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Sit down, and I will tell you a tale like none that you have ever heard.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Release Date: January 18, 2024
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS4|5, Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Standard Edition: $49.99
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
Genre: Metroidvania, inexplicably
So, where were we?
Ah, yes, that's right.
Most people think time is like a river that flows swift and sure in one direction, but I have seen the face of time and I can tell you they are wrong. Time is an ocean in a storm. You may wonder who I am and why I say this.
Wait, what? That's not the right story? Okay, okay. Let me try again.
It was the worst of times and the worst of times for the Persian Empire, that is until a legendary group of soldiers known as the Immortals arrived and felled invading forces from the Kushan Empire. Their celebration is cut short by the sudden abduction of the titular Prince Ghassan! Thus begins a trek to Mount Qaf to rescue the prince and discover the motives behind his sudden kidnapping.
Wait, who am I?
You would have good reason to look at a game entitled "Prince of Persia" and suspect that you, the player, will control the Prince of Persia. I mean, you did in 2010! And before that in 2008! Then before that in 2005, 2004, and 2003! Heck, you played as the Prince of Persia all the way back in 1989!
Alas, wanderer: In Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (A Ubisoft Original), the player takes control of Sargon, a member of the immortals whose mentor, General Anahita, is responsible for Prince Ghassan's disappearance. Sargon is the youngest member of the Immortals, but with his trusty dual blades Qays and Layla he is far from green on the battlefield.
What am I going to do now?
Why, save the Prince of Persia, of course! To do so, you must navigate the sprawling Citadel with its many spikes, holes with spikes, flying logs with spikes, vertical surfaces with spikes, and, of course, spike pits (with spikes). For the first time in the franchise's storied history, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a Metroidvania, or Search Action game if you're nasty. Progression consists of navigating the Citadel, identifying points of interest for current or future exploration, and unlocking numerous abilities to aid in said current or future exploration. And I do mean numerous! Like, seriously. The control mapping screen consists almost entirely of text boxes saying "Unknown Ability". Not to mention all the amulets and Simurgh abilities you can earn or purchase from a merchant.
So...is it any good?
Hell yeah.
Sorry. It's just been a long time...
"The Prince of Persia series has a long and storied history going back decades, and I know none of it. The latest, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, from developer Ubisoft Montpellier, has me regretting that because if this game indicates what else awaits me in the franchise, I’ve clearly been missing out. The Lost Crown uses exhilarating platforming, a deep combat loop, and more to create a new Metroidvania classic." - Wesley LeBlanc, Game Informer
"Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a successful reinvention of the dormant franchise that carves out a marvelous new identity, one that clearly has a bright future. While it doesn’t revolutionize the Metroidvania genre, it certainly elevates it to new heights by refining it and blending in the best aspects of previous Prince of Persia entries. Combined with a terrific soundtrack, a stylish aesthetic, and an intriguing narrative that avoids the pitfall of becoming too overbearing, The Lost Crown marks an excellent start to 2024" - Michael Damiani, Easy Allies
Current Aggregates
Metacritic (86)
OpenCritic (86)
I'm in!
Good! There's a lot to learn in Sargon's debut adventure. Stay tuned as I update this humble |ST| with tips, tricks, and temper tantrums as I miss another parry to meet an early death.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Release Date: January 18, 2024
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS4|5, Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Standard Edition: $49.99
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
Genre: Metroidvania, inexplicably
So, where were we?
Ah, yes, that's right.
Most people think time is like a river that flows swift and sure in one direction, but I have seen the face of time and I can tell you they are wrong. Time is an ocean in a storm. You may wonder who I am and why I say this.
Wait, what? That's not the right story? Okay, okay. Let me try again.
It was the worst of times and the worst of times for the Persian Empire, that is until a legendary group of soldiers known as the Immortals arrived and felled invading forces from the Kushan Empire. Their celebration is cut short by the sudden abduction of the titular Prince Ghassan! Thus begins a trek to Mount Qaf to rescue the prince and discover the motives behind his sudden kidnapping.
Wait, who am I?
You would have good reason to look at a game entitled "Prince of Persia" and suspect that you, the player, will control the Prince of Persia. I mean, you did in 2010! And before that in 2008! Then before that in 2005, 2004, and 2003! Heck, you played as the Prince of Persia all the way back in 1989!
Alas, wanderer: In Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (A Ubisoft Original), the player takes control of Sargon, a member of the immortals whose mentor, General Anahita, is responsible for Prince Ghassan's disappearance. Sargon is the youngest member of the Immortals, but with his trusty dual blades Qays and Layla he is far from green on the battlefield.
What am I going to do now?
Why, save the Prince of Persia, of course! To do so, you must navigate the sprawling Citadel with its many spikes, holes with spikes, flying logs with spikes, vertical surfaces with spikes, and, of course, spike pits (with spikes). For the first time in the franchise's storied history, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a Metroidvania, or Search Action game if you're nasty. Progression consists of navigating the Citadel, identifying points of interest for current or future exploration, and unlocking numerous abilities to aid in said current or future exploration. And I do mean numerous! Like, seriously. The control mapping screen consists almost entirely of text boxes saying "Unknown Ability". Not to mention all the amulets and Simurgh abilities you can earn or purchase from a merchant.
So...is it any good?
Hell yeah.
Sorry. It's just been a long time...
"The Prince of Persia series has a long and storied history going back decades, and I know none of it. The latest, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, from developer Ubisoft Montpellier, has me regretting that because if this game indicates what else awaits me in the franchise, I’ve clearly been missing out. The Lost Crown uses exhilarating platforming, a deep combat loop, and more to create a new Metroidvania classic." - Wesley LeBlanc, Game Informer
"Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a successful reinvention of the dormant franchise that carves out a marvelous new identity, one that clearly has a bright future. While it doesn’t revolutionize the Metroidvania genre, it certainly elevates it to new heights by refining it and blending in the best aspects of previous Prince of Persia entries. Combined with a terrific soundtrack, a stylish aesthetic, and an intriguing narrative that avoids the pitfall of becoming too overbearing, The Lost Crown marks an excellent start to 2024" - Michael Damiani, Easy Allies
Current Aggregates
Metacritic (86)
OpenCritic (86)
I'm in!
Good! There's a lot to learn in Sargon's debut adventure. Stay tuned as I update this humble |ST| with tips, tricks, and temper tantrums as I miss another parry to meet an early death.