Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

 Wii
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Nintendo Gamer
    74
    The locations are bright and luxurious. [June 2010, p.58]
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    72
    The main adventure is more than respectable when compared to other current games in the genre, but it's the "other" stuff that really makes this a valued product.
  3. Gamekult
    70
    A converted try for Ubisoft Quebec, and a safe bet for Wii owners.
  5. Eurogamer
    70
    The gameplay is solid, the visuals are pretty and there's just something brilliantly enjoyable about making the Prince skip gracefully around well-designed levels, just like in the old days.
  6. Eurogamer Spain
    70
    A clearly better version than the one for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is a nice adventure recommended for specially for kids.
  7. Nintendo Life
    60
    For veterans, the lack of full control can be off-putting, seemingly lowering the level of skill required to succeed, but if you can see past that you’ll still find something to enjoy.
  8. 1UP
    58
    At its heart, the game's mechanics have a lot of potential, and at their best remind me of puzzle-platforming greats like Klonoa. But in overestimating what the Wiimote can do, developer Ubisoft has made a game that eventually collapses under its own weight.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best Wii Game of 2010
41
#41 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010
18
#18 Most Shared Wii Game of 2010

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 40
  3. Negative: 3 out of 40
  1. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    8
    Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is an action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Quebec for the Wii.

    In Prince of Persia: The    Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is an action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Quebec for the Wii.

    In Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, the player wields three powers: a spirit hook, serving as a wall grip to ascend areas where there are no ledges or grips; a whirlwind pillar to elevate the player; and a protective sphere to avoid falling or getting caught in traps. These three magical powers serve in navigation sequences, during combat, and to solve puzzles. In the game, the player must combine the three powers to prevail.    … Full Review »
  2. FriedConsole
    Feb 10, 2012
    9
    This game is awesome. The mechanic of using the pointer to create items to solve puzzles adds so much. Brought back so much I loved aboutThis game is awesome. The mechanic of using the pointer to create items to solve puzzles adds so much. Brought back so much I loved about the Sands of Time and made the combat more fun but I could still play this game without combat and probably like it better. Only drawback is that it is so much easier than Sands of Time. Every platform puzzle was telegraphed on what you need to do. Although I never got stuck for a while like Sands of Time. I do like that pointing will tell you if you can make a jump or not which I hated about Sands of Time when I fell to my death on what looked like a possible jump. Overall I recommend to anybody who loved Sands of Time because you might like it even better.… Full Review »
  3. mistermuck
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    This game is awesome!! The Wii controls feel good, the graphics are great (for Wii), and the level designs are super fun. CriminallyThis game is awesome!! The Wii controls feel good, the graphics are great (for Wii), and the level designs are super fun. Criminally underrated/overlooked!… Full Review »
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