Ubisoft Details Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for Wii

Ubisoft’s Quebec City Studio released information detailing the features and content of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for Wii.

According to Ubisoft, this new Prince of Persia adventure was “built from the ground up for the Wii,” and will give players more than 15 hours of puzzle-platform gameplay. The Forgotten Sands for Wii will incorporate motion controls, “utilizes the full graphical capabilities of the Wii system,” and appears to allow players to control the sands; shifting the environments as you see fit to advance through the story and find secret areas.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is set for release on May 18, 2010 across North America.

Press Release:

February 16, 2010 – SAN FRANCISCO – Today Ubisoft unveiled new details for the upcoming release of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for the Wii system from Nintendo. Developed by Ubisoft’s Quebec City Studio and built entirely from the ground up, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands utilizes the full graphical capabilities of the Wii system. This chapter in the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia Sands of Time series introduces players to a brand new storyline complete with new characters and powers that transcend both nature and time. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is scheduled to ship May 18, 2010.

About the Game

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for Wii is a new installment in the popular Prince of Persia series and presents a new adventure within the Sands of Time universe. After leaving his father’s kingdom to prove his worth, the Prince is drawn toward a mysterious realm. He quickly discovers that he must harness his acrobatic abilities and powers over the environment to not only survive, but to save a mystic palace from unfathomable evil. Game features include:

• Classic Gameplay Reinvented: By utilizing the Prince’s acrobatic prowess, players will be able to perform unparalleled feats from maneuvering through treacherous traps and combating massive enemies, to solving elaborate puzzles in an effort to survive.
• Create Your Own Path: The Prince will possess supreme mastery over his environment and enemies. By manipulating his power over sand, The Prince will uncover new areas to explore that will only be accessible by wielding his new powers, skills and abilities.
• Impressive Graphics for Wii: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands utilizes advanced technologies to deliver a smooth, clear and impressive graphical experience on Wii. With 15 hours of original storyline as well as alternate paths, secret areas and unlockables, The Forgotten Sands provides players with a significant adventure that rewards exploration and encourages replayability.
• A Blockbuster Experience: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands will treat players to a variety of unforgettable locales that complement the Wii’s unique controls and capabilities. Epic in-game moments aim to have fans on the edge of their seats as the Prince battles with ferocious beasts and colossal bosses.

For more information on Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands please visit: www.princeofpersiagame.com

About Ubisoft:

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