NFG Summary:“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” offers an immersive and thrilling adventure set in the enchanting world of ancient Persia. With stunning visuals, gravity-defying acrobatics, and the ability to manipulate time, players will be captivated by the epic quest to restore peace and unravel the mysteries of this mythical realm. Prepare to embark on a journey like no other in this action-adventure masterpiece from Ubi Soft.

Categories: Linear, Action, Adventure
Meta Score: 92
Store: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Price: $ 0,83)
User Score: 88.0
Platform: PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, PC, Xbox, GameCube, PlayStation 3
Publisher Names: Ubisoft
Support Language: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish – Spain
Publish Date: 2003-11-10

PC Requirements:

Minimum:

  • Supported OS: Windows® 2000/XP (only)
  • Processor: 800 MHz Pentium® III or AMD Athlon™
  • System Memory: 256 MB of RAM
  • Video Card: 64 MB GeForce™ 3 or higher, or ATI® Radeon™ 8500 or higher, Matrox Parhelia™. (GeForce4 MX not supported)
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0 or higher compliant sound card
  • DirectX Version: DirectX® version 9.0c or higher
  • Hard Disk: 1.5 GB available hard disk space
  • Supported Peripherals: ThrustMaster FIRESTORM Dual Analog 3
  • Note: For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, video cards, and operating systems, please visit the FAQ for this game at: http://support.ubi.com.

Description

Amidst the sands of ancient Persia, a young Prince unleashes a deadly evil. Embark on a harrowing quest to restore peace and the fabric of Time. Embody a legendary hero with gravity-defying acrobatics, ferocious fighting combos, and the ability to bend time to fulfill his bidding. Wield the power of the Sands of Time – a mythical force allowing the Prince to erase the past, behold the future, and freeze the present. You’ll uncover the mysteries of a world never before explored in action-adventure gaming. Ancient Persia, mythical and deadly, holds a staggering array of landscapes and kingdoms to explore and conquer. [Ubi Soft]

Positive Comment(s)

One of my favorite games, ever…It’s got story, it’s got action, it’s got amazing graphics and some of the best animation you’ll see anywhere. [Dec 2003, p.166]100Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
The game is simply a picture of beauty, with intuitive gameplay that gets under your skin and never leaves. [Dec 2003, p.74]100Play Magazine
Such forward-thinking ideas have paid off royally: This Prince is a worthy heir to the best videogame throne. [19 Dec 2003, p.L2T 20]100Entertainment Weekly
It’s like the fine wine of videogames, and anyone who sees it in motion will be mesmerized. And if they play it? They’ll be straight-up intoxicated.100G4 TV
This game is so immersive and captivating that you won’t even remember what you were doing before you started playing it!100GameNow
A masterpiece.97GameZone
“Ico” with good combat and witty dialogue…I haven’t played a better game all year.951UP
Excellently produced, with intuitive, responsive controls, a deep, engaging storyline and immersive sound.95Game Over Online
I can’t recommend this title enough for its difficulty, beauty (which is downright stunning), exceptional level design, and elaborate move set. It’s a wonderful good time. [Dec 2003, p.122]95Game Informer
An exceptional work of art from beginning to end, which should take most gamers a paltry 10 hours.94Worth Playing

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