Overview

Number of Players
1 (Single Player)
Genre
Release Date

Game Boy Color

  • US 15th Apr 1999
  • EU 20th Jul 1999

3DS eShop

  • US 7th Jun 2012, $4.99
  • EU 19th Jan 2012, £4.50
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Reviews

  • Review Prince of Persia (3DS eShop / GBC)

    Lowly servant of Persia

    There's no question the original Prince of Persia is a classic game, with its iconic realistic movements, precision platforming and time limit. It's been ported to many, many platforms over the years, but does this handheld version hold up as well as other versions? In the transition to Game Boy Color, most of the game has...

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About The Game

The classic Prince of Persia is now available on Virtual Console!

Relive this classic platform game that is often heralded as a pioneer of the platform genre. This re-release is faithful to the original game, complete with the dashing acrobatics of the Prince that made the original famous.

Traverse sprawling levels, dodge deadly traps like spikes and guillotines, clash swords with palace guards - all before facing the evil Grand Vizier and rescuing the princess. But be quick: you only have one hour! The sands of time are flowing...