In preview with an early build of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, I tried out the latest entry in this much-beloved series. Even after three hours of play, I found that Ubisoft Montpellier’s upcoming 2.5D platforming metroidvania never lets itself get bogged down. Much like protagonist Sargon himself, the entire side-scrolling adventure feels lightweight and agile. Combat mechanics are responsive, traversal is a joy, and the plot, while undoubtedly present, paints its mythology with broad, accessible brush strokes
…
Read more