It was then we realized what wasn't included in the trailer: Our almost comically meaty hands. Now we're in doubt that we'll be able to see any of the on-screen action behind our mitts, leaving us just as nervous about the game as when we started. So, we'll rely on your judgment: How's it looking to you?
See first trailer for Prince of Persia: The Fallen King
by Justin McElroy 
on Jul 23rd 2008 6:00PM
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It was then we realized what wasn't included in the trailer: Our almost comically meaty hands. Now we're in doubt that we'll be able to see any of the on-screen action behind our mitts, leaving us just as nervous about the game as when we started. So, we'll rely on your judgment: How's it looking to you?
Reader Comments (28)
Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 6:19PM (Unverified) said
Reminds me of the old Genesis Disney's Alladin game.....
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 8:53PM CommentSystem said
+1 for exactly thinking the same as you did when i saw it.
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 6:23PM (Unverified) said
Do you think you are the only one that played Aladdin for the SNES? (I played the PC version)
He looks like Aladdin until you zoom in the he looks like Toon link.
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He looks like Aladdin until you zoom in the he looks like Toon link.
Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 6:21PM (Unverified) said
Aladdin,long time no see pal how are you?Oh Wait,is that who? HOW? ,Why?!
Who is traveling with Toon link this time, the little redhood?
(Is not Prince of Persia unless 90% of the game is made of cheap deaths and frustration the rest is awesomeness. Wait to go to screw POP Ubish*t.)
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Who is traveling with Toon link this time, the little redhood?
(Is not Prince of Persia unless 90% of the game is made of cheap deaths and frustration the rest is awesomeness. Wait to go to screw POP Ubish*t.)
Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 6:23PM Levi Partridge said
I feel your pain Justin. There is a good reason why my nickname at work is Meatpaws. However, if I'm able to play Ninja Gaiden DS, I think I should be able to play this.
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 6:37PM (Unverified) said
Eh no
Pc and Consoles then handhelds also Oddworld is better suited for Pc so STFU lol.
I'm a fan of the series but they should port Oddysey and Exodus.
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Pc and Consoles then handhelds also Oddworld is better suited for Pc so STFU lol.
I'm a fan of the series but they should port Oddysey and Exodus.
Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 7:46PM (Unverified) said
i agree. i can't count how many DS games have been released that needlessly utilise the stylus, when a simple button press would suffice. a handful of games have pulled it off somewhat successfully, while too many others failed.
yes, i know the DS includes a touch-screen and stylus -- that doesn't mean you have to use them! cars have reverse, but that doesn't mean we want to back-up everywhere we go.
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yes, i know the DS includes a touch-screen and stylus -- that doesn't mean you have to use them! cars have reverse, but that doesn't mean we want to back-up everywhere we go.
Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 8:22PM SheppyReturns said
I'd say the repositioning of bombs being thrown by the boss makes a decent arguement for this touch screen control. My only concern is if they combine traditional with with touch screen controls. Most of the failed attempts combined both...
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 7:01PM (Unverified) said
what is the point of the top screen other than making the system awkward to hold?
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 7:27PM (Unverified) said
I still don't quite understand how the game controls. A lot of the time there didn't seem to be any stylusing going on at all. Does the game use buttons AND stylus, or what?
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 10:12PM ChrisAre said
/the stylus comes on the screen, performs a movement, then the same movement continues w/o the stylus. Then it'll show up again to demonstrate the prince doing something else- ie picking up the coins, then slashing the sword. At least, that's how I interpreted it.
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 7:50PM (Unverified) said
also, it would seem jumping in this game causes violent and noisy hiccups for the prince. it's like Strider 2's perpetual screaming all over again.
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 8:23PM SheppyReturns said
Hate to say "I told you so" but "I told you so." I saw the character design and didn't instantly dismiss the title. Now that gameplay has been shown, it's on my DS watch list....
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 11:54PM (Unverified) said
I bow respectfully to you sir. I was a loud naysayer from the moment I first saw that Ubi was doing a DS POP, but after watching this trailer, it looks like they're putting some effort into it. It's on my radar as well.
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 9:12PM (Unverified) said
I don't know what the fuck that was, but it sure wasnt PoP - I hardly saw any combat aside from some basic slashes, that can't be right.
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Posted: Jul 23rd 2008 9:22PM SheppyReturns said
You DO know they made Prince of Persia games before 2002, right? Just saying...
Also, current POP games hardly focus on the combat... wow, come to think of it... that was an all around fucktarded observation. Gratz!
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Also, current POP games hardly focus on the combat... wow, come to think of it... that was an all around fucktarded observation. Gratz!
Posted: Jul 24th 2008 6:02AM (Unverified) said
Whut?
Yes, I've played the FIRST PoP's. They were boring, no fancy sparkly combat. Hence, this is boring too.
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Yes, I've played the FIRST PoP's. They were boring, no fancy sparkly combat. Hence, this is boring too.
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