read full article.