Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

About David Knight

David Knight has been an avid gamer since the days of the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64. His first foray into the gaming industry came in 1995, as a scenario designer for SSI's WWII strategy game Steel Panthers. As online gaming communities sprung up across the Web, David lent his enthusiasm and design skills to many fan sites. In 1998 he co-founded and co-hosted Game Waves, a weekly webcast featuring industry news and game reviews. David's involvement with Prima Games began in the late 90s as a technical editor. After co-authoring a couple of guides with his brother Michael, David authored his first solo game guide in 2002 for Rollercoaster Tycoon 2. Since then he's written more than a dozen guides for Prima Games, including books for Battlefield 1942, Star Wars Battlefront, and SWAT 4.

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About the Book

Welcome to the official game guide for Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. This installment of the popular series takes place between Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones, filling in the gap between the Prince’s adventures in Azad and Babylon. The Prince’s return to his family’s kingdom is rife with peril as a new threat emerges from the
desert sand—a threat that was locked away for centuries but has now been released. Now the fate of the kingdom and the world at large rests in the able hands of the Prince. Do you have what it takes to restore order? Fortunately, you won’t be alone. This guide contains everything you need to know to survive this latest adventure. So set aside your fears and leap into action.¶
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Whether you’re new to Prince of Persia or not, study the Palace Survival chapter to understand the gameplay mechanics. From acrobatics to combat to magic, every move is discussed, giving you insight in how to maneuver around the palace like a true Prince. The chapter also covers the new upgrade menu, helping you choose the right upgrades and powers to match your style of play.¶
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Need help defeating the denizens of the sand army? Then look no further than the Sand Army chapter. All enemies and bosses are covered, complete with takedown tactics for each. Learn how to avoid each enemy’s attack and exploit weaknesses with effective counterattacks of your own.¶
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The Prince’s latest adventure offers a challenging mix of combat and platforming sequences. The Walkthrough chapter covers all aspects of this adventure, taking a step-by-step approach to guarantee you’re never left wondering what to do next. The walkthrough also provides useful tips on when and where specific Achievements or Trophies can be earned, helping you get the most out of your first run through the game. Each sarcophagus location is also revealed with its own map, showing how to reach each secret area. Once you complete the game, give the different challenge modes a shot and see how long you can last in a chaotic arena-style battle.¶
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Flip to the Appendix chapter of the guide for quick reference materials including a sarcophagus checklist, details on unlockable content, Uplay actions/rewards, Xbox 360 Achievements, and PlayStation3 Trophies.¶