Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows (Steam Deck N/A)
Current goal: Finish up the sidequests

An action-adventure game by Ubisoft Montpellier, the team behind the Beyond Good & Evil and Rayman franchises, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown tells the story of Sargon, a soldier tracking down the missing crown prince of Persia who was kidnapped and whisked away to the a city stuck in a time loop. I don’t want to spoil too much, considering I’ve reviewed the game, but know that this is as good as Metroidvanias can get. There are interconnected levels with shortcuts, unlockable powers that open new pathways, challenging enemies and difficult boss fights, and plenty of side quests to keep you turning over every stone you come across. The combat is crunchy, the soundtrack is ethereal and ominous, and the acting and writing are superb. I’m really digging this game, and while I’m sad my time with it is rapidly coming to a close, I’m stoked to finally talk to other people about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Read More: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: The Kotaku Review

It’s been almost 14 years since the last Prince of Persia game. There’s a remake of the beloved The Sands of Time currently in the works, but with it changing hands a few times and development completely restarting, The Lost Crown is the only “new” piece of Prince of Persia media we’ve got for now. And since the game is so good, I don’t mind that at all. — Levi Winslow