Why Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Trailer Deserves a Second Chance
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown trailer faces backlash from disappointed fans on YouTube, with an overwhelming number of dislikes pouring in Gamers express dissatisfaction with the game's graphics, storyline, and lack of innovation in the franchise
The announcement of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has not been received well by the community, with the trailer receiving significantly more dislikes than likes. The release of the video during Summer Game Fest 2023 has left long-time fans disappointed with what has been revealed of the game so far. Despite being one of Ubisoft's most beloved franchises, with the original 2D platformer in 1989 and the Sands of Time trilogy in the 2000s being critical successes that even inspired Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia has been largely forgotten in the past decade. While Ubisoft has recently announced a new Prince of Persia and a Sands of Time remake, both titles have been met with criticism from fans.
The trailer for the new Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has garnered a substantial amount of attention on YouTube, with over 17,000 dislikes and around 4,600 likes. The game, which takes on a reimagined 2.5D world, was presented with a protagonist different from the original Prince of Persia, a vibrant color scheme, and a hip-hop soundtrack. These choices have been met with widespread criticism from fans.
Although the gameplay appears promising, the other aspects of the game have been scrutinized by fans. Negative comments flood the YouTube video’s page, with some expressing disappointment in the lack of the actual Prince of Persia in the game, while others criticize the unusual choice of rap music for a game that is based on ancient Persian mythology. One user even claims that they consider finding a new hobby every time a new Prince of Persia game is announced.
Ubisoft's announcement regarding the delay of the remake of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time until after 2023 has disappointed many fans. The game was initially announced in 2020, but was later criticized for its lackluster visuals. However, it appears that Ubisoft is still in the early stages of development, indicating that fans may have to be patient before getting their hands on a full 3D game. In the meantime, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is set to release on January 18, 2024 for various platforms including PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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