Ostensibly The Best of the POP series, yet distinctly unlikely to be remembered in years to come with the same wide-eyed fervour as its progenitor The Sands Of Time, The Two Thrones remains a fun, solid foray into everything our kid the prince does best.
A purist like myself might argue that some of the 'hooks' to the game jar slightly - primarily the stealthy speed-kills and the frustrating chariot chases - but as far as fighting and puzzling goes, The Two Thrones outclasses the indomitable Lara Croft's Legend with ease.
The schizophrenic divide between the nice prince and the nasty, as ably displayed by the superb jaggedness and brutality of the Daggertail weapon, works really well too. However, the real joy comes through the sheer challenge and fluidity of the game.
Deep down, I'd rather you sample the narrative charm of SOT, but The Two Thrones is a far more proficient combat and adrenalin machine. The choice is yours.
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