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MONSTER
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.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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78
Critics have mixed opinions on the story of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Some praise its engaging narrative with Persian mythology and plot twists, while others criticize it for feeling underdeveloped and confusing. The story's strengths include captivating elements, but weaknesses like rushed conclusions and lack of clarity are noted. Overall, the narrative's reception varies among critics, with some appreciating its depth and others finding it cheesy and complex. Ultimately, player enjoyment may hinge on their preferences for narrative execution.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
78
Positive (80-100)
62%
Mixed (50-79)
38%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics have mixed opinions on the story of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Some praise its engaging narrative with Persian mythology and plot twists, while others criticize it for feeling underdeveloped and confusing. The story's strengths include captivating elements, but weaknesses like rushed conclusions and lack of clarity are noted. Overall, the narrative's reception varies among critics, with some appreciating its depth and others finding it cheesy and complex. Ultimately, player enjoyment may hinge on their preferences for narrative execution.
Gameplay Mechanics
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92
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown gameplay wows critics with its challenging parkour, seamless world, and rewarding combat. Critics love the Metroidvania-inspired design, intricate combos, and smooth controls. Despite minor frustrations in some sections, overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, making it a standout experience for players of all skill levels.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
92
Positive (80-100)
97%
Mixed (50-79)
3%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown gameplay wows critics with its challenging parkour, seamless world, and rewarding combat. Critics love the Metroidvania-inspired design, intricate combos, and smooth controls. Despite minor frustrations in some sections, overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, making it a standout experience for players of all skill levels.
Graphics and Visual Design
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86
Critics rave about the stunning graphics and visual design of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, praising its beautiful environments inspired by Persian mythology. Despite some minor criticisms about character design, the majority applaud the game's top-notch presentation, immersive world, and fluid pace. Overall, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with critics lauding the game's gorgeous aesthetics and impressive animations.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
86
Positive (80-100)
76%
Mixed (50-79)
24%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics rave about the stunning graphics and visual design of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, praising its beautiful environments inspired by Persian mythology. Despite some minor criticisms about character design, the majority applaud the game's top-notch presentation, immersive world, and fluid pace. Overall, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with critics lauding the game's gorgeous aesthetics and impressive animations.
Music and Sound Design
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80
Critics praise the sound design and music of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, with GameGrin, Easy Allies, and PlayStation Universe highlighting the great soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience. However, there are some negative opinions on the voice acting, citing inconsistencies and flaws. Overall, critics agree that while the voice acting has mixed reviews, the sound design and music contribute positively to the game's atmospheric experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
80
Positive (80-100)
67%
Mixed (50-79)
33%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics praise the sound design and music of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, with GameGrin, Easy Allies, and PlayStation Universe highlighting the great soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience. However, there are some negative opinions on the voice acting, citing inconsistencies and flaws. Overall, critics agree that while the voice acting has mixed reviews, the sound design and music contribute positively to the game's atmospheric experience.
Voice Acting
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73
Critics have mixed opinions on the voice acting in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Some praise it for adding depth and creating a bond between characters, while others criticize the incongruous accents that detract from authenticity. Overall, the voice acting is seen as a mixed bag with some flaws but more positive feedback than negative. Some highlight the option to hear dialogues in spoken Farsi for added authenticity.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
73
Positive (80-100)
38%
Mixed (50-79)
63%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Critics have mixed opinions on the voice acting in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Some praise it for adding depth and creating a bond between characters, while others criticize the incongruous accents that detract from authenticity. Overall, the voice acting is seen as a mixed bag with some flaws but more positive feedback than negative. Some highlight the option to hear dialogues in spoken Farsi for added authenticity.
Technical Performance
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87
Critics laud Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for its top-notch technical performance on all gaming platforms. Smooth gameplay, high frame rates, and stunning visuals shine on PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Minor bugs noted but did not detract from the overall experience. Players enjoy a technically impressive and enjoyable gaming experience across the board.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
87
Positive (80-100)
70%
Mixed (50-79)
30%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Critics laud Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for its top-notch technical performance on all gaming platforms. Smooth gameplay, high frame rates, and stunning visuals shine on PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Minor bugs noted but did not detract from the overall experience. Players enjoy a technically impressive and enjoyable gaming experience across the board.
Replay Value
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80
Critics rave about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's high replay value, praising its customization options, side quests, collectibles, secrets, challenges, exploration opportunities, and difficulty settings. While some critics don't delve into specifics, the consensus is clear: this game offers substantial replayability for those seeking hours of fun and exploration.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
80
Positive (80-100)
46%
Mixed (50-79)
54%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics rave about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's high replay value, praising its customization options, side quests, collectibles, secrets, challenges, exploration opportunities, and difficulty settings. While some critics don't delve into specifics, the consensus is clear: this game offers substantial replayability for those seeking hours of fun and exploration.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
83
Positive (80-100)
95%
Mixed (50-79)
5%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Critics overwhelmingly praise Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for its bold reinvention, engaging combat, and beautiful visuals. While some minor criticisms were raised about tone and repetitive combat, the game is hailed as a fantastic return to the franchise's roots and a standout in the Metroidvania genre. Overall, it's a must-have title with a strong recommendation for fans of action platforming games.
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MONSTER
Reviews
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GameGrin
Jan 11, 2024
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an outstanding action platformer that evolves the metroidvania genre. It offers engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and a captivating story. Highly recommended for fans of the franchise and action platforming games.
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95
Gamepressure
Jan 11, 2024
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The reviewer considers Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to be an excellent title, one of the best in its genre. It is praised as a candidate for game of the year and is highly recommended.
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95
ZTGD
Jan 11, 2024
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a fantastic metroidvania game and a great addition to the series.
95
Game Informer
Jan 11, 2024
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A fascinating and highly successful reemergence for the beloved series
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95
WellPlayed
Jan 11, 2024
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a confident and complete game that sets a new bar for the franchise and showcases Ubisoft Montpellier's expertise.
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90
TheSixthAxis
Jan 11, 2024
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The review praises the game as utterly brilliant and one of the best Prince of Persia games in years.
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90
Easy Allies
Jan 11, 2024
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The Lost Crown is a successful reinvention of the franchise that carves out a marvelous new identity and marks an excellent start to 2024.
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90
Pure Nintendo
Jan 11, 2024
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a splendid return to form for the series. The game has a well-implemented original story, smooth gameplay, impressive graphics, and satisfying combat and exploration. It is highly recommended for genre fans.
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90
PlayStation Universe
Jan 11, 2024
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The reviewer loved their time with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and considers it a must-have title. They didn't have much to complain about and celebrate the fantastic return to the franchise.
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90
Press Start Australia
Jan 11, 2024
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The Lost Crown is a game that is highly recommended due to its compelling exploration, great movement, engaging combat, satisfying puzzles, and innovative accessibility features.
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