100
Tomas Franzese
Digital Trends
“Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a monumental achievement in approachable, seamless Metroidvania design.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Insightful character moments
- Seamless Metroidvania design
- Fluid platforming and combat
- Innovative Memory Shard system
- Accessibility options
- Smooth performance with 60 fps on Switch and 120 fps on PC PS Xbox
Points of Contention
- Narrative bloat
- Overcrowded cast
- Story pacing can feel slow and dialogue‑heavy at the start
- It’s hard to tell which collectibles actually matter
- Some side content feels filler and less engaging
- Brutal Parry Timing
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics90
Jordan Minor
PCMag
“Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the total package, a stunning example of how a 2D Metroidvania can still shine today.”
80
Jake Tucker
TechRadar
“Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown paints a picture of sustainable development as it infuses all the thrills of a modern AAA release into a smaller package.”
80
Cliff Joseph
MacWorld
“The precise timing needed for the game’s combat and movement can be frustrating if you’re not used to arcade games, but it’s good to see Prince Of Persia back on the Mac, and this latest chapter is one of the best arcade games currently available for the Mac.”
