22.5.2010

First of if you haven't played the previous two games in the series, I would recommend doing so. It's not vital to enjoy the game but it helps you enjoy and know the plot a lot easier.I really enjoyed the first in the series (Sands of Time) and so when playing the second felt quite disappointed. They seemed to have changed everything that made the game an instant classic. I steered clear of the series for a while after waiting for the wounds to heal. Anyway when I finally decided to go back to it, I can't help but wish I had done sooner. Not only has it the series back on form but it may even be better then the first.Plot: With the Empress Kaileena with him and the Dahaka defeated the prince returns to Babylon.However what he left is no longer what is still there. The Vizier from the first game has laid siege to his city and Kaileena is the target of a brutal plot.Back on the streets again and hoping to put wrong to right again, he finds that not only has the sands of time affected everything around him, but also himself. He is now the Dark Prince.Graphics: The graphics I admit are starting to look a little dated in this day and age but they are still amazing for their time and the cut scenes are still beautiful even now. Considering you back pick up an HD version for the PS3 solves this department's problem though.Game play: The series is a puzzling action adventure. You have different problems to solve throughout the game but with some fighting thrown in too.There's new things added like stealth kills making it easier to dispatch enemies without having to fight all the time, the ability to become the dark prince and utilise the new moves he has compared to his lighter side.You switch between the light and dark sides throughout the game with each form having positives and negatives attached to it. Even if you like one form more then the other, you're still going to have to learn to use them both if you want to get anywhere in the game. Not only do you have a different in techniques, but the personalities of the two are different as well. The Dark version being selfish and corrupt while the light being heroic and just. Which form conquers the other though?The level design is improved too. Unlike the other games (especially the first) everything flows better. No more do you have to stand there looking around trying to find out where you need to be heading next. The constant flow of the game only adds to the enjoyment.Controls: The controls are easy to get to grips with be it in the platform side of things or the fighting. When fighting, you can make it as hard or as easy as you want it to be really by learning more button presses to produce more powerful moves although at the risk of getting hit in between pressing them.Lifespan: Two Thrones took me just under 15 hours to complete which although isn't a huge length, it gets the job done and done well too if I might add. The quality of game you get in those few hours far outweighs some of the larger games.Although the game has little to none replayability, at the end you are given a new sword which you can play through the game again with. Not really worth it though. Least it's there if you want to play the game again in a couple of year's time.Overall: I would say it's the best game in the series and a great send off to such a well produced trilogy of games. True the series lost its footing in the second game but this one more then makes up for it. If you like puzzle, platform or even fighting games I would recommend it and even if you don't like any of these this is still not a game to be missed!

14.2.2006

After having to put up with the lowest common denominator appeal of Warrior Within, suffice to say there were a few worries with Two Thrones. Thankfully, they don’t come up once you start playing it.The PoP team seem to have learned their lesson from the previous game and bend over backwards to make up for what a grave disappointment it truly was. Not only are the Arabic influences in music and scenery back in full force, but anything that relates to Warrior Within is written out quickly – Kaileena is killed off early (although she does narrate) and from there on you won’t hear mention of The Island of Time or anything else, and the story itself writes out the previous game and, in fact,much of Sands of Time…to a point.In going back to the Sands of Time template, the game recaptures a lot of the essence that made it so great – especially in returning the Prince to his witty, charming self and not the snarling Duke Nukum wannabe he was when we saw him last. But also they bring back the central character pairing of the Prince and Farrah, and the chemistry still remains.Of course, it isn’t a Xerox by any means, and a few things have been updates. The controls aren’t as balanced towards button-mashing combat and speed kills add an element of stealth to proceedings, and there’s new ways to manoeuvre around the game world – be it using your dagger to hold onto slots in the wall or diagonal panels to turn wall runs into quick attacks. But the main change is the Dark Prince, lending a new dimension to the gameplay as you constantly need sand to replenish your health - by killing enemies or finding it in pots, as well as using the razor tail and extra strength to make combat different enough from the regular Prince. There’s also chariot races at a couple of points (as well as riding an enemy through the city), but these do feel like they were put in for the sake of it and don’t help the game any.There’s also quite a sense of humour at the games’ heart, be it the Prince constantly bickering with the Dark Prince, or the well-placed jab about Farrah probably hitting you with her arrows (as anyone who played Sands of Time will remember). The game is also saved from the previous ones’ most annoying concession to videogameness, as you aren’t rushing around looking for artwork chests or every health upgrade to get 100% of the game. You can unlock videos when you complete the game, and artwork is unlocked when you collect sand – and there’s plenty in the game to get all of them.Alright, the game is woefully short – a weekends’ worth, frankly – and occasionally you’ll be gritting your teeth at one or two moments, mostly involving having to take blind leaps of faith across chasms as you can’t see your route – but the game is frank and up front with you: this is what you have, enjoy it, and be rewarded. The smile on your face when the game wraps up with a sly Sands of Time reference and a happily ever after ending will round things of nicely.

6.12.2005

After defeating the emperess of time in the second game, the prince returns to his own land, Babylon, only to find it under siege from the Vizier from the first game! Everything has been returned to its prior state, and even farah has returned, but its not long before the sands are unleashed once again.Without saying anymore on the story, let me tell you that this is one yet another master piece. Graphically, the game is just as good as the previous two, but much less gothic than the second game. Every place is beautifully rendered, including the town of Babylon. The lighting, the trees, the enemies, and even the main cast are incredibly detailed. Yet with this game, its the gameplay that sets it apart.Once again,

22.8.2009

If you don't know by now this is an acrobatic game. You make death defying leaps with the odd bit of fighting in between.The game is virtually identical to Warrior Within except it has a Roman style setting. Fortunately it also has the clumsy controls, with added 101 combo's and retains the hopeless camera. All this does is make the game a frustration to play. Add to this the miles apart save points (which also top up your health with water) and you are away with it.This could have been a great game and has masses of potential if it was not let down by the incompetent design. Leaping about is great fun but there is too much time pondering how you actually move forward.

3.9.2006

I loved the first PoP game:great storygreat gameplay and layoutgreat characters and environmentsso when I heard there was a sequel I rushed out and bought it. I have to admit it was disappointing,the only good bit being the fact you could now fight with your main sword and any other weapon lying aroung, instead of just a set sword and the dagger.When the third game came out I was reluctant to buy it. However, I am glad I did because it is the best game Ubisoft have made so far. It takes all the best bits of the first game (lush environments,great story and great challenges) and all the best bits from the second game (being able to choose your secondary weapon,great bosses and a great haircut).They

17.7.2006

I love the prince of persia series. They're really fun to play. I liked playing the first one. The sand monsters were so fun to kill, yet so easy. The second one was cool. Cool music and the Daharka chase bits were wicked. Oh yeah and being the sand wraith. You were literally the master of the sands. Anyway the third game (IE this one) is the best prince of persia. Shame though. He returns to Babylon exhbausted after his adventure with a new woman, who is snatched murdered and the prince is plunged into a third adventure, getting his left arm infected with the sands, occasionally transforming him. Now it's fun to play when he's the dark prince. And who would have thought the Vizier would return despite being killed of in the first game.

8.8.2006

This game has many great moments. Amazing acrobatics, decent fighting and intriguing puzzles, combined with striking graphics, make this a very playable game.There are however some annoying flaws, that are annoying mainly because they could so easily be avoided. The A.I. consists of walk around grunting, or attacking and grunting (if they manage to spot you- once your about a foot away from them). There is no charaterisation of your average enemies at all, not a word of dialogue, which makes them rather dull adversaries.The plot is good, but is let down by a poor, highly cheesy script. The physics engine is also very poor, which makes the combat look unrealistic next to such superb acrobatics.As with all acrobatics orientated platform games,

28.12.2005

where to start. above all this is the best game out of the three. It has everything!! Awesome fighting moves, more abilities and an amazing story.if you have not played the other two PoP games than please, (i insist)that you play them first.Prince of Persia has to be the best all round game i have ever played. Its got so much that other wannabe games should be thrown in the bin. but overall its my oppion against yours.The Graphics and Environmental status are at top marks in this game, from the first Prince of Persia: sands of time, the general story got more exciting by the minute and game play developed so much better.

7.12.2005

WOWThis has to be the best game i've ever played.Two Thrones combines the beautiful visuals and audio of the sands of time and the truly fantastic free form combat system of warrior within.With the two best elements of the previous game and the genius new speed kills system this game is the best buy this christmas.The comic moments of SOT are back for all of you who hated the darker tone of WW (very much like myself), the in game banter between the characters is great and so is everything that you could possibly dislike about its predecessors!If you like: platforming with a difference, excellent combat,

30.1.2006

A very good game. It is immensely playable and very addictive. I found it very difficult to move away from the TV screen because the game was so lovely to play. Here are the pros and cons.PROs+-smooth visuals, great textures and really pushes the PS2 to it's limits-very long game maybe 15-20 hours-fluidity in jumping, running and sword-slashing-innovative gameplayCONs--can feel repetitive-story isn't very compellingI've played many video games in my time and out of all of the recent releases on the PS2, this is one of the best. I have never been hooked on a game like this since Metal Gear Solid 3. The ending is superb. Very strange!A must buy and an experience that you should not pass.

9.12.2005

This is without doubt one of the best games I have ever played! It has everything from deadly fighting scenes and stealthy speed kills to chariot racing and the best puzzles between the 3 games! But one thing is almost cetain, there may not be another one :-( The way it ended was sooooo cool, but it means that they would have to think of something very clever to make another one. Every Prince of Persia fan will also apreciate the ending the way I did.I recomend this game to EVERYONE!!!

9.6.2007

Prince of Persia is a fabulous game that definitely exceeds all the other games. It has a equal amount of fast paced action and difficult puzzles. The new dark prince is totally cool especially the daggertail which is awesome! This game is so good you need to buy it to really get to grips with how good it is!

2.3.2014

Brilliant! Its been a while since I picked up a joy pad. I am happy that this is one of the games I selected to start with. Captivating levels, with puzzles and battles. Graphics are ok, if rating to newer gaming consoles, but we are talking PS2, and for PS2 I really rate this game.

2.9.2005

A thing came up asking me to review this because I preordered it, but I can't, because it isn't out yet. I'm sure it will be great because the first two were brilliant, I just hope the chariot races aren't totally naff.

19.4.2017

I gave this to my son as a gift so that he had something to do when he came to visit me- otherwise he might have gotten bored in the middle of nowhere without any of his friends around.He likes this game a lot.

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