Prince of Persia: Sands of Time is an action-adventure game with a focus on platforming and puzzle-solving, released for the Gamecube in 2003. It revived the classic Prince of Persia series with a gripping narrative, introducing the innovative time-manipulation mechanic. Players traverse ancient Persian environments, combat enemies, and unravel a story of betrayal and redemption. The intuitive controls and fluid animation made it a memorable experience and it's often credited for influencing subsequent action-adventure titles.