Introduce
In Prince of Persia (GBC), players control an unnamed young man, imprisoned in Vizier Jaffar's dungeon. The primary objective is to rescue the Princess within a strict 60-minute time limit before she is forced to marry Jaffar or die. The game is a 2D side-scrolling platformer heavily focused on precise movement and puzzle-solving.
Players must navigate through perilous dungeons and palaces filled with deadly traps such as spikes, guillotine blades, collapsing floors, and pressure plates. The protagonist's movement set is quite varied, including running, jumping, climbing, hanging from ledges, and even carefully walking along narrow edges. The combat system is simple yet tactical: players will face Jaffar's guards with a sword. These encounters require precise timing for blocking and striking.
Puzzles often involve finding the correct path, activating hidden switches, or utilizing various potions that can heal, poison, or even alter gravity. Prince of Persia is renowned for its high difficulty, demanding players to memorize level layouts and execute perfect timing to survive and complete their quest within the tight time constraint.