A 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania game from Ubisoft Montpellier Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Finally released on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It is a long and challenging action platformer with lots of powerful bosses and complex puzzles. Here are a bunch of essential tips to make your trip a little easier.
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The lost crown It follows young Sargon, the newest member of a warrior clan known as the Immortals. He was assigned to track down the kidnapped Prince Ghassan, who was dragged to the cursed city of Jabal Qaf. The game has a lot of tracks you can unlock, collectibles you can find, and equipment you can unlock. It’s easy to get lost or stuck, but I’ve got your back.
Throw your chakram often
About an hour or two into the game, you’ll unlock a new weapon: the bow. This weapon acts as a throwable chakram and serves several functions, including summoning platforms and opening portals. The double-edged weapon can also be used in combat as a projectile that becomes faster and stronger each time you block it. Furthermore, you can use Chakram to access the memories of out-of-reach resources without having to perform a complex process in the platform domain. Make sure to use this chakram often, as it will make collecting items less frustrating.
Upgrade your equipment regularly
The fiery blacksmith – and ultimate goddess – Kaheva opens her niche to you shortly after you arrive in the central area of The Haven. But she’s not the only shop owner who can improve your gear. While Kaheva can improve the damage dealt to your bows and swords, The Mage, an elderly woman who runs an equipment shop in The Haven, can increase the number of health flasks you can carry and improve the effectiveness of her healing. Furthermore, both shopkeepers can boost the status effects of your amulets, which are equippable pieces of gear that provide benefits such as increased melee damage at low health or reduced damage from environmental hazards. It is worth returning to The Haven to upgrade your equipment as much as possible. These bosses don’t mess around, so you’ll need all the boosts you can get. Trust me.
Don’t forget the sword master
Speaking of The Haven, another one you should visit regularly is the sword master Artaban. Artaban is SargonA boss throughout the story, teaching you effective ways to defeat your enemies in battles. You must also do his combat challenges to obtain Time Crystals, one of the currencies used to purchase items and upgrade equipment. The challenges themselves are simple, and with enough practice and patience, they’ll help you become more comfortable using all of Sargon’s kicking abilities seriously.
Take photos of unforgettable places
With the eye of the wanderer, A true innovation in the Metroidvania genreYou can take screenshots that appear as icons on the mini-map, which helps make the backtracking process easier. Instead of trying to memorize where something is, you can use the upgradeable resource known as Memory Shards to take a quick photo to remember where it is. When you’re done with the photo, you can delete the screenshot to make room for more photos. Simply hold down the D-pad and snap away. Your brain will thank you for it.
Make sure to finish those side quests
As you explore Mount Qaf, you will encounter characters who need help. It could be deciphering an ancient text or finding an old woman’s children. Either way, these side quests reward you with some goodies, from coins you can use at different shopkeepers to resources needed to upgrade your equipment. Depending on the complexity and length of the goal, you may get it Soma petal, which increases your maximum health when you collect four of them. Be a good immortal and help some people. It will be worth your time.
Take advantage of guided mode in settings
You are offered two game modes when starting out: Exploration and Guide. Exploration mode is the default, giving you a little direction for story missions and side missions on the minimap. With Guided Mode, you get even more help as the mini-map populates icons for mission objectives, doors, paths, and upgrades you’ve unlocked. Guessing game. You’ll still get lost, so don’t worry about that. Guided mode will make you not get lost. You can toggle this setting at any time, you are not limited to what you chose at the start of the game.
Adjust the difficulty to suit your preferred play style
The lost crown It is a brilliant example of accessibility in video games. In the extensive settings menu, you can make parries easier, extend the invulnerability you receive while dodging, skip difficult platforming sections, show markers for interactive items in the world, and much more. This game really lets you customize the experience to your liking, so you should do it. There’s bound to be a place here that gives you the kind of Metroidvania experience you’re looking for.
Always, always, always buy area maps from Fariba
Fariba has extensive knowledge of the Cursed City, and often has maps for sale. These maps reveal everything you need to know about that specific area, including potential secrets and unexplored locations. Their location varies, and they are usually difficult to find, often holed up in a room behind a complex section of platforms. But capture Map of the area thereof It will save you time in the long run. The best part? Unlike some other shopkeepers whose goods can be a bit pricey, Fariba sells her services for only 50 time crystals. That’s a deal breaker in my book.
Don’t do too much backtracking until you get the last bit of strength
The lost crown It relies on returning to previously visited areas with new powers, so it’s tempting to backtrack once you’ve obtained a new time-bending ability. But take it from me, you’ll have to wait until you get the last power, the Fabric of Time. You won’t get to grips with it until about three-quarters of the way through the story, but waiting to get your hands on this type of wrestling will save you time and frustration. Before this point, the majority of your backtracking will be blocked by floating hooks that require access to the Fabric of Time. There’s no smart way to get around these sections without it, so you’ll have to wait as well. Moreover, by the time you unlock it, you will be in extremely OP mode and not even the toughest boss will be able to stop you.
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Here are nine tips that will help you control time and survive death Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Even though I beat the story, I still have a lot of collectibles to find and side quests to complete. Good luck in Jabal Qaf. Prince Ghassan needs us both.