Prince of Persia

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  • ESRB Rating: Teen
  • Alcohol Reference
    Mild Language
    Mild Suggestive Themes
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Prince of Persia by Ubisoft for PC is a 3D action game that opens an entirely new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe and introduces a fresh Illustrative art style, evolved combat system, open-world structure, and dynamic A.I. -- most notably in the form of the Prince's powerful ally Elika. Set in a land rooted in ancient Persian mythology, the Prince finds himself caught in an epic battle between the primal forces of light and darkness. The Prince must partner with Elika, a deadly companion, to heal the world from the evil Corruption.

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Prince of Persia Recent Articles

  • Jan. 29, 2009 News: New Prince of Persia Epilogue DLC details emerge

    Prince of Persia Epilogue DLC is "over 3 hours of gameplay."

  • Dec. 5, 2008 Cheats: Prince of Persia - Achievements!

    The Prince's quest isn't over until the last achievement is gained...

  • Dec. 5, 2008 Cheats: Prince of Persia - Trophies!

    The Prince's quest isn't over until the last Trophy is claimed...

  • Dec. 1, 2008 Preview: Prince of Persia Preview

    The Prince is reborn. Ubisoft Montreal breaks the mold, and GamePro has all the details on the new Prince of Persia.

  • Dec. 2, 2008 Review: Prince of Persia - PS3

    I was never a huge fan of the original Prince of Persia games, but when the series was reborn in 2003's The Sands of Time, I quickly became a fanboy. The ensuing trilogy on the PS2 and Xbox took the Prince's plaforming roots and turned them into full-scale displays of acrobatics and dazzling swordplay. But the Prince's ability to reverse time became the core of the three aforementioned games-and it's mysteriously absent in the franchise's debut on the PS3 and Xbox 360.
    But it's not the end of the world because the new Prince of Persia represents a fresh start for the series. Not only is the time control mechanic gone but the visual style has been completely overhauled, placing the Prince in a colorful yet gritty cel-shaded world. Fans of the series will be relieved to hear, though, that stunning leaps and wall-runs still form the basis of the gameplay. There's also a new sword-based combat system and abundant environmental puzzles to solve. The new foundation proves to be a boon for the Prince because the old formula was starting to smell stale. In my opinion, the new storyline, visual update and improved gameplay mechanics are just what the doctor ordered-it culminates in a game that is much more fun than its close cousin, Assassin's Creed.

    THE BOTTOM LINE: A much-needed and welcome reboot for the series, Prince of Persia integrates wonderfully fun acrobatics with often-tricky swordplay, presented in a beautiful new, cel-shaded art style; it's an excellent debut for the franchise on the PS3 and Xbox 360.