Posted: 2 years ago, last updated 5 weeks ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Prince of Persia is a long-standing game series dating back to the early 90s. The games all feature the titular prince who must escape a maze of platform-based levels. The game first impressed with its unusually fluid movement and life-like animation. This focus on climbing and realistic interaction with the architecture of each level continued throughout the series.
The original trilogy:
The Sands of Time series:
This more recent trilogy was played in the third-person and revolved around your running, jumping and climbing abilities. There were also encounters with enemies played out as fights. The novel aspect of the game was being able to rewind time if the Prince made a mistake or to freeze enemies.
Prince of Persia has had a range of other games in the series since then, most notably a reboot of the idea in 2008 where he relied on a female companion to progress.
The original trilogy:
- Prince of Persia (1989)
- The Shadow and the Flame (1993)
- Prince of Persia 3D (1999)
The Sands of Time series:
- The Sands of Time (2003)
- Warrior Within (2004)
- The Two Thrones (2005)
This more recent trilogy was played in the third-person and revolved around your running, jumping and climbing abilities. There were also encounters with enemies played out as fights. The novel aspect of the game was being able to rewind time if the Prince made a mistake or to freeze enemies.
Prince of Persia has had a range of other games in the series since then, most notably a reboot of the idea in 2008 where he relied on a female companion to progress.
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Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 9 hours and 14 hours to complete.
Play Style
This is a single-player game.
Costs
Prince of Persia usually costs £4.49 to £34.99.
Prince of Persia (2008) offers an epilogue expansion pack that adds a new area, two new moves and unlockable skins. It's only available on console.
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There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
Prince of Persia (2008) offers an epilogue expansion pack that adds a new area, two new moves and unlockable skins. It's only available on console.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Accessibility
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Diversity and Inclusion
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