Retrotopia Talks Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Retrotopia Talks Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

From Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast by Alan, Brian, and Sam

April 25, 2026 · 1h 42m · Episode 155

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The episode discusses the impact and gameplay of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, a PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC game released in 2003 that redefined cinematic platforming with its fluid parkour, time-manipulation mechanics, and story-driven adventure. Players take control of the Prince as he navigates a cursed palace filled with sand monsters, using acrobatics, swordplay, and the iconic Dagger of Time to rewind mistakes, slow down enemies, and solve intricate environmental puzzles, all while unraveling a tale of power, consequence, and redemption. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and…

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Hosts: Alan, Brian, Sam

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Organizations: PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, PC

Products: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

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