The Arabian Nights Come Alive.

Reviewed by amiralfars on November 01, 2007  |  report this review

This was the game that really got me into video games. Before, the only games I ever liked were Pokemon on the GB. However, the middle eastern theme alone enticed me and I got it. And LOVED IT!

The plot line is very good for an action game. There's actually two developed characters! The graphics on the characters don't quite hold up to today's standards, but the great Arab and Indian influenced palace in which the story takes place makes up for the mediocre figures.

Game play is good. the fighting style is pretty much just mash A, but the move combinations and special powers to make it fun. You can rewind and slow down time (which is what makes this franchise famous) and also take out every enemy in the vicinity at once. However, I never had the use the latter two on my first go around.

However, just kicking monster's butts isn't what this game is all about. There's a heavy puzzle solving element to this as well. And I don't mean like giant Tetris puzzles, but having to use every ability you possess, mental and physical to find your way out of a room.

Although I love this game, it might not be for you. If you want more action, go for the Warrior Within. However, this game is heavily linked to that game in terms of plot, so you may want to pick this one up just for comprehension purposes. A movie is also being made out of this game, so that's another reason to get it.