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Navigate a cursed fortress, battle enemies, solve puzzles, and defeat a powerful wizard.

Prince Of Persia - The Dark Castle Game
Prince Of Persia - The Dark Castle game

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  • ↑↓←→ Move
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  • X Btn B
  • A Btn X
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About Prince Of Persia - The Dark Castle

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Category
Adventure
Platform
Super Nintendo
File size
598657
Release year
1995
Developer
Arsys Software

Prince of Persia: The Dark Castle was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System by developer Arsys Software and publisher Electronic Arts. It arrived during a time when the SNES library was rich with side-scrolling action games, and this entry attempted to translate the series' methodical platforming into a more combat-focused experience.

You control the Prince, navigating a cursed fortress screen by screen. Your main goal is to defeat the evil wizard Jaffar, which involves moving through interconnected rooms, fighting guards and monsters with your sword, and solving environmental puzzles. Signature mechanics include using a bow for ranged attacks against distant enemies and collecting special items like keys and potions to progress. The pacing is deliberate, with careful jumps and timing-based combat against enemies who can block and counter your strikes. It feels like a slow, tactical duel through a hostile castle where every mistake is costly.

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