Conclusion of the Sands of Time trilogy, reconciling the first's spirit with the second's combat. The Dark Prince and his chain power is a satisfying mechanic. Good balance between platforming and combat. A worthy ending for an excellent trilogy.
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Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
Back in Babylon, the Prince inadvertently unleashes a dark force that imposes on him a shadowy alter ego with deadly chain powers, bringing the Sands of Time trilogy to its close. Published by Ubisoft, released in 2005 in the United States and Europe. Features two alternating playable characters, quick stealth kill mechanics, a conclusive storyline, devastated Babylon environments, and an epic tone.
Prince of Persia - The Two Thrones review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
The dark alter ego is rendered through material rather than costume: a flow of liquid gold invades the skin, sets into gleaming veins and turns the arm into a chain. The switch from one form to the other is seen on the model itself, without a cut, which makes the corruption physical rather than symbolic.
When the alter ego takes over, a whispered voice is mixed dead centre, very close, with no reverberation, as if it came not from the scene but from the head of whoever is playing. The rest of the orchestration then moves out to the sides to make room, and the mere return of silence signals that control has been regained.
The Prince comes home with knowledge nobody shares: the events he erased left a trace only in his memory, and Farah passes him without recognising him. That documentary solitude weighs heavier than the threat itself, since he has to convince without being able to prove anything at all.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾6,2 GB📅01/12/2005
Published by Ubisoft
Prince of Persia - The Two Thrones (Xbox) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Prince of Persia The Two Thrones, the conclusion of Ubisoft's Sands trilogy that brings the Prince back to Babylon and blends stealth, combat and acrobatics in an ambitious cycle ending. Still common, its collector interest rests on this status as the final piece of a beloved trilogy rather than scarcity. A valued piece for those completing the saga on the console, whose desirability rests on set coherence.
Is Prince of Persia - The Two Thrones still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2005, Ubisoft Montreal's third entry seeks a balance between the radiance of Sands of Time and the aggression of Warrior Within. The Speed Kill sequences, born from stealth assassination, bring a welcome edge, and the psychological duality between the Prince and his dark double gives real relief to the story. Babylon unfolds with elegant set design. A handful of chariot chase sequences and occasionally confused combat weigh against the package. Recommended today for Prince of Persia fans and for action platform devotees fond of Ubisoft Montreal's golden authorial run on the original Xbox.
