Summary
- Sony replied to a fan's letter requesting a Prince of Persia game rated E.
- The fan's response from Sony led to nostalgic amusement online.
- Despite not playing Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time as a kid, the fan eventually got to play the game as an adult.
One PlayStation fan shared a nostalgic piece of their gaming past, uncovering an old letter from Sony they received as a kid. As one of the largest companies in the video game space, numerous PlayStation fans have sent messages to Sony about various issues over the years. However, this recently found letter amused many gamers online as it was a response to a rather unusual request regarding the Prince of Persia franchise.
Prince of Persia video games have been around for a long time, with the initial installment being released in 1989. Since then, the franchise created by Jordan Mechner has spanned decades and included games on various consoles, including Sony gaming systems. While many gamers enjoyed playing some of the classic installments in the series during their childhood years, one fan recently revealed they were not so lucky. As a result, they were spurred to write a letter to Sony.
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Recently, the writer of that letter shared the official response they received from Sony back when they were a child. Known as kylez_bad_caverns on Reddit, they revealed the old Sony letter had been discovered while their mom was cleaning the house. The letter was over 20 years old, being dated May 20, 2004. According to kylez_bad_caverns, the message from the company was in response to a request they made regarding the popular Prince of Persia franchise. The PlayStation fan revealed they had written to Sony to ask for a more family-friendly game to be released for the series. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, which had been released the year before the letter, was rated Teen by the ESRB, and kylez_bad_caverns said their parents would not let them play the game because of that. As a result, they hoped Sony could make a new game with an E rating.
PlayStation Fan's Nostalgic Letter From Sony
Unsurprisingly, many users on Reddit found this story and the resulting letter from Sony amusing and nostalgic. While the company's letter appeared to follow a standard template, fans still appreciated that the gamer received a reply from the company. Some joked about the circumstances surrounding the letter, with one person wondering if they had also written Ubisoft, the creator of the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. "No, unfortunately I was not quite in the know for how these things worked yet," kylez_bad_caverns humorously replied. In addition, some wondered if the gamer ever managed to check out The Sands of Time. Fortunately, they revealed they had finally played the game after becoming an adult.
It is interesting to see the nostalgic finds gamers uncover. Besides this couple-decade-old Sony letter, other gamers have recently shared unique PlayStation discoveries recently. For example, a rare PS2 bundle featuring LEGO Batman: The Videogame was found by one person while at their dad’s house. Hopefully, even more unexpected and exciting finds will be shared with the gaming community in the coming weeks.
- Released
- October 28, 2003
- ESRB
- Teen // Blood, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Montreal
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Engine
- Jade
WHERE TO PLAY
Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom. Aided by the wiles of a seductive princess and the absolute powers of the Sands of Time, the Prince stages a harrowing quest to reclaim the Palace's cursed chambers and restore peace to his land.
• A technological masterpiece - Witness some of the most advanced programming in gaming history, pushing the limitations of consoles and raising the standards of games in all areas of production: physics, lighting, graphics, animations, and more!
• An unmatched hero - Wielding powers of mythic proportions, the Prince returns to action-adventure gaming with gravity-defying acrobatics, ferocious fighting skills, and the ability to bend time to fulfill his destiny.
• The Sands of Time - Ubisoft's Montreal Studio presents the Sands of Time - a technological breakthrough that will change the face of action-adventure gaming forever. Erase the past, behold the future, and freeze the present in real-time for unlimited gameplay variations.
• Exotic worlds and vast kingdoms - Uncover the mysteries of a world never before explored in action-adventure gaming. Medieval Persia, mythical and deadly, holds a staggering array of landscapes and kingdoms to explore and conquer.
• A sweeping adventure of betrayal and triumph - The epic legends and deadly creatures of mythic Persia burn to life in this suspense-filled tale, featuring more twists and turns than the labyrinthine Palace itself.
- Sequel(s)
- Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
- Franchise
- Prince of Persia
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
- PC Release Date
- December 2, 2003
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 2, Xbox (Original), Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, PC, Mobile
- How Long To Beat
- 9 Hours
