But it’s Sargon’s parry attack that really makes his blades sing.

It requires reasonably precise timing, but the window isn’t so narrow as to feel punishing or frustrating.

Unlike Sands Of Time, this isn’t simply a redo safety net, you see.

Sargon faces away from the camera in artwork for Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

I’m also excited to see exactly where else Mount Qaf will take us on Sargon’s journey.

Thankfully, you’ll only respawn here when your health bar properly hits zero.

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Sargon slices a monster beneath a large water wheel in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon jumps onto a waterwheel platform in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon slices a zombie monster from behind  in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon parries a large soldier  in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon knees a big warrior in the face in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon enters an autumnal forest scene in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon looks at a golden Wak Wak tree in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon air dashes in a forest scene in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon crouches after dealing a big blow to a manticore boss in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon parries a forest creature in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon crosses his arms ready to strike in a special attack in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

Sargon encounters a purple temporal anomaly in a ruined city in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown