Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Release Date: May 18, 2010
Adventure, TPP, fantasy, 3D platformers, movies, action adventure, time manipulation, singleplayer
Steam
Another major installment in the famous action adventure game series. In terms of story, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is set between The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, and focuses on the events that caused the drastic, dark change within the Prince. Upon reaching his brother’s realm, the Prince finds the capital city about to fall, besieged by an enemy army.
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is another chapter of a tale about a fearless Prince of Persia. This production goes back to solutions known from the trilogy that included: Sands of Time, Warrior Within, and The Two Thrones, released in the years 2003-2005. Story-wise, The Forgotten Sands fill a 7-year-long gap in the prince’s life, i.e. the events between Sands of Time and Warrior Within. It answers an important question: What caused the drastic change in the prince’s personality?
The game takes off right after the events in Sands of Time. On his exhaustive journey across the realm of Azad, the prince decides to visit his brother’s kingdom. Unexpectedly he finds a huge army storming the central palace. Without giving it a second thought he decides to use the power of Sands of Time once again in order to save the kingdom from total annihilation. This decision launches another great adventure.
The gameplay strongly resembles the system known from Sands of Time and Warrior Within. Thus, it consists of two major elements – spectacular combat and breathtaking acrobatics that the prince performs to beat the diverse levels designed by Ubisoft programmers. Again you get to use Sands of Time, which give the prince a measure of immortality, since his life is protected by the ability to reverse time. In The Forgotten Sands, the prince can additionally control forces of nature and use them to his own goals (e.g. in combat or while solving environmental puzzles).
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is based on Anvil game engine, which was previously used in two games in the Assassin’s Creed series, Prince of Persia from 2008, and Shaun White Snowboarding. It is also noteworthy that the protagonist is again voiced by Yuri Lowenthal (known from the first two games in the trilogy).
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Last Update: July 9, 2010
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Game Guide & Walkthrough
In this guide you will find a solution which will help you in completing the game, as well as a description of all the Hidden Sarcophaguses locations.
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The main pros of the game
- Fun and Unique Puzzles: Many users praised the inclusion of water puzzles and the overall puzzle-solving mechanics, which added a new dimension to the gameplay.
- Standard Beat 'Em Up Combat: The combat system, while noted as simpler than previous titles, was still considered enjoyable and engaging.
- Nostalgic Feel: Several players appreciated the game?s connection to earlier titles in the series, providing a sense of nostalgia.
- Graphics and Visuals: The game received positive remarks for its graphics and visual design, with some areas described as beautiful.
- Short Playtime: The game can be completed in a relatively short time (6-8 hours), making it accessible for casual players.
The main cons of the game
- Bugs and Glitches: Many reviews highlighted the presence of bugs that could disrupt gameplay, including a specific glitch that halts progress at a certain point if players haven't unlocked necessary abilities.
- Repetitive Combat and Enemy Types: Users noted that combat can become monotonous due to a limited variety of enemies, which are recycled throughout the game.
- Long and Boring Runbacks: Some players found the level design led to tedious backtracking, which detracted from the overall experience.
- Lack of Character Depth: Characters, including allies and antagonists, were often described as bland or uninteresting, failing to engage players emotionally.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Depth in Story and Characters: Many reviews expressed disappointment with the narrative, feeling it lacked the depth and engagement found in previous installments of the series.
- Improved Combat Mechanics: Users noted a step back in combat mechanics, such as the absence of blocking and less dynamic enemy interactions.
- Variety in Environments: Several players wished for more diverse and visually appealing environments, as much of the game takes place in similar-looking settings.
- Polish and Optimization: Some reviews indicated that the game felt rushed or poorly optimized, especially noted in the PC port experience.
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Average score from 3551 votes. 1469 players anticipated the game.
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Prince of Persia Series
A series of productions bordering on platform and action adventure games, inspired by the culture and history of the Middle East. The brand was created by Broderbund SoftwareHowever, it is currently being developed by Ubisoft. The father of the series is American programmer Jordan Mechner (author of, among others, the game Karateka).
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Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows June 8, 2010
Nintendo DS May 18, 2010
PlayStation 3 May 18, 2010
Xbox 360 May 18, 2010
Nintendo Wii May 18, 2010
PlayStation Portable May 18, 2010
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal / Ubisoft Singapore (PC) / Ubisoft Singapore (X360) / Ubisoft Singapore (PS3)
Publisher: Ubisoft
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB, 8 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7
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