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Cover art of Prince of Persia
Platform
Game Boy Color
Genres
Platformer · Action · Adventure
Player Perspective
Side view
Publishers
Red Orb Entertainment · Ubisoft Entertainment
Release date
April 15, 1999
Languages
🇩🇪 German · 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 English · 🇪🇸 🇲🇽 Spanish · 🇫🇷 French · 🇮🇹 Italian

Summary

Prince of Persia on the Game Boy Color captures the essence of the original cinematic platformer in a handheld format. The 2‑D side‑scrolling action relies on rotoscoped animation, giving the prince’s movements a fluid, almost lifelike quality despite the limited hardware. Instead of simple jump‑and‑run, the game rewards careful timing and precise navigation through intricate rooms, constantly reminding you how vulnerable the hero is. Each trap and enemy feels like a puzzle, turning every level into a tense test of reflexes and patience. For anyone who appreciates the series’ roots, this portable version feels like a distilled, yet faithful, tribute to the genre‑defining original.

Storyline

Prince of Persia on the Game Boy Color carries forward the series’ hallmark action‑adventure premise, placing the nameless Prince in a world inspired by ancient and medieval Persia. The main goal is to defeat the sorcerer Jaffar, and the game imposes a strict one‑hour timer that forces the player to race against time. While racing, the Prince must navigate a maze of deadly traps and confront palace guards, using the platforming and puzzle‑solving skills that define the franchise.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

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Game Artworks

  • Artwork 1 of Prince of Persia

Multiplayer

Game modes
Single

Alternative Titles

  • Jordan Mechner's Prince of Persia Alternative