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Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 29 critic reviews
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Based on 17 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Genre(s): Third-Person Action, Adventure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: December 7, 2005
Summary
The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him. The Prince is rapidly captured and Kaileena has no choice but to sacrifice herself and unleash the Sands of Time in order to save him. Now cast out on the streets and hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that past battles have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him. Play and master two distinct characters: Wield the powers and weapons of two master warriors with different combat styles, attitudes, and histories. Choose your way to fight: Master the expanded Free-Form Fighting system to destroy enemies in your own style; strangle enemies from afar with the deadly Daggertail; or surprise them with full-speed one-shot kills using a brand new stealth art. The choice is yours. Battle freely through Babylon: Dominate enemies on the perilous rooftops, dodge through chaotic streets, and ambush pursuers in dark, underground passageways. Immerse yourself in a dramatic story: Experience unparalleled depth in storytelling as you fight your way through a twisting tale filled with adrenaline, tension and discovery. Manipulate time to surprise enemies: Execute powerful attacks against entire armies by slowing down or rewinding time, or surprise them by using some all-new Sands of Time powers. Experience a masterful blend of gameplay: True to the Prince of Persia; franchise, the game provides a variety of action combat, agility and story-driven puzzles - all masterfully blended together into a rich gaming experience. [Ubisoft]
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
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What The Critics Said
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Four Fat Chicks
The short version is that Ubisoft has continued its storied tradition of doing nearly everything wrong yet somehow managing to produce a great game. Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones is awesome.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
All of the game's elements mesh, from the music to the storyline, from the puzzles to the control system. I can't find anything nasty to say about this game. Ubisoft have certainly done their homework.
Read Full Review >Stuff
This is easily best Prince of Persia game yet. The new moves, including those delicious stealth kills, work perfectly.
Read Full Review >ActionTrip
The story, as always, is fantastic. I think that this game might have one of the most interesting and involved plots of many games today.
Read Full Review >PC Gameworld
The great talents at Ubisoft have done it again with this one folks and I don't think this is the last we will hear of the Prince of Persia.
Read Full Review >The Onion (A.V. Club)
The nice thing about sequels to successful games is that all the rough edges are buffed out, and The Two Thrones honors its graceful hero with impeccable controls and design.
Read Full Review >Computer Gaming World
The development team used some real forethought when creating this trilogy. From a plot-development standpoint, think of it as the anti-"Star Wars." [Feb 2006, p.82]
Games Radar (in-house)
Whichever version you choose, though, the action is top-notch awesome. With the series' clever design and sense of humor fully restored, The Two Thrones is a stellar return to form for Prince of Persia.
Read Full Review >Game Over Online
I sincerely hope that another PoP game is in development, because it would be a shame to lose everything a sequel could offer.
Read Full Review >IGN
In a nutshell, we're giving Two Thrones PC an even more resounding recommendation than our already stellar rating of Two Thrones GCN, PS2 and Xbox. Just buy it and enjoy a legitimately solid, good game.
Read Full Review >Gaming Target
In the end, The Two Thrones is a very solid action title that more than survived the transition from console to PC, especially if you happen to have a decent gamepad.
Read Full Review >BonusStage
The main problem I had here in Two Thrones was, amazingly and sadly enough, the environments! In a franchise that held a high standard for level design, Two Thrones features bland and drab colors that are just uninteresting in so many ways.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Even though this series has had its bumps along the way, the end product was completely worth it.
Read Full Review >Jolt Online Gaming UK
If you enjoyed either of the first two games, then know that while Two Thrones isn’t revolutionary, it does combine the best elements of both and is still a fitting and worthwhile conclusion to a superior trilogy.
Read Full Review >Computer and Video Games
The Two Thrones is quite simply the best Prince Of Persia so far. It builds on what went before and adds a new dimension to the main character.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
The Two Thrones provides a satisfying conclusion to the Sands of Time trilogy, with a lot of the same puzzle-solving and gorgeous environments you remembered from the previous two games.
Read Full Review >Gamers' Temple
While maybe not as awe-inspiring as the first time we saw the Prince, The Two Thrones is a great way to end this series.
Read Full Review >Computer Games Magazine
Quotation forthcoming. [Mar 2006]
games(TM)
New traps and techniques make for some spectacular exhibitions of skill, and with game being significantly larger than anything previous, there’s enough here to challenge even the most dedicated Prince Of Persia fan. [Christmas 2005, p.94]
Sydney Morning Herald
One of the best new features is the Speed Kill, a stealth attack that requires timed button presses for successful take-downs - a brilliant addition to the already exhilarating game play.
Read Full Review >Total Video Games
The new abilities, and the introduction of the Speed Kill system, has meant that the title still feels fresh and exciting.
Read Full Review >Maxim Online
Thrones also gets points for cribbing Sam Fisher's stealth skills and using a whip-like weapon that will send "God of War" fans scurrying to gaming chat rooms to voice their displeasure with the similarities. Thankfully, the controversy is worth it for this energetic adventure.
Read Full Review >Computer Games Online RO
I cannot say I was too disappointed by this third title, but I would have enjoyed better graphics, a new storyline without any recycled characters and last but not least, a save anytime option.
Read Full Review >Play.tm
The game play can be tedious to the point of frustration at times, but it is novel and interesting. The game fails to create a convincing, "hook-the-player" atmosphere and only those seasoned puzzle solvers out there will come back for more time and time again.
Read Full Review >My Gamer
As entertaining a gaming experience that The Two Thrones delivers, it’s nothing new- more of a refinement on an already solid formula and premise than anything else.
Read Full Review >PC Gamer
Two Princes may not double your fun, but they will satisfy fans of the series. [Mar 2006, p.98]
Edge Magazine
This is easily the better sequel, a firm improvement on "Warrior Within." So why the long face? For the simple and saddest reason of all: ennui. [Christmas 2005, p.100]
The New York Times
So I fought, each time sitting through an unskippable 30-second scene of the fight's start and then getting killed within a minute. I did this about 70 times. My body trembling from tension and exhaustion, I kept playing not because it was any fun but simply because it was my job, and when after three hours I finally won I experienced not victorious joy but simply relief that it was over. I felt all the considerable pleasure the game had given me had been taken back.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
OK gave it a9:
The writing isn't quite as brilliant as Sands of Time but that doesn't stop "The Two Thrones" from being one of the finest games I've played in years. While wrapping up one of my favorite sagas, Ubisoft managed to make improvements on gameplay that made even the heavy handed Warrior Within a joy to play. We're left with, then, a fitting conclusion to the series and a super fun game to just play. Nothing will top the original SoT but this one comes close...which is good enough. More please!
Scott H. gave it a9:
awsome game! my only gripes is the watering down of the free ofrm fighting system, it lost some of the kynetic feel of WW when fighting and the enemies simply stopped your endless swordplay at some parts, they filtered out some of the the enemy to wall to enemy tricks and you dont get the same satisfaction from chooping your foe in half (I swear im not a sadist) All in all its better than the others and deffinately a great ending to the series!
James H. gave it a7:
Overall an enjoyable game, although it is really a glorified console game. Graphics are a tad dated on the one hand, but on the other hand it makes for a game that can be ran well, unlike FEAR or Doom 3. The controls are difficult to get used to. I wished that the camera angle was fixed to following behind the character and free look was activated by a keyboard button. It is difficult get your bearings when facing off with multiple foes because of the always-on freelook, but the attack moves and combos are great, a lot of variety. The save system is the biggest flaw. You can only save every so often at certain points. There should be a quicksave feature, because some of the acrobatic/climbing/jumping maneuvers are difficult and have to be rehearsed until you get the hang of it, and if you fall to your death, you are sent back a bit, and have to repeat the same maneuvers which you had done previously. Fantastic music, I actually keep the volume for the in-game music turned up, unlie the irritating thmuping music in Half-Life 2. Nice cut scene graphics as well. The only bug I have encoutnered is that the mouse cursor in the in-game options menu occasonally freezes, requiring a restart.
Jan B. gave it a10:
man this game rocks, got it yesterday and i'm still busy farah is even more useful than the sands of time she was in but u gotta buy it a fan or not believe me i am their biggest fan so get it or get bored this is the last but best ever in the series buy it also those who did play the other two dont worry but i gotta warn you blood is gone but fights are still violent as it ever could be forgive me i suck at english(africa) last but not least graphics are still same so dont worry buy it buy it buy it
