Prince of Persia Rules both the time and your ass

Canyarion · 11-14-2003, 07:53 AM

Read the IGN review, they love it. http://cube.ign.com/articles/458/458726p1.html
It looks like the realistic Zelda game we never got!
The swordplay sound wunderbar and the graphics are great!

This is currently no. 1 on my have-to-buy-list.

10.0 PresentationThis is the perfect realization of the franchise in 3D. Slick menus combined with crispy clean FMVs, in-game storytelling and lots of great, nostalgic extras for the ultimate Prince experience.

9.0 Graphics
Stunning. Gorgeous. Beautiful. Stretching architecture, unparalleled animation and ambient environments. Very rare framerate hitches and a sometimes cumbersome combat camera. Otherwise, a showpiece.

8.0 Sound
Atmospheric, fitting music, clear and thumping sound effects. Unfortunately compressed dialogue on GameCube. Runs in full surround.

9.0 Gameplay
Spectacularly intuitive, fun, challenging, and extremely satisfying. The only flaw -- if it can be called that -- is that combat is not quite as refined as the rest of the game.

9.0 Lasting Appeal
The game delivers a respectable sized single-player quest and when it's over, you can always toy around with the original POP, which is also included.

9.6 OVERALL:

BTW why does my explorer seize when I try to open Bobcats MK thread??

Dark Samurai · 11-14-2003, 07:56 AM

wow this game looks like it can make it in the long run

i hope i can get it

(no money at the moment)

Bond · 11-14-2003, 09:39 AM

I played the demo on the Xbox. It's about everything IGN says it is.

Jason1 · 11-14-2003, 08:05 PM

My god...I was kinda keeping my eye on this game...but woah! I dont think any of us were expecting that...I'll try to wait to get this one as a Christmas Present, but damn...Im not sure I'll be able to.

GameMaster · 11-14-2003, 08:19 PM

You're right Angrist, this game rode my rim last night like there was no tomorrow. I'm a little sore but it was worth it. Thanks for the suggestion.

DeathsHand · 11-15-2003, 12:11 AM

Well if the game's that good I've gotta pick it up sometime...

PS2 or NGC version... hmmm *rubs chin*

Jason1 · 11-16-2003, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathsHand

Well if the game's that good I've gotta pick it up sometime...

PS2 or NGC version... hmmm *rubs chin*

The gamecube version has slightly more polishied visuals and a more stable framerate...but apparently all 3 games still look very similar.

DimHalo · 11-16-2003, 02:29 PM

hmm, sounds like something that would be definately worth my time and money...

too bad I don't have either one

DarkMaster · 11-16-2003, 06:31 PM

Played it, beat it, good stuff.

Amazing visuals, it's any artist's dream. Play mechanics are some of the most stunning I've ever used.

Vampyr · 11-16-2003, 07:20 PM

This game is going on my wish list.

Canyarion · 11-17-2003, 05:33 AM

DsH: The GCN version has a bit better graphics and it has Prince of Persia (the original) as a bonus (not sure if you have to hook up your AGB).
The PS2 version has better sound, or so I've heard.

The XB version has even better graphics and Prince of Persia 2.

Too much games to buy!

Ginkasa · 11-28-2003, 03:23 PM

I just bought it with my birthday money. I haven't played very far, only a little less than an hour into it, but its pretty good so far.

Anyone find it intersting that Ocarina of Time was a perfect incarnation of The Legend of Zelda series in 3D while The Sands of Time is the perfect incarnation of the Prince of Persia in 3D?

I noticed that when reading about the Dagger of Time in the instruction manual...

Anyway...

*shrugs and walks away*

Canyarion · 11-28-2003, 03:41 PM

Yep, not often are 3D incarnations good games.

Bube · 11-28-2003, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GameMaster

You're right Angrist

Canyarion is Angrist? I didn't know that. Or did you say Angrist because of the avatar?

Edit: Hmm, so he is Angrist. I remember reading his "After 300 posts the Dutch guy returns" post, but I can't believe I didn't realize it was Angrist.

Well, welcome back Angrist!

GameMaster · 11-28-2003, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bube

Canyarion is Angrist? I didn't know that. Or did you say Angrist because of the avatar?

Yep, Canyarion is indeed Angrist, click the link in his signature to get all the juicy details on this hot, explosive, shocking surprise of the season. Stay tuned next week for an even more heart pounding episode of, GT Sagas!