POP The Forgotten Sands Review(*********-/10)

Publisher: UBISOFT

Developer: UBISOFT MONTREAL

System Requirements:

Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP (SP3) / Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7
Processor : Intel Pentium D at 2.6 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Video Card : 256 MB VRAM – DirectX 9.0 compatible video card with Shader Model 3.0 support
Memory : 1 GB RAM (XP) / 2 GB RAM (Vista / 7)
Hard Disk : 8 GB of free Hard Drive space
Sound : DirectX 9.0 compatible Sound Card
Direct X : 9.0c
Controls : Windows compatible Keyboard & Mouse / Controller
Installation : DVD-ROM Drive
Internet : Broadband Internet connection with 128 kbps or faster

PLOT:  The opening shows prince riding on his horse to see his brother Malik but he finds the kingdom under attack. The prince after a lot of effort was able to see his brother. They both fight together with the army but when they reach the treasure vaults Malik commits the mistake to open a burried secret. With a seal he opens up the sand army and Ratash the master of them. Now whosoever touches the sands becomes sand itself. All army turns into sand. Malik and prince got separated in mean time Prince meets a Gin  who takes care of water and kingdom in their she helps prince to put back Ratash and save the kingdom by providing him with powers he never had.

The powers and gameplay are awesome mainly the capability to stop water. Good use of this power is made and Ubisoft has thought a lot on how to make most of it. Now both of them fight separately, if you have played earlier versions you will get essence of Dhaka in Ratash, you have to just run and run but later with a mystical sword prince is able to somewhat kill Ratash but the ending shot was made by his brother, Ratash occupies his brother's body and now uses him by imparting him more and more power.

The ending 3 dimensional fight and video are beautiful and deadly too. The powers to kill and fight are great and you will find fun killing the creatures. Though the game is quiet easy to play and don't offer much hurdles to pass.

If you truely want a game in which you don;t have to think in 3 dimensions but 5 or may be 6 dimensions simultaneously then the game is surely for you.

The game is short though but intact in-place and absolutely no flaw like its earlier version.

Check out some screenshots , gameplay videos and trailers.