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Generally favorable reviews- based on 413 Ratings

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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    An amazing game. I watched a friend play it for it's entirety, one of the best memories of my childhood. The atmosphere is quite unique.
  2. Jul 18, 2023
    8
    Nice update of the influential platform game with pretty visuals, responsive controls, fluid movement and interesting environments. The rewind option is also a nice inclusion that prevents frustration from setting in at the trickier sections. One of the best platformers for the PS2.
  3. Jun 15, 2023
    9
    A very entretaining, fun and challenging game, if you like Prince of Persia, it is a must play.
  4. Mar 16, 2023
    9
    This reboot of Jordan Mechner's 2D platformer is a great success. It takes the form of an "Aladdin"-like fairytale with moves straight out of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The game is visually beautiful and very artistic. While the combat can get repetitive, it doesn't ruin the experience. "Sands of Time" mainly consists of platforming segments and they are great fun. Fans of theThis reboot of Jordan Mechner's 2D platformer is a great success. It takes the form of an "Aladdin"-like fairytale with moves straight out of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The game is visually beautiful and very artistic. While the combat can get repetitive, it doesn't ruin the experience. "Sands of Time" mainly consists of platforming segments and they are great fun. Fans of the original POP will love this. I would rate it with a 9 out of 10. Expand
  5. Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This is a fantastic game even for 2022. Just play it again. Plaaaaaay ittttttttt
  6. Aug 11, 2022
    10
    It’s one of those games that you wanna play again for the first time. Anymore to say?
  7. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Pra mim uns dos melhores jogos da era do ps2, principalmente na época do lançamento era um jogo muito a frente do seu tempo
  8. Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Very nice and solid game. The artistic direction and the intriguing puzzles will keep U entertained.
  9. May 23, 2021
    9
    One of the best on the PS2, no doubt! Gorgeous graphics, accurate gameplay, great soundtrack! Low difficulty, but nothing to get in the way! The only thing he sins is the fighting mechanics, which looks like Aquaman from GameCube and XBox, is not as good as a GOW, or Bayonetta for example, but the fights are still epic! Without a doubt this is one of the best in history.
  10. Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The Greatest game of the sixth generation of gaming. It needs no introduction. as it pioneered some elements such as free-flow combat , puzzle and parkour that inspired other great franchises such as assassin's creed and the arkham series.
  11. Jan 4, 2021
    9
    Muchos recuerdos de un excelente juego en una de las mejores consolas de la historia
  12. Dec 28, 2020
    9
    The first game i ever played. The time mechanics were so cool and innovative and it's also the predecessor of Assassin's Creed saga, so i think it's all said.
  13. Dec 1, 2020
    9
    Back in 2003 My big Brother bought this game with his friend and came to house install and start play this game. Me, my brother and his friend mouth is opened because Graphics was magnicifent! Gameplay was so good. Walking at walls,flip,jumping up from enemys and best thing is recall time! People must play this game exept If you like classics.
  14. Sep 13, 2020
    10
    One of gaming true masterpieces. Some of the most interesting and fun puzzles and traversal puzzles in any game ever. A beautiful story of a Persian war monger and a Indian princess who are enemies but have work together and eventually bond to save the land. The voice acting dosent have the accents of the place of the world they are in and is all the better for it. The Prince sound like aOne of gaming true masterpieces. Some of the most interesting and fun puzzles and traversal puzzles in any game ever. A beautiful story of a Persian war monger and a Indian princess who are enemies but have work together and eventually bond to save the land. The voice acting dosent have the accents of the place of the world they are in and is all the better for it. The Prince sound like a posh Noble and Farrahs voice is just adorable and really endears you to her character.
    Ive heard people say like they say in many older games the Movement and Combat is clunky, but just like games like Silent hill, the controls are clearly intentional and with a small learning curve that is missing in modern games it all works great.
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  15. Jul 24, 2019
    9
    + Story
    +Parkour +Level design
    +Characters+Soundtrack -There are only two bosses
    -Lack of side characters
  16. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Best videogame of all time. It is also the most artistic of the POP trilogy, with a more complex plot (real love story) and more beatiful graphics than the other games. And the soundtrack...

    BEST VIDEOGAME SOUNDTRACK OF ALL TIME. Listen to "Time Only Knows" and you will see!
  17. May 10, 2020
    8
    Very good game, still i think the second part is much better in the action part but in story this one is better.
  18. Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Straight out of the pages of a fairy tale, this Ubisoft reboot of Prince of Persia showcases phenomenal level design in the platforming segments even if the puzzles and combat aren't as impressive. This is the prince at endearing best.
  19. Dec 19, 2019
    9
    For mi this is one of the best game ever made, any list that don't include this masterpiece, is wrong, period.
  20. Jan 19, 2019
    9
    A great game with fantastic story and challenging puzzle and action gameplay.
  21. Jul 6, 2018
    10
    One of the best games that i played.I just love everything about this game. 12/10. If they do a new POP i hope is this good
  22. May 17, 2018
    9
    A damn good game done extremely well...the beginning of what Uncharted, Tomb Raider, and other 3d action platformers
  23. Aug 16, 2016
    10
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a third-person action-adventure puzzle-platform video game developed and published by Ubisoft.

    + Good Story
    + Good Gameplay
    + Rewind Time
  24. Jul 27, 2016
    9
    Revolutionary gameplay and amazing graphics for 2003, which impact can still be felt today. The huge budget set an example for modern AAA games. There are some minor problems I won't mention here since other reviewers covered them. You just simply HAVE to play this game. The ending is actually quite satisfying too. You will be surprised.
  25. May 17, 2016
    9
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has got to be one of the best Prince of Persia games ever made and arguably confirmed to have a movie that'll never be better than the video game in any taste of quality.
  26. Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a third-person action-adventure puzzle-platform video game developed and published by Ubisoft.

    + Good Story
    + Good Gameplay
    + Rewind Time
  27. Feb 21, 2016
    9
    Absolute ps2 classic. The assassins creed games for the ps2 era but more focused and less rushed I should add. Back when 3d plat-formers were plat-formers. Great ideas (like moving back time), great combat and great plat-forming.
  28. SAV
    Jul 27, 2015
    9
    Meraviglioso videogioco che, dopo anni di assenza dal mondo videoludico, ha fatto tornare in auge la celebre saga di Prince of Persia e l'ha inoltre introdotta nel mondo delle tre dimensioni. Prince of Persia: Le Sabbie del Tempo è uno spettacolare action in cui, nei panni di un agilissimo Principe, ci ritroveremo ad affrontare un'entusiasmante avventura a base di acrobazie, combattimenti,Meraviglioso videogioco che, dopo anni di assenza dal mondo videoludico, ha fatto tornare in auge la celebre saga di Prince of Persia e l'ha inoltre introdotta nel mondo delle tre dimensioni. Prince of Persia: Le Sabbie del Tempo è uno spettacolare action in cui, nei panni di un agilissimo Principe, ci ritroveremo ad affrontare un'entusiasmante avventura a base di acrobazie, combattimenti, enigmi e straordinarie fasi platform. Intriso di magiche atmosfere fiabesche in stile Le Mille e una Notte, Le Sabbie del Tempo è un vero gioiello videoludico che col suo gameplay semplice e coinvolgente ha influenzato molti videogiochi usciti successivamente. Expand
  29. Jul 25, 2015
    10
    Потрясающая персидская сказка,которая запомнится как нечто светлое и доброе в геймерской душе.
    Отличный геймплей,который не надоедает на протяжении всей игры,в сочетании с не мудрёным,но все же интересным сюжетом заслуживают наивысшей оценки.
    PS. Жаль про остальные игры серии такого не сказать...
    Потрясающая персидская сказка,которая запомнится как нечто светлое и доброе в геймерской душе.
    Отличный геймплей,который не надоедает на протяжении всей игры,в сочетании с не мудрёным,но все же интересным сюжетом заслуживают наивысшей оценки.

    PS. Жаль про остальные игры серии такого не сказать...
  30. Jul 23, 2015
    10
    A very nice game, mixing battle and puzzles. Save locations are not too far one from each other. Graphix are nice. I think there could be more dialog between the Prince and Farah.
    Buy and play it :D

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#15 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. One of my favorite games, ever...It's got story, it's got action, it's got amazing graphics and some of the best animation you'll see anywhere. [Dec 2003, p.166]
  2. 90
    Has the appeal of a 2D run-and-jumper and inflates the action to a surprisingly 3D world with a groundbreaking degree of fluidity.
  3. 95
    "Ico" with good combat and witty dialogue...I haven't played a better game all year.