Prince of Persia Trilogy HD

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The Prince of Persia Trilogy HD offers a single-player historical adventure experience, with a good plot and sensational gameplay. The high-definition remaster of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Warrior Within, and The Two Thrones boasts beautiful visuals and improved gameplay with digitally enhanced HD and 3D graphics. However, be aware that some players have reported bugs. Overall, it's a great opportunity to revisit or discover these classic games in a whole new way.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a timeless classic with excellent gameplay, a captivating story, and charming characters that have aged remarkably well.
The HD remaster offers improved graphics and the nostalgia of playing all three games in one collection, making it a great value for fans of the series.
The platforming mechanics are superb, with fluid controls and well-designed levels that enhance the overall experience.

The collection suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing issues and poor sound quality, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
Warrior Within and The Two Thrones have tonal shifts and design choices that alienate fans of the original game, making them less enjoyable for some players.
The HD upgrade feels minimal, with only slight visual improvements and some cutscenes remaining in standard definition, leading to disappointment for those expecting a more comprehensive remaster.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
48%
12%
The gameplay in the remastered title retains the engaging platforming mechanics and combat systems that fans loved in the original, with improved graphics enhancing the overall experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and smooth mechanics, others have noted issues such as poor jumping mechanics and audio inconsistencies. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple yet challenging, making it a recommended choice for fans of parkour-centric action and adventure games.
- “The main theme of TTT is duality, and that shows up thematically and mechanically in this game, and it's all pretty interesting.”
- “The gameplay is still one of the best out there: simple and challenging at times.”
- “Good things: omg the story, the gameplay, the combos, the scenarios, the puzzles, everything is perfect!”
- “Three: this game has horrible jumping mechanics.”
- “A couple glitches in Sands of Time within the first 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are basically the same so no complaints there, but I have noticed (maybe it's just me) the audio is very low especially when I try to listen to the characters have a conversation.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
33%
13%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the improvements made in the remake, particularly during gameplay, while others noted that the character models still exhibit a low poly count. Some players found the visuals to be impressive, especially compared to previous versions, but others felt they fell short of expectations, particularly in terms of sound quality. Overall, the graphics are generally considered a strong point of the game, though not without their flaws.
- “Graphics are pretty good for a remake; the only thing giving it away is the low poly count of the main characters.”
- “I chose this rating because like every game that was made into HD, it was the best experience of my life... the graphics in this game just blew me away; it really was incredible.”
- “Game graphics are great, so much better than what I previously played on GameCube.”
- “I've played all 3 games on PS3 for over 50 hours combined now (platinum'd 2 of them), and it's just sad how the only thing they improved in this remake is the graphics/details.”
- “I couldn't believe it, but yes, the sound quality and graphic quality were horrible on the PS3.”
- “The graphics weren't anything to brag about.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
The story aspect of the game is widely praised for its engaging and heartfelt narrative, particularly in the original title, which effectively conveys a believable love story within a short playtime. While some sequels have faced criticism for tonal inconsistencies, they still offer compelling arcs and higher stakes for the protagonist. Overall, players appreciate the blend of classic storytelling with immersive gameplay, making it a memorable experience despite some minor plot inconsistencies.
- “The story of 'SOT' is earnest, genuine, and enthralling, and that's true even today.”
- “I am amazed at how well 'SOT' tells a believable love story in its short (5-7 hour) playtime than most games three times its length.”
- “The premise of the story is awesome, with the prince trying to outrun and outsmart the manifestation of fate that has been hunting him since the end of 'WW'—it's a fantastic idea.”
- “All-in-all, I have a huge love-hate relationship with WW, and despite my gripes about their butchering of the tone, story, and mood of it, I still recommend others give it a chance.”
- “You can tell that Ubi took to heart the myriad of complaints people had about WW's tone, characters, and story, but they couldn't renege on everything WW introduced, as TTT is a direct sequel to that game.”
- “The story implications are obvious, but this shows up most notably in combat mechanically.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with users reporting occasional glitches and freezing issues, particularly on the PS3. While some players experienced significant problems, such as repeated freezes at specific points, others noted that the glitches were infrequent and did not severely impact their overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, many still found the remaster to be playable and worth purchasing.
- “The only thing I would have to complain about in this edition is that, like others were mentioning, there are some hitches and glitches every now and then.”
- “But the big problem with this game is that it freezes my PS3.”
- “For Sands of Time and Two Thrones, it will sometimes freeze your game (I had 5 freezes in 1 playthrough for TT), or sometimes your screen will just turn black and you have to turn off your PS3.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is praised for its beautiful Arabian soundtrack that complements the exquisite Middle-Eastern architecture, enhancing the exploration experience. However, players have noted issues with audio balance, as the reload screen features excessively loud music, while in-game sounds are softer, and dialogue often gets drowned out by louder sound effects. Despite these concerns, the overall quality of the music remains a highlight.
- “The world of SOT is so lovely to explore, with its exquisite Middle-Eastern architecture and great Arabian soundtrack.”
- “The music is still great.”
- “The sound options have a setting for conversation, music, and sound effects.”
- “The reload screen has very loud music, while in-game sounds are a lot softer.”
- “The sound options have a setting for conversation, music, and sound effects; however, the settings don't seem to control the loudness of much of the dialogue.”
- “Dialogue is extremely low and scarabs and water effects are so loud it drowns out any background music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The optimization of the remastered games is generally satisfactory, with smooth performance for most of the gameplay; however, players have reported issues such as major clipping, framerate drops, and occasional glitches that were not present in the originals. While the HD enhancements offer some visual improvements, they do not significantly elevate the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the games remain playable and enjoyable.
- “The remaster has some glitches and stuttering that weren't in the original games, but they are still very much playable and good games.”
- “The HD treatment may not be earth-shattering, but it certainly presents these games faithfully while making marginal visual and performance enhancements.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the replayability of the games, particularly due to the presence of trophies that encourage multiple playthroughs. While not universally loved, the replay value is generally considered good.
- “There are trophies for all three games, which makes for great replay value.”
- “Not one of my favorites, but it has good replay value.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players initially find the grinding aspect challenging and engaging, but many eventually feel it becomes tedious and repetitive, particularly when trying to reach the next save point.
- “I enjoyed the challenge at first, before it became simply tedious to get to the next save point.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “After a while, the grind turned into a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the experience.”