New side-scrolling Prince of Persia game announced

Fans of the classic action-platformer series Prince of Persia have a reason to rejoice. Ubisoft has just revealed a new side-scrolling game in the franchise, called Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, at the 2023 Summer Games Fest. The game sports a new, cartoony art style, but hearkens back to the original with a side-scrolling perspective and time manipulation powers.

Gameplay and story

According to the game’s website, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a “stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer game set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate”. The game will feature different biomes that have their own “identity, wonders, and dangers”, as well as big boss battles and puzzles.

The game’s protagonist is Sargon, a young warrior who is part of an elite group called The Immortals. He is sent to the cursed land of Mount Qaf to save Prince Ghassan, who has been kidnapped by an evil sorcerer. Along the way, he will encounter allies and enemies, as well as discover the secrets of his own past.

The game will also have a dynamic soundtrack composed by Mentrix, an Iranian-born musician who will blend traditional instruments with modern sounds.

Release date and platforms

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is set to release on January 18th, 2024 for Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Amazon Luna. Ubisoft will be revealing more about the game on June 12th at its Ubisoft Forward show.

Reception and anticipation

The announcement of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has generated a lot of excitement among fans and critics alike. Many have praised the game’s colorful and charming art style, as well as its return to the side-scrolling gameplay that made the series popular in the first place. Some have also expressed relief that the game is not related to the troubled remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, which was recently rebooted after facing multiple delays and negative feedback.

However, some fans have also expressed skepticism and disappointment about the game’s direction. Some have criticized the game’s cartoonish graphics as being too childish and simplistic, while others have lamented the lack of voice acting and cinematic cutscenes that were present in the later games in the series. Some have also questioned whether the game will live up to the legacy of the original Prince of Persia games, or whether it will be overshadowed by other modern platformers like Ori and the Will of the Wisps or Hollow Knight.

Conclusion

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a new side-scrolling game in the beloved action-platformer series that promises to deliver a fast-paced and fun adventure in a mythical Persian world. The game has received a mixed but mostly positive response from fans and critics, who are eager to see more of it in the upcoming Ubisoft Forward event. The game is slated to launch on January 18th, 2024 for multiple platforms.

When and where can I play Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is set to release on January 18th, 2024 for Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Amazon Luna. You can pre-order the game from the official website or your preferred retailer. You can also watch more gameplay footage and trailers at the Ubisoft Forward show on June 12th.