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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Critics Consensus (Play It)
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown soars as a brilliant Metroidvania revival, captivating with its sleek action, vibrant exploration, and time-bending puzzles. While the story doesn’t quite match the brilliance of its gameplay, the game’s polished combat, gorgeous visuals, and engaging mysteries make it a must-play for genre fans and Prince of Persia veterans alike.
Game Info
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate. Play as Sargon and evolve from sword-wielding prodigy to extraordinary legend as you master acrobatic combat and unlock new Time Powers and unique super abilities.
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Total Reviews: 141
Editors' Choice
Gold TIER
47% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
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GENRES:
- Action, Platformer, Adventure
DEVELOPER(S):
- Ubisoft Montpellier
PUBLISHER(S):
- Ubisoft Entertainment
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Prince of Persia
GAME MODES:
- Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
141
Critic Reviews
87
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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Median Score
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Low Score
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Phil Hornshaw (IGN)
January 11, 2024
8/10
Returning to a 2D perspective lets Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown perfect its controls and combat while capturing everything that was great about the heyday of the series.
Steve Watts (GameSpot)
January 11, 2024
9/10
Prince of Persia boldly reinvents itself as a metroidvania, and it feels like it has found its new home.
Mollie Taylor (PC Gamer)
January 11, 2024
72/100
A palatable metroidvania with a mediocre story, my biggest frustration with The Lost Crown is how long it takes to get to the good stuff.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (141 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DNews | Алексей Лихачев | 9 / 10 | 01-27-2024 | Prince of Persia is back, and it looks very fresh. One of the best Ubisoft titles in years and a fantastic metroidvania. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Miguel Varela | 9.4 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is not only the first major video game of 2024, but it’s also one of the best metroidvania of recent years. | Read review |
| Atarita | Eren Eroğlu | 95 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a game that doesn’t compromise on any part of the experience, every part of it is crafted with great effort and care. In one word, it’s fantastic. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 93 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a great and almost flawless return of the beloved franchise. Ubisoft Montpellier scored a triumph with one of the best Metroidvania games since Metroid Dread. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Christian Bognar | 5 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a superb Metroidvania that reignites the franchise in exciting ways and only gets better the longer you play it. Meticulously crafted platforming mixed with exhilarating combat makes for a game that is nearly impossible to put down. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | جواد محسنی | 9 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | While The Last Crown is not without flaws, the final package is entertaining enough to make it worth your time and money. It’s highly inspired by ancient Persia and offers deep and engaging gameplay and beautiful art design, proving that the Prince of Persia universe has massive potential and deserves more attention from Ubisoft. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Kate Sanchez | 8.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a vibrant reimaging of ancient Persian myth. It’s a turning of the page for a traditionally Orientalist franchise, and it never sacrifices gameplay to do so. The Lost Crown is the right mix of difficult ingenuity and self-pacing that makes the Metroidvaia inspiration a perfect pairing. | Read review |
| Capsule Computers | Travis Bruno | 8.5 / 10 | 02-01-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s satisfying story combined with a wonderful approach to combat makes this metroidvania a highly enjoyable return to form for the long missing franchise. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Nick Erlenhof | 7.9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown managed the leap into the new genre of Metroidvanias really well. The battles are challenging, moving through the levels is enormous fun and there are visually impressive counterattacks to marvel at. The fact that the characters and story are inconsequential and the backtracking can be a bit tedious should not deter genre fans too much. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Philip Watson | 8.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is not just a good Metroidvania game, but it is a great addition to the catalogue of titles in the Prince of Persia franchise. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Bree Maybe | 8.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an incredibly pleasant surprise. Brilliant gameplay and gorgeous visuals make it utterly addictive to play, and in my time with it, I never wanted to put it down. The only fault the experience really has is the story, and while it is perfectly serviceable, it’s never sufficiently engaging, even if the gameplay itself is enough to keep you going. If you are looking for a new Metroidvania to sink your teeth into, this is one I can highly recommend, and a strong return to form for the previously long-resting franchise. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Álvaro Bustío | Recommended | 01-17-2024 | Prince of Persia The Lost Crown was an enormous challenge that Ubisoft Montpelier has managed to take on and master. Something as complicated as making a saga that hibernated while waiting for the right moment to wake up shine. Thus, we find a title that is far from the saga that became so popular on PlayStation 2, but returns to its origins with a game that is reminiscent of the original installment of everything, and in which exploration was its pillar. In this way, we find a very fun game that has everything: action, puzzles, platforms, exploration, etc… Where, thanks to a series of exquisitely interconnected maps, you are continually encouraged to explore with very satisfactory results for the player. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Mark Steighner | 85 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | The Lost Crown is a fun and engaging 2.5D action platformer. It borrows a number of mechanics from several years’ worth of recent Metroidvanias, but adds a few ideas and quality of life features of its own, too. Maybe best of all, it’s a game for both newcomers and Metroidvania veterans | Read review |
| Console Creatures | David Pietrangelo | Recommended | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a welcome return to the franchise. It packs a punch with exciting combat, challenging platforming, great visuals, and tons of secrets to uncover. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Sandy Kirchner-Wilson | 9 / 10 | 01-18-2024 | Prince of Persia is back, Baybee! The Lost Crown is not only a fantastic new entry to the series but one of the best Ubisoft titles in a long time (sorry FarCry and Assassin’s Creed!). It’s exciting to see the Prince return in such a polished title and it easily stands shoulder to shoulder with The Sands of Time. The adventure of Sargon is one to remember. A heartily recommended title to all who want a fun 2D action adventure! | Read review |
| cublikefoot | Claire Ferrin | 8.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a solid metroidvania and easily one of the best I have played in years. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Tom Hutchison | 4 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | A decent and difficult start to console gaming in 2024. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Steven Mills | 8.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | The glimpses of tedium definitely hamper the experience, but few games have managed to get me so excited just for reaching the next boss. If you are a fan of Metroidvania-style games or even just a fan of fast-paced combat with a focus on boss fights, you’ll love this iteration of the Prince (of Persia). | Read review |
| Dexerto | Patrick Dane | 5 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Ubisoft Montpellier has brought an invigorating energy, with a breathtaking art style, impressively expressive combat, mindstretching platform puzzles, and deeply challenging bosses. When it is all coming together in an audio-visual crescendo, it’s a thing to behold. This ode to Symphony of the Night and other greats in the genre understands what made those so good, and finds new life. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an absolute triumph, charting the future for this fallen franchise. Here’s hoping it finds its audience because it would be a tragedy to have something this good lost to time once again. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Ben Sheene | 9.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an exceptional entry in the Metroidvania genre. What started out as an inventive spin on the time-bending franchise became a masterclass in 2D combat and traversal. Players wanting a dense, rich map riddled with secrets will find a happy home. Those wishing for surprisingly deep battles and razor-sharp navigation puzzles won’t be let down. With each new moment, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown becomes timeless. | Read review |
| Digital Spy | Ben Rayner | 4 / 5 stars | 01-12-2024 | After 2023, a year in which the games industry saw so many people removed from their jobs due to what can only really be seen as corporate greed and an obsession with profits before people, assets before art, it’s good to see a big studio create something smaller but no less special. And we can only hope this happens more often and leads to a more stable industry for the talented and passionate people that makes these things possible. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Tomas Franzese | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a monumental achievement in approachable, seamless Metroidvania design. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Jeffrey David Brooks | 8.8 / 10 | 01-15-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an excellent new entry in this iconic franchise, and a great entry point for new Metroidvania fans | Read review |
| Duuro Magazine | Krist Duro | Recommended | 01-15-2024 | Through ingenious level design and gratifying systems married to intensely satisfying moment-to-moment gameplay, The Lost Crown reinvents Metroidvania conventions while carving out its own new legacy. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Damiani | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a successful reinvention of the dormant franchise that carves out a marvelous new identity, one that clearly has a bright future. | Read review |
| Enternity.gr | Dimitris Vasilakis | 8.5 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | An unexpectedly balanced version of the beloved Prince comes with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. | Read review |
| Entertainium | Eduardo Rebouças | Recommended | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an exciting addition to the admittedly crowded market in its particular style of play, but it’s one that does enough of its own flavor and delivery that makes it very much worth playing. That’s all too true for those who’ve enjoyed Prince of Persia in the past thanks to its ties in design to the classic games of the past in the form of traversal and to some degree, some of its combat encounters. For as limiting as these games can be simply due to the tenants of the genre, there’s enough here to make this one stand out from the pack. | Read review |
| Entertainment Geekly | Luis Alvaro | 4FALSE | 01-18-2024 | This new chapter in the storied franchise melds combat, platforming, and puzzle-solving, delivering an exhilarating gaming experience that redefines the series’ legacy. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Christian Donlan | Recommended | 01-12-2024 | Ubisoft ditches its normal formula and finds the ideal way to bring gaming’s original Prince back to life. | Read review |
| Eurogamer.pt | Bruno Galvão | 5 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | By combining metroidvania design with the essence of Prince of Persia, The Lost Crown becomes a majestic game, inserted in an already well-known genre, but with its own ideas and electrifying. At some point, the gameplay became so much fun that I found myself thinking that the game just got everything it did right. Ubisoft is to be congratulated because it has achieved a game of great caliber and capable of grabbing you to the point of making you forget the passage of time. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Riccardo Cantù | 8.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | The Lost Crown is a delightful new beginning for the saga, a project that exudes all the passion infused by its developers | Read review |
| Explosion Network | Dylan Blight | 9.5 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the revitalization of a franchise that has long been buried in the sand of uninteresting ideas. | Read review |
| eXputer | Usama Mehmood | 3.5FALSE | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, has completely subverted my initial expectations, providing us with a great game to kickstart 2024 off. | Read review |
| Final Weapon | Saras Rajpal | 4 / 5 stars | 01-17-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a fantastic introduction to the Metroidvania genre. Despite a predictable story and graphical oddities, the game’s accessibility options, unique gameplay, and thrilling level design make it a great choice for anyone hoping to get into the Metroidvania genre for the first time. | Read review |
| Fintendo | Miikka Lehtonen | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-29-2024 | “A new king has been crowned.” | Read review |
| Flickering Myth | Shaun Munro | 7.5 / 10 | 01-22-2024 | Less a staggering reinvention of the series than an impressive adjunct, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown should appeal to both long-time fans of the franchise and even those with little interest in Metroidvanias. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Wesley LeBlanc | 9.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | The Lost Crown makes it hard to put the controller down, constantly urging players to follow its paths just a little further. Following its persistent pull to explore more of Mount Qaf is easy, though, thanks to how good it feels to do so. Between its first-rate platforming and engaging combat and progression, The Lost Crown’s various parts coalesce into a sublime loop. Gameplay is king, and this Prince of Persia understands that. | Read review |
| Game Rant | Dalton Cooper | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Both those new to the genre and hardcore Metroidvania fans are going to fall in love with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. It’s too early to say if it will be remembered with the same fondness as Super Metroid or Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, but Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a fantastic Metroidvania and one of the best games in the entire Prince of Persia franchise. | Read review |
| GameBlast | Victor Vitório | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | With Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft Montpellier used the solid terrain of the metroidvania legacy to bring new air to the classic series. Even without innovating, the game is built with the good parts of the genre, a confident and excellently executed combination that takes us to a robust, fun and challenging campaign, making it a highlight as one of the best of its kind. | Read review |
| Gameblog | KiKiToes | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown ticks all the boxes of the perfect metroidvania. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Mostafa Zahedi | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an amazing 2D experience that embarks you on a great adventure in ancient Persia. from thrilling bossfights to entertaining characters, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown delivers almost everything you expect from a 2D metroidvanian experience | Read review |
| Gameffine | Uphar Dutta, Jay Krishnan | 85 / 100 | 01-23-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a mind-blowing platformer with extremely detailed control over the character for platforming as well as combat. Having such tremendous control requires a serious challenge which the game does not fear to give. The game however does fall short in providing a memorable story and soundtrack. Otherwise, you’re looking at a major platformer of the year contender. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Alana Dunitz | 10 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an awesome action platformer that pulls you in with its beautiful world and lore, evolving the metroidvania genre with a lot of great changes. You must play this game! | Read review |
| GameLuster | Nairon Santos de Morais | 9 / 10 | 01-30-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is one of the very best metroidvanias of modern times that revives a fan-favorite franchise with a new coat of paint. Let’s hope this means there’s a bright future awaiting. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a great return of the series, as well as one of the bright and exciting projects of the beginning of 2024. The game will appeal to both old fans and inexperienced newcomers. | Read review |
| Gamepressure | Paweł Musiolik | 9.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Ultimately, it’s hard for me to believe not only that I just played a Ubisoft game. It’s also hard for me to believe just how much I liked Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This is not a good game. This is an excellent title, one of the best in its genre, and if it’s not a candidate for the game of the year, it should certainly be nominated as one of the biggest surprises, but from the pleasant category. | Read review |
| GamePro | Kevin Itzinger | 86 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | The Lost Crown doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does a great job of executing the gameplay loop of exploration, character enhancement and progression. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 8.6 / 10 | 01-17-2024 | Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is a great Metroidvania experience providing a lengthy, challenging adventure that balances cinematics with gameplay while also evolving the genre. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 心灵奇兵 | 8.7 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a bold step for Ubisoft. Not only does it show their great skill in making platform action games, but it also deserves praise for successfully creating a great Metroidvania game at the first attempt. The clever rewind action and memory fragment marking system are also good ideas for the future of Metroidvania games. | Read review |
| GAMES.CH | Sönke Siemens | 87 / 100 | 01-12-2024 | Quote not yet available | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Mike Minotti | 90 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | The Prince of Persia series has lived a few lives. It started as a 2D cinematic platformer before evolving into movement-based 3D action games. Now, Ubisoft Montpellier has found a new direction for the franchise that could serve as the blueprint for the series going forward. | Read review |
| GamesCreed | Jay Claassen | 4FALSE | 01-18-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a great release for the franchise, and the story has a lot of depth that will keep you going for hours on end. All this, combined with the visuals and sound design, builds into a great game with a familiar atmosphere we all know and love, but from a critical point of view… The AAA price does not detract from the fact that it’s still an indie side-scroller. However, if you’re willing to pay the piper, it becomes a matter of perspective as to whether or not it’s worth the price. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Jason Rodriguez | 9 / 10 | 01-15-2024 | Overall, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a refreshing take not just for the long-dormant franchise, but for the modern Metroidvania genre. After completing the campaign in roughly 16 hours (with a bit of side exploration thrown in for good measure), I found it’s approachable for newcomers and presents interesting and engaging challenges for hardcore fans. I can only hope that this leads to bigger sequels down the line. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Having been away from our consoles for some 14 years, we’re glad that Prince of Persia has made a return. And while we’d welcome another 3D action adventure entry with open arms, Ubisoft’s choice to adopt a 2.5D Metroidvania format for this foray is a shrewd one. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has everything you’d expect of a Prince of Persia game, from tense, thoughtful combat to challenging platforming. Yet thanks to its youthful flair and genre-shift, it feels fresh and unlike anything else currently in the Ubisoft library. For Prince of Persia fans and those who enjoy Metroidvanias in general, this is very much worthy of a recommendation. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Steve Watts | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia boldly reinvents itself as a metroidvania, and it feels like it has found its new home. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Joe Donnelly | 4 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | For those wanting more in the same vein as 3D adventures like The Sands of Time, this ain’t it. But it is a return to relative form for a series whose last mainline outing landed 14 years ago – it’s just disappointing that this very good game was held back from true greatness. | Read review |
| GameXplain | Joey Ferris | Recommended | 01-11-2024 | Video Review | Read review |
| Gaming Age | Matthew Pollesel | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | The big drawback to The Lost Crown is that if you’re not already a fan of Metroidvanias, it’s hard to imagine anything here will suddenly make you a believer in the genre. It’s a well-made Metroidvania, to be sure, but there’s nothing here that breaks new ground. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Elliot Hilderbrand | 8.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown strikes a harmonious balance between combat, puzzles, and exploration, providing a satisfying blend for players. The shadow of the deluxe edition looms, introducing cosmetic items and early access at a questionable price point. Despite this, the core game experience remains untarnished, making the deluxe edition an optional, albeit somewhat disappointing, add-on. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a delightful journey, offering a well-paced adventure that managed to keep me engaged from start to finish. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | The Lost Crown is a fantastic game. Not only does it capture the biggest strength of Prince of Persia’s earliest sidescrolling instalments, it also reinvigorates the series in spectacular fashion with its Metroidvania design structure. From level design to combat, from the platforming to its visual style, from the exploration to the soundtrack, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an impressive accomplishment in more ways than one, and one of Ubisoft’s best games in years. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Jack Zustiak | 80 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | Elegance, finesse, style – whatever you want to call it, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has it. It sets the stage with familiar Prince of Persia elements while performing them in new ways. The production comes with a few stumbles, yet The Lost Crown always recovers with style, proving itself as a worthy heir to the elegance that this series represents. | Read review |
| Geeks & Com | Kevin Cormier | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Last Crown is a pleasant surprise for the new year. While January is usually synonymous with quiet, gamers have instead got a game of the highest quality to sink their teeth into. We’re talking about a game with an excellent lifespan, that’s easy to get to, and that restores a much-needed license to a much-needed studio. With more titles to come over the course of the year, we very much hope that Prince of Persia is a harbinger of quality. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Frank Montes | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | A worthy representative of the Metroidvania subgenre | Read review |
| GGRecon | Tarran Stockton | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | It’s tempting for me to say that Prince of Persia is back with the release of The Lost Crown and leave it that. But that feels like a disservice to a game so boldly different from its predecessors because ultimately it’s more than that. | Read review |
| Glitched Africa | Marco Cocomello | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an enjoyable and challenging Metroidvania game. Its refreshing setting combined with its intense combat make this journey through Mount Qaf worth the 20-hour trek. The boss fights are a real standout in the game delivering some unforgettable combat encounters. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a fantastic return to the franchise’s roots, and one of the strongest examples of the genre I’ve played. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Chris Shive | 4 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown combines elements of the classic 2D games with the 3D reboots to create a solid metroidvania. In fact Prince of Persia translates to this genre so well it’s surprising it took until 2024 to happen. The gameplay is a mix of fighting, platforming and puzzles that are balanced in a way where things never get stale. Many of the obstacles Sargon faces will present a challenge and only the most skilled players will make it through without falling prey to a trap at least once, but none are so challenging that they can’t be overcome with a little perseverance. The same can be said for the combat, where learning the intricacies and nuance of the combat system is an important part of winning against the challenging boss fights. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown may not revolutionize the genre, but it’s one of the better metroidvanias to come out in recent years. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Andrew Thornton | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is, in many ways, a new direction for this series, but there’s enough pulled from the past that it very much still feels like a Prince of Persia game. With excellent combat, some of the best platforming you’ll find in any Metroidvania, a fantastic world to explore, and a series of incredible powers to unlock, The Lost Crown keeps getting more interesting as you make your way through it. Fans of the series, the genre, or simply great games will want to check out Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 93 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia returns in style with an exceptional adventure that excels in everything it sets out to do, that does everything so well that it’s hard to find faults with it and that you never want to end. After many years missing, the Prince has returned, but he has returned as the king of action and platform games. | Read review |
| IGN | Phil Hornshaw | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Returning to a 2D perspective lets Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown perfect its controls and combat while capturing everything that was great about the heyday of the series. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Angelo Bianco | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a good metroidvania that makes its intriguing gameplay its most appreciable aspect, which offers many accessibility-related options that allow the game experience to be fully customized. Although it is not flawless in some aspects, such as an uninspired character design and a difficulty balance that is not properly calibrated, Ubisoft Montpellier’s new game is a must play for all fans of the genre and the Prince of Persia franchise. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Rafa Del Río | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | The saga’s return to the 2D platform genre in the form of a modern metroidvania leaves us with a challenging and sometimes desperate, but always delightful experience. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Nathan Misa | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-12-2024 | Fun 2.5D platforming, combo-based combat and clever puzzles wrapped in a highly polished, content-filled package. A must-play adventure. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Tomáš Otáhal | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown perfectly demonstrates what an excellent platformer game can look like. Ubisoft Montpellier has capitalized on its Rayman experience and breathed new life into the original idea of the Prince of Persia in near-perfect form. | Read review |
| Infinite Start | Grant E. Gaines | 8.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Overall I think Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a solid experience. It’s far from perfect, as it can be surprisingly difficult/cheap/annoying, but most of the time it’s a creative metroidvania. Add in some genuinely cool boss battles, climatic parry moves, and countless locations to explore and you have an experience well worth considering. | Read review |
| INVEN | Kyuman Kim | 8.7 / 10 | 01-19-2024 | Ubisoft Montpellier has successfully combined the expertise gained from the Rayman series with the combat of the Souls series, resulting in a truly enjoyable Metroidvania-style game with various quality-of-life features. Whether you’re familiar with this kind of genre or not, it’s a perfect game to start the new year with. | Read review |
| Invision Community | Adam Ligocki | 9 / 10 | 01-24-2024 | Prince of Persia The Lost Crown doesn’t reinvent the Metroidvania wheel, but it does make the mechanics entirely its own. You can pick up all of the inspirations, but it never feels like anything less than its own thing and is a perfect fit for the Prince of Persia franchise. Ubisoft has started off 2024 with a fantastic, must-play game that is, not only, one of their best games but also one of this year’s best. If this is the future of the Prince of Persia franchise, well then, could I please have some more? | Read review |
| Kakuchopurei | Jonathan Leo | 90 / 100 | 01-12-2024 | I never thought 2024 would start with a banger of a 2D title, especially from a company like Ubisoft that’s known for copy-pasta open-world games, yet here we are. While Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has elements from other 2D search action titles, it adds a few more innovations and uses its platforming and level design talent to create a remarkable and memorable platforming and sword-slinging experience, polish and all. Give this Metroidvania a whirl; you’ll be pleased to know that it keeps the Prince of Persia platforming legacy alive and very well, thanks to its new search action trappings. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Levi Winslow | Recommended | 01-18-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an exceptional Metroidvania that’s as accessible as it is punishing. It’s an impressive accomplishment, one that exemplifies how approachable doesn’t mean dumbed down. I’ve certainly had my fair share of frustrations during my multiple hours with it, but I’ve also come away from The Lost Crown feeling more excited about the genre than I have been in a long time. | Read review |
| Leadergamer | Alper Dalan | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | The game that destroyed my prejudices. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Santiago Villicaña | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown takes a lot of elements from other metroidvanias but also adds something unique and interesting to make a game that shines in almost every aspect. It’s the perfect comeback for the prince. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Samet Basri Taşlı | 89 / 100 | 01-25-2024 | If you are interested in the Metroidvania genre, you will love this game, even if it is a new game for Prince of Persia, if you want to play it, you are very likely to like this game, if you are someone who is interested in the genre and loves Prince of Persia, definitely don’t miss it. We have a game that is accessible enough to play even for players who are unfamiliar with the metroidvania genre and quality enough to do justice to the genre. It’s a very good step towards the revival of the series, let’s see what they do with Sands of Time Remake. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | It bears little resemblance to any of its predecessors, but The Lost Crown is one of the best Metroidvania games of recent years and a highly enjoyable challenge. | Read review |
| MKAU Gaming | Sammy Hanson | 9 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | Ubisoft is one of the leading brands in video games today with a library of successful franchises but doesn’t seem to realise the gem and piece of gaming history they have in Prince of Persia. While we can’t say “The Prince is back” since it’s not The Prince you’re playing as, finally getting a new Prince of Persia game after 14 years is still a good feeling. Even if it’s another reboot with a different genre, the latest entry in the legendary franchise is still a fun and challenging game, packed with loads of content with over 20 hours of playtime and plenty of replay value. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an excellent way to start 2024. | Read review |
| MondoXbox | Giuseppe Genga | 9 / 10 | 01-14-2024 | Ubisoft kicks off the year with a brilliant metroidvania, not only successfully refreshing a historical franchise, but also effectively introducing new elements to the genre, while providing challenging, varied and satisfying fights, and very thoughtful environmental puzzles. Definitely suggested to every lover of the genre. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Diego Escala | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-25-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a shining jewel in the series and an exciting, and much needed, surprise from Ubisoft. | Read review |
| Multiplayer First | Dean James | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown may not have had the strongest response from fans upon its initial announcement, but Ubisoft really knocked it out of the ballpark with this one in the end. Coming in at about the 20 to 25-hour mark for a well-explored playthrough felt just about right for this type of game to avoid overstaying its welcome. Taking Prince of Persia and mixing it with the Metroidvania genre was a brilliant move, as the gameplay and abilities from the series mesh very well with this style, and it makes me hope this is only the beginning of this franchise’s foray into this new direction and is not just a one-off experience. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Ben Thomas | 79 / 100 | 01-15-2024 | The Lost Crown is a good modern template for an old franchise, taking the essence of Prince of Persia into a familiar metroidvania format. With fun combat, good boss battles, and smooth platforming mechanics, only the convoluted levels and overlong platforming keep it from being timeless. | Read review |
| Nexus Hub | Sam Aberdeen | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is exceptionally good and marks Ubisoft’s best game in years | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Fingal Belmont | 8 / 10 | 01-20-2024 | Apart from the skin-crawling modern sensibilities affecting the narrative and an unmemorable soundtrack, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown swings for the fences and hits an impressive balance of action, exploration, and puzzle-solving. This is a hearty and beefy epic that will satisfy veterans of the genre and push them to their limits. | Read review |
| Nintendo Blast | Beto Ferreira | 9.5 / 10 | 01-16-2024 | With beautiful background sceneries, compelling plot, precise gameplay, well executed platforming moments, and epic battles, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the triumphant return that we have waited to celebrate the 35 years of the series. | Read review |
| Nintendo Life | PJ O’Reilly | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a slick return to the roots of this franchise that serves up clever 2.5D action wrapped up in a delightful art style and satisfying story. There’s a smart balance here between old-school levels of action and challenge, moreish combat, and neat puzzles, all mixed with accessibility options and fine-tuning that open things up to newcomers and casual players. We knew Ubisoft Montpellier was a pair of safe hands and the team hasn’t let us down, serving up the first must-play of 2024 in a Switch port that absolutely does the business. | Read review |
| NintendoWorldReport | Jordan Rudek | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | There’s an absolute treat of a game in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and the ways in which it reminds me of Hollow Knight, Metroid Dread, and of course the original Prince of Persia from 1989 are palpable. The almost-Spider-Man-like traipsing around ruined temples, a frozen sea, and majestic historical cityscapes only got better and better as Sargon’s repertoire of moves grew, and even if some of the mid-to-late game bosses ramp up the difficulty a fair bit, there’s more than enough fun in returning to exploration to bolster your stats and capabilities. The Lost Crown is a title that I hope people remember at the end of the year when recalling the standout video games of 2024 because there’s no doubt this should be among them. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Bailey Seemangal | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an unapologetically stylish and sleek Metroidvania action adventure that boasts magnificent movement and brilliant boss design. Aside from setting itself apart from other entries in the Prince of Persia series, it also stands toe-to-toe with some of the genre’s giants. While the narrative isn’t comparatively engrossing, this one-of-a-kind journey will undeniably satisfy both beginners and veterans of the franchise. The never-mundane gameplay loop full of ceaseless reward and discovery is one that shows clear, meticulous thought poured into it. At its core, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown redefines what Prince of Persia can bring to the table and proves that it can still shine in the modern age if given enough polish and opportunity. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Azfar Rayan | 100 / 100 | 01-15-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is yet another must-have game with a plethora of fresh content. It refines aspects from games like Metroid Dread while including elements from earlier Prince of Persia titles. As a triumphant return to form for the Prince of Persia series and Ubisoft in general, this is undeniably one of the finest games in the series’ history and maybe Ubisoft’s, too. The visuals are stunning, the plot is interesting and entertaining without being overwhelming, and the gameplay is so fascinating that you won’t want to put the game down. | Read review |
| One More Game | Chris Garcia | Recommended | 01-12-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a supremely stylish and stellar start to 2024, and coming from a company that usually just spews out open-world titles, this is such a welcome entry in their portfolio. Developing this as a “smaller” title worked wonders for the game, as Prince of Persia fits perfectly in a Metroidvania setting that puts gameplay at the forefront of it all. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | M.İhsan Tatari | 9 / 10 | 01-14-2024 | The Lost Crown isn’t your typical Prince of Persia game. But it’s the first big surprise of this year with its smooth gameplay, challenging enemies and glorious bosses. Ubisoft has not only returned the series to its roots, but also made one of the best metroidvania games ever made. Prince would have been worthy of such a return. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Mollie Taylor | 72 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | A palatable metroidvania with a mediocre story, my biggest frustration with The Lost Crown is how long it takes to get to the good stuff. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Will Nelson | 7 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is simultaneously overblown and undercooked in some areas, but it nails the fundamentals of combat, platforming, and exploration, making for a strong Metroidvania adventure and an exciting new entry in a legendary game series. | Read review |
| PCMag | Jordan Minor | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | The thrilling Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown features skillfully designed mazes, dynamic combat, perfect movement, and clever temporal abilities that make for a welcome series return. | Read review |
| Pixel Arts | Danial Dehghani | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a masterpiece of the action-adventure genre, offering a unique blend of platforming, puzzle-solving, and time manipulation. Its stunning visuals, immersive atmosphere, and compelling storyline make it a must-play for anyone who enjoys immersive and challenging gaming experiences. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Garri Bagdasarov | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | An excellent return to the Prince of Persia franchise. The Lost Crown takes the classic Metroidvania-style and builds on it with excellent puzzles, platforming and combat. The Lost Crown is easily the first must have title of the year and shouldn’t be missed. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Adam Mathew | 8 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | Whichever way you look at it, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is another fine entry in the modern-era Metroidvania renaissance. It absolutely deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as games like Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, and Metroid Dread. | Read review |
| PPE.pl | Wojciech Gruszczyk | 8.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Ubisoft needs a lot of success, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a very safe and well-paced game. The company doesn’t take risks, it manages to tire out and provides a lot of enjoyable gameplay. | Read review |
| Press Start | Steven Impson | 9 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | I thoroughly enjoyed The Lost Crown. It took me a little under 18 hours to finish the game with quite a bit of exploring off the beaten track along the way – and the next day all I wanted to do was pick the game back up get to more exploring. It’s got compelling exploration, great feeling movement, engaging combat and satisfying puzzles. Genuine innovation in the genre and smartly integrated accessibility features make The Lost Crown a game I heartily recommend. | Read review |
| Prima Games | Matt Vatankhah | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | A cinematic journey that takes a beloved series to new heights, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an adventure that fans of the genre shouldn’t miss. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo | 95 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an excellent metroidvania and should certainly be remembered among the best in the genre. | Read review |
| Pure Nintendo | Jemma Casson | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a splendid return to form for the series. The developers have done a terrific job with an original story and a visually impressive title that’s well implemented on the Switch. The smooth gameplay, terrific map system, and satisfying combat and exploration make this a must-play for genre fans. | Read review |
| Pure Xbox | PJ O’Reilly | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a fantastically clever return to the franchise that serves up slick 2.5D action wrapped up in a delightful art style and satisfying story. There’s a smart balance here between old-school levels of action and challenge, moreish combat and neat puzzles, mixed with accessibility options and fine-tuning that open this traditionally tough genre up to newcomers. We knew Ubisoft Montpellier was a pair of safe hands, and it’s not let us down here, serving up the first must-play of 2024, and we’re only just getting started. | Read review |
| Push Square | Stephen Tailby | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown puts its best foot forward with rewarding and satisfying gameplay at its core. Combining the series’ 2D past with the time-bending powers from later games, this Metroidvania is a brilliant blend that brings the franchise back in a fresh new way. While it can sometimes look a little underwhelming, and the sheer size of the game threatens to slow its own momentum, the fluid, challenging platforming and combat are so fun that any shortcomings fade into the background. This is an overall great action adventure with a lot to offer. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Unknown | 9.5 / 10 | 01-16-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown stands as a testament to the harmonious fusion of innovative gameplay, a compelling narrative, and exquisite artistic design. The game not only pushes the boundaries of traditional gaming experiences but also immerses players in a visually stunning world inspired by the rich tapestry of Persian mythology. As players navigate the intricacies of the game, the symbiotic relationship between the evocative soundtrack and striking visuals becomes a driving force, elevating the emotional resonance of the narrative and enveloping players in a truly immersive adventure. The meticulous attention to detail in both design and storytelling ensures that every moment in the game is a memorable one, leaving a lasting impression on those who embark on this captivating journey. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Katharine Castle | Recommended | 01-11-2024 | Fearless but intensely friendly, Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown is a deep and challenging Metroid-like with some of the best platforming this side of Moon’s Ori games. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Kaitlyn Peterson | 4 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a great new addition to the Metroidvania subgenre that offers players unique combat and a good time. | Read review |
| Seasoned Gaming | Ainsley Bowden | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | The Lost Crown is a gem. It is smart, beautiful, impeccably designed, and almost flawlessly executed. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | It has everything you could want from a game. It will entertain you, it will challenge you, and you will spend a lot of time with it without even a hint of stereotype. The variety of content is truly huge on all fronts, so you won’t be bored until the credits roll some 20 hours later. It’s a shame that there are a few minor flaws, but they don’t detract from the overall experience to the point where you’ll be bothered by them. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Donovan Erskine | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown shows that this long-running franchise still has plenty of life left in it. The main narrative is sharp, with interesting twists and reveals about the universe at large. It’s only surpassed by the combat, which challenged me in all the right ways. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 01-22-2024 | Video Review | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Aaron Riccio | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-19-2024 | It’s fascinating to see all the ways in which time flows (or doesn’t) throughout the game’s varied regions, as in the frozen Raging Seas, a series of eternally fixed waves and ships locked in battle, some mid-explosion. These places not only serve narrative purposes, but also thematic ones, in that the astral clockwork calendars of the Upper City demonstrate the terrifying effects of broken time as much as the encounters that Sargon may have with alternate versions of himself, some of whom would stop at nothing—including “self”-harm—to break the city’s curse. Put simply, time isn’t merely an effect in The Lost Crown—it’s the consequential core of the game. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Cosmin Vasile | 8.5 / 10 | 01-15-2024 | The Lost Crown deserves a chance both from new players and old-time fans of the franchise. Yes, you do not play with the prince, but that does not affect the game experience. Ubisoft managed to put together a challenging and very enjoyable experience that mixes elements from different genres into a real good end result. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Francesco Corica | 8.1 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown managed to swipe away every possible doubt after its first reveal, proving itself to be a metroidvania well developed, fun and with the right ideas. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Jay Ball | 9.5 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | Prince of Persia The Lost Crown graciously blends the best components of previous iterations — the original game included — into what is easily the best Metroidvania game we’ve seen in recent years. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Robert Scarpinito | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a competent, action-packed metroidvania that mostly balances the rule of cool with exciting combat and responsive platforming. If you like over-the-top shonen anime, it’s worth checking out for the boss fights alone. | Read review |
| The Beta Network | Anthony Culinas | 9 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown wears the Metroidvania belt with panache. The protagonist, Sargon can whip out a whole range of stylish assaults thanks to his handy teleportation maneuvers and flow through the difficult platforming hazards of Mount Qaf like an Olympic gymnast. It’s just a pity that the story isn’t anywhere near as strong. You can’t win them all, I suppose. | Read review |
| The Game Crater | Jayden Hellyar | 8 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown breathes new life into the beloved franchise by delivering a captivating 2D Metroidvania experience. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Daniele Dolce | 8.5 / 10 | 01-15-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does everything it has to do in the best possible way. Or rather, almost everything: unfortunately the plot is negligible and the characters have the same charisma as a puddle. Beyond this, however, the structure of the semi-open world is very complex, the combat system is much deeper than the average of the genre, and the platforming borders on excellence. A return in style for one of the most beloved franchises of all time. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Alex Santa Maria | 4 / 5 stars | 01-18-2024 | With its impeccable style and fast action, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a prime example of Metroidvanias at their best and worst. Setting a foundation for greatness, a follow-up that overcomes those weaknesses could truly take the throne. | Read review |
| TheReviewGeek | Greg Wheeler | 8 / 10 | 01-21-2024 | Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown is a great Metroidvania. It’s very easy to get addicted to exploring every nook and cranny of this world, and it helps that the visuals are gorgeously rendered too. It’s certainly no Hollow Knight or Castlevania, but Lost Crown is a solid, highly enjoyable game with a harmonious balance of combat, puzzles and exploration. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Adrian Burrows | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is one of the finest metroidvanias I’ve ever played and a fantastic way to start 2024. Thrilling and kinetic platforming, thumping combat, and a vast game world that demands exploration, and makes it a joy to do. It’s time to kick nostalgia firmly in the unmentionables; this is the best Prince of Persia ever. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 02-08-2024 | If you’re a fan of the Metroidvania genre, or action platforming games in general, I couldn’t recommend Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown more. The Lost Crown nimbly juggles combat, character progression, platforming, exploration, environmental puzzle-solving, boss encounters, and storytelling, all without neglecting one element to the detriment of another. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Tom West | 4 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a fantastic entry into the platforming and Metroidvania genres. While it falls short in some areas, which can leave you feeling somewhat frustrated, the overall experience is a sequence of satisfaction-inducing challenges. As the first new entry into the franchise we’ve seen in some time, The Lost Crown is a fantastic place for Ubisoft to start, and I’d like to see more. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | مصطفى عرجون | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | A content-rich experience, offering a captivating mix of gameplay mechanics that make it a unique experience, exceeding expectations with genius level design and a great level of challenge that make it a great start to the year 2024. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Matthew Carmosino | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-24-2024 | This is a gamer’s game, and I mean that in a literal sense. It shines with brilliant game design through and through and doesn’t manipulate the player’s dopamine through gotcha microtransaction mechanics. It’s a pure, raw, game experience that respects the player’s skill and time. I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed a game as much as Prince of Persia The Lost Crown in years. If you’re even remotely interested in platformers or Metroidvanias, you owe it to yourself to play this game. | Read review |
| Twisted Voxel | Ali Haider | 8 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown marks a significant shift from the series’ traditional 3D action and platforming to a Metroidvania-style game with cell-shaded art and side-scrolling combat. Despite initial skepticism from fans, its exceptional platforming, engaging gameplay, and return to the series’ roots have made it an unexpected hit, offering a fresh experience while maintaining the essence of the beloved franchise. | Read review |
| Use a Potion | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 01-23-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is absolutely brilliant, with the excellent combat and traversal of the game complemented by a wonderful world to explore. Whilst it doesn’t necessarily try to re-invent the Metroidvania genre, the way that it delivers every aspect of its design is simply sublime, whether that’s when leaping across the expertly crafted platforming segments or taking on enemies in intense action sequences. The allure of the world design encouraged me to explore every corner of it, whilst the boss battles offer some jaw-dropping sequences that bring each element of the experience together in spectacular fashion. | Read review |
| Vamers | Edward Swardt | Recommended | 01-11-2024 | From the way Ubisoft have crafted an immaculate world based on history and mythology, through to how the narrative plays into the gameplay, the talent at Ubisoft Montpeiller have done the franchise proud. Prince of Persia The Lost Crown emerges as a refreshing addition to the works of time shifting sands. While diverging from its recent third-person entries and returning to its roots as a side scrolling title, it masterfully aligns expectations from fans of both the licence, and the genre. The game captures the brilliance of the original Prince of Persia titles while conforming to modern mechanics in order to deliver a thoughtful, yet nostalgic experience. Prince of Persia The Lost Crown impresses with its impeccable world building, engaging lore, and compelling narrative; standing as a testament to how well looked after the franchise can be, when in the right hands. | Read review |
| VG247 | Dom Peppiatt | Recommended | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a smart game that makes you feel even smarter. It’s a Metroidvania that’s learned from the best, but without sacrificing any element of its own personality – for better and for worse. | Read review |
| VGC | Jordan Middler | 4 / 5 stars | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia was long in need of a resurrection, and in The Lost Crown, it’s found it. Excellent platforming, clever puzzles and a huge map make one of the best Metroidvania’s in years, and kicks off 2024 in style. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Paul Broussard | 8.5 / 10 | 01-23-2024 | The puzzles, combat, boss fights, and general progression all make The Lost Crown a joy to play, notwithstanding some frustrating technical issues and lackluster optional discoverable items. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Tom Bardwell | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Through a blend of a Metroidvania structure and a dutiful nod to its side-scrolling past, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a lean and assured mechanical treat. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Leonardo Faria | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | I had high hopes for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, but it still managed to surpass them. More than just a risky, experimental revival of a dormant franchise, it basically showcases that Prince of Persia works magnificently well as a metroidvania, almost in a “why haven’t you done this before” kind of way. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Francesco De Meo | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown couldn’t have brought back the series after its more than a decade-long hiatus in a better way. With an engaging story, well-crafted Metroidvania mechanics, and a touch of character-action games features in its combat system, Sargon’s adventure will be remembered by fans for a long time, even with its minor issues. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | James Wood | 9.5 / 10 | 01-12-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an expertly executed series revival that displays the best of Ubisoft Montpellier’s pedigree while pushing the action-platformer to new highs. | Read review |
| WhatIfGaming | Ali Hashmi | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a return to form for the franchise, and an excellent game that takes the series back to its 2D roots wrapped in a polished Metroidvania experience that’s clever, engaging, and full of meaningful content to explore. The fast-paced combat rewards skillful play and the gorgeous art direction brings Mount Qaf to life. I just hope we don’t have to wait another 13 years for another Prince of Persia title. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Cody Medellin | 9 / 10 | 02-05-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an excellent Metroidvania. It doesn’t completely break the mold of the genre, but it is firing on all cylinders, and it’s a delight from start to finish. The excellent gameplay is bolstered by the anime-inspired visuals to create a distinctive style. The somewhat lackluster plot lags behind, but even that is mostly fun, if unexceptional. If you’re a fan of Metroidvania-style games, you’re certain to have a ton of fun with Sargon’s adventure in The Lost Crown. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Josh Wise | 70 / 100 | 01-11-2024 | Fluid platforming and frenetic combat, with some lovely spectacle and a dull story. | Read review |
| XboxEra | Jesse Norris | 9.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is an instant classic. Full of reverie for the series it takes it to new heights with a damned near-perfect mix of action-platforming goodness. It’s the best type of Metroidvania. One that knows how to pace out the power ups and I hope this is the start of a series of similar titles for the franchise. | Read review |
| XGN.nl | Theo Weber | 8 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Ubisoft has Prince of Persia returned with a completelt new look and feel. The world of this metroidvania is huge and there is a lot to do. That also means a lot of running, climbing and fighting, but not a lot of depth unfortunately. Also there are a few misses opportunities. Still, this is a game you surely have to play this year! | Read review |
| Zoomg | Afshin Piroozi | 9 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is exactly what the franchise needed. The Lost Crown is a creative Metroidvania game with deep combat and satisfying platforming. The story also provides interesting moments with unexpected twists. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Terrence Johnson | 9.5 / 10 | 01-11-2024 | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is hands down the best metroidvania that I have played in a long time. My gold standard has always been Castlevania: Symphony of the Night but Ubisoft has really knocked this out of the park. As a long time, fan of the series, I was elated to see the first trailer for this game and am so glad that the team stuck the landing. Sargon is a fantastic character in this universe and I for one am so proud of the fact that he is black and leading this game. I know that some people are upset at not playing as the prince but to those folks I just want to say give this game a chance, if you are a fan of the Prince of Persia series, I can almost guarantee that this game will make you smile. And after the banner year that video games had in 2023, it bodes well for 2024 that the first big game out the gate is as fantastic as Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. | Read review |
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