Code of Princess on 3DS, beat'em up with RPG elements and hundreds of unlockable characters. Princess Solange in light armour and her great sword in dynamic combat. Immediate fun and abundant content.
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Beat-'Em-Up1 player12+
Description
Princess Solange and her allies battle the monsters of the Army of the Dead in this colourful and flamboyant beat-'em-up blending action and RPG elements. Published by Agatsuma Entertainment, released in Japan in July 2012. Side-scrolling combat with combos and magic, over fifty playable characters, two-player local co-operation mode. Japan exclusive.
A beat 'em up laced with RPG mechanics by craftsmen close to Guardian Heroes, which it sets out to spiritually succeed, with character design by Kinu Nishimura. The North American edition, handled by Atlus, is the most sought after in the West. Its niche audience and measured print run make it a title regularly sought by fans of scrolling brawlers on 3DS. Desirability rests on that Treasure lineage more than on heavy scarcity.
An underrated gem
A proud heir to Guardian Heroes, this flashy beat'em up-RPG blends side-scrolling brawls, leveling up, and a cast of total oddballs. Its uneven production and some balance issues hurt it with critics. For anyone who loves carefree 2D action and lively character design, it remains a charming multiplayer blast.
Is Code of Princess still worth playing in 2026?
Code of Princess is a side-scrolling beat 'em up tinged with RPG, in which Princess Solange and a cohort of over fifty characters fight the Army of the Dead in a colorful, flamboyant universe. Leveling up, magic and combos bring a welcome tactical layer, and the local co-op mode energizes sessions. The readability of the action and the balancing stay perfectible. For fans of snappy beat 'em ups tinged with progression and manga aesthetics, it is a pleasant curiosity.
