Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Preview: A New Era?

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After learning more about it at the Ubisoft Forward, I got to go hands-on with the upcoming title as part of Summer Game Fest.

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The Lost Crown moves the series in an exciting new direction with its 2D side-scrolling action, coming to all platforms in 2024.

A NEW PLAYER ENTERS THE ADVENTURE Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has players take up the blade as Sargon — the freshest member of a crew called The Immortals. When Persia’s Prince goes MIA, it’s up to Sargon to traverse the dangerous 9th-century kingdom to rescue the deposed royal.

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For Prince of Persia fans, playing as an unknown rather than the Prince himself may be a tough pill to swallow, but from what I played, I am at peace with what Sargon brings to the series.

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Easily the most shocking change is The Lost Crown’s giant kingdom ripe for exploration. Ubisoft is taking a cue from Metroid and Castlevania, delivering an interconnected 2D map bursting with areas to discover.

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From cursed cities to mythical Mount Qaf, Sargon must backtrack, find hidden paths, and platform like a pro to rescue Persia’s Prince. With a need for exploration over linear action, this represents a controversial pivot for Prince of Persia players.

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PARKOUR PLATFORMING Sargon wall runs, double jumps, and slides with finesse. Much like the Metroidvania-style games before it, this title is all about exploration and doing so in style, and I have to say the developers do not disappoint.

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Along with a sword, Sargon packs a bow and specialized throwing rings providing ranged options. With skills to upgrade and talismans augmenting abilities, the combat appears varied and strategic.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Preview: A New Era?

After learning more about it at the Ubisoft Forward, I got to go hands-on with the upcoming title as part of Summer Game Fest.

The Lost Crown moves the series in an exciting new direction with its 2D side-scrolling action, coming to all platforms in 2024.

A NEW PLAYER ENTERS THE ADVENTURE Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has players take up the blade as Sargon — the freshest member of a crew called The Immortals. When Persia’s Prince goes MIA, it’s up to Sargon to traverse the dangerous 9th-century kingdom to rescue the deposed royal.

For Prince of Persia fans, playing as an unknown rather than the Prince himself may be a tough pill to swallow, but from what I played, I am at peace with what Sargon brings to the series.

Easily the most shocking change is The Lost Crown’s giant kingdom ripe for exploration. Ubisoft is taking a cue from Metroid and Castlevania, delivering an interconnected 2D map bursting with areas to discover.

From cursed cities to mythical Mount Qaf, Sargon must backtrack, find hidden paths, and platform like a pro to rescue Persia’s Prince. With a need for exploration over linear action, this represents a controversial pivot for Prince of Persia players.

PARKOUR PLATFORMING Sargon wall runs, double jumps, and slides with finesse. Much like the Metroidvania-style games before it, this title is all about exploration and doing so in style, and I have to say the developers do not disappoint.

Along with a sword, Sargon packs a bow and specialized throwing rings providing ranged options. With skills to upgrade and talismans augmenting abilities, the combat appears varied and strategic.

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