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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 267 reviews

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Customers consistently note the enjoyable gameplay and compelling story as major highlights of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Many also praise the game's responsive controls, exploration elements, and exciting boss fights, while some find the difficulty level challenging at times. A few players reported encountering some technical issues.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Combat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun Game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Such a fun Metroidvania! It has good combat, a beautifully crafted world, and an interesting story.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Criminally Underrated, A Must Own!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easily one of the best games of this generation that sadly got overlooked by many. Super fun, polished and skilled based Metroidvania that should be in everyone's game library. Hands down the best game in the series in my opinion. Switch version runs at 60 fps and graphically is on par with other versions of the game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved This Game!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wasn’t really excited about this game when I started playing, but after half an hour, I couldn’t put the controller down. This is honestly one of the better games on my Switch and I can’t wait for a sequel. Since it looks so clean on the Switch, it must be amazing on all other platforms..has an amazing story, fun boss fights, puzzles and so much more

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great metroidvania!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game was surprisingly good. And by good, I mean great! If you love Metroidvanias, it’s a must buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Prince of persia

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the Prince of Persia games to come out….. I love this game….

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You won’t be disappointed.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome story, awesome game overall and the package arrived in perfect condition and sooner than expected. Very quickly. I’m so happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Metroidvania

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Prince Is Back

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Finally, the return of the prince. Its great to see the POP back in a Metroidvania with the The Lost Crown. Great action, platforming, and boss battles make this a must play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A surprise from an old franchise

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Prince of Persia is a fanatic series from a well known company Ubisoft. A new series in a franchise that hasn’t seen the light of day since the 7th generation. I have enjoy this game and all its new features and I hope to see what the studio can do in the future.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Modern Adventure Platformer!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very well made title! Great work by the studio and a great addition to the 2D adventure genre

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Switch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My grandson loves it. And plays it everyday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautifully Mesmerizing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is gorgeous. It reminds me of the games from my childhood, side scrolling beat em up and slashers but with all of the beauty and precision of modern day gaming. It feels like a true love letter to the franchise’s origins.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Prince of Persia the Lost Crown

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an amazing metroidvania that marries tight platforming, stylish combat, and interesting puzzles that will test your skills but is satisfying to figure it out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great but with unfulfilled potential

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great Metroidvania with terrific animations and superb gameplay. Fewer bugs and a lower price would have taken it to elite territory. Still, a good effort by Ubisoft.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Newer game only $30 on sale

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good game, love prince of persia series, decent sale price $30 free shipping, overall good deal

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good condition, fast shipping and good quality of service

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Combat, Metroidvania

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phenomenal in Every Way

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No, I’m not done with the game. However, even if it ended right this second, I’d still put this alongside any of the best games from the prior year (Zelda, Baldurs Gate, Alan Wake 2, etc). The combat is easy to pick up yet has just enough intricacy to keep it engaging. It feels as fast, fun, and fluid as a game like Hades. Similar to a From Software game, you will visit bonfires, learn enemy attack patterns, and fight epic bosses. Additionally, there are some great quality of life adjustments made to the Metroidvania formula, such as the simple yet so appreciated ability to add screenshots to the map to remind you of why an area is important. Lastly, the platforming is perfect, which checks out given this is from the developers of Rayman Legends. So, what do you get when all is said and done? You get this amazing amalgamation of Hades and Dark Souls and Metroid Dread and Ori and the Will of the Wisps all combined into one game. Oh, and I havent even mentioned the wonderful art direction, which far exceeded my exoectations based on the previews and trailers. It looks much better in-person an an OLED Switch. Dont wait for a sale. Support the devs and buy this at full price. We need more games like this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Combat, Metroidvania

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Return of a good franchise

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I very much enjoyed the original Price of Persia all those decades ago, and I had fun with the reboot trilogy (which started with Sands of Time) back on the OG Xbox. I haven't paid attention to anything related to this franchise since then. I picked this up on sale and found a fun and challenging Metroidvania that looks amazing on my OLED Switch's screen. The combat is punishing but rewarding. The puzzles so far have been on the easy side, but I suspect that'll change soon. My poor Switch hasn't been getting the love it deserves lately, but this game will change that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best Metroid-likes

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a great Metroid-like! It really lets you explore and figure out the lay of the land on your own, and there is even a setting to limit how much “hand-holding” direction it gives you. Combat is first rate, fast, precise, challenging(recommend the hard setting or greater for experienced players). All the best Metroid-style attributes, with few to no detractions. Only disappointment is that Ubisoft disbanded the team that developed this about 9 mos after it released. I own this on both Xbox series and switch, and it’s really impressive how well it runs on the ancient switch hardware: full 720p60 handheld and 1080p60 docked. Hope you check it out and enjoy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Metroidvania

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommended on Switch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game! Gameplay is fun on the Switch and graphics are nice. Prince of Persia stories are always awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Combat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As far as 2D Metroidvanias go, this one is a close second to Hollow Knight. It has fluid combat, a massive but well designed map, an interesting (but mostly predictable) story and brutal but satisfying boss battles. The ability to snapshot your current location and custom difficulty options that let you skew the game further towards difficult combat or difficult platforming are both features that future Metroidvanias should definitely take from this. The only real complaint I had while playing was how insanely difficult the Divine Trials all were, but they were added for free months after the game releases and don't count toward completion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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