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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>http://www.tomsalta.com/behindPrinceOfPersia.html</ref> <small>(Wii, DS, PSP)</small><ref>http://soundcloud.com/tomsalta/sets/prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands</ref> |series = [[Prince of Persia (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/>June 1, 2010<ref>http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2010/03/05/pcs-pop-the-forgotten-sands-slightly-delayed/</ref><ref>http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Persia-Forgotten-Sands-Pc/dp/B00321N7SG</ref> |genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]] |modes = [[Single-player]] |ratings = {{vgratings|BBFC=15 PEGI=18<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/website/Classified.nsf/e8ea0df3a881175480256d58003cb570/2ae20f8bad380fb5802576cb0060c184?OpenDocument|title=Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands|date=2010-02-15|publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}</ref>|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>}} |media = |requirements = |input = [[Keyboard (computing)|Keyboard]] and [[Mouse (computing)|mouse]], [[Gamepad]] }} '''''Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands''''' is an upcoming multiplatform videogame 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> due for release on May 18, 2010, in North America and 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 is a latest installment in the ''[[Prince of Persia (series)|Prince of Persia]]'' series, and will mark a return to the storyline started by ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]]''. The [[Wii]] and [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] 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|DS]] version is being made at Casablanca.<ref name="Pressrelease"/> ==Plot== ''Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands'' will return to the storyline established by the critically acclaimed ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]]'' in 2003 and previously concluded by ''[[Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones]]'' in 2005.<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> <blockquote> Visiting his brother’s kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction. When the decision is made to use the ancient power of the Sand in a desperate gamble to save the kingdom from total annihilation, the Prince will embark on an epic adventure in which he will learn to bear the mantle of true leadership, and discover that great power often comes with great responsibility. </blockquote> 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 ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time|The Sands of Time]]'' and ''[[Prince of Persia: Warrior Within|Warrior Within]]''.<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>http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/princeofpersiatheforgottensands/news.html?sid=6251563&mode=previews</ref> According to [[Nintendo Power]], the Wii version's plot will revolve around a female [[djinn]] seeking help from the prince to liberate a kingdom enslaved by a mysterious evil.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010">{{cite book |title=[[Nintendo Power]] |date=march 2010 }}</ref> ==Gameplay== ===Xbox 360, PS3 and Windows versions=== ''Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands'' 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]].<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> 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. For example, the Prince can "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. Her character will be found in a mystical dimension similar to that one in The Sands of Time where The Fountain of Time could be found.<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/princeofpersiatheforgottensands/news.html?sid=6251563&part=rss&tag=gs_previews&subj=6251563&mode=previews</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 [[Prince of Persia: 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 events in the game.<ref>http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/107/1070440p1.html</ref> 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"/> ===Wii version=== In the [[Wii]] version of the game, the Prince will wield 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 will serve both 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 also 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 will necessitate the player to combine all of the three powers.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> With time, the powers will be found to have more than one specific usage; according to [[Nintendo Power]], the Sand Ring will eventually 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.) will simply use buttons, as the developers didn't want to make the game exhausting by overusing motion controls.<ref name="Nintendo Power march 2010" /> According to [[Nintendo Power]], the swordplay does feel similar to the previous installments. From time to time, certain foes will have a blue aura surrounding them, meaning he is the "leader" of the group of enemies; bringing the player to the use of 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 will also feature a cooperative multiplayer and will include the [[Super NES]] 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> ==Marketing and release== A trailer for ''Prince of Persia: 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 is coinciding 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 (film)|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]]'', starring [[Jake Gyllenhaal]]. ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{official|http://www.princeofpersiagame.com/}} {{Prince of Persia series}} [[Category:2010 video games]] [[Category:Ubisoft Entertainment games]] [[Category:Upcoming video 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]] [[fa:شاهزاده ایرانی: شن‌های فراموش‌شده]] [[fr:Prince of Persia : Les Sables oubliés]] [[it:Prince of Persia: Le Sabbie Dimenticate]] [[pl:Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands]] [[pt:Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands]] [[ru:Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands]]'