This is a 2D side scroller, and a pretty weak one at that. The prince can only go forward and backward, up and down. There isn't much skill or timing to the jumps and climbing maneuvers. Move the arrow keys (you don't use the joystick to move your character) and press the button to jump, climb, and wallrun. The game is completely linear and has kind of a goofy checkpoint system.
Combat, from what I can tell, is pretty basic. There might be some moves you can unlock or some weapons upgrades, but the enemies are very easy to defeat. Just mash the square button and you'll defeat your enemy in a few seconds.
Graphics are fine, the sound is fine, but the gameplay is just not very interesting. The voice acting is also downright annoying at times.
The good:
- not much
The bad:
- Ubiosoft really doesn't get handheld gaming. You have to play levels all the way through; no save points along the way. The fountains are for regaining life and as a checkpoint if you die too many times. The levels are fairly short, but having no save points is inexcusable.
- The environment is pretty boring. Prince of Persia games have usually featured hidden treasures and life upgrades, which this one is totally lacking.
For what you pay for this game, you really aren't getting much.
This game is more about jumping and going through obstacles at the right time. This game is not really a fighting game. I'm almost half way of the game. IGN gave 6 out 10 as Passable. I like it.
Some say the graphics are not that good, but not all 3D games are good neither. I enjoy this game more than Assassin Creed: Bloodiness for the PSP.
Look at some trailers or gameplay on youtube before you decide to get this game.
