Platforming segments, which make up the majority of this game, allow for surprisingly fluid gameplay, although you can also choose to take your time in certain portions of it, as long as your feet are on solid ground. I have never played a game that's more fast-paced and satisfying than this one, although perhaps the classic Sonic and Mirror's Edge are on par. A gleaming, magical wind will float away and lead you in the right direction, a nice touch for this already magical game. You'll never get lost in this game, as you can have Elika show you the way with the push of a button. Even though I would have liked more combat and puzzles, I still think the right ingredients were thrown into the mix, especially considering most people are into fast-paced gameplay or pure combat, rather than having to stop and think for too long. When you enter the different areas, you'll encounter multiple platforming segments, some combat, and a few puzzles that need to be solved. Although you don't need to gather all of them in order to advance, it's fun to go around and pick them up. These seeds appear as you heal the lands, and collecting them requires a nice amount of outright platforming. Simply by opening the map, you'll be able to select different levels within each area, but you will need to collect Seeds of Light in order to advance and enter new sections. They've all been affected by Ahriman's powers and taken over by evil warriors, so they need to be cleansed. This will show you four distinct areas that surround the temple, including the Veil, the Citadel, the City of Light, and the Royal Palace. Soon enough, you'll be presented with a world map. That's what makes Elika and the Prince set out for this new adventure - It's time to fix this mess and heal the corrupted areas before it's too late. Nasty, black ooze covers the once beautiful landscapes, and light is nothing but a distant glow. After a thousand years of peace and equilibrium, darkness now reigns over the ancient lands of Persia. Well, she's no queen after all, but a princess looking to bring back peace and harmony, especially after Ahriman, the God of Darkness, is unleashed from the Tree of Life that held him captive and powerless. On his way home, he meets Elika, an energetic and very strong woman who seems like the queen of acrobatics.
When you start the game, the Prince keeps yelling: "Farah! Farah!" For a moment, you may think everything's back to normal, but think twice - This prince doesn't seem nearly as "royal" as the previous one, and his attitude is definitely quite different at times, you will even think he's too rude! But, of course, you learn to like him eventually.
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Hopefully this new series is here to stay, although you never know what surprises await. Even though that's sad news, everyone needs to open up and embrace the all-new story, as it will take you to places never seen before. Don't believe me? Start playing! - Or read on.Īs you know, the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time series is long gone, and with it, the former prince. Their goal was to create a video game masterpiece and they got it! Prince of Persia should be and will be remembered for years to come as one of the most exciting video game adventures ever created. Ubisoft Montreal has really pulled it off this time. What could be better than your favorite video game series of all time? A continuation of the franchise! While the new Prince of Persia doesn't carry on with The Sands of Time series, it's managed to prolong its unique splendor and exciting gameplay, only making it even better than before.