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Prince of Persia (Series) Review
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Posted: 18 months ago, last updated 3 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Prince of Persia is a long-standing game series dating back to the early 90's. The games all feature the titular prince who must escape a maze of platform-based levels. The game first impressed with its unusually fluid movement and life-like animation. This focus on climbing and realistic interaction with the architecture of each level continued throughout the series.
The original trilogy:
The Sands of Time series:
This more recent trilogy was played in third-person and revolved around your running, jumping and climbing abilities. There were also encounters with enemies played out as fights. The novel aspect of the game was being able to rewind time if the Prince made a mistake or to freeze enemies.
Prince of Persia has had a range of other games in the series since then, most notably a reboot of the idea in 2008 where he relied on a female companion to progress.
The original trilogy:
- Prince of Persia (1989)
- The Shadow and the Flame (1993)
- Prince of Persia 3D (1999)
The Sands of Time series:
- The Sands of Time (2003)
- Warrior Within (2004)
- The Two Thrones (2005)
This more recent trilogy was played in third-person and revolved around your running, jumping and climbing abilities. There were also encounters with enemies played out as fights. The novel aspect of the game was being able to rewind time if the Prince made a mistake or to freeze enemies.
Prince of Persia has had a range of other games in the series since then, most notably a reboot of the idea in 2008 where he relied on a female companion to progress.
Game Details
Content Rating: PEGI 12
Release Date: 03/10/1989
Platforms: PS2, PS3, Xbox and Xbox 360
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fighting, Narrative and Platform
Developer: @Jmechner
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Commitment
Costs
Prince of Persia usually costs £4.49 to £34.99.
Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience. Prince of Persia (2008) offers an epilogue expansion pack that adds a new area, two new moves and unlockable skins. It's only available on console.
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Prince Of Persia The Forgotten Sands
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Prince Of Persia: Revelations
Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake
Prince Of Persia: The Two Thrones
Prince Of Persia: Warrior Within
Prince of Persia
Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience. Prince of Persia (2008) offers an epilogue expansion pack that adds a new area, two new moves and unlockable skins. It's only available on console.
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time was rated PEGI 12. Violence in the game is non-realistic in nature. Characters can be staggered by attacks, however there is no blood or injury shown. When the player is hit, a red border appears around the screen to indicate that damage is being dealt.
Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Prince of Persia Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@Jmechner) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
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