Fit check
Is Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-adventure players who want acrobatics and combat in the same campaign
- Players who enjoy fantasy stories about betrayal, magic, and restoring peace
- Fans of palace exploration set among mythical Persian landscapes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking an open-ended structure may find the palace quest too focused on a defined adventure.
- Players who do not enjoy combining acrobatics, combat, and time manipulation may hit a wall when these systems meet.
- Players looking mainly for a meditative climbing journey may prefer Jusant’s slower climbing-focused format.
Our take on Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
Players who prefer straightforward combat may bounce off when acrobatics, fighting, and time manipulation converge in the palace. The need to use the Sands of Time during both encounters and exploration creates the clearest mechanical wall.
What is Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time?
A young prince accidentally releases a deadly force with an enchanted dagger, then enters a palace filled with cursed rooms in search of restoration.
His journey combines airborne movement, close-quarters combat, and control over the Sands of Time, letting him reverse earlier moments, perceive what is ahead, and halt events temporarily. The adventure unfolds across medieval Persian scenery, realms, and royal chambers, with a story shaped by bloodshed, deception, treachery, and eventual victory. A princess accompanies him while he battles dangerous monsters, investigates the secrets of legendary Persia, and seeks to bring tranquility back to his kingdom.
How Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time plays
- 01Time Manipulation
- The prince can erase past events, glimpse the future, and halt the present during play.
- 02Acrobatic Movement
- The prince uses gravity-defying acrobatics while moving through the palace and surrounding environments.
- 03Mythic Combat
- The adventure includes ferocious fighting against deadly creatures from mythical Persia.
- 04Persian Environments
- The quest travels through medieval landscapes, kingdoms, and the palace’s cursed chambers.
Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time compared to similar games
Jusant centers on climbing, stamina management, alternate routes, and a meditative journey, while Prince of Persia combines acrobatics with combat, time manipulation, and a story-led quest through palace chambers.
Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time: platforms & release
Is Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time worth it?
It is worth it if: action-adventure players who want acrobatics and combat in the same campaign. Skip it if: players seeking an open-ended structure may find the palace quest too focused on a defined adventure.
Where can I download Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time on?
Windows only.
