In the captivating world of "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown," one of the thrilling moments is the pursuit of the mysterious "New Time Power," sealed behind the gates of the Sacred Archives. To attain this power, players must solve four unique puzzles utilizing shadows, known as the "Sacred Archives Puzzles." Our exclusive guide is crafted to assist you in smoothly and successfully navigating through this exciting challenge and acquiring the coveted Time Power.
Each puzzle in the Sacred Archives is not just an intellectual challenge but also an immersive adventure in the realm of shadows. In each room, you have three attempts, and each attempt records your movements as shadow traces. The goal of each attempt is to unveil fragments of the puzzle and open the path to the golden tablet before the final try.
Let's delve into detailed instructions for solving each of the four puzzles.
First Gate Puzzle (Bottom Left)
Interact with the sacred statue, execute a stylish wall jump to the right, and confidently pull down the right lever. Stay there until the time runs out. On the second attempt, repeat similar actions with the left lever. Conclude your trial by grabbing the gleaming tablet from the room on the left. (You have only four seconds for each attempt.)
Second Gate Puzzle (Top Left)
In the new room, use the first attempt to create a clone near the upper lever. Navigate the parkour path, and just before time expires, activate L1 (or LB on Xbox/Switch). At the beginning of the second attempt, press L1 again to appear in the same location. Jump onto the front platform, stand on the pressure plate, opening the gates. Enter the unlocked room and retrieve the shining tablet.
Third Gate Puzzle (Top Right)
On the first attempt, lower the upper right lever for six seconds. Before time runs out, jump to the middle plate and stay there until the end of the time. In the second attempt, lower the upper left lever and remain there. In the final attempt, follow the parkour path to reach the top and collect the golden tablet.
Fourth Gate Puzzle (Bottom Right)
Start by activating the pressure plate on the bottom floor. Before time runs out, step off the plate for a second and then step back on it. In the second attempt, enter the unlocked room in the middle, lower the upper left lever, and before time runs out, jump down, creating a clone on the platform — next to the open gates.
In the final attempt, wait for the one-second gap you created in the first run. During this window when the gates are closing, teleport to your shadow and follow the path up to grab the tablet.
How to Solve the Optional Puzzle in the Sacred Archives
The additional puzzle in the Sacred Archives offers you a Soma Tree Petal. Upon entering the room, follow these steps to solve it:
- In the first attempt, start from the bottom row. Spend two seconds on each of the first and second pressure plates. Subsequently, pull the lever twice, allowing a two-second interval between each pull. Stand on the third plate for an additional two seconds, and just before time expires, generate a clone beside the last closed gate.
- In the second attempt, opt for the top row. Press each of the first, second, third, and fourth plates for two seconds each until you reach the lever. Upon reaching the lever, pull it once and press LB (L1 on PlayStation) to teleport to the bottom floor. Finally, stand on the fifth and final pressure plate on this row and don't move.
- In the final attempt, simply follow the middle path to obtain the tablet. This action will unlock a secret room atop the puzzle entrance, revealing the Soma Tree Petal.
These detailed steps will help you successfully navigate the Sacred Archives and acquire the crucial Time Power in the thrilling game "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown." Enjoy your adventures and good luck in solving the puzzles!
