Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones.(Product/Service Evaluation)

G. Ford: For many fans, the simple fact that the "rockin'" guitar riffs from last year's Warrior Within are gone is reason enough to consider The Two Thrones a superior game--but that's just the start of a long list of substantial refinements and additions. Thrones brings the current-gen Prince of Persia trilogy to a close beautifully, once again sending the titular hero through a puzzle-heavy, time-fiddling action-adventure.

This story starts when the Prince returns home to a war-torn Babylon, where his quest for revenge becomes a mission of self-discovery. Amusing inner dialogue highlights a struggle with his devil-on-the-shoulder alter ego, which manifests as …