Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Demo

Whenever royalty is involved, whether it's kings, dukes or emperors, they do not usually handle problems on their own, let alone fight their way through hordes of enemies in order to protect the kingdom. In Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, on the other hand, being the next in line for a shiny crown does not affect the prince's ability to get into trouble and face off against the spawns of hell on a regular basis.

As with the previous title, Warrior Within features the daring young prince and his legendary journeys caused by the sands of time, which were the focus of the first episode in the series. Using their power, you are able to turn back time whenever you need to do so, which really comes in handy when you are always balancing on shaky platforms and jumping from one trap-ridden castle dungeon to another.

The main story line follows the events that take place a few years after those from The Sands of Time and they feature the prince being constantly chased by a terrifying monster called Dahaka. Since it cannot be defeated and it continuously hunts the unlucky warrior, you must run whenever you happen to encounter it. In the end, there are two possible endings that conclude the story, both of which depend on what you achieve during the rest of the game.

As the prince demonstrated in the first episode, he is quite capable of performing some impressive acrobatics during the fighting sequences, which can be used to inflict maximum damage on multiple foes at once. In Warrior Within, the same mechanics are used, with the only difference being that they are even more refined and they allow for an even larger degree of freedom when it comes to dealing with your enemies.

The other half of the game is spent trying to pass through the trap-infested corridors of ancient castles and dungeons, all of which require precise coordination in order to be able to advance. Hence, whether you have to time your steps and avoid moving traps from hitting you, or you have to perform a precise sequence of jumps and wall runs to reach a certain area, the game always keeps you on your toes.

In the end, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within may not be as revolutionary as The Sands of Time was, but it does improve on it quite a lot. Thus, thanks to the heavily refined combat system and the new acrobatics you can perform, the game is packed with countless hours of fun and entertainment.