After the original Apple II release, Prince of Persia was ported to a wide range of platforms, among them an SNES version published by Konami in 1992. 🛕
Aside from graphic and sound enhancements, developer Arsys Software added new enemies, traps and music to the SNES port. Also the player was given two instead of one hour to rescue the Princess like in all the other versions of the game. ⏳
This is because the SNES version features...
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...additional levels, and the original levels that remained are harder and had some extra rooms or different routes. Also, there are additional boss fights, some of which are not the typical sword fighters or involve not only sword fighting but dodging as well. ⚔️
Initially for the Japanese computer ports, Arsys Software also redesigned the Prince's appearance, introducing the classic turban-and-vest look. 👳♀️
Being shown the SNES version in 1992...
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...Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner even considered the port a "brand new game". 😲
Also the second installment in the series, Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame, received an SNES version in 1996. 🧭
This one was ported by French software publisher Titus Software. On SNES, Prince of Persia 2 has some missing features and lacks several stages, including the last one. This version even contains glitches, overall being considered an inferior port. 👎
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