The Best Video Games of 2024 So Far
Prince of Persia The Lost CrownOur pickPrince of Persia The Lost CrownA stunning return to 2D acrobatic explorationA classic series returns to side-scrolling acrobatics in the best action-adventure game of 2024 so far.Buying Options$30 $18 from WootFree (delayed) shipping for Prime members$40 from Ubisoft$30 from PlayStationBuy from Xbox$40 from NintendoPrince of Persia The Lost Crown is a reboot of a legendary gaming franchise, but it pulls from some of the best side-scrolling video games of the past 15 years. Putting you in the role of Sargon, an Immortal tasked with rescuing a prince lost in a bizarre, time-distorted castle, The Lost Crown mixes sword and bow combat with dashes, jumps, teleports, and more. The result will feel familiar to anyone who has played games such as Super Metroid, Super Meat Boy, and Celeste, but the whole is more than just the sum of its influences.All the great gameplay inspiration in the world wouldn’t mean much if The Lost Crown were not an absolute joy...