Exploring March’s PlayStation Plus Game Lineup: Highlights and New Entries
This month’s PlayStation Plus offerings are anchored by the much-anticipated Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a title that has gained critical acclaim since its release. Joining this exciting addition are other notable titles, including Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, UFC 5, the quirky Arcade Paradise, and the intriguingly named Bang-on Balls: Chronicles. Players interested in reliving classic mech action from the PS1 era can access the first three entries in the Armored Core series, available exclusively to PS Plus Premium subscribers. All these games will be accessible from March 18.
A Closer Look at Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
The latest installment in Ubisoft’s revered franchise has captured player interest with its blend of signature elements like agile parkour mechanics, thrilling sword combat, and intricate platforming challenges filled with magical tricks. Enhanced by stunning visuals characterized by a vibrant color palette, critics have touted it as a standout metroidvania experience. For instance, Engadget’s Lawrence Bonk described it as “a remarkable metroidvania that deserves to be celebrated alongside genre classics such as Hollow Knight and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.”
A noteworthy feature is its “memory shards,” allowing players to capture screenshots of areas for future exploration—an innovative mechanic others within this genre might benefit from emulating. However, balancing ease with challenge is addressed through restrictions on how many memory shards you can hold at once.
Despite receiving glowing reviews soon after launching, it seems that sales figures did not meet expectations; only approximately 300,000 units were sold shortly following release. In line with their usual strategy following lackluster sales figures, Ubisoft disbanded the team responsible for this project—a move regarded with disappointment among fans hoping for further content updates or sequels. Thankfully, many developers have transitioned into other roles within Ubisoft on upcoming projects while another new installment in the franchise is slated for release next year.
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Additions Across Genres for Extra and Premium Subscribers
Pleasing both sports enthusiasts and management sim lovers alike are notable additions such as Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions. This title revitalizes arcade-style soccer gameplay through gripping narratives paired with a mesmerizing visual design; meanwhile, nostalgic gamers can indulge in managing their own space while playing mini-games within Arcade Paradise.
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The Return to Armored Core Classics
This month’s lineup also celebrates nostalgia by revisiting foundational titles at Sony —allowing PS Plus Premium subscribers access to initial releases like Armored Core (1997), Project Phantasma (1997), along with Master Of Arena (1999)—all carefully adapted for modern consoles including PlayStation 4 & Ps five! Bravo!
An Innovative Legacy Propelled Forward
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This selection will be live starting March eighteen—check out all featured entries more thoroughly detailed straight from PlayStation Blog now!**