Just like in the previous two games, the environment is important in getting through the game. In this case, the environments can now be used to the Prince’s advantage to get the drop on his enemies.

Instead of fighting the bad guys head-to-head, the Prince can do one of two things: use stealth or use the area around him (more info in the walkthrough).

A couple of new additions have been added to the environment:

Wall Gaps

The Prince can jump in between walls and stay there infinitely (similar to the Split jump move from Splinter Cell). Move the analog stick down to make him slide. From there, the Prince can either drop down and go for a kill or try a Quick/Speed Kill.

Wall Shutters **

When the Prince runs along VERY long walls, there will be wall shutters that the Prince can jump from to reach another shutter or a balcony. Press the R1 Button and then the X Button to get to farther areas (use as many times as needed).

**NOTE: When controlling the Dark Prince, you are urged to use the chain to reach another shutter. Run along the wall, jump, and then toss the chain to swing farther.

Stab Squares

Also new to the series are Stab Squares (as I like to call them). When the Prince sees these squares on a wall, he can run up to them and then stab them to hang on. From there, the Prince can either run along the wall or jump higher. If you feel stuck in an area, look around to see these squares.

Curved Walls

Another new addition, the Prince can now run along curved walls. Later in the game, the environment will get much trickier and the Prince will easily get stuck. Look for curved walls and run along them so that the Prince can get to his objective faster.

Bronze Slits

These look like those coin insert things found in vending machines (only big and Bronze). Run up to this Slit and then stab it down to open a new door or ledge.

Sand Plates

Scattered throughout the game are Sand Plates that have a large beam of light coming out of it. There are usually 3-4 guards surrounding the plate that you need to eliminate in order to access it. Accessing the Sand Plates grants the Prince newer powers or more Sand Credits.

Sand Credits

Sand Credits are obtained by finding them in hidden Golden Chests, certain Sand Plates, and successful Quick/Speed Kills.

Everything else like poles, ledges, etc. are back and should be too familiar for all PoP veterans.