Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

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  • Summary: Embark on a journey of scorched sands and ancient legends. A young prince, drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, unleashes a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom. Guide the Prince on his quest to reverse the curse by using the Sands of Time, a power which allows you to erase theEmbark on a journey of scorched sands and ancient legends. A young prince, drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, unleashes a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom. Guide the Prince on his quest to reverse the curse by using the Sands of Time, a power which allows you to erase the past, see into the future and slow down the present. Perform gravity-defying acrobatics and swashbuckling attacks in a staggering array of landscapes and kingdoms. Restore peace to the land and fulfill your destiny.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    100
    Brimming with heart-stopping moments where you've got to take big gambles....A perfect union of storytelling, gameplay, and technological wonder. [Mar 2004, p.96]
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  2. GameNow
    100
    This is the kind of game that literally makes you forget you're playing a game, leaving you barely aware of your body and just totally consumed by the action onscreen.
  3. IGN
    96
    An outstanding game -- a dazzling, masterful achievement...Thanks to wholly intuitive control, stunning atmosphere and satisfyingly clever environmental puzzles, the title easily ranks as one of my favorite adventure offerings of all time.
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    93
    Pure magic. Soft lighting effects and elaborate, detailed architecture give the entire experience the quality of an opium-induced vision where time moves at the speed of your imagination. PoP's immersive atmosphere takes you to another level altogether. [Dec 2003, p.186]
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  5. XGP Gaming
    92
    Ubisoft just can't seem to miss. They are on the verge of having a hitting streak reminiscent of Joe DiMaggio's 56 game run in the 1940's, and in doing so are on the verge of becoming one of the most successful publisher/developers around.
  6. GameSpot
    90
    Recommended wholeheartedly. It looks fantastic and features responsive controls, some original play mechanics, a good story, and plenty of thrilling adventure. In the simplest terms: Do not miss out on this game.
  7. GameShark
    78
    There are so many things that are combined to make this game as good as it is such as the storyline, voice acting, animation and the final ending scene is the cherry on top.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 56
  3. Negative: 8 out of 56
  1. NeilV.
    Feb 23, 2004
    10
    This is one of the finest games that I've ever played (and I've been gaming for the last 22 years of my 25 year life). Everything This is one of the finest games that I've ever played (and I've been gaming for the last 22 years of my 25 year life). Everything is brilliant, the graphics, the sounds, the fight scenes (when you get truly skilled, you'll marvel at the feats that you can pull in this game). The puzzles require that you use your mind a little more than most games, but they're not overly difficult, just hard enough to give this game depth that many lack these days. … Expand
  2. ChaseW.
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    Awesome game,not repetitive.One sucky puzzle,other wise great.It is so fun runnin' over those zombies and getting them in the back,am I Awesome game,not repetitive.One sucky puzzle,other wise great.It is so fun runnin' over those zombies and getting them in the back,am I right?And wall running,man thats fun.I love the puzzles with one exception.Did nice with the graphics,and not too little,or not too much blood. One thing though,not really bad.Has anyone noticed how when Your not holding the dagger,the Prince acts like he wields it, draws it, and puts it away, and he's really not holding anything. Funny stuff. Oh yeah and the last boss is way too easy, more then the 1st one. Only 2 bosses? C'mon!… Expand
  4. GormL.
    Jul 16, 2009
    10
    One of the best stories Ive seen in any videogame. And it achieves that without making you swallow loads of cut-scenes. The combat is a bit One of the best stories Ive seen in any videogame. And it achieves that without making you swallow loads of cut-scenes. The combat is a bit repetitive yes, but everything else is pure gold.… Expand
  5. Poptee
    Jan 17, 2004
    9
    This is a fun game, and not so easy for the "powergamer(s) no more" like me. The only thing I didn't like was the sounds for the sword This is a fun game, and not so easy for the "powergamer(s) no more" like me. The only thing I didn't like was the sounds for the sword clashes: for me they were unrealistic and became very annoying. Everything else is top quality.… Expand
  6. BassieN.
    Jun 12, 2004
    8
    As Warlock said, there is this really annoying bit after completing 93%. A downwards walljump which is impossible to do for me. I've As Warlock said, there is this really annoying bit after completing 93%. A downwards walljump which is impossible to do for me. I've tried about 100 times, stopped because I was about to kill my cats. I've just tried again after 2 months, but I keep falling to my death, too bad. Otherwise perfect and beautifull game on PS2.… Expand
  7. FredH.
    Nov 15, 2005
    6
    Over rated game. Boring and not much for music or sound unless you crank up the volume but then when they talk, it blasts. The moves and Over rated game. Boring and not much for music or sound unless you crank up the volume but then when they talk, it blasts. The moves and puzzles were unique though, and the graphics were pretty good.… Expand
  8. MarkH.
    May 4, 2004
    0
    90% of gamers will only see the first 15% of this game- for there is a respawning never ending battle level that simply cannot be won 90% of gamers will only see the first 15% of this game- for there is a respawning never ending battle level that simply cannot be won (I'm not kidding). I am a relatively advanced gamer, and I have to say that this battle system is amongst the worst I have ever tried to play. It results in an unplayable game that will stop you 15% of the way through it. What a rip off! No kidding- no cheats, nothing you can do but try and try again- ultimately failing. I even brought in other advanced games who all looked at me like I was crazy for suggesting they try to beat this battle it is so ill conceived. Simply the worst game out there masking under the veil of nice graphics - too bad since they are gorgous (from what I saw of them). When are these game developers going to realize that 90% of gamers out there won't deal with quality this poor. I cannot beleive anyone has ever gotten past this level it's that hard and rediculously stacked in the favor of the game. Don't waste your time unless you want to play 15% of a game only to hit a massive brick wall. Shame on Ubisoft for allowing this garbage out on store shelves!… Expand

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#3 Best Xbox Game of 2003
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#3 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003