Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time PlayStation 2
User Score
8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 106
  3. Negative: 5 out of 106

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Feb 12, 2006
    1
    Only good thing is great graphics. Long save point intervals, dozens of redos, button mashing, lack of stealth, unintuitive controls, fact that time reversal (cool concept if it were implemented correctly) restores you most of the time to when you have 1 health unit left, and confusing and tedious boss battles. Confusing is OK because it would mean challenging puzzles. When you add tedious to the mix, then there's nothing fun about it. (I'm referring to the Sand King battle specificially). Main character's voice acting is annoying to say the least. After paying 19.95 for this, I literally threw this game in the garbage. Believe me, I've never done that with a game before. Don't waste your money on crap like this.… Expand
  2. JamesR.
    Dec 18, 2003
    4
    It's ok, the only problem it is too short and easy. I expected much more from this game. Truly disappointing.

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Metascore
92 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 44 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    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]
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  2. Yahoo! Games
    90
    Has the appeal of a 2D run-and-jumper and inflates the action to a surprisingly 3D world with a groundbreaking degree of fluidity.
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  3. 1UP
    95
    "Ico" with good combat and witty dialogue...I haven't played a better game all year.
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