Prince of Persia is a 1989 side-scrolling action-adventure game developed and published by Jordan Mechner for the MS-DOS platform. The game follows the story of a young prince who must rescue Princess Farah from the evil Jaffar, who has taken over the Sultan's palace.
The game is played from a side-scrolling perspective, and the player controls the prince as he explores the palace and its dungeons. The prince can run, jump, climb, and swing on ropes to navigate the environment. He must also use his sword to fight off Jaffar's guards.
The game is divided into 14 levels, each of which is a set of rooms and corridors that the prince must navigate to reach the end. The levels are filled with traps and enemies, and the player must be careful not to fall into a pit or be killed by a guard.
The game is known for its innovative controls and gameplay. The prince can perform a variety of moves, including a running jump, a wall jump, and a rope swing. The game also features a unique rewinding feature that allows the player to undo their mistakes.
Prince of Persia was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative controls, gameplay, and atmosphere. It was also a commercial success, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
The game is played from a side-scrolling perspective, and the player controls the prince as he explores the palace and its dungeons. The prince can run, jump, climb, and swing on ropes to navigate the environment. He must also use his sword to fight off Jaffar's guards.
The game is divided into 14 levels, each of which is a set of rooms and corridors that the prince must navigate to reach the end. The levels are filled with traps and enemies, and the player must be careful not to fall into a pit or be killed by a guard.
Controls
The prince can be controlled using the following keys:
- Arrow keys: Move the prince left, right, up, or down.
- Space bar: Jump.
- Ctrl key: Attack with the sword.
- Z key: Use the rewind feature.
- Rewind feature
The rewind feature allows the player to undo their mistakes. To use the rewind feature, hold down the Z key and press the arrow keys to move the prince back in time.
Challenges
The game is challenging, and the player must be careful not to fall into a pit or be killed by a guard. The game also features a number of traps, such as swinging blades and spikes.
Conclusion
Prince of Persia is a classic action-adventure game that is still enjoyable to play today. The game is challenging and rewarding, and it features innovative controls and gameplay.
Additional information
The game was originally released in 1989 for the MS-DOS platform. It has since been ported to a number of other platforms, including the Amiga, Atari ST, Apple IIGS, and Nintendo Entertainment System.
The game was followed by a number of sequels and spin-offs, including Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame (1993), Prince of Persia 3D (1999), and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003).