Prince of Persia is a groundbreaking cinematic action-platformer originally released in 1989. This Sega Genesis version brings the notoriously challenging dungeon-crawling and fluid, rotoscoped animation to the console. You have exactly one hour of real time to navigate the Sultan’s labyrinth, defeat the grand vizier Jaffar, and rescue the princess.
How to play
Your objective is to escape the dungeons and reach the top of the tower before the 60-minute timer runs out. Surviving requires precise timing to leap over pits, avoid deadly traps like spikes and snap-jaws, and duel guards. Movement carries momentum, meaning you must commit to your jumps and tread carefully around hazards.
In the browser, use the Arrow keys to move. The Genesis A, B, and C buttons are mapped to S, X, and Z, which you use to jump, strike with your sword, and perform careful steps near ledges. Press Enter to start or pause the game.
Tips
- Master the careful step: Use the careful step action to safely inch toward ledges without accidentally falling to your death.
- Patience in combat: Do not just mash the attack button. Wait for a guard to strike, block their attack, and immediately counter-strike.
- Test the floors: Watch out for loose floor tiles that wobble before giving way. You can sometimes trigger them intentionally to drop debris on enemies below.
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