Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a Metroidvania you should play | Cannot be Tamed
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Күн бұрынToday I'm reviewing the a metroidvania that I've been eagerly awaiting. I was given a chance to play it when it was revealed back in the Spring, and it exceeded all my expectations. It's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
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Game footage is my own, recorded on an XBox One X. Music is from the game's soundtrack. I was provided a key for this game by Ubisoft. They also took me out to their studio in Montpellier to try the game last year.
00:00 Intro
01:16 Mechanics
03:19 Upgrades
04:48 The World and map
06:48 Platforming and movement
08:31 Boss fights
10:13 Aesthetics
12:11 Options and performance
13:41 Conculsion
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@Lupinvej 4 ай бұрын
The Memory Shard system feels like a game changer for how you traverse in a metroidvania type game.
@RameoMTL 4 ай бұрын
Didn't Bloodstained ritual of the night have the same fast travel system?
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
It's really useful. Regular map markers are nice, but rarely actually help me remember exactly what I need to.
@chocolatine1690 4 ай бұрын
@@RameoMTLit's..very underated i actually think that Bloodstained is better than Hollow knight and Prince of Persia
@sabalghoo 4 ай бұрын
Well, I mean it’s more of a QoL thing than a Game Changer “Mechanic”, but yea it is pretty cool!
@newstandardaccount 4 ай бұрын
@@Cannotbetamed1 While I love the mechanic, the game seems to unnecessarily limit the number of memory slots you can use. It's also tedious to have to go through all your old slots to see which can be freed up. I think they do need to limit the number you get, or people would just spam it, but I'd like to see a big increase in the number of available slots. I know you can unlock more, but the number still feels restrictive.
@lukaszzylik4437 4 ай бұрын
I was fighting a boss about two hours into the game. It's this big guy who swings a giant pillar around. He has this big two hit attack that hits in front of him then behind him. He was charging at me and dodge rolled through the front hit of the attack and linked a parry to my roll which partied the back hit of the attack. I fell in love with the game at that moment. The gameplay is just so well designed and smooth. The exploration and abilities are peak metroidvania and the character driven story is surprisingly great. I'm only 6 hours into it at the moment but so far its up there with Grime, Iconoclasts, Bloodstained and Ender Lillies as my favorite Metroidvanias.
@TheDylanCharles 4 ай бұрын
I don't say this enough, but your reviews are among my favorites. You are always thorough, clear about your thoughts and I love when you're clearly excited about the game you're talking about. Can't wait to pick up this one, I've been excited about Prince of Persia since you first started talking about it.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm excited for you to play it.
@GameFreak4Ever 4 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Top tier!
@yezzir8929 4 ай бұрын
She is goated
@TradeCards 4 ай бұрын
I wasn't interested in this game until now! Prince of Persia is BACK!
@TheMountainDemon 4 ай бұрын
I've been looking forward to this one! Thanks for covering it!
@FunNFury 4 ай бұрын
I had soo much fun with this game, imagine coming back to read reviews after you play the game, it's that good.😊
@zellar1 4 ай бұрын
100% Best review I have watched or read so far PERIOD! Although I am biased as your game reviews and thoughts pretty much aline with mine!! LOL Great video and thanks for posting.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Beastmode-hk3fj 4 ай бұрын
Had this one on my radar but you've thoroughly convinced me now to get it when it's released:) Thanks!
@winterburden 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for talking about this game Pam!
@luke867 4 ай бұрын
Between the Sands of Time trilogy and the earlier DOS entries, I've always been a huge fan of the series but apprehensive about how a modern Ubisoft would treat it. Still, this has been my most anticipated (confirmed) game of 2024 and your video has ensured a day one purchase from me. I'm sold!
@enman009 4 ай бұрын
Saying it's the best since Hollow Knight is no small feat, specially coming from someone like you. I'm glad many are evaluating the game for what it is and not for what some want. I'll be picking this up eventually.
@1980latinlover 4 ай бұрын
I can't wait for this. I already played the demo on the switch and I'm absolutely in love with it. Love your videos and keep up the awesome work.
@martinaee 4 ай бұрын
I’m so happy Switch still got a good POP game. It’s been a minute.
@cultivatedgamer 4 ай бұрын
I may give this game a try. You have made some great suggestions in the past. Thanks Pam!
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@TimDavis77 4 ай бұрын
Was looking forward to your take on this as a fellow connoisseur of Metroidvanias.
@andrewm8040 4 ай бұрын
I appreciate your approach to showing and reviewing without spoilers.
@dilbertfish 4 ай бұрын
@andrewm8040 I second the emotion.
@cardinalStiefel 4 ай бұрын
I was thinking to wait for a discount, but after seeing your video I changed my mind and decided to buy it right now. I'm happy that Ubisoft didn't screw up, I hope they learn the lesson and make more games like this, maybe a new Rayman.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
I'd love a new Rayman.
@oldboone 4 ай бұрын
Same - this will be the first game I've bought in the last year at full price.
@lesserspottedmugwump.363 4 ай бұрын
@@oldbooneit’s only a few weeks in, but same.
@oldboone 4 ай бұрын
@@lesserspottedmugwump.363 I think the last game I bought full price was Street Fighter 6 on Steam. Otherwise, I always wait for a sale. It's the only way I can afford to collect for some of the systems.
@MoltoRubato88 4 ай бұрын
The Lost Crown is the perfect way commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Prince of Persia series. It serves to expand the game's universe, feels great to play, and (for those who want to) it can be played with the dialog in the Persian language. You can find that in the "Settings."
@GameFreak4Ever 4 ай бұрын
Played the demo on the 11th and quickly pre-ordered the game.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
Nice
@skifihls6858 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic review and big respect for not revealing too much of the game!
@dumbee.3671 4 ай бұрын
One of my favorite games I’ve ever played honestly. I think this game will fall under a lot of people’s radar unfortunately. Especially with Palworld being what everyone is playing. Great review though!
@DarkKnightBatman420 4 ай бұрын
Is it too much to hope for an Aladdin video game like this? (Dammit I’m old. 😂) Seriously it could be good.
@mrsoulslike570 4 ай бұрын
I never knew i wanted this until now
@redinthesky1 4 ай бұрын
Hardest difficulty could be called Genesis mode 😅
@TradeCards 4 ай бұрын
Pam needs to put more pressure on Disney for sure.
@user-zj7kj1tc1z 4 ай бұрын
It's not aladdin it's about iranian prince
@drewfromyay882 4 ай бұрын
Isn't that basically Prince of Persia?
@zooropa04 4 ай бұрын
Color palettes are almost a lost art in modern video games. I'm glad you drew some attention to this game's visual style; I wish more games embraced color like that.
@YEY0806 4 ай бұрын
Yeah honestly I don't like how so many people are turned off when a game doesn't look like the David Cage or TLOU knock off with the same moody dark or faded colours and atmosphere. It's actually great to experience a game where you get more colour
@smokeback 4 ай бұрын
You breakdown are always amazing and was looking forward to this hopefully time i drop mine will meet the standard you have set
@MiguelGarcia-kr5bm 4 ай бұрын
I love Rayman Legends and this is the only review that noticed those insiprations, (coins and sand level) I got happy when I saw those sand worms on lost crown.
@philosophyoftrucking 3 ай бұрын
Best sound production out of all video game KZfaqs.
@Ninten70 4 ай бұрын
That headband looks cute on you Pam. That game looks pretty interesting since it’s got some hack n slash elements. Rayman Legends, DKC Returns and Super Mario Wonder are best modern Platformers of all time
@johnpettigrew3056 4 ай бұрын
I'm not a Prince of Persia fan but I do like the style of this one. Ubisoft has a lot of money and some very talented people, so it better be great 😁
@ckat609 Ай бұрын
Something the devs added was the ability to skip cutscenes, even the first time you see them. I really appreciated having the option.
@civilwarfare101 4 ай бұрын
I hope they make a 3D PoP as high quality as this but I am just glad Ubisoft is making linear games again for the first time since forever. I am going to buy this game just to support them making more games like this. Hopefully Splinter Cell and Rayman might get cool revivals too.
@FranticJosh 4 ай бұрын
This looks so great, looking forward to it!
@jakeavilaquiroz 4 ай бұрын
21 hours with replay value, plus a parry system which I’m cool with it (I’m a sucker for Sekiro and Bloodborne parry mechanics), I’m definitely trying this one out, thanks for the review Pam, cheers
@ismaelesterada7003 4 ай бұрын
Awesome I wasn't sure about getting this game, but now I need to check this out. Thank you
@BergmanJ 4 ай бұрын
I trust your taste in MVs, preordered the deluxe but I'll wait until Friday, don't want work to interfere with a metroidvania marathon!
@agentFonseca 4 ай бұрын
I’m sold! Need to get this!!
@segagirladventurespico 4 ай бұрын
Prince of Persia looks amazing ❤
@rumotu 4 ай бұрын
Ive played demo and I can say it feels like metroid dread and a little of deedlit with that chakram
@hepwo91222 4 ай бұрын
good review, you played the game before me, but everything is spot on. Although you said it was your favorite Metroidvania since Hollow Knight, I would mostly agree, but Ori and the Will of the Wisps is up there for me too. Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is an awesome Metroidvania and I am not usually the biggest fan of UBisoft, but they nailed this game.
@Bowen_Landry 4 ай бұрын
I'll admit to being one of those people that doesn't like how it looks. And was afraid it would turn out awful .but it's great to hear that it didn't turn out how I thought it would. Great review.
@vagabundorkchaosmagick-use2898 4 ай бұрын
Love your hair-do, Pam. You look great. And I'm so happy this games sounds this good! I enjoy punishing games like Blasphemous and Dark Souls, but sometimes I just want a challenge without the masochism. I won't miss the corpseruns here.
@PurplePixieEater 2 ай бұрын
Nice to see the series return to the simpler side-scrolling form of the original... kinda, sorta. I first played PoP on my SNES but they added many annoying extra levels (if I never see another skeleton with a sword on a moving platform in a game again, I'll die just a lil bit happier). Then I played it on PC and thought, "Now this is REASONABLE" and I actually finished the game.
@byronarvanitis1189 4 ай бұрын
Great editing Pam, very useful, and to the point.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@europajupiter3007 4 ай бұрын
Well... Definietly something I will want to try! Goes on my list! Thanks!
@roros2512 4 ай бұрын
the character reminds me a lot of the antagonist of black panther, also the three reminds me this movie too I like the Fiesta de los Muertos but maybe just because spanish is my native language haha great review!
@Des_Zee 4 ай бұрын
Everyone's gushing about this new side scroller. I might have to try it out.
@thekidfromcanada 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this amazing review.
@stpnpl 4 ай бұрын
The game looks amazing! This is how I imagine old 2D games transitioning to modern hardware...
@fuzznec 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review, it will be my next game.
@pixelpub3981 4 ай бұрын
I love Metroidvanias and I need to play this! My backlog is so damn shameful right now I'm gonna have to wait. Looks amazing though!
@hoosierbuddy1251 4 ай бұрын
This game looks and sounds great. Thanks for the follow-up video.
@ryandann9362 4 ай бұрын
Just bought the game on Amazon for the switch. 1080p at 60fps on the switch, so I felt comfortable getting it on that. I may eventually get a ps5 or ps4 copy. Now time to watch your review, Thanks for the heads up!
@julieta12 4 ай бұрын
Ooo I’m excited to play it! Haven’t heard of it unti now.
@jockmattock9239 4 ай бұрын
Good too know, thanks!
@nonameronin1 4 ай бұрын
It's great to see a game take advantage of all the consoles having an screen capture button to do something unique and useful for this genre.
@rasul01 4 ай бұрын
The game doesn't use the consoles screen-capture button, at least not in the Switch Demo; you take a screenshot in-game with an in-game mechanic.
@crithon 2 ай бұрын
Oh cool. I missed this game, this is very helpful to tell to give it a chance.
@Gharik15 4 ай бұрын
This looks pretty cool! I was never a fan of the 3d PoP games so this looks like a real treat, thanks!
@jean-francoispatenaire2811 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I think I’ll buy this one.
@Mechosin 4 ай бұрын
I've noticed you tend to love the same metroidvanias I love, considering this and since this game comes from the same team that developped Rayman Legends (a game I had a ton of fun with) The lost crown will definitely be a day one buy for me. Thanks for the review ;)
@Nathaniel_76 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Sounds good, I will get it at some point. FIRST - I need to finish some games ^^
@user-ht6vk7gf9r 4 ай бұрын
I remember when you introduced this game to us through your play of the beta. If I remember correctly you had some concerns. So awesome when a game meets and exceeds your expectations. Looking forward to this game!
@benkizer9509 4 ай бұрын
Can't wait to play this, especially since it has the Pam seal of approval.
@MrWildCarrot 4 ай бұрын
Was soo impressed with the demo! Picking it up when im done work. Ubisoft when they focus on smaller ips, knock it out of the park. Fenix rising was also a fantastic game.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
I liked that one as well, which surprised me. I'm not usually into those open worlds, 3rd person games.
@MrWildCarrot 4 ай бұрын
Nor am I. They usually feel empty and too cut and paste. Got hate for not liking Breath of the wild for that reason. Fenix was chalked full of fun puzzle stuff though. Great review by the way! You're my go to for metrodivana and point n clicks reviews. And you've helped sell me on this one, even though I loved the demo was still uncertain but downloading it now 😂
@Griffnix 4 ай бұрын
This game looks great and love that they are also innovating this genre of game as well, with the memory shards and the option to retry or respawn. Can't wait to see others take from this game and hopefully also innovate. Wouldn't be surprised if there are some Dread innovations they took from as well.
@rheck86 4 ай бұрын
Preordered in the hope UbiSoft keeps doing cool stuff like this. If Pam says it's a good metroidvania, it's a good metroidvania.
@user-qd8wy2mc1y 4 ай бұрын
Such a smooth game, so much better than every other metroidvania I’ve played in recent times
@jiahilmi 4 ай бұрын
Very good and detailed review; you made me want to play this game. Thank you for the video.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@vaguedreams 4 ай бұрын
Just wanted to write and say you knocked it out of the park with this review. I appreciate that you let us know what platform your review was based on, you were concise, everything was relevant and no double talk or filler padding out the video. I really appreciate the care you put in to keep it spoiler free when describing everything. Bang up job. I do have a couple of questions if you get the time to respond. Does it properly support quick resume (I'm assuming it does but figured I would ask as no one ever mentions it) and were you able to try the 4k 120fps mode? Thanks again and I hope you have a great year.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
Yes, quick resume works well. I didn't see any options for 4k 120fps mode (or any display modes). I assumed it was just supposed to run like that? However my tv doesn't support 120fps, so can't say.
@vaguedreams 4 ай бұрын
@@Cannotbetamed1 Thanks for taking the time. Best wishes for you and yours.
@halowillneverbegoodagain1868 4 ай бұрын
The 2 recommended videos at the end are so fitting because they are exactly how I felt about POP:TLC. Aeterna Noctis meets Metroid Dread but better than both (imo)
@seblastoise9332 4 ай бұрын
Awesome review! Good job
@MatthewStevensOrMattDave 4 ай бұрын
Between a new Momodora and Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown, January 2024 is a great time to be a metroidvania fan
@StephenWilds 4 ай бұрын
Nice review. I'll pick this one up eventually.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@spectrumbots4268 4 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to playing it! Happy to see the series return!
@Soapy_Papoose 4 ай бұрын
That's high praise coming from you! Pop:TLC went from "Metroid Dread at home" when first shown to my interested list after playing the demo. This video just bumped it up to a must buy for me, once I get caught up on all my 2024 games. I'd love to hear your opinion on Valdis Story: Abyssal City available on Steam. It is my hidden gem game I tell all MV fans about.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
I think I bought Valdis Story, I just really don't like playing on PC unless absolutely necessary
@lyrebirdhalifax 4 ай бұрын
Wow, this game looks incredible.
@NotVance 4 ай бұрын
Great review! This seems rad & sounds like the game does some cool quality of life improvements that address some issues I've had with Metroidvania games. I'll definitely check this out!
@matepoon 4 ай бұрын
Great review. The game looks slick, and I will check it out. I do however, have a tinge of disappointment that it doesn't echo the rotoscope animation style or flow of the older games.
@matthewsmith22 4 ай бұрын
New to your channel, really enjoying your content. This game wasn't on my radar at all, will have to give it a go. Have you ever played axiom verge? One of my all time favourites
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
I have played it, it was fun.
@Liglerian 4 ай бұрын
I'm glad I found this channel!! Great review, and wow, you're gorgeous !!!
@CricketStyleJ 4 ай бұрын
All of that and a giant enemy crab!
@gamer-px5cu 4 ай бұрын
Added to the list.
@dundergod 4 ай бұрын
Well said Pam and a great review! The force is strong with this one. My prediction, only 2 weeks in of 2024, that this one is an award winner this year. Rayman you say, that wasn´t surprising, but it kind of was (I´ve heard a lot of rumors), that these developers have worked on the Rayman series. I love the Rayman series, I wonder if there ever gonna be a new and awesome Rayman game, ever?
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
I hope so.
@dundergod 4 ай бұрын
Me too. But, I read some time ago that Michel Ancel and several of the Rayman developer team at Ubisoft Montpellier left or quit at the same time for unknown reasons. Later, allegations and rumors surfaced of misconduct by Michel Ancel and I just presumed that a bunch of them started working with "Prince of Persia: The lost crown" as you mentioned. So I made a lazy conclusion that Rayman maybe were cancelled by Ubisoft because of this turmoil within the Rayman developer team. Well I hope not, time will tell I guess and in the meantime we can enjoy the marvelous "Prince of Persia: The lost crown". Right?@@Cannotbetamed1
@TheBeird 4 ай бұрын
Looks pretty good. I may give it a go
@Jrocke07 4 ай бұрын
It's not easy to convince Pam ,,but it seems that this beautiful game did it.. I heard good things about it... I gonna give a chance.. Thx for ur always great review 😊
@Nightmare-xx4gv 4 ай бұрын
Was this a review? It sure sounded like one. Great job and an excellent showing of the game.
@jpro1969 4 ай бұрын
Great/honest review. I appreciate your content and am proud to say I am enjoying the game as much as you did. Ubisoft Montpelier really gave us a true gem. Such a wonderful feeling to be a POP/MV fan! Is it too early to say Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown belongs in a top 10 MetroidVanias list? Thank you for this review. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@user-bz1wx6uu1b 4 ай бұрын
I loved playing the first one as a teen. This one looks really fun and gorgeous too.
@crimsonskull9276 4 ай бұрын
Finally no clickbait
@mraerosmith1981 4 ай бұрын
Loving the new hair cut
@richterbelmont2544 4 ай бұрын
I was honestly put off by the initial trailers for this game, but your review has really turned a corner for me and now I am enthralled to try it out. That take at the end was a real eye opener! Your channel is the only one I trust when it comes to Metroidvanias and I greatly value your opinion. Have you ever played the Assassin's Creed side scrollers? Or either the Shank series or their follow up project: Mark of the Ninja?
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
I played one of the AC side scrollers - China maybe? It was alright.
@tonydeluna8095 4 ай бұрын
Hey Pam! That’s what I thought! Prince of Persia was going to be amazing. Good work always!
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@OnyxSkiesXIX 4 ай бұрын
I'll probably wait for a sale but this definitely looks fun!
@kristophergarcia199 4 ай бұрын
Really looking forward to this game and I love how stylistic it is. I can see some Metroid Dread influence here too.
@JohnnyQuaykersBelmont 4 ай бұрын
Sounds like it's well made! I just finished The Mummy Demastered (2017). It wasn't bad. The new Contra game coming sounds like it'll be good.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
I like the Mummy Demastered.
@guilhermemb11 4 ай бұрын
nice review, i don't like ubisoft, but this game seems really good for metroidvania fans, I think I'll give it a shot
@hanzokendo 4 ай бұрын
Dang that's one heck of an endorsement. Pam is on top of the metroidvania games too. This one is going on the to play list.
@rachelwilson6179 4 ай бұрын
I love the look of this, it's a new twist on the Prince of Persia games.
@kendonl.taylor5111 3 ай бұрын
@Cannot be Tamed Great review, but one con I have with the game is, the main character's Killmonger's hair style
@BradyRay_333 4 ай бұрын
This sounds great! I sure hope it plays well on the Switch.
@mattangell9098 4 ай бұрын
I loved the demo but did wish that I could change the controls on PS5. I prefer d-pad for movement on metroidvanias and found the R2 on the DualSense a bit squishy for the parry - although I’ll probably get used to it. Definitely picking it up for the weekend.
@Cannotbetamed1 4 ай бұрын
I usually prefer d-pad as well, but this controls so well that I never even tried to change it. I saw in options that I could, but didn't try it out.
@aliquidgaming1068 4 ай бұрын
Ubi is releasing fun and solod games again This, mirage and avatar are just good games and most of all just fun. I got this off Ubi+ and after 2 hours i decided to buy it once i can. 6 hours in currently and love this game. So satisfying. Cant wait for AC Red. I think ubi is on the up swing again and will be giving ua some good games
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