Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 221 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 182 out of 221
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 221
  3. Negative: 11 out of 221
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  1. BROCKM.
    Jan 3, 2005
    10
    Best game of the year with san andreas, metal gear 3 snake eater and underground 2. It ranks up there with the best. I think even better then halo's 1&2.
  2. JeffS.
    Mar 29, 2005
    10
    Compelling story, beautiful and varied graphical effects based on the level and situations add to the story, much improved battle elements, great ambience of impending dread, unbelievable level detail and amazing level design.... one of my top 5 favorite games now.
  3. MaxK.
    Dec 20, 2004
    10
    This game is AWESOME you all gota be joking. Now that i have it. of course.
  4. Sam
    Jan 18, 2005
    10
    A dark, gory and violent, but magnifecent sequel. The graphics are amazing (like the sands of time, but dirtier), the controls are gory moves are perfect for the game, and the plot, unlike most sequels, is an enourmous gap between the first and second, and a finley crafted gap too. There is a flaw, although it's overcome, but still mentioning is that the music is decent, but A dark, gory and violent, but magnifecent sequel. The graphics are amazing (like the sands of time, but dirtier), the controls are gory moves are perfect for the game, and the plot, unlike most sequels, is an enourmous gap between the first and second, and a finley crafted gap too. There is a flaw, although it's overcome, but still mentioning is that the music is decent, but doesn't fit the mood. Other than that, it's perfect.… Expand
  5. RichardT.
    Mar 23, 2005
    10
    This game rocks it way better then the first prince of persia and now the prince of persia 3 its gonna come out for PS2.
  6. NicoleM.
    Apr 19, 2005
    10
    This game was amazing. It followed the story, grafics were awesome, More weapons and moves, GREAT surprises. This game kept me on the egde of my seat, i couldn't stop playing. I do agree about the camera angle needing some work. I can't wait till the third one. 10/10
  7. DanielS.
    Apr 9, 2005
    10
    This game is great. They fixed alot of the problems that was in the first game like the little movie scene before and after a battle. The camera angle still needs some work though....
  8. THEMAN
    May 18, 2005
    10
    The best game of 2005.
  9. KyleK.
    Nov 24, 2004
    10
    U kiddin me? this is awesome best game in it's genre. WICKED
  10. MarcioE.
    Nov 27, 2004
    10
    Together with Metal Gear 3 and Underground 2 the games of the year.
  11. Ali
    Dec 14, 2004
    10
    Incredible & outstanding game. Worth the wait and Money.
  12. JakeT.
    Apr 19, 2005
    10
    I think the game is really good. The story line was excellent.
  13. GrahamK.M.
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Okay, this game is great. And I don't meant good. I mean great. This game is SO great that it's just great. I have only two other things to say. Number 1, to the dumbass who said that the camera angle is really poor: There is such a thing as a right analog stick, and it does do things like adjust the angle when you use it. If you're so incompetent that you CAN'T use Okay, this game is great. And I don't meant good. I mean great. This game is SO great that it's just great. I have only two other things to say. Number 1, to the dumbass who said that the camera angle is really poor: There is such a thing as a right analog stick, and it does do things like adjust the angle when you use it. If you're so incompetent that you CAN'T use it, then you don't even deserve to be playing this game. Number 2, for the reviewer who compared it to a Marilyn Manson music video... Well, I sort of have to agree. It was a struggle getting my parents to let me play this, and they still haven't actually seen the content. I'm going to have to be careful playing this when they're in the house. But, all things aside, the graphics, gameplay, sound and overall fun level are excellent! ROCK ON, UBISOFT!… Expand
  14. Ps3blaze22
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    What a great game! Very UNDERRATED, i dont know why some people hate it, its an AMAZING game, I recommend everyone to buy it especially if you like adventure/action games
  15. Mohammad22
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    AMAZING game! Very UNDERRATED, i dont know why some people hate it, I honestly think its a great game, I recommend everyone to buy it especially if you like adventure/action games
  16. Rippah
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    This game is better then both of it's predecessor and successor. Story,game play,style,sound everything is top notch. It also has a great antagonist named Dahaka, who you'll love to hate.
  17. josesueiro
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is an action-adventure video game and sequel to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

    + Fun Combat
    + Rewind Time
    + Dahaka
  18. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is an action-adventure video game and sequel to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

    + Fun Combat
    + Rewind Time
    + Dahaka
  19. rrkwarmonger
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Absolute g. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a deep combat system. This game here is my childhood
  20. ManuFender
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    Improved in all gameplay to his predecessor, a more adult and dark story at the same time and a soundtrack that is perfect for that environment. Many complained about this but honestly I think it would have been disastrous to have done as a sequel to a variant of the first game, this change endowed it with originality and renewal.
  21. DavidHoltzer
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This game is wonderful. The combat is amazing and the music puts the icing on the cake. The story is very intresting and the characters as well. The voice acting was also solid. I don't really find anything wrong with this game and it is my favourite Prince of Persia entry.
  22. Albert_Wesker7
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I reckon this is the best adventure game of all time. I love the Uncharted series and I like the new Tomb Raider's very much but Prince of Persia was absolutely better than both. I hate the new Ubisoft games because they're so boring & repetitive but PoP was so unique & varied. Warrior Within is my favourite part of this series.
  23. mayanksh4rma
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of 2004. A true masterpiece in terms of plot driven gameplay, amazingly deep combat that was still unmatched, great graphics that still hold up and sweet sweet cutscenes!
    A lot better than its prequel, less annoying and more skill based.
  24. Saijax05
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    83 in metacritic??? Wtf ? This game is great , best game is ever , wtf this 83??? Its game perfect!
  25. MAX4D
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Excellent soundtrack and gameplay is very exciting. The enemies of this game and the characters have a very good characterization. I hope Ubisoft will rebuild this game.
  26. WackyPizza
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't look at Metacritic or other haters. This game combat system probably even don't have new 2020 games.. Yes! I m serious. This game is best Prince Of Persia in the series. Dark,lonely,angry,warrior.. After Prince open the portal he must face with Empress at Island but Old Man is warning him to careful exept for Dahaka the Guardian of Time. Don't know why people hate this game. Meet with the coldest Prince in the series.… Expand
  27. JohnL.
    Sep 2, 2005
    9
    This game is absolutely beautiful. great graphics. great gameplay. great sound (also some of the music could get awfuly long and repetitive). great story (though i wish it was more narrated like in the Sands of Time). the only problems i had encountered were the lack of puzzles and some minor glitches, but besides those mere distractions the game played out great and its just plain fun! i This game is absolutely beautiful. great graphics. great gameplay. great sound (also some of the music could get awfuly long and repetitive). great story (though i wish it was more narrated like in the Sands of Time). the only problems i had encountered were the lack of puzzles and some minor glitches, but besides those mere distractions the game played out great and its just plain fun! i highly recommend PoP:WW.… Expand
  28. Ryan
    Jul 21, 2006
    9
    This shit deserves a 10. SOT may have been a "masterpeice" but WW deserves more credit than alot of you people give it. The hard rock DOES fit into the game well because, well, thats how the prince is at this point. Hes pissed off and determined. But when i bought it straight after playing SOT and then put WW in, i was instantly taken by it. It had evolved in so many ways. the wordsThis shit deserves a 10. SOT may have been a "masterpeice" but WW deserves more credit than alot of you people give it. The hard rock DOES fit into the game well because, well, thats how the prince is at this point. Hes pissed off and determined. But when i bought it straight after playing SOT and then put WW in, i was instantly taken by it. It had evolved in so many ways. the words bitch and bastard are used bcuz of what i justed said. Hes pissed and deteremined. Blood is necessary. I think it worked out just fine, cuz the sand people in WW are more human than the ones from SOT, so SOT is fine w.o the blood. But in SOT, i get tired of doing the same combo and hitting X square square, or X square tirangle, or the counter moves. Thats all it is basically. WW changed that and u have more options on what u want to do. But bcuz this game has like 5 bugs left, it gets a 9. That and the fact you have to backtrack throughout the island are the only reasons for nay-saying this game. My DAD even likes to watch the dudes get cut in half and decapitated. lol he cant get enuf of it. And i disagrree. Marilyn Manson is a sick fuck. And aboiut the tits. Cmon man. SOT...Farah had ginormous ones. The prince fucked her, even tho it wasnt shown and it was a dream, but he did. The female sandmonsters had biggies too. GTF over it. But yeah. Genius game. Nay-Sayers never prosper.… Expand
  29. Rodrigo_31
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    This is not the critics favourite, since the sands of time for most of critics stands as one of the 20 best games of all time and though I love it too, I will stick with this one, thank you critics, but get your opinions for yourselves.

    Here is the thing. Technically this game is a mess, Warrior withing gave me so much headaches with it terrible bugs that I almost went crazy, and that    This is not the critics favourite, since the sands of time for most of critics stands as one of the 20 best games of all time and though I love it too, I will stick with this one, thank you critics, but get your opinions for yourselves.

    Here is the thing. Technically this game is a mess, Warrior withing gave me so much headaches with it terrible bugs that I almost went crazy, and that alone is the only reason I don't give this game a 10. Bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs every fu@#$ing where...
    Corrupted save games, impossible to finish the games and had to restart all over again... God how this game was BUGGED.

    But then I love it... Warrior within sets a visceral and a darker prince with an incredible level design and smart gameplay mechanics with OUTSTANDING soundtrack and blowing mind plot. Literally!

    "One step closer prince, two steps back"... I finished this game 12 years ago and it keeps fresh in my head just like the first videogame I played in my life, Pitfall for Atari, it is one of those games will you never forget because it is epic... it is just epic.    … Expand
  30. syandicate
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    + Story +Characters +Flawless combat +Different eddings+Atmosphere +Puzzles+Dahaka +Parkour +Amazing cutscenes +Time powers +Soundtracks +Level design
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Awards & Rankings

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#29 Best PS2 Game of 2004
19
#19 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
44
#44 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 51
  3. Negative: 1 out of 51
  1. IGN
    85
    Ubisoft took a gamble by taking the Prince to a dark place. I don't think it paid off as the sense of magic, seen even in the old 2D PC days, is barely present here. It wasn't the wrong decision to make for a darker story, but Ubisoft took it too far.
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  2. GameZone
    94
    The gameplay is visceral, fast, and fun, the graphics and sound are incredible, and the story is so well conceived and written that it'll keep you coming back for more.
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  3. The Sydney Morning Herald
    80
    Exploring the labyrinthine citadel is rewarding, although backtracking and frequent deaths can be frustrating.
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