If you're anything like me, the idea of a remake of a game you dearly loved when it was originally released comes as very good news. As much as I adore new games, there's just something about playing something tried and true. Add HD graphics into that mix, and you're really tempting me... which really [...]
If one were to take a look at the icon for Prince of Persia Classic in the App Store, they could be easily forgiven for thinking that it is a port of the 2003 console game Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. However, this is not the case; the name alludes to the fact that this is actually a remake of the original Prince of Persia from 1989. Show More Summary
And here it is, the more contemporary Prince of Persia scaled back to the original Prince of Persia. Confused? Don't be. It's the same classic that we all know and love, just with a bit of a face-lift.
Drawing as much inspiration from Jordan Mecher’s classic Prince of Persia as from Team ICO’s gloomy, haunting aesthetics, Hudson’s Wii-exclusive Lost in Shadow seemingly begs for gamers’ attention.
The good news is that its a striking and impressive journey that manages to mimic its influences rather well in a few key areas. Show More Summary
A portion of a Hollywood review… As in the classic Nintendo game, the process grows tiresome, if not boring. And yet, like a lean, swarthy, greasy-haired Mario, Gyllenhaal soldiers on, laboring vainly to overcome the film’s narrative deficiencies and Mike Newell’s often jarringly mediocre effects work. He loses the battle, but in the process proves himself [...]
A portion of an ONM review… Enjoyable, old school platforming with a modern twist. You’ll need patience though. + Nice new art style + Classic acrobatics + Magus is a nice addition + Good use of the stylus - Can be very annoying Full review here