GC 2008: Prince of Persia gameplay (featuring dude's head)
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Aug 20th 2008 at 3:15PM }
Down in front! Watch as some guy's head almost steals the spotlight from the Prince ... almost. Be sure to stick around for the slick Okami-esque effects near the end (warning: they're after the lame voice work.).
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
emirabal @ Aug 20th 2008 3:25PM
Why is that guy standing there like a DB, OMFG
emirabal @ Aug 20th 2008 3:26PM
Why is that guy standing there like a DB, OMFG
propeciakid @ Aug 20th 2008 3:29PM
The graphics and gameplay look promising.
However, doesn't his enemy look an awful lot like Raziel from Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver...
elmersglue @ Aug 20th 2008 3:32PM
Extremely vague resemblance, maybe with the colors and the shroud across the face. But I do see overall design resemblances with soul reaver, and since I freaking loved that game, any parallels with it can't be a bad thing.
Jakka @ Aug 20th 2008 3:45PM
Not really.They have a completely different builds.
That's Raziel http://utenti.quipo.it/imperatore85/sfondi/sfondi%20raziel%206.jpg - Sleek, Agile and Athletic he's much more similar to the Prince himself.
Now onto the enemy from the trailer.He's a slow mofo that can barely move.You could have a sandwich and still dodge his attacks.He is fucking huge and fat which doesn't really look like Raziel.
The only things they have in common are rags.
elmersglue @ Aug 20th 2008 3:29PM
Gorgeous. I love the art design.
Jakka @ Aug 20th 2008 3:30PM
Looks good, but this whole co-op jump and the chick following you sucks because Prince is a loner...and they should've kept it that way.
Skor @ Aug 20th 2008 3:31PM
Is it just me, or does the guy's voice sound wimpy and lame? I was expecting a gruff Solid Snake tone.
Erluti @ Aug 20th 2008 3:34PM
I wasn't expecting anything gruff like Solid Snake. I was expecting something more Ewan McGreggor-ish like in the first one.
But your right, this voice is kinda lame. Sounds really anime.
notorietyh @ Aug 20th 2008 3:41PM
I thought he sounded almost exactly liek Nathan rake from Uncharted. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same voice actor
Nate @ Aug 20th 2008 4:38PM
Really didn't sound anything like Nathan Drake.
t_m @ Aug 21st 2008 1:38AM
gruff tones are what ruined the second one.
I want the voice actor from sands of time.. that is all thats needed.
Erluti @ Aug 20th 2008 3:33PM
I love how proud the dude looks in the end.
kaneda @ Aug 20th 2008 3:34PM
Ugh. They could do better on the prince's voice and attitude. What is he, Peter Parkour?
catapult37 @ Aug 20th 2008 3:49PM
Excellent pun! Sir, I congratulate you. Double points for the apt Peter Parker comparison.
I have to say the voice surprised me too, but I kind of like it. The art and gameplay look really unique -- I'm glad they didn't go too self-serious on the voice acting. Adds a lighter touch that I think will be welcome.
sicsided @ Aug 20th 2008 3:38PM
Yorda?
Looks interesting, hopefully will restore my faith in the series, as the first PS2 iteration was the last one i liked. The art is quite lovely.
Kassu @ Aug 20th 2008 3:46PM
Well, he sure said some worrying shit.
Shifting emphasis from awsome and flashy "Look mom, I can take on 10 monsters at once" combat to "Block, block, block, counter" 1-on-1 combat?
Highway to fail.
catapult37 @ Aug 20th 2008 3:51PM
Wrong, wrong. Switching from unengaging one-on-many combat to what appears to be deeper, strategic (hint: blocking is not lame) combat one-on-one is an improvement.
Jakka @ Aug 20th 2008 3:57PM
Right, right.
Ninja Gaiden 2 > Soul Calibur (It's -ur, STOP MISSPELLING YOU MORONS!)
Fullmetal Salchemist @ Aug 20th 2008 4:19PM
You call them morons for typing the word correctly? Yeah, the game series is called Soul Calibur. "Calibur" is also not a word.
Phillip @ Aug 20th 2008 3:52PM
Omigosh! Holy Crap! They're playing... the exact same part of the game they showed at E3.
...wait, how was this spectacular again?
bouille @ Aug 20th 2008 6:02PM
First: Dude get AWAY from the screen!
Second: Where's my rewind time?
Third: WTF!? Is the prince now some kind of actor out of a pop-aolescent movie?
Asher @ Aug 20th 2008 4:04PM
Looks okay. I really liked the first one, but barely played the other two. The whole co-op jump thing looks kinda weird and the blocking animation looks lame as well, but I guess they have time to fix it.... hopefully.
nima @ Aug 21st 2008 5:25PM
anyone else think this age confirmation thing is pointless & annoying? like seriously, someone 10-18 isn't going to put that they're 22?
J @ Aug 20th 2008 4:34PM
I didn't know that MST3K was putting out a game!!?!
Oh... :(
gaymerxbox360 @ Aug 20th 2008 5:10PM
say what???
Superstar90 @ Aug 20th 2008 7:10PM
That game is so a must buy... looks amazing.
LuckyEMS @ Aug 20th 2008 8:04PM
i think im done with the Prince of Persia series now
Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Aug 20th 2008 8:46PM
agreed, this looks dumb and unexciting.
Roto13 @ Aug 20th 2008 11:49PM
Wow, this game is totally Okami. That means it'll be awesome but sell like four copies, further strengthening my disdain for gamers.
I need a drink.
Indigeek @ Sep 2nd 2008 3:22PM
Aww, look at the pretty butterflies! Gah! From the first trailer, I was expecting Assassin's Creed graphics with DMC4-combat. Instead what we have here is Prince of Persia: Twilight Princess. Way too lame to be called "next-gen".