Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 595 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 68 out of 595
  3. Negative: 29 out of 595
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  1. kardia
    Nov 9, 2012
    10
    This game has some bugs with the graphics and camera, but who cares when the History is so perfect. This game show us the hopeless side of the Prince, doing anything because his fear to the death is so big and the bosses are incredible. I like the secondary weapon system and new moves are incorporated and the slow motion kill is spectacular.
    I loved this game is so dark, no more girls    This game has some bugs with the graphics and camera, but who cares when the History is so perfect. This game show us the hopeless side of the Prince, doing anything because his fear to the death is so big and the bosses are incredible. I like the secondary weapon system and new moves are incorporated and the slow motion kill is spectacular.
    I loved this game is so dark, no more girls games, the music is magnificent (hard metal) no more chicks songs, this game is for true men.    … Expand
  2. Basem101
    Jun 27, 2013
    9
    the first one was great and this one is even much better the story and the powers of the dagger are also present in this game but the combat in the first game which was repetitive was improved in this one it became so good you'll never be bored of it and i liked the parts where the Dahaka chases you and the best thing is that it became more mature than the first one showing the dark sidethe first one was great and this one is even much better the story and the powers of the dagger are also present in this game but the combat in the first game which was repetitive was improved in this one it became so good you'll never be bored of it and i liked the parts where the Dahaka chases you and the best thing is that it became more mature than the first one showing the dark side of the prince which i found really cool in the end loved the gameplay loved the characters and loved the story awesome game… Expand
  3. Arkaino
    Jan 10, 2015
    10
    This game is my personal favorite. I have played the trilogy since the time i was a little kid (8 years old) and it was extremly entertaining and very fun to play and learn. This game and its trilogy will always be my all time favorite.. Gj Ubisoft.
  4. deathstrokein24
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    10/10 A real Masterpiece, this game is just amazing, the story and charactres are the best thing it have to offer.
  5. dinonuggy135
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    The best Prince of Persia game ever. This is peak fiction it has the best weapons and villains in the franchise and the best story.
  6. Roct
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    Best PoP game ever. Awesome metal tracks, dark atmosphere, fun and brutal combat system, the best in the series. Hope the next PoP game will be inspired for Warrior Within.
  7. Magnakai
    Jan 15, 2014
    9
    He lost his renowned with the appearance of Assassin's Creed, but I think the gameplay is completely different. if you voullez beautiful cutscenes during battle by pressing 2 buttons see 3 Assassin's creed is for you. if you voullez the chalenge and make crazy figures in combat while being a direct consequence of the kinematics play Prince of Persia. The number of Combots are harder toHe lost his renowned with the appearance of Assassin's Creed, but I think the gameplay is completely different. if you voullez beautiful cutscenes during battle by pressing 2 buttons see 3 Assassin's creed is for you. if you voullez the chalenge and make crazy figures in combat while being a direct consequence of the kinematics play Prince of Persia. The number of Combots are harder to telement and made ​​more spectacular. if not for the rest of the story, graphics, diversity, and other Prince of Persia is not the weight I admit;-) (translation Frensh => English)… Expand
  8. godsmack82
    Sep 27, 2015
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei mesmo agora, em 2015. A trilha sonora, os movimentos dos combos e o clima que o jogo deixa para o jogador é tudo muito envolvente. Muitas pessoas dizem que deixou de ser prince of persia pela mudança gigante que houve, mas isso só foi seus atos do passado que construíram esse novo "Prince". Definitivamente o melhor, não só entre a trilogia, mas entreUm dos melhores jogos que já joguei mesmo agora, em 2015. A trilha sonora, os movimentos dos combos e o clima que o jogo deixa para o jogador é tudo muito envolvente. Muitas pessoas dizem que deixou de ser prince of persia pela mudança gigante que houve, mas isso só foi seus atos do passado que construíram esse novo "Prince". Definitivamente o melhor, não só entre a trilogia, mas entre todos os que foram lançados.… Expand
  9. NayamAmarshe
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    This game revolutionized the combat system. It still holds up pretty well and the combat is honestly very unique.
    The story telling is awesome as it's shown in parts and only when you time travel and progress, do you get the whole picture.
    Great game, great combat, great story, good music, recommended a thousands times.
  10. aviralj
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    In my opinon the best game Ubisoft has made till date. The game was beautiful for its time and had a very engaging storyline. The best part of the game has to be when the Dahaka comes out of nowhere and you have to make a run for it. Overall a solid game which will keep you entertained from start to finish.
  11. showt
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Продолжение моей любимой игры дества. Сюжет, женские персонажи (умели Ubisoft рисовать дамочек :) ), да почти все было отлично в этой игре (2004 год то). Кроме пожалую багов с управление, и местами криво камеры.
  12. Zeoz
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    The best Prince of Persia game in my opinion, the story and the dark atmosphere's is awesome! And it shows a good growth of the protagonist's maturity.
  13. MrAndyARG
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    El segundo de la saga 'Las Arenas del Tiempo'. Para este titulo, el estudio de desarrollo buscaría poner un nuevo énfasis en la historia del príncipe, haciéndolo mas tétrico y oscuro para los que veníamos de jugar el primer juego, era un titulo enfocado mas a los jugadores mayores de la saga.
  14. harmit900
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    this game is best in the series i liked the badass prince i liked the castle enviorment i liked the weapon system i like the story a man is trying very hard to change its fate and not giving up pc version looks awesome compared to console version which i played in 2005
  15. Leviata_Reis
    May 27, 2021
    9
    Um jogo muito divertido com musica top , e da trilogia e o mais dificil . Falto diversidade de missões , as tarefas pareciam iguais , mas o jogo e bom .
  16. Nekrips
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    A cooler and more brutal version of Prince of Persia with interesting innovations, dynamic gameplay, dark style and atmosphere, interesting plot, parkour, fights, and cool musical accompaniment.
  17. NPDARKGAMER
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    PRINCE OF PERSIA: WARRIOR WITHIN is a truly masterpieces
    1 GAMEPLAY 10/10
    2 Sound track 10/10
    3 Atmosphere And Dark them 10/10
    4 Story 10/10
    5 Combat 10/10
    6 Environment 10/10
    7 Plot twist 10/10
    8 Parkour 10/10
    9 Bosses 10/10
    10 over all game is 10/10
  18. SahilKChandio
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    This game is one of my most favorite games of all time!! This game was a big part of my childhood and I enjoyed this game a lot. Warrior within had an awesome story and provided an epic adventure and was awesome in every way possible!!!
  19. panosbaros
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    I have played lots of videogames and by far warrior within is one of my favourite games. Some people will say(about this game) : Where is the altruistic prince who wants to save the girl from the evil monsters the way he did in the other two games ? Well I say that this game tries to show to us the dark side of the prince.I mean, come on prince of persia is not perfect person.In that game I have played lots of videogames and by far warrior within is one of my favourite games. Some people will say(about this game) : Where is the altruistic prince who wants to save the girl from the evil monsters the way he did in the other two games ? Well I say that this game tries to show to us the dark side of the prince.I mean, come on prince of persia is not perfect person.In that game prince tries to save himself from the sands of time and since the enviroment is dark and filled with dangerous monsters,the prince has to adapt to it,to become a monster himself,in order to survive so that the reason why.The gameplay is good,the graphics spectacular and the music is perfect(unless you are not a metal fan).So forget about the others who keep saying that this game sucks because the prince is a blood-thirsty monster .I recommend it because I finished it like 5 times and I still cant get enough of it .… Expand
  20. bjaz
    Dec 3, 2012
    10
    this game really awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    best in all prince of persia series
    if anyone ask me to play this game 1000 times...yea i will play......
    really great game no doubt
  21. ShadowsCreed
    May 20, 2021
    10
    This game is masterpiece. Everything in this game is almost perfect. Gameplay=9
    Story=10
    Sound=10
    Chicks=10
    Voice=10
    Equipment=10
    Fear=8
    Explore=8
  22. tarekmallo
    May 15, 2012
    9
    Refined combat mechanic, beautiful locations and an enriching storyline make Warrior Within a truly worthy sequel to an already outstanding game, however the darker more goth-oriented tone will make fans of the original slightly in denial and the control scheme on the PC demands a little practice.
  23. TheFlaminboy
    Jul 21, 2012
    10
    This is probably one of the best PC-games I've ever played. Great story, presentation and gameplay. Loved it to pieces years ago and still play it today.
  24. Ruwach
    Aug 6, 2012
    10
    I love this game. It is my favorite of the series, awsome gameplay and story. a little bit difficult, but nothing you can't handle after a few attempts.
  25. fedak
    Nov 23, 2012
    8
    I came very close to uninstalling this one in frustration- what a horrible beginning to what was otherwise an exceptionally good game:

    From the beginning the Prince of Persia franchise has been about the platforming. Warrior within begins with nothing but combat- including a boss fight before you get to the first platforming puzzle.
    I had played SOT with a keyboard since I couldn
  26. ChandraP.
    Mar 16, 2007
    8
    Cool!
  27. ZubairA.
    Jan 1, 2005
    10
    The best is always best, when it comes to acrobatic fighting and a deliberated sword that took your enemies body like a minced meat.
  28. AnalogueB
    Jul 18, 2008
    10
    Though it lacks the charm of Sands of Time, Warrior Within sports some great gameplay and absolutely incredible level / game design. Quite a bit more challenging than the first game in the series, but more rewarding for it. The first boss fight is too difficult for what is essentially a game opener, but I wouldn't have too many other criticisms. An epic game and absolutely a five star title.
  29. SidR.
    Dec 5, 2004
    10
    This game is simply awesome - I was a major fan of its predecessor and started playing this one expecting more of the same, but its way better! If you're comfortable with the darker theme and music, then this game promises to be the best game of the year. The freeform combat system is awesome and the combos allow you to think and fight rather than randon button-thrashing. The This game is simply awesome - I was a major fan of its predecessor and started playing this one expecting more of the same, but its way better! If you're comfortable with the darker theme and music, then this game promises to be the best game of the year. The freeform combat system is awesome and the combos allow you to think and fight rather than randon button-thrashing. The graphics are mind-boggling (though a bit reminiscent of the soul reaver series, expecially with the transitions from past to present), soundtrack is amazing and the gameplay is simply superb - enjoy!… Expand
  30. AliRK
    Jan 23, 2005
    9
    It's a great game.
  31. K.Dog
    Jan 5, 2005
    10
    This game is excellent. It captures the Prince's fall from grace and loss of innocence perfectly. The story is very good, and even though I haven't finished the game yet, I am constantly amazed by what I see. The freeform combat system is nothing short of revolutionary. If you don't mind the darker theme, this game is twice what the original was. PoP SoT was explore, slash, This game is excellent. It captures the Prince's fall from grace and loss of innocence perfectly. The story is very good, and even though I haven't finished the game yet, I am constantly amazed by what I see. The freeform combat system is nothing short of revolutionary. If you don't mind the darker theme, this game is twice what the original was. PoP SoT was explore, slash, explore, slash etc etc. Comabt and exploration were almost completey separate. In Warrior Within the two are seamlessly put together to give you a more realistic and combined experience. I can't find anything majorly wrong with this game. I ran into a bug early on, but a load of a previous save fixed it. I love this game, and will be playing it again in a month or so.… Expand
  32. ChandraP.
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    Cool!
  33. LoganB.
    Feb 19, 2005
    9
    Really fun game but i ended up getting lost near the middle of the game and put it away. Coolest lookin gore eva!! Fun combat style, it is a must buy.
  34. EmpressKaileena
    Mar 29, 2005
    10
    It's super cool!!
  35. AndrewD
    Jan 11, 2010
    10
    This is one of the best games, but only for those who like chellange and have real warrior within!
  36. iddqd4
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Перепрошел в 2021, отличное приключение в крутом сетинге, за вычетом боев, которые что-то совсем не понравились. Еще тут не всегда адекватная камера с управлением, которое то слушается то нет, но под это хорошо работает основная механика с перемоткой времени, позволяющая исправить любое неверное действие. Левел дизайн и музыка, выше всяких похвал, думаю это все еще лучшая часть серииПерепрошел в 2021, отличное приключение в крутом сетинге, за вычетом боев, которые что-то совсем не понравились. Еще тут не всегда адекватная камера с управлением, которое то слушается то нет, но под это хорошо работает основная механика с перемоткой времени, позволяющая исправить любое неверное действие. Левел дизайн и музыка, выше всяких похвал, думаю это все еще лучшая часть серии принца, по скромному мнению.… Expand
  37. AstiX
    Aug 8, 2017
    8
    A great improvement on the first game.

    Graphics feel kind of bland compared to its predecessor but it shines with its greatly improved combat system and a compelling and more complex story line, this time without the horrible voice acting. Fighting enemies is much more enjoyable as you get to experiment with lots of moves and techniques and feel cool while doing it. Some issues from    A great improvement on the first game.

    Graphics feel kind of bland compared to its predecessor but it shines with its greatly improved combat system and a compelling and more complex story line, this time without the horrible voice acting. Fighting enemies is much more enjoyable as you get to experiment with lots of moves and techniques and feel cool while doing it.

    Some issues from the first game still present like bad camera angles and camera movement. Towards the end lots of tedious backtracking through the same locations.

    But hey, The Dahaka!    … Expand
  38. Tomle1202
    Apr 6, 2020
    8
    Warrior Within certainly has its charms, albeit buried beneath a number of questionable artistic choices and painful backtracking sessions.
  39. Rohitpal
    Jul 26, 2015
    10
    Story, game-play, bosses and weapons everything is perfect this game is masterpiece. don't think any-game give this game any challenge now also you can count dark soul but dark soul will not be able to give that feeling what you get when you play this game ,,,
  40. SirSerje
    Sep 26, 2016
    9
    Almost perfect:
    + 9 for good scenario, great variety of Prince moves and combos, challenging gameplay, time shift features
    -1 for uncomfortable camera
  41. gautamkumar633
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Dahaka scared me and game me nightmares when I played this game years ago. The best Prince of Persia game out there.
  42. migmib
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    Aún recuerdo lo divertido que fue jugarlo y lo sorprendido que estaba con los gráficos, para la época eran muy avanzados. Destaco también la jugabilidad mecánica.
  43. Armywild
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Para ser de una generacion donde los graficos no eran lo mas importante, la jugabilidad y banda sonora son impresionantes, para mi e mejor de la trilogia, en la pc funciona de maravilña, solo.que la version de steam tiene un error en una cinematica y pues se soluciona parchando el juego. Sin duda un juego recomendadisimo.
  44. 200158
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    This is better than its successor and its predecessor.This is the best Prince Of Persia Game.This game is dark and ethic many people dislike the game because of it but that is the quality that made me love the game.
  45. LionGrand
    Jul 20, 2018
    8
    Красивая игра с отличной боевкой и музыкой.
  46. rrkwarmonger
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This game shows how competent ubisoft were back in the day. The combat system in this game is deep enough and would pommel many modern games. The story and metroid Vania exploration is great as well. I'll never stop loving this gem.
  47. andrzej1220
    May 4, 2018
    10
    The best is always best, when it comes to acrobatic fighting and a deliberated sword that took your enemies body best part trylogy
  48. ShadowFlade
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Horrific plot got me hard when playing for the first time and the combat system feels good even nowdays
  49. slvrmn
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    единственный минус этой игры был только в том, что она заканчивалась.
  50. mayanksh4rma
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing atmosphere, a sense of mysticism and bone chilling environment.
    One of the best combat systems ever made and a story full of thrilling twists.
    11/10
  51. nexus151196
    Jun 1, 2022
    8
    Вызывающая, безумно стильная и брутальная игра. Музыка , визуал, персонажи .... все это поражает до сих пор. Игра хорошая, из минусов могу выделить карту и кривоватый паркур.
  52. LukaJanky
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A darker chapter in the prince's story. But I assume that when U are face to face with your death U can become more closed in yourself. Not as artistic as its predecessor but is fun nonetheless.… Expand
  53. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    9
    My childhood game. I wish technical support was provided, mods can only be played comfortably.
  54. Clintoap
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    I use very rarely this term but this game is an actual marterpiece,it's not perfect ,the pc edition is a bit buggy and grafic wasn't top notch ever for 2004 standards.
    But the best thing of the game is the fact that it solves all the major problems of the first game,better platforming,waaaaay longer runtime,better platforming and WAAAAAAY better combat and bosses
    Music is god tier but i    I use very rarely this term but this game is an actual marterpiece,it's not perfect ,the pc edition is a bit buggy and grafic wasn't top notch ever for 2004 standards.
    But the best thing of the game is the fact that it solves all the major problems of the first game,better platforming,waaaaay longer runtime,better platforming and WAAAAAAY better combat and bosses
    Music is god tier but i can understand why some people can dislike it,it's a bit monothematic
    Same for the plot,i personally prefer it but i can understand why people can prefer the first one.
    Overall is a way better game than di other two and the map design is genius,it's like the first half of dark souls except it keeps that level of quality for the entire runtime    … Expand
  55. Ribaiasan
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    This masterpiece is the "Best Adventure Game" I ever played, and "Best Ubisoft Game".
  56. Uradisur
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра. Хороший сюжет, суперские осты, классные персонажи. А боевая система, ну она просто шикарная. Потрясающая игра. 10/10
  57. Sydmwswy
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    If I want to talk a little about memories, I was a gamer from the age of 14 to 15 and 16 to 17. I was never there after that. I even went to the games that I didn't have and played in our local club. And even when the subject I was studying in the 11th year was not organized and I had to go to day and night school, I was on Gamenet about ninety percent of the time I was absent. Of course,If I want to talk a little about memories, I was a gamer from the age of 14 to 15 and 16 to 17. I was never there after that. I even went to the games that I didn't have and played in our local club. And even when the subject I was studying in the 11th year was not organized and I had to go to day and night school, I was on Gamenet about ninety percent of the time I was absent. Of course, I had this game on PC. I used to play on PC most of the time. I remember the device I had was relatively strong. For example, it played Assassin's Creed Black Flag very smoothly, or PS 2012 or Splinter Cell 5 and....”
    You can rarely come across a cinematic work in video games. For example, all exclusive games (either Playstation, Xbox, etc.) none of them have this feature significantly. !! Or, for example, the Assassin's Creed series could never offer anything after Black Flag. and suffered a real and definite fall. Because it didn't offer good gameplay or good visual work. Just as the Assassins series suffered a certain downfall after Black Flag. And the glimmers of its failure could be seen from the very beginning, the Prince of Persia collection suffered a serious weakness after the second issue, but not to that extent. You may be able to attract brilliant talents with capital, but if we do not consider this case, sometimes effort can do this work to some extent.
    You might say why the gameplay has to be so long and so slow.
    I am never against being long and slow how much it want to be. as long as the rhythm and situation and the dramatic capacities and coordination of the constituent parts of an image and artistic structure make such a thing possible. This happens in this game, but again, due to the simplicity and weakness of some characters, such as the negative role of a woman, and the lack of plot twists on a more general level, it suffers from bugs. In 2010, a movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal was made from the first part of the series, which not only did not help the series of games, but also hurt them. And if you are a fan of games, definitely avoid watching it because you will damage the capacities of the story and the games. Part number one of the games had a visual and graphic weakness, part number three lacked enough focus on everything, part number four despite paying attention to the beauty of coloring (especially darker colors) of the images, no effort was made on the rest. Was. And episode number five, despite the flashy and expensive effects of the visuals and the small amount of story, there was no soul or focus in it. And no effort was made on it. You see, sometimes you can get the amount of effort even from a distance. Even if the amount of talent is not enough. When Kaileena says a sentence to Prince at the end of the game, which has something like this: "I can't accept your offer", with this one sentence we can understand what a brilliant voice acting talent the voice teller has. which can turn an almost Spatial and inaccessible story into something sensual and almost earthly. Yes, with just one sentence."4/755
    Art is always defined by those who hold the key of reality. The rest are nothing more than waggery in the serious discussion, That is, they are not even nuts. Even if they are, their key is in the hands of the key holders of reality.
    Almost all of my friends with different Jobs have played this game. Have memories with it.    … Expand
  58. Jattaman
    Oct 8, 2022
    8
    Ottimo seguito di Sands of Time, continua in maniera degnissima la saga di Price of Persia.
    Assolutamente meritevole.
  59. alexiruiz
    Mar 14, 2022
    8
    Best Prince of Persia of all. There's violence, blood and heavy metal. Good story and excelent ambience
  60. Leonsjm
    Dec 24, 2021
    9
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  61. JuanMurillo123
    Dec 26, 2021
    8
    Great platforms, great action with a very stylized combat system and the mechanics an story are just brutal
  62. The_D4RknesS
    Oct 23, 2022
    8
    this one I think is the best in the series because it's obscure, it reminds a lot of GOW and it's very violent
  63. turgaysenturk
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is a game I absolutely adore. It has it all – an engaging story, captivating music, memorable characters, thrilling boss fights, challenging platforming puzzles, and impressive graphics. I've replayed this game over five times, and its charm never fades.
  64. armadonpower
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    PoP 2's intricate level design, intense boss battles, and immersive story make it a standout title in the action-adventure genre. The best game in the series.
  65. N1CKPROGAMER
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Di gran lunga il migliore della trilogia uscita sulla prima Xbox, nonché miglior action/platform di sempre, altro che quella schifezza di troia raider gioco per bambini deficienti

Awards & Rankings

30
#30 Best PC Game of 2004
12
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
14
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    Ubisoft has taken a flawed game of boundless promise, destroyed some (but not all) of its appeal, fixed some (but not enough) of its problems, and jeopardised the whole endeavour by making the same mistake twice and rushing it to market before it was steady on its feet. Prince of Persia is strong and supple enough to survive this with many of its immense virtues intact. But it deserved so much better. [Christmas 2004, p.80]
  2. 1UP
    90
    A consequence of this darker approach is that that game loses part of what made The Sands of Time unique. Instead of a charming and almost silly character like we saw previously, the Prince here is more one-dimensional.
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  3. Yahoo!
    90
    Largely an upgrade on the original, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is still one of the most polished and imaginative escapades we've played. Like a blockbuster movie, the tale delivers on almost every count from dazzling pyrotechnics to deft storytelling.
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