As we confirmed a couple of weeks ago, Prince of Persia Classic is today's Xbox Live Arcade release, GameLoft's conversion of the 1980s hit already looking like one of the download service's best titles.

Faux 3D visuals have been added to help spice up the 2D original, and its all presented in lush HD with an array of attractive visual touches and special effects. Once again our nimble young prince will be swinging through the depths of the palace battling an array of evil types in a bid to rescue the eponymous princess.

The original mode gives you an hour in which to rescue the princess, and there are also Time Attack and Survival modes to get to grips with. You can try a demo from the Arcade before you buy, and the full 51MB game will set you back 800 points - which is rather good value given that PoP Classic seems to be a cut-above the usual antiquated mediocrity. More soon.

By Luke Guttridge

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