GAME CATALOG / Metroidvania
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
2024 · Ubisoft Montpellier / Ubisoft
Play as Sargon of the Immortals and explore time-distorted Mount Qaf, using blades, a bow and time powers in combat, puzzles and platforming before revisiting earlier areas with new abilities.
EDITORIAL VIEW
Our take
After completing the PC and mobile versions, the map structure, movement and ability designs stand out, as does the care taken with the mobile port. Yet hyperarmor and red attacks restrict combos, excellent abilities such as the grapple and Chakram shadow arrive too late, and Athra resources and boss mechanics further constrain the payoff. The quality and care are visible, but the experience still feels like a missed opportunity.
An editorial impression to help choose a game, not a community score.
TIME & REPLAY
Time & replay
A broad first-clear estimate; exploration and difficulty change the actual time.
The review covers completion on both platforms; version-specific replay carryover and unlock rules have not been separately verified.
BEFORE YOU START
Who it suits
You may enjoy it if
Players who enjoy connected maps, ability-based revisits, demanding platforming and skill combinations, including those who value thoughtful touchscreen controls.
Keep in mind
Frequent platforming, boss patterns that reward memorization and limited attack windows. The full review discusses late-game abilities and the ending.