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Dec 15 2005
Prince of Persia: Revelations Review
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| Summary: One of the system's best yet.
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Prince of Persia - Revelations is Ubisoft Montreal's first outing for the PSP, and what a debut it is. This game is an extension of Warrior Within with 20 new levels made exclusively for the PSP, and this review is based solely on the PSP version. You take on the role of the Prince, who must travel back in time to alter his preordained death against those who try to do away with him.
The first thing that immediately impresses upon you is the graphics. I know we've been impressed before by what this little machine can do, but, Ubisoft has definately tapped into some unused power here because this game is just plain beautiful. I can safely say that these graphics are the best you have yet seen on this system. Everything looks just plain beautiful. Sure, there are the odd clipping problems here and there, and the enemies lack some polygons compared to the console version, and other than some ghosting in darker areas (due to the LCD technology), the graphics here are the best of the year thus far.
The only comparison in this review I'd like to make to its console brothers is in terms of what Ubisoft has packed into this game with regards to length and substance. Everything has made it intact to the PSP, which is just plain awesome.
The PSP would have made great use of a second analog stick for a lot of games, sure, but controlling the camera actually works out ok. By holding the left trigger button in conjunction with the analog stick you can pan the camera around the levels fluidly. The analog stick itself controls the Prince, and the directional button controls the other cameras available as well, such as a first person camera, resetting the camera behind the Prince, and a Panoramic camera. All of these camera's can be adjusted as well, so navigating shouldn't be a problem. There are times when you need to spend some time on properly adjusting the view to get aquainted with your surroundings or if you just plain need to figure out how to progress, but it doesn't happen very often. What 3rd person action game doesn't have a few camera problems nowadays? Sometimes just for kicks, you'll probably move the Prince out towards the screen and zoom in on him just to see how far Ubisoft have actually gone in terms of the graphics as well. There are great little touches in this game.
The Prince himself is loaded with moves and listing them all would take some time, but they are all pulled off fluidly. Running along walls, swinging, hanging on to pillars, jumping off of walls, jumping behind enemies and slashing their throats, etc. etc. Acquiring new weapons brings with it new killing maneuvers. The tried and true Prince of Persia gameplay is all here and it keeps you playing all the time.
The game itself can be saved when you come across some fountains with water which you can drink to replenish energy, and the load times are actually pretty good as well. Scattered throughout the levels are treasure boxes which you can slash open for additional artwork and bonuses which you can look at when you clear the game. Thus in terms of replayability, there isn't an abundance of it once you clear the game, but it's so impressive that you'll probably go in and play through it here and there just for the fun of it or to show off to your friends what this little system can do. I don't want to spoil the storyline for any of you who are thinking of buying this game but, needless to say, you won't be dissapointed for an action game and playing it on and off should take you awhile to complete, again, depending on how much you play.
This is by far one of the best action games on the PSP, period. What Ubisoft has done with regards to cramming all of what made Prince of Persia so great and shrinking it into the palm of your hand should be commended. You won't see better graphics this year and the gameplay is just on par as well. If you're a Prince of Persia fan in general, then this game is a must buy.
Pros
• Absolutely gorgeous graphics.
• Same great Prince of Persia Gameplay.
• Moves, moves and more moves.
• Short load times for the size of levels presented.
Cons
• Some clipping issues.
• Slight slow down when many things happen on screen.
• Replayability is so-so.
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Comments
12/16/05
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kenshin
| Ontario Canada
12/16/05
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KnightRider
| UK
whats the animation like?
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12/16/05
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Petruzzi
| North Carolina USA
If it doesent turn up under the X-Mas tree, I will go buy it myself.
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but why the hell does it get low score in all other websites?
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12/16/05
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Chance
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| Florida USA | XBC: Chance | KAI: Chance | SOCOM: Chance2
Thanks for the review. Looks like a game I'd like to check out!
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12/16/05
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xaymaca2020
| Maryland USA
This is the first review I've read that did not mention the buggy audio. You didn't experience that problem?
I'll get this game but only when it drops down to 39.00 USD. That have to give me something back for that audio
glitch. They really should recall and issue new UMDs for this game.
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12/16/05
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sthig
| Georgia USA
Mooshy, I was thinking the same thing.
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12/16/05
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OWA
| Georgia USA | SOCOM: IronMaidenEddie
Its about time we get some info on this, nice work.
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12/16/05
Winton
| Ontario Canada
I agree with your review entirely. The graphics are the best I've seen since Ridge Racer. Personally I find the game pretty difficult, so I hope I can keep my interest in it. Sound problems do come up, but you get used to it after awhile.
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12/16/05
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creepyherb
| UK
The game is hard even the tutorial is rock hard on normal!, and ive noticed the sound issues too.
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12/16/05
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creepyherb
| UK
Avoid at all costs this game looks good but is a munter underneath!
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12/16/05
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xaymaca2020
| Maryland USA
Avoid because it's hard?
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12/16/05
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Thalium
| Georgia USA
Greatly detailed review. Thanks for the time and effort. This is a sure thing to look at, rent if not own. Thanks again!
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12/16/05
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Xanog
| New York USA
Great review, now I'm glad that I bought it for Christmas (waiting until 10/25 to open).
Seems like with most reviews, sound and loads are the only problem.
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12/16/05
disco
| New York USA
hmmmmm. sounds like rent.
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