Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is an action-adventure game developed for the Nintendo Wii by Ubisoft Qubec. Distinct from other versions, it features a unique storyline and gameplay that incorporates both Wii motion controls and traditional buttons. The game supports local multiplayer, allowing a second player to assist by manipulating enemies and traps. Additional content includes unlockable character skins, art galleries, and the classic 1992 Prince of Persia game. While criticized for outdated graphics and simplistic combat, it received praise for its innovative gameplay and production quality.
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands was a game made for the Nintendo Wii by Ubisoft Qubec. The game features a completely different storyline and setting from other versions of the game (under the same title), as well as totally different gameplay mechanics, as the game makes use of the Wii's motion control as well as conventional buttons. The Wii version of the game also features local multiplayer, in which a second player can aid the first player by freezing on-screen enemies or traps for them, or helping to unlock secret areas. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for the Wii also features some bonus content, such as unlockable in-game character skins, art galleries, developer diaries, bonus levels, and the original 1992 version of Prince of Persia. The game is popularly referred to as having last generation graphics and dull combat, but was generally praised for its unique and creative gameplay mechanics as well as its overall strong production values, including its unique storyline.