Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown GameSpot Review

Prince of Persia boldly reinvents itself as a metroidvania, and it feels like it has found its new home.

[@richardwhite3521]

The map marker screenshot is genius.

[@TheVype]

I Hope silksong creators looking at this solutions and we willa se IT im morę metroidvania games from now

[@richardwhite3521]

@@TheVype YES. While I won’t fault Cherry if they don’t put it in their game, Ubisoft is a giant developer and Cherry is a very small one, that has definitely changed the map marker meta for all games moving forward. Ubisoft has done it with the photo tags in all their assassins creed games since origins. I don’t know why we all just thought it was a photo mode and not a map marker tool before now.

[@phillipalleva-cox3903]

With no shade intended to the other franchises or anything this is the first Ubisoft game in like 10 to 15 years that I’m interested in.

[@idakev]

No problem with intending the shade. Ubisoft let a few developers leave the dungeon for a while and stretch their legs. They'll be back in the dungeon in no time making Far Cry: Vaas (Insanity Edition) or something like that.

[@Drstrange3000]

These devs from Ubisoft have been in charge of Ubisofts more artistic games. They made both Rayman games and Valiant Hearts. All were received well.

[@aidenduffin1528]

It looks hella fun, but I won't be buying it until (if) it comes to Steam. Not buying it on the Ubisoft or Epic Games store.

[@fernygamer6985]

When is BEYOND GOOD AND EV1L 20th Anniversary Edition releasing? 🤩🤩🤩🤩🙏🏻

[@nichescenes]

But far cry blood dragon and far cry 4 were good. Watch dogs 2 wasnt bad either. 3 was mindless fun. People act like ubisoft is al bad cause their games arent GTA levels of hype but they always felt like a copy company or a company that sees others and makes a copy that's just the store brand and still fine. Like zelda vs that zelda like game (immortals rising) they made without weapons breaking and more hand holding. There still a money wise AAA studio putting out B work...and people expect A...even the worst assassins creed is still fine...repetative and glitchy but fine. And dont they own splinter cell? another good game series. Division is fun too. The crew's a creative idea.

[@ludaelhasia9052]

Just finished playing the demo and it's a fire game

[@noheffthing]

Frrr

[@malcolmholliday9710]

More metroidvanias the better. I wonder where its gonna stack up with the greats

[@alrightthen7059]

Go play it and decided for yourself.

[@tordb]

Metroidanias? You mean 2D side scroller?

[@phillipalleva-cox3903]

@@tordb I assume he does not it is generally agreed-upon that “MetroidVania” is a genre unto itself if you’re unfamiliar and interested, I recommend the metro franchise specifically it’s 2D entries and many of the earlier Castlevania games.

[@Berssange55]

Metroidvanias = Video Game Pizza

[@nooed7056]

"The greats"? Prince of Persia has been among the greats a long time my guy

[@GlazeonthewickeR]

Looks like a game made with a lot of love, care and passion.

[@matace_84]

Lol

[@betelgeuse5203]

It is

[@cruzinthruspace]

My prince of Persia.

[@KoroushRP]

Based

[@s11x]

As a Prince of Persia fan i hope this does well financially so Ubisoft can further expand on the Prince of Persia franchise. However i am not a big fan of 2D games and currently i am looking forward to the Sands of Time Remake. If that does well we will probably see a Warrior Within remake or a new trilogy.

[@PunkRockLifer]

I wasn't a fan of 2D games either till I took a chance and bought this. It is incredible

[@joeymag593]

Considering the glut of bloated open-world games Ubisoft is known for these days, it's a pleasant surprise when they just go all-in on a different style. The art direction and the snappy controls seem like a perfect match.

[@andreasrutledge93]

Excellent review,definitely a must buy for me.

[@88Opportunist]

I thought they DMC-ified the Prince and was super skeptical but this sounds amazing. Ubisoft really is one of the best AAA studios at applying AAA budget and skill to non-AAA game types, I wish they'd do it more often.

[@titusgray4598]

What's a "non-AAA game type"?

[@88Opportunist]

@@titusgray4598 Whilst there are indies that are 3D, Indie is mostly the space of lower graphics alternatives and 2D. So any game type that is traditionally not 3D is either exclusively or almost exclusively represented by the indie or smaller company space these days. So your Beat-em-ups, your side-scrollers, your traditonal Zelda clones, turn--based RPGs, metroidvanias, platformers, roguelites and roguelikes, deckbuilders, tactics, survival crafting games and some of the other genres not known for graphical fidelity games are all more the space of non-AAA game companies these days. There are exceptions of course, like Metroid Dread and this, but that's like 2 in a decade, 3 if you include Ori and the Will of the Wisps after purchase by MS. Even something like Castlevania for instance left behind the 2D space and went 3D.

[@MrJCarter8]

Amazing good to know it’s good, pre ordered can’t wait

[@nickpoynton8918]

Pre-ordering... sigh. Afraid they'll sell out of downloads?

[@duderdude4831]

Why pre-order?

[@ericwalker6477]

@@nickpoynton8918most times there a bonuses you get for pre-ordering.

[@betelgeuse5203]

@@duderdude4831 Why do you care? It's his decision.

[@duderdude4831]

@betelgeuse5203 why do you care?

[@BlueLightningSky]

Metroidvania fans always tell new players to take notes so they can remember where to use which power but this is the first game that actually let's you take notes without having to go outside the game. More games should let you put your own markers instead of putting markers everywhere.

[@daxmichael6855]

Metroid Dread let you place your own markers and it was a great quality of life change. I love seeing Metroidvanias add improvements to the formula.

[@killbill71]

I wish Ubisoft would do more games like this instead of the constant open world stuff. Would love to see a sequel to Child of Light, and a new Rayman game would be nice too.

[@SlayerSeraph]

Warrior Within was the best Prince of Persia Game in the Series and honestly one of the Best Action Adventure Games ever made

[@tenebrisanima9604]

it was the edgiest with a few bugs and a bad map system

[@samslenderman]

Love it so far. I'm a longtime fan of the series, not from Sands of Time, but the original Apple II-GS version I played with my dad growing up

[@wttruax5816]

I had a feeling this one was gonna be sick. Hope it sells well

[@theaces3697]

im happy to hear its a good game

[@Roilbb]

Thanks, UBISOFT for making such a masterpiece. I am Persian from Iran. All elements of the games remind me of Iran. Just Some characters are like Africans rather than Iranians😄

[@ProfessorChaos2050]

Nice review I was expecting a 7 or 8 rating which is still good in my book.

[@Boss_Fight_Wiki_muki_twitch]

The PoP Lost Crown will be the 1st Ubisoft game i've bought in over a decade

[@pedrotraguil8511]

This is basically elden ring in 2D and I love it!

[@roybatty4687]

No it isn't. Ridiculous comment.

[@obiohaijeoma1247]

This whole game reminds me of Metroid dread.

[@MrSiKO12]

They gave it a 9

[@RH1812]

Numbers are irrelevant. Thank you

[@TROBassGuitar]

Looks like one

[@Iblikeyuup]

Thank you

[@chalkyapples9791]

Thanks King

[@solemijo7860]

What

[@dcdc7596]

In some ways the gameplay reminds me of original “god of war” series. Miss that kind of combat and perpective in gameplay. Hopefully they could expand this series in future to play more like the original “god of wars” (more of a 3rd person like in original GOW’s than just in the 2D Metroid-vania kind of style). There are areas in the game that would be nice to explore beyond just the 2D and maybe future iterations will allow us to do that (maybe have some areas in 2.5d style?)

[@joshuastebbing7408]

I’m still annoyed that I pre-ordered the sands of time remake over 3 years ago now and still don’t have it. This type of game isn’t my type of thing, but I’m glad people will enjoy it nonetheless.

[@adamsultana8380]

If this game is successful enough I think they'll further efforts to finish the Sands of Time Remake.

[@GEMINIVice1]

Plan to give this an honest try… Loved Prince of Persia back in the day with Sands of Time and Warrior Within (didn’t try Two Thrones) on GameCube. And then that one entry on PS3 (the one with Elika). So hoping I enjoy this, even though not 3D like the ones mentioned above

[@moemoney012]

Just know going in that you’re playing a completely different genre. My first time playing a metroidvania I put it down immediately because it didn’t click. Go in with the mindet that this is first and foremost an exploration game. Doors are locked behind abilities that I get by exploring other places. Once you “unlock the first door” the game focus will make sense and it’ll be more fun.

[@murdock9054]

Awsome game. Part 2 please, DLC until then be awsome😁

[@hjshoon5244]

Looks like a game well suited to play on gaming/pc handhelds

[@paulszki]

I'm not sure what it wouldn't be suited for besides a mouse & keyboard setup. If you have a controller (handheld or not), this game will play well and why shouldn't it?

[@Macfierce1]

This game looks incredible. Pre-order confirmed.

[@TheOutlawed1000]

Ubisoft is a perfect example of a company that’s better the less money they spend.

[@TruDat91]

Warrior Within is the best PoP game

[@StressingBabies]

The Dahaka was interesting but it didn’t really do much more than artificially extend the gameplay. SoT was so much more impactful.

[@TruDat91]

@@StressingBabies agree to disagree. The Dhaka was the first video game villian which gave me nightmares. I loved it. The gameplay, weapons, characters, story was much better than SOT…. imo

[@eradicatedpulse6896]

Tonal whiplash compared to the first game they went full metal

[@TruDat91]

@@eradicatedpulse6896 not a bad thing if the sum of its parts works. I guess I’m the outlier given Two Thrones kinda/sorta went back to basics. I personally didn’t like how the ‘metal’ wasn’t continued haha

[@TaylorWilmes]

@@StressingBabiesyou didn’t even run into him that much besides the boss battle.

[@velinfransiscahuang7033]

Nice. It's like Megaman series!! 🙂👍🏻

[@Kruz8er]

i noticed at the beginning of the video it said 18 hours played on PS5, but all the gameplay shown featured Xbox buttons. Is that the norm?

[@Bob-gs3vi]

Demo on ps5 has PlayStation buttons so probably just random footage overlaid to the text review

[@solidwisdom8749]

It’s finally back after over 13 years, played the demo and got the game today. Definitely enjoyed the demo and needed the full game

[@Wernershnitzl]

I’m actually interested in this, but it has to go on the back burner for a little while.

[@daxmichael6855]

Right?? There's so many games releasing soon 😮‍💨

[@hopoheikki8503]

This somehow reminds me of Ori series but more emphasise on close combat.

[@wc8561]

Will pick this up but knowing how fast Ubisoft games go on sale and how much they get discounted, don’t think I feel good about buying until it’s on sale.

[@jonahkamps]

That’s the hollowknight map

[@jeveritt8398]

You can tell ubisoft is confident in this game with how early the review embargo lifted

[@politiquementincorrect1984]

Can't wait for this game, and "Tales of Kenzera : ZAU".

[@massdupp]

Well no hollow night 2 so i guess this is ehat im gonna play. Of course i play shooters and other 3d games but after hollow night and ori its hard to find a good metroidvania.dead cells is good but its more of an arcade type game cause if u die u gotta start all over.x box series s is there any other metroidvaniaas worth my $?

[@TGAProMKM]

I think warrior within also successful game but two thrones might not be upto mark followed by POP 2008 and forgottens sands which are unfortunately not successful as once it could be, but i love forgotten sands PC version though.....

[@cephasokoro9504]

Am so happy the game is good like really

[@GolDDarius]

This is the definitive Prince of Persia game to play. At over 20 hours into it, I have to force myself to get off it otherwise I won't put my controller down once I start playing lol.

[@roybatty4687]

That's just your opinion.

[@saneldjukic6260]

We got a cartoon FFS 🤦‍♂️

[@mecharobots]

Think be great to have a 2.5d version and the 3d style pop

[@LyvGamer]

The beginning of the video, it said that this game was reviewed on a playstation 5 but throughout the video the buttons on the screen were clearly Xbox. GameSpot why can't you just say you reviewed the game on both consoles?

[@MasTommy21]

Wow. Who knew.. Congrats devs

[@nichescenes]

Because this came out early, it will get shafted like hifirush. Remember how hyped people were for that coming out good and fresh and come GOTY it got played a fool and renegotiated to somehow being a MID game even when it wasn't. Competition was too high last year when metroid, resident evil, final fantasy, and random indie darlings along with zelda and mario don't auto sweep most cites.

[@PunkRockLifer]

Just got the game even though I am not generally a fan of 2D games, this has completely changed my mind. 5/5

[@MehranS1994]

Tomiris or Tahamreish was the ruler of the Massagites and he was the one who is said to have defeated Cyrus the Great in the war and killed him, that is, he was the enemy of Iran, how is it that the enemy of Iran has become the queen of Iran in this game?

[@FunNFury]

It's a solid game, just played it.

[@Fujitahomaxi]

Why is nobody talking about the fact that rumble is broken on the Switch version of The Lost Crown? Whether you are using a pro controller or joy-cons, only the left side of the controller produces any vibration. This is annoying AF. 😡😡😡

[@WarpstoneHoarder]

Looks like a great steam deck title

[@TheVype]

Second week od January 2024 and already a candidate to goty. 2024 looking good for gaming

[@GrippeeTV]

Crazy how Ubisoft makes a non Open World Far Cry 3 copy paste and they actually put out a good game

[@baryalnoor6346]

Bought it, and must say it's worth it.

[@calvinmatthews1527]

Wow, a January game being this good.

[@darrendyson8347]

I think it would have came out earlier but it didn't want to compete with Mario Wonder and Spider-Man 2 lol frightfully so. Very smart move on their part. Even though it's equally as good as the other as we just mentioned it in its own way it still wouldn't have sold that many.

[@cloudvoid0]

I wish they treated the story and characters with better care but I’m super stoked to play this nonetheless.

[@toxlaximus3297]

How did the devs stop ubi adding mt's and grind?

[@fabioldschoolgamer7911]

The majestic return that the series deserved 👏👏👏

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

I want a Moon Knight game like this game

[@diligencehumility6971]

Do not skip on this, game is *so* good

[@MizzyXGamer]

Why don't Ubisoft give the remaster POP to this team 🤔

[@supergirlvideoclips894]

They gave it to Ubisoft Montreal who made Warrior Within and shutdown Ubisoft India

[@RyuLongRHOG]

I see it as a prequel. The Prince is a child in this one.

[@darrendyson8347]

Do you think this is his mentors or one of his first mentors.

[@KingLich451]

so why is it called prince of persia?

[@7amid-]

Hi

[@TheTheory-zi3nf]

Looks really good tbh but… Not for me, I don’t like time based puzzles in games

[@tigertony7724]

O wow a 9 maybe play it on a switch

[@thebomb78]

A good, well written review.

[@M1tZk1]

0:21 What!? Warrior Within is less than successful? What!? This was the best Prince of Persia ever.

[@Mianroca]

Low sales compared to SOT

[@Flamister76]

Do I need a Ubisoft account to play the game?? Because I do to play the demo. If I do need it for the final game, then it’s a pass for me.

[@ninjachub5427]

Looks great, still it should not have been a full price game.

[@virtualbenchmarks7008]

9/10

[@Dilandau88]

pass

[@GoingGaming86]

so the invincible prince of Persia is pathetically kidnap by a single member of his own guard, and we don't play prince of Persia in a prince of Persia game, uhm

[@mmbp7519]

we wuz...

[@KoroushRP]

Shahs

[@ChrisDeebo]

Good to see glowing reviews for this despite the usual incel hate

[@kennykij1]

Im surprised this is good.

[@joeseward9466]

Pretty sure warrior within was successful

[@duderdude4831]

Looks like a mobile game

[@eraticfx]

I dont mind metroidvania but if they make it $60 + , Im not getting it until discount. If its Nintendo, they make it $60 and never discount unless you mind a physical release and a third party seller. At least they will take discount that.

[@El_duderino87]

It‘s on ubisoft+ (or whatever it’s called). So i‘ll just subscribe, play it and unsubscribe. So basically a 15$ playthrough

[@ninjakiwi2476]

Yeah especially if your outside the US, its 90 bucks for me here in New Zealand, absolute insanity for a metroidvania. Ubisoft+ is the way or just waiting for a discount. Mirage went on sale quite fast so I'm hoping the same thing happens here

[@FirstName69]

It's 50 bucks

[@CrystronHalq]

I bought it for just $46. Honestly the game is quality and polished and is around 25 hours playtime. I dont know why people still complain about a $60 price tag when thats present.

[@KingLich451]

​@@FirstName69this game is worth 30 bucks, tops. Chop off half the price before 2025, and it's the proper price of this game.

[@captaincrunch1707]

Too bad it’s not on Steam. How bizarre

[@haarisajmeri9811]

0:25 really GameSpot seriously warrior within is the best in the whole franchise for me. Like the combat to the story and everything was masterpiece

[@farzin.khalliillii2293]

I don't understand people criticising POP Warrior Within, when likes of god of war and devil may cry use violence and dark tone it's a good thing, but when it comes to POP Warrior Within it's not!

[@haarisajmeri9811]

@@farzin.khalliillii2293 don't know maybe that's journalist brain cell problem. I mean they also don't like spiderman web of shadows and many more games especially IGN also comes on it. I have so many idea's for WW REMAKE if those idea's became reality then these journalist mouth automatically will get shut

[@supergirlvideoclips894]

GameSpot gave warrior within 8.8/10 in 2004.

[@KingLich451]

​@@farzin.khalliillii2293because those games were violent since the beginning. PoP was more about adventure, platforming, at most tough one to one duels.

[@02smitj]

Are the graphics acceptable??

[@xodius80]

a pash what?

[@derrickhaggard]

The fact Ubisoft made a good game especially 1 that I'm hyped about is a miracle. More hyped for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown then Skull and Bones.

[@marvdatboi]

Copped

[@tramer76]

Why does he look like a Gen Z boy?

[@FeridMuayyad]

9

[@tonybarnes4096]

Just from watching this review I can tell this game is gonna be phenomenal . I believe this game deserves a 10 . Day 1 pick up for sure .

[@Antonyt13]

Can't wait! Zoomers in the comments mad because they want AC and Far Cry 😂

[@yonkocommander5531]

Bro not even we like the current state of AC or Far cry😂

[@marquintabell5307]

I enjoyed far cry 6 even tho its wasn't the best game in the series.​@@yonkocommander5531

[@StressingBabies]

I’m not a zoomer and enjoy FC and AC, It’s really just pissy racists upset about this game.

[@yonkocommander5531]

@@StressingBabies haven’t seen anything but praise for this game, you must be in a toxic part of the internet

[@atlantisundiscovered]

@@yonkocommander5531 nah man, ppl were complaining when this was revealed at the ubisoft showcase. it was all over the comments and the stream

[@Tiagocouto12]

You say played on PlayStation 5 but using an Xbox controller ahah

[@switzjon8405]

Were the Persians ever Black with Locks though?

[@sofajockeyUK]

The Persian Empire stretched from Greece to Egypt to Khazakhstan and to India, so yes. An odd question to ask.

[@StressingBabies]

Amazing that in fantasy adventure games with magic that’s what you guys think is absurd. Stay scared.

[@KoroushRP]

On average? No but we do have Persians who have partial black admixture from provinces like bandar abbas here and there. Theres a Persian influencer who literally looks like this guy.

[@danielcasillasarechiga8493]

Were there ever Monsters and Time manipulation magic in Persia??

[@0A01amir]

The dude is not even persian.

[@lehelzelenka207]

Looks like a good looking mobile game. Strange they didn't release it on android and ios.

[@Jabroni_14]

Do you feel the same way about games like super metroid or metroid dread?

[@Arian_SH]

I'm Persian and im beat this game right now , this game was special for me🥲 good job ubi❤️

[@richardwhite3521]

Pitch perfect timing? Pitch =/= Time.

[@MistGR]

PRINCE OF AFRICA: THE LOST BONES feat.RAP music and dreadlocks = 10/10

[@phibucnewbury]

Not gonna lie, the trailer made this game look awful so great to hear it’s good!!

[@DevilMayCode]

It never made the game look awful, people were too focused on the trailer music and main character rather than the actual gameplay that they've been showing so much of throughout all their trailers.

[@mnsega]

It might be great, but it is not the prince #missingprince