The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince on PC is a story-first experience that leans heavily into emotion and atmosphere. Its gameplay is simple, sometimes too simple, but it serves the narrative very well to keep things moving. This is not a game for everyone, but for the right player, it makes an indelible mark.
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince2018
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
2018 NIS America80Great
Playtime
ShortIt typically takes about 5 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
- Steam DeckVerified
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- $19.99
- $19.99
- $19.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- May 31, 2018
- Developer
- Nippon Ichi Software
- Publisher
- NIS America
Overview
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince follows the tale of two lonely hearts brought together through a mutal misunderstanding. In it, you control the wolf, disguised as a princess, who guides the blind prince through a perilous forest in search of the witch capable of restoring his sight. The forest is home to a number of hostile creatures intent on ending your journey prematurely, as well as hazardous traps that put the prince in danger.
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Reception
Press72
Players97
GoodMasterpiece- Metacritic72from 10 reviews
- OpenCritic72from 19 reviews
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is a good game burdened by some unfortunate flaws. The story is engaging from beginning to end, and it can get pretty emotional at times. The concept of changing forms to deal with different situations is good, while the presentation catches your senses. Some will lament the game's lack of challenge, while others...
If you tend to play games for the story, you'll find plenty to like about The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince. If you're more about the puzzles and the platforming action, however, it'd be best to leave this particular storybook on the shelf.
It's remarkable how a game that has such a well-written plot and such immersive, authentic worlds still needs considerable work when it comes to its controls, level design and overall quality of the puzzles. Still, for what it is, The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince can stand on its feet, provided the player is willing to be a bit lenient with its...
Overall, The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince was a delightful experience and is undeniably a story to remember.