A darker prince, two blades in hand, and death chasing him through corridors of time.

Warrior Within's profile breathes raw enjoyment. Fun soars, ahead of nearly 90% of games, and it's the most solid line of the bunch. Sound follows, just as high, ahead of 88% of titles, though on few votes. Art direction climbs too, above three quarters. Only the desert island and rediscovery stay in the middle. No real weakness here, rather a coherent game where movement, screaming metal and gothic style all pull the same way. The session you start for five minutes and put down at 3am, that's exactly it.

Against the action-platformers of its era, Warrior Within bets on nervous combat and an aggressive soundtrack that leaves a mark, where its peers often bet on elegance.

So, for who? For you if you love the acrobatics, the dual-blade combat and a metal OST that gets under your skin. Much less if you want a gentle adventure or a soothing world.