Ubisoft
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for Switch
Model: UBP10902661/UBP10902662UPC: 887256115746
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Pros
- •Controls are exceptionally smooth, making exploration and combat fluid and enjoyable.
- •Engaging, welesigned puzzles with helpful features like memory capture to ease backtracking.
- •Unique Time Powers and super abilities add fun gameplay variety and encourage revisiting areas.
- •Boss fights are satisfying and visually impressive, especially during welnimated parries.
- •Diverse and richly detailed Persianspired world with varied maps and biomes keeps exploration fresh.
- •Combines stylish, thrilling actiodventure platforming with acrobatic combat seamlessly.
- •Runs smoothly at a consistent 60fps on the Switch, both docked and handheld, including Switch OLED.
- •Story and lore are deep and enriching, adding substance to the mythological setting.
- •Lengthy gameplay offering about 25 hours for the main story, with more for completionists.
- •No microtransactions; full experience included out of the box.
- •Skill tree is simple and accessible, ideal for players new and experienced in platformers.
- •Difficulty is challenging but customizable, suiting a range of player skills.
- •Offers good replay value and is highly recommended for fans of Metroidvania and Prince of Persia franchises.
- •Platforming mechanics are enjoyable even for those typically less fond of the genre.
Cons
- •Story progression can feel slow and somewhat confusing, with long stretches lacking narrative development.
- •Side quests are limited, which leaves some narrative gaps unaddressed.
- •Amulet system feels underdeveloped and could benefit from deeper integration or improvements.
- •Some puzzles are quite challenging and may require outside help to solve.
- •Backtracking exists, and while mostly handled well, it may feel tedious to some players.
- •Lack of manual save option; relies solely on autave which some players might find restrictive.
- •Gameplay difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially for players without precision platforming skills.
Bottom Line
*Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown* for Nintendo Switch delivers a stylish, action-packed Metroidvania experience with smooth controls, varied puzzles, and a beautifully crafted Persian mythological world. While its story pacing and limited side content may leave narrative enthusiasts wanting more, the fluid combat, replay value, and pure gameplay fun make this a strong pick for fans of platformers and the franchise. If you prefer a more straightforward narrative or crave richer side quests, consider giving the demo a try or watching gameplay videos before purchasing to ensure it suits your taste. For those looking for a similar but more narrative-heavy experience, keep an eye out for future Switch titles with deeper story elements.
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