I Beat Prince of Persia The Lost Crown...Here's My Review

[@shigshug8581]

I honestly believe the Prince of Persia series is underrated. A lot of the ideas and mechanics from Assassins Creed and Uncharted series got it from older Prince of Persia games.

[@jimmythegamer2231]

Assassin's Creed 1 started off as a new Prince of Persia game before they decided to make it its own IP

[@TheTyisawesome]

Right Assains Creed ripped them off

[@EngineeringScience015]

I do not think it is underrated. I think that AC was a breath of fresh air that substituted it for quite a while since there is plenty of opportunities than just something set in Persia. I think it had a great run, but we can see from this game they are trying to go in a good direction. It still won't be as famous as AC in my opinion.

[@michaelmcclain6369]

It's interesting when Ubisoft actually let a dev have enough time and creative control, they're actually able to make a good game

[@robertjv]

The thing is, Ubisoft can actually make great games. They just have bad decisions

[@wathah323]

They are Canadian.

[@bloodyair269]

Ubisoft has tons and tons of creative developer. It just the higher ups are utter moronic with their bussiness decision. "I like the game but it's getting hated by our consumers? Double it down! Shove it on their throat! I enjoy it so they must enjoy it to!" -some stupid higher ups on ubisoft

[@joelsytairo6338]

You can really tell this game was a passion project at every level

[@1995krampe]

Glad to see more Metroidvania games Metroid dread really surprised me and I think this one will too

[@HeroC14]

Metroid is not a Metroid-vania. It's Metroid.

[@GisherJohn24]

I like it. But…. I don’t like the linear 2d decision. The freedom we had in the magnificent 3d original was truly amazing. I still find that 15+ year old game superior. I don’t like being restricted going left to right for this type of adventure. Fun. Good combat graphics, sound etc….But I wanted to open up that beautiful world I saw behind our beloved character.

[@joelsytairo6338]

That term always felt icky to me idk why

[@linkvagar2336]

I don't see how this game being good is a surprise when it's made by the Rayman Legends devs.

[@MrBergste]

That always seems to be the pattern. The majority of games that have demos available are the ones that review very well. I feel like demos should become a mandatory thing for games. It will force these companies to develop the game at least well enough to present to the masses rather than the typical 'release now fix later' model.

[@mgxzazfbyjuchrisclarkvpz236]

Sony and Microsoft don't do enough to force/promote devs and publishers to make pro gamer decisions. It's THEIR platform and store, if they wanted to they could have a demo be mandatory. They could be strict in making sure games have a baseline level of polish. Mandatory quality/performance modes as well as an uncapped framerate mode for when the next console comes out, so that games will automatically get resolution/framerate boosts via backwards compatibility. T Hell, they could even have a rule that devs who've made a game within the last 8 years must go back and patch their previous games that are in need of higher resolution/better framerate. This would help bring consoles up to speed with the PC and its vastly superior backwards compatibility. There's so much more they should be doing to bolster console gaming. None of these things are unreasonable either, nor do they require "that" much work. They don't do this because they don't want to "restrict" companies. They cater more to publishers than gamers. Steam on PC is doing much more for their customers than the console makers and that's damn shame but we've been trained to sort of accept the bare minimum. Just look at how awful the return policies are (esp Sony)! If you so much as download a game you cant get a refund even if the game is broken and sold on lies.

[@olijackson3870]

There’s a lot of things I love about this game but one of them that really stood out was the intricate platforming sections that take practice to get through.

[@YadamanTV1]

As a solo developer making an action platformer I am really interested in all the decisions development teams make when it comes to, mapping abilities to certain buttons, parallax backgrounds, partical effects sound design, UI. UNDOUBTEDLY GOTTA HAVE SOME SORT OF MAP OPTION

[@Dorff_Meister]

Thanks for the preview. I need to check out the demo! I'm a Prince of Persia fan since the DOS days where I used to "speed run" it. I loved that game and most of its successors (well, not PoP 3D) and the AC games it spawned.

[@dgsrbn]

This video is so enjoyable, I think you should do more reviews like this one!

[@joseijosei]

For me, the surprise wasn't that the game is good. The surprises were how big the map is, how well done the platforming is, how fair and difficult, at the same time, it feels, and how great the combat system is. You can make amazing long combos againts small enemies (not at the level of DMC5, of course), and have stylish epic fights againts bosses. Some of them were among the most epic boss fights I've ever seen in a videogame. The platforming is well done, and fun, because it wants the player to do everything almost perfectly at times. Puzzles are great. Even tho the story and lore barely works, I want more of this. There are many games of this genre, but there isn't one doing everything The Lost Crown does. It's a really nice mix, which makes it quite unique. A lot of people compare it to Hollow Knight, but I think it has a lot more in common with Strider.

[@joelsytairo6338]

Very sophisticated combat system

[@Ederfb78]

The screenshot features should now be included in all future Metroidvania games! Best features in a long time! No need to use the Switch screenshot button anymore hehe I'm so excited for this game! Metroidvania are my best style of games! Cannot wait for next week!

[@LooseAsADEUCE]

I can't wait for this one. It looks really, really good and I'm glad it is getting positive buzz.

[@LaEscuelaDelEncanto]

I’m addicted to this game

[@Fr33dan]

I have been excited about this since it was first announced so I'm glad it turned out good.

[@joel-chan3890]

Playing this game on immortal difficulty is so rewarding since you die in one or two hits I highly recommend it

[@superwaynem]

Pleased the game received some decent reviews and hopefully, this will fuel my Metriodvania needs until we get a Silksong update.

[@TwstDDrKMnD]

It looks really good and fun! 👍 Can't wait to try this on for myself. Personnally one of my most anticipated game this year! Looks like they nailed it with the high metacritic scores

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

The switch version of Prince of Persia and the lost Crown is the lead platform, and it shows and hats off to Ubisoft. They are one of a few developers outside of Nintendo that can get the best out of the switch hardware..

[@johnodaz1273]

Great Video Jon(SW). Yh since Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was first Announced and it was a 2D Action Platformer, I was hooked and with every Trailer, it just looked better n better plus really good n fun. I am glad it is a really Good Game and I am looking forward too checking out the Demo before the Full Release.

[@mattx449]

This looked cool when first shown. I’m glad you weren’t disappointed

[@hododod246]

Glad that it s getting good reviews. People tried to cancel this game because of the main character. It got so much push back when it was announced.

[@The-Vitruvian-Man]

Lookin forward to it. Dark Light is another 2D action platformer that releases January 30th on PlayStation; it looks real good as well.

[@sharinglungs3226]

I really enjoyed the demo and didn’t expect to play so much of the game I was wondering if Ubisoft screwed up and gave us the full game. It plays really well on the switch too. I’m looking forward to play the full game next week.

[@NickybobGames]

I’m excited for this! Love the heavy Metroid Dread vibes! Will definitely be trying the demo out on PC and Switch!

[@extofer]

For those of us that have been paying attention, we knew the game was probably going to be great. the developers of Rayman Legends don’t mess around.

[@Andyvale32]

My copy comes today. i can't wait. i loved the original games, so I am looking forward to playing this one

[@TheMTOne]

Looks good, from early reviews to now. I can't wait for next year when it comes out on Steam!

[@Mintcar923]

If you think about it Warrior Within was MetroidVania in many ways.. I’d love to see a remake of that one even tho it was challenging and had a lot of frustrating elements.. This seems like a great step back for the series granted it feels more like a side story as you’re not playing as the Prince himself.. I made sure to preorder even though I knew I’d be somewhat broke after the holidays! I used to dedicate Fridays to playing PoP so maybe I need to go back to doing this & take a little break from FF

[@crazyfrantic]

Great review, Jon! Cant wait to pick this up next week.

[@danimal7544]

I look forward to playing it when it eventually comes to Steam… at least it will be getting better discounts by then!

[@CasepbX]

The Prince of Cringa.

[@gibbysg8143]

The demo was enough for me to check it out! Excited to jump in!

[@J3ss4u]

Looks like an ultra rare Ubisoft W

[@bryonhogg485]

John doing a superlative job here - Nice voice over review

[@johnsimonsson2085]

I've played for roughly 7 hours this far and I'm having a blast. I'm not very good at parying so I'm trying to play as offensively as I can. The platforming is challenging and tight. I just might go for 100% completion.

[@lucasstephens5003]

I knew when it was first revealed that I wanted it! Only one more week to go!

[@Lavoss05]

Played the demo on the Xbox One X and looked and played really good ....I think I'll be picking this one up, glad it made it to all platforms where no one will miss out and it seems very much optimized with more pates to come I'm sure.

[@chalk-one]

The demo was great. Looking forward to the physical release being heavily price reduced a couple weeks after launch.

[@widyasantoso4910]

Looking to the suggested videos sidebar, looks like Dreamcast Guy liked it.

[@ghostdog3566]

Dunno if you realize but you can use the right stick to expand your field of view

[@TheMysteryDriver]

You're moving up! Getting a review copy of a game

[@sferris33]

Looks good. Now it just needs to come to Steam!

[@fogstorm5531]

Biggest problem with the game is that there aren’t enough fast travel points, so you can explore areas you’ve already been to when you get new powers.

[@joelsytairo6338]

There was an update that added something for that. Makes 113% much easier

[@villidid]

Wow you're doing an actual game video , well done

[@punkydudester3]

I'm definitely picking this up ASAP

[@jlindsa]

I'm super glad a demo is available so I can try before I buy :)

[@youraveragedillon5958]

Really is a suprise. Haven't been this happy to play a 2d game since hollow knight. Demo WAS great

[@Timmzy27]

Just looked at the trophy list, it seems relatively easy in mostly requiring 100% with no difficulty related trophies. Not that this would be my primary reason for playing/ not playing the game but it does seem to be one to pick up for an easyish Platinum.

[@lexlopez15]

That "member of the royal family" that you're supposed to rescue is actually the prince from all the previous games. You should have pointed that out since it's not just some prince from any royal family... Sounds like this game can be finished in under a week so I may just get it on Ubisoft plus for $15

[@joelsytairo6338]

Well… it’s complicated

[@lexlopez15]

@@joelsytairo6338 you're just now responding to this 8 months later, with a vague answer no less?? do better.🙄

[@joelsytairo6338]

@@lexlopez15 yeah it’s a spoiler. Also algorithm been showing me this stuff lately bc of the dlc. Also there is not one prince across all the prince of Persia games they are all different characters. But who actually is the prince of Persia is a really weird and complicated. I just don’t want to spoil the mediocre story of a game I love

[@DominicanStud101]

You convinced me Jon. I’m going to buy Prince of Persia on my PS5.

[@thedadamer]

I will try to unbury myself outta my backlog for this.

[@streetsharksv2]

Excited for this game! Picking it up on switch since 2D side scrolling games just make sense on a handheld!

[@braken67]

I also beat the game yesterday literally! and I dare say it's up there with Metroid, Ori and others.

[@joelsytairo6338]

One of the composers on this did work on the ori soundtrack!

[@caliberaid8527]

That's awesome that it's a good game I'm gonna need to pick it up as my first and only POP game was Two Thrones which I played as a kid and loved it sm. Bought it on Steam to realize the game glitches on a segment after a stallion battle where you have to lower down a chain and that's where it glitches and brakes the progress of the game. So I'm gonna replay two thrones on my ps2 emu.

[@HaolGaming]

I love this game. It is awesome old school. Love it relaxing and very well made

[@Nick-ht5yi]

Real ones already knew this would be fire. No surprise

[@achangedyou1343]

I don't care what anybody says the game looks like a lot of fun!!! Simple graphics and fun gameplay! This reminds me of the PS2 era when creativity and fun was the focus instead of the latest in tech and corporate greed wasn't so bad and tons of fun games being released every year. I am picking up this game FOR SURE!!!! We need more games like this....FUN!!!!

[@rvodyssey9223]

That's perfect like 20 hours this is what I like to see with this type of game.

[@Macfierce1]

I'm about 4 hours in. I think it is incredible. Loving it.

[@birdfish86]

Looks fun! Played the og 2D game on Gbc as a kid so I should enjoy this.

[@Cappuccinoitself]

I really enjoyed this game. Being persian myself probably has a lot to do with it.

[@charlesahweyevu]

Currently playing this game on immortal mode. Man am i getting spanked! But i love every second of it!

[@joelsytairo6338]

I’m trying an immortal permadeath run rn I’m pretty sure I’m gonna have to abandon ship on rhatb

[@TheFailedWizard]

I am so excited for this one

[@Assassin0Ninja]

I didn't know "Killmonger" was Persian😂

[@lordrikudouzero9119]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can’t I see it now, thx smh. Maybe Black Panther is unlockable ;)

[@joelsytairo6338]

Sargon actually isn’t Persian you have to get very deep into the game to learn about his backstory but it’s really interesting and I don’t want to spoil to much. :)

[@Ichy3]

I ran into very specific glitches playing, for example there are these cylinder with spikes on top and bottom, I could sometimes land on top of spike cylinder edge and stand on it no issues

[@BrotherKnowledge.]

Ubisoft is my favorite game developer of all time. So this was not a surprise to me at all. Still, good on you for being able to recognize a good game. You're a little late in realizing it, but that's okay. Better late than never. 👍🏾

[@craigemery856]

I'm really enjoying this game so far

[@ge0ne0]

What a Nice and bright platformer. Looking forward to this one.

[@azazeln]

Wow I didn't know Persians had deadlocks... Amazing

[@Jeradactile]

Ah yeah !! I’m excited.

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

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

[@michaelmay9728]

Awesome, might get it on the Switch if it’s physical release

[@lordrikudouzero9119]

It looks incredible! Nice job.

[@respicio2990]

Hollow Knight, Ori and Dark Souls are huge inspirations for this game. They have made a good game.

[@jean-francoisrioux847]

They were strongly inspired by Metroid dread. Recipe is excellent. For price point, I'll wait for a sale. Afterimage is in sale right now. Very Symphony of the night sort... Very good game for ps5.

[@joelsytairo6338]

It’s actually very different from dread in a lot of ways it’s hard to compare it

[@jean-francoisrioux847]

@@joelsytairo6338 well, the Montpellier team said it. I'm just repeating the info. C'est ce qui a été dit mon ami

[@joelsytairo6338]

@@jean-francoisrioux847 did they actually say that? That’s so cool! Could u direct me to the interview

[@VideoStalker00]

I'm shocked to hear you didn't really like the story. While it isn't something ground-breaking it was the story that kept me going in the game aside all the other good points you mentioned. This game is a fantastic metroidvania and game. Everyone should at least give it a go! Totally recommend.

[@joelsytairo6338]

It’s a pretty nonsensical bloated mess but it has some really interesting Reddit threads. Some of the characters really weren’t well done especially varham. Not sure why people love him so much other then thinking he looks cool. His characterization was pretty much botched

[@landscapingspecialist]

I just dl’ed the demo. I’ll probably pick this one up.

[@archaicrapture]

Looks like they took inspiration from the POP mobile games back in the day.

[@UndeadCollector]

8:09 this is actually not a new idea. In Bloodstained there was the same ability to get through smaller spaces, bouncing of mirrors.

[@Beavernator]

The movement, dashing, and ledge grabbing makes this look almost like a total conversion mod of Metroid Dread... And I'm perfectly ok with that...

[@joelsytairo6338]

It actually really stands out in its own right

[@scosee2u]

Does the easy mode help with difficult platforming? My 6 year old loves platforming but struggles with coordination on difficult combos

[@steelersndbs3585]

Release date is the 15th can’t wait!!

[@RH1812]

My question is why is it a surprise?

[@Its_Drifta]

😂this is the question I came to ask. Nothing about it looked bad during the reveal.

[@mikeuk666]

Because the last Persia game went back into development hell

[@jeretron0]

Ubisoft .lol

[@nicorobin7762]

it’s ubisoft

[@fireheart4560]

Because it's good

[@johnmcclane2139]

His character design looks so modern and silly. Why does he have that haircut. He also doesn't look like he would be from Iran.

[@GC_4]

💯

[@joelsytairo6338]

The character is actually not Persian. You have to get pretty far into the game and dlc to learn about his backstory but I don’t want to spoil it:)

[@joelsytairo6338]

It is really really good so sad how poor the reception was

[@haroldgreen1336]

Still have trouble holding down the jump button to go to the next levels sometimes. Still a great game😊

[@matthewhardwick8208]

A decent W for Ubisoft? It's been a long time since their last W

[@shadowfallenable]

2024 got a really good contender for GOTY. 👏 👏

[@joelsytairo6338]

Hopefully it will get nominated at least for some category

[@macruz8503]

I was waiting for your review and will watch it after work…..can’t wait to play it. Looks so good.

[@MURPHYL28]

Metroid Dread has deffo had an inpact on this

[@joelsytairo6338]

I thought that too at first and it’s more or less why I got it but it actually very different in art direction, tone, and design

[@UrbanRave1982]

I found out you could upgrade the amulets ather I beaten the game. Don't know why I newer noticed that.

[@LetsSWITCHGames]

I see you failed to mention that SWITCH was the lead platform for development of this game. They tweeted out a few times.

[@vincentvega3093]

This will be perfect to feed the portable itch on switch

[@kingcapewell]

Jon that review was beautifully read from a script

[@Magus427]

He scripts almost everything though

[@mikeuk666]

New here?

[@Suhadisgood]

Learn that demos don’t play as good as the full version I got tricked by lots of demos that those Danes sucked when they didn’t as soon I got to rent them

[@JRChuxx]

The Prince of goodness

[@okamic1750]

I need the Metroid Dread comparison, it has to happen

[@joelsytairo6338]

It’s actually very different from metroid dread in visual style and design.

[@AspeSumma]

Man I want to play this, I love metroidvanias and have been waiting for a new PoP game for ages... Unfortunately Ubisoft doesn't like making money so they excluded the biggest PC storefront. And they didn't even get a big bag of Epic's money to make up for it.

[@joelsytairo6338]

I really hope between this and metroid dread well have a bit of a strong revival of the search action genre. So many search action games are cheap unpolished generic crap

[@TravisOLeary]

I'm downloading the demo immediately. Game reviewing is a good look on you.

[@npc_N8]

Have you played Laika: Aged Through Blood? Cause it's a PHENOMENAL metroidvania game!!