The SNES port of Jordan Mechner's masterpiece, smooth and faithful. Hard, timing demanding, essential for classics lovers.
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Action Adventure1 player7+
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Cinematic action-adventure in which the Prince battles the Guard and a sorcerer to rescue the princess. Published by Broderbund, released in Japan in 1992. Fluid acrobatic movements, sword and parkour in the palace, deadly traps and guard enemies. SNES port of Jordan Mechner's PC classic.
Japanese Super Famicom version of Prince of Persia, one of the more affordable entry points to this action-adventure landmark. Supplied in an SFC cardboard box with spine card, it draws importers who prefer the market's own release and packaging distinct from the Western version. Appeal rests on an intact spine card and a crisp cardboard box, the SFC source often staying more accessible than its regional counterparts for this classic.
Is Prince of Persia still worth playing in 2026?
Prince of Persia brings Jordan Mechner's masterpiece to the Super Nintendo in a fluid, faithful port served by the rotoscoped animation that marked the genre. Every jump and every sword duel demands precise timing, in a trap-laden palace atmosphere that has lost none of its tension. Its difficulty and measured pace may put some off, but the elegance of its design endures. For fans of cinematic classics and demanding platforming, it is a reference that is genuinely essential to know.
