Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Before You Buy

[@tannerbeeson8622]

Loved the part where you gave us some straight up gameplay and your first impressions of the latest games releasing

[@michaeljohn5130]

And the fact that it's as usual, Jake Baldino

[@AlexandreMarlos]

Today was only Jake, not Jake Baldino 😢

[@RyuLongRHOG]

he gave us some pros and cons too.

[@spectre-8]

..but you know how this goes by now

[@clashcon11]

Thanks for still coming around.

[@ruigerd]

The screenshot highlighted on the map part is really big for me. The most annoying things about some metroidvania's is finding a hidden thing but not able to reach it yet. The screenshot thing is the best alternative to basically writing down a backtrack guide for yourself

[@kbg12ila]

Honestly it could be implemented in bigger open world games too and things like Minecraft to have us always remember where things are as we explore.

[@TheRealBOBlibob]

It's also nice not having to look after the old screenshot on your console and try to remember where it was on the map

[@AvaValComedy]

When I heard about this feature I hoped it would set a trend for every game hereafter. It’s such a handy, clever idea! I can see it being so universally useful in any game

[@ruigerd]

@@AvaValComedy exactly my perspective, glad I'm not the only being overly hyped for a mechanic

[@hellschatt]

Metroid Dread (especially) and Meteroid Prime Remaster have good ways of helping you with backtracking. But I like this way of backtracking with the screenshots, too. That way you can decide yourself how much you want to mark and remember.

[@brennanscarcello1443]

I was not that into this game and had no desire to purchase it, but after playing the demo I am in. This happens so often for me, devs/publishers need to release more Demos!! It's the best advertising for me.

[@pete7354]

Broo why do you sound like an ad?

[@floodrunner_2042]

@@pete7354it does sound a bit like an ad but they have a point regardless. Some games have a live test you need to sign up for and might miss out on while others make it a pre-order bonus which is frustrating because the people who pre ordered are gonna play it anyway so why not make it a regular download for anyone to get instead. There are still regular non pre order demos but still

[@jomareun]

​​​@@pete7354 **a completely normal person who's enthusiastic about a game they came around on** you: "lol npc"

[@privacyvalued4134]

When I was a kid without any money, the only thing I could afford to play were the demos of games that I could download over a modem. I got plenty of enjoyment out of just playing the demo of each game but I know I missed out on a lot of games by not being able to play the whole thing. Disposable income is nice to have.

[@SackMan039]

I get that it can be a risk for devs and whatnot, but in my recent memory of the past like 6ish years, every game with a free demo I've bought fairly quickly after launch. I still tend to wait for reviews, but to me a demo screams "confidence" like 80% of the time. Will definitely be getting this one

[@VanTemplar]

Honestly, I wish we could have more AAA platformers! This is one of my favorite genres to play. Especially if you combine it with some great story, environmental variety and awesome combat.

[@shleemcollector3988]

I remember them all from the sands of time and coming home after school and throwing my bag aside forgetting about home work and smashing my way through all the fights and the puzzles and obstacles and loving every second of it. Especially the sound track to the two towers (I think it's called) with the gore and the epic scenes of running from that giant beast and getting ready for the inevitable battle with it at the end. Ah good times.

[@Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlaw]

Yes but do you now work at McDonalds cause you forgot about your homework or did the family money or contacts save you

[@rohithkumar8708]

​@@Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlawi played all the time on a pc as a kid. used to skip out on hw, assignments etc. well... I'm a doctor now,not the quack kind, actual medical kind. i still play games and i also study..a lot. it doesn't matter whether you study much in school at all. you only have to develop an interest in a subject and gain knowledge. gaming is simply a mode of entertainment, just because you play games doesn't mean you end up doing nothing in life

[@Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlaw]

@@rohithkumar8708 Chill dude it was a funny sarcastic remark poking fun at the at us gamers the way we are seen. We are all gamers on this page if you haven't noticed. Actual medical kind? Oh so you mean you learned from a textbook that told you how to treat not cure. I'm a detoxologist helping people ACTUALLY cure illnesses from cancer to psoriasis. Doesn't your field deem those diseases basically incurable... Yes, yes it does because I suffered from terrible psoriasis for over 20 years and that fraud of a system did nothing to help. I am now cured, all by simply understanding how the the lymphatic system works unlike your field of practise that can't even cure bacon. A surgeon, now thats a field I can respect. Quack kind... pfff you are the quack!

[@Caanze]

The Two Towers is Lord of the Rings, lol. There's a PoP game called Two Thrones but what you're describing sounds more like you mean Warrior Within. Godsmack soundtrack, running from the Dahaka. Great times and for me by far the best PoP game. That said, I am really looking forward to this new one as I love Metroidvanias too.

[@bigman8733]

@@Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlawbait used to be believable

[@BucklingSwashes]

I just started replaying Sands Of Time. Man, what an incredible game. I forget sometimes just how well-paced it is.

[@kingtumpus5046]

That game is still near and dear to me. I think one of the first games I beat on the gamecube

[@johnwoodard8717]

@@kingtumpus5046 I beat it twice, but could never quite get into Warrior Within, and never played the 3rd in the series that supposedly fixed a lot of WW issues. Tried to download it from Steam but could never get it to work.

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

I love that whole trilogy. My first one was Warrior Within but then I went back to play Sands and then the 3rd entry. I wish that HD trilogy was available outside the PS3.

[@UNSTABLE111]

The Lost Crown has reignited me to replay the 3d prince of persia games...Honestly, if you are fan of the metroidvania genre, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is easily a must buy..

[@acherem13]

Dude you absolutely just sold this game to me with the screenshot feature. I absolutely love this genre and one of my biggest annoyances is when I simply can't remember where an unreachable chest was that was hidden behind a certain mechanic and once I acquire the mechanic it takes me forever to find that place again. This screenshot feature sounds like a godsend.

[@MKhoshahang]

As a complementary information about Immortal : The immortals was the royal army of Persian empire during the Achaemenid dynasty. they were one of the rare permanent corps of that era and always consist of exactly 10000 heavy infantry. Lots of stories are about them, the shared core is about an army of elite warriors who conquered almost all of their known world

[@godspeed1808]

Okay

[@fideloniaco-ut7kl]

As one of the millions of Iranian gamers and game lovers, I am very happy that a game with Persian language and subtitles has come and I hope to see more games that support the Persian language.❤ thanks UBISOFT

[@shannonbayley3684]

This is so much better than expected. I was sold when I watched Matty's review on retro rebound.

[@Jigsaw407]

I love all the Prince of Persia games. Sands of Time was just magical and I still have hopes for that Remake. The interaction between Farah and the Prince was something else. Amazing. I mean, the fact that I still have her name right at the top of my head all these years later speaks for itself. Talk about memorable characters in video games! I also really like the reboot with the cell shading look. They definitely tried new things back then.

[@nicholasjackson8709]

My wife and I loved the demo. It felt like the ori games for the platforming sections and the combat was very fluid.

[@horacionivar2869]

since when has the demo been available?

[@nicholasjackson8709]

@@horacionivar2869 today

[@debiate5]

​@@horacionivar2869since this morning.

[@jaives]

@@horacionivar2869 it's on epic

[@jaygameelixir9610]

@@horacionivar2869today

[@royz_1]

I remember playing the old prince of percia games on my phone with a keypad. Those games were less than 200kb in size (Yes! KB) and I had hours of fun playing them. This gameplay brings back memories. Definitely going to buy it.

[@kbarrettoh]

I’m unbelievably amped for this. My first Prince of Persia game but not my first Metroidvania. Just played the demo and it feels so good.

[@jier9904]

dang, you should definitely try the other ones, this one is really a "modernized" Warrior Within and it's great. Even the old ones still play pretty good (graphic-wise they're atrocious lol, PS2 era)

[@kbarrettoh]

@@jier9904hopefully this kicks off a new love for their series! I’ve heard so much about the Sands of Time it sounds like a must play. I’ll check out Warriors as well

[@willyb8840]

Play Hollow Knight

[@Esfandblue]

Does the game have Farsi language?

[@RealPointVPoint]

Should’ve played WW first

[@Mudamaza]

I'm a huge PoP fan, I enjoyed SoT but Warrior within is where it really hooked with me. That and two thrones, I must of beaten 50 times over. And the second I saw this game announced, I was all for it. I played the demo, and I can tell it's gonna take me a minute to get used to the combat, but I think I'm gonna really enjoy it.

[@etceterax144]

So what you're saying is, this game is on warrior within level? Lol

[@spastheghost]

Warrior Within is the goat POP game

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Try the original

[@Mudamaza]

@@etceterax144 oh no, these are two very different games. I was just saying WW is what made me fall in love with the PoP franchise.

[@RedArc4Lif3]

​@@MudamazaAh fake WoW fan I've got you dawg no worries

[@Virus_Kitten2015]

"Broken" capture card but still got great quality gameplay of 'Prince of Persia' for a "Before You Buy".....the good, the bad......and people wonder why Gameranx is the best video games channel on KZbin......capture great gameplay after the capture card breaks and give a honest, no bias review (even when you're bias).....Gameranx is the best!! Thanks for this! I truly have been hoping for a 'Before You Buy' on this, because I was unsure.....keep kicking ass Gameranx

[@SfinxVid]

I’m not a big fan of the Metroidvania genre but there is something with this one that really draws me in. Played the demo as well and I just want to play more, both the platforming and the combat just feels so good. Going with the deluxe edition so I can start playing Monday already, amazing start of 2024

[@trashaimgamer7822]

Not all metroidvanias are the same. There is two main styles. One is the shooter style and one is the melee style. I like booth but not everyone will.

[@AliTHEChad]

I love whenever the notification says you guys uploaded it a video

[@gameranxTV]

thanks!

[@S197Bryan]

Sands of time is my favorite one. This one I’m super excited about because I loved playing games like this growing up. Like the old castlevania games. I love seeing these type of games made modern like Nintendo did with Metroid dread.

[@eido4889]

Big up the sands of time crew. Pop my oldest deepest gaming series love!

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

This is a throwback to the original Prince of Persia PC games too.

[@irfanismail3652]

Ghost n ghoul old game school

[@wardengrn]

Looks cool, would love a remake of the original with todays technology because the first one was incredible.

[@cenciende9401]

Do you... not know about the remake which may or may not be in development limbo? They've talked about it multiple times on this channel

[@D3th10rd]

They are/were trying to make a remake for the first one but uh... it was not received well.

[@25dec18]

@@cenciende9401pretty sure this is referring to the original PoP from 1989 and not Sands of Time

[@wardengrn]

@@cenciende9401 no hadn't heard...that original was being reworked like shadow of the Colossus...? Another classic Thats awesome

[@wardengrn]

@@D3th10rd i did hear they were about to release a PofP and didn't because it didn't look good and they held off, thought this was that. You can't beat some of those older games, they just beed cleaning up and not messing them up for the new platforms. I tell my daughter about games and she wants to play them now.

[@novathelightning6187]

bro literally persian dubbs and subbs made my mind go boom ,....i was sooo exited when i heard its gonna include persian dubbs and subbs...as a persian (Iranian) teenager who loves gaming a lot ...it made me cry:)))))🔥🔥🔥❤😭 plz Dont hate it ...if it wasnt your taste🙏🙏 ...its a major step for us :)❤

[@robrobob]

I know this comment is late but I really had to say, I love playing games in other languages. Listening to a language I don't understand (with english subtitles) is such a surreal experience for me. Listening to the sound of language can be so beautiful and poetic - I wish more games would do this!

[@nickmcdaniel6071]

I hate how many people instantly discount a game because its a different genre. The comments & the like/dislike ratio on the trailer for this game is insane. Alll dogging on the 2d camera. Same thing happened with midnight suns becusse it was a card-turnbased game instead of another ultimate alliance or marvels avengers game.

[@Ben_Bazooka]

Everybody screams "we want something different" and then complains when they get something different it's mind boggling. I was for once excited for an Ubisoft title because it looked like the developers had more freedom than in other games I don't wanna play Far Cry 8.

[@BaghaShams]

As one of the biggest fans of this game, I have to agree that the story starts strong but then drops the ball pretty hard. Despite that, every other aspect of the game is so good that it makes up for it. The visuals, the extremely smooth combat mechanics, the voice acting, the authentic music and mythology, etc.

[@VongolaXZax]

I'm glad people are giving the game it's props, thx for the honesty Jake. It's not for everyone, but it's really something you don't want to sleep on

[@dangleberries992]

I get all my games digitaly so it would be hard to sleep on it. Mind you, if i had it on disc i still wouldn't sleep on it as i might damage the disc!!! /s

[@ItsCaptainDead]

@@dangleberries992 I will sleep on you

[@tanvirahmed5372]

@VongolaXZax I will sleep on this garbage

[@Hindu9054]

Vahram was hindu king of persia, they made him villain in this game.

[@icyveins-24]

@@Hindu9054 are you looking for historical accuracy in this game over a name? Sargon is not even a Persian character from history.

[@shivam3vedi]

With Assassin's Creed Mirage, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora and now THIS, I think Ubisoft finally is doing it right after a long time🔥

[@user-np5es9hc8p]

Ubisoft “what is old is new again”

[@cenciende9401]

AC Odyssey, Far Cry New Dawn, Far Cry 5, Riders Republic, Crew Motorfest, Immortals Fenix Rising, NONE of these I would consider a 'long time' ago. And the only reason I didn't include Watch Dogs Legion is because I haven't played it, but the people I know who have enjoyed it

[@JprimeWorld]

Mirage sucked to me lol

[@GerardoTostado]

Gotta say, avatar is pretty whack

[@caleob9725]

Avatar already on sale for like 30% off 😂

[@buzzzkilll80]

I'm an old school gamer (born in 1980 and started on the atari 2600), and I absolutely loved the original games in the PoP series! I will say that Sands of Time is probably my favorite, though. I played the demo (PS5), and now I can't wait for the release! I was skeptical at first (especially with the development issues), but with my limited playtime and your review (as well as another youtube channel) I'm truly sold at this point.

[@utubby3730]

Similar here :) Just in case you were not aware, you can play thru the OG PoP on a browser (just google "princejs"), works on anything. Was playing it a bit last few nights in bed on an ipad. Kinda wild that it needed a big boxy PC decades ago and now a watch can run it lol

[@misterlexx2721]

I am 43 too . Coming from NES, Master system era , the 8 bit era.

[@StreetsofATL_19]

1979, started on Atari 2600 as well! Still gaming!😊

[@the_pbx99]

Love that they went back to the begging with 2d platformer aproach, like I was introduced to this franchise, back in the days. Look forward to when it will be launched on steam so I can play it.

[@chrisieneef3848]

I want Ubi to hit on this one I’m interested in diving into the new direction, sounds fun with room to expand

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

Agree

[@SirNolan-fc8ce]

yeah im buying because of that

[@kiarashkarimitari5494]

Great video Jake. I think the significance of this game for Iranians is that for once it has the Persian/Farsi language and subtitles embedded within it. For once Persians can play it in their own language!

[@Texan-jy5vs]

I pre-ordered this last week at gamestop. I've never played a prince of persia game before so I'm really looking forward to playing this

[@Cancel-Flip]

Have fun, it's a great series. I would highly recommend The Sands of Time, I haven't played it since it first came out so I don't know how it holds up. Also the original DOS version is easily available to play for free and its pretty mind blowing if you're into old school games

[@goblindvd]

I wished they continued the story of Prince and Persia 2008, sure it was more puzzle and terrain focused than combat but I liked that and the story. Wished they made a sequel to conclude that story.

[@LOCATIONREDACTED]

One day, the player character will look Persian.

[@darrenthedude7283]

I’m loving this game so much right now ! If you like any metroidvania or prince of Persia game, go ahead and get this now. I got it on sale for $29.99 for the switch and it’s a bargain. Honestly it’s my game of the year so far!

[@Trickyman477]

I'm also skeptical about this game when it was first announced, but i remember that Ubisoft also made Rayman Origins and Legends which i loves, and with your review, you make me really want to play it now.

[@cooltwittertag]

this was made by the same ubisoft studio that made the rayman games

[@xesf]

Interesting enough, doesn't look like they are using UbiArt, the engine from Rayman, but jnstead Unity. I wonder why, because it does look exactly the same concepts there!!

[@SuperColecolecole]

Man your guys channels are such a breath of fresh air. Like talking to a friend clear cut information , pros and cons , honesty. You can feel your genuineness

[@OldSoulNewLife]

The demo made me buy this game . I don’t understand why demos aren’t really a thing anymore . Developers aren’t confident in their games anymore

[@andremalerba5281]

I once read that someone concluded that games with demos sell less because most people just wants to try and play a little then never touch it again and the demo could just scratch that itch

[@GameBreakerGod]

More POP THE LOST CROWN PLEASE! I loved this franchise so much. Such a new breath of fresh air!

[@Hellooooo-kq1hb]

Prince Of Persia x Metroidvania = Sign Me Up.

[@lorddarkseid4009]

I don't usually comment on these, but I do want to say thank you. Other channels are okay, but I tend to agree with your tastes and you've never lead me wrong before. Also, actually showing gameplay is nice too.

[@GodsReaperMan]

The Warrior Within is and will always be my most favorite Prince Of Persia game ever. It has so many amazing combat mechanics, the story is SO AWESOME and they really made the Prince one hardcore warrior in that one as well too!! Really loved this Before You Buy here as well too though guys, awesome job as always!! Definitely will be keeping an eye out for this one!!

[@chief1329]

I'm from Persia. Thank you so much , Been following you for a long time. Love From Iran ❤🤘🏻

[@yourhrbro]

The default Killmonger hairstyle for characters across like 25 different games from different game developers really show the lack of effort in developing games.

[@NinaSoniq]

I remember playing the first Prince of Persia on my Amiga back in the days. Haven't played any of the newer games in the series so far. But I'm really hyped for The Lost Crown. Looks great and I love Metroidvanias. Gonna check out the demo later.

[@Mintcar923]

Had it on Amiga too! It’s cool they put it as an Easter egg on Sands of Time and remade on ps3.. I’m gonna skip the demo and wait for my preorder tho.. Saving for my vacation first week of Feb

[@MrJaces]

Huge fan of all the Sands games, looks like a other added to the list. ❤

[@onewingedangel1993]

The screenshot feature is SOOOO convenient. I hope Hollow Knight Silksong has this, too. Thank you for another great video, Jake and gameranx crew!

[@Bluemaverick11]

I love sands of time. The whole trilogy was great. The ending of two thrones... perfect.

[@KalanTheDrummer]

So happy PoP is back. I look forward to a Witcher-Like or Dark Souls like PoP with a dark theme like Warrior Within. It could be great multi-verse idea for Ubisoft to connect the Assassins world to PoP as they are both from same genre and same location, Persia.

[@AnakoniStark]

The demo was so good that I immediately purchased the Deluxe Edition as soon as I finished it. I havent played a metroidvania since Shadow Complex and to see a PoP spin on the formula is a pleasant surprise.

[@Esfandblue]

Does the game have Farsi language?

[@Esfandblue]

This game must be understood

[@LivingProof98]

You should play hollow knight

[@darrenklein6090]

My friend loaned this to me - wow, it’s really fantastic, deserves more love. I’m a huge metroidvania and Souls fan, this is a terrific blend of those, plus super fun platform challenges that remind me of the original PoP games way back in the day. Highly recommend it.

[@Tirthankar17]

This game reminds me of the OG prince of Persia platformer that I used to play as a kid. I had so much fun and grind with that game. It was one of the first games I ever played.

[@gameranxTV]

👍🏼

[@Blurrybob]

5:13 is that "One Mind" from Sekiro performed by Vahram?

[@moseswarshana9588]

I’m an original prince of Persia fan, I really hope this one at least somewhat satisfies my hunger for the sands of time remake!

[@gameranxTV]

we think it will

[@mateo6482]

Tbh Jake’s praise here is tame compared to most other critics. The consensus seems to be this is a banger, and I’m just so proud for the Rayman Legends team

[@DeathxNote]

Love how versatile the combat is and the maneuvering in this game. Started the demo on hard and feels really great to play. Don't sleep on this one

[@tylervincent2559]

I was hoping there would be difficulties

[@SolidSnake240]

The combat has more depth than I was expecting. I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing combo videos pop up soon.

[@krustytheclown2627]

@@SolidSnake240imagine if Beeg made a Prince of Persia the lost crown combo video, That would be fire

[@richd9003]

I’m so glad you guys liked it. Cuz I did this backwards. Seent it on the shelf. And said I’ll get it. Even tho I didn’t even know they were making a new one. Then I tried to look for a review and just bought it. So looking forward to jumping in probably once I’m done Jedi: Survivor.

[@penngwinn]

Looking forward to seeing speed runs of this.

[@gameranxTV]

👍🏼

[@michaelmonstar4276]

Here's my thing with Prince of Persia: The original was actually one of the first games, and particularly PC-games, I had ever played. That was as far back as DOS, when you had to type in the command-prompt, you know. - I even saw the game in black and white on someone else's PC, but mine was in color and it was quite impressive. It was even a bit scary to me as a kid, with the traps and the dudes coming after you with blades. - But I thought it was cool. I even played 'Prince of Persia 3D' for a while, which went off what games like "Tomb Raider" were doing, but it didn't reach the same kind of level and wasn't received well. - It wasn't until of course "Sands of Time" that it became what that game wanted to be and became much bigger. Though, while I thought it was pretty awesome, with how fluid it was and all its visuals and features, I also felt it was a bit cartoonish or something. I felt the original 2D one was a little grittier. But I suppose "Two Thrones" and "Warrior Within" became a little darker. And at the point when we had a bunch of "Assassin's Creed" games, I was actually thinking that they should probably do a new "Prince of Persia" with that engine, which they actually ended up doing with "Forgotten Sands", but sadly it was a bit of a similar case to the 3D-game and not well-received. Before that, however, we of course had that cell-shaded style sort of reboot, which... I didn't like the style of at first. I didn't understand why they went with that and I also didn't care much for the style of gameplay, which I think a lot of people felt as well. - However, in hindsight I think it's actually a good thing that they did that, because they just let a bunch of creatives do their take on the IP and at least it was taking a risk to make something new and refreshing. - I wasn't against it completely, but again, I wanted more grit and had something more like "Forgotten Sands" in mind, which they should have nailed cause I do think it's the right direction for the mainline games. That said, I feel similar about "The Lost Crown". In that, the first impression was kind of like "tf is this??" in terms of the overall style and gameplay (and the reveal-trailer's music just made it feel like they were trying to be trendy or something), although it did look like it could probably just be a good game. - So I'm actually glad that they did this, because they once again let some creative people put their spin on the IP and create a unique game, and I have to give credit to the executives for just greenlighting a videogameass videogame (like the Rayman-games, and the "Gods & Monsters" game, and so on), which Ubisoft as a whole just should be making. - Now people also can't complain that "Ubisoft always makes the same", cause that's just not true. And while I'm still not big on the style (while it does look good), if the gameplay is good, I'm up for it. And also, it's a spin-off, so that's a good way to basically work around it if they decide to make a more "traditional" third-person adventure type game again. - The remaster of "Sands of Time" first, I suppose...

[@GylleneGott]

You lost me at "You're not the Prince" That's like playing God of War as someone who isn't Kratos, or playing Uncharted as someone who isn't Nathan Drake

[@PeoplePleaser578]

I mean… play the game and you get it. Spoiler because you haven’t played it - It’s heavily implied that Sargon is actually the prince and was swapped as a child. It’s also about him building into becoming the prince. It’s a good game.

[@Y0kensDomain]

Played the demo today. Instantly loaded up D-Fend and played my original copy of POP with my 12 year old daughter. Brutal as ever, and we didn't make it... ran down the clock and needed another 2 min. What fun. Definitely picking this up

[@bf3ram]

Prince of Persia PS2 trilogy is still the best.

[@dannyherbert8011]

I was disheartened by this being announced purely because it looked like one of the mobile spin off games from the screenshots but you've made me want to buy it now so hats off there.

[@theskinnyscampuss6435]

Best game of the year so far. Fantastic combat system and bosses, incredible level design and great puzzles. The Rayman Devs know their stuff. Do not listen to the haters. Try the free demo and give this game a chance.

[@raidenstark4964]

You have IQ brother ❤

[@rohanxdavis]

This game has that nostalgic look to it for some reason. As someone who's played the playstation 2 era POP games, I wasn't sure about this one, but the 2D format is selling it for me. Also as a history nerd, another piece of media referencing the Kushan empire and other central asian ones is awesome, the last time I saw someone pulling from that region and culture was while reading Berserk

[@eklavyamishra4271]

I was gonna try this just out of plain nostalgia. But the combat actually looks pretty good.

[@MrMattMagoo]

Old guy here, played the original on PC 30 something years ago and then fell in love again with Warrior Within. Played Hollow Knight earlier this year and I'm thinkin this'll be my next platformer. Looks great! There's just so much to play right now... I'll have to get back to it later :-D

[@greybushgames1]

I’m not really a Prince of Persia fan but this game looks pretty sick..I’ll definitely be buying it and giving it go..

[@RealPointVPoint]

Ah yes the people this game was made for non POP fans 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@greybushgames1]

So making a game to get people like me possibly interested in the pop series is a bad thing??? Or are you upset that other people instead of clowns like you might actually like and enjoy a different take on a rather lame series ??

[@oxfords1]

Love this game. I wish Ubi would come out with expansions to this game to keep it going

[@karmaclanton5544]

Always loved the franchise. Glad tp hear this one is a good one.

[@Faob777]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:28 🎮 *Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a new adventure set in Persian mythology, offering a refreshing experience for fans of classic Prince of Persia and Metroidvanias.* 01:50 ⚔️ *The game provides enjoyable and challenging gameplay, deviating from the endless open-world trend seen in many Ubisoft games. It offers 20 to 30 hours of gameplay, showcasing the character Sargon on a quest to rescue a kidnapped prince in ancient Persia.* 02:46 🎮 *The combat is smooth and responsive, featuring various moves like sliding, striking, and special attacks. The difficulty is customizable, catering to different player preferences.* 03:42 ⚔️ *Parrying is a key element, offering a satisfying experience with instant kills and cool finisher animations. The game emphasizes buttery smooth controls and responsive gameplay.* 05:13 🗺️ *The Metroidvania exploration includes diverse biomes, challenging enemies, and puzzles. The platforming is reminiscent of classic Prince of Persia, providing a satisfying and challenging experience.* 06:24 🕹️ *The game introduces time manipulation, adding complexity to puzzles and platforming. While enjoyable, it may be challenging for some players to manage simultaneously with other game elements.* 07:18 💰 *Exploration involves collecting items, currencies, and engaging in side quests. The collectibles provide reading material, and the game features a mythical weapons Forge and character build aspects.* 08:56 📸 *The map system includes a unique feature where players can take in-game screenshots, helping them mark points of interest and aiding in exploration.* 09:24 📜 *While the story has cool ideas and lore, it may be forgettable for some players. The strong point lies in the appealing character of Sargon and the engaging gameplay.* 10:05 🎮 *The overall gameplay experience is highly praised, with a desire expressed for more games following the style of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The game is considered a good start to the gaming year.* Made with HARPA AI

[@Lord_Deimos]

I grew up with PoP on the Amiga and I just played the demo, I can't believe ubisoft finally made a good game.

[@Bolkiebasher]

This came as a huge surprise for me. I expected this huge open world and we got this wonderful tight game.

[@krustytheclown2627]

It’s probably because it’s made by the same team behind the Rayman franchise. That team always makes bangers

[@mac-ec8do]

The attack at 5:13 really reminds me of One Mind in Sekiro. Is that type of attack common in a lot of games?

[@BabyKobeeee]

*Use me as an Idk anything about this game but I watch Gameranx button*

[@SJ-fk7mh]

lmao the bat really got him at 9:49 . great game, probably one of my favorites so far.

[@bruce_leon1044]

Just finished playing the demo. Even from that small sample size (it's actually a decent sized chunk for a demo) I can tell I will love this game. At first, I was put off by the price, £49.99 for a 2.5D side scrolling platform game, it seemed excessive to me, but I enjoyed it that much that I may actually get this one right away instead of waiting for it to hit a sale.

[@Laru-]

Uplay sales are kinda insane so that's why games are a bit inflated on the price i think. I've bought games with a pay 2 get 3 offer + a 75% off and another 10% with coins on the final price. There's a ton of good metroid you could get for a fraction of the price like blasphemous , ori , hollow knight or bloodstained. For platformers even rayman legends from ubi has insane value for the price. But ye if i had the money i'd get this one too.

[@cenciende9401]

What the HELL does being side scrolling have to do with price? Did you have a stroke? Fall out of bed onto your head this morning? STYLE has NOTHING to do with VALUE. People like you are infuriating to developers and people who have a clue

[@bryanmay4070]

Just added it to my backlog! I’ve never played a Prince of Persia game, but I like the art style and powers the protagonist has, so I’m looking forward to getting to it

[@Esfandblue]

آیا بازی دوبله فارسی دارد؟چون باید این بازی را درک کرد

[@mmmmmm-up6hd]

As an Iranian, I am very happy, finally, a perfect Iranian prince who has a scent of Iranian mythology in him from every side.

[@alexduffy7925]

Since when are iranians black with modern goofy haircuts, lol??

[@bambotube9440]

As a persian, I am very hyped for this game, I hope it will be good and the next versions will support the Persian language as well.

[@higuysieatedabigsandwich]

How you feel about people complaining about the character being dark skinned, as if they're aren't dark skinned persons

[@bambotube9440]

Bro, we have all kinds of people in Iran, even in the south of Iran, we have black Iranians, and by black I mean completely black, and they are our brothers, so I don't see a problem.@@higuysieatedabigsandwich

[@bambotube9440]

And I forgot to say that they are not even immigrants and are from the original Iranian people @@higuysieatedabigsandwich

[@CtheBernwickle]

Jake.. we all know you only do a before you buy when the game is either really good, or really boring, so which is it here? 0:11

[@EdBoiiiii]

Never played a Prince of Persia game, but I loved Hollow Knight and Ori. Give me those vibes and I definitely want to check this game out.

[@RealPointVPoint]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Nickknows00]

Why does someone from Persia have dread locks?

[@vintagemetal]

Because he fucking can

[@upfront2375]

@@vintagemetal He looks african and half the names in the game are misspelled Persian names.... "Fng can" my azz!!! this is straight up them frenchie fk's fault for being ignorant

[@yashjani99]

The Warrior Within is just a super fantastic game, it is so much fun!!

[@Rolilasx]

50 bucks for a non-Prince of Persia game? No thanks! Thanks for the video though

[@mmmmmm-up6hd]

How well do you know Iranian civilization to play this game?

[@randomguy6679]

50 bucks for the best Prince of Persia game*

[@bivv93]

1:04 why do the capture cards malfunction so common? is there any permanent durable one for gaming consoles and PCs alike?

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

This game doesnt look like Prince of Persia. Its like a game with a Jamaican hero fighting Japanese warlords.

[@randomguy6679]

Weren’t the old games just a white guy fighting a bunch of skeletons?

[@rokaspleckaitis8924]

No, they were not.

[@VVOPOL]

Well, just came back to say I never liked metroidvanias Side scroll games and so on But always was curious about them Tried different ones Ori Hollow knight Blasphemous Nothing really stuck with me But this one.. Is just awesome! Love it And hope it is for real - that guys at Ubisoft needed a bit of a creative game after being stuck with failed big projects So they made like a fan favour but for devs - awesome Even though studio - is no more But from what I’ve heard they are just relocated to another big project - hope that’s true Cos they made a banger job Even I fell in love with it!

[@texwazinthelordoffire9755]

Nice.

[@stylishoverdrive]

as the one for who 2003 2004 2005 Sands of Time trilogy is culturally one of the most important and cherishly beloved games of all experienced(it's months before i had my first pc in primary school and watching Warrior Within gameplay in friends home and acrobatics and animations, Prince look, world look, made me fall in love with it and i planned on having this game once i ll get my pc). The vibe of it, the flow, the music, the animations, chracters, dialogues, lines, voices, stories -they imbued in me and part of my sensations - and it's imossible to have games that feel like that in modern times, especially similar Prince of Persia. And because of all that - that 2d version of Prince of Persia - is a crime, i hate and not even gonna watch video if it's good. it's not TRUE Prince of Persia of 00s. "time is running low, you ready?" "i know what you've seen what you think you've seen in the timeline" "objects once familiar and comforting, now fill me with uncertainty and dread. What has happened here?"

[@dxd42]

Prince of Persia ... but without Persian people haha

[@arnoldvezbon6131]

They got the Netflix treatment.

[@nurgle-j5n]

yup🌚

[@randomguy6679]

So…. every Prince of Persia game?

[@rokaspleckaitis8924]

No, only this one and one other.

[@randomguy6679]

@@rokaspleckaitis8924 Isn’t the Prince a white guy in most games?

[@woodsbowie7227]

Of course were coming back too the channel, your video is well needed!!

[@JoeNeminski]

Metroid Dread really made me appreciate smooth feeling traversal mechanics, so I will definitely check this out

[@moondawwg]

Yes, Metroid Dread feels so good

[@dxd42]

Prince of Persia ... but without a Persian as main character. 👀 Also, the Immortal Heroes being everything but Persians 🤦‍♂

[@randomguy6679]

Isn’t the Prince just a white guy in the other games?

[@rokaspleckaitis8924]

No.

[@strife_ow]

not a big fan of metroidvania games, but i might just check this one out! Honestly, still waiting on the Prince of persia remake/remaster. they got a lot of the original team back on it last year and hopefully theyre able to do it justice!

[@darkspd31]

...complete boycott from me. I grew up with Sands of time, this is side scrolling trash

[@TEFLInstructorBrian]

After experiencing the heart-pounding stealth and escape portions of Metroid Dread, a well as the excellent combat and platforming of The Lost Crown, I think that a metroidvania entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise would be an excellent next step. It was clear to see the influence that Dread had on The Lost Crown. I would love to see those innovations and inspirations evolved even further. I'm currently midway through TLC, and it continues to simultaneously challenge, frustrate, and reward. (I've only found one platforming puzzle so far that is truly out of reach - but plan to try it on an easier setting soon, lol.) 4.5/5 ☆'s

[@jacksmith-mu3ee]

Why does the Prince look like he went overwatch

[@randomguy6679]

Who cares? The game itself is great.

[@Darkuni]

I look forward to buying it when it gets to Steam. Should be cheap by then too :D

[@mab848]

a prince of persia game in a persian mythology with a 'diverse' non persian character yea no thank you, as a middle eastern whos ethnically persian and i've been waiting for p.o.p game for a long time i'll give it a pass, western games are failing badly.

[@DylanCisGood4Me]

That in-game screenshot feature needs to be the new Metroidvania standard. Sounds super helpful

[@eddy7457]

Wow this looks terrible

[@pizzathehuttgaming]

It’s actually really fun if you’re a Metroidvania fan

[@eleganthound]

​@@pizzathehuttgamingwhat if you're a Prince of Persia fan?

[@pizzathehuttgaming]

@@eleganthound yeah I wouldn’t know considering the last Prince of Persia game came out 14 years ago. There’s obviously been a lot of progress in game design since then so I imagine it is hard to compare.

[@randomguy6679]

@@eleganthoundThey’ll like it too

[@rokaspleckaitis8924]

The consooomer types will like it for sure.