Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review — 2024’s first must-play

I love Metroidvanias. It’s the genre of video game that I’m probably thinking about the most. There’s just something about that combination of 2D platforming, action and exploration that speaks to me.

In my head, I often organize my own personal “best Metroidvanias ever” list. It of course includes the standard bearers, Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (along with other games from those series). Then there’s the modern classics, games like the Ori series and Hollow Knight that have taken the formula and made them interesting with new mechanics and art styles.