Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

 GameCube
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 4 out of 33
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  1. JokiL.
    Sep 9, 2007
    4
    The first new prince of persia game was good, but this is just a copy from the first one with all the aspects worse than before! The jumping scenes are more tedious and boring than before. The atmosphere is just depressing, not scary, and it remains the same all the time. The rock music doesn't fit at all. I guess they tried to improve the fighting system, but the ugly truth is that The first new prince of persia game was good, but this is just a copy from the first one with all the aspects worse than before! The jumping scenes are more tedious and boring than before. The atmosphere is just depressing, not scary, and it remains the same all the time. The rock music doesn't fit at all. I guess they tried to improve the fighting system, but the ugly truth is that it just feels complex with all the weapons and "combos" but in the end often the best strategy is to just tap the same button. And the map system is also crappy as it doesn't really show anything concrete. I hate this.… Expand
  2. Jonathan
    Jan 16, 2005
    10
    The game is awesome, the only complaint i have is that it's hard as hell, maybe its just cause im not too coordinated.
  3. AlexH.
    Jul 19, 2005
    10
    No doubt this is the best game ive ever owned and hopefully they shall continue making prince of persia games number one was awsome but mnot even close to as brilliant and if you gave it an 8 or lower id have to recall that you must have been in mentle class before.
  4. DavidA.
    Dec 29, 2004
    10
    This is just simply a master piece just like the first game. If you gave this game an 8 or lower you don't know anything about videogames. SOME people say it is too much of the same in every level, they are crazy don't listen to them every single level brings something new and interesting to the game. The combat system is awesome the darker turn that the game took fits the This is just simply a master piece just like the first game. If you gave this game an 8 or lower you don't know anything about videogames. SOME people say it is too much of the same in every level, they are crazy don't listen to them every single level brings something new and interesting to the game. The combat system is awesome the darker turn that the game took fits the prince just wright and if you find all nine life upgrades you get a secret ending, you can even get weird weapons like light swords and other cool weaponds. I hate giving a game a perfect 10 but this game earned it. In conclusion I will always remember the prince of persia collection as the best games ever made.… Expand
  5. BenM.
    Dec 4, 2004
    10
    This game has gone in a slightly diffrent direction by improving the plotline and charicter and also they have put more deadly and powerful moves that would be more realistec. also i am glad that they pushed up the age limit rating so they can fit more things into it.
  6. ZackD.
    Jan 28, 2005
    9
    This game quite simply a masterpiece. The fighting has improved (as ubi promised); the visuals and sounds are great! The environements are gorgeous and the puzzles are quite unique. Although the story had potential, I couldn't help but feel that it was forced down on the players. There wasn't very much character devlopement going on and they needed some polishing. But the real This game quite simply a masterpiece. The fighting has improved (as ubi promised); the visuals and sounds are great! The environements are gorgeous and the puzzles are quite unique. Although the story had potential, I couldn't help but feel that it was forced down on the players. There wasn't very much character devlopement going on and they needed some polishing. But the real problem here were the GLITCHES! Boy were they ever frustrating. They were both in-game and in-cut-scenes! Well, overall; this game is awe-inspiring and stands as an amazing sequel to the Sands of Time.… Expand
  7. MarcelK.
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    Magnificent!
  8. LoganB.
    Dec 17, 2004
    10
    This game is so cool and fun! It is a MUST BUY game!!
  9. Metroidguy4
    May 16, 2013
    9
    There are improvements in Prince of Persia: Warrior Within but the one improvement that really stood out is combat system in the game because there are more moves in the game.
  10. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    6
    I was disappointed with this game.

    Not only did it not live up to the Sands of Time, but the difficulty and the darkness of the game were greatly off-putting.

    Once again with cutscenes and design and all but...
    I gave up on the game, did not even complete it.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best GameCube Game of 2004
23
#23 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
15
#15 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    The acrobatics alone make Warrior Within a must-buy. Rounded out with superb character design and vast Myst-like landscapes, this Prince is another winner.
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  2. games(TM)
    90
    You get the impression that "The Sands of Time" was just a warm-up for the main event, a game that's familiar at first but soon reveals a level of imagination beyond that of the original, and displays as little room for error as one of the Prince's most daring acrobatic leaps. [Christmas 2004, p.100]
  3. AceGamez
    80
    If you loved the original but found it too easy, then give The Prince of Persia: Warrior Within a go, as it's sure to please. If you loved "Ninja Gaiden" you'll definitely like this.
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