Prince Of Persia: Rival Swords (Wii)

I have owned this game now since February. It is now December, and whilst I can see the complaints from the one star reviews, I must laugh at the tendency to blame their ineptitude at a fantastic game on the fact that you have to actually try to complete it.

I used to think Prince of Persia was a good game series, but nothing more. On the PS2 it was a cool concept but the control system just lacked the chance to really get into the game. Never previous to, or since completing this edition of Two Thrones have I felt so absolutely a part of the game.

One reviewer states that the wii controls are badly implemented. I wholly disagree. It was in fact, the wii controls that had me play this from start to finish, even when I occasionally died and had to repeat some sections, which apparently means a game is rubbish? Personally I think that makes the player rubbish, and indeed has me going back to play it from time to time, relishing in how much you really do get the impression that you ARE the prince.

This is especially so as the dark prince, as how you swing your wiimote directly affects how the prince swings the whip. I was really surprised with how many different combos you could learn to pull off given how disgustingly disappointing Ubisoft's prior game Red Steel's attempt at sword fighting, where you could kick the remote around on the floor and win. This is also brings m to address the point made by the same aforementioned reviewer who disliked the 'time limit' style of the dark princes sections. Yes, this can be frustrating when you're almost at the goal and don't QUITE make it, but persevere. My advice is to try a few times with the intention of failing, so that you can slowly plan out your route around the area with the most efficiency. Do this, and you will complete the section with oodles of sand/time left!

That said, this isn't a game without a few niggles. I note another reviewer who slated the game gave up after the first boss, and I will say that on my first play through, I almost did the same. In case you are reading this Mr. Reviewer, the remote action is very simple when you get the hang of it.. albeit badly described within the game itself, a fact that on occasions (mostly bosses) can become slightly frustrating, but as with any game you can't beat, try taking a break, then going back to it later with a different approach - you might find it becomes very rewarding.

My only other niggle, which prevents the game from being five stars is.. yes.. it's a port. The graphics are of a PS2 level, something which the wii sees too much of, when it can handle so much more. They are not unsightly, but adding HDTV mode to the experience does little to improve anything. In fact, in HDTV mode on my plasma I was able to pick out far more graphical glitches and pixilation issues than on standard 50/60hz modes. Graphics aside, many long time gamers have in fact already played this exact adventure, numerous times, and to you I suggest, avoid this, it offers nothing new but controls. However, to any wii owner who is lacking a challenging game and wants to get really involved, this is without a doubt, one of my favourite wii titles to date, and I sorely recommend it.

If you read the box it does say play The Two Thrones adventure on Wii. The bad reviews for this game are a little harsh they all knock it down because the reviewer had played the game before (underits previous name-The Two Thrones), and perhaps it was stupid for ubisoft to changed the name and confuse people BUT all that does not take from the game. If you look at the game by itself (best done if you havent played the two thrones) then there is no denying that Rival swords is amazing. Great gameplay, great game, great fun.

the game was good on the xbox and the ps2 but there was way to much to do with it on the wii i dont know what happened but they turned a gd game into a pile of poo dont get it on the wii stick to the ps2 or xbox versions