I don't know why this game is classified Fantasy Action Adventure here as it is almost certainly a mildly atypical platformer. It IS fun. I don't usually care for platformers but this one was fun. The areas are interesting and numerous with enough variation to keep your eyes pleased. The graphics are really pretty and a bit off-beat (at least as far as the character portrayals). The story is interesting if a little thin. Unfortunately, the "mystery" grows a little tiresome toward the end. The characters are likable, especially Elika. The prince is a little one dimensional (if you will pardon the pun) and there are some lost story embellishment opportunities with Elika's father and the nemesis itself as well. The interaction between the two main characters is also weak and vague. Under these disappointments lies the gameplay which is fun, engrossing, dynamic and smooth. It is the real star of the game, followed closely by the original looking graphics. The combat system is typical for these types of games. I have to say I am not a big fan of the "carpel tunnel syndrome" school of button mashing, but at least this game keeps it to a fair minimum. The interface for the game is minimal and there is no inventory whatsoever. I won't give away the ending but I will say it was nicely done, although a bit predictable and left me unsatisfied. You will know why when you play it...
I've never been into PoP of the franchise, the early originals passed me by and when I was introduced to 3D PoP games with "The Sands Of Time" series, the frustrating difficulty levels made me feel like the game had aban... Read Full Review
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