Summary
The Prince of Persiafranchise is making a comebackwith a metroidvania-style gamecalledThe Lost Crown. The title is different from the legendarySands of Timetrilogy.The Lost Crownis set in ancient Persia, at a time when mythological creatures also existed.
These creatures are spread throughout the game, and Sargon will have to defeat them to reach his goal. AsThe Lost Crownhas yet to be released, there is still room for speculation as to which mythological beasts will appear in the game.
8Manticore
Armed With A Deadly Stinger
The Manticore is a popular mythological creature that has appeared in many gaming franchises. It is a beast that has the head of a man (a non-human head in the game), the body of a lion, and the tail of a scorpion. This frightening creature has its roots deep in Persian mythology. It is said that its skin is so dense that no weapon of any sort could penetrate it, making it invincible.
The Manticore was known for devouring humans, which is why it isthe perfect boss for a game. It appeared inThe Lost Crowntrailers multiple times. The Manticore will attack with its limbs as well as its tail, so players have to be on their toes while fighting it.
Giant Snake-Like Creature
Azhdaha is a creature that could be mistaken for a Chinese dragon because of their similar build. In reality, Azhdaha are snake-like entities that can live on land, in the sea, or in the air, making it almost impossible to run away from them. The Azdaha has been mentioned in Shahnameh, which is one of the greatest poems of all time.
InThe Lost Crown, players will fight this mythological creature at some point. The monster’s massive body is definitely going to beits main weapons. The Azhdaha also has a big mouth, which it will indubitably use to bite Sargon. It also seems to be capable of shooting some kind of beam through its oral orifice.
6Hadhayosh
Robust And Quick Beasts
According to Persian mythology, the Hadhayosh were created by the god of the forge. The Hadhayosh are akin to an ox, but instead of having two horns, they have six. The creature’s skin and its horns are made of brass. With a height of 52 feet, the Hadhayosh are much bigger than regular oxen.
Sargon may face a Hadhayosh or a creature similar to it on his journey to save the prince. The beast will most likely use its horns to gorge the hero or maybe charge at him with incredible speed. Once the game is revealed, it will be clear what kind of attacks the Hadhyosh will have.
5Apaosha
Demon With Great Strength
Aposha was a demon who rode a black horse. He was mainly associated with droughts. Apaosha was the antithesis of Tishtyra, an entity that brought fertility. The two engaged in battle twice, with Apaosha coming out on top in the first meeting. Tishtyra had no hope of defeating the demon, but things changed after he received some help. The second clash between the two ended in a victory for Tishtyra.
This particular mythological character will be inThe Lost Crown. In the game, Apaosha will be swift in combat, so Sargon will have to be at his best totake down the demon. Since Apaosha didn’t appear in the trailer for long, it is hard to say what kind of moves players can expect while facing this particular enemy inThe Lost Crown.
4Karmak
Bird Of Prey
In Persian mythology, Karmak is a giant bird that is responsible for the lack of rainfall. The Karmak would use its enormous wings to completely block the sky, thus preventing any rain from reaching the land. Karmak’s actions would often lead to droughts and famines.
Furthermore, the beast would satiate its hunger by consuming human flesh. Most of Karmak’s attacks inPrince of Persia: The Lost Crownare going to be aerial. The monster will likely take flight and swoop down to attack Sargon.
3Div
Man-eating Giants
Div are creatures that have human bodies, but they are bigger. The Div also have horns on their heads and the tusks of a boar. They reveled in killing people and consuming their flesh. The Div were considered ruthless, so a person caught by them would wind up dead.
These monsters can be used as inspiration to create the mobs inThe Lost Crown. Since they wield weapons and have a knack for sorcery, the Div could prove to be extremely challenging enemies.
2Shahmaran
Two-Headed Monster
The Shahmaran are mythological creatures that are half-woman and half-snake. In art, the Shahmaran are drawn as two-headed beings. One head is that of a human female, while the other is that of a snake. Both the heads are covered with crowns.
If the Shahmaran are made a part ofThe Lost Crown, it will be interesting to see if Ubisoft sticks to the mythology completely or adds a few details of their own.
1Djinns
Have Otherworldly Powers
The Djinns haveappeared inPrince of Persiagamesbefore, so it wouldn’t be surprising ifThe Lost Crownincluded them as a way of paying homage. Djinns are armed with special powers that make them extremely dangerous.
There is a good chance that Sargon will encounter at least one Djinn on his travels. Depending on the developers' plans, the Djinn could be one of the biggest threats to Sargon in the game.
