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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Xbox)

by Ubisoft
Platform:   Xbox
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Platform:   Xbox
  • Media: Video Game

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Product Features

  • The Prince returns to action-adventure gaming
  • Gravity-defying acrobatics, ferocious fighting combos
  • Bend time for unlimited gameplay variation
  • Uncover the mysteries of ancient Persia
  • Epic legends and deadly creatures
  • From the team behind Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
  • Voted Best Action/Adventure Game at the Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2003
  • For 1 player

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  • ASIN: B00009LW70
  • Release Date: 20 Feb 2004
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,321 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
The original 2-D Prince of Persia has always been acknowledged as the inspiration for the original Tomb Raider and it's easy to see why--it has the same mixture of running, jumping and platform climbing mixed in with tricky Indiana Jones-style puzzles and sword fights (though, okay, Lara prefers an AK47 to a scimitar). These days, however, there's one big difference between the Prince and La Croft: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is miles better than Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.

The game features some quite extraordinary graphics and animation as the prince leaps and jumps with amazing grace and makes a number of moves inspired by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The controls are a dream too, especially during combat, and even the camera system--usually the Achilles heel of any 3-D adventure--is great, zipping to a fixed position if it looks like any of the scenery is going to get in the way.

The Sands of Time has a bunch of new ideas to add to the usual mix, most notably the chance to control time itself. Each of the demonic monsters you fight will spill a quantity of magical sand when they die and you can use this to power the dagger of time and rewind, slow down or fast-forward time. This allows you to instantly recover from unexpected deaths and allows you to concentrate on having fun and playing the game. Excellent stuff. --David Jenkins

GamesMaster Magazine
"Bursting with ideas and truly princely design. Heartily recommended. 86%."

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Farewell Lara - Your days are numbered, 23 Feb 2004
By B. Wise "Geldhorn" (Yokohama) - See all my reviews
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I remember being blown away by the original Tomb Raider on the PC. I don't think my computer got switched off until I had finished the game and even then just so I could get some sleep and then start all over again.

Well, the same thing happened when I fired up Prince of Persia on the XBOX. This game is all that Tomb Raider was and so much more. Incredibly fluid motion, great controls, top graphics (the levels are stunning) and the perfect blend of puzzle solving, sword fighting and, of course, acrobatics.

This game is well worthy of a five star rating with the only criticism being that you might finish it too soon and sit around pining for sequel. Move over Lara - your top-heavy acrobatics days are numbered.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, 29 Dec 2004
By ratstails "ratstails" (North Shields, UK) - See all my reviews
I just finished The Sands of Time this afternoon. It is a brilliant game, not too repetitive and full of new challenges. The thing I liked particularly about it, was that I felt that I was making good progress throughout. The design of the game is fantastic, a Tomb Raider style, mixing skills and puzzles, but the detailing is much more imaginative and creative, there were no gaps in walls etc. I would recommend this game, it's a great 3D platformer, and I can't fault it! (P.S. I'm a 30 something female)
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32 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing, compelling gameplay, 6 Jan 2004
Having played the US version, I can confidently recommend you buy this game the very minute it is released. Everything has been done to perfection: the graphics, sound, lighting and controls are all exemplary.

It could be classed as a "platform" game, but what you are really presented with is the chance to play as the most acrobatic game character ever conceived. I won't go into too much of the plot as I don't want to spoil it, so all I will say is you are guaranteed to have fun from the off.

The XBox version also includes the original Prince Of Persia game from all those years ago, so when you've finished the new one you can indulge in some gaming nostalgia.

Highly recommended.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good...but highly over-rated
This has to be one of the world's most over-rated games. And I'm not saying that just to be nasty.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this review...please!
As far as I'm concerned (Prince of Persia: Sands of Time) is just one of those games which, to a lot of people who've played it, will stay with them for a some time. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2004 by darrenbowling

3.0 out of 5 stars What a f...... waste....
Doesn't sound good, does it!?! Don't get me wrong. In many ways this game is great. It's got some of finest grahpics I've ever seen on the xbox, and the gameplay is superb. Read more
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I can't emphasise enough how good this game is. The control system is fantastic, the platformer elements are excellent, there's a really effective combat system. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly brilliant!
What a refreshing change to play something as polished as this. It's amazing looking, plays brilliantly and is challenging without being frustrating. Read more
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