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Prince of Persia: Rival Swords

Prince of Persia: Rival Swords

Publisher:
Ubisoft
Developer:
Ubisoft Montreal
Rating:
T for Teen
Genre:
Action

Prince of Persia: Rival Swords

Action

This is the first Prince of Persia game for play on Wii, with the system's revolutionary controllers. Players can clash swords with enemies, execute speed kills and perform the Prince's well-known acrobatic moves. Rival Swords mixes combat, platforming, puzzles and an engaging storyline.
OVERVIEW
Review by: Lobeline
Pros
The franchise was built on jumping puzzles, and you have it all set up very nicely again. There are a few new tricks set up for you, with different wall grabs, which was nice. The death blows are a touch more bloody than the previous installments as well. The story flowed along with voice over narrative the whole game.  For the most part, the bosses are challenging. You can control the camera by rotating your wrist or pushing the directional pad.  It's also partial Canadian made!
Cons
The fighting movements with the nun chuck controller made it feel like I was doing the hokey-pokey. And I've never been a big fan of jumping puzzles. The levels were linear. I wish there was more than one way to complete the puzzle. The alter-ego mode felt like more of a stagger in the play than an improvement. Camera angles were not always the best.
Interesting Info
The disc can always double as a coaster. Just kidding! It's a pretty entertaining game. Honestly, I didn't like it at first. But, once you play it for a few levels and get use to the mechanics, it's well worth your time and effort. If you're a big fan of the previous installments, you're sure to be a fan of this one as well.
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Average Rating
7.5
Lobeline Rating
7.5

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