The Rise and Fall of Prince of Persia

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In 1989, young college graduate Jordan Mechner introduced a 2D platformer called Prince of Persia to the world. Platformers were all the rage during the 80s, yet Mechner’s set itself apart from its contemporaries with its weighty, swashbuckling action, and incredibly smooth animations - a feat that Mechner had achieved by rotoscoping his family and friends into sprites.
After a decade of enhanced ports and a strong sequel, the series would fall into an abyss following a misstep into the third dimension. Yet just when all seemed lost, Ubisoft’s young, Montreal-based studio would step in and transform the series into a modern classic, implementing a gameplay mechanic now as iconic as the franchise itself in the process.
Prince of Persia’s new heroes would continue to nurture it for many years after - until finally, after bringing it to the silver screen, the decision was made to put it on hold. The series’ spark had seemingly vanished - but the mark it had left on the industry and gamers worldwide would still remain.
This is the rise and fall of Prince of Persia.
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[@baldwinivofjerusalem47]

*Dahaka* still scares the shit outta me after almost 13 years since I played WW.

[@coldventure6668]

👍

[@taroupriapus5202]

I dont find dahaka scary. I rather finn him silly. I used to call him "carbo" because he looks like a small carabao☺

[@jojolafrite90]

WAS shocked you? Maybe you should go back to pre-school.

[@jojolafrite90]

It made me piss my pants. Maybe the fact that you can't even try to defend yourself and the fact that he could find you in any time period.

[@isaiahadams1208]

Me too

[@sharkuel]

Man, the tone shift that happened between the Sands of Time and Warrior Within was so cool. Felt like the Prince was growing up along with my teen myself. Felt quite unique at the time.

[@beastunleashed657]

Dude ikr, and then T2T just brought it all together. Perfect trilogy!

[@oboksterox9343]

I bought the 3 in a PS2 trilogy and the change in tone was enormous for a kid like me

[@SufferDYT]

I remember getting WW after having loved SoT for years and just being disappointed that it wasn't more like it's predecessor lol.

[@yarpen26]

WW went _way_ too far with the forced edginess. Shaddee's outfit (and the whole intro sequence with her) was just ridiculous. I was 16 when I played it so I guess I was part of the target demographic but I still found it to be blatantly in your face.

[@ninjadude183]

I know WW was trying to hard to be edgy and angsty, but I kind of forgive this as a product of its time. All in all, I still enjoy the game very much. The entire Sands Trilogy are some of my all time favorite games.

[@666CyberDemon]

PoP : warrior within needs do be remastered its a masterpiece

[@flirtyyae8015]

Tbh the trilogy needs to be remastered. The three are a masterpiece and I think the trilogy deserves it. The storyline, the combat, everything about it (except for the graphics obviously because it was made way early back in the time but they did their best)

[@weider217]

For The Two Thrones is Superior

[@flirtyyae8015]

I remember those times when I was a kid, I was always stuck in the mirror puzzle in Sands of Time and the Giant Boss Battle in The Two Thrones. The only Prince of Persia I have finished was Warrior Within.

[@666CyberDemon]

@@weider217 two towers gameplay was shit

[@timegear6322]

@@flirtyyae8015 you called it

[@SandeepRajz]

I can't believe that Warrior Within is such underrated.... The darkness of the game & the story were way ahead of its time

[@TheTexasStranger]

And the depth of combat!

[@negroider]

ok sandeep

[@Gemoct]

Yup

[@bakedskunk2613]

Tits , violence , vulgar language ,epic soundtracks . As trivial as it sounds , this is what does it for me . No need to appeal to softies. Good game.

[@xac1930]

Agreed

[@kamurotetsu4860]

The art direction of PoP 2008 has aged extremely well. That game still looks beautiful today.

[@ppgranja3]

True to that...but the fighting mechanics are boring as heck! Too bad when everything else was so good!

[@moisesberducido1248]

But, what's the point with looking good, when the game is boring? I cannot die in the 2008 game, every time I fall out of a cliff or didn't calculate the timing or the distance of any jump, there is the princess to save the character, that's stupid, condescending and lame; in the Sands of Time trilogy's I die countless of times until I learn where I shouldn't jump, glide or run, or how to suppose to do the tricks.

[@WealthyHomeless]

I loved it with its problems

[@WealthyHomeless]

@Simon Stevens I'm still waiting for it

[@WealthyHomeless]

@Simon Stevens yeah i will too

[@kaczan3]

So many people concentrate on the "edgyness" of Warrior Within, and never mention its strenghts, like superb ambient music outside combat, or the atmosphere of isolation, that Metroid is so often praised for.

[@jojolafrite90]

Combat system was one of the best ever. I've never found any other game that made me feel that powerful and unstoppable. IDK, people will tell me that the feeling of power exists in games in which you combat waves of enemies, but, not for me. It felt realist and you had control over your actions and choices. And moves were very cool to execute.

[@kummakummakummakummakummac8606]

They probably don't like the fact it's different from the older style. That's what happens when you change something.

[@moustafaabousalem1411]

@@kummakummakummakummakummac8606 Ok, imagine having a story that revolves around the main character's death and his struggle to survive and change his fate, and then having that game's atmosphere be as colorful and as bright as sands of time and the main character cracking jokes while death is right behind him chasing him, it be kinda weird and it would ruin the experience.

[@aizazizzat6060]

@@moustafaabousalem1411 what he said is that people don't focus on anything else. He didn't say anything about edgyness being a bad thing.

[@moustafaabousalem1411]

@@aizazizzat6060 I know. I'm talking about how people didn't enjoy the change in style and how he said "that's what happens when you change something."

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

Despite being a game from 2003, Sands of Time has aged really well graphically.

[@toshal22]

I think the the PoP reboot 2008 due to its artstyle will stand forever.

[@TemplarHedgehog]

@@toshal22 I replayed it on PS3 a couple of weeks ago and even that version still has its fair share of moments in regards to the art style. One of the more beautiful games I have seen.

[@toshal22]

@@TemplarHedgehog I wouldn't mind if they use similar art style for the sands of time remake.

[@Salvatorez1980]

Goes to show how art direction is way more important than graphics

[@aminhakimi654]

Played today and yeah it’s really alright can’t wait for remake but Warrior within boss fight really pisses me off specially the shitty weapon they give you earlier

[@blackrosedragon3948]

I'm actually glad Prince of Persia sort of died out, at least for now. They're some of my favorite games of all times and the Sands of Time trilogy was more than amazing. They were fun, they were challenging and they had stories. Can you say that for many modern games? The Prince was a great character that wasn't impossibly muscular, skillful or overly smart -- his main power was controlling time and being agile. We saw him evolve from a confused and cocky young man to a confident and strong protagonist. And controlling time was a great excuse as to why he was able to survive much of the games' events. I would rather have a memorable protagonist, two classic games and an amazing trilogy than a hundred mediocre games with little to no story focused on nothing but graphics, cheap multiplayer modes and gaining money. We all saw what happened to Call of Duty after the first few games. And it's almost what's happening to the Assassin's Creed franchise to a lesser degree. I'm glad Prince of Persia didn't end up just another cash cow. That's triple A industry for you.

[@anonymous5392]

Ha true....

[@RicardoPerez-rz8pu]

Well I'd was happy that the Persia franchise is over sadly though that the gaming is going to be missed by all though Dice and EA has taken over the gaming industry and I'd tought that the Persia game is going to be ruined by that but luckily it ended.

[@throwawayemail6269]

If they do continue it I'd like to see more like the reboot. Had that game had better combat and maybe a limit to how many times you can fuck up it would've been a ton better.

[@flirtyyae8015]

If PoP makes a comeback, I just hope that none of those gaming industries that adds Multiplayer modes will take it. I just want my old, casual, singleplayer sequel to play with. But tbh, I'm also kind of happy that it's a bit stationary/dead.

[@Salieri2024]

You are right. I am also happy that it ended. The Sands of Time Trilogy was perfect and the epitome of PoP. The next games did not hit hard and 2008 PoP probably shouldn't have even existed. But I hope we atleast get a Sands of Time Trilogy Reboot with Everything same except for better graphics.

[@sintes88]

I've always thought Warrior Within is a very underrated game. It has a killer art design, its environments have an amazing atmosphere, the soundtrack is awesome, it has a complex combat system and a cool story. I never understood why some people thought it was just an edgy spin-off.

[@TheHeadlessMusician]

Because of the music, the new VA, and the gore. WW is still one of my favorites when it comes to atmosphere, sound and combat. Love the enviromental changes between time periods.

[@swamdono]

Because it was. At the time, many games were going through the "Dark, edgy, more adult" sequels/reboots. Honestly though, I think it worked out for Warrior Within. That said, I'm not sure why people rave so hard about it's combat system. Having more moves wasn't bad, but the animations overall were clunky as hell. Even when compared to Sand of Time it was much less fluid, and judging the janky enemy/Prince movement was half the challenge. I don't just mean the combat animations either. Platforming animations often glitched out and sent the Prince to his death. It just didn't kill the game because of the time rewind mechanic. I don't know if that was a result of bad coding, or if it was rushed out and suffered less testing. I was younger then and didn't follow development as closely as I do today. The story and environments were top notch though, and I've played the game through a few times simply because of that.

[@GodlyTecker]

Dahaka chasing you scenes. I was only a kid then, scared me to death but I enjoyed the rush. What a thrill these moments were

[@konstantin.v]

It shows yet another time that general populace is just dumb ^_^

[@pkerlover]

It was my fave but my dad worked on it so I'm biased

[@maidenless2110]

The Dahaka chase sequences from warrior within were some of the most intense gameplay I've ever experienced. I was only in like the third grade at the time, but I bet those moments would still have the same effect on me.

[@ybcritical3633]

Same. They scared the shit out of me and I would be anxious for hours after fleeing from that thing.

[@dth-2783]

Yeah it was pretty intense, it always reminded me of Nemesis from RE3. I wish we could have a Metroidvania/Resident Evil-like game with the theme of Prince of Persia. Even Warrior Within was like a metroidvania in some parts having you to backtrack to get items or the secret passages in PoP:SoT.

[@isaiahadams1208]

YB Critical Same here, man. Even after I get away from it, I still get somewhat petrified

[@isaiahadams1208]

Fuck I think Warrior Within is basically a horror movie

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

Hey man, I played it being like 25/26 and let me tell you, it freaked me out as well. It has that "Nemesis" (RE3) effect on you.

[@Athiax.]

I'm three years late but every video made by this channel, with this narrator in specific gives it a prime discovery channel vibe and I love it! These feel like perfect documentaries for each game you cover and I always look forward to a new series I haven't heard of

[@NiGHTSChao689]

I absolutely loved PoP 2008. The character interactions and development were just absolutely divine and I genuinely loved everything about the game. I wish like hell they would give it a proper sequel.

[@crispycake3562]

look behind you it’s the Dahaka.... *I STAND ALONE STARTS PLAYING

[@civilwarfare101]

Those chases were intense as fuck.

[@deeznutscragmiar6968]

man the memories of me yelling autisticaly while running from the dahaka

[@Deathvalley1980]

Gave me the chills

[@DavMCycle]

Fucking badass game, and soundtrack! 🤘🤙

[@sayanbiswas4158]

Man Dahaka was a freaking badass. If prince never found the Water Sword, he still remained pretty invincible till now

[@2INSNE]

In my opinion they got lazy and greedy so they buried the game.. if god of war can come back and make a masterpiece so can Prince of Persia.. it just needs the right people to make the game.

[@ajeje1996]

That's a good example. I never thought about that comparison, but you may be right

[@aarter2913]

your profile pic is old af

[@2INSNE]

@@aarter2913 I'll take that as a compliment, cheers bruh

[@2INSNE]

@@ajeje1996 yeah just think about it.. there are so many games that died, because of the lack of great game developers.. princes of Persia was one of my all time favourites especially when he matured in Prince of Persia warrior within.. it showed how the character you play as hardens over time, facing his faith and overcoming the most difficult obstacles.. then out of no where when they revamped the game they did a 180 and turned him into a Disney like character... You can't do that to the fans! That's how you murder your own game. Just have a look at assassin's Creed, its going into the same direction.. even though I don't mind it, but it isn't the reason why all us fans started playing the game.

[@aarter2913]

@@2INSNE You get a veteran's discount my friend

[@hyattonwyattboys]

Sands of Time, Warrior Within and Two Thrones are still some of my favorite games, it's a shame that I haven't played them in mad years though. It's also a shame how shady Forgotten Sands was, especially considering it followed the same story-line as the first three.

[@throwawayemail6269]

I probably would've been so much better had they just chilled out and released one good version on the most capable platforms rather than the 3-4 on every platform under the sun they did.

[@brayanfloresramirez8764]

The Warrior Within is a *masterpiece* One of the best games I've ever played

[@benfrese3573]

The Sands of Time was a masterpiece.

[@sealofapproval5598]

Tru dat.

[@alyssahopson5926]

Absolutely, I played it on gamecube, and loved it so much as a kid

[@benfrese3573]

@@alyssahopson5926 I played it on PC and it was magical. It was so well made, fresh and challenging, without being frustrating. I loved every second of it.

[@davipenha]

WW was a masterpiece

[@lordvalen8133]

I played it start to finish yesterday. The stupid reboot could never make me do that. Neither could any Assassin's Creed game for that matter. A true masterpiece.

[@Liamlucid]

Warrior Within is underrated, it's soundtrack is also amazing.

[@SirBigWater]

It had Godsmack on it.

[@sintes88]

Yes! That game is so unique!

[@Carlito_Brigante]

Warrior Within and The Two Thrones were too good

[@sandyk390]

Warrior within was amazing. One of the best games i've ever played.

[@Tenjeen]

I don't think it's underrated, i haven't met a single person who didn't like it :)

[@theaveragegamer1719]

Prince of Persia: The two thrones was so good.

[@pawvarkila2034]

Indeed. The idea with The Dark prince, was a great twist to The story

[@justiceforallthepeople2642]

Yup. That's my fav too. Stylish

[@moroszov9035]

the best imo

[@maxlondon7723]

Definitely my favorite too

[@IAMNOTRANA]

Dark Prince presence felt same as new GoW's mimir presence to me. PoP Two Thrones did it before it was cool.

[@TheFarmersLife]

My first PoP experience was Warrior Within, and I thought it was fantastic. I’d never played anything like it. I went back and played Sands of Time and thought it was slow and clunky in comparison, but eventually I got used to the gameplay and enjoyed it as well.

[@jazz8000]

Assassins Creed killed PoP :o Warrior Within had such a good soundtrack

[@MrHogzor]

yeah. and Assasins Creed Died after black flag.

[@OTBASH]

@@MrHogzor That was the last AC game that I truly enjoyed. Even Origins bored me after a while and I couldn't finish it. Was so disappointed since I loved ancient Egypt.

[@hanes2]

MrHogzor unity was fantastic... not technically working at launch tho. But playing it nowadays it’s perfect. The last game that had any connections to the CREED... gut yeah black flag was the peak

[@AlexGreat321]

I still listen to the Warrior Within soundtrack today

[@Deathvalley1980]

Badass

[@FreedomFighterAsuka]

I wish in one of the years Ubi takes a break form AC, they'll dedicate it to a new POP game hell I'd even take a remake of the classic titles

[@agarminator1965]

PoP Trilogy remake.....FUCK YEAH!!!!

[@MrAlexbreak]

Technically Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Origins are so different from every other AC game, that they are different games with same title. Problem with your comment is that, you are calling AC franchise repetitive, While origins and odyssey are completely different games from their predecessors. While we should celebrate that company took a such a big risk, from their original formula.

[@FreedomFighterAsuka]

@@MrAlexbreak I never said nor implied that AC was repetitive except for a certain period before Origins, it was what I meant was there have been too many AC games in the last decade (whereas PoP is next to 0) so much so that now it seems not many are surprised or even saddened if they find out Ubi is taking a break from AC for an year. Don't get me wrong, I love the AC franchise (one of my most favorites ever till Ubishit started milking it) and I also loved Origins whereas some purists hated it (the same people who were asking for a change) still yet to try Mercenaries Creed Odyssey tho

[@civilwarfare101]

Ubisoft today would botch a remake horribly.

[@FreedomFighterAsuka]

@@civilwarfare101 after the Ezio Collection and AC3 Remastered... I sorta agree

[@TheFightingMan101]

I loved the warrior within, the best in the franchise for me. Sands of time being a close second.

[@patilmm123]

Warrior within is an EPIC masterpiece ever.. Lowest system requirements and highest thrilling experience.. Best story.. Time travel concept at its best.. You can roam wherever you want.. The best college life memories with this game.. Warrior within is Love ❤️

[@7413321]

the production value of this video far surpasses youtube quality, this is like watching an hbo special

[@Michal235]

Agree

[@HalloikbenJim]

IN THE COUUURT OF THE CRIMSON KINNNGGG

[@vorpalinferno9711]

Warrior within has some of the best combat in gaming. Up until now it remains Ubi's best battle system.

[@NayamAmarshe]

no shit

[@BuffDaddySmoove]

Nayam Amarshe ur shit

[@Amfibios]

imagine my disappointment when the last prince of persia (2009?) came out. it was all about mashing 1 button and doing some special attacks (elemental....magic... wtf...) whenever available. the prince looked like a pedo and ofc everything went to hell.

[@ElvenMans]

So many combos, if you look in the menu.

[@dreadnoxcarnage]

hold on

[@Bahammed]

Sands of Time and the 2008 game will always be my favorite from the series.

[@dimitriydzyuba218]

Same here, Sands of Time is classic and the reboot is gorgeous!

[@CozmicSwag]

@@dimitriydzyuba218 2008 is my favourite a shame we never got a true end to it

[@dimitriydzyuba218]

@@CozmicSwag true, it's also sad that we didn't get the Epilogue DLC on PC... Coincidentally, I beat the game today! :D

[@matthieuleperlier251]

I loved PoP2 as a kid. The intro cutscene gave me goosebumps

[@RobertT1999]

The one with I Stand Alone by Godsmack playing over it?

[@IlMemetor72]

Remember the Dahaka..

[@martintoth1537]

Warrior within's dark and edgy atmosphere was soooo cool. i wish there were games like this nowadays

[@jojolafrite90]

And the metal soundtrack was epic too! Loved that game! Could even be the game I played the most (finished the most, anyway).

[@martintoth1537]

jojolafrite90 exactly! those metal soundtracks absolutely stole the show

[@Indigo_1001]

Ummmm there is, there always is.

[@ESO_PRIME]

@@jojolafrite90 if you liked that metal soundtrack the Canadian band, "The Tea Party" are the ones who did the music. Check them out, they're pretty awesome. They sound like Led Zepplin and The Doors made baby.

[@sumanchhetri1809]

GoW

[@naveedclifton]

"No no no, that's not how it's supposed to end.... ".... should I get a re-boot?"

[@kiyanmehrpour6105]

Should I countinue my story from here next time?

[@majklkiller859]

@@kiyanmehrpour6105 you wish me to leave before finishing my story?

[@mosu95]

@@majklkiller859 as you wish

[@gamerdweebentertainment1616]

Yes, only from an indie developer. Maybe the version after killing the empress in present. How the times changed, villain alive again and girlfriend not knowing who he is? I don't remember the two thrones maybe villian was aware prince would succeed even after he dies. That would be dope, he was sorcerer after all I think, I don't remember.

[@majklkiller859]

Shall I Go On?

[@lucezarcolombo6552]

Who's here after the Remake announcement?

[@bluscoutsfm2474]

I am. I am excited about it.

[@Gabrielverse]

They could have done better with the graphics I feel like for it being the first REAL POP game :/

[@bluscoutsfm2474]

@@Gabrielverse Gameplay over Graphics. As long as the game is enjoyable, the visuals are not much of an issue...for me at least.

[@Gabrielverse]

@@bluscoutsfm2474 that's true my friend :)

[@lnlonelyness6021]

haven't heard it yet, remake for what Prince of Persia?

[@Khafaji]

One of my favorite games of all time, the story was so good! Prince of Persia 1 10/10 Prince of Persia 2 10/10 Prince of Persia 3 8/10

[@something2941]

is the 3rd forgotten sands

[@spdrbt]

@@something2941 The two thrones

[@something2941]

@@spdrbt k

[@setto.9972]

Farah: But you haven't told me your name. Prince: Just call me Kakoluukiya.. Farah: 😱 Freaking love these games ♥

[@Mafia18822]

And how about The Two Thrones ending with the exact same line as the first lines of The Sands of Time? "Most people think time is like a river, that flows swift and sure in one direction, but I have seen the face of time, and I can tell you they are wrong." The entire Sands of Time trilogy was simply a masterpiece, all 3 games.

[@xbooooox]

u still remember those dialogues, nice one

[@xenusgonsalves1512]

@Vivek Kumar yes I do Prince of Persia two thrones

[@Fenix399]

Go then, my prince. But know this: your journey will not end well. - Prince of Persia Warrior Within

[@MarcosAlexandre-no3qx]

Ironic the old man was right, the prince couldn't escape his fate, he died, just not in the way we are accostumated

[@jurakpreetsingh2155]

You cannot change your fate, No men can

[@mr.makadoxx2942]

m. You know this phrase reminded me of Ac brotherhood when ezios mothers tells him 'go son destroy them but remember who we assassins fight for"

[@sujitkumarsingh3200]

You can not change your fate. No man can. 🤐😨

[@flirtyyae8015]

@Gxngex probably one of my most favorite quotes I've ever heard of

[@etho7319]

I grew up with those games, the trilogy, I think it defined alot of what I still enjoy in gaming to this day. Great video!

[@skywillfindyou]

Warrior Within my love. Best fight system I know.

[@patilmm123]

Yes bro.. Best fight.. Best story.. Best sound track.. Best experience ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@randomguy1988]

Oddly enough, I always thought warrior within was the best POP game in the franchise. Lots of weapons multiple combos for different weapons and amazing music. I Could be wrong. These games are nostalgic for me.

[@Anw4rr10r]

Nope. You’re absolutely right.

[@krupke525]

Very underrated combat system

[@dorjjodvo1992]

"could be wrong", there is no wrong in that opinion

[@Atulnavadiya]

U are right. It was the longest in the series. I loved the dark theme, level designing, combat system. Everything on point.

[@beastunleashed657]

HEADSHOT Guy and it was also open world, granted your world was a castle, but you could theoretically go anywhere you wanted in that castle

[@Pwnzistor]

Man, the narrator for this video is amazing.

[@sloppyjoes7]

Except how he keeps mispronouncing karateka.

[@stijnvdv2]

Yeah. Although he didn't mention that they were actually working on a new Prince of Persia, but that project ended up as Assasin's Creed. I loved it so much, played 1,2, brotherhood and revelations. After that when they 86 Desmond it was a lot less fun.

[@thiccskipper1996]

@@stijnvdv2 did you even watch the video?

[@Ripcode2233891]

I think it's a computer generated voice, must be one of the new ones

[@adamoleoni2272]

@@Ripcode2233891 no no, this Is a real human.

[@ZackZavage]

Thank you for this extensive documentary. Great work!

[@kailashsingha4073]

Warrior Within made me fall in love with gaming....I miss the series so much.

[@Avetarx]

Godsmack really tied The Warrior Within together.

[@johnny_eth]

21:00 Warrior Within is definitely my favorite. There is replayability value (e.g. getting the Scorpion Swor and fighting Kaileena or getting the Water Sword and fightning the Dahaka). The gameplay is non linear, you visit the same parts of the map at different points in time and throughout the game play. The plot twist with the wraith character (I did not see that coming). And the Dahaka was flipping scary !! Ubisoft really managed to recreate the same kind of feelings I had when I watched Alien or Predator the first time. But aesthetically and as an experience overall, I kind of liked The Two Thrones better. It felt much more like a movie.

[@MitkoFilipov]

wait didnt the life upgrades determine who u fight at the end? i remember that if u collect all 9 was Dahaka and less than 9 Kaleena

[@Namespyk]

@@MitkoFilipov If u have water sword it's going to be a good ending. If not it's going to be a bad ending. And if u want to get the good ending you need to all life upgrade then the water sword will be on hall of the throne room (i think? I have played it like ages ago so i can't quite remember.) So, The sword determines the endings. If u get all the life upgrades, the water sword is unlocked. You can choose to not use the water sword if u want the see the prince vs empress final fight with all life upgrades.

[@throwawayemail6269]

If I recall the game had some issues with traveling back and forth in time via the portals though.

[@Hxmza]

I played it on iPod touch

[@echelon1014]

@@throwawayemail6269 yup i ran into a glitch that turned me into the wraith while not even past the 1st dahaka encounter lol

[@skull1164]

Really amazing documentary, I'd like to say that what caught my interest into watching the whole thing was Prince of Persia was a part of my childhood as I was still getting into games on the PC and PS2 as a kid, I got a huge nostalgia for the game, I can still remember all the jumps I had to do and the puzzles and traps I had to pass, and it's sad how the game died and I didn't know that Assassin's Creed was the next step for the game even though I always linked both together. Any true gamer must have played this game at least once in their life..

[@marhensa]

Thank you for this extensive and impressive material. I really appreciate your work. I grew up along these games, and become a huge fan of it. Watching this video opens box of memories, my childhood, schools, college, uni, and early days of my carrer. I played most of it, mostly the PC /console / mainstream one, not the handheld / Wii version. From learning how to use and play computer in DOS era with my brothers, until that last PoP Forgotten Sands. I kinda agree, it stops because Assassin's Creed happened so successfully and Ubisoft keeps milking it untill this day.

[@slavedemorto]

Out of all three original games in Sands of Time trilogy I think I played Warrior Within the most and probably loved it the most. Character growth and development was stunning.

[@djtoxicdhg]

I missed the Prince of Persia Series so so much Prince of Persia was my most favorite game series of all time in Prince of Persia 2 Warrior Within was probably my most favorite Prince of Persia game!

[@Anw4rr10r]

Me too :(

[@Deathvalley1980]

Mine too

[@Laughing_Individual]

Mine too. It was the game that got me listening to metal in the first place.

[@t0mmili]

Nice PoP summary. The best I've seen yet! :)

[@stefanmachler8295]

Prince Of Persia 3d is one of the most underrated games. There were some bugs and lame fighting, but graphics and the level design were amazing. A remake of this game would be a dream come true. But this will never happen. 😔

[@Nyasiu]

Funny how Assasin's Creed that was meant to originally meant to be a spin-off and now it's Ubisoft's yearly samey game...

[@noobtubephails]

I still regard Sands of Time to be one of the best games of alltime.

[@jesusstaccato8448]

Sands Of Time did narrative and character on a level that just wasn't being done back then, and even now the Prince's character arc and his relationship with Farah stand out as a sort of high water mark for non-RPG writing.

[@civilwarfare101]

It's good but overrated. TTT and WW has better gameplay. Story isn't everything.

[@InversepumaProductions]

@@civilwarfare101 PoP Sands of time has better graphics than warrior within

[@civilwarfare101]

@@InversepumaProductions So? Gameplay comes first.

[@InversepumaProductions]

@Fap Wizard it doesn't only have good story line, but the creators also focused a lot on the graphics

[@nihongoumai8170]

This was great. Thank you for the video.

[@BonesD23]

Woow This was really great, Love it keep up the good work

[@pallavrajpatra7227]

To think Donald Duck was supposed to have the iconic time-rewind.

[@sheldonjplanktonn]

For real lol who would have thunk

[@Orinslayer]

Prince of Persia was among my favorite games growing up.😌

[@Frebibble]

My experience with the original Prince of Persia on MS-DOS remains in my mind so vividly. The atmosphere that game set up was so good. Would be interesting to see a return to form.

[@TheRyanos]

My favourite game series out there. PoP the Two Thrones was the first game I had and played on my PS2. Immediately fell in love with the game and decided to purchase the other two games of the trilogy, the sands of time and warrior within. They were pure gold and became my favourite ps2 games. I remember spending so many hours in those 3 games and especially in the two thrones, that was my favourite one.

[@HaroonMJKL]

The 2008 PoP reboot is a classic with its world, story and soundtrack. The film is also overlooked, possibly the best "video game adaptation" with solid acting and an all-round action adventure!

[@Jesse__H]

I was pleasantly surprised by the film. SO much more watchable than the average video game movie.

[@joker-0723]

I still remember mildly freaking out when I saw the small planning montage at the very beginning when the scene ended up playing out exactly like the game would when you got to a new area.

[@musikalora]

I agree! Jake Gyllenhaal was a great choice as the lead. For me, it's right up there together with Tomb Raider (2018) and Rampage (2018) (for top video game adaptations) which pay so much respect to their source materials.

[@majklkiller859]

GOD I loved the 2008 game as a kid and I still do! I love the comic style of graphics! Just Like Borderlands and the soundtrack. I always liked to listen to the main menu music - The battle of Light and Darkness (If I remember the name correctly)

[@MerlautZone]

You can't even die in that game, fuck that mess.

[@Athair48]

Have you considered doing a video on the Age of Empires series?

[@NeerajSharmah2c2o4]

It never fell though, age 3 was weak but age 2 has kept going strong even after 20+years. And age 4 is coming soon though.

[@gentac4518]

@Kobra Thor What do you mean 'proper remaster'? I think the one on steam is proper enough. Neeraj Sharma, yo you still play Dota 2? If so, what rank are you?

[@CountlessPWNZ]

@@NeerajSharmah2c2o4 aye, age 3 was awesome, not the age people were looking for, but it was still good. i understand why age fans would hate it, though.

[@CountlessPWNZ]

@Kobra Thor yeah, and do you know the quality of life changes made on the steam version of age 2. most of the age community has moved on to the hd version. multiplayer balances, civ changes, new civs, official mod support, bug fixes, high resolution support, modern hardware support, the steam version is great.

[@NeerajSharmah2c2o4]

@@CountlessPWNZ that's what I meant dude age 2 still had a pretty strong player base for a game that old, also my point age 3 was fun but weak in comparison because it went in a different direction and a lot of people didn't like that.

[@adityaapoorva2370]

If anyone finds the music used in the video serene then please remember it belongs to Prince of Persia 2008. The game was beautiful

[@banditologic6168]

Honestly i loved three of Sands of time, Warrior Within and Two Thrones. They just hit every nostalgic chord.

[@Sunny-zh6go]

Why I fell in love with the games that aren't coming back :( Prince of persia , crysis :(

[@mostcomplicatedman8115]

Prince of Persia Warrior Within was the best pop game of all time i dont care what anybody says . amd one of the best game of that year

[@jameswalker6864]

The Sands of Time is much better than Warrior Within. The first one is an artistic videogame, the latter is just a comercial product with a simple plot. There is a reason why professional critics sites like IGN and Metacritic rate higher The Sands of Time higher than Warrior Within. IGN and Metacritic rate The Sands of Time as one of the greatest videogames of all time (inside their top 100) not Warrior Within. And rightly so, as The Sands of Time contains both a better soundtrack and a superior and more complex plot. Not to mention more beaitful graphics of palaces and more eye-catching views. Soundtrack? The Sands of Time clearly wins, I still listed to this date the inmortal masterpiece "Time Only Knows" the most beatiful song of Persian influence you will ever hear. Warrior Within's rock soundtrack was both off-topic and anachronic as that music did not exist in Ancient Persia and less beatiful and majestic than The Sands of Time's soundtrack. The graphics of The Sands of Time are far more aesthetic, with more beatiful palaces and more majestic views. Plot? There is not even comparison. Warrior Within is just a comercial product with a simple plox, only focused on battles. The Sands of Time has a more complex argument that mixes both the story about the time daga and the combats with an amazing love story between the prince and Farah. There is no love story whatsoever between the prince and any character in Warrior Within, the psychology of the prince and his relations with other carachters are far more complex and deep in The Sands of Time. In sum, Warrior Within is just que comercial product made for pure marketing. The Sands of Time is an immortal masterpiece, an ARTISTIC videogame. Warrior Within is not art, it is just a comercial product.

[@jameswalker6864]

@Szilárd Maku Nope, it isn't. Professional cirtics sites like IGN and Metacritic do not rate Warrior Within as "one of the best games ever". They do, however, recognize The Sands of Time as one of the greatest games of all time (inside their top 100).

[@jameswalker6864]

@Szilárd Maku Nope, it isn't. Professional cirtics sites like IGN and Metacritic do not rate Warrior Within as "one of the best games ever". They do, however, recognize The Sands of Time as one of the greatest games of all time (inside their top 100).

[@Ragitsu]

@@jameswalker6864 How about the Prince and every enemy repeating the same banal lines over and over and OVER again? There are also times when the combat music will absolutely *not* stop playing...despite the fact that combat has finished. Finally, Robin Atkin Downes' Prince has all the personality of a dirty rag.

[@MJ-le1cg]

He clearly doesn't care what critics say about the PoP ww. He enjoyed this series the most and was having fun while playing it thats important. Everyone has their own opinion. So don't try to to take it from them

[@26DeislerFCB]

sands of time was my game at christmas 2003 omg how i was addicted, will never forget this experience

[@VertigoCrime]

Damn dude, he created the thing game designers use even now. The Game Design document, where it does not change often and it's everything the game must be. Absolute legend.

[@TevyaSmolka]

I am so sad prince of Persia is now completely dead and gone

[@the0glitter]

It's not, Ubisoft didn't give up on it, they're working on a Splinter Cell now and will do a PoP after.

[@huskytzu7709]

the0glitter given how cookie cutter the ac series have been so far. I’m not expecting much from ubisoft

[@Game-Now]

@@the0glitter Ubisoft doesn't care about linear single-player games as they are harder to monetize. They only want "games as a service."

[@waveemann8857]

@@Game-Now AC is still largely a narrative game. Beyond Good and Evil 2 will be largely a narrative game. Them finding ways to stretch out the max play time or monetize doesn't mean they only want to do "games as a service". They also recently regained their independence as a company so are now at least a little less beholden to more money-oriented investors and business people who want them to just make money.

[@Game-Now]

@@waveemann8857 From what I hear the lastest entry in AC is heavily monetized. It has the most special editions I have ever seen for a game and Ubisoft was even selling exclusive content with pizzas rolls from Walmart or something. Anything to get money I guess. Weren't people mad about it being grindy too? As far as I'm concerned Ubisoft is near the bottom of the list for quality publishers.

[@pecewu]

Prince of Persia 2008 is A masterpiece. Very underestimated.

[@civilwarfare101]

I'd play that over Ubi's current shit.

[@Deathvalley1980]

Yeah it wasn't as bad as everyone says

[@MoeAji]

I can see that regarding the puzzle sections, but honestly, the combat system is too weak. The art style and sound track made me finish the game. The story was interesting, but the prince's character was a bit annoying.

[@Alex-mb2cy]

Fantastic documentary about one of my favorite game franchises!

[@bluelion6609]

Prince of Persia 2008 was a beautiful game. Lovely cel shaded graphics, beautiful music, and the fact that you didn't get to see a gruesome "game over" screen thanks to Elika made her even more endearing! It's a shame I didn't get to complete it!

[@kaind.badguy]

Warrior Within was an awesome game. I’d love to see it redone today.

[@viciousbane569]

One of the most underrated KZbin channel and I’m loving the videos they make and love the guys voice. Always giving likes in y’all videos and now I’m going to subscribe your channel.

[@Aurangazeebak333]

A very good narrative. It's really engaging. Kudos to the narrator !

[@hutxy]

Cant imagine how long it took for this video to be made but thank you for this analysis. Kakalukia!

[@Blackhawk211]

i dont think it fell per se, the 2010 game was good but not great. Its just that ubisoft had a massive cash cow in the new assassins creed ip and chose one series over the other

[@ThatLandonSmith]

Not to mention Assassins is 100% their IP and they wouldn’t have to pay any sort of royalties for using the Prince of Persia brand.

[@SuperSaiyan3985]

I agree. If the game was longer and had a more well thought-out story it could've been a hit.

[@Blackhawk211]

@Zahir Datoo no. if it fell the last 2 or 3 games would have been a disaster and ubisoft would have had no choice but to cancel it when actually they got bored, didnt want to pay for the rights and shelved it in favour of AC.

[@StealthBrutalX]

This episode what I was waiting for, Its one of my Fav Games! Thanks for this Great content.

[@omnione2719]

Amazing Video !

[@toshal22]

I hope that the remake does good in sales so that there is a hope for prince of persia to come back with all its glory. It shall be a masterpiece amongst all the similar actions games that we get nowadays with arkham style combat, and a refreshing 3D platforming experience unlike the slow clunky or same to same every year AC parkour.

[@Panohiro]

Since no AC this year...hopefully not anymore Watch_dogs games. We need A Prince of Persia.

[@beastunleashed657]

Yes please, preferably the sands of time series

[@ginogatash4030]

you really want Ubisoft to do it?

[@prince49]

@@beastunleashed657 with the streak Ubi's been on? Give the IP away to a small boutique studio, sell it to Sony, something else, just don't let Ubisoft touch that shit

[@prince49]

@Zack Smith it just needs the GoW treatment!

[@IskenderCaglarM41B441]

No I want new watch dogs...And what do you mean by hopefully?Yeah wd2 sucked but first one is cool and it is a great idea. It is great concept. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it should die.

[@Sith90lord]

- Warrior Within - the culmination of the Prince of Persia !!!

[@jojolafrite90]

A lot of people sem to think that, me included. So, why Ubisoft won't do it? They are assholes, greedy, fucking assholes and I hate them. I boycott them since POP reboot.

[@moyejuddin7768]

love it so much.. expecting more series.

[@prnxcarter8800]

One of my favorite games of all time, Prince of Persia has been a childhood favorite, been thinking of covering it on my channel as well!

[@NinoNeverCry]

Music, atmosphere and story of warrior within made me play it 10+ times.. I still remember the feelings. The dark themed musics while exploring were so immersive.

[@cereal1862]

PoP: Warrior Within is the best of the series.

[@oxidyzed]

Rofl

[@InversepumaProductions]

No it's not, sands of time is

[@LazyPersian]

100% my opinion. just because it's dark and gory not like previous titles, doesn't mean it's not the best in the series

[@gregoryc6656]

@@InversepumaProductions no

[@cata112233]

Sands of time*

[@stefcarrizales]

Currently on deployment and discovered this channel a few weeks ago Literally all I do on my days off is crack open a bottle of Jack, lay in bed, watch these documentaries, makes time go by faster

[@ElliottPiano]

Thank you amazing video

[@Corrupted]

I love these videos..

[@johnmecca9008]

Me too. I’m just watching this now in Nov 2020. I can’t wait for the remaster of Sands of Time in early 2021.

[@Menkill3]

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[@irina1296]

PoP is one of my all-time favorite franchises. You'll be surprised but Warrio Withing, PoP 2008 and The Forgotten Sands are my most favorite. Anyway, I adore all of them. Still keep my fingers crossed for a new PoP game

[@crimsonshinobi5281]

Wario Within sounds very interesting... get in touch with my inner garlic breathing fatty

[@kevinarmes9804]

This video is so well done. Applause.

[@PartyQuest]

getting nostalgic over here! prince of persia was my childhood hero! i always wanted to be like the prince when i grow up! badass acrobatics and wall running, but then reality hit me. i was 13 when i played sands of times and 14 when i played warrior within. in 2003 and 2004 respectively.

[@TyroPirate]

I want a remake of Sands of Time to be done by FromSoftware. Sekiro's combat already reminds me of SoT's combat where I'm constantly holding the block and waiting for a moment to strike or sometimes just going ham on groups of enemies. All they would need to do for combat is tone down difficulty slightly, redo the vaulting mechanic slightly, and incorporate wall jumping and rebounding into it. Combat isn't the main reason though. Just imagine the Sultan's palace of SoT made by From! Oh my God, it would be a big connected environment filled with shortcuts that connect everything! Also there could still be places for respawning/teleporting. The PoP universe had those magic fountain rooms. Something could be though of to make make mini versions of those fountains around the palace for resting and teleporting between. Boss or large figtts against enemies would still gather enough sand time power to see the future, but I don't think teleporting between them makes sense when there is already magic alternate demension type shit... Anyway, Imagine Lordran, but as a Persian palace! The part that would really take the cake is the enemies! The Soulsborne and Sekiro games have AMAZING enemy design. Imagine sand monsters that range from common people, to various military ranking soldiers. Then all kinds of animals (mostly for the menagerie) and various bird types, and even bugs like those beetles. And finally the bosses! Where fighting your father is a crazy challenge, the final fight with the vizear could have multiple stages and plot twists (like he overpowers you between stages, gets the dagger, and stabs himself to become a winged creature like in TTT... Idk), or the gryphon from WW as the boss in the Giant bird cage! Im imagining a dahaka type boss, but that won't make sence for the Persia setting, and with Sekiro having mini bosses the Crow Master comes to mind. Both WW and TTT had giants. TTT had a 2v1 boss fight! There is certain plenty of existing creatures and bosses From could use. The only thing I don't trust From to do is tight puzzle platforming. But with the tightness of combat in Sekiro being at a peak for them, they could shift focus from combat to traversal.

[@tchitchouan]

haahahahah no

[@ptlemon1101]

As a a guy plated all Soulsborne games, no. Not everything needs to be Dark Souls. It already pissed me of with GoW

[@TyroPirate]

@@ptlemon1101 Sorry I didn't make it clear. I wouldn't want them to keep their signature difficulty level. Just their world building, monster, and boss design is perfect for adapting that palace that's been overrun with sand people/animals/monster (the potential for bosses is off the charts with the PoP series too). Then make the Sekiro combat WAY more forgiving, and give it a few acrobatic moves.

[@SuperSaiyan3985]

I'd be down for that as long as FS refrains from making the game outrageously difficult LOL. The POP games aren't in the same league of difficulty as the Soulsborne series and it shouldn't be made that way is all I'm saying. I'd hate to see one of my favorite franchises remade only to be too rage-inducing to play LMAO.

[@TheFapFactory]

TyroPirate god I would play the shit out of that

[@renanaspasio]

"One morning, as the prince stands before the doors of the throne room..." I'll never forget POP Shadows and Flames intro

[@uditgoyal558]

Dude your channel deserves more subscriber count

[@ronyorobio7096]

Great video! This guy has a perfect voice. Subscribed.

[@WhooFlungPoo]

How long has this channel been out, and why isnt it over a million subs by now. These are brilliantly done.

[@ArmaBiologica35]

I love the sands of time trilogy. It had great characters, great story, great music, great gameplay the platforming alone was way ahead of it's time and it's more refined and enjoyable than in most action games today. And most important each game felt unique and very distinct from one another. But I have to say, these games as enjoyable as they are, are kind of a product of their time. Most action games today have a bigger focus on combat and cinematic storytelling and less in puzzle solving and platforming.

[@beastunleashed657]

ArmaBiologica35 not really, they are still enjoyable today

[@markcusblakc8615]

Thanks for the memories

[@stabgan]

Still my favourite game till this day. Warrior within's story line and two thrones' dark prince daaamnn nostalgia

[@hunter_cr0wbar152]

Ubisoft killed their own game by introducing Assassins Creed in 2007.

[@zerowilde]

they've milked assasin creed so much. like holy shit, we didnt need 6+ creed games Dx

[@ferencmeszaros9087]

I was yoounger playing PoP x4 games. I didnt play Assasin creed :d iam still World of Warxraft and league of legends. I hsve memories PoP games was good 10/10

[@Darkony]

Assassin's Creed is a great franchise. Most of their games are amazing. No wonder it hurt PoP; it was originally its sequel & borrowed heavily from PoP. But given AC's success, any new PoP needs to be overhauled to avoid being redundant. Look at how they made the 2018 God of War. Something like that can be done. I think a linear, polished action would be better than a sandbox one.

[@plateschaser45]

@@zerowilde they already have 11 AC games and apparently going for 12

[@vampiszoonis9691]

Silly, games don't kill games. people kill games

[@Taimoorabdullah]

Aww man this game... brings back memories. Do Legacy of Kain next please.

[@youssef11223344]

Yes!!!!! The Kain series is amazing!

[@Janarox10]

Oh my God yes!!!

[@blackknight216]

Vae Victis!

[@heartwork7977]

YES PLEASE!!!!

[@edboy5418]

LOK was a HUGE part of my childhood.

[@not_who_you_think]

great work dude

[@dylangintherofficial]

A prince of Persia remake with a new co op feature for online play would be fantastic. Either going in co op or a mass like 10 person team sword battles on top of bridges and such would be amazing

[@jsdkilla1878]

prince of persia battle royal when