Sands of Time adds another dimension to the game by giving you special powers as you make your way through it. Your Dagger of Time can be used to reverse time for a short period allowing you to effectively undo missteps and blunders. This power is limited of course, and must be revitalized by slaying enemies. The Dagger’s powers over time also are used in puzzle solving by allowing you to do things like restoring ancient chests and their contents.

There’s not much variety in the game’s locations so one room looks pretty much like the next. The details are sparse but you’ll be able to easily see everything and the animations used for your characters, enemies, and traps are smooth and fluid. Control is pretty good and responsive which is always a good thing in a game that relies so much on timing.

Prince of Persia is better than most side-scrollers available for the GBA, although it can be repetitive and even a little frustrating at times. If you enjoy puzzle-based 2D platform games, then odds are good that you’ll like Prince of Persia. If not, then it is not likely that the game will change your mind about the genre.

In The End, This Game Hath Been Rated: 78%. At times enjoyable, at times repetitive, Prince of Persia is a game primarily for those who like side-scrolling, 2D platformers.

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