The Prince
The unnamed protagonist, an agile swordsman who must reclaim his identity and rescue the Princess after an evil double takes his place.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow Left | Move left |
|---|---|
Arrow Right | Move right |
Arrow Up | Jump or climb when context allows |
Arrow Down | Crouch, descend, or move downward when context allows |
Shift | Perform careful movement and interact with ledges or objects when context allows |
Ctrl | Draw or use the sword |
How it plays
How does Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame play?
The game is viewed from a side-on perspective across a sequence of connected rooms and stages. The Prince must survive hazards, defeat guards and creatures, find routes through maze-like areas, and reach the exit before his available time expires.
Players run, jump, climb, hang from ledges, drink potions, draw a sword, and fight with directional attacks and parries. Progress depends on careful movement, discovering safe routes, collecting restorative or magical potions, and overcoming increasingly dangerous enemies and traps. The DOS release is a single-player campaign with no separate multiplayer mode.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame?
Treat every screen as a timing puzzle rather than rushing forward. Stop at ledges, observe enemy patterns, and use short steps when approaching pressure plates, spikes, and drops.
- Save health for unavoidable fights and learn which potions restore or alter the Prince's condition.
- Keep the sword ready near guards, but use movement and positioning to avoid trading damage.
- Explore side paths carefully; they may contain potions or safer routes, but the overall time limit makes aimless backtracking costly.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
The Princess
The ruler's daughter and the Prince's beloved, whose safety and recognition drive the story.
Jaffar
The former antagonist from the first game, whose defeat shapes the Prince's initial status and the continuing royal conflict.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Practice ledge grabs and controlled drops before attempting the later stages.
- 2
Use sound and enemy movement patterns to anticipate danger off-screen.
- 3
Avoid spending healing potions immediately when a safer route or checkpoint is nearby.
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