Brilliantly designed metroidvania with a high degree of polish. It excels in its interesting combat, brilliant traversal mechanics, worthwhile exploration, and strong art direction. The narrative certainly takes a back seat here, although a slew of interesting lore can be obtained by way of lengthily written collectibles. The actual delivery of the story teeters on being a bit cheesy at times, but it is overall serviceable. Puzzles found in Mount Qaf are well-integrated with the stellar platforming mechanics, so they added extra flare onto side quests that weren't particularly interesting from a story perspective.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an excellent metroidvania that should be enjoyed by any fans of the genre. It should also be commended for its own unique combat, traversal, progression and vibrant art styling.