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I loved Sands of time. For me the combat was always incredible but I also really felt like there weren't any games that broke up the combat with the puzzles like this did. And they were carefully thought out puzzles that took some solving too!! The idea of using visual queues instead of using UI elements really never even registered to me, but I now understand why some games feel so lackluster compared to others. Thanks for the lesson m8!!
Thank you for watching m8! I completely agree with the puzzles, always took me a while to complete but never felt unfair. But as a child I couldn’t get past the wall jumping section before you get the dagger of time so I don’t know what I’m taking about.
Really? Dude I thought you were a channel with like 100k subscribers haha, can't believe the content quality for such a new channel! The next games you announced got me really hyped for the next videos! I really like what you did with this video, I think this PoP is quite underrated for what it means today, and I was glad to hear you talking about it. The video lacks a bit of length to discuss more things, but all in all it's great as it is. Well done, keep it up :)
Thanks for this comment boss it really boosted my spirits! Glad you enjoyed the video :) would you like to see longer videos from me in the future that’s something I haven’t considered before.. something to think about. I try to keep them shorter to keep people interested but you feeling they could be longer is interesting. The comment you mentioned about my amount of subs made me super happy m8 not gunna lie xD
@@DesignDelve It was my pleasure haha. About the length, try to not think about it too much right now, just do your thing. And then if more than one people asks you that, maybe try to consider it! I really like the 15-20min video format, but maybe not everyone has the same opinion ;)
this is honestly one of the most underrated video game series to this day! back when Ubisoft used to still be good. the whole sands of time trilogy, alongside warrior within and the two thrones are truly an unforgettable experience to me overall!
Loved the Game I just played this game few months ago, but I played warrior within many years ago, that's why I didn't get the story line back then, but I loved the gameplay and everything else in the game (Warrior Within) , since then I've become a fan of that game... but after playing the whole trilogy I've become a Diehard fan of the series... I actually Love the Warrior Within, maybe bcoz of story-line, music track, The Prince himself and bcoz of one of the most Powerful-Supervillains in the gaming history : *THE DAHAKA* OMG! I still remember the fear and nostalgic feeling whenever Dahaka Chases the Prince... And Loved your video brother, yes your channel is highly UNDERRATED! and Eagerly waiting for the Sequel "Warrior Within". (And yeah obviously Subscribed to your channel✌).
@@DesignDelve And I've a little suggestion for u, IDK why I say this but "Don't put over expectations on warrior within" coz, Over expectations leaves us with nothing but disappointment. I'm saying this bcoz I've personally experienced it lot of times I mean a lot of times... So just have a Neutral opinion on the game, You'll definitely love it... This is just a small suggestion...🤗
Thank you for the suggestion boss man. I just finished my latest video which releases on Sunday and I start playing warrior within tomorrow :) I’ll try to go in as neutral as I can! Thanks again man!
This game was really incredible and brings back some good memories. It really was special compared to the sequels and i am kind of sad that the franchise is followed up in assassins creed, which is being milked completely.
Completely agree m8. All we can hope for is a remaster to revitalise the popularity of this series and we can get a new worthy successor. I’ve never play warrior within so I am so excited to cover it, have you played it boss?
@@DesignDelve yes! If you have not played it you really need to play that one. And you will notice that the atmosphere is completely different a lot darker etc.
Great that someone is giving this game the attention it always deserved. This was the first game I ever had on PS2, and I must have played through it at least like 30 times. I played all the sequels obsessively (though I sold the unconnected Prince of Persia (2008) back to Gamestop as soon as I finished it). And I actually only got excited about Assassin's Creed when it came out because it was like Prince of Persia. I don't mean this as a critique of you, I am genuinely a little confused and curious...but I don't recall ever having that much trouble with Farah. The babysitting in a couple puzzle segments looks bad from today's perspective, but it was incredibly standard at the time and so kind of unfair as a point of critique. But more importantly, I don't remember her being nearly as much trouble in combat as you say. I remember dying in combat myself from running out of sands far more often than I remember her dying in combat. And combat sections with her involved were a small minority of the game's combat, anyway. I also don't think I ever bugged out in a hitbox in that game. Perhaps there were some changes and/or issues with the PC port? I'm not sure 'cause I've never tried it.
For me, warrior within was a masterpiece bcoz of that badass soundtrack, stylish combat and gripping story which made it very fun to play. But a person can love warrior within who loves darker atmosphere. Really waiting for ur ww review. Tbh prince of Persia sands trilogy games are masterpieces. Beautiful classics... BTW ur editing was top notch 👍
I forgot how ahead of its time this game actually was. The diegetic element of it is what I forgot and it's so influential in today's games, especially Sony's exclusives
Another gr8 video mate, had me creasing and learning all at the same time. I really hope that phara isn't in the next game just hearing you talk about her make me cri. Cant wait for Bioshock 2 next :P
You deserve more views and subs, and your video just reminded me of how I discovered, as a kid, this franchise : a girl friend to whose brother I lent a ps2 game (a ratchet and clank if I remember correctly, not sure but a big name) had his console completely scratch my disc while dying due to bad airflow and the chimneys dust and burnt wood fumes she received due to being placed beside it. Embarrassed, her mother wanted to buy me a game in exchange for the one destroyed, but not knowing what to bui she grabbed the first one she saw in a store, and gave me the Sands of Time. I felt kinda cheated on the moment because I had never heard of this game compared to the household name of the game I lost, but when I played it for the first time, fell in love immediately. I owe this girl friend a great discovery, forever grateful
M8 what a way to discover the game that’s awesome! My mother rented the sands of time for me from blockbuster when I was a kid and I couldn’t get passed the wall jumping section before you get the dagger... what an idiot... thank you for the comments about my channel boss it really means a lot to me :) currently working on my Prince if Persia episode now as we speak!
Subscribed cause I learned a new word: Diegetic. But on a serious note good breakdown, looking forward to you doing a video on one of my favourite games ever Two Thrones (be nice to it!)
As a person who grew up with this trilogy and finished it countless times the analogy with Dead Space and the minimalistic hud and overall immersion brought a tear to my eye. I loved Prince of Persia and for me it's a GOATed series.
Farah wasn't a problem in the original copy back in 2003 (not Steam or the PS3 upload) In the original Farah wouldn't get stuck on terrain and you wouldn't get stuck in her hitbox because the Devs implemented a... (another hitbox?) so that if you're too close to Farah she'd take a step back letting you pass (or move more freely) The rest, yes. The rest is the same. (though normally it's good to have the enemies distracted on you further away from Farah so she doesn't get attacked)
Wonderful insight dude 👌 do you have any clips of farah acting in this way in the original 2003 version? Seems strange the developers would remove features in an upscaled version
@@DesignDelve Ok so if i was to record and upload the vid to YT myself it'd take too long. So here are the examples (play it for like 5 seconds, Do not change the timestamps i've provided in the link): Farah not getting stuck in the original (same place as you've showed your video): ua-cam.com/video/_Rr_uWE8VX4/v-deo.html Farah moving out of the way when you get too close to her: ua-cam.com/video/epO4tdhU6og/v-deo.html
Now by now I know what you're thinking, JC your comments are hilarious and not at all long winded and you're probably reading this under the assumption that I'll be making a funny comment, now that may be true as I am indeed a comedic genius you have to understand this game has a very special place in my heart, not many people know but once upon a time I was but a child and as a child I remember using the dagger of time to rewind because of that sick ass sound effect (Whooooaaaaaooooh whooooooaaaaoooooh) so anyway back to the topic at hand donald duck definitely damn well carried the industry on his donald dong and that shit ain't something no one can take away from him. and I don't think you understand the symbolic meaning behind the grande epic of the story, farah, farrah, fara idk how to spell her name but that woman is strong and independant because it proves that the prince is even cooler than her has a time rewindingginiwerrewinding dagger that's super cool, also just to point out the whole 1001 arabian knights aesthetic of this game really sold me on the arabian aesthetic as a theme for all fiction and it kind of sucks the only other example i can draw from recent memory of this is when I watched the 14th warrior or maybe it was 15th warrior with my mates and i fell asleep until one of my mates asked me to open a can of guinness for him idk why but i did and it spilled all over my mates carpet ruining it entirely. so yeah this game is overall not the best but atleast very nostagic for me. Also first comment? we take those baby!
Gave this a try after 7 years and boi I was fucked up so bad because of the difficulty without any options . It's so damn frustrating yet it's awesome 👌
Farah did not glitch often....... or ever, when I played. But that's probably because I was playing the original PS2 version (fun fact: game was originally developed for PS2).
I got this game when it first came out and I loved it, the whole rewind time mechanic was great but I have this fait memory of thinking that I had played a game before this that did the same thing or it might be a game I played later on that reminded me of this one lol it was a long time ago so I'm not sure. Either way it was a lot of fun and I finished it in 1 or 2 sittings, nice video M8 👍
@@DesignDelve man I want to see your review of Warrior Within and Two Thrones too! Will you be covering those? Also have you seen the Sands of time remake trailer ? If so, what are your thoughts about it? (this could be a video by itself too 😉)
Bro I am currently recording the voiceover for my warrior within analysis as we speak! And I will be doing the two thrones too :) In regards to the remake I’m happy it exists. I believe their main problems are lighting as the lighting is hard baked for the environments and character models and that’s why the prince and Farahs models look so JANK. So I believe in the team that they can fix those issues. Also the fact they changed how the weapons look just so they can sell them as DLC is wank but what can you expect from Ubisoft.
@@DesignDelve that's hype! I'll wait for the upload :> They say the trailer footage is actually in the alpha build! No wonder it looks like that! There's actually a screenshot of the improvements they made for the character models and lighting. Check it out!
What is sad is that the action-platformer was extremely popular around 2004 but died in the 7th gen. There are only 5 good 3d action platformers I can count since 2010 (Jedi Survivor, Fallen Order, Kena Bridge of Spirits and Ghostrunner 1 and 2). Jedi Survivor is probably the best action platformer and it is clear it took inspiration from the Sands of Time trilogy
I have to point out tho, you probably played the PC port, I played it on PS2 and the bugs, hitbox fuckups and all were never a thing but the PC port... Ugh I bought the whole collection a while ago on Steam and then I refunded it because even if it's literally my favorite saga of all time I couldn't bear to play it on that state knowing how superior the PS2 version was, like dude; I got stuck on geometry on the first couple minutes when in the original game I finished it Idk how many times already(The original trilogy are basicaly my comfort games) and I NEVER got stuck at all, I still don't know if it's that bad or they did anything to it(Probably not) but the PC version is just unbearable to play
While I do very much believe Sands of Time changed how video game developers approached games after that point, there was something about the 2000-2010 era where the games were just so fuckin good that I feel they hold up eternally even if remade and remastered several times after. Don't get me wrong that era put out some LAUGHABLE and simply PATHETIC games too, but the standard held to GOOD games was just so high then that it feels that the innovation of gaming peaked before it's technology could, and now that we have the tech, everything seems just downhill in comparison. As an ex tester at Ubisoft, I have seen the fall off my beloved PoP franchise that got me to join Ubi in the first place, Hope is all we can hold out for something similar to be introduced to this generation of games, but till then the past era of games is where it's at
I was late to the Sands Of Time party (played it in 2011), but for a long while it was the only 3d platformer that I loved to bits. As impressed as I was with, well, everything the game does, I think what blew my mind the most was how they incorporated failure into the story. From what I recall, every time I died, the Prince made some kind of remark about how that’s not how the story goes and he’ll try telling it again. Also I don’t remember having any frustrations with Farah, I played the PS2 and PS3 versions for what it’s worth. I suddenly feel like replaying it again :)
I remember I played this game the last in the series, as I started out with The Two Thrones first, and went back from that. Immensely fun game, the combat is choppy since it's a very old game, but the platforming and the powers of Sands of Time are limited but very cool to use. Overall, huge trip of nostalgia playing this game again, would play again if I could forget it all.
I Never had her dying on me on any playthrough i give This game, i really don't get the babysitting part... I think This game IS fantastic...but i too preffer the sequels combat over it
That affirmation that the game industry owes this game a lot is not an exageration. When this game was released the Prince was the most complex character ever created in terms of animations and showed the industry all that was possible with only one character. Also, not only the Sands of Time mechanic, but also the fact that everything, including elements like the pause menu, saving and loading screen were integrated in the narrative blowed everyones mined. Also, little reminder that Assassin's Creed, the game that basically shaped like 70% of open world games that came out in the last 15 years, was originally a PoP sequel. PD: By the way, I don't know if you were really unlucky, but I finished this game like 20 times when I was a kid, as far as I remember, and I've finished it several times recently, and I never had so many problems with Farah. I mean, I just learned she can actually hurt the Prince with her arrows watching this video! That never happened to me...
Been playing the original since I only played the sequels that came after. It's alright. Combat is pretty bad though, and Farah is fucking useless. All I ever hear is her whining about how she's about to be killed so I have to run over to save her. Environments in the game look nice though.
I played this game a bunch of times (mostly on easy) and I have to say I never anticipated that anyone would dislike farah that much. It's a little funny. great video.
Glad you enjoyed the video boss :) I loved Farahs character and her arch but the combat applications were just frustrating. Have you the sequels to this game bud?
@@DesignDelve yeah, that elevator ride to the hourglass chamber is essentially a boss with how much Farah dies. Yes, I played all the prince of Persia games after sot and I still replay the trilogy from time to time. It's really great to find other fans of this series especially when they make quality content.
Yo dude glad we share similar opinions on the series :) have you seen my follow up episodes on warrior within and the two thrones? Thanks for saying my content is quality boss 👌
Thanks for the sub boss 👌appreciate ya. Ummm good question I think my favourite would be the two thrones. I just really adore the story in the third game and how it tried to tie all of the games together. Just like with warrior within it was a bit rushed but I think the developers smashed it considered the time they had to make it. What’s your favourite?
@@DesignDelve Well when I first played it was back in grade school. Back then I didn't really get the story as I was not versed in English, but the combat and gameplay was really fun. Later on I came to really like the story too. So if I were to go in order: Combat: is really engaging, fun, brutal, versatile, from combos, to wall attacks to block counters, takedowns. You have to adapt to different enemies as they each have different strenghts and weaknesses. Enemies: They aren't just copy-paste with larger health pools. Each tier is definitely stronger with stronger combos going from basic attacks to kicks to block breakers. The lesser bosses are engaging and the game doesn't really tell you how to beat them, you kinda need to figure that out yourself. Story: Looking back now, I can see that there were a lot of questions unanswered and there is lesser exposition that in SoT, but it is also kind of part of the story too that it is this way. Although as I said a biit more exposition on events and such would be welcome, but you can get most of the stuff that the game already provides. Music: It is by far one of the most memorable OSTs among games. I come to listen to it from time to time. Dahaka: Dahaka
I've always meant to pick up the Prince of Persia series. I think I actually rented the first one from a Blockbuster when I was a kid but never got to finish it because I had to return it. But this has definitely moved the game up my list of things I need to pick up from my used game store near my house. Great review! I found your channel through Reddit because I actually just started sharing my own UA-cam game reviews there as well. I look forward to hearing more or your thoughts on other games. Also as a side note, definitely just learned about diegetic mechanics, at least how it's defined, in today's video. So I learned something new today too. Nice lol.
M8 no way the exact thing happened to me as a kid too... blockbuster and all! I couldn’t get past the wall jumping section before you get the dagger of time. Thanks for the feedback boss :) I’m gunna take a look at your reviews on your channel!
@@DesignDelve That's insane! I do vaguely remember the wall-running/parkour of this game being mindblowing for me as a kid and the fact that it's so common in modern gaming is kind of funny to me.
@@DesignDelve actually, all parts of pop trilogy was good but as you said POP SOT and T2T was linear but Prince of Persia warrior within was pretty complicated and it's eerie atmosphere gives me chills. It's pretty tough to choose one .
Sounds like you have a place in your heart for Warrior Within boss. Which makes sense it is incredible 👌 if I had to pick one I’d pick T2T because I loved the story with the dark prince personally. It’s what I wished the shade was in WW
Good video, however on the topic of babysitting simulator, I think you've got it wrong. It's easy to keep enemies between the prince and Farah so she doesn't stab you with arrows, so that's just another skill you have to learn. By fighting the sand creatures a short distance from Farah, she won't become a victim of collateral damage. And when a sand creature attacks Farah, just freeze them and leave them there, go back to fighting the others. If you keep the sand creatures busy, it's unlikely Farah will face (and you will have to freeze) two creatures at a time. So basically, git gud. I can't believe you didn't like Farah, her only flaw was tolerating the prince who is an a cringy arrogant twat. I think it says a lot about the game that it holds up despite such a childish protagonist.
Well... I don't have that inconvenience with Farah. I have completed the game a couple of times without Farah dying once. It's a really simple problem you can avoid by fighting the enemies away from her. If she's at a decent distance, the enemies will focus on you and not on her, since they teleport to follow you and keep you on the fight.
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This is crazy high quality. I can't believe this only has 200 views. The only reason I found this is because it was on the gamedev subreddit.
I appreciate that boss thank you :) you a developer?
@@DesignDelve Not a very good one
Don’t put yourself down m8 I guarantee you’re better than you think :) what type of stuff you seen designing recently?
@@DesignDelve Making a standalone version of DarkRP, but netcode is a bitch.
Ooooooo nice boss that would be tight! Netcode is a bitch I agree but I believe directly @ you m8. You got this!
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I think I've completed this game like 3 times. I never got stuck behind Farahs arse. I am disappoint.
Go in for the 4th m8 you might get lucky
Yet again another brilliant vid giving more than just an opinion on the game in a normal stand point. Looking forward to the next episode.
Thank you Onix 💕
Sands of time more like ahead of time
Woah dude that should have been the title....
@1:23 I literally LOLed here.... Hidden Persian LSD crack den 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I loved Sands of time. For me the combat was always incredible but I also really felt like there weren't any games that broke up the combat with the puzzles like this did. And they were carefully thought out puzzles that took some solving too!! The idea of using visual queues instead of using UI elements really never even registered to me, but I now understand why some games feel so lackluster compared to others. Thanks for the lesson m8!!
Thank you for watching m8! I completely agree with the puzzles, always took me a while to complete but never felt unfair. But as a child I couldn’t get past the wall jumping section before you get the dagger of time so I don’t know what I’m taking about.
Really? Dude I thought you were a channel with like 100k subscribers haha, can't believe the content quality for such a new channel!
The next games you announced got me really hyped for the next videos!
I really like what you did with this video, I think this PoP is quite underrated for what it means today, and I was glad to hear you talking about it. The video lacks a bit of length to discuss more things, but all in all it's great as it is.
Well done, keep it up :)
Thanks for this comment boss it really boosted my spirits! Glad you enjoyed the video :) would you like to see longer videos from me in the future that’s something I haven’t considered before.. something to think about. I try to keep them shorter to keep people interested but you feeling they could be longer is interesting. The comment you mentioned about my amount of subs made me super happy m8 not gunna lie xD
@@DesignDelve It was my pleasure haha. About the length, try to not think about it too much right now, just do your thing. And then if more than one people asks you that, maybe try to consider it! I really like the 15-20min video format, but maybe not everyone has the same opinion ;)
M8 nice feedback boss. You’re a lad hope you stick around.
this is honestly one of the most underrated video game series to this day! back when Ubisoft used to still be good. the whole sands of time trilogy, alongside warrior within and the two thrones are truly an unforgettable experience to me overall!
Completely agree boss, I’m currently making episodes on warrior within and the two thrones so stay tuned for them!
@@DesignDelve don’t worry! I’m officially subscribed and rang to the bell to you!
What a legend.
Loved the Game I just played this game few months ago, but I played warrior within many years ago, that's why I didn't get the story line back then, but I loved the gameplay and everything else in the game (Warrior Within) , since then I've become a fan of that game...
but after playing the whole trilogy I've become a Diehard fan of the series...
I actually Love the Warrior Within, maybe bcoz of story-line, music track, The Prince himself and bcoz of one of the most Powerful-Supervillains in the gaming history : *THE DAHAKA*
OMG! I still remember the fear and nostalgic feeling whenever Dahaka Chases the Prince...
And Loved your video brother, yes your channel is highly UNDERRATED! and Eagerly waiting for the Sequel "Warrior Within".
(And yeah obviously Subscribed to your channel✌).
This comment made my day boss.
@@DesignDelve All the very best to all of ur future videos mate ;-)
@@DesignDelve And I've a little suggestion for u, IDK why I say this but "Don't put over expectations on warrior within" coz, Over expectations leaves us with nothing but disappointment. I'm saying this bcoz I've personally experienced it lot of times I mean a lot of times...
So just have a Neutral opinion on the game, You'll definitely love it...
This is just a small suggestion...🤗
Thank you for the suggestion boss man. I just finished my latest video which releases on Sunday and I start playing warrior within tomorrow :) I’ll try to go in as neutral as I can! Thanks again man!
This game was really incredible and brings back some good memories. It really was special compared to the sequels and i am kind of sad that the franchise is followed up in assassins creed, which is being milked completely.
Completely agree m8. All we can hope for is a remaster to revitalise the popularity of this series and we can get a new worthy successor. I’ve never play warrior within so I am so excited to cover it, have you played it boss?
@@DesignDelve yes! If you have not played it you really need to play that one. And you will notice that the atmosphere is completely different a lot darker etc.
Next video is bioshock 2 and after that it’s right into warrior within!!!! See you there boss !
BRO THIS CHANNEL IS GETTING A SUB HOLY SHIT AMAZING VID
Cheers boss man! Glad you enjoyed it! Share it with some pals to help the channel out you absolute LAD on toast.
The actual game story designers love this game, and this games story Its generally regarded as one of the better and most innovative ones.
Completely agree boss!
Great that someone is giving this game the attention it always deserved. This was the first game I ever had on PS2, and I must have played through it at least like 30 times. I played all the sequels obsessively (though I sold the unconnected Prince of Persia (2008) back to Gamestop as soon as I finished it). And I actually only got excited about Assassin's Creed when it came out because it was like Prince of Persia.
I don't mean this as a critique of you, I am genuinely a little confused and curious...but I don't recall ever having that much trouble with Farah. The babysitting in a couple puzzle segments looks bad from today's perspective, but it was incredibly standard at the time and so kind of unfair as a point of critique. But more importantly, I don't remember her being nearly as much trouble in combat as you say. I remember dying in combat myself from running out of sands far more often than I remember her dying in combat. And combat sections with her involved were a small minority of the game's combat, anyway. I also don't think I ever bugged out in a hitbox in that game. Perhaps there were some changes and/or issues with the PC port? I'm not sure 'cause I've never tried it.
For me, warrior within was a masterpiece bcoz of that badass soundtrack, stylish combat and gripping story which made it very fun to play. But a person can love warrior within who loves darker atmosphere. Really waiting for ur ww review. Tbh prince of Persia sands trilogy games are masterpieces. Beautiful classics...
BTW ur editing was top notch 👍
I can’t wait to cover it on the channel :) really looking forward to it! Thanks for your comment boss
@@DesignDelve thnx. I liked ur review and u got a sub. Keep it up my friend 👍
Cheers m8
I forgot how ahead of its time this game actually was. The diegetic element of it is what I forgot and it's so influential in today's games, especially Sony's exclusives
Completely agree boss. Have you played the sequels? I’m super excited to cover them on the channel as I never got to play them when I was younger.
Another gr8 video mate, had me creasing and learning all at the same time. I really hope that phara isn't in the next game just hearing you talk about her make me cri. Cant wait for Bioshock 2 next :P
Thank you boss
I love the prince of persia warrior within it was a masterpiece🖤
I hope they continue the series
You deserve more views and subs, and your video just reminded me of how I discovered, as a kid, this franchise : a girl friend to whose brother I lent a ps2 game (a ratchet and clank if I remember correctly, not sure but a big name) had his console completely scratch my disc while dying due to bad airflow and the chimneys dust and burnt wood fumes she received due to being placed beside it. Embarrassed, her mother wanted to buy me a game in exchange for the one destroyed, but not knowing what to bui she grabbed the first one she saw in a store, and gave me the Sands of Time. I felt kinda cheated on the moment because I had never heard of this game compared to the household name of the game I lost, but when I played it for the first time, fell in love immediately. I owe this girl friend a great discovery, forever grateful
M8 what a way to discover the game that’s awesome! My mother rented the sands of time for me from blockbuster when I was a kid and I couldn’t get passed the wall jumping section before you get the dagger... what an idiot... thank you for the comments about my channel boss it really means a lot to me :) currently working on my Prince if Persia episode now as we speak!
Subscribed cause I learned a new word: Diegetic. But on a serious note good breakdown, looking forward to you doing a video on one of my favourite games ever Two Thrones (be nice to it!)
Cheers for the sub m8 it means a lot :) the two thrones video is on its way don’t you worry!
As a person who grew up with this trilogy and finished it countless times the analogy with Dead Space and the minimalistic hud and overall immersion brought a tear to my eye. I loved Prince of Persia and for me it's a GOATed series.
One of the best games ever. Huge fan of the entire franchise. Even the movie with Gyllenhaal was sick!!
Farah wasn't a problem in the original copy back in 2003 (not Steam or the PS3 upload) In the original Farah wouldn't get stuck on terrain and you wouldn't get stuck in her hitbox because the Devs implemented a... (another hitbox?) so that if you're too close to Farah she'd take a step back letting you pass (or move more freely) The rest, yes. The rest is the same. (though normally it's good to have the enemies distracted on you further away from Farah so she doesn't get attacked)
Wonderful insight dude 👌 do you have any clips of farah acting in this way in the original 2003 version? Seems strange the developers would remove features in an upscaled version
@@DesignDelve Ok so if i was to record and upload the vid to YT myself it'd take too long.
So here are the examples (play it for like 5 seconds, Do not change the timestamps i've provided in the link):
Farah not getting stuck in the original (same place as you've showed your video): ua-cam.com/video/_Rr_uWE8VX4/v-deo.html
Farah moving out of the way when you get too close to her: ua-cam.com/video/epO4tdhU6og/v-deo.html
Don't like how Farah changed for the sequels.
She’s in the two thrones right? That’s the next episode I’m working on
Amazing video! U will be big one day
Thank you so much :) means a lot to me!
you're an amazing youtuber. Thanks for this high quality content
Anytime 😁 stay tuned!
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and keep it up it's a nice video
Now by now I know what you're thinking, JC your comments are hilarious and not at all long winded and you're probably reading this under the assumption that I'll be making a funny comment, now that may be true as I am indeed a comedic genius you have to understand this game has a very special place in my heart, not many people know but once upon a time I was but a child and as a child I remember using the dagger of time to rewind because of that sick ass sound effect (Whooooaaaaaooooh whooooooaaaaoooooh) so anyway back to the topic at hand donald duck definitely damn well carried the industry on his donald dong and that shit ain't something no one can take away from him. and I don't think you understand the symbolic meaning behind the grande epic of the story, farah, farrah, fara idk how to spell her name but that woman is strong and independant because it proves that the prince is even cooler than her has a time rewindingginiwerrewinding dagger that's super cool, also just to point out the whole 1001 arabian knights aesthetic of this game really sold me on the arabian aesthetic as a theme for all fiction and it kind of sucks the only other example i can draw from recent memory of this is when I watched the 14th warrior or maybe it was 15th warrior with my mates and i fell asleep until one of my mates asked me to open a can of guinness for him idk why but i did and it spilled all over my mates carpet ruining it entirely. so yeah this game is overall not the best but atleast very nostagic for me.
Also first comment? we take those baby!
Nice.
Gave this a try after 7 years and boi I was fucked up so bad because of the difficulty without any options . It's so damn frustrating yet it's awesome 👌
It’s a great game m8 👌
Love the video, it’s great and I think the same, hope they revive the gane
Farah did not glitch often....... or ever, when I played. But that's probably because I was playing the original PS2 version (fun fact: game was originally developed for PS2).
What is the song at 5:44? I've heard it on so many things on UA-cam and I remember it was on Little Big Planet
It’s the novaltones boss :)
I got this game when it first came out and I loved it, the whole rewind time mechanic was great but I have this fait memory of thinking that I had played a game before this that did the same thing or it might be a game I played later on that reminded me of this one lol it was a long time ago so I'm not sure. Either way it was a lot of fun and I finished it in 1 or 2 sittings, nice video M8 👍
Super glad you liked it bud 😁
Please later review pop 2008. It’s my favourite game of all time!
What makes it your favourite id love to know? And if you want to see a pop 2008 video subscribe to not miss it ;) it’s coming...
What’s the music at 3:55
It is the ending portion of "Time Only Knows" the final track of the game :) nice isn't it!
JM8 ya can you send me a link boss
Agree, Prince Of Persia is a masterpiece
3:00 The croissant joke had me dead mate. Yet another video with incredible quality, this channel keeps on giving!
Cheers bro really glad you’re enjoying them :) we’re so close to 1k 😱
@@DesignDelve Just a couple more 😊you deserve way more than 1k subs!
Thanks bro that means a lot to me! Really glad you’re enjoying these :)
This channel is underrated.
Your content is really good!
*Spoiler!*
Farah returns though lmao
Cheers boss that means a lot to me! Share the channel with some friends let’s grow it together
@@DesignDelve man I want to see your review of Warrior Within and Two Thrones too! Will you be covering those?
Also have you seen the Sands of time remake trailer ? If so, what are your thoughts about it? (this could be a video by itself too 😉)
Bro I am currently recording the voiceover for my warrior within analysis as we speak! And I will be doing the two thrones too :)
In regards to the remake I’m happy it exists. I believe their main problems are lighting as the lighting is hard baked for the environments and character models and that’s why the prince and Farahs models look so JANK. So I believe in the team that they can fix those issues. Also the fact they changed how the weapons look just so they can sell them as DLC is wank but what can you expect from Ubisoft.
@@DesignDelve that's hype! I'll wait for the upload :>
They say the trailer footage is actually in the alpha build! No wonder it looks like that! There's actually a screenshot of the improvements they made for the character models and lighting. Check it out!
I’ll go check it out now boss thanks for the heads up!
HAHAHAHA
6:42 this looks like razi here
What is sad is that the action-platformer was extremely popular around 2004 but died in the 7th gen. There are only 5 good 3d action platformers I can count since 2010 (Jedi Survivor, Fallen Order, Kena Bridge of Spirits and Ghostrunner 1 and 2). Jedi Survivor is probably the best action platformer and it is clear it took inspiration from the Sands of Time trilogy
I have to point out tho, you probably played the PC port, I played it on PS2 and the bugs, hitbox fuckups and all were never a thing but the PC port... Ugh
I bought the whole collection a while ago on Steam and then I refunded it because even if it's literally my favorite saga of all time I couldn't bear to play it on that state knowing how superior the PS2 version was, like dude;
I got stuck on geometry on the first couple minutes when in the original game I finished it Idk how many times already(The original trilogy are basicaly my comfort games) and I NEVER got stuck at all, I still don't know if it's that bad or they did anything to it(Probably not) but the PC version is just unbearable to play
While I do very much believe Sands of Time changed how video game developers approached games after that point, there was something about the 2000-2010 era where the games were just so fuckin good that I feel they hold up eternally even if remade and remastered several times after. Don't get me wrong that era put out some LAUGHABLE and simply PATHETIC games too, but the standard held to GOOD games was just so high then that it feels that the innovation of gaming peaked before it's technology could, and now that we have the tech, everything seems just downhill in comparison. As an ex tester at Ubisoft, I have seen the fall off my beloved PoP franchise that got me to join Ubi in the first place, Hope is all we can hold out for something similar to be introduced to this generation of games, but till then the past era of games is where it's at
I was late to the Sands Of Time party (played it in 2011), but for a long while it was the only 3d platformer that I loved to bits. As impressed as I was with, well, everything the game does, I think what blew my mind the most was how they incorporated failure into the story. From what I recall, every time I died, the Prince made some kind of remark about how that’s not how the story goes and he’ll try telling it again. Also I don’t remember having any frustrations with Farah, I played the PS2 and PS3 versions for what it’s worth. I suddenly feel like replaying it again :)
I remember I played this game the last in the series, as I started out with The Two Thrones first, and went back from that. Immensely fun game, the combat is choppy since it's a very old game, but the platforming and the powers of Sands of Time are limited but very cool to use.
Overall, huge trip of nostalgia playing this game again, would play again if I could forget it all.
dood actual noice, honest
Cheers WoM8
ur videos are gr8
Thanks boss I’m glad you like them :) share them around let’s build this channel together
@@DesignDelve hey bossman looks like the game gets a remake. hope the bad things will be polished :D Sadly the princess will be there again
Oooooo remake, hype! Rest in peace everyone who hates Farah... ty for the heads up boss
I Never had her dying on me on any playthrough i give This game, i really don't get the babysitting part... I think This game IS fantastic...but i too preffer the sequels combat over it
That affirmation that the game industry owes this game a lot is not an exageration. When this game was released the Prince was the most complex character ever created in terms of animations and showed the industry all that was possible with only one character. Also, not only the Sands of Time mechanic, but also the fact that everything, including elements like the pause menu, saving and loading screen were integrated in the narrative blowed everyones mined. Also, little reminder that Assassin's Creed, the game that basically shaped like 70% of open world games that came out in the last 15 years, was originally a PoP sequel.
PD: By the way, I don't know if you were really unlucky, but I finished this game like 20 times when I was a kid, as far as I remember, and I've finished it several times recently, and I never had so many problems with Farah. I mean, I just learned she can actually hurt the Prince with her arrows watching this video! That never happened to me...
Prince of Persia sands of time is underrated for a game.
Hell yea it is, what are your opinions on warrior within? My video on it comes out tomorrow
I wish I seen this video when I was in uni. But thank you at least, you taught me about diagetism. Sorry for spelling
Where did you find the prince of persia font?
Dafont m8. Dafont is your best m8.
Cod 1 is from 2003 and it's hold up pretty well you should play that game too
Been playing the original since I only played the sequels that came after. It's alright. Combat is pretty bad though, and Farah is fucking useless. All I ever hear is her whining about how she's about to be killed so I have to run over to save her. Environments in the game look nice though.
I miss this game its so sad because i dont have a pc it broke
Try and find a ps2 the OG :D
Come here after watching the shitty remake
We’ll see m8.
I played this game a bunch of times (mostly on easy) and I have to say I never anticipated that anyone would dislike farah that much. It's a little funny. great video.
Glad you enjoyed the video boss :) I loved Farahs character and her arch but the combat applications were just frustrating. Have you the sequels to this game bud?
@@DesignDelve yeah, that elevator ride to the hourglass chamber is essentially a boss with how much Farah dies.
Yes, I played all the prince of Persia games after sot and I still replay the trilogy from time to time.
It's really great to find other fans of this series especially when they make quality content.
Yo dude glad we share similar opinions on the series :) have you seen my follow up episodes on warrior within and the two thrones? Thanks for saying my content is quality boss 👌
@@DesignDelveYes, I have. I watched all three videos then subbed instantly.
Which one is your favourite though?
Thanks for the sub boss 👌appreciate ya. Ummm good question I think my favourite would be the two thrones. I just really adore the story in the third game and how it tried to tie all of the games together. Just like with warrior within it was a bit rushed but I think the developers smashed it considered the time they had to make it. What’s your favourite?
What if the prince just reminded time after he opened the hourglass
FBI - Sir I'm gonna have to stop you right there
Although watching it after the other two parts in the series ... But It's more hilarious
Right I haven't played this game in nearly 20 years but remind me why didn't the prince just rewind time after he releases the sands of time?
JM8, thank you so much for showing me how to create content! I love your work!
I loved this game when I was a kid! Had no idea they made any more though!
I rarely had problems with Farrah. She dies in the first mission if I go too far from her, but that is it.
Do videos on the sequels
Working on them as we speak :) subscribe if you don’t want to miss them boss!
Don't keep your hopes up for Warrior Within
You not enjoy it boss? If not I’d love to know why :)
@@DesignDelve for me it is one of the most played games ever. I probably played it through 10 times at least.
I’d love to hear what you enjoyed about it boss? I’ve never played it I am SO excited to cover it on the channel :)
@@DesignDelve I didn't hate it, it is alright, but for how groundbreaking the original one was, the sequel feels like a generic action game.
@@DesignDelve Well when I first played it was back in grade school. Back then I didn't really get the story as I was not versed in English, but the combat and gameplay was really fun. Later on I came to really like the story too.
So if I were to go in order:
Combat: is really engaging, fun, brutal, versatile, from combos, to wall attacks to block counters, takedowns. You have to adapt to different enemies as they each have different strenghts and weaknesses.
Enemies: They aren't just copy-paste with larger health pools. Each tier is definitely stronger with stronger combos going from basic attacks to kicks to block breakers. The lesser bosses are engaging and the game doesn't really tell you how to beat them, you kinda need to figure that out yourself.
Story: Looking back now, I can see that there were a lot of questions unanswered and there is lesser exposition that in SoT, but it is also kind of part of the story too that it is this way. Although as I said a biit more exposition on events and such would be welcome, but you can get most of the stuff that the game already provides.
Music: It is by far one of the most memorable OSTs among games. I come to listen to it from time to time.
Dahaka: Dahaka
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I wouldn't mind getting stuck in Phara's hitbox...
To be honest I didn’t mind either...
Back when assassins creed was actually good
I've always meant to pick up the Prince of Persia series. I think I actually rented the first one from a Blockbuster when I was a kid but never got to finish it because I had to return it. But this has definitely moved the game up my list of things I need to pick up from my used game store near my house. Great review! I found your channel through Reddit because I actually just started sharing my own UA-cam game reviews there as well. I look forward to hearing more or your thoughts on other games. Also as a side note, definitely just learned about diegetic mechanics, at least how it's defined, in today's video. So I learned something new today too. Nice lol.
M8 no way the exact thing happened to me as a kid too... blockbuster and all! I couldn’t get past the wall jumping section before you get the dagger of time. Thanks for the feedback boss :) I’m gunna take a look at your reviews on your channel!
@@DesignDelve That's insane! I do vaguely remember the wall-running/parkour of this game being mindblowing for me as a kid and the fact that it's so common in modern gaming is kind of funny to me.
The influence this game had on the industry is insane tbh
lmao bro you're hilarious! subbed.
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You have to admit that POP ww has the most marvelous storyline.
It does I agree but I think collectively and when played together the entire series storyline is incredible. What’s your favourite?
@@DesignDelve actually, all parts of pop trilogy was good but as you said POP SOT and T2T was linear but Prince of Persia warrior within was pretty complicated and it's eerie atmosphere gives me chills. It's pretty tough to choose one .
Sounds like you have a place in your heart for Warrior Within boss. Which makes sense it is incredible 👌 if I had to pick one I’d pick T2T because I loved the story with the dark prince personally. It’s what I wished the shade was in WW
@@DesignDelve Why don't you try Shade: Wrath of angels . It's a horror game , And it's very different from any other games I played so far.
Do you reckon it will make a good episode for the channel?
Good content. The only thing I didn't like was the sound and flashbacks of some people/animations which are not related to the game...
Thanks for the feedback boss. I have a follow up episode on the sequel I hope you enjoy that one more :)
@@DesignDelve Yep just finished watching it. Great videos
Cheers man :) means a lot! The Two Throne episode is on its way so subscribe if you don’t want to miss out on that one!
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Glad you enjoyed boss 👌got two follow up videos on the sequels too check em out!
@@DesignDelve I’ve watched and loved them! Keep up the good work brother!
can't wait for remake :)
Me too bro me too! Soon!!!
@@DesignDelve i really hope for this summer to come out
and btw ,nice video :)
Bro we can hope 🤞 and thank you so much brother I have two more on the series too I hope you like them also!
@@DesignDelve i've watched all of your prince of persia trilogy in a row 😂 i like it so much !
M8 I am so happy you liked them! I have more videos you might like too I would love to hear what you think of them !
Good video, but please master and upload with 60FPS. The 25FPS is REALLY low, and especially unfitting for games, that run at 60FPS natively.
Good video, however on the topic of babysitting simulator, I think you've got it wrong.
It's easy to keep enemies between the prince and Farah so she doesn't stab you with arrows, so that's just another skill you have to learn.
By fighting the sand creatures a short distance from Farah, she won't become a victim of collateral damage.
And when a sand creature attacks Farah, just freeze them and leave them there, go back to fighting the others.
If you keep the sand creatures busy, it's unlikely Farah will face (and you will have to freeze) two creatures at a time.
So basically, git gud.
I can't believe you didn't like Farah, her only flaw was tolerating the prince who is an a cringy arrogant twat.
I think it says a lot about the game that it holds up despite such a childish protagonist.
Completely fair judgement 👌
Well... I don't have that inconvenience with Farah.
I have completed the game a couple of times without Farah dying once. It's a really simple problem you can avoid by fighting the enemies away from her.
If she's at a decent distance, the enemies will focus on you and not on her, since they teleport to follow you and keep you on the fight.
wtf ur channel is so underrated, plz keep going
This means a lot to me boss thank you