T H E   P R I N C E   O F   P E R S I A 

        

First some basic techniques for playing the game:

   (1) When jumping, ALWAYS hold down the fire button. You will
       never know when you will slip or fall short of the jump.
       Ensure that you are as close as possible to an edge
       before you jump so you can get maximum distance.

   (2) When fighting, the most effective strategy is to use the
       standard block-and-hit technique. To do this, wait until
       your opponent strikes then block by pressing UP, then
       immediately press the button and the character strike to
       get a better chance of hitting your opponent.

   (3) Examine carefully EVERY room for secret passages. There
       are many in this game and you will not be able to finish
       it without locating them. To find them, jump up and down
       to look for any floor passages. Jump up and hit the ceiling
       to look for any ceiling passages.

   (4) Doors do not stay open for ever. Once you step on a
       'step-block', the doors will start to close....that is
       unless something is on the step-block.

   (5) Learn to distinguish step-blocks from the floor.

   (6) After you complete each level, after Level 2, save the
       game. When you die, restart by pressing Control-R and then
       press Control-L to resume your game. This will allow you
       to save a lot of time considering that you WILL die!

   (7) Do not be afraid to explore. In order to win the game,
       you must explore every detail of the game and not miss
       anything on any level.

   (8) In the following level guides, (*) indicates that there
       is an energy expander on that particular level.

LEVEL ONE
This first level is very easy. Get the sword, which is to the left of where
you  start, and then go to the exit which is just to the right of where you
start.  Practice  your sword techniques on the Guard. Remember to watch out
for unstable floors.

LEVEL TWO (*)
This  is  pretty straightforward. Watch out for floor spikes. Beware of the
Blue  Potion  which  will  DECREASE  your  life  count.  There is an energy
expander here so don't forget to get it.

LEVEL THREE (*)
This  will  turn out to be one of the tougher levels! From where you start,
go  to  the  right  and climb to the top using the centre segment. Now, you
must  do a jump of faith to the right!! You will find that there is a floor
there  when  you  land. You will also discover a step-block which will open
the  gate which is far to the left. There is also an energy expander in the
area  to  the  right.  When you are ready, jump on the step-block and 'burn
rubber'  to  the  left! You will have little time before the door starts to
close.  Do a running jump over the large hole, then one final jump near the
door  and  hang on to that ledge. Hopefully, the door will almost be closed
so  you  can pull yourself up. After that, it is very straightforward. When
you  confront  the  'live' Skeleton, keep hitting it until it falls off the
ledge.  Now  climb down after it and keep hitting it until it falls to it's
doom.

LEVEL FOUR (*)
This is very straightforward. Watch out for loose floors and be sure to get
the energy expander. When you confront the mirror, you will have to execute
a  run-jump through it. You will pass through but your shadow will come out
the other side and will create a lot of trouble for you.

LEVEL FIVE (*)
There  is  another energy expander on this level but you will soon find out
what  will happen to it. You will have to experiment with this level before
you can finish it.

LEVEL SIX
Beware  of  the Master Guard (the fat one!) for he will slice you up if you
are  not  good  enough.  At  the end, your shadow will create mischief once
more.

LEVEL SEVEN (*)
You  start  out by falling, so press the button to grab the ledge. Continue
on  to  the  right until you reach the ledge with a large hole with another
ledge  to the far right. Climb down the ledge, fall, and grab onto the next
ledge.  Continue  on to the right. If you cannot continue, go back and fall
down  to  another  ledge  for  it will lead you to the same place. When you
drink  the  Blue Potion, the room will turn purple and YOU will turn green.
Run off to the left and you will float slowly down. DO NOT go into the exit
because there is an energy expander just to the right.

LEVEL EIGHT
This level can be quite difficult. Be quick but also be patient as a friend
of the Princess will help you here.

LEVEL NINE (*)
If  you  drink  the  Blue  Potion, your vision will be distorted. To regain
normality, find another Blue Potion and drink it. Be sure to get the energy
exqpander.

LEVEL TEN
You will have to knock out many ceiling and floor blocks on this level.

LEVEL ELEVEN (*)
This one is relatively simple. Be sure to get the energy expander.

LEVEL TWELVE
This  is the final level. We will not provide you with all the answers here
as  it  would  truly  take  the  fun  out  of the game. You must use skill,
agility, strength, courage and trust to finish this level. You are probably
stumped over your shadow. Remember, your shadow CANNOT harm you in any way.
Although  this  may not seem to be the case, it is really the sword that is
harming  you.  Just  push the joystick up and you will put away your sword!
Your  shadow  will  mimic you of course. Walk into your shadow and you will
become  ONE  person  again. (Your shadow is merely a reflection of yourself
and  will  try  to  emulate  you).  After  this,  you  will  need  to  do a
'jump-of-faith'  to  the left. You have to do a running jump and that's the
only  way  to  make  it. Continue on and you will do battle with your final
opponent  -  Jaffar.  He is an awesome fighter. In order to defeat him, you
will  need  to  use  the  'block-strike' technique. Also, be careful of the
fallen board behind you. Enter the final door and run to the Princess!!

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