DOS · 1989
Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia turns careful steps, running jumps, ledge grabs and sword duels into a timed escape.
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DOS controls (source configuration)
Keyboard and mouse — this title uses its archived JS-DOS configuration.
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About Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia turns careful steps, running jumps, ledge grabs and sword duels into a timed escape.
A timed escape through the palace
The escape runs against a sixty-minute clock. Getting through a room means judging a jump, opening a gate or surviving a sword fight, often with little health to spare. The prince commits to his movements, so a late change of direction can carry him past the place where you meant to stop.
Potions are not all medicine
Read the potion colour before drinking. Small red potions restore health, while blue ones cause damage. A large red potion increases the health capacity. Searching for supplies is useful, but the clock makes a long detour a real decision.
DOS and Super Famicom differences
This page runs a DOS edition of the original game. Prince of Persia on Super Famicom has additional levels and a different time limit; its walkthrough is not a room-for-room guide to this version.
Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.
Jordan Mechner: The Making of Prince of Persia · The creator’s account of the original Apple II game, before the DOS port.
Secret Codes & Cheats
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Developer Debug Shortcuts (Megahit Mode)
Start game with "prince megahit", press Shift + L, Shift + T, or Shift + KWhen running in debug mode: Shift + L skips directly to the next palace level, Shift + T awards an additional life bottle, and Shift + K instantly strikes down whatever opponent guard or skeleton is currently dueling on screen.
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