In the end, Code of Princess EX manages to combine all three styles rather well. The unique combination of genres certainly make it an interesting experience. Players looking for a good co-op experience can certainly enjoy this game. If you’re looking for a solid beat-em-up – or even a change of pace to the usual stage-to-stage fighting style – this one is worth checking out.
Code of Princess EX
Nicalis · Jul 31, 2018
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The story follows Princess Solange of DeLuxia as she fights to restore order in a world where monsters are trying to overtake the human race. Armed with the legendary sword DeLuxcalibur, Solange assembles a team of talented fighters to join her quest. Together, they embark on an epic journey where they will confront the monster uprising and try to discover it's secret origins.
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- It’s good to at least see some meat to its combat though, and the character designs are imaginative enough to land some flair to the story. Just try not be too surprised if you don’t happen to fit in with the cluster of niches that Code of Princess EX is aiming for. It does look to be tailored towards a very particular appetite, after all.
- 5.0I actually like the idea of an RPG without the exploration bits, but such a game desperately needs to place more emphasis on engaging and enjoyable combat, which here, is severely lacking. There’s no doubt some fun to be had if you plan on playing Code of Princess EX in short bursts, but most Switch owners would be better off looking elsewhere for their action-RPG thrills.
- Code of Princess EX is currently the definitive version of Code of Princess and is a must play for anyone who is a fan of retro arcade style beat ‘em ups, especially if they can appreciate a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The character and enemy designs are visually interesting and the gameplay mechanics make playing through this tongue-in-cheek adventure enjoyable.
- Code of Princess EX might itch your craving for a Japanese-style beat em’ up: if you missed the game when it released on Nintendo 3DS, it’s not super expensive and might be worth a try. I don’t think everyone is going to enjoy this game though; I certainly had a lot of on and off moments with it. In the end, Code of Princess needs to do a lot more if it hopes to have any staying power in the future.
- 8.5Code of Princess EX really doesn't take itself seriously, but you should. Though not all of the 50+ characters are worth maxing out, the eight heroes of the campaign and the unlockable bosses are an absolute joy to play, learn, and master. With so many modes and so many quests, this is yet another quality Switch title ready to suck up dozens of hours of your life.
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