Prince of Persia

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7.3

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  1. parenter
    Apr 1, 2014
    8
    This is my third prince of persia, and the best, Gameplay is excelent, the graphics are nice, the game is large... Any more?
    The cell-shading effect is very good, I have not found anything in the game that I did not like, everything is excellent. There is only a small detail a bit ugly, the shadows are many mountain peaks, but well, esdel 2008!
    The soundtrack I liked it because it fits    This is my third prince of persia, and the best, Gameplay is excelent, the graphics are nice, the game is large... Any more?
    The cell-shading effect is very good, I have not found anything in the game that I did not like, everything is excellent. There is only a small detail a bit ugly, the shadows are many mountain peaks, but well, esdel 2008!
    The soundtrack I liked it because it fits perfectly with the atmosphere every time I hear music I get wanting to play jajaj.
    ABSTRACT: This game is a 100/100, although I liked, nothing m disappointed, now you can find for less than $ 20, you know, buy it.    … Expand
  2. great3v
    Dec 2, 2012
    10
    For me it was never a problem with game's difficulty. I liked the game more then i expected because it put me in the sense of flow that i rarely experience in video games nowadays. But what makes it stand out for me so much is that when you make the biggest game decision you never question your choice or it's outcome and you accept all consequences while saying "It was all worth it" andFor me it was never a problem with game's difficulty. I liked the game more then i expected because it put me in the sense of flow that i rarely experience in video games nowadays. But what makes it stand out for me so much is that when you make the biggest game decision you never question your choice or it's outcome and you accept all consequences while saying "It was all worth it" and spilling a little tear at the end. The biggest pleasure i got was AFTER i finished the game and realized what was it about and why things happened how they happened. Its a masterpiece. Simple, but it doesn't have to be difficult to be good. Its a perfect example of story-based video games that actually put a "story" and a "video game" not running along but depending on each other 100%.… Expand
  3. pb_ee1
    Sep 11, 2011
    8
    It was a hard time choosing the right score for that game. Prince of Persia puts you in an amazingly beautiful universe: the one that you cannot forget after playing the game. Contrary to what a lot of players think, the game is not easy; it isn't hard as well, but difficult enough to force you to redo a few checkpoints. There are some sequences that are simply epic. The ones where you'reIt was a hard time choosing the right score for that game. Prince of Persia puts you in an amazingly beautiful universe: the one that you cannot forget after playing the game. Contrary to what a lot of players think, the game is not easy; it isn't hard as well, but difficult enough to force you to redo a few checkpoints. There are some sequences that are simply epic. The ones where you're wondering why they are so short, the ones where you actually go back just to feel that sensation again. The complicity between the prince and Elika is very touching: everything in the game, maybe besides some dialogs, are going towards this. Every move that involves both characters tends perfectly to create a unique atmosphere throughout the game.

    However, the ending of the game (that I will not reveal here) is really disappointing in my opinion: it goes against everything that is built during the whole adventure, and I felt it did not really fit in the story, thus the score. Even though it is poetic, it doesn't have the depth of other adventure games. Despite a very good (but quite easy) last battle, Prince of Persia doesn't really end what it has started and will leave a unpleasant taste of unfinished story.    … Expand
  4. Oliver
    Dec 4, 2008
    10
    To counter the fool that loves to give 0's so that the game can look bad, heres something - as an avid PoP fan and having been charmed through Sands of Time, annoyed through Warrior Within and finally redeemed through The Two Thrones, Prince of Persia 4 is a magical addition to the franchise. I love the new style
  5. ClowLiReed
    Dec 26, 2012
    10
    Even if it was not a hard game (really easy indeed). It has got amazing and charismatics characters, and an incredible story. It's a shame that ubi never came with the sequel of this amazing game
  6. Alok125554
    May 18, 2012
    10
    While playing this game YOU HAVE TO FORGET ABOUT CLASSIC STORY AND ENVIRONMENT. In simple words game fully just with your money. You surely gonna enjoy it, yeah a bit easy it is but its fun.
    A simple story and simple gameplay. Art style looks nice. As a spin-off its a good addition to series.
  7. SeanK.
    Jan 3, 2009
    10
    Ultimately, the new PoP manages to achieve smooth, nearly cinematic platforming action without most of the obnoxious qualities usually found in 3d platformers. The combat system is intuitive and fluid, the camera controls are spot on, and the ability to identify the next step is invaluable in keeping gameplay from stagnating. For these reasons, I actually prefer the new PoP to The Sands Ultimately, the new PoP manages to achieve smooth, nearly cinematic platforming action without most of the obnoxious qualities usually found in 3d platformers. The combat system is intuitive and fluid, the camera controls are spot on, and the ability to identify the next step is invaluable in keeping gameplay from stagnating. For these reasons, I actually prefer the new PoP to The Sands of Time. And, really, who doesn't love the fantastic storybook-style graphics?… Expand
  8. MikeChapman
    Dec 10, 2008
    10
    God bless this game. Is anyone else sick of photo realism? I live in it everyday. YES, this game has it's flaws and (over) simplifications, but it is one of the most stunning and beautiful achievements in next gen platforming games. I expect a game to show me something I have never seen before, this game does it in spades every time I play it. Thank you Ubisoft.
  9. JeanL
    Dec 17, 2009
    9
    MASTERPIECE!! I don't understand all those bad user ratings, I guess it's all about how you see things. I simply don't find anything rewarding or challenging about dying and starting back at the beginning of something, that for me is repetitive. The level design is breathtaking, truly the best I've seen this year. The environment is always changing and the graphics are MASTERPIECE!! I don't understand all those bad user ratings, I guess it's all about how you see things. I simply don't find anything rewarding or challenging about dying and starting back at the beginning of something, that for me is repetitive. The level design is breathtaking, truly the best I've seen this year. The environment is always changing and the graphics are stunning!! Again the best I seen this year.. I ware about on foot just to admire everything, I thought the prince was fast and thank god for that magic guide cause this place is huge. The fights are not without challenge since if you can't master the combos and blocks you'll be stuck fighting those bosses forever, some took me too long and gave me frustrations... It is true like some said that this pop offers a less stressful experience in button mashing mastery but it didn't bothered me at all and I loved every aspect of this game. The story was amazing and if it annoys you, you don't even have to go through it since you are the one starting most of the conversations. The POP franchise was due for a revamp and I think they did a fantastic job.… Expand
  10. ECPatterson
    Apr 30, 2011
    9
    Charming and beautiful game. Creative areas with breathtaking vistas. Repetitive game play which still feels fresh until the end. Good character animations. Excellent voice acting. Surprise heart wrenching ending.
  11. LA_DOTTORE
    Aug 21, 2011
    8
    Prince of Persia... umm, 2008? I dunno! I'm just gonna call it Prince of Persia: The Fallen King because that sounds better to me! Enough about the title and to the game. The gameplay is simple and requires little dexterity to use but quite a while to truly master. It is alot easier than the Sands of Time trilogy (or quadrilogy including Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands) due to thePrince of Persia... umm, 2008? I dunno! I'm just gonna call it Prince of Persia: The Fallen King because that sounds better to me! Enough about the title and to the game. The gameplay is simple and requires little dexterity to use but quite a while to truly master. It is alot easier than the Sands of Time trilogy (or quadrilogy including Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands) due to the fact that you can't die. Your hot companion will always save you which actually took alot of frustration off of this game for me! The graphics are absolutely stunning with an anime approach to visuals and character design. There are 20 areas and 4 bosses and each area must be purged of its corruption and bosses need to be killed. Simple! Some areas are obviously focused on more than others gameplay wise but they offer some originality to the others. Each area is individually designed (talking about graphics here) to have a different experience to them. The combat in this game can be quite easy as it is a 1 Vs. Prince combo based game with stunning over-the-top animations that really suit the games style! Overall, if you're a Prince of Persia fan, get this game, and if you aren't well... Get it anyway! My only main con I can find is the ending got me so angry because after all that effort of me purging the lands the Prince just goes and-oh right! No spoilers!… Expand
  12. Chiyou
    Jan 14, 2016
    8
    It's a shame that this isn't a better game, it has so many good elements that are brought down by some bad design choices. Traveling around in this world is like playing in a jungle gym, It wouldn't work in the same environment as an Assassin's Creed title because the environment is made for these intense parkour tricks. It falls apart however when your AI companion gets in your way andIt's a shame that this isn't a better game, it has so many good elements that are brought down by some bad design choices. Traveling around in this world is like playing in a jungle gym, It wouldn't work in the same environment as an Assassin's Creed title because the environment is made for these intense parkour tricks. It falls apart however when your AI companion gets in your way and ruins your timing. I absolutely hated the combat in this game, it's messy and relies too heavily on QTE's but is impossible to button mash through, you get severely punished if you miss a QTE and the opponent can recover half of their health.. You however do not have a health meter, the fight is just dragged out until you manage to get through the fight without missing one of their extremely demanding QTE events. Possibly the biggest positive for this game along side the traversal is the visual style.. This game still holds up in 2016 and looks incredibly beautiful. Nolan North provides the voice for the prince and some of the dialogue which you can listen to or skip throughout the story is well acted and written, however the story is a little weak. That being said this game has one of the best alternative endings in the world of gaming. I always had a curiosity about this game and i'm happy I finally played through it, I understand however why this game hasn't had a sequel and will never have a sequel.… Expand
  13. ZachB.
    Dec 20, 2008
    9
    The game is really amazing. It's the best Prince of Persia in my opinion on PC. The graphics are amazing, they are fluid and there is no loading screen except when you teleport. The combat system is different from the other PoPs, you only fight 1 vs 1. I would have given it 10 but I have some problems understanding how the combat controls work in this game, there are 4 attack The game is really amazing. It's the best Prince of Persia in my opinion on PC. The graphics are amazing, they are fluid and there is no loading screen except when you teleport. The combat system is different from the other PoPs, you only fight 1 vs 1. I would have given it 10 but I have some problems understanding how the combat controls work in this game, there are 4 attack commands (Sword, Grip, Defend, Magic) and even though there was a tutorial on using them I still haven't mastered them.… Expand
  14. BonidexG.
    Jan 16, 2009
    9
    Great game. At first, I felt sorry that the controls were so simplified. Later, my fingers and the keyboard thanked for that. It's good that the game got easier than the 3 first ones. This way, it's possible to play it well on the keyboard and the mouse. I didn't like the story at first. But when we discover the twist at the middle of the game, then you realize: that's Great game. At first, I felt sorry that the controls were so simplified. Later, my fingers and the keyboard thanked for that. It's good that the game got easier than the 3 first ones. This way, it's possible to play it well on the keyboard and the mouse. I didn't like the story at first. But when we discover the twist at the middle of the game, then you realize: that's PoP, alright. The ending made me love this game. It's so dramatic. The connection I felt with Elika was so strong, that I could let her go.… Expand
  15. Kanned
    Jan 3, 2009
    8
    If you're an old school Prince of Persia fan this will be right down your alley, however Sands of Time fans might find themselves disappointed by ALL 1v1 combat and timed random button pressing. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and I feel that the story is original and somewhat lacking but still very romantic with a moving ending. Much like Final Fantasy 12, I only wonder how much If you're an old school Prince of Persia fan this will be right down your alley, however Sands of Time fans might find themselves disappointed by ALL 1v1 combat and timed random button pressing. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and I feel that the story is original and somewhat lacking but still very romantic with a moving ending. Much like Final Fantasy 12, I only wonder how much better this game could've been with a few more months of development. With all that said, the intense acrobatics still make this game feel like a twisted racing game and it's a lot of fun!… Expand
  16. GPReS
    Feb 12, 2017
    9
    Update to my initial review: I bought the game from GoG and decided to replay it in 8 years (my 2012 review was based on my first play-through in 2008). And actually I changed my mind a little bit:
    1. Yeap, the game still lacks nice storytelling (simple dialogues are not what makes you shiver in story-driven games like this).
    2. Yeap, the game still can be a little boring for younger    Update to my initial review: I bought the game from GoG and decided to replay it in 8 years (my 2012 review was based on my first play-through in 2008). And actually I changed my mind a little bit:
    1. Yeap, the game still lacks nice storytelling (simple dialogues are not what makes you shiver in story-driven games like this).
    2. Yeap, the game still can be a little boring for younger players asking for action (or old solid fans of Warrior Within-like PoP game)

    But what I've rediscovered for myself:
    1. My initial gameplay was in russian and Elika sounds like a selfish b!tch in their voice-over (Prince voice-over is great), now I replayed the game in original and she seems to be quite a lovable girl with her reasons to be a little bit irritated.
    2. The game suffered from its predecessors (SoT trilogy), I wanted it to be similar or even continue the trilogy story. That's why I was irritated by different references like: Farah-name, change-fate etc.
    But now I was able to separate the game and enjoy as a standalone title - and - I think Mechner would prefer the game over Warrior Within and Two Thrones, as it has much more of an orient-tale atmosphere and less violence.

    I add +2 to my previous score, I think 9 is the perfect score for the game, it would be 10 if it can be more actively story-driven.
    P.S. Graphics are so top notch that even in 8 years it looks pretty decent and better than some of modern titles.    … Expand
  17. strangermoon
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    dreamy Pop game feels like a true final fantasy. its like fairy tale for all ages. visualy so unuiqe not felt dusty as old trilogy but it also lacking of feeling arabian nights like first ones
  18. jcasetnl
    Dec 2, 2013
    8
    As a newcomer to Prince of Persia (well, I played the original back in 1989...) I really enjoyed this game and was disappointed it didn't go over with the fans very well. The action is super-fluid, just as a game like this should be, and the fighting system is deep. You can set up insane 10+ hit combos on the bad guys. A deep fighting system is a welcome relief from the "keep pushingAs a newcomer to Prince of Persia (well, I played the original back in 1989...) I really enjoyed this game and was disappointed it didn't go over with the fans very well. The action is super-fluid, just as a game like this should be, and the fighting system is deep. You can set up insane 10+ hit combos on the bad guys. A deep fighting system is a welcome relief from the "keep pushing the A button" depth of most 3D platformers. Unfortunately, the game's biggest flaw is there is really no penalty for dying. They start you RIGHT back where you died. They were trying to reboot the series and keep it accessible, but this was just a misstep. Still, on a pure gameplay level this is just an incredibly fun game.… Expand
  19. scorp18
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    This reboot is a totally different type of game than the Sands of Time Trilogy. In general, the graphics, the soundtrack and the story are something magical (can't really find another word to describe them better). The gameplay however... It's like they wanted to do a POP game like the original one. All the acrobatics are done using one button and the left gamepad stick (just like in theThis reboot is a totally different type of game than the Sands of Time Trilogy. In general, the graphics, the soundtrack and the story are something magical (can't really find another word to describe them better). The gameplay however... It's like they wanted to do a POP game like the original one. All the acrobatics are done using one button and the left gamepad stick (just like in the old Amiga years). The same goes for the fighting system. You face one enemy at a time, just like in the original POP trilogy, with the familiar block-and-strike-back tactic. There is of course the addition of combos.
    The difficulty of the game is quite low. There's no precise timing needed to perform the acrobatics and in general there's no way the Prince can die. I don't mind for the later but I'd prefer the game to be a little bit harder.
    As I played the game I got the feeling it's more about exploring the kingdom (you can go to any place you want without following any specific order) try to find all the light seeds, let the story develop and enjoy the game. It's long enough even if you don't try to collect all the light seeds, but it's obviously longer if you collect them all (took me around 20 hours the second time I played it). Eventhough the gameplay is repetitive, I personally didn't get bored of it since I focused at enjoying its magic. I'd recommend it to anyone.
    I really hope for Epilogue to be out for PC too (have finished it in PS3 anyway) and for a sequel as well. Just with a higher difficulty level please (at least to let us choose between easy, normal and difficult)    … Expand
  20. AstiX
    Aug 19, 2017
    8
    "Faraaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

    While the colorful visuals and the light tone are refreshing it falls short in other areas. Every move, every jump feels scripted as if you don't have full control over the Prince. There's no way you could steer off course as the game holds your hand for the whole journey. This coupled with the fact that it's literally impossible to die makes you feel like you're    "Faraaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

    While the colorful visuals and the light tone are refreshing it falls short in other areas.

    Every move, every jump feels scripted as if you don't have full control over the Prince. There's no way you could steer off course as the game holds your hand for the whole journey. This coupled with the fact that it's literally impossible to die makes you feel like you're playing a kid's game.

    Fighting enemies one-on-one allows for some very cool combos, but you don't really get to experiment with this as every time you push an enemy to the edge they either fall off or a quick time event triggers and your combo is interrupted.

    The game is basically mapped out from the very beginning and there's not much that can surprise you because you do the same thing in every area, over and over.

    Despite the game being one giant collectathon, collecting those light seeds still felt kinda addicting and oddly satisfying enough to make me finish it. Also, dem red plates tho.    … Expand
  21. NicolasBessonN
    Aug 16, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked it's completely different story and the adictive gameplay. The game is not really difficult, but I think it was made to make us have fun, not to have a challenge. The map and the environment is very attractive, even being made like cartoon and the gameplay is very fluid and varied, because there is a lot of diferent movements.
    The story shows us something completely diferent, I've never seen something like this, but I hate the end of the game, because it makes me think: "everything I've done during the game was useless". Even with it, I recommend the game if you want to have fun and if you want to watch a story completely new.    … Expand
  22. Arkaino
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    This game/franchise needs more love. This game drove me to a point where i kinda got emotional about it.. for an example like : why dont they put out a sequal? Why did they stop the Prince of Persia franchise in the first place? How can they let go of this types of games? This Game was very very magical. And i fell in love with it at the first run. The characters, the enviroments andThis game/franchise needs more love. This game drove me to a point where i kinda got emotional about it.. for an example like : why dont they put out a sequal? Why did they stop the Prince of Persia franchise in the first place? How can they let go of this types of games? This Game was very very magical. And i fell in love with it at the first run. The characters, the enviroments and especially the musics. Like almost everytime a music played up,, jeez. It gave me the chills. I couldnt even sit up straight after some dialouges with the music at the same time. The story is very engaging and magical (they could make a better ending though) but HONESLY that ending was perfect because: It left a cliffhanger which made room for a sequal to take place but instead they just leave it there like that and do **** about it. That is what makes the ending bad. Like they could've just end the game with a really satisfying ending (a non cliff-hangy ending) and just leave the game. Only then would i be like ''o well atleast they ended the game in a really good way, so there wont be a need for another sequal''. BUT INSTEAD THEY PUT OUT A DLC SEQUAL THAT JUST ENDS WITH ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER. WHAT??????? how is this even fan-delivering? You just released a dlc only to have another cliffhanger? Btw that dlc sucked. They shoul've just leave the game at the original ending. I really love Ubisoft but they just lost their aura. Escpecially after assassins creed 3. People are just geting tired of your **** guys.… Expand
  23. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
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  24. Amir_Moradi
    Dec 14, 2018
    10
    We never want this reboot but it was a great game I hope you continue to build this series and use diffrent names not farah for a princes and donkey:/
  25. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
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  26. Bartolo
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    This game is fun, has good graphics, good soundtrack, not a bad game, good ramake
  27. Chempion1
    May 27, 2020
    10
    Prince of Persia, как его называют, 2008 года, на мой взгляд одна из немногих игр, самый большой недостаток которых это название.
    Кто играл, думаю, поймет. Игра вообще не имеет никакого отношения к принцу персии. Такое ощущение, что разработчик делал какую то свою игру, но в последний момент издатель сказал "для улучшения продаж быстро называй её принцем персии и в печать". Ну, что    Prince of Persia, как его называют, 2008 года, на мой взгляд одна из немногих игр, самый большой недостаток которых это название.
    Кто играл, думаю, поймет. Игра вообще не имеет никакого отношения к принцу персии. Такое ощущение, что разработчик делал какую то свою игру, но в последний момент издатель сказал "для улучшения продаж быстро называй её принцем персии и в печать". Ну, что делать, разработчики по быстрому написали название, заменили имя ишака на "Фара", благо звучит один раз за игру, и выпустили!
    А вообще игра могла бы стать началом какой-нибудь серии "восточных" сказок. Потому, что она так и выглядит! А выглядит она действительно шикарно, эта "рисованность" что ли, пошла игре как нельзя кстати! Мир игры, просто какая то восточная сказка, атмосфера просто очень приятная.
    Немного о самом геймплее. Здесь он своеобразный, опять таки не похож на игры серии. Практически весь путь по уровню состоит из паркура, который усложняется и изменяется всякой магией, по мере прохождения.
    Паркур в этой игре, на мой взгляд, один из лучших на сегодняшний день. Да он сильно упрощён, но при этом приятен и зрелищен. Я ни разу не промахнулся по нужной точке из за камеры или управления.
    Заканчивается каждый уровень боем с боссом, их четыре плюс один главный.
    Все боссы очень хороши, бой с ними всегда отличается один от другого, а уровней на одной ветви, если не ошибаюсь, 5 штук. Так, что боссов мы будем видеть часто.
    Мир игры открыт и его можно проходить в любом направлении. Но после первого прохождения я понял, что проходить уровни лучше в нужном порядке и тогда тот самый паркур становится ещё приятнее!
    Я до этого ни в одной игре не встречал такого нужного и удобного напарника как Элика! Была ещё Элизабет в BioShock Infinite, но там её таланты использовались намного меньше.
    Система боев завязана на тайминги. Очень похожа на Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, вообще игры очень похожи геймплейно. Просто в одной красота и простор в другой безысходность и мрак.
    Сюжет мне тоже очень понравился. Колдун, заточённый в волшебном древе, мертвая принцесса, отдавшая свою жизнь, что бы его заточить, безутешный король и его прОклятые слуги. Во всё это попадает наш нищеброд с ишаком и оказывается алчным, но добрым героем. Чёто ничего общего с принцем персии не нахожу:). Хотя если бы историю развили в продолжении, может этот нищеброд и стал бы принцем женившись на Элике, как Аладдин, а?
    Ещё большой плюс это полная локализация. Очень хорошая.
    Кстати говоря (если не считать дебильную dlc для консолей), окончание истории ясно говорит о сиквеле. Но увы.    … Expand
  28. Edco0328
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Prince of Persia | September 18, 2020 | [★★★★]

    The story started on the spot which doesn't give you a breather to simmer it, but at least they redeemed the pace halfway through it. If I remember correctly, Prince wasn't that humorous which is the exact opposite on this game. Uncharted IP still wasn't that big when this was released so Nolan North just acted it out like he was Nathan    Prince of Persia | September 18, 2020 | [★★★★]

    The story started on the spot which doesn't give you a breather to simmer it, but at least they redeemed the pace halfway through it. If I remember correctly, Prince wasn't that humorous which is the exact opposite on this game. Uncharted IP still wasn't that big when this was released so Nolan North just acted it out like he was Nathan Drake here.

    A really fun and engaging parkour mechanics that easily forgive players if they fail. There a lot of features from the Trilogy (which I played on PS2) that carries to this game; most noticeable were the one on one combat that in some way - I love or hate on that series. They somehow scrap the 'Sands' which is the main focus of its predecessor and switched it with a magical theme.

    An immense beautiful world not just in a graphical way, but also the design and landscape point. In General, this is the kind of game where you just lost time while having enjoyment playing it.    … Expand
  29. FRIST_008
    May 8, 2023
    8
    мой первый принц, который показал мне ещё до ассасина, что я люблю игры про акробатику и слешеры=)
  30. Deton4tor
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Эта игра не настолько плоха, чтобы иметь низкую оценку, попытаюсь помочь ей
  31. zyllus
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    If you love gorgeous games, then this one is for you. This game is not like its predecessors with multiple weapons and fighting but it's an experience in itself. The chemistry between the cocky prince and Elika is fun. The combat is button mash mostly but the elaborate puzzle with amazing graphics and movement is what brings me back to this game. It is not for everyone but if you enjoyIf you love gorgeous games, then this one is for you. This game is not like its predecessors with multiple weapons and fighting but it's an experience in itself. The chemistry between the cocky prince and Elika is fun. The combat is button mash mostly but the elaborate puzzle with amazing graphics and movement is what brings me back to this game. It is not for everyone but if you enjoy jaw-dropping graphics and design and savour it with the free flow then you should surely try it. Cons - The game has a DLC which is a console exclusive :(… Expand
  32. Ez1459
    May 6, 2023
    10
    I don't care what anyone says, this is the best pop game imo. There's something magical about this which can't be put in words
  33. NPDARKGAMER
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    For sand of time trilogy fans this game is just a joke but if we take this as completely new game and if we deep dive to this game you will understand how Wonderful and gorgeous this game This game is set in a variant of ancient Persia combat are fun and relaxing Parkour music of this game still give me goose bumps still this day Story is ok the art direction of this game is so muchFor sand of time trilogy fans this game is just a joke but if we take this as completely new game and if we deep dive to this game you will understand how Wonderful and gorgeous this game This game is set in a variant of ancient Persia combat are fun and relaxing Parkour music of this game still give me goose bumps still this day Story is ok the art direction of this game is so much beautiful and the Graphic of this is still so much stunnin you should definition Try the game i promise you will don't REGRET… Expand

Awards & Rankings

28
#28 Best PC Game of 2008
26
#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
7
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. IGN
    93
    It has its shortcomings, but I already sense that Prince of Persia will be one of the few games from this generation that I carry with me for the next decade.
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  2. PC PowerPlay
    80
    Having said this, Prince of Persia is one of those games that has obvious flaws but manages to pull together to become so much more than the sum of its parts. The charmingly cliched story, the visuals, audio, and their sparkling polish come together to make the Prince of Persia a modern epic. [January 2009, p.51]
  3. GameSpot
    80
    While its lack of challenge may lull fans, its ease of use will delight newcomers and draw in anyone who appreciates a touch of magic.
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