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[Dr. Wilkinson]

the fact that you play as the guy from black panther (not actually, he just looks identical) is really weird and out of place, but it's a fine game. The story is total gibberish, no way could it be labeled woke because it makes no sense.

Persian people would have very dark skin, to be clear. They are not white.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

My first game of this genre and absolutely loved it. I need similar now

Metroidvanias? There are a bunch of good ones but I really liked Steamworld Dig 2. You can get it pretty cheap too.

 

[diffusionx]

Persian people would have very dark skin, to be clear. They are not white.

you should take a look at some people from Iran.

edit: and it's not the skin color, it's the hair, the outfit, it's the guy from black panther. just a weird choice.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

My first game of this genre and absolutely loved it. I need similar now

Metroidvanias? There are literally thousands of them. It's like one of the most ubiquitous game genres nowadays.

 

[amigastar]

Metroidvanias? There are a bunch of good ones but I really liked Steamworld Dig 2. You can get it pretty cheap too.

Just bought it on Steam, for 3 bucks. Is it really good?

 

[John Bilbo]

Just bought it on Steam, for 3 bucks. Is it really good?

It's a great game. Not a typical metroidvania but more of its own thing.

 

[amigastar]

It's a great game. Not a typical metroidvania but more of its own thing.

Nice to hear.

 

[coffinbirth]

Clearly not though, as this isn't even the first one where this was a thing. But you do you. Your inability to read posts properly is absolutely not my problem.

It IS though, which is the entire point...which is what you replied to, saying it wasn't and compared it to IP in which it is the opposite. You play as the Prince of Persia in every other game...including this one. That is not true of either Zelda nor Metroid.


Mental gymnastics on full display.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Just bought it on Steam, for 3 bucks. Is it really good?

I played it on Switch last year and loved it, couldn't put it down. It's just charming, funny and the gameplay is really fun. It's also relatively short which is a big plus for me.

 

[March Climber]

Persian people would have very dark skin, to be clear.

it's not the skin color, it's the hair, the outfit, it's the guy from black panther. just a weird choice.

Here is Sargon with a different outfit and hair:

 

[Hudo]

No one gave a damn in this one. You don't even learn his name, or his backstory, or his lineage. His nickname is The Prince, and he got lost searching for a donkey.

Prince of Persia (2008 video game) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

PoP 2008 is still the best in the series, imho. And one I hope they'll make a sequel for one day.

 

[Punished Miku]

PoP 2008 is still the best in the series, imho. And one I hope they'll make a sequel for one day.

It's by far my favorite. It will never, ever get a sequel though. Seems like it basically killed the series.

 

[MacReady13]

Glad to see that PC is the ONLY play where there is zero exclusives...

 

[diffusionx]

Here is Sargon with a different outfit and hair:

i unlocked that outfit, but it's relatively late in the game. i think there is also the one from pop2008 hidden in there somewhere.

 

[touchfuzzy]

The Prince of Persia game where you don't play as the Prince of Persia.

Story spoilers, but you're wrong:

Spoiler

In-game text reveals that Sargon is in fact an illegitimate Prince that was born secretly, hence why he can wield the time powers of the Simurgh that only the royal bloodline can. The 'prince' you're trying to rescue is a false one, and the other true Prince in the game is actually the villain. So it's really the prince-iest PoP of them all, but good to know you didn't even play it.

 

[TrebleShot]

Ubi Plus is like a tenner a month for day one access to ultimate editions of games so usually go that route then buy on steam as they usually launch at a big discount.

 

[Efren is G.O.A.T.]

Get it people, it's a hidden gem

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Looks like it will run great on Steam Deck.

• 60 fps on Steamdeck LCD (ultra settings)
• 90 fps on Steamdeck OLED (ultra settings)

 

[amigastar]

Looks like it will run great on Steamdeck.

• 60 fps on Steamdeck LCD (ultra settings)
• 90 fps on Steamdeck OLED (ultra settings)

More frames on the OLED? I thought the hardware is the same with both Steam Decks, no?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

More frames on the OLED? I thought the hardware is the same with both Steam Decks, no?

The Steamdeck OLED has a 90hz HDR OLED screen.

 

[amigastar]

The Steamdeck OLED has a 90hz HDR OLED screen.

I see, thats why it reaches better framerates.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I see, thats why it reaches better framerates.

Yep. Plus the game is light as it runs at 60 fps even on the Switch (1080p docked and 720p portable).

 

[RoboEight]

I 100% the game on Xbox its incredible definitely worth it if your into metroidvania’s are 2D platformers.The art style and presentation looks great. I know they have some DLC coming for it I’ll definitely double dip on this one.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[Arsic]

Game is fantastic.

Gets better as you get more unlocks.

 

[Larxia]

Gets better as you get more unlocks.

I can believe you on that... because that's my problem with these metroidvania type of games.

Ori (the first one) for example, I found it a bit too basic for the most part of the game, but when it started becoming really good, really fun, with lot of mechanics... it was over. I find this concept really strange, to only have the full gameplay available only for the last hour of the game or so. It's quite frustrating and felt like a waste to me.

I don't know if this is the case here, but yeah, I'm always cautious with these games because of this.
Star Wars Fallen Order had a similar issue too, although it's not really metroidvania but you get upgrades in the same way, and you only unlock your full potential like 30 minutes before the end of the game, you can't even enjoy the full gameplay. Frustrating.

 

[Arsic]

I can believe you on that... because that's my problem with these metroidvania type of games.

Ori (the first one) for example, I found it a bit too basic for the most part of the game, but when it started becoming really good, really fun, with lot of mechanics... it was over. I find this concept really strange, to only have the full gameplay available only for the last hour of the game or so. It's quite frustrating and felt like a waste to me.

I don't know if this is the case here, but yeah, I'm always cautious with these games because of this.
Star Wars Fallen Order had a similar issue too, although it's not really metroidvania but you get upgrades in the same way, and you only unlock your full potential like 30 minutes before the end of the game, you can't even enjoy the full gameplay. Frustrating.

Ninja Gaiden the goat. All the meaty gameplay from the jump, but new weapons to mess with or use in new play through.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Easily one of the worst games Ive played this year

Yet another reminder that I should just stick with Super Metroid, SOTN, Chasm, Bloodstained and Strider

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Easily one of the worst games Ive played this year

Yet another reminder that I should just stick with Super Metroid, SOTN, Chasm, Bloodstained and Strider

I feel like this flies in the face of the vast majority of the critical praise the game has gotten. It was really that bad, or you just didn't like the art style or something? Either way this is an odd/ outlier take for sure.

 

[Chuck Berry]

I feel like this flies in the face of the vast majority of the critical praise the game has gotten. It was really that bad, or you just didn't like the art style or something? Either way this is an odd/ outlier take for sure.

Hell yes it's an outlier of an opinion. The industry has been over saturated with pathfinder games for years and to me this was just another one to add to the heap. Disliked the art style, character design, music, everything. I'd come up with specific examples but it's been months since Ive played it and fortunately have buried the memories away deep since.

They still got my money though so fuck me I guess.

 

[Mister Wolf]

My first game of this genre and absolutely loved it. I need similar now

 

[Little Mac]

It’s currently $24 dollars on PSN. Worth it? I might get Black Myth Wukong in a few weeks if it reviews well and for sure Astrobot a few weeks after that.

Since I got games coming up, I should probably just wait and pick this up during a dry spell. Ubisoft games tend to drastically drop in price too.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Hell yes it's an outlier of an opinion. The industry has been over saturated with pathfinder games for years and to me this was just another one to add to the heap. Disliked the art style, character design, music, everything. I'd come up with specific examples but it's been months since Ive played it and fortunately have buried the memories away deep since.

They still got my money though so fuck me I guess.

Here I was all excited for it hearing it was great. like oh man it’s finally gonna be on Steam Deck

 

[TexMex]

It’s currently $24 dollars on PSN. Worth it? I might get Black Myth Wukong in a few weeks if it reviews well and for sure Astrobot a few weeks after that.

Since I got games coming up, I should probably just wait and pick this up during a dry spell. Ubisoft games tend to drastically drop in price too.

Worth double that.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Here I was all excited for it hearing it was great. like oh man it’s finally gonna be on Steam Deck

Dude if you like these kinds of games Id say def check it out. I know Im one of maybe three people here that didn't care for it. Everyone else did!