Prince of Persia (2008) vs Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
The game blends platforming, action, and adventure with a rich narrative that explores themes of faith and destiny, offering a single-player experience across multiple environments and challenging encounters.
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.
- Stunning ancient Persian art direction
- Fluid and responsive parkour system
- Engaging mythological storyline
- Varied puzzle design
- Engaging time‑rewind combat system
- Stunning desert visuals across all platforms
- Deep connection to the Sands of Time narrative
- Smooth parkour and traversal mechanics
- Occasional camera issues during tight platforming sections
- Limited enemy variety
- Some puzzles can feel repetitive
- Occasional camera issues in tight spaces
- Linear level design limits exploration
- Some puzzles feel repetitive after early stages
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataBoth are single‑player, narrative‑driven platformers from Ubisoft, but the 2008 Prince of Persia offers richer mythic storytelling and higher critic scores, while The Forgotten Sands adds a desert setting and a slightly newer release with similar gameplay.
Key differences
- •Story focus: 2008 game centers on Persian mythology; Forgotten Sands ties into Sands of Time saga
- •Setting: Ancient Persia vs. expansive desert environments
- •Developer involvement: Forgotten Sands adds Ubisoft Singapore
- •Critic scores: 84/100 vs. 81/100
- •Age rating: PEGI 12 vs. PEGI 16
Gameplay & fun factor
2008 title highlights fluid parkour, magical abilities and varied puzzles; Forgotten Sands noted similar parkour but less enemy variety.
Platform availability
Both are single‑player releases on PC and consoles of their era; no platform advantage stated.
Price & value
Both are paid one‑time purchases; specific price only given for Forgotten Sands ($59.99), others not specified.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Both are single‑player only; no multiplayer differences.
Content & replayability
2008 game offers deeper mythological story and varied puzzle design; Forgotten Sands described as more linear.
Difficulty & accessibility
Forgotten Sands has PEGI 16 rating suggesting higher difficulty or mature content versus PEGI 12 for 2008 game.
Graphics & performance
Forgotten Sands advertises high‑definition graphics and dynamic weather; 2008 game noted stunning art direction but no HD claim.
Choose Prince of Persia (2008) if…
Buy if you want richer mythic narrative, higher critic rating, and a slightly easier age rating.
Choose Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands if…
Buy if you prefer desert visuals, newer release, and dynamic weather effects.
Common questions
Which game has a higher critic score?
Prince of Persia (2008) has 84/100, while The Forgotten Sands has 81/100.
Are either of the games multiplayer?
Both are single‑player only; no multiplayer components.
Is there a price difference?
The Forgotten Sands lists an MSRP of $59.99; the 2008 game’s price is not specified.