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(More customer reviews)Few games evoke the passion and yearning to play than the Prince of Persia series has for me. The amazing balance between combat, adventure, and puzzles was all I could have ever wanted in a franchise. Heck, even the 2008 reboot was immense fun even without the hordes of enemies. I was willing to sacrifice that aspect in order to have a hugely engrossing and epic story. It should come as no surprise that after the cliffhanger that was the end of the '08 PoP (and the subsequent DLC) that I wanted that storyline to progress into another full length game. I didn't get that. Instead we're sent back to the Sands of Time universe for another go-round with that Prince for a game that supposedly is set after The Sands of Time and before Warrior Within.
THE STORY:
The Prince ventures to meet with his Brother, Malik. When he arrives he sees his brother's castle is under attack. Skip ahead a bit and--against the Prince's wishes--Malik summons the Sand Army, thinking if he can get them to obey him he would have as many soldiers as there is sand in the desert. This backfires, and therein lies the rest of the game.
I'm sorry Ubisoft but you dropped the ball with The Forgotten Sands. The only thing you succeeded in doing was giving us the acrobatics, puzzles, and fighting, that we loved so much with the original PS2 series. That's all. Even then, the fighting gets unbelievably repetative, becoming nothing more than a button masher. The magic powers you receive are just plain awesome though that helps add much needed depth to the combat system. But the real treat begins and ends with the puzzles and acrobatics. Freezing water to get across gaps, recalling parts of long since crumbled buldings, and of course, wall-running, is where this game truly rises to the challenge.
Now, though it breaks my heart to do so, I will state my grievances.
1. The story. It's terrible. After Malik called upon the Sand Army I lost all interest, I didn't care if Malik lived or died. I just wanted to play the game. Not once does he reference The Sands of Time (even though it supposedly just happened). Nowhere is there any looming dangers that face the Prince in Warrior Within (namely, the Dahaka), even though they said at the beginning of WW that after he unleashed the Sands in the first game the Dahaka started chasing him.
2. The graphics. After the awe-inspiring display that we got with the 2008 Prince, this is a huge letdown. It doesn't help that the character models are awful, I'd even venture to say they look like PS2 models, but when you have the Whirlwind power and the water freezing ability looking so good, it's obvious they rushed.
3. The bonus game modes, Challenge Mode, and Time Trial. Taking a cue from Dante's Inferno, you battle hordes of progressively difficult enemies to see how fast you can beat it. But Dante's Inferno had 50 waves, Prince of Persia has 8. You read that right, 8. You get nothing for beating it either. And then there's Time Trial. You have to beat 250 enemies in five minutes. Not hard. I beat it my first time without using special powers and had over 90 seconds to spare. Lame.
All in all, if you could find this game for 20-25 bucks and are a fan of the Prince, definitely pick it up. But there is no way I can justify recommending someone spend 60 dollars on a game I beat in 7 hours with 2 different game modes that I beat in a combined time of 10 minutes. This game was rushed, plain and simple, and a definite black mark on the franchise's good name.
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Product Description:
Embark on an adventure to an exotic land and unleash your legendary moves on enemies as the acclaimed Prince of Persia: Sands of Time story line makes its return. Unfolding with the mystery and powerful narrative that have become classic elements in this series, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands challenges you to unleash powerful offensive attacks and destroy your enemies. Race against time in an unforgiving world as you experience the return of the vaunted Prince of Persia.
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Synopsis
Journey to a land of legendary combat and mysterious circumstances in this new installment to the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time franchise. Prepare yourself for impossible battles and know that you will come face to face with death as you engage in deadly combat. Experience many of your favorite elements from the original series as well as new gameplay innovations. The mystery and magic of the old-as-time fight between good and evil comes to life with all its rewards and consequences in Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands.
Features:
Latest installment in thePrince of Persia: Sands of Time story line
Encounter enemies determined to take you down
Confront the danger that lurks around you in a land of mystery and intrigue
Unleash powerful offensive battle measures against opposing forces
Face off against well-matched enemies in battles of deadly significance
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