Gaming News 35 years after his birth, Prince of Persia is back and he’s more modern than ever!
While the Sands of Time remake announced in 2020 no longer provides any news, Ubisoft is finally releasing a new episode of its favorite series with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. If you want to know more about Ubisoft’s game, we recommend watching our review video (available in autoplay).
the never ending Story
Mount Qaf holds many secrets, some of which could cause Sargon, the hero of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, to lose his mind. Despite being part of a group of elite fighters known as the “Immortals,” the hero will face death more than once! Although the narrative is present in “The Lost Crown”, the scenario of this episode is above all an excuse to let us visit different and varied locations, maintaining our interest thanks to the few twists and the new features regularly integrated.
Red carpet in the palace
The Lost Crown runs at 60 frames per second even on a Switch, with the option to increase to 120 frames per second in 4K on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The game’s style is inspired by Japanese anime and comics, as you will see in our videos. The oldest among you may regret an artistic direction that moves away from the original game, but Ubisoft has decided to modernize the appearance of its heroes. Very successful for the Switch, you still have to admit that the game is not very impressive on PS5 and Xbox SeriesThe fault is not always very detailed textures, lack of special effects and, above all, animations that are not always at the top when it comes to enemies and NPCs.
Want some action? Here is!
As previously mentioned, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown foregoes the full 3D action-adventure and instead focuses on the 2.5D “action-adventure platformer” Metroidvania. Like other games in the genre, the title is divided into different interconnected zones within the same world. Maps of these areas can be obtained by spending some money with an NPC. While it’s easy to get lost in the game’s plethora of corridors, Ubisoft has thought of everything to make exploration enjoyable thanks to plenty of visual cues and impressive accessibility options.
Particularly action-oriented, The Lost Crown is not an easy game. Enemies have a wide range of movements and it is important to understand the timing of attacks in order to pull off a well-considered parry. Whether he uses his blades, his bow, his magic, or the chakram, Sargon has what it takes to bring those who seek to stop his epic to a standstill. Try hard fans who enjoy being pushed hard are in for a treat, as there are so many platforming stages that require skill. The gameplay is successful, even if a few approaches spoil the party.
Long, hard and uncut
In terms of content, Prince of Persia is generous. The territories are large and allow you to visit the country. Metroidvania requires Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to explore sprawling labyrinths, gigantic bosses, and tricky puzzles to solve. In addition to a generous single-player quest, The Lost Crown offers plenty of side quests and collectibles to collect. Once the main adventure is completed, it is possible to aim for 100% by continuing the save process.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown sets the bar high. The software draws on the best references of the genre, even at the risk of not revealing its personal touch, and meets all the criteria of the very good Metroidvania. It will be released on January 18, 2024 for Switch, PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
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