+++ B.Y.O.B. - THE ENVIRONMENTS +++
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Just like in the previous two games, the environment is important in
getting through the game. In this case, the environments can now be
used to the Prince's advantage to get the drop on his enemies.
Instead of fighting the bad guys head-to-head, the Prince can do one of
two things: use stealth or use the area around him. (More info in the
walkthrough.)
A couple of new additions have been added to the environment:
--WALL GAPS
The Prince can jump in between walls and stay there infinitely (similar
to the Split jump move from Splinter Cell). Move the analog stick down
to make him slide. From there, the Prince can either drop down and go
for a kill or try a Quick/Speed Kill
--WALL SHUTTERS**
When the Prince runs along VERY long walls, there will be wall shutters
that the Prince can jump from to reach another shutter or a balcony.
Press the R1 Button and then the X Button to get to farther areas (use
as many times as needed).
**NOTE: When controlling the Dark Prince, you are urged to use the
chain to reach another shutter. Run along the wall, jump, and then toss
the chain to swing farther.
--STAB SQUARES
Also new to the series are Stab Squares (as I like to call them). When
the Prince sees these squares on a wall, he can run up to them and then
stab them to hang on. From there, the Prince can either run along the
wall or jump higher. If you feel stuck in an area, look around to see
these squares.
--CURVED WALLS
Another new addition, the Prince can now run along curved walls. Later
in the game, the environment will get much trickier and the Prince will
easily get stuck. Look for curved walls and run along them so that the
Prince can get to his objective faster.
--BRONZE SLITS
These look like those coin insert things found in vending machines
(only big and Bronze). Run up to this Slit and then stab it down to
open a new door or ledge.
--SAND PLATES
Scattered throughout the game are Sand Plates that have a large beam of
light coming out of it. There are usually 3-4 guards surrounding the
plate that you need to eliminate in order to access it.
Accessing the Sand Plates grants the Prince newer powers or more Sand
Credits.
--SAND CREDITS
Sand Credits are obtained by finding them in hidden Golden Chests,
certain Sand Plates, and successful Quick/Speed Kills.
Everything else like poles, ledges, etc. are back and should be too
familiar for all PoP veterans.
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