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Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands vs Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

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Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten SandsReturn to the Sands of Time with an epic desert adventure.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Prince of Persia: Warrior WithinA darker, faster‑paced quest to escape a relentless time‑hungry enemy
Overview
Description

The Prince rides through a scorching desert to reunite with his brother Malik, only to discover a kingdom under siege by the sand‑born Solomon’s Army. Harnessing ancient seals, the Prince battles through treacherous vaults and sprawling cities to stop the unleashed power. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Singapore, the game blends fluid parkour, time‑bending combat, and intricate puzzles across PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, delivering a single‑player experience that continues the beloved Sands of Time storyline.

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within thrusts players into a gritty, time‑bending adventure where the Prince must battle relentless foes and solve intricate puzzles to break free from the Dahaka's curse. The game blends fluid parkour movement with brutal hack‑and‑slash combat, delivering a visceral experience across PC, iOS, and PlayStation 2. With a darker narrative tone and expanded combat mechanics, Warrior Within builds on its predecessor’s platforming roots while introducing new weapons, enemy types, and a more open world to explore. Its single‑player focus and mature rating make it a standout title for fans of action‑adventure games.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Hack & Slash
Best for
Action‑platform fans
Action‑adventure fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$29.99−50%
release date
2010-05-18
2004-11-30
Specifications
developer
Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Singapore
Ubisoft Montreal
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Ubisoft Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
81/100+1%
80/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging time‑rewind combat system
  • Stunning desert visuals across all platforms
  • Deep connection to the Sands of Time narrative
  • Smooth parkour and traversal mechanics
  • Engaging, fast‑paced combat system
  • Rich, atmospheric world design
  • Deep time‑manipulation mechanics
  • Strong narrative with multiple endings
Cons
  • Occasional camera issues in tight spaces
  • Linear level design limits exploration
  • Some puzzles feel repetitive after early stages
  • Occasional camera issues during platforming
  • Higher difficulty may deter casual players
  • Limited replay value after story completion
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The Verdict

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Warrior Within offers a cheaper, darker, and more challenging experience with multiple endings, while The Forgotten Sands provides newer graphics, broader platform support, and a more accessible difficulty.

Key differences

  • •Price: $29.99 vs $59.99
  • •Graphics: gritty 2004 style vs high‑definition cinematic visuals
  • •Platform support: only listed for Forgotten Sands (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
  • •Difficulty: Warrior Within is harder; Forgotten Sands is less demanding
  • •Narrative depth: Warrior Within has branching endings; Forgotten Sands follows a linear Sands‑of‑Time storyline
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Gameplay & fun factor

Warrior Within adds combo combat, multiple endings and deeper time‑manipulation mechanics.

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

Platform availability

Forgotten Sands lists PS3, Xbox 360 and PC; Warrior Within provides no platform data.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

Price & value

Warrior Within costs $29.99, half the price of Forgotten Sands.

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both are single‑player only.

Tie

Content & replayability

Warrior Within limited after story; Forgotten Sands linear design limits exploration – comparable constraints.

Tie

Difficulty & accessibility

Warrior Within is noted as higher difficulty; Forgotten Sands has no such warning.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

Graphics & performance

Forgotten Sands advertises high‑definition graphics and cinematic cutscenes; Warrior Within described only as gritty visual style.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

Choose Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands if…

Buyers who prefer newer HD visuals, broader console options, and a more accessible difficulty.

Choose Prince of Persia: Warrior Within if…

Buyers who want a cheaper, deeper, harder game with multiple endings and don’t need modern console support.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Warrior Within costs $29.99; The Forgotten Sands costs $59.99.

Is one game harder than the other?

Warrior Within is described as higher difficulty that may deter casual players; Forgotten Sands has no difficulty warning.

Do both games run on current consoles?

Forgotten Sands lists PS3, Xbox 360 and PC; Warrior Within provides no platform information.