Review Prince of Persia The Lost Crown PS5 A Slick Satisfying and Royally Robust Metroidvania
Crowning glory.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the first major game in Ubisoft's beloved series in a very long time, so we have to give the publisher some kudos for not playing it safe. While a straightforward remake of The Sands of Time is also on the way, this entry is a side-scrolling action platformer with a Metroidvania structure. It simultaneously calls back to the franchise's past and takes it in an interesting new direction, and fortunately, the formula works a treat.
You play as Sargon, a young warrior and the latest member of the Immortals, an elite group protecting Persia from invading forces. When the titular prince Ghassan is abducted, you're ordered to bring him back safe and sound. However, the perpetrators lead you to Mount Qaf which, unbeknown to the Immortals or the enemy, is cursed; time's linear path is fractured, leading to all sorts of bizarre, paradoxical situations. It's a neat setup that makes for a fun narrative through-line.
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