Prince of Persia Collection (Prince of Persia / Prince of Persia: The Shadow & The Flame)

Prince of Persia Collection (Prince of Persia / Prince of Persia: The Shadow & The Flame) Review

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Prince of Persia Collection (Prince of Persia / Prince of Persia: The Shadow & The Flame) Feature

• Requires DOS (Windows 95 / 98)
• Mac OS 6.0.7 or Higher
• Includes Prince of Persia 1 & 2

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Jun 30, 2010 20:08:05

Prince of Persia 3-D

Prince of Persia 3-D Review

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I've played and finished all three games in this series. Several times! The story line and puzzles keep you in suspense with good action too! I would love to see another entry in this series. I would have liked to see a more exciting cinematic on game completion but I thought the rest where really good. The puzzles are challenging and the sword fighting is excellent. The graphics are very good.

One of the great things about the first two games in this series was that the character's motion was much more natural and realistic than anything else on the market at that time. This game might be a drop below others of its time in the graphics and motion department but the graphics are still very good. To complain about the graphics is like complaining about a new Ford because there is a BMW available on the market. A Ford might not match a BMW but it's still a great car!

I've noticed that some people have complained about controlling the prince. My advice, use the number pad on your keyboard and you shouldn't have a problem. With a little practice you should not have a problem. If the camera angle is in a bad place, use the Enter key on your number pad to get a good look around (see the game instructions).

If the game seems slow or choppy, lower the resolution and gamma. Play this game in a dark room so you can keep the gamma pretty low.

The gore level (or lack of) was something that disappointed me a bit. When a wall blade killed the prince in POP2 you would see blood on the blade and the wall. The only blood you see in this game is in some of the background scenery and it's not much. High gore just means that the head is actually separated from the body if the prince walks through a blade. In low gore the head stays attached. There is no blood at all. I don't really call that gore. I don't play games just to see gore though so that doesn't reduce my overall opinion of the game.

One more note, there IS enough time in the last stage to finish. You just have to know how to use your weapons! By the time you get there you should have had enough practice for that. You cannot save in the middle of that level. If you don't make it you have to start that level over. I've done it more than once though so it has to be possible!

In short, great game! Highly recommended! The release of the classic side-scrolling platform game Prince of Persia changed computer games forever. Designer Jordan Mechner expertly wove elements of sword-fighting action and adventure game puzzles to create an addiction that was both easy to learn and fun to play.

Over 10 years have passed since Prince of Persia's debut, and computer game technology has improved exponentially. Red Orb Entertainment puts that technology to good use in the attractive Prince of Persia 3D, the third--and hopefully not last--title in the popular series.

Players assume the role of the Prince of Persia, who's once again forced to fight through an increasingly difficult set of areas to track down the kidnapped Princess. During the adventure, you'll battle guards, bandits, and other evil henchman while utilizing a varied selection of melee and bow weaponry. Crafty level design ensures plenty of familiar lever, floor panel, and rope-swinging puzzles. (Watch out for those spike traps!) Maneuvering the Prince within the new 3-D environment is perhaps the only minor gripe; lining up jumps and navigating tunnels with the sometimes too-fast Prince can become a tricky endeavor. Boasting startling 3-D graphics, dazzling levels, and familiar, easy-to-learn gameplay, Prince of Persia 3D should both delight old fans and collect many new ones. --Doug Radcliffe

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Prince of Persia 3-D or The Infernal Machine? - -
Okay lets get down to buisness.

1. I bought this for dirt cheap

2. im near completion of this game im sure or at least half way & so far it is...well,GOOD

3.I betcha this game runs on an engine similar to the infernal engine or not the same one

I think this game is great I mean really.... it's "PRINCE OF PERSIA" & yes I had to capitalize & put quotation marks around it because...... im emphasizing that this game series is one of the greats or close to them in 2nd. Namely because the sands of time made most of my family know about it(not the movie the game)my dad(on the other hand) had known about these when the first one came out he said he would play it for hours on end. Just to get to the next level or dungeon(if thats spelled correctly). When he came upstairs one time he saw i had downloaded Prince of Persia for free and said that THIS was a good game and wanted to know how hard it was for me, (the usual). Now when i decided to play this 3-d one or PoP 3, I had thought aspects from "The Infernal Machine" would be included(such as: puzzle solving, small adventures to get to a level, and even in game cutscenes[plus cutscenes alone]THIS is a game i thought would be identical).

The thing that threw me off was the combat system. Hard to master at first but after a while became easy,(most of the time i would just press the attack key at the right time or i was screwed). So overall this is a game worth getting if you have played "The Infernal Machine" or any games similar to it(even ones on the infernal engine). Now, the story for this game, The saultan of Persia & his brother (i think) have decided that the Prince of Persia (you) should mary the princess. BUT, the saultans brother says he wants to mary her, and turns of his brother & throws you in the jail/dungeon. It's your job to save the princess before the saultans brother maries her or an eagle headed guy, packed with puzzles, & riddles, adventure, & action and a bigger plot than you can think of!!!!!

Ahead of it's time - A.M.Boughey - Rochester, MN
This game has been around for some time, but the PC graphic quality and gameplay stack up against anything new out there. Very simple to play, but extremely challenges as the game progresses, this will keep you occupied for quite some time. There are those who will complain that "It's not as good as" but if you want some inexpensive fun, this is a very good platform adventure game, that is better in many ways than a lot of it's rival titles


Jun 29, 2010 10:06:04

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom

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Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom Feature

• Partner with the powerful monster to cooperatively battle the forces of darkness and creatively solve massive puzzles
• Journey though the mysterious fallen empire full of adventure, creatures and puzzles and seamlessly explore the lush forsaken kingdom
• Experience the perfect gameplay mix combining stealth action, problem solving, platform navigation and combat
• Directed by Yoshiki Okamoto, whose previous works ? Resident Evil and Street Fighter II series have reached critical acclaim and sold millions

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom is the modern incarnation of inspired partnership gaming, seamlessly integrating problem solving, combat and an engaging story line in a fluid cinematic experience like no other!

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Jun 28, 2010 09:29:31

Prince of Persia Wii Dual Colored Skin Sticker,Wii0620-35

Prince of Persia Wii Dual Colored Skin Sticker,Wii0620-35 Review

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Prince of Persia Wii Dual Colored Skin Sticker,Wii0620-35 Feature

• Made of great quality Vinyl
• Will not Scratch, Fade or Peel
• Easy Install, High Impact Vinyl Protects your Wii
• Non permanent adhesive backing that allows you to simply peel off the skins with no sticky res

Get skinned! Customize your Nintendo Wii with Pacers skins. It is durable. It is flexible. It is really cool! They are easily removed, washable, interchangeable and protect your Nintendo Wii from scratches and dirt.

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Jun 27, 2010 08:42:03

Grand Ages: Rome

Grand Ages: Rome Review

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If you look through the reviews, you will see that either people like this game for what it is, don't like it for what it isn't, or just don't understand. First off, this is a city building game with minimal combat to distinguish it from tropico or sim city. The game in no way intends to be like Rome: Total War, Age of Empires, or any other game from the RTS genre. I find it astounding that there are so many negative reviews stating "This is no TW!!!" when there has been a demo available that lets you play the first several missions. Not only could you google the game and learn about what it is truly about before clicking Buy Now, but you could have tried it hands on and seen for yourself what the game is about.

Secondly, there is a learning curve, and the in game information does not do enough to help you along the curve. I too found the game frustrating when my first city burned to the ground for no apparent reason and with absolutely no remedy available. I would recommend finding a walkthrough online for the first and second mission. After doing this, I realized why my stuff was burning and fixed how I was playing. Whether you find this lack of information a deal breaker or not is up to you; there is a demo, find out for yourself before you buy the game.

Anything positive I could say about the game has already been mentioned a couple of times before. It is fun for the most part, and is definitely worth the eight bucks amazon has it going for right now. However please don't be ignorant, do at least a minimal amount of research before you spend money on something.

Grand Ages: Rome Feature

• Grand Ages: Rome lets you gain power and influence over one of the greatest civilizations in history
• Advanced Battle System with detailed RTS combat with 18 military units
• Intense online multiplayer modes for competitive and cooperative play
• Non-linear storyline features over 40 missions
• Use flow resources to create an intricate economic system

Raise massive armies and embark on epic campaigns to expand the Empire and take control of the known world! Engage in grand-scale city building and create magnificent cities with creativity and control like never before. Intuitive controls make it easy to launch bone-crushing combat missions and manage every aspect of your thriving civilization.

The stage is set for you to gain power and influence over one of the greatest civilizations in history. Click to enlarge.

Journey to ancient Gaul, Britannia, Egypt, and more to colonize barbarians and establish new trade routes. Click to enlarge.

Help build the empire through military conquest and economic prowess. Click to enlarge.

Take command of 18 different military units, including naval command, elephant cavalry, and mercenary forces. Click to enlarge.

Raze barbarian villages for riches, labor, and property. Click to enlarge.

Build an Empire Worth Fighting For

After decades in exile, your family name has been all but forgotten in Rome. But the departure of the tyrant Sulla has changed everything, and Rome stands on the brink of a new era. Sides must be chosen as Caesar and Pompey battle for control of the Republic.

The stage is set for you to gain power and influence over one of the greatest civilizations in history.

Advanced Battle System
Take command of 18 different military units, including naval command, elephant cavalry, and mercenary forces. Recruit citizens of Rome, draft captured enemy forces, and pay foreign squads for their special skills. Defend and expand the Empire by land and sea with exciting RTS gameplay.

Intense Multiplayer
LAN and online multiplayer functionality with 6 different strategy modes Ð play competitively or cooperatively. Create buddy lists and challenge your friends to a battle, or use the matching system and take on an unknown foe with the same skill level. Advance your career and increase your rank from praetor to consul and beyond.

Epic Campaigns
Rub shoulders with Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Cleopatra and more in a non-linear historical campaign featuring over 40 missions. Choose your own fate as you create and destroy alliances with more than 20 different historical figures. Celebrate your victories by erecting legendary monuments such as the Coliseum, Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, and more.

Complex Economy
Flow resources eliminate tedious micromanagement, giving you the freedom to create thriving cities with multi-leveled economic systems. Information overlays visualize the city economy and satisfaction of the people on every location on the map.

4X Real-Time Strategy

Explore
Journey to ancient Gaul, Britannia, Egypt, and more to colonize barbarians and establish new trade routes.

Expand
Stake your claim throughout the known world in the name of Rome! Help build the empire through military conquest and economic prowess.

Exploit
Natural resources are yours for the taking as you establish farming, mining, and logging operations. Raze barbarian villages for riches, labor, and property.

Exterminate
Destroy all who stand in the way of Rome's glory! Defend your territories by land and sea to secure peace and prosperity for the empire.

Military Units Archers Hastati Berber Raiders Gaul Berserkers Triarii Equestri Nubian Warriors Bow Maidens Highlanders Ballista Praetorian Guard Secutores Gladiators War Elephants Teutonic Raiders Catapults

Friends and Foes Julius Caesar Emperor Augustus Marcus Tullius Cicero Marcus Licinius Crassus Pompey Magnus Mark Antony Cleopatra Cato the Younger Marcus Junius Brutus Spartacus And more!

Raise massive armies and embark on epic campaigns to expand the Empire and take control of the known world! Engage in grand-scale city building and create magnificent cities with creativity and control like never before. Intuitive controls make it easy to launch bone-crushing combat missions and manage every aspect of your thriving civilization. After decades in exile, your family name has been all but forgotten in Rome. But the departure of the tyrant Sulla has changed everything, and Rome stands on the brink of a new era. Sides must be chosen as Caesar and Pompey battle for control of the Republic.The stage is set for you to gain power and influence over one of the greatest civilizations in history. Build an Empire worth fighting for! Featuring 4X Real-Time Strategy: Explore - Journey to ancient Gaul, Britannia, Egypt, and more to colonize barbarians and establish new trade routes. Expand - Stake your claim throughout the known world in the name of Rome! Help build the empire through military conquest and economic prowess. Exploit - Natural resources are yours for the taking as you establish farming, mining, and logging operations. Raze barbarian villages for riches, labor, and property. Exterminate - Destroy all who stand in the way of Rome’s glory! Defend your territories by land and sea to secure peace and prosperity for the empire Set Your Sights on Domination!

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Customer Reviews

Gravely Dissapointing TW fans Beware! - Thomas A. Aschiero - DE, USA
This game is terrible! The action is little, and its not like TW at all! So anyone who plays TW do not buy! Even Empires was better than this trash!


Jun 26, 2010 05:31:03

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Review

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I really wanted to luv this game. I tried very hard to get past the annoyances. I tried but after completing it I thought "Finally! Sheesh!"

PoPWW is a great game. There's no arguemnt there. It has an engaging story that is well written and acted. It has exquisite environment, costumes and level designs. It has beautiful graphics and terrific sound design. The fighting techniques are creative and effective and can be easily executed.

Many kudos.

So here's the "but": The camera movement drove me batty. It can be such an inconvenience at the wrong time and the game became very frustrating to play. That along with the controls that switched from up to down with the angles, made this game almost throw my PC out the window.

This is an issue that most 3rd person games have since the original Tomb Raider- so why is it that designers still use these assanine techniques? Beats me.

Saving was also REALLY aggravating. There are "save fountains" that you drink from and you save at your current location. That's fine but why are they situated in the most inopportune places? Can't the players simply save anywhere?

The positives outweigh the negatives considerably which brings my overall experience with PoPWW to an excellent but annoying thumbs up. Keep in mind, this is my FIRST Prince of Persia game that I've played so I hope past and present version are just as fun or more. Preferrably more...

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Feature

• Sequel to the award-winning Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
• The Prince returns here with deadlier skills, a darker heart and a craving for battle
• The game's free-form fighting system allows players to wage battles with no boundaries
• All-new projectile attack system allows for a variety of ranged combat tactics
• For 1 player

The Old Man said to the Prince "Your fate hasbeen written. You will die."Product InformationThe story begins a few years after the conclusion of Prince of Persia: TheSands of Time The Prince has returned home to Babylon to find himself hunted bya supernatural creature bent on his destruction. Forced to live a life on therun he seeks counsel from an old mystic who explains that his actions havespawned an immortal incarnation of Fate known as the Dahaka. In his quest tosave the Sultan’s palace from destruction the Prince created a rift in theTimeline.Hunted by the Dahaka the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage andmystery to defy his preordained death as he quickly comes to realize that there’sonly one possible way to stay alive: journey to the birthplace of the Sands ofTime find a way to travel back into the past and stop the Sands from beingcreated. Without the Sands the Prince’s last adventure will not occur – andthe Dahaka will vanish. His journey leads him to the infernal core of a cursedisland stronghold harboring mankind’s greatest fears.You stand in a dim fortress corridor surrounded by the nearest one you hurlhim into a bed of spikes then slice another in half and steal his dagger.Sprinting you release the blade into a third's skull and leap for a pillarspinning around it with sword drawn.  Another body drops...your death hasalready been decided.  How you defy it it is up to you.Product HighlightsOne fate.  One million ways to defy it. Brutal enemy manipulation  moves. Countless hours of adventure rife with seductive evils and unexpected plot twists. Master over 60 melee and projectile weapons. Change storyline enemies and environments through time travel...past and present.Product Features The Game of the Year Returns: Prince of Persia 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the universally acclaimed

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Customer Reviews

extremely fun... is an extraordinary understatement!!! - Z.M. - Grass Valley, CA USA
this is a very good game... no matter what anybody else says this game ROCKS!!!

gameplay: it's really easy to get used to it...and if you fall or die somehow or do something wrong... you have time powers!!! so you never really die... and they enable you to do really cool stuff too. and the combat system is really fun... i mean it's not everyday i die after killing a room full of enemies and i have the great joy of doing it again!!!

story: the story is very well done... it even has an alternate ending. i would say it should be made into a movie, but it already is... so the story is really that good!

replay value: it is really good...i played the game 4 times it was so good and i never had any trouble with glitches or any crashes.

graphics: there not great but there good... and it runs smooth on pretty much any system as long as you have a good processer.

music: the music is the best!!! most of the songs are from a cool band called godsmack... and they are really good...

if you don't get this.... you will never forgive yourself!!! NEVER!!!

it is the best game i've ever played... well besides devil may cry, timeshift, the witcher, and oblivion.... this game is in my top five... and thats hard to get up to.... REALLY HARD!!!

just get it.... you'll love it.... gauranteed!!! :) :)~ :P B-) ^.^

P.S. it works on 32bit and 64-bit versions of vista!!! :D

Haven't finished but it's a bust.. - Denise Thorbjornsen - RI
It's far harder to play this one compared to prince of persia the sands of time even with a walkthrough I will be scratching my head (and that's the video one that gives you step by step tutorials)

this story wasn't to my liking I'm sure some like these type of in depth games if you like a very hard game buy it..otherwise don't.


Jun 24, 2010 18:46:10

Prince of Persia

Prince of Persia Review

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The game POP this new version is funny and great graphics but the essence of these games great and agile attacks and most importan thing trill were gone down, almost to say is gamne that you enjoy playin but nothin else, I hope the new ones ahead will work out in this to get back our really POP.

Prince of Persia Feature

• Enjoy the franchise's debut on next-generation consoles utilizing Ubisoft's proprietary Anvil engine, the same engine used to develop Assassins Creed.
• Utilize the Prince's old skills, along with a whole new combat system, to battle Ahriman's corrupted lieutenants to heal the land from the dark Corruption and restore the light.
• Escape to a fantasy world set in ancient Persia brought to life through masterful storytelling and sprawling environments and that rivals the blockbusters of Hollywood.
• For the first time in franchise history decide how the storyline unfolds by choosing the Prince's path in an open-ended game world.
• Wield the acrobatic and puzzle-solving power of the Prince's beautiful and powerful AI companion Elika as you explore the perils of ancient Persia.

Prince of Persia is set in a land rooted in ancient Persian mythology, with the Prince finding himself caught in an epic battle between the primal forces of light and darkness—the god of Light, Ormazd versus his brother Ahriman, the destructive god of Darkness. The Prince arrives just in time to witness the destruction of the legendary Tree of Life, an act which threatens to plunge the entire world into eternal darkness. Manifested in the form of 'the Corruption,' a dark substance that physically contaminates the land and the skies, the Prince must partner with his new deadly companion Elika to heal the world from the evil Corruption.

The Next-Gen of PoP

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Elika is a beautiful, but deadly ally. View larger.

A Frightening New Enemy and a Powerful Ally
As Ahriman, the god of Darkness is released so are his minions of monstrous slaves. The most dangerous and powerful set against the Prince is known as "the Hunter." Once a human prince himself, the Hunter was raised in opulent decadence and detached from the day-to-day world. His only passion was for the drama and brutality of the hunt, but soon passion grew to obsession. After killing every variety of beast known, he grew bored and too bold. Recognizing an opportunity Ahriman appeared to him and offered a bargain, a hunt against the most dangerous beasts the world has to offer in return for his soul. Foolishly he accepted and was transformed from man into demonic beast and was hunted by men from all over the world. His all-consuming rage made easy work of the hunters set against him, but also bound him to Ahriman for eternity.

But wherever there is evil, there is also a counter balance to it. Following the defeat and imprisonment of Ahriman, his brother Ormazd, the god of Light, left the world in the care of his servants, the Ahuras, guardians of the tree of life. The Prince’s new ally, Elika, is one of those guardians. Beautiful and mysterious she is a powerful AI companion who accompanies players throughout the game. Filled with an unknown power, she will be helpful in all aspects of gameplay, including acrobatics, combat and puzzle-solving as players quest to rid the land from Ahriman's corruption.

Key Features:

• A New Hero Emerges - Master the acrobatics, strategy and fighting tactics of the most agile warrior of all time. Grip fall down the face of a building, perform perfectly timed acrobatic combinations, and swing over canyons, buildings and anything that is reachable. This new rogue warrior must utilize all of his new skills, along with a whole new combat system, to battle Ahriman’s corrupted lieutenants to heal the land from the dark Corruption and restore the light.
• A New Epic Journey Begins - Escape to the new fantasy world of ancient Persia. Masterful storytelling and sprawling environments deliver to action-adventure fans an experience that rivals even the best Hollywood movies.
• A New Open World Structure - A first for the Prince of Persia franchise – now you have the freedom to determine how the game evolves in this non-linear adventure. Players will decide how they unfold the storyline by choosing their path in the open-ended world.
• Emergence of a Deadly New Ally - History’s greatest ally is revealed in the form of Elika, a dynamic AI companion who joins the Prince in his fight to save the world. Gifted with magical powers, she interacts with the player in combat, acrobatics and puzzle-solving, enabling the Prince to reach new heights of deadly high-flying artistry through special duo acrobatic moves or devastating fighting combo attacks.
• Next-Gen Engine - The franchise’s debut on next-generation consoles utilizes Ubisoft’s proprietary Anvil engine, the same engine used to develop Assassins Creed.

A Franchise With History
The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassins Creed, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming experience to consumers. With a whole new Prince, storyline, open world environments, combat style, signature illustrative graphical style and the addition of Elika, a deadly new ally, Prince of Persia brings the franchise to new heights of deadly acrobatic, artistry and is set to become the #1 action-adventure game of 2008.

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Customer Reviews

One of the most frustratingly simple games of all time... - Paul R. Thomas - Texas, USA
I was a huge fan of both the original Prince of Persia games on the SNES and fans of the incredible Prince Of Persia Sands of Time Trilogy by Ubisoft. The stories were intense, involving and evolved from a care-free fairy tale into a world of madness for the protagonist of the series. It was a miraculous journey through the trilogy from the evolving combat system to the graphics of the game.

On the other hand, this game is the first game I have ever stormed back to the retailer (I purchased a used copy) and had to switch it out for something else, thankfully they were generous.

I owned the game for a total of 48 hours and continually tried to play it but the number one problem with this game is this; It is INCREDIBLY EASY, you CANNOT die, my brother and I had the most fun jumping off cliffs repeatedly and watching the character never die. Spikes, epic falls, swords, blades, scissors, dark goo, nothing can kill you. You are INVINCIBLE.

I am by no means a 'professional gamer', I don't play games online and they are more like movies for me than anything else, more an experience but I do like a challenge. This game provided as much challenge as a game of pin the tail on the blue whale.

We got pretty far in the story and were bored out of our minds, other reviewers summed it up nicely by saying you can beat the whole game with one hand on the controller, you only need one button and nothing else.

The story is, in my opinion -- Really, really, REALLY lame, I didn't get into it at all, the dialog was pulled from that movie you saw the rental store that had a copy that looked eerily similar to Indiana Jones. Such memorable quotes like "This sword sure is sharp". Over and over and over again.

I'd recommend you rent the game first, even at the bargain price you can get it for now. It is just way too easy.

acceptable - Amir Alturkistani - Pullman, WA
the game wasn't something special, not that exciting gameplay nor are the graphics captivating.
I had fun playing it, but quite frankly i'm not very excited about its successor.



Jun 14, 2010 19:32:04

PRINCE OF PERSIA SPECIAL ED. TRILOGY DVD

PRINCE OF PERSIA SPECIAL ED. TRILOGY DVD Review

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This 3 DVD collection is convenient for those Prince of Persia fans looking to relive the experience one more time, or for the first. This dvd collection has all three games, Sands of time, Warrior within and The Two Thrones making it a one stop shop. The installation is just as easy as any other pc game and the system requirements are not very stringent seeing as this is an older game. On a system capable of running these games at max settings the graphics are beautiful even for a last generation title. I suggest playing with a game controller if you have one, if not, get one. The game is not difficult to control using the keyboard and mouse, its just far easier and more intuitive with a game controller. This Prince of Persia Special Edition Trilogy includes 3 Prince of Persia Games:  Prince of Persia - the Two Thrones, Prince of Persia The Sand of Time and Prince of Persia Warrior Within.

Prince of Persia - the Two Thrones

The Prince of Persia makes his way home to Babylon, bearing with him Kaileena, the enigmatic Empress of Time, and unspeakable scars from the Island of Time.

But instead of the peace he longs for, he finds his kingdom ravaged by war and Kaileena the target of a brutal plot.

Cast to the streets, hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that the Sands have tainted him, too. They have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him.

Features:

• Alternate between the two personalities: Wield the powers and weapons of two master warriors with different combat styles, attitudes, and histories.
   
• Choose your way to kill: Master the expanded Free-Form Fighting system to destroy enemies in your own style; strangle enemies from afar with the deadly chain; or surprise them with full speed kill moves. The choice is yours.
  Battle freely in an urban environment: Dominate enemies on the perilous rooftops, elude assassins in chaotic streets and ambush pursuers.
   
• Immerse yourself in a dramatic story: Experience unparalleled depth in storytelling as you fight your way through a twisting tale filled with adrenaline, tension and discovery.
   
• Manipulate time to surprise enemies: Execute powerful attacks against entire armies by slowing down or rewinding time, or surprise them by using some all-new Sands of Time powers.
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  Experience a masterful blend of gameplay: True to the Prince of Persia® franchise, the game provides a variety of action combat, agility and story-driven puzzles all masterfully blended together into a rich gaming experience.

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Prince of Persia The Sand of Time

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Customer Reviews

Fun but sometimes annoying - Laura - Costa Rica
I bought the Prince of Persia triology and although it is a lot of fun sometimes it gets annoying because on the second game The Warrior Within there is too fighting, the third one is awesome.



Jun 09, 2010 10:40:06

Prince of Persia: Revelations

Prince of Persia: Revelations Review

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As I read the other reviews in this list I realize that all types are out there. I really enjoyed this game because it was difficult, single player to the end, and just an overall great experiece. I did like a little less when I first started... but that was before I became addicted. :)

Prince of Persia: Revelations Feature

• Play and master two distinct characters - Wield the powers and weapons of two master warriors with different combat styles, attitudes, and histories
• Choose different ways to fight - Master the expanded Free-Form Fighting system to destroy enemies, strangle enemies from afar with the deadly Daggertail or surprise them with full-speed one-shot kills using a brand new stealth art
• Battle freely through Babylon - Dominate enemies on the perilous rooftops, dodge through chaotic streets, and ambush pursuers in dark, underground passageways
• Dramatic story - Experience unparalleled depth in storytelling through a twisting tale filled with adrenaline, tension and discovery

Hunted mercilessly by Fate's demon forces, the Prince must embark on an impossible odyssey to defy his preordained death. Only by unleashing a devastating new combat art can he awaken the warrior within -- and emerge with his life.

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Good game - Demiko Dracket -
Similar to the PC version Warrior Within, so knew what I was getting into already. Graphics are pretty similar to the PC versions. Good buy!

Super!! - Wendy G. Vizcarra - Ensenada, BC, MX
Hi!! the game is one of my favorites!! and the shipping was on time and it was like new!!


Jun 08, 2010 03:24:04

Prince of Persia (Jewel Case)

Prince of Persia (Jewel Case) Review

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Prince of Persia (Jewel Case) Feature

• All-new open world environments allow you to decide how the story will unfold
• Battle Ahriman's lieutenants to heal the land from Dark Corruption
• Wield the acrobatic and puzzle-solving power of the Prince's beautiful and powerful AI companion, Elika
• Use parkour-style acrobatics to evade danger

Prince of Persia delivers a new action-adventure gaming experience to consumers. With a new Prince, fresh storyline, open-world environments, and new combat style, players can reach new heights of deadly acrobatic artistry.

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Jun 05, 2010 04:36:04

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Review

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Game's too flawed for a 4 but it's not mediocre enough to warrant a 3 so consider this a 3.5 star review.

As a massive fan of the 2008 refresh of the Prince of Persia series, I often felt like as much of an apologist as an enthusiast, trying to convince people that the one from 2008 was an incredibly solid title with absolutely gorgeous graphics, a nice attempt at a different combat mechanic and a promising start to hopefully another successful trilogy. However the title was released in an incredibly busy fall/winter period and despite some positive press, the game didn't exactly sell well, not to mention the criticisms that it was too easy. I will admit the platforming was very rudimentary and basic in that game but it was also slightly zen-like, almost effortless and you never felt frustrated by the puzzle-y platforming aspects and it was a game where you can just..."go" and not worry about repeating long sections or have your fifth attempt at another hard section. Which makes the appearance of "Forgotten Sands" a very curious one, not only because it makes you wonder if they're even planning to continue the Elika story or if they stopped because of the low sales or if this is just a bonus release until a "Prince of Persia 2" or whatever it's called. And then of course there's the film version of "The Sands of Time" coming so close to the game's release and it makes you wonder about what this game is trying to do: rejuvenate the old Prince after the low sales of the last one? Just a simple cash grab for the movie-going masses? Either way, it's a game that as a longtime Prince of Persia fan, I don't regret I played it but I do regret that it's not a great game.

Story: Set in-between the time between Sands of Time and Warrior Within, we find the Prince (now voiced by Yuri Lowenthal who did Sands of Time and Two Thrones) visiting his brother's kingdom only to have it under siege. The brother, at a loss and outnumbered, unleashes a powerful demon known as Ratash and the 2 brothers carry a medallion that can end the whole affair but the brother, caring for his kingdom but also for the newfound power, doesn't make it easy and it's up to you to once again save another kingdom and bring down Ratash.

Warrior Within got heavy flak for being a really dark game in which the Prince said lines like "you bitch!" and apparently became a Godsmack fan, as evidenced by the metal riffs as well as the darker tone of the game in general, let alone the storyline but personally, aside from the metal, it kind of made sense. Having messed with time so much in the first game, the Dahaka was sent after the Prince almost like a time officer, trying to make the Prince atone for all the time interference he did and tried to kill him, causing the Prince to be constantly hunted and barely getting any sleep by the time Warrior Within rolled around. There's none of that in Forgotten Sands; there's no change in personality, no mention of the Dahaka's upcoming appearance and aside from one mention of Farah, this might as well have been a stand alone. The main plot itself in the game isn't that exciting either as there's no Kaileena to play off of or a Farah for some love triangle or even any kind of bond and the character you mainly associate with in the game seems more like an ally than anything more. Ultimately, Forgotten Sands as a story feels kind of unnecessary and it could've taken place before Sands of Time or after Two Thrones and you wouldn't have been able to tell the difference.

Graphics: Like I mentioned above, the 2008 version of Prince of Persia is still one of the most stunning games available on consoles and not only the artistic design but the vistas, animation and impeccable detail makes it a sumptuous treat for the eyes. Forgotten Sands on the other hand looks bland and even when the game opens up with adding some new color, the game still doesn't look terribly gorgeous. Ubisoft basically said the combat was like the previous trilogy only there would be at least 50 enemies on screen but apparently somebody didn't tell them to have the game optimized for that kind of enemy count as the game can slow to a crawl and there's even gameplay hiccups during platforming itself at times which boggles the mind since Assassin's Creed II was twice as populated in parts and that thing barely coughed. Then again, the set piece at the end of the game is stunning and one bizarre location looks nice but the chief offender is the Prince's face, almost neanderthal-ish, like his face has no bone structure. This I don't get either since the Wii version and even the cover and disc art has a much better looking Prince so why his face looks so messed up is just weird.

Sound/Music: Like mentioned above, Yuri Lowenthal provides the voice again and I got to say I missed him. Nolan North did a fan job with 2008 one but he felt almost stoic, kind of bland as a main character. Yuri's Prince on the other hand is fallible and still has that tendency to talk to himself and make little quips about things and while he's not as buff and manly, he feels way more relatable as a main character. The music is pretty good but it's not really a memorable soundtrack and one you can hum but I guess it does the job well. The sound effects are decent and pretty basic so there's nothing much to talk about there.

Gameplay: One complaint that was lobbied against the '08 one was that it was too easy, but mainly people were complaining about Elika and her tendency to save you from mistimed jumps and mistakes even though all she was a fancier (and cuter) time rewind from Sands of Time or even a "now loading" screen substitute. Forgotten Sands tries to bring back the trickier parts of Sands of Time with timing and mastery of your abilities getting you through. Prince gets 3 main abilities: the time rewind which is back like you remember, make a mistake, press RB and rewind to give you another chance. There's also the...I don't know what to call it but it's like the power from Epilogue DLC from the last game where you can bring back platforms, beams or water fountains/jets and reinstate them to be used but only one can be turned on at the same time. But your main ability is the water freeze where holding LT will freeze water which either acts like a water column you can climb up or jump off of or make it like a beam you can jump and swing off of. These abilities will start to mesh a bunch in the game and pretty soon you got to freeze a waterfall, run up it, jump off, freeze the jet to jump off, turn on a platform, wall-run across a frozen waterfall, jump off and...yeah, it gets complicated, almost turning the game into a rhythm game. My biggest issue though is that the controls don't feel..."nailed" and you'll absolutely swear you pressed the button to make the Prince jump off a wall or have him not run up a wall even though you're holding the button for it. The platforming's as tricky as ever but it's just the controls that are not quite as refined as I would've liked. If you're a longtime Prince fan, you'll know the difference between a legitimate mistake on your part and a control issue where the Prince did something you had no intent in doing and sadly, the game has a few.

In 2008, the Prince had more of a cinematic one-on-one (well, two, counting Elika) and I kind of liked it, especially since the Sands trilogy had a more button-mashy vibe and that returns in Forgotten Sands though there is some differences. One is that the game has 4 powers you can use, ice power that shoots out waves of ice when you attack, a flame attack that sets enemies a-light, a shockwave that knocks enemies to the ground and a stone armor that gives you better defense. The lack of a block button I feel is disappointing because the enemies are quite plentiful and it's very easy to get hit by people you didn't even know were about to hit since there's at best 40 or even 50 onscreen at once. But the combat feels adequate but definitely not ideal since lack of lock-on makes you swiping at the air but the kick button gives you a way to knock enemies away and give you some breathing room (plus it allows you to get your "300 `This is Sparta!''" kicks out, complete with achievement). My one issue here is the camera because there's these typical rhino bosses where you have to dodge before they ram into you, causing them to crash into the wall, but when you're juggling fighting 30 guys in addition to 2 rhinos, getting nailed out of nowhere than nailed by the second one while you're down is beyond frustrating. As much as the platform is the highlight in Prince games, the combat always seems to be a problem.

The puzzles aren't exactly that tricky and it's more platforming puzzles now though there's some occasional "puzzle" puzzles in there. They seriously overdid the swinging spiky logs, the spike-y floors and the spike-y columns that move back and forth and after awhile you feel like "is this all the platforming you're going to make me do?" Also the game is remarkably short and aside from a slow beginning it starts to pick up but the game has barely any replay value and there's not much reason to replay the game aside from achievements/trophies.

So should you buy Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands? If you own the previous 4 or you're a diehard Prince fan anyway, then go ahead but personally I wouldn't. It's too brief given its full retail price and from a story standpoint, it's nice nostalgia but unneeded so this game is what I call the "Gift game": you'd gladly accept if somebody bought it for you but paying full price yourself just doesn't sound right. Solid rental.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Feature

• From huge-scale multi-enemy combat to dizzying feats of acrobatic prowess in gigantic environments enhanced by the Prince?s ability to control nature and time, The Forgotten Sands will push the Prince?s prodigious abilities to a not-yet-seen level.
• With all-out war at the gates of the kingdom, the Prince?s abilities will be challenged like never before through the course of epic wow moments, be it by scaling a castle tower collapsing under bombardment or combating foes hundreds of feet tall.
• Wielding powers of nature and time, the Prince will have unparalleled mastery over his environment and his enemies. The Prince will discover that harnessing the forces of nature itself will prove to be a devastating companion to his ability to rewind time.
• Powered by the Anvil Engine used for Assassin?s Creed 2, The Forgotten Sands promises to bring a Prince of Persia experience like never before seen.  Battle hordes of enemies at once, explore life-like settings, and experience a more powerful Prince.
• Set between Prince of Persia ? The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, The Forgotten Sands provides fans with a new chapter in the saga of the Prince, and an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the events from this series.

Embark on an adventure to an exotic land and unleash your legendary moves on enemies as the acclaimed Prince of Persia: Sands of Time story line makes its return. Unfolding with the mystery and powerful narrative that have become classic elements in this series, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands challenges you to unleash powerful offensive attacks and destroy your enemies. Race against time in an unforgiving world as you experience the return of the vaunted Prince of Persia.

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Synopsis Journey to a land of legendary combat and mysterious circumstances in this new installment to the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time franchise. Prepare yourself for impossible battles and know that you will come face to face with death as you engage in deadly combat. Experience many of your favorite elements from the original series as well as new gameplay innovations. The mystery and magic of the old-as-time fight between good and evil comes to life with all its rewards and consequences in Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. Features: Latest installment in the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time story line Encounter enemies determined to take you down Confront the danger that lurks around you in a land of mystery and intrigue Unleash powerful offensive battle measures against opposing forces Face off against well-matched enemies in battles of deadly significance

Marking the next-gen console debut of Ubisoft’s critically acclaimed series, Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe.  Visiting his brother’s kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction. His brother Malik decides to use the ancient power of the Sand in a desperate gamble to save the kingdom from total annihilation.  To save the kingdom, the Prince must embark on an epic adventure in which he will learn to bear the mantle of true leadership, and that great power often comes with a great cost.

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Customer Reviews

the Forgotten Gamefly - Ry with a Si - Hampton, VA
look when you go to play games im sure were all different so here is my spin on this one, great graphics, seemingly retarded story of i love my brother and i want to save him....way to rushed..some of the puzzles seemed to be repeats and then the epic button mashing attacks...then the main boss wow gay.....it took less than 3 minutes to beat....when i want to play a game i want it to be more than wow that was quick.... it took less than 8 hours to complete...maybe the next one will be better

good but not great - Poshu Oshu - Dallas, TX
i am a huge fan of the prince of persia series, the trilogy of sot,ww,tt, all sit on my shelf with pride. i really enjoyed warrior within the most but the others are good too. which is why i have to give this one a relativley low score.

this is a good game, the puzzles are alotta fun, the ability to freeze water is a great addition and the concept of freezing time so water becomes solid is another great interesting inovation. about halfway through the game you get the ability to air dash which is actually another mechanic to solve the climbing puzzles. it's a good addition and overall i have to say i love the puzzle aspec of this game it's a big improvement on an already spectacular franchise.

now for the bad

well..... almost everything else i hate to say it. the combat has been completley nurfed from what it was in previous games, the ability to hop from enemy to enemy and cut them up as you go is good but the controls are too lose and buggy. i can't figure out how something so rock solid became so very broken. not just the combat controls but the game in general, there were times i would hop on an oponent and get tagged by another then, then i would watch as the prince stood and ignored my commands for a good 2 or 3 seconds while getting hammered by attacks. the enemies themselves are far ad away way weaker than they ever have been, if i had the more in depth combat system i dunno what i woulda done with it, two or three strikes kills most everything once you upgrade the prince a little bit. even the final boss went down without too much fuss.

the story is actually pretty good but it rushes along at such a pase that it's over before you really know it. i wish there was more story to be told and more areas to explore.

overall, from anyone else i'd give this game a fair to pretty good rating. but coming from the same company that birthed the original trilogy i'd say it's simply an adequete game, not bad but not good either, a worthwhile addition to the series and far and away better than that cell shaded disaster. i just would have expected a bit more.


Jun 03, 2010 22:36:06