Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Lauded for Engaging Gameplay and Design

Critics Praise New Installment in Long-Running Franchise for Its Metroidvania Design, Nuanced Combat System, and Variety of Sidequests

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the latest game in the long-running franchise, has been released to critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its Metroidvania design and engaging gameplay.
The game offers players a choice between Exploration Mode, which provides minimal direction, and Guided Mode, which highlights objectives and indicates accessible passageways.
The Lost Crown features a nuanced combat system and a variety of upgrades, as well as a series of tutorials that expand on moves learned in the initial tutorial.
The game also includes nine sidequests, each offering unique rewards such as amulets and items for upgrading weapons.
The Lost Crown is the first Prince of Persia game for the PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.