Prince of Persia

1999 · Red Orb Entertainment

Prince of Persia is a 2D platformer that is commonly regarded as a progenitor of the cinematic platformer genre. Rather than following the more common jump-and-run mechanics, it focuses on careful advancement through fairly complex levels, emphasizing the protagonist's vulnerability and survival aspect. Rotoscoping technique is used to give more realism to the animation of the characters' movements.

Platforms: Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS

Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure