Prince of Persia The Lost Crown test on ASUS ROG Ally Extreme
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested the release version of Prince of Persia The Lost Crown at low, medium and high graphics settings on the ASUS ROG Ally Extreme portable console. Also, during the tests we conducted, we assessed the performance and quality of the graphic display of the game itself.
| ASUS ROG Ally Extreme |
ASUS ROG Ally is an exceptionally beautifully balanced gaming device that promises high performance in the most demanding games.
ASUS ROG Ally is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 series processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, making it capable of handling the latest games without slowdown. The RDNA 3 graphics engine delivers excellent graphics and supports AMD upscaling technologies such as FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and Radeon Super Resolution (RSR), allowing gamers to enjoy high-quality images and smooth gameplay.
The 1920x1080 resolution on the 7" IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate ensures games are crisp and vibrant. This allows for stunning visual emotion in the most dynamic games.
With 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of PCIe Gen4 storage, ROG Ally is ready to run the most demanding games and access data quickly. The Zero Gravity cooling system allows you to maintain high performance even in the most loaded games, while minimizing heat generation and noise.
ASUS ROG Ally is not just a portable device; It is the art of performance that will bring you unforgettable gaming moments anywhere and anytime.
A detailed review of the device is available here.
| THE GRAFICAL PART |
This subsection of our review highlights the main graphical aspects of this game. Particular attention is paid to the version of the graphics engine used, the version of the API used, graphic settings and the quality of development of the main visual aspects.
| SUPPORTED OS AND GRAPHICS API |
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is supported by Windows 10/11.
The priority and main graphics API for Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is DX12 .
| GAME ENGINE (SCREENSHOTS TAKEN ON ASUS ROG Ally CONSOLE AT HIGH QUALITY SETTINGS) |
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown , the latest game in the famous series from Ubisoft, is a great example of the use of the Unity game engine. Unity is a powerful video game development tool that offers flexibility and performance. Let's take a look at how this engine played a key role in creating an immersive gaming experience in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown .
Gameplay Features
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a mixture of action-adventure and platforming genres, and Unity fully exploits the potential of this combination. The main character, Sargon, has unique skills such as jumping, sliding and running in the air. Unity allows you to create smooth and realistic animations, which adds dynamism to your character's movements.
Sargon's weapons, his dual swords, are also integrated into the gameplay using Unity. Thanks to this engine, battles become exciting and dynamic. The player can use a variety of combinations of strikes and parries, which creates exciting battles with enemies.
Temporary abilities and Unity
One of the standout elements of the game is Sargon's temporary abilities. Unity provides a seamless experience with these mechanics. The ability "Rush of the Simurgh" allows the character to move through time, and "Shadow of the Simurgh" creates points of return. Unity effectively manages transitions between temporary states, creating continuous and engaging gameplay.
Metroidvania and Unity elements
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown also features Metroidvania elements, with the world filled with shortcuts, secret rooms, and puzzles. Unity allows you to create a connected and open world where players can freely explore the environment. The integration of puzzles, time forces and platforming elements through Unity creates complex and exciting challenges.
Story and Visual Design
Unity also plays a key role in creating the visual look of the game. Ubisoft Montpellier used Unity to give the game a fresh visual style, referencing modern culture and fashion. This engine allows for the implementation of high-quality textures, lighting and effects, which makes the game attractive to the player's eyes.
Unity development and support
The game was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier over three and a half years. Unity provided the team with the tools to work efficiently on the project, providing stability and convenience during the creation process.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is not only an exciting adventure in the world of Persia, but also a great example of how Unity can be used to create outstanding games. The engine continues to be an important tool in the video game development industry, providing developers with the ability to turn their creative ideas into immersive gaming experiences.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
Well, the difference seems to be small, but the dynamics are brighter and playing at high quality settings is much more pleasant.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| Test benches |
ASUS ROG Ally Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD 1 TB - the optimal solution for testing different configurations |
| Multimedia equipment | |
| Software configuration |
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| operating system | Windows 11 |
| Graphics driver |
AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 23.10.2 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Below is a video of the test segment 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 carried out on a gaming monitor, so you can see how the ASUS ROG Ally Extreme console behaves when connected to a higher resolution monitor or TV:
Our video cards were tested at resolutions of 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 with normal, high and ultra default graphics quality settings in the game. Tests were carried out in operating modes of 15W and 25W:
Silent mode (10 W)
In this mode, the console operates at reduced power, which ensures minimal noise and increases battery life. Designed for use in environments where silence is critical or where maximum battery conservation is required.
In this mode, performance, especially in graphics-intensive AAA games, will be reduced. This mode is ideal for less demanding applications or games where high graphics performance is not required.
Performance mode (15 W) :
Performance mode represents the golden mean between energy efficiency and performance. This mode runs the console at moderate power, balancing battery life and graphics performance.
This mode will suit most gaming scenarios, providing enough performance for most games without draining your battery. This is an ideal choice for long gaming sessions where the balance between performance and battery life is important.
Turbo mode (25 W) :
Turbo mode is designed for maximum performance, especially in graphically intensive games and applications. In this mode, the console runs at maximum power, delivering high frame rates and improved graphics quality.
This is an ideal mode for demanding games where maximum image quality and smooth gameplay are important. However, it should be taken into account that this mode will consume more energy, which will lead to faster battery drain.
In Performance mode the game runs for about 1.5 hours, and in Turbo mode just over an hour.
| QUALITY NORMAL |
This test used low default graphics settings
At low quality settings, the game has excellent FPS even in Silent mode , except for 4K resolution, here this quality is powerless...
| HIGH QUALITY + FXAA |
This test used high default graphics settings.
At high quality settings, the game is also playable in all modes of the console in native resolution; only Turbo mode works normally in 4K .
| ULTRA QUALITY + SMAA |
This test used ultra default graphics settings.
| CONCLUSION |
ASUS ROG Ally is an excellent choice for games of this genre, such as Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown . Its high performance ensures smooth gameplay, and the built-in display with a resolution of 1920x1080 allows you to enjoy the game with perfect clarity and detail. Thanks to the advanced technology built into this portable console, players can be completely immersed in the exciting world of Sargon's adventures, enjoying every moment without any technical difficulties.