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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Ubisoft Montreal

2003•Platformer•PEGI 12•About 10 hours

Taste attributes: actionadventuredisasterfantasyheistmonster/alien/supernaturalmusic/dancemyth/fairytaleromancevehiclesfasttried & testedimaginaryglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questcomplex relationshipempowerment/personal growthfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashhuman spirit/resilience/survivallove conquers allrescue/escape/jeopardyself destruction/implosionsocial commentaryunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, expansive platformer, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Pace: very fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

IGDB rating

83 / 100

783 ratings

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About This Game

Deceived by the treacherous Vizier, I was led to unleash the Sands of Time curse upon the Sultan's kingdom. With little but an ancient dagger and a devious princess to aid me, I must undo my fatal mistake. Mine is a fight for survival… not glory. • Reverse, accelerate, and slow time itself with the almighty Sands of Time. • Master the Prince's speed, agility, and ferocious fighting skills. • Explore and survive the vast kingdoms of medieval Persia.

Summary: IGDB

Story

King Sharaman of Persia and his son, known only as the Prince, pass through India en route to Azad and conquer a city with the aid of the local Maharajah's traitorous Vizier. During the battle the Prince seeks to win honour and glory in his first battle and heads straight to the Maharajah's treasure vaults, where he discovers the mythical Sands of Time safely contained within their Hourglass and the Dagger of Time, which he quickly learns can turn back time a short amount. When the Prince presents the dagger to his father, the traitorous Vizier demands it as payment, but is refused by King...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionAdventureDisasterFantasyHeistMonster/alien/supernaturalMusic/danceMyth/fairytaleRomanceVehiclesAll consuming questComplex relationshipEmpowerment/personal growthFighting evilFish out of water/culture clashHuman spirit/resilience/survivalLove conquers allRescue/escape/jeopardySelf destruction/implosionSocial commentaryUnderdog triumphs

Keywords

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Details

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft Entertainment
Released: 11 November 2003
Series: Prince of Persia
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Time to beat: 5h rushed, 10h normally, 11h complete
Age rating: PEGI 12
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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