Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is part metroidvania, part soulslike, and all fun

Two weeks into 2024, and we’ve already got a GOTY.

By Ash Parrish, a reporter who has covered the business, culture, and communities of video games for seven years. Previously, she worked at Kotaku.

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Days into 2024 and we’ve already got a strong contender for Game of the Year. Yes, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is that good. I want to get back to playing as quickly as possible so I’ll keep this brief.

(Editor’s note: She does not keep this brief.)

The Lost Crown is a 2D sidescrolling metroidvania. You play as Sargon, a member of the Persian army’s elite Immortals squad. After the prince is

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