Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
- July 26, 2023
- Ubisoft Montreal
Get on Epic Games Store"Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands" is the latest entry in the Sands of Time universe, following the Prince to his brother's kingdom under siege. The Prince utilizes ancient Sand powers to save the kingdom, leading to epic battles and acrobatic feats in a reinvented classic gameplay experience. Players can control nature and time in this action-packed adventure, showcasing the Prince's journey to true leadership.
Reviews
- The game features incredible graphics and visual improvements, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a fun and engaging adventure experience, especially for fans of the Persian setting and story-driven gameplay.
- Many players find it enjoyable enough to replay, indicating a strong overall appeal.
- The game suffers from frustrating controls, movement mechanics, and camera angles that can lead to confusion and character deaths.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including missing files and game-breaking glitches that hinder progress.
- The complexity of controls and mechanics can be overwhelming, making gameplay less enjoyable and more reliant on luck.
- story9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising it as a solid adventure plot that appeals to fans of the genre, while others criticize it for feeling incomplete and lacking creativity after the original writer's departure. Although there are elements of intrigue, such as the introduction of the prince's older brother, some players feel this was a contrived addition aimed at franchise expansion. Overall, while the narrative has its flaws, it is still considered better than previous installments, and the game's graphics and gameplay help to elevate the experience.
“A must for a person who likes adventure games with a good story plot.”
“But, to be fair, this was still a good story and certainly nowhere near as bad as Prince of Persia 2008.”
“But in the end, because the bugs are resolvable and because of an overall good story and excellent graphics, I will recommend this game.”
“Finally, a criticism of the story itself and the prince's mannerisms.”
“First, the story - the notion that the prince has an older brother seems to be a deliberate afterthought in order to make more money on the franchise.”
“It would seem that as soon as Jordan Mechner checked out of writing the story for the game, the rest of the team lost creativity.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the latest Prince of Persia game have received praise for their impressive development and visual quality, with realistic fire effects and beautiful backdrops that stand out even by 2010 standards. However, some players feel that the focus on graphics may have come at the expense of gameplay functionality, as poor camera angles can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, while the visuals are commendable, they are marred by technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
“On the one hand, I have to commend the incredible graphics development and improvements with each release in the Prince of Persia franchise.”
“But in the end, because the bugs are resolvable and because of an overall good story and excellent graphics, I will recommend this game.”
“The graphics are good, even by 2010 standards - fire looks very realistic, and backdrops are gorgeous, but the water is strangely low-res.”
“It is as if Ubisoft hurried the development and release of this game and focused so much on the design, graphics, and visuals that they forgot the basics of just 'making the game work as it is intended to.' At points in the game, the camera angle is so poor that it is unclear what direction you have to use to jump, and you end up sending the prince to fall to his death.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over complicated controls, movement mechanics, and camera angles. Critics argue that the increased complexity of maneuvers and controls detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of frustration that overshadows the game's potential enjoyment.
“Despite all of the bugs, I have a more general criticism that they have made the game unnecessarily more complicated. By this, I do not mean 'difficulty level.' What I mean is the increasing number of moves and maneuvers, as well as the controls and keyboard/mouse mechanics used for the same.”
“Even with that, this level of complexity in mechanics was unnecessary.”
“Great game but frustrating controls, movement mechanics, and camera angles.”
“Beside all of the bugs, I have a more general criticism that they have made the game unnecessarily more complicated - by this, I do not mean 'difficulty level.' What I mean is the increasing number of moves/maneuvers, and the controls/keyboard and mouse mechanics used for the same.”
“Frustrating keyboard and mouse mechanics ruined the game for me...”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as evocative and well-orchestrated, featuring a variety of instruments; however, it tends to become repetitive and lacks excitement after establishing the initial mood. Some players also noted the absence of voice work, which detracted from the overall experience.
“The music is suitably evocative, but after capturing the initial mood, it becomes repetitive and unexciting, though the orchestration features a variety of instruments and is well-played.”
“I was hoping to get some of that with good graphics, music, story, and some climbing thrown in.”
“I checked all the volume settings; the music and effects work, but there are no voices.”
“The music is suitably evocative, but after capturing the initial mood, it becomes repetitive and unexciting, even though the orchestration uses a number of different instruments and sounds well-played.”
