Video game · 1989

Prince of Persia

Released 3 October 1989 on MS-DOS, Amiga, ZX Spectrum, Mac, Amstrad CPC and 10 more

Developer: Broderbund
Publisher: Broderbund, Loriciels
Made in: Novato, United States
Genre: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Themes: Action
Series: Prince of Persia

IGDB PLAYERS81268 ratings

About Prince of Persia

The game is set in ancient Persia. While the sultan is fighting a war in a foreign land, his vizier Jaffar, a wizard, seizes power. Jaffar's only obstacle to the throne is the Sultan's daughter (although the game never specifically mentions how). Jaffar locks her in a tower and orders her, under threat of execution, to become his wife. The game's nameless protagonist, whom the Princess loves, is thrown into the palace dungeons. The player must lead the protagonist out of the dungeons and to the palace tower, defeating Jaffar and freeing the Princess in under 60 minutes.

Summary: IGDB.

Release dates

Amiga	3 October 1989
Amstrad CPC	3 October 1989
Apple II	3 October 1989
Mac	3 October 1989
MS-DOS	3 October 1989
SAM Coupé	3 October 1989
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive	3 October 1989
Sega Master System	3 October 1989
TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine	3 October 1989
ZX Spectrum	3 October 1989
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)	30 April 1991
Super Nintendo (SNES)	3 July 1992
Game Gear	later, date unknown
iOS	later, date unknown
Sega CD	later, date unknown