Mediocre game saved by excellent platforming.
The Forgotten Sands is, well, forgettable. The story is boring and the acrobatic combat of the Sands of Time trilogy has been replaced with repetitive hack-and-slash combat. It’s not difficult, but it goes on for so long that it’s mind numbing. For some reason Ubisoft has never figured out that the unique selling point of Prince of Persia was always its stylish platforming and it’s enough to carry the games without overly drawn out fight sequences. The acrobatic combat of previous games was at least interesting and unique, but the Forgotten Sands system is so tedious that I would have quit the game if not for the platforming.
The platforming feels tighter than it did in previous games with smoother transitions between moves and some new moves. The most notable addition is the water freezing power which adds an extra layer to climbing puzzles. Some of the climbing sequences towards the end of the game involving water freezing were very challenging and by far the best parts of the game.
The Forgotten Sands is, well, forgettable. The story is boring and the acrobatic combat of the Sands of Time trilogy has been replaced with repetitive hack-and-slash combat. It’s not difficult, but it goes on for so long that it’s mind numbing. For some reason Ubisoft has never figured out that the unique selling point of Prince of Persia was always its stylish platforming and it’s enough to carry the games without overly drawn out fight sequences. The acrobatic combat of previous games was at least interesting and unique, but the Forgotten Sands system is so tedious that I would have quit the game if not for the platforming.
The platforming feels tighter than it did in previous games with smoother transitions between moves and some new moves. The most notable addition is the water freezing power which adds an extra layer to climbing puzzles. Some of the climbing sequences towards the end of the game involving water freezing were very challenging and by far the best parts of the game.