List of Prince of Persia media

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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Titles in the Prince of Persia series
YearTitleDeveloperSonyMicrosoftNintendoAppleOther
1989Prince of PersiaBrøderbundApple II
1990MS-DOSAmiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, PC-9801, Commodore 64 (2011)
1991PC Engine, Turbografx-16 CD, SAM Coupé, X68000
1992PS26 (2003)Xbox7 (2003)Game Boy, NES, SNES8,
GBC (1999), GameCube1 (2003),
Wii4 (2010)
Mac OSMaster System, Mega-CD, Game Gear, FM-Towns
1993Mega Drive
Prince of Persia 2
The Shadow and the Flame
BrøderbundMS-DOS
1994Xbox7 (2003)Mac OS
1995SNES
1999Prince of Persia 3D
Arabian Nights
Red Orb EntertainmentWindows
2000Avalanche SoftwareDreamcast
2003The Sands of TimeUbisoft MontrealPS2, PS39 (2010)Xbox, WindowsGameCube, GBA
2004Warrior WithinUbisoft MontrealPS2, PS39 (2010)Xbox, WindowsGameCube
2005The Two ThronesUbisoft MontrealPS2, PS39 (2010)Xbox, WindowsGameCubeOS X
Revelations2Pipeworks SoftwarePSP
Battles of Prince of PersiaUbisoft MontrealDS
2007Rival Swords5Pipeworks SoftwarePSPWii
Prince of Persia Classic3GameloftXbox 360 (XBLA)
2008Ubisoft SofiaPS3 (PSN)
Prince of PersiaUbisoft MontrealPS3Xbox 360, WindowsOS X
The Fallen KingUbisoft CasablancaDS
2009Epilogue (DLC)Ubisoft MontrealPS3 (PSN)Xbox 360 (XBLA)
2010The Forgotten SandsUbisoft MontrealPS3Xbox 360, Windows
The Forgotten Sands (Wii exclusive game)Ubisoft QuebecWii
The Forgotten Sands (PSP exclusive game)Ubisoft QuebecPSP
The Forgotten Sands (DS exclusive game)Ubisoft CasablancaDS
2020Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time10Ubisoft Blue Byte
2024Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownUbisoft MontpellierPS4, PS5Xbox One, Xbox Series, WindowsSwitch
The Rogue Prince of PersiaEvil EmpireWindows
future11The Sands of Time (remake)Ubisoft PunePS4, PS5Windows

Notes

  1. The Mac OS version of Prince of Persia is included as an unlockable bonus in the GameCube version of The Sands of Time.
  2. A port of Warrior Within.
  3. An upscaled re-release of the original Prince of Persia with new remade graphics.
  4. Mac OS version included as extra in the Wii game The Forgotten Sands, with a remapped control scheme.
  5. A port of The Two Thrones.
  6. The PS2 version of The Sands of Time includes the Mac OS version of Prince of Persia classic game as an unlockable bonus.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. HD remasters of The Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones are included in the Prince of Persia Trilogy collection on PS3.
  10.  A VR game developed to be played at escape rooms.[3]
  11. Originally planned for 2021, the game has been delayed to an unspecified future date.[4]

Mobile games

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Mobile games in the Prince of Persia series
YearTitleDeveloperPlatform
2003Harem Adventures1GameloftJava ME
The Sands of Time5GameloftJava ME
2004Warrior Within5GameloftJava ME
2005The Two Thrones5GameloftJava ME
2007Prince of Persia Classic2GameloftJava ME
2008Prince of Persia5GameloftJava ME
2010The Forgotten Sands5GameloftJava ME
Prince of Persia Retro3UbisoftiOS
Warrior Within4UbisoftiOS
2012Prince of Persia Classic HD2UbisoftiOS, Android
2013The Shadow and the Flame6UbisoftiOS, Android
2018Prince of Persia Escape7Ubisoft, Ketchapp, EstotyiOS, Android
2022Prince of Persia Escape 28Ubisoft, Ketchapp, EstotyiOS, Android

Notes

  1. New game with graphics and gameplay based in the original 1989 game, but with different levels.
  2. Remake of the original 1989 game, with new graphics.
  3. 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.[5]
  4. Port of the PS2 version of Warrior Within, with the same 3D graphics, with separate versions for iPhone[6] and iPad.[7]
  5. 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.
  6. Remake of the second game from 1993 with completely different graphics and levels.
  7. Auto-runner based on the original 1989 game, with different levels and gameplay mechanics.
  8. Sequel to Prince of Persia Escape. Expands on the formula by adding new environments, combat and mechanics.

Film

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Graphic novel

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Jordan 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.[8][9] 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.[10]

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

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References

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  1. ^ "Hardcore Gaming 101: Prince of Persia". hardcoregameing101.net.
  2. ^ "The Port Authority: A Few Of Gaming's Most Ported Titles". gameinformer.com.
  3. ^ Kain, Erik (12 February 2020). "Ubisoft Announces 'Prince Of Persia: The Dagger Of Time'". Forbes.
  4. ^ "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake delayed indefinitely". Polygon. 5 February 2021.
  5. ^ "'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.
  6. ^ "Prince of Persia: Warrior Within swinging onto iPhone". PocketGamer. 26 April 2010. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
  7. ^ "E3 2010: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within HD Preview". IGN. Archived from the original on 2012-05-07. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
  8. ^ "Q&A: Mechner Talks Prince Of Persia Movie, XBLA Remake". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
  9. ^ "Our Giant Guide To Video Game Comics". MTV. Archived from the original on December 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "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.