Recording summary · January 2024
DO NOT BUY Prince of Persia： The Lost Crown
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Overview
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is viewed by Daniel as bland, uninspired, lacking difficulty and depth compared to the original PC DOS game, and feeling like a mobile title rated 6.2 out of 10.
Unlike the original game's difficult platforming, deadly traps, precise swordplay, and vulnerable protagonist, The Lost Crown features an overpowered warrior, child-like visuals and dialogue, button-spamming combat, and low difficulty even on hard mode.
Priced around $45, the game lacks sufficient progression and substance for prolonged play sessions, resembling a title suited only for short mobile sessions.
Themes
Critique and evaluation of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown gameplay, art style, and pricing compared to the original PC DOS title.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel was either 8 or 9 years old when playing the original Prince of Persia on PC DOS.
The exact purchase price of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown may differ slightly from $45.