Prince of Persia is a 1990 platform adventure that became famous for its realistic animation, challenging gameplay, and cinematic style. Players control a young hero attempting to rescue a princess while navigating a dangerous palace filled with traps, guards, and obstacles. The game introduced fluid movements that made the character feel unusually alive compared to many earlier platform games. Every jump requires precision, and every mistake can lead to a dramatic failure. Prince of Persia created a new standard for character animation and influenced countless future games. It remains memorable because it turns simple movements into tense moments. Jumping across a gap may sound easy, but when one wrong step sends the hero back to the beginning, suddenly every platform feels like a serious life decision.
How to play Prince of Persia
Game modes: single-player
To slow down the game emulation press CTRL+F11, to speed up the game press CTRL+F12. Press Escape (ESC) to exit fullscreen mode.
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More about Prince of Persia
Status: abandonware
Genre: action
Released in: 1990
Publisher: Broderbund
Developer: Broderbund
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