Prince of Persia
A cinematic platformer where players control an unnamed prince who must escape deadly dungeons, solve puzzles, and defeat the evil vizier Jaffar to rescue the princess within 60 minutes.
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About This Game
Originally developed by Jordan Mechner in 1989, the NES version (1992) adapted the groundbreaking rotoscoped animation and fluid movement that defined the series.
Revolutionary for its realistic character movement and time-based pressure, featuring 14 levels of traps, sword fights, and precision platforming.
The game's "one-move-and-you-die" traps and time limit created intense gameplay that influenced later titles like Tomb Raider and Assassin's Creed.
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1993
Action-AdventurePrince of Persia 2: The Shadow & The Flame is the sequel to the original Prince of Persia, continuing the story of the Prince as he battles an evil impostor who has stolen his identity and throne. The game expands on the original's mechanics with new moves, weapons, and magical abilities.
The Sega CD enhanced port of Jordan Mechner's cinematic platformer features CD-quality audio, new cutscenes, and smoother animations. Guide the Prince through treacherous palace dungeons to rescue the Princess within 60 minutes of real-time gameplay.
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