Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake – PS4 | citygadgetskenya.co.ke

A remake of one of the most influential action-platformers ever made — this listing covers Ubisoft's rebuild of the 2003 original that helped pioneer modern cinematic platforming.

Product Description

The original Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time was developed by Ubisoft Montreal and released in 2003 to widespread critical acclaim, credited with revitalizing the Prince of Persia franchise and influencing a generation of action-platformers (including, notably, the original Assassin's Creed, which grew out of prototyping work related to this series) through its fluid acrobatic movement, environmental puzzle design, and its signature time-rewind mechanic that let players undo mistimed jumps or fatal mistakes.

A remake, also developed by Ubisoft, was officially announced in 2020 with a planned rebuild of the original's story, environments, and gameplay using updated visuals and refined controls, while preserving the core narrative: an unnamed Prince who unleashes a cursed artifact, the Dagger of Time, which unravels his kingdom's guards into sand-monster enemies, forcing him to use the Dagger's time-manipulation power to undo the damage and stop the primary antagonist. Unusually for a high-profile remake, its original release date was delayed multiple times from an initial 2021 target, with Ubisoft citing a need for additional development time to meet quality expectations following early gameplay reveals that received a notably critical public reception.

Given the project's unusually public and lengthy development difficulties, prospective buyers should verify the current release status and specific edition details of this title directly with Ubisoft or a trusted retailer before purchase, as its history differs meaningfully from a typical, on-schedule remake release.

Similar Games

If you enjoy the Sands of Time's acrobatic platforming and time-manipulation puzzles, you'll also want to try Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for another acrobatic, exploration-heavy action-adventure with a comparable traversal-and-combat structure; Uncharted-style titles for cinematic platforming and environmental puzzle-solving in a similar spirit; and the earlier Assassin's Creed games, which were directly influenced by this franchise's parkour and traversal design in their own early development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to have played the original 2003 Sands of Time?

A: No, the remake is intended to be a complete, standalone retelling accessible to newcomers.

Q: What does the time-rewind mechanic do?

A: It lets you reverse a short window of recent gameplay, undoing fatal falls or missed jumps — one of the defining, influential features of the original game.

Q: Has this remake had a smooth development history?

A: No — it faced multiple public delays from its original planned release window, so we'd recommend confirming current stock and release-version details with us directly before ordering.

Pros

Based on one of the most influential and beloved action-platformers ever made

Time-rewind mechanic offers a distinctive, forgiving approach to platforming challenges

Significant historical importance within the evolution of the genre

Cons

The remake's development was affected by multiple delays and mixed early reception to initial reveals

Combat mechanics in the underlying original are considered dated by modern action-game standards

Premium pricing for a remake of an older title, especially given its rocky development history

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