Since Jason Mechner’s gloriously rotoscoped original for the Apple II back in 1989, Prince of Persia has been a landmark name in the video gaming world.
Sands of Time, universally acclaimed and widely held to be one of the best games of all time, brought the classic back to life in the new century for Xbox, PS2, Gamecube and PC.
Can the latest Prince of Persia do the same for the 360/PS3 generation?
Good review. I kinda agree. My main problem with the game was the ending. Suffice to say, the Beowulf effect the story took (you’ll know what I mean if you saw the movie) just eliminated any sense of satisfaction.
Oh yeah, and it’s JORDAN Mechner. Not Jason.
Well then it looks like this game is getting bought tommorow with fallout 3 hopefully and some other things. Great review Katharine, seems like this game is a critical darling and even though it will be easy I don’t mind, it looks like it will be an experience of epic proportion. Good job Katharine, you always nail these video reviews. I was just wondering though, what other games should I purchase that were great in 2008 and will last me a long time on ps3 or 360, keeping in mind I have played mgs4 and soul calibur 4.
Man, most embarrassing typo ever! I was v tired when I posted this!
Interesting but I’m waiting to hear your thoughts on Left 4 Dead
I agree with Peter, but I have like a month waiting for your review on God of War III !!!
Cheers !!
I loved the new Prince of Persia - your review is spot on. I had pretty much zero complaints about the entire game, start to 1001-seeds finish. I’ll need to play again if I want the last 5 achievements, but I would like to do that, anyway.
Kevin
great review my though exact the same on the game control and art style see more about my thoughts at my blog
The new prince of persia ist great.