Prince of Persia crosses swords with the PSP @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on September 13, 2006

News: The Prince takes up arms on Sony's portable for a second time.

Last year's Prince of Persia: Revelations was a PSP-specific port of POP: Warrior Within with all sorts of PSP-exclusive extras. Well, Ubisoft plans to do it again as they've announced that POP: The Two Thrones will be reworked into the PSP title Prince of Persia: Rival Swords. The second PSP Prince of Persia game will once again be developed by Pipeworks and is scheduled to ship in early 2007 (or late 2006 if you're in Europe).

Prince of Persia: Rival Swords follows the same story as The Two Thrones with Kaileena, the Dark Prince and the war in Babylon. But it also adds a multiplayer component and chariot racing levels.

Other features include:

New multiplayer experience: Versus play in timed races as either the Prince or Dark Prince. Interrupt and impede your opponent's progress by activating switches in your own level that will trigger traps and obstacles in their level.

Play and master two distinct characters: Wield the powers and weapons of two master warriors with different combat styles, attitudes and histories.

Choose your way to kill: Master the expanded Free-Form Fighting system to destroy enemies in your own style, strangle them from afar with the deadly Daggertail, or surprise them with crafty Speed Kills Ц the choice is yours.

Battle freely through Babylon: Dominate enemies on perilous rooftops, dodge through chaotic streets and ambush pursuers in dark underground passageways.

Immerse yourself in a dramatic story: Experience unparalleled depth in storytelling as you fight your way through a twisting tale filled with adrenaline, tension and discovery.

Brand-new chariot combat levels: Seize the reins of a chariot and battle through brand-new levels that are immediately available in the Main Menu for a quick adrenaline rush.

Experience a masterful blend of gameplay: True to the Prince of Persia franchise, the game provides a variety of action combat, agility and story-driven puzzles Ц all masterfully blended into a rich gaming experience.

We'll have more on Prince of Persia: Rival Swords soon.