Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time

Developer: Kudosoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 5,191 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fluid, acrobatic puzzle-platformer where you rewind time to undo mistakes while navigating a cursed palace.

atmosphericstory richpuzzle platforminggracefultime manipulationfluid movementtensefantasy

What players say

Players call this a nostalgic classic with a beautiful story and impressive parkour, but many find the combat repetitive and controls frustrating. Opinions split on whether it holds up: some are bored by the dated gameplay, while others still love the atmosphere and puzzles.

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