Prince of Persia is a media franchise that started with a series of video games created by Jordan Mechner, and has spawned a large number of games in different platforms, between ports, sequels and spin-offs. The original Prince of Persia game, with its more than 20 platform ports, is one of the most ported games in videogame history[1][2]
Video games
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- The Mac OS version of Prince of Persia is included as an unlockable bonus in the GameCube version of The Sands of Time.
- A port of Warrior Within.
- An upscaled re-release of the original Prince of Persia with new remade graphics.
- Mac OS version included as extra in the Wii game The Forgotten Sands, with a remapped control scheme.
- A port of The Two Thrones.
- The PS2 version of The Sands of Time includes the Mac OS version of Prince of Persia classic game as an unlockable bonus.
- The NTSC Xbox version of The Sands of Time include the Mac OS versions of both Prince of Persia and Prince of Persia 2 classic games as unlockable bonuses.
- The SNES version of Prince of Persia has slightly different level designs with enhanced graphics and 20 levels instead of the original 12, plus several "training" stages.
- HD remasters of The Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones are included in the Prince of Persia Trilogy collection on PS3.
- A VR game developed to be played at escape rooms.[3]
Mobile games
edit| Year | Title | Developer | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Harem Adventures1 | Gameloft | Java ME |
| The Sands of Time5 | Gameloft | Java ME | |
| 2004 | Warrior Within5 | Gameloft | Java ME |
| 2005 | The Two Thrones5 | Gameloft | Java ME |
| 2007 | Prince of Persia Classic2 | Gameloft | Java ME |
| 2008 | Prince of Persia5 | Gameloft | Java ME |
| 2010 | The Forgotten Sands5 | Gameloft | Java ME |
| Prince of Persia Retro3 | Ubisoft | iOS | |
| Warrior Within4 | Ubisoft | iOS | |
| 2012 | Prince of Persia Classic HD2 | Ubisoft | iOS, Android |
| 2013 | The Shadow and the Flame6 | Ubisoft | iOS, Android |
| 2018 | Prince of Persia Escape7 | Ubisoft, Ketchapp, Estoty | iOS, Android |
| 2022 | Prince of Persia Escape 28 | Ubisoft, Ketchapp, Estoty | iOS, Android |
Notes
- New game with graphics and gameplay based in the original 1989 game, but with different levels.
- Remake of the original 1989 game, with new graphics.
- Port of the Mac OS version of the original game, with the original levels and graphics, designed as a universal title for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.[4]
- Port of the PS2 version of Warrior Within, with the same 3D graphics, with separate versions for iPhone[5] and iPad.[6]
- New game which follows the plot of the original but with new 2D graphics and levels, since old feature phones couldn't handle 3D graphics.
- Remake of the second game from 1993 with completely different graphics and levels.
- Auto-runner based on the original 1989 game, with different levels and gameplay mechanics.
- Sequel to Prince of Persia Escape. Expands on the formula by adding new environments, combat and mechanics.
Film
editGraphic novel
editJordan Mechner finished writing the story for a graphic novel in 2007. The novel was written by A.B. Sina, and illustrated by Alex Puvilland and LeUyen Pham. It was released by First Second Books in autumn 2008.[7][8] The story follows two Princes, jumping between the 9th and 13th centuries. Although it belongs to the franchise the plot is not related to any of the game continuities or that of the 2010 film.[9]
Before the Sandstorm is a 2010 one-shot comic book that serves as both a direct prequel and sequel to the feature film and explains the motives and backgrounds of some characters. It was published by Disney press and written by Mechner with illustrations by Todd McFarlane, Niko Henrichon, David López and Bernard Chang.
Toys
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hardcore Gaming 101: Prince of Persia". hardcoregameing101.net.
- ^ "The Port Authority: A Few Of Gaming's Most Ported Titles". Game Informer. Archived from the original on July 26, 2012.
- ^ Kain, Erik (12 February 2020). "Ubisoft Announces 'Prince Of Persia: The Dagger Of Time'". Forbes.
- ^ "'Prince of Persia Retro' Arrives on the App Store as a Universal App for a Dollar". touch arcade. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
- ^ "Prince of Persia: Warrior Within swinging onto iPhone". PocketGamer. 26 April 2010. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
- ^ "E3 2010: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within HD Preview". IGN. Archived from the original on 2012-05-07. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
- ^ "Q&A: Mechner Talks Prince Of Persia Movie, XBLA Remake". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
- ^ "Our Giant Guide To Video Game Comics". MTV. Archived from the original on December 4, 2015.
- ^ "Creator Jordan Mechner Explains The 'Prince Of Persia' Universe, And Where The New Graphic Novel Sits". MTV. Archived from the original on October 2, 2008. Retrieved 2011-03-15.