While Yahtzee's look at Prince of Persia was well and good, those who prefer a more diplomatic approach may want to check out Tom Cross' (of GameSetWatch) take.

He looks deep into what many gamers are hating on the game for and ultimately comes to the conclusion that despite its flaws, the game is well worth playing and is actually quite daring in many of the things it tries.

When I started playing the newest Prince of Persia, I suspected that I’d found one of those rare games that was completely willing to subject itself to the rigors of actual storytelling and narrative substance. I was correct, and had one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had playing a game.

Imagine my surprise, then, when it became apparent that most of the gaming press disagreed with me. People have criticized its emphasis of “style over substance,” a demerit that I can’t believe people are still using, seeing as it relies on some extremely problematic assumptions concerning the definitions of the words “style” and “substance.”

chautemoc via gamesetwatch.com »