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May 2010
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The editors liked
Great gameplay
Magic elements are refreshing
Looks spectacular
Combat is hugely improved
Traps and puzzles are a blast to run through
Interesting
Endearing cast of characters
The editors didn't like
Lacks personality
Storyline doesn't really pull you along
Too linear to allow much exploration
Boss fights are fun
But too simple
Ultimately too shallow to be a "real" Prince of Persia
Abstract: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is an odd conundrum as a video game. Strictly speaking, Forgotten Sands is not a movie-tie in, though it was released in the same month as the feature film Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Furthermore, Forgotte...
Abstract: Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands for the Xbox 360 is a good looking game and fans of the franchise who enjoy the Prince’s high flying acrobatic moves will undoubtably enjoy this entry into the series. Unfortunately, the combat in the game is less..
Abstract: Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time stands as one my favorite games. At the time of its release, the game's re-imagined beauty and control was like nothing we had seen. Go back and play it today and it still holds up, a magical journey with...
Abstract: If we could rewind time like the titular prince, we might go all the way back to The Sands of Time, 2002's Prince of Persia title that The Forgotten Sands apparently harks back to. Or maybe we'd go back to school and crack onto more girls or try harder...
Forgotten Sands is much better than the 2008 Prince of Persia, but still not as great as Sands of Time – the game it so obviously seeks to recapture the spirit of. The story and visuals are unimpressive, but the combat and platforming are good enough t...
Story-wise, you'll be hooked enough that you'll want to finish Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, but it's the always engaging gameplay that's king here. The narrative is a bit slight at a mere 8-10 hours, which is fine for a single-player game, bu...
Platforming sections have lots of thrilling moments, New abilities spice up the standard jumping action, Clever puzzles require careful thought to complete, The prince's narration adds personality to the story.
Combat is shallow and way too easy, Camera restrictions makes certain sections difficult to navigate, Early portions are too familiar.
The prince's high-flying adventure is marred by camera issues and weak combat, but the excellent platforming is still loads of fun....
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Published: 2010-05-18, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: The 2008 release of Prince of Persia took the franchise in an invigorating new direction, employing open-world design and a painterly artistic style to great effect. It breathed life into a series that had been treading water for years, but you won't s...
