Prince of Persia: Limited Edition

About

Prince of Persia: Limited Edition is a 2008 action-adventure game from Ubisoft Montreal that blends platforming, puzzles, and combat. You play as the Prince in an ancient Persian city battling to stop Ahriman’s release from imprisonment. The game mixes timed acrobatics with strategic fighting and environmental puzzles. The Limited Edition adds extra content like concept art, music, and a guide. Released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it focuses on a single-player experience with a strong emphasis on precise movement and problem-solving. The game stands out for its tight controls and challenging level design. The mix of combat and puzzles keeps the gameplay varied, requiring both quick reflexes and careful thinking. Set in a world inspired by Zoroastrian mythology, it offers a visually distinct setting. While some mechanics feel dated by modern standards, fans still praise its creative challenges and cohesive world. The Limited Edition is a good pick for players who enjoy classic action-adventures with a focus on skill.

Storyline

Prince of Persia takes place in an undefined ancient Persian city-state based heavily around the religion of Zoroastrianism. A thousand years before the events of the game take place, there was a struggle for power between the gods Ahriman and Ormazd. The outcome of the struggle was that Ormazd and his people, the Ahura, managed to imprison Ahriman and his minions, the Corrupted, in a tree. Ormazd then left the world, leaving the Ahura to make sure Ahriman remains secure. They are successful for a thousand years, at which point the Ahura started to believe that Ahriman and Ormazd were myths due to their inactivity, and most departed. Shortly before the events of the game, Ahriman is about to be freed again.