Summary
Even without the Sands of Time at his disposal,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s main character, Sargon, has an impressive suite of abilities for players to use in Ubisoft’s upcoming Metroidvania. As both the first Metroidvania in thePrince of Persiaseries and the first game to release in the franchise after 14 long years,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownhas some big shoes to fill, especially considering the bar of quality that the Metroidvania genre has risen to in the last decade. One mechanic that seesThe Lost Crownpay homage to some of the Metroidvania genre’s modern highlights is its Amulet system.
Similar in functionality and purpose toHollow Knight’s Charms,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s Amulets are discoverable items that players can equip in various combinations to completely transform the way they play the game. While some Amulets will have a direct impact on Sargon’s combat abilities, others provide passive buffs that assist with the game’s traversal and exploration elements. Game Rant’s recent conversation with key members ofPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s development team revealed just how significant the Amulets' impact on gameplay can be.
How Amulets Factor Into Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s Gameplay
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s Amulets, much likeHollow Knight’s Charms, are tools for the player to cater to their own specific way of approaching each game. While some may prefer a style that factors in the main character’s agility and traversal abilities in ways that make them nimble and swift, others might focus on ability-enhancing items that favor their damage output or grant special, unique attacks.
Again likeHollow Knight’s Charms,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s Amuletsmay have applications beyond what the player may initially realize. According to Game Director Mounir Radi, part of the fun inherent in the system is discovering the unique combinations and synergies between Amulets and how they transform gameplay.
Amulets, like the rest of Sargon’s skills, are a toolbox designed both to meet certain challenges (“oh look, a nail, it would be nice to have a hammer here!") as well as to meet their usual preference or curiosity (“Oh look, a nail, I wonder if I can push it in with a good kick?"). That’s pretty much the approach we had with amulets haha.
In other words, amulets were designed to invite the player to experiment with combinatorics. Some are very logical and favor a specific playstyle (aimed in slow motion + multiple shot + fire arrow =what you imagine) and others are more inventive and surprising! Once again, there is no question of imposing the use of certain amulets for a specific challenge. We allow the player to use any strategy, although some are better suited than others.
With one of the available Amulets revealing hidden locations nearby, chances are that players will need to regularly venture off the beaten path in order to discover some of the more potent and valuable of these tools to have at their disposal. Thebest Metroidvania gamesentice the player to engage with the twin acts of exploration and discovery by rewarding them with worthwhile upgrades, andPrince of Persia: The Lost Crownhonors this staple of the genre through its powerful and versatile Amulets.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
WHERE TO PLAY
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate. Play as Sargon and evolve from sword-wielding prodigy to extraordinary legend as you master acrobatic combat and unlock new Time Powers and unique super abilities.UNLEASH YOUR INNER WARRIORUse your Time Powers, combat, and platforming skills to perform deadly combos and defeat time-corrupted enemies and mythological creatures.LOSE YOURSELF IN THE PRODIGIOUS MOUNT QAFDiscover a cursed Persian-inspired world filled with larger-than-life landmarks and explore a variety of highly detailed biomes, each with their own identity, wonder, and danger.LIVE AN EPIC ADVENTUREImmerse yourself in a Persian mythological fantasy through an intriguing and original story as you use your wits to solve puzzles, find hidden treasures, and complete quests to learn more about this corrupted place.
