Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003 · Ubisoft Montreal (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance) · Kudosoft (Windows) · Gameloft (Mobile)
Cross intricate spaces with acrobatic movement and a rewind mechanic that encourages careful experimentation.
GAMEBOX SCORE
93
Provisional GAMEBOX editorial ratings. These are not verified facts or aggregate review scores.
/ 100
Retro Score 94
Hidden Gem 84
Revival Potential 85
GAME DNA
experience Mastery challenge · Narrative-driven
genre Action Adventure · Adventure
mood Atmospheric · Hopeful
gameplay Exploration · Puzzle · Combat
difficulty Medium
era 2000s
pacing Fast
perspective Third-person
structure Linear DISCOVER BY GAME DNA Game DNA is GAMEBOX editorial classification; era comes from the sourced release year. Ratings are separate editorial judgements.
ABOUT THE GAME Cross intricate spaces with acrobatic movement and a rewind mechanic that encourages careful experimentation.
Cross intricate spaces with acrobatic movement and a rewind mechanic that encourages careful experimentation.
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RETRO HISTORY First listed release: 2003. Explore the cited source for the game's release and development history.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
2003
Developer
Ubisoft Montreal (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance) · Kudosoft (Windows) · Gameloft (Mobile)
Publisher
Ubisoft · Sony Computer Entertainment (PS2) · Gameloft (Mobile)
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GAME INFO
DEVELOPER
Ubisoft Montreal (PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance) · Kudosoft (Windows) · Gameloft (Mobile)
PUBLISHER
Ubisoft · Sony Computer Entertainment (PS2) · Gameloft (Mobile)
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