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'{{Infobox VG |title = Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands |image = [[Image:The Forgotten Sands Cover Artwork.jpg|256px]] |caption = ''Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands'' cover art |developer = [[Ubisoft Montreal]]<br>[[Ubisoft Quebec]]<br>Ubisoft Singapore<br>Ubisoft Casablanca |publisher = [[Ubisoft]] |distributor = |designer = |composer = [[Tom Salta]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Peter Bauer, DigitalGravy.com |url=http://www.tomsalta.com/behindPrinceOfPersia.html |title=Tom Salta, Composer &#124; Producer |publisher=Tomsalta.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://soundcloud.com/tomsalta/sets/prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands |title=Prince Of Persia: Forgotten Sands |publisher=[[SoundCloud]] |accessdate=2010-02-17 }} </ref> |series = ''[[Prince of Persia]]'' |engine = [[Anvil (game engine)|Anvil]] / [[Jade engine|Jade]] |resolution = |version = |released = '''Xbox 360''', '''PlayStation 3''', '''Nintendo DS''', '''Wii''', '''PlayStation Portable:'''<br/>{{vgrelease|NA=May 18, 2010<ref name="Release">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerzines.com/wii/news/new-prince-of-persia-dated.html|title=New Prince of Persia leaps onto consoles in May|last=Williamson|first=Steven|date=2010-02-17|publisher=Gamerzines|accessdate=2010-02-17}}</ref>|EU=May 20, 2010<ref name="Release"/>}} '''Microsoft Windows:'''<br/>{{vgrelease|NA=June 8, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=245725 |title=PC News: PC Prince of Persia dated |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date=2010-05-07 |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref>|EU=June 11, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empik.com/prince-of-persia-zapomniane-piaski-pc-ubisoft,prod57353681,multimedia-p |title=Prince of Persia: Zapomniane Piaski (PC) - Ubisoft |language={{pl icon}} |publisher=empik.com |date=2010-06-03 |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref>}}<!--Source: newspaper advert Gazeta Co Jest Grane 21052010--> |genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]] |modes = [[Single-player]] |ratings = {{vgratings|BBFC=12|ESRB=T}} |platforms = {{nowraplinks|[[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[Wii]], [[PlayStation Portable]]<ref name="Kotaku Prequel Sequel">{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5426046/prince-of-persia-forgotten-sands-is-a-prequel-and-a-sequel|title=Prince Of Persia: Forgotten Sands Is A Prequel And A Sequel|last=Fahey|first=Mike|date=2009-12-14|publisher=Kotaku|accessdate=2010-02-16}}</ref>}}, [[Java ME]] |media = |requirements = |input = [[Keyboard (computing)|Keyboard]] and [[Mouse (computing)|mouse]], [[Gamepad]] }} '''''Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands''''' is a multi-platform video game developed by [[Ubisoft]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.villagegamer.net/2009/12/14/prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands-details-from-ubisoft-montreal/|title=Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands Details From Ubisoft Montreal|date=2009-12-14|publisher=Village Gamer|accessdate=2010-02-16}}</ref> which was released on May 18, 2010, in North America and on May 20 in Europe.<ref name="PC announcement">{{cite web|title=''Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands'' coming to PC after all|url=http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/51787/Prince-Of-Persia-The-Forgotten-Sands-Coming-To-PC-After-All|first=Burnes|last=Andrew|date=2009-12-03|accessdate=2009-12-03|publisher=IGN}}</ref> The game marks a return to the storyline started by ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]]''. The [[Wii]] and [[PlayStation Portable]] versions are being developed by [[Ubisoft Quebec]]; the [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]] and [[Microsoft Windows]] are being handled by [[Ubisoft Montreal]] with the help of Ubisoft Singapore, while the [[Nintendo DS]] version is being made at Casablanca.<ref name="Pressrelease">{{cite press release|url=http://www.ubisoftgroup.com/index.php?p=59&art_id=60&vars=c2VuZGVyPUFMTCZzZW5kZXJfdXJsPWluZGV4LnBocCUzRnAlM0Q1OSUyNmFydF9pZCUzRCZjb21faWQ9NzE4JmZpbHRlcl90eXBlPSZmaWx0ZXJfbW9udGg9JmZpbHRlcl95ZWFyPQ%3D%3D&PHPSESSID=5d13a90f8464a30dfbb57a49cd151c86|title=Ubisoft® announces ''Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands''™|publisher=[[Ubisoft]]|date=2009-11-30|accessdate=2009-12-12}}</ref> ==Plot== ''The Forgotten Sands'' returns to the storyline established by ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]]'', and concluded by ''[[Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones]]''.<ref name="Pressrelease"/> On December 14, 2009, Ubisoft UK released the first details of the story on their official video portal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onelastcontinue.com/12804/ubisoft-unleashes-the-forgotten-sands-on-the-prince-of-persia/|title=Ubisoft Unleashes The Forgotten Sands On Warrior Within Prequel|date=2009-12-14|first=Shaun|last=McIlroy|publisher=One Last Continue|accessdate=2010-02-16}}</ref> The game is an [[interquel]], taking place in the seven year gap<ref name="Kotaku Feb2010 Preview">{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5475893/the-latest-prince-of-persia-plays-with-solid-water-and-flexible-time|title=The Latest Prince of Persia Plays With Solid Water and Flexible Time|last=Crecente|first=Brian|date=2009-12-20|publisher=Kotaku|accessdate=2010-02-20}}</ref> between ''The Sands of Time'' and ''[[Prince of Persia: Warrior Within]]'', although it could be argued as a sequel as well as The first trilogy was negated when the prince undid the events of the first trilogy, though he remembers the events.<ref name="Kotaku Prequel Sequel"/> The Prince character is supposed to be a cross between the character models in these two games. Once again he will be voiced by [[Yuri Lowenthal]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Tong |first=Sophia |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/princeofpersiatheforgottensands/news.html?sid=6251563&mode=previews |title=Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands First Impression - PlayStation 3 Previews at GameSpot |publisher=Gamespot.com |date=2010-05-18 |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref> However the Wii version of the game contains a different plot altogether, which occurs either before, or more likely, after the PS3/XBOX 360 game's plot.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010">{{cite book |title=[[Nintendo Power]] |date=march 2010 }}</ref> ===PS3/XBOX 360/PC=== The game begins as the Prince arrives in his brother Malik's kingdom while it is under siege by an unidentified enemy nation. As a last resort, Malik releases the Army of Solomon, thinking he will be able to use it to defend his kingdom. Instead, an evil ifrit by the name of Ratash is released along with his undead sand army, and they begin to demolish everything in their path, growing steadily stronger as they gain access to more sand. The Prince and Malik are separated, but each receives one half of the seal that was keeping the army locked up, and this allows each of them to absorb the power of the foes they strike down. As he escapes the army's attacks, the Prince stumbles upon a strange waterlike portal, which he enters. Inside, he is told by a mysterious woman, later revealed as a mystical [[djinn]], who tells him he must stop the army before it is too late by putting the two pieces of the seal back together. She gives him the power to reverse time and sends him off. The rest of the game progresses as the Prince tries to rejoin his brother, traveling through the different parts of the kingdom, and finding portals every now and then through which he talks to the [[djinn]] woman about his progress. Eventually, he realizes that Malik has become brainwashed by his half of the seal, thirsting for power and not caring about the army anymore. Eventually, the Prince and Malik team up and apparently defeat Ratash, Malik striking the final blow and absorbing all of the demon's power into his seal. This later causes him to turn into a golden version of Ratash, who then begins to grow steadily bigger as a sandstorm approaches. The [[djinn]] woman informs the Prince that he will need a special sword from the hidden [[djinn]] city to defeat Ratash, and so he heads there after a short battle with Malik/Ratash. With the help of the [[djinn]], he eventually reaches the sword in the ancient ruined city, learning along the way that Ratash was once a [[djinn]] himself, who despised Solomon's cooperation with the [[djinn]] people and vowed to destroy him. As the Prince goes back to the surface, he is confronted by a steadily growing number of sand monsters, heading for the highest point in the city to fight Ratash/Malik. As he climbs the final steps of the tower, he is assaulted by hundreds of enemies, until at last he gets a glimpse of the now gigantic, multiple-story-tall monster that is Ratash. The final boss fight ensues, a section of it taking place on flying rubble in the sandstorm, until the Prince finally kills Ratash and the army and sandstorm disappear. The last moments of the game depicts the now back-to-normal but dying Malik telling the Prince that he couldn't control his actions, but that he will be a great ruler one day. The game ends as the Prince says that the hardest part is yet to come: telling his father, who lives in Babylon, about what happened. ===Wii=== In the Wii version, which occurs chronologically at roughly the same time, the prince has now left his father's side in search of a Kingdom to conquer. In the Persian desert wilderness he has discovered the forgotten kingdom of Izdihar. The game opens as the ruins he is exploring crumble around him. His life is saved by the small golden djinn Zahra, who promises the prince she will lead him into the heart of Izdihar to help him conquer it. But as the Prince proceeds he discovers the country is occupied by strange beasts and dangerous forces that force him to question Zahra's motives. He discovers Zahra's existence is as a guardian of Izdihar and she has led him on a perilous journey from which there is no possible return until he has rid the kingdom of it's powerful and evil possessors, a dark sorceress and a monster that was once a man. No longer possessing the dagger of time, he learns from the djinn how to manipulate sand to give him powers that will help him scale heights beyond all belief, and to evade death. ===PSP=== The PSP version features a plot in which the prophecy is written that a member of Prince's royal family will bring end to an evil fire spirit Ahihud's dark reign over hidden mystic land. To ensure his survival, the evil spirit's minions hunt down those with the royal blood. Prince escapes his tower, where he is kept protected by his father, and pursues a mysterious guiding light, which turns out to be Helem, a spirit of time who promises to help the Prince defeat his enemy. ==Gameplay== ''The Forgotten Sands'' is available on all major gaming platforms and is to "feature many of the fan-favorite elements from the original series as well as new gameplay innovations", according to a press release from [[Ubisoft]]. The [[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] and [[Wii]] versions are developed separately and will feature different gameplay than the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows versions.<ref name="Kotaku Prequel Sequel"/> With Ubisoft's feature Uplay, players may unlock Ezio, the main character from ''[[Assassins Creed 2]]''. ===Xbox 360, PS3, and Windows version=== The Prince has the ability to rewind time from the very beginning of the game and throughout the game he learns new powers. The biggest new feature is the addition of elemental powers,<ref name="Kotaku Feb2010 Preview"/> which bring a new dimension to the core gameplay, because of the way these powers interact with each other and the Prince's other abilities. There are four core powers in the game: Fire, Ice, Wind and Earth. Each of them translates to a different power during combat, but Razia also gives the Prince the ability to "solidify" water fountains and turn them into climbable columns.<ref name="Kotaku Feb2010 Preview"/> Besides these core powers, there are also minor powers, that can be purchased to enhance the Prince's abilities from a [[djinn]] named Razia.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tong |first=Sophia |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/princeofpersiatheforgottensands/news.html?sid=6251563&part=rss&tag=gs_previews&subj=6251563&mode=previews |title=Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands First Impression - PlayStation 3 Previews at GameSpot |publisher=Gamespot.com |date=2010-05-18 |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref> These minor powers include a shield and the power to summon small tornadoes.<ref name="Kotaku Feb2010 Preview"/> The combat in the game is similar to combat mechanics found in ''The Sands of Time''. The Prince will be able to fight multiple enemies in one battle, up to 50 at once.<ref name="Kotaku Feb2010 Preview"/> An important part of the combat is "crowd control" and evading enemies, as well as combos.<ref name="Kotaku Feb2010 Preview"/> There is no blocking and there are no [[quick time event]]s in the game.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldstein |first=Hilary |url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/107/1070440p1.html |title=Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands First Look - Xbox 360 Preview at IGN |publisher=Xbox360.ign.com |date=2010-02-18 |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref> ===Wii version=== In the [[Wii]] version of the game, the Prince wields three new powers: a Sand Ring,<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> serving as a wall grip to ascend areas where there are no ledges or grips; a pillar to get higher; and a protection sphere to avoid falling or getting caught in traps. These three magical sand powers serve in navigation sequences, during combat,<ref name="LeSoleilnewspaper">­­{{cite web|url=http://www.cyberpresse.ca/le-soleil/affaires/jeux-et-logiciels/201002/15/01-949957-un-nouveau-prince-of-persia-concu-chez-ubisoft-quebec.php|title=Un nouveau Prince of Persia conçu chez Ubisoft Québec (contents in French)|publisher=[[Le Soleil]] (newspaper)|date=2010-02-15|accessdate=2010-02-18}}</ref> and to solve puzzles.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> The source of these three new powers is a magical phial discovered by the prince.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> Later in the game, the challenges force the player to combine the three powers.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> With time, the powers will be found to have more than one specific usage; the Sand Ring will also serve to activate some special power crystals.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> Combat in the Wii version makes use of the [[Wii]]'s motion sensing capabilities. A flick of the Wii Remote will swing the Prince's sword, and the same gesture with the Nunchuk will make him throw a punch. The rest of his combat moves (like rolling, blocking, etc.) uses buttons, as the developers did not want to make the game exhausting by over-using motion controls.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> From time to time, certain foes will have a blue aura surrounding them, meaning he is the "leader" of the group of enemies; introducing some strategy: if you kill the leader, the other enemies will flee instantly.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> Using a Sand Ring on an enemy will freeze him for a brief period of time.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> The Wii version also features cooperative multiplayer gameplay and includes the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] version of the original ''[[Prince of Persia (1989 video game)|Prince of Persia]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3178105|title=Wii Forgotten Sands Includes SNES Prince of Persia, Co-Op Multiplayer|date=2010-02-25|accessdate=2010-02-25}}</ref> ===PSP version=== The PSP version is a side-scrolling 2.5D platformer that roughly follows the same style as the other versions. It has a different storyline involving freeing the sisters of time, and a different antagonist. ===DS version=== The DS version is a side-scrolling 2D platform game which involves using DS touchpad. ==Marketing and release== A trailer for ''The Forgotten Sands'' was premiered worldwide on the 2009 ''[[Spike Video Game Awards]]''.<ref name="Pressrelease"/> To promote the game, a [http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/534068 Flash minigame] was posted on [[Newgrounds]] and several other popular gaming sites. While not a direct video game adaptation or containing elements of the film, the game's release coincides with the May 2010 release of [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] [[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (film)|film adaptation]] of the video game, ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]]'', starring [[Jake Gyllenhaal]]. A Digital Deluxe Edition of ''The Forgotten Sands'' is also available for preorder on Steam. It includes two new skins, a new exclusive map, the game's OST, as well as a free copy of both ''Prince of Persia: Warrior Within'' and ''Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time''. Another combo of the Deluxe Edition also includes the Official Strategy Guide from Prima.<ref>{{cite web|author=Single-player |url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/33320/ |title=Pre-purchase Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands™ on Steam |publisher=Store.steampowered.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref> ==Reception== {{VG reviews | title = | subtitle = | state = plain | GR = | MC = | 1UP = B+<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3179361 |title=Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Review for the PS3,Xbox 360 from |publisher=1UP.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref> | EuroG = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|author=Dan Whitehead |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands-review |title=Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Xbox 360 Review - Page 1 |publisher=Eurogamer.net |date=2010-05-18 |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref> | IGN = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ps3.ign.com/objects/053/053696.html |title=IGN: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands |publisher=Ps3.ign.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref> }} Upon release, Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands received generally positive reviews. The PS3 version received a score of 7.0 from [[Videogamer]],<ref>[http://www.videogamer.com/ps3/pop_the_forgotten_sands/review-2.html Retrieved 2010-05-18]</ref> 7.5 from [[Gamespot]],<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/princeofpersiatheforgottensands/review.html?tag=stitialclk%3Bgamespace Retrieved 2010-05-18]</ref> and an 8.0 from [[IGN]]<ref>[http://ps3.ign.com/objects/053/053696.html Retrieved 2010-05-18]</ref> and IGN UK. The Wii exclusive version also was well received, scoring an 8.0 from [[IGN]],<ref>[http://wii.ign.com/objects/053/053700.html Retrieved 2010-05-18]</ref> 8.0 from [[Nintendo Power]]'s June 2010 issue and 84% from ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]''.<ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=17268 Retrieved 2010-05-18]</ref> Particular praise was given by all three magazines to Graphics, Sound, complex level design and the "Sand Power" move set, while the combat system was generally considered too basic, and the game camera occasionally annoyingly constrictive. ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{official|http://www.princeofpersiagame.com/}} *[[wikiasite:princeofpersia|Prince of Persia Wiki]] {{Prince of Persia series}} [[Category:2010 video games]] [[Category:Ubisoft Entertainment games]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:PlayStation 3 games]] [[Category:Xbox 360 games]] [[Category:Nintendo DS games]] [[Category:Wii games]] [[Category:PlayStation Portable games]] [[Category:Prince of Persia games]] [[Category:Action-adventure games]] [[es:Prince of Persia: Las Arenas Olvidadas]] [[fa:شاهزاده ایران: شن‌های فراموش‌شده]] [[fr:Prince of Persia : Les Sables oubliés]] [[it:Prince of Persia: Le Sabbie Dimenticate]] [[pl:Prince of Persia: Zapomniane piaski]] [[pt:Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands]] [[ru:Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands]]'