A magic dagger, the power to rewind time, and a prince who must undo his own mistake.

With no direct preference vote, the per criterion detail tells a fine story of nostalgia. Attachment and the wish to rediscover it for the first time climb almost to the top, ahead of 95% of games. Fun follows, well placed, and the soundtrack stays decent. On the other hand, controller feel and the desert island pick fall lower. It is the typical profile of a beloved classic: you keep a fond memory of it, you would dream of rediscovering it untouched, even if the sensations of a 2003 game have inevitably aged.

Next to other adventure and platform games, its time rewinding mechanic was a small revolution, copied long after it.

So, who is it for? For you if you like elegant adventures, acrobatics, and a good dose of nostalgia. Much less if you judge first on modern comfort of play.