Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

by Ubisoft

Product Features

• 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.

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• ASIN: B0030GBU8W
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: May 18, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,145 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #72 in Video Games > Wii > Adventure

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo Wii

Amazon.com Product Description

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

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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. Wii owners will get the original 1992 Prince of Persia game as a bonus included on disc.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally a true Prince of Persia game for the Wii, May 28, 2010

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Surgery100 "ADJ" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (Video Game)

Wii owners constantly hear how any given game is sooo much better in either the PS3 or the 360. Those of us, like me, who only have a Wii are left to wonder. Well, this Prince of Persia game is fantastic. It seems like it was built "from the ground up" for the Wii. From the initial adrenaline-filled wild escape from some immense structure sinking into the sand, the game is full of twists that keep you entertained. The game feels fresh, that is, all the challenges are different. There are of course sword battles to be had, but this is not just a fighting game. There is also a fair amount of climbing ledges, flying over walls and then there are plenty of logic puzzles to solve.

The game provides a good balance of "wisdom-type" puzzles and "skill-based" scenarios. The game never becomes too difficult (I'm by no means a hard-core gamer and could get through the game).

Controls: Whether is is trying to align structures to make water flow through a room or light to get from one end of the room to the opposite end, or sword fighting an evil enchantress the controls are fairly responsive.

Graphics: Fairly impressive. There is a great level of detail in all the scenes. All the changes of scene fell fluid and there is very little stoppage in the action.

Sound: Great soundtrack that complements the action.

Summary: Overall a great game, one of the best action games for the Wii. Great graphics and sound complement the action. Something for everybody, from traditional fights to puzzle solving to first person adventure.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hastily prepared to coincide with the release of the movie., August 7, 2010

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A. Long-Mendez - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (Video Game)

Being an avid player of Prince of Persia since my first exposure to it in 2003, I've been a fan of the trilogy as a whole (Warrior Within being my favorite, by far).
As a Nintendo fan, I've come to terms with the fact that any game released on all three major platforms will grossly have less "physical beauty", graphics wise (though I've heard that Nintendo will go "HD" come their next system release in the future).

The Forgotten Sands was gladly welcomed being as it is the first PoP game to be released on the Wii. Though, coming into investigation of the new game, I learned that they were creating a totally separate story line, scenery, powers, etc, etc, etc from the other two systems. I feel that some of this may be because of the Wii's limitations on graphics as the other systems boast about having battles against 50 enemies at a time. Even at the opening credits of the game on the Wii, it sounds like it is having a heart attack, working as hard as it can, the poor thing.

I entered the game with immense confusion as our heroic prince bursts through a portal, grabs his sword, and is followed by some sort of golden spirit woman. The game does little to no work explaining any of the story line, but as the game goes on, it seems to unfold in a predictable manner. Though, thus far, I have yet to learn how the prince and the spirit have crossed paths (but I have a pretty good idea).

The controls seem to lack a fluidity that the previous games had. Even something as simple as running and jumping seem very rigid and awkward. Being that this is the next generation up (in comparison to the Gamecube) you'd think this wouldn't be an issue. I don't know if the other two systems have this same issue or not. Again, this may be because of the Wii's limitation in graphics and the fact that it is using the Wii-motion controls.

Combat is pretty one dimensional, but this was always a weak point in all of the PoP games. The fact that they've embraced the Wii-motion with flicking the remote or nunchuk to engage enemies also lacks a fluidity that the previous games had, and to me just seems annoying (plus, a reason why I liked WW is because of all the combos you could do). Also, working the camera around is a huge inconvenience (whatever happened to just using an analogue stick?).

A favorite of the series was the puzzles that we would encounter. Though, it may be just be my experience in the game but their "puzzles" and adventures through conveniently placed pillars/ledges were nothing to me. "Drink up my Prince, it may be a long time before you get another chance" was what I heard the spirit say. Literally three minutes later after the "adventure" and a brief "fight", there was another save point. They seem to have laid them out so you encounter them every other minute.

I heard in an interview when talking about the Wii edition, they made a "co-op" mode where you can "play with your little brother" explains a lot because the game, in its entirety, seems very elementary.

And finally the sands... or lack there of. This game seems out of place in the series. No controlling of time or anything of that sort, which is really what the series is known for, and what made it amazingly fun.

If you're a die-hard fan, wait till the game is on sale. It is worth some fun with the acrobatics and running along walls in a new environment. But I'm glad I didn't buy it right away. Even at $20 I still feel like I paid too much for it.

Do not expect this to be like any of the games in the series. Buy at your own risk.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a true wii Prince of Persia, June 13, 2010

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staytruetotheoriginalG1 - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (Video Game)

so here i was just finishing the Ps3 version of the 'forgotten sands' when i see a trailer for the Wii version. 'hey that's not the same thing thing at all' i thought. followed by 'cool more POP!' and boy i cant remember this ever happening before. same title different version. i also have the 'force unleashed' on both the Ps3 and Wii, there are differences but has the same storyline. i bought them both just to see what was the better version. the winner? the Wii version. but that is a hole other review.

lets get back to POP FS Wii.

gameplay.
its POP alright, but at first i was worried this version was going the same path as the 2008 Ps3 version, wich was 'press X...X...X....X....X' it was like the game played it self. FSwii felt the same at first (press A for everything) but soon i found out the programmers clearly wanted to make it simple for when you have the magic powers. if the Prince his movement where done with more buttons than A it would have been very confusing indeed. sadly they did make one error. when in a magical bobble (wich you can create yourself) you press B, then to get higher you need to use a magical power to create a handle to jump to. out of games instinct (if we can call it that) i press A to create the handle because i feel if i press B again i will make the bubble disappear, so i press A and i fall. A and Z do the acrobatic action B the magic. it feels a little off for me.
ah the combat. POP has never been great at this. Sands of Time was to tedious, Warrior Within -better sure- had enemies jump at you from nowhere so in fighting some other guy you got hit from his buddy you didn't even noticed was there, also how fair is it this happened in mid combo? you cant block! same problems in Two thrones, also the camera forced you to fight even when you wanted to retreat. do a combo you run up a wall instead. in 2008...it was just dull press attack until the game tells you to block (NO REALLY!) FSps3 has you hack around at 50 enemies. it is surprising however that the combat on the Wii is more difficult than on the Ps3. unlike the Ps3 you really need to watch your enemy and there is some strategy needed. the final boss however is ridiculously easy!
puzzels. when will they realize this just slows the game down? if i want puzzels ill play Zelda. past POP games had just a little compared to the Wii version. so much it annoys me at times. i want to run up walls not do a memory puzzle at every door! this is the reason i took away one star. puzzles fine but base them on the acrobatic nature of POP games.
the last part of the game will have you redo the same puzzle over and over to open a teleport door. lucky the puzzle gets easier every time you have to use it.

Graphics. (textures)
the game has a nice look to it and the levels are very nicely designed.
but.
it looks a little better than a Gamecube to me than a true Wii game. let me help to get one myth out of the world. the Wii is not a Gamecube with motion control. the Wii is about twice as powerful. yet for some reason only Nintendo shows us this. just compare this to something like Super Mario Galaxy. the problem is that the Wii got alot of Ps2 ports, this made gamers think the Wii is even weaker than it already is (next to the Ps3) Nintendo itself is also guilty of this even Twilight Princess, a wonderful game, is acually a GC game.
but i have to say FSwii does look great. even when Graphics can add alot to the experience its the gameplay that really is the hearth and soul of every game. and the Wii is in many ways ahead of the Ps3 and X360 only now they present a motion control controller to there concoles. off course Nintendo is likley on the way to present another true next gen console.
got a little side tracked there.
lets just say the graphics of FSwii serve their purpose.
...you can unlock the SOT outfit, but for some reason wearing the SOT outfit the Prince his face doesnt move then even when he is talking. kinda lazy there Ubisoft.

story.
in books or movies the story is the heart and soul. in games its the gameplay, but that doesnt mean a story cant add to the experience. look at the Zelda series. even Mario.
the Sands of time trilogy has a wonderful tale of coming of age for the main character. (the Prince) he starts as a young arrogant boy but ends as a noble king. its storytelling at its best. that doesnt mean there are no issues. like how can there be sands of time in the past (Warrior Within) if the Empress hasnt created it yet? why is the Dahaka after the Prince even when he never opened the hourglass?
this game is said to take place between Sands of time and Warrior within. granted on the Ps3 version characters and locations of Sands of time are mentioned. but here nothing. also the Prince seems to act like the arrogant young boy from the beginning of SOT, he is even after 'honor and glory' but at the end of SOT the Prince learned there is more to live than that, or there sould be to his. after playing the Wii version to the end, i would say this game takes place before SOT.
the story has the Prince find a genie on a market place, she promises to give him a kingdom and a princess, eager to prove himself to his father and to get honor and glory he sets out to claim this land. sadly he finds that the land is corrupt by a dark magic. after releasing an evil witch the Prince finds its his duty to save this land. or was that the Genies intent the hole time?
the ending (i will not spoil anything) left me a little confused. did the Prince save the land or not? you decide.
there is another issue i have with the story off both version in general, if they both take place between SOT and WW...then where is the Dahaka? or in the Wii version where is the sands of time?
is it even the sands of time on the Ps3 version? for a 'betweenquel' this story doesnt add anything to the SOT storyline. we dont learn anything new.
now before you mention it, the amulet the Prince had in WW? he got that from farah at the end of SOT right after he wakes up in the thomb. so i dont know what the second amulet on FSps3 is all about.
or does this game take place in the new timeline that was created when the Prince prevented the creation of the sands in WW?
as you can see it leaves alot of questions.

even more POPFS?
yes! i havent played them yet, but here is what i can figure.
there is the PSP version it to has its own story something about the Prince wanting to kill a monster that is after his family.
the DS version has the Prince in prison and doesnt know who he is, the genie of the Wii version returns to help him (so the DS version is a sequel to the Wii version?)
now if you like me happen to own a Wii DS PSP and Ps3 then there is alot of POP out there in one go. but if you happen to own just one like the Wii, then i can imagine you feel a little left out. i mean wich is the main game? what is the main story? are all 4 connected like chapters? perhaps there is no main story perhaps its just the game you happen to have.
but no wii/ps2 port? hey ubisoft you missed a change for a quick buck!

conclusion.
the wii version is twice as long as the Ps3 version (the wii is less powerful huh?) there are more chalenging moments, the gameplay is way more creative (thanks to the wiimote)
even the fighting is more intresting (but could we please get an option next time to swing the sword with B or something? my arm is getting tired!) graphics are nice yet not fully what the Wii could be capable off (think about the graphics of God of War 2 from the Ps2 only better) the story surves its perpose but could have been a bit more in some areas and the ending left me hanging. as a 'betweenquel' it feels more like a prequel.
this is really a game everyone that owns a Wii and or likes POP sould have.

oh and before i end this review i have a little warning for players in the PAL areas (Europe) im not sure but 'Prince of Perisa: Snes' may not be included.
thank you and see you around.

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