I’ve played most of the Prince of Persia series, and now that the franchise is making a big comeback, I’m ready to jump back into the classics. There’s no shortage of ways to access the long-standing series, as most generations of consoles have a bunch of adventures within their libraries. With that in mind, I thought it’d be fun, if not even useful, to go over some of my favorite ways to slip into the sovereign hero’s sandals for a replay using modern hardware. My only rule is that no one mentions the horrendous Jake Gyllenhaal movie from 2010. Cool? Cool.
First released in 1989 for the Apple II, the first Prince of Persia game kickstarted what would become one of gaming’s oldest running series today. Since then, it has undergone multiple style and genre makeovers, with the latest outing, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, offering up familiar 2D gameplay with a Metroidvania twist. If you’re anything like me, there’s a good chance even a mere mention of the newest game has you itching to try out the originals, and I’m here to tell you that you can do both using your PC, Steam Deck, or even one of the other best gaming handheld contenders out there.
