Amidst the scorched sands of medieval Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. It is within this war torn land that a young Prince discovers a magic dagger. Drawn to its dark powers, he is led to unleash a deadly evil upon the reaches of his father's vast kingdom. Aided by the wiles of a seductive princess and the absolute powers of the Sands of Time, the Prince stages a harrowing quest to reclaim the Palace's cursed chambers, and restore peace to the very fabric of Time itself. He must tread these dangers carefully, however. Because in this world, there is only one rule: master the Sands, or be buried.

Released in 2003 on PS2, Xbox, Gamecube and PC, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a marvelous journey into the Arabian Nights and a formidable action adventure game. This game is specific for us as it proved we were able to reboot such mythical franchise as this one with a great dedication on innovation and quality. Indeed, The Montreal studio came with a great gameplay innovation: controlling time. It enables not only to create great level design but also to provide more comfort for the players. In addition, the controls and the animation of the Prince was really amazing. 13 years after, it remains a very enjoyable game that has aged very well.

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Key Features

• A technological masterpiece - Witness some of the most advanced programming in gaming history, pushing the limitations of consoles and raising the standards of games in all areas of production: physics, lighting, graphics, animations, and more!
• An unmatched hero - Wielding powers of mythic proportions, the Prince returns to action-adventure gaming with gravity-defying acrobatics, ferocious fighting skills, and the ability to bend time to fulfill his destiny.
• The Sands of Time - Ubisoft's Montreal Studio presents the Sands of Time - a technological breakthrough that will change the face of action-adventure gaming forever. Erase the past, behold the future, and freeze the present in real-time for unlimited gameplay variations.
• Exotic worlds and vast kingdoms - Uncover the mysteries of a world never before explored in action-adventure gaming. Medieval Persia, mythical and deadly, holds a staggering array of landscapes and kingdoms to explore and conquer.
• A sweeping adventure of betrayal and triumph - The epic legends and deadly creatures of mythic Persia burn to life in this suspense-filled tale, featuring more twists and turns than the labyrinthine Palace itself.
• The creator of the original Prince of Persia, and acknowledged "godfather" of the action-adventure genre, Jordan Mechner consults on all facets of game design - including storyline, cinematics, programming, and artistic vision.