Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 413 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 357 out of 413
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 413
  3. Negative: 11 out of 413
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  1. BobN.
    Mar 23, 2004
    10
    The best game ever. Buy it now or U will suffer.
  2. SerkanK.
    Dec 4, 2003
    10
    I know that i will be so sad when i finish this game. it is beyond of my expectations.
  3. AndrewS.
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    Easily the best game of the year and deserves all its praise the game is receiveing. Its my fav game of all time and should definitely be up for game of the decade.
  4. Jordan
    Nov 13, 2003
    10
    It's a "must play" game.
  5. PhilJ.
    Nov 22, 2003
    10
    Game of the year... superb graphics, lucious controls, cool action...just a superb game!!
  6. Jimbob
    Dec 1, 2003
    10
    This is one of the most beautiful games on the ps2, the game is packed full of awesome gameplay, great game!!!
  7. TravisS.
    Dec 5, 2003
    10
    This game kicks ass with the killer moves etc.
  8. RodneyS.
    Dec 6, 2003
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played on the Playstation2. Smooth revolutionary gameplay was so good I had to walk away, grab a beer and smile while writing this. If you own a PS2, this game is a must for your collection! Back to the game =)
  9. BenCat
    Jan 2, 2004
    10
    The best 1 player action adventure game of its time. The best in time controling games since Blinks.
  10. ChristianL.
    Jan 20, 2004
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic!! Great graphics, great plot, great,great, GGGRRREEEAAATTT! You should really buy it.
  11. AndrewN.
    Apr 20, 2004
    10
    Best damn game ever. Buy It or i kill you now do it! If ya don't have a console then buy one then buy this u damn b.tch!
  12. AndreB.
    May 13, 2004
    10
    Prince of Persia is one of the best Adventure games of 2003. It simply is amazing. It takes full advantage of the capabilities of the PS2. It even has an unlockable classic Prince of Persia game.
  13. KennyB.
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    Good game not as good as warrior within.
  14. Dank0
    Nov 23, 2003
    10
    Thumbs up! amazing level design, cool slow motions, good playability.
  15. LukeS.
    Nov 27, 2003
    10
    It is a fantastic piece and is one of a kind!
  16. KyleK.
    Dec 14, 2003
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played because it is an awesome adventurous game how you can turn back time freeze enemeis and run along walls. An absolute must get. Superb.
  17. ShawnS.
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    Amazing detail in graphics and the fun and exciting gameplay that Jordan Mechner has brought in the past. The controls are extremely smooth and the sound suits the game well. The rewind time feature of the game gives you the ability to fix your mistakes (such as falling off cliffs) or just see a cool move over again. With stunning graphics, awesome gameplay, intricate sound, and amazing Amazing detail in graphics and the fun and exciting gameplay that Jordan Mechner has brought in the past. The controls are extremely smooth and the sound suits the game well. The rewind time feature of the game gives you the ability to fix your mistakes (such as falling off cliffs) or just see a cool move over again. With stunning graphics, awesome gameplay, intricate sound, and amazing control I rate this game 10/10!… Expand
  18. DustyvanB.
    Dec 2, 2003
    10
    Awesome.
  19. KarlK.
    Mar 22, 2004
    10
    Best game i ever played! Although it's quite short, it's still a whole lot of fun. After playing POP, i had developed this habbit of comparing it to new games i am currently playing. No new game has given me the same thrill & excitement that POP offers until now. Also, it has really amazing graphics(down to the details). For those who are planning to buy this game, go ahead, Best game i ever played! Although it's quite short, it's still a whole lot of fun. After playing POP, i had developed this habbit of comparing it to new games i am currently playing. No new game has given me the same thrill & excitement that POP offers until now. Also, it has really amazing graphics(down to the details). For those who are planning to buy this game, go ahead, it's really worth your time and money!… Expand
  20. DilainDeA.
    Apr 25, 2004
    10
    This is the coolest game i ever played! best graphics and it's easy to play too. i recently finished playing it but i'm going to play it again cuz it's so cool. and i think the prince is so hot.
  21. DragonKnight
    Apr 27, 2006
    10
    This is a great game. A masterpiece, the graphics are simply amazing and are filled with visual beauty, the sound is amazing and immerses you into the Prince's world. The way they made the Prince is exactly how you'd picture him, if you played the original Prince of Persia, it's obvious to see he's not a muscle-bound warrior, he's an agile trickster. Which is This is a great game. A masterpiece, the graphics are simply amazing and are filled with visual beauty, the sound is amazing and immerses you into the Prince's world. The way they made the Prince is exactly how you'd picture him, if you played the original Prince of Persia, it's obvious to see he's not a muscle-bound warrior, he's an agile trickster. Which is exactly how they portrayed him and exactly how most of us have probably envisioned him in 3D. The story, while nothing special, is pretty good. The camera work is phenomenal it follows you perfectly and you never have a single problem with it, I love it when it changes to give you a more cinematic look while not disrupting gameplay in the least. The puzzles are amazing and require you to think, and I love games that make me think. The combat is this game's weakest aspect, it's not all that fun, you get bored with it pretty quickly. Though it's too small of a gripe to knock it down a point. Buy it, you will not be disappointed. Simply beautiful. Purely and simply beautiful.… Expand
  22. Jordan
    Nov 13, 2003
    10
    It's a "must play" game.
  23. Rivk
    Dec 30, 2003
    10
    It rocks! with practice mastering the moves are easy, the game however is not. It may seem that way to some people since you have the ability to replay your losing sequences at the last checkpoint but this game has alot of little surprises and I truly love fighting with the prince. He's got some of the best new moves I've ever seen in a character. anyone who picks this game up isIt rocks! with practice mastering the moves are easy, the game however is not. It may seem that way to some people since you have the ability to replay your losing sequences at the last checkpoint but this game has alot of little surprises and I truly love fighting with the prince. He's got some of the best new moves I've ever seen in a character. anyone who picks this game up is going to get hooked within 5 minutes!… Expand
  24. DragonKnightFinalFantasygod
    Dec 5, 2003
    10
    Good, excellant, insane fighting system,wonderful graphics,supurb gameplay,great story,and perfect controls.My only real complaint is that is the time reversing power is a little slow besides that it's the one of the best games of it's genre I've played.
  25. JaredM.
    Jun 28, 2004
    10
    This game is super cool.
  26. DerekF.
    Dec 15, 2003
    10
    This game is one of the best games i have ever played but they should come out with a sequel with even better fight scenes.
  27. JeffL.
    Dec 18, 2003
    10
    The best action game i have ever played.it gives all action games a good name.
  28. TylerPiccloW.
    Dec 26, 2003
    10
    Its awesome the moves and battles are amazing the story line is just so cool and it really takes u in one of the best games ived played since devil may cry and kingdom hearts but a little short i just started and Im at 50% already but u know theres a 2nd.
  29. Agrivar
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    Truly awesome, there is no other word. Buy it, you will love it. The first instalment of a wonderful sweeping, adventure trilogy. The gameplay is wonderful, the story is an amazing arc that spans time.
  30. Steyraus
    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.    … Expand
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#7 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#15 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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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. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    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]
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  2. Yahoo!
    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.
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  3. 1UP
    95
    "Ico" with good combat and witty dialogue...I haven't played a better game all year.
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