Prince of Persia The Sands of Time

Prince of Persia The Sands of Time is an adventure in the spirit of an Arabian fairy tale, where a prince saves a palace from a traitor and a sand scourge. Movement is based on acrobatics: running along walls, jumping and catching on ledges. Some of the halls pass through beams and cornices. The hero's main trophy is a dagger that rewinds time a few seconds. Sand is replenished only in certain places, so the supply is spent wisely. This saves both in fights and in case of unsuccessful jumps. Opponents are divided into sand creatures and living guards, and some cannot be taken with a frontal attack. The puzzles are based on levers, mirrors and water. Sand serves as both a resource and a hint: if the supply is zero, rewinding will not work. Some battles are resolved through the environment: columns, pits and torches work better than a sword. Jumps and holds require rhythm, but failure is not harshly punished. The tasks involve finding keys and opening new rooms. Additional challenges are unlocked upon completion. Between battles there are quiet areas where you can look around and find supplies. Opponents notice the hero by sound, so running through the corridors is risky. Riddles are sometimes solved by rewinding time: two passes through the same place give different results. Additional tasks open after completion and add tests in familiar halls. It’s worth mentioning the bosses separately: each one requires its own rhythm, and the game doesn’t give any hints. Additional tests after the final place opponents differently, so you have to go through familiar halls again. The story is told in the voice of the hero himself, and from his intonation it is clear how it will all end. For those who remember fairy tales about the prince and the sand, this part is suitable.