The 2008 release of Prince of Persia took the franchise in an
invigorating new direction, employing open-world design and a painterly
artistic style to great effect. It breathed life into a series that had
been treading water for years, but you won't see any of those new
elements in The Forgotten Sands. This is a throwback to the superb Sands
of Time, focusing on elaborate level design and the sort of acrobatic
wonder that would make even the most agile monkey jealous.
Unfortunately, the leap back in time is not entirely smooth. The early
portions have a paint-by-numbers feel, offering no surprises for those
familiar with the franchise, and the combat is shallow and lacks the
flair the prince so often exhibits. But those missteps fade away once
the prince gets into a groove. The intricately designed levels are full
of surprising twists and the deft maneuvering required to pass the more
challenging sections makes completing a particularly tricky room
rewarding. A few problems keep The Forgotten Sands from reaching the
level of its timeless predecessor, but playing through this
gravity-defying adventure is still time well spent.
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| Gold coins aren't much of a cushion if you fall. |
Price : RM 7
