Summary
No one was expecting the newPrince of Persiato be one of the top Metroidvania platformers of the recent decade. But Ubisoft has clearly rejuvenated the franchise with a fresh and creative format. However, akin to any game labeled as Metroidvania,The Lost Crownharbors an unexpectedly large number of secrets, concealed features, and unexplained mechanics that might bewilder newcomers. To aid with this, we’ve compiled alist of seven tips and tricks for beginnersto provide you with a head start and help you navigate theenigmatic world of Mount Qaf.
7Buy Missing Map Pieces Early
Look for Fariba in Every New Biome
As a Metroidvania,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crowndoesn’t reveal the entire map from the get-go. You unlock it piece by piece through exploration. But there’s a workaround:buy each Biome’s missing map from the young girl, Fariba. (She’s the one who told you aboutthe Wak-Wak Trees.)
After discovering a new location, look for colorful flags and rugs in the corners. These items signal Fariba’s whereabouts. She also enjoys humming Persian songs. So, if you hear a lovely song, Fariba is nearby.
6Don’t Trust the Walls
The Map is Full of Secret Rooms
Each Biome has multiple secret rooms. Some require special keys, and others are unlocked throughsolvingThe Lost Crownpuzzles. However, most of them are concealed behind fake walls. All you need to do isstrike a suspicious wall once or twiceto access the treasure-filled secret vault.
If you’re lucky enough to have the Prosperity Bird on your side, you’ll have less trouble identifying these hidden locations. She starts singing when you get close to them and flies over to their entrances if they’re in your sight—a true blessing from the Persian gods.
5Start Farming Time Crystals Early
Force-Spawn Enemies and Kill Them Again
Enemies andmonsters respawn when you re-enter an area. Use this to your advantage from the early hours of the gameplay andfarm Time Crystals. There is no limit on how many times you may kill an enemy—and their drops don’t change significantly when you keep eradicating them.
Time Crystals are the primary currency of the newPrince of Persia. You need them to unlock new items and upgrade weapons. The sooner you earn them, the faster you level up.
4Use Teleportation in Puzzle-Solving
The Shadow of the Simurgh is a Problem-Solver
One of the biggest struggles of beginner players inThe Lost Crownis puzzles. The game is rather skimpy with the clues, and you are often left with a bunch of platforms, levers, and gates that make no sense. But here’s the secret:your teleportation ability is a key to solving puzzles. After unlocking the Shadow of the Simurgh Athra Surge, use it smartly in puzzles. When you encounter situations where a platform or gate seems too distant, teleportation is the solution.
InThe Depths, for example, two puzzles demand the use of this ability for resolution. The initial puzzle involves locked gates, unlockable with nearby levers. However, the gate swiftly closes once you release the lever. The second puzzle features stone statues that must be illuminated simultaneously, achieved, as you might have guessed, by employing your Shadow.
3Equip the King Jamshid Amulet
This Charm Exposes Hidden Treasure
Deluxe Edition players have the Prosperity Bird from the starting mission. She sings and flies near hidden treasures and collectibles, exposing their locations. However, regular players must use a workaround for that: they mustunlock and wear the King Jamshid Amulet.
This charm alerts you with a specific sound when a valuable item is in close proximity. Though not as handy as the bird, it effectively assists inlocating hidden rooms and concealed collectibles. (To ensure you catch the Amulet’s signal clearly, consider lowering the in-game music volume.)
2Deflect Enemy Projectiles
A Timely Strike Can Ward Off Shots
While parrying is the main defense inThe Lost Crown, there is another (more fun) way to protect yourself:Strike back enemy projectiles. If you manage to hit an arrow or bomb before it hits you, it gets bounced back toward the enemy.
Keep in mind, however, that not all projectiles are deflectable. Those that are gleaming with red light are particularly undeflectable. All you can do to avoid them is dodge. But if you’re a pro, you can alsosteal those projectiles using your Dimensional Clawand throw them back at the shooter as a deadly response.
1Turn On Platforming Assist
There’s an Option to Skip Parkour Puzzles
In the Gameplay tab of the Settings, there is an accessibility option that lets you skip challenging platforming sections. It’s called “Platforming Assist.” When you turn it on, you’re able to create a portal next to parkour-requiring sections and skip them entirely. The good thing is that the assist option will neither affect any aspect of the gameplay nor disable any achievements.
Even if the Platforming Assist is on, you can still try your luck with parkour sections. The portals won’t automatically teleport you to the other side and will serve as an optional skip button.
