            Prince of Persia Hints/Solve 
  
      
These are some basic techniques for playing the game. 
 
o When jumping, ALWAYS hold down the button.  You will never know when 
 you shall slip or fall short of the jump.  Also, make yourself as 
 close as possible to an edge before you jump so you can get maximum 
 distance. 
 
o When fighting, the most effective way is to use the standard 
  block-and-hit technique.  To do this, wait till the opponent strikes, 
  block by pressing up, then immediately press the button and the 
  character strike and get a better chance of hitting the opponent. 
 
o Inspect everyroom for secret passages.  There are many in this game 
  and you will not be able to finish it without finding 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. 
 
o Doors don't stay open forever.  Once you step on a step-block, the 
  doors will start to close. . .  that is unless something is on the 
  step-block. 

o Learn to distinguish step-blocks from the floor. 
 
o 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. 
 
o Don't 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. 
 
 
Hints: Note - * means that there is an energy expander on that level. 
 
 
Level 1 
 
Your first level is very easy.  Get the sword, which is to the left from 
where you start and then go to the exit which just to the right of where 
you start. Practice your sword techniques on the guard.  Remember to 
watch for unstable floors.

Level 2 

*  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 3 

*  This will be one of the toughest levels.  From where you start, go to 
the right and climb to the top using the center segment.  Now, you must 
do a jump of faith to the right.  You will find that there is a floor 
when you land.  You will also discover a step-block which will open the 
gate far to the left. There is also a 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 straightfoward.  When 
you confront the "LIVE" skeleton, keep hitting until it falls off the 
ledge.  Then climb down after it and keep hitting it until it falls to 
it's doom.

Level 4

*  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 5

*  Straightforward.  There is an energy expander here 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 6

Straightforward.  Beware of the master guard (he is fat) for he will 
slice you up if you are not good enough.  At the end, your shadow will 
create mischeif once more. . .

Level 7

*  You start out falling so press the button to grab onto the ledge.  
Continue onto the right until you reach the ledge with a large whole 
with another ledge far to the right.  Climb down the ledge, fall, and 
grab onto the ledge. Contine to the right.  If you can't continue, go 
back and fall down 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 their is an energy expander just to the 
right.

Level 8

Straightforward but very hard.  Be quick but be patient for a friend of 
the princess will help you.

Level 9

*  If you drink the blue potion, your vision will be distorted.  To 
regain normalness, find another blue potion and drink it.  Be sure to 
get the energy expander.

Level 10

You will have to knock out many ceiling and floor blocks.

Level 11

*  Very simple.  Be sure to get the energy expander.

Level 12

The last level.  I will not provide you hints because it would truly 
take the fun out of the game.  You must use skill, agility, strength, 
courage, and trust to get past the level.

You're probably stumped on the shadow.  Remember, your shadow cannot 
harm you in anyway.  Altough it might seem to, 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 mearly a 
reflection of yourself and hence will try mimic  you.  Then you will 
need to do a jump of faith to the left.  Yeah, I know there  is nothing 
there, but trust me.  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. . . 
Jaffar is an awesome fighter.  In order to beat 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.