Prince of Persia 2: A classic platformer with better graphics and a deeper story
Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow & The Flame builds on the iconic gameplay from etteren, but delivers a significantly improved experience—especially in graphics and storytelling. It’s one of the most memorable DOS games of the 90s, and it still deserves a place today—both for nostalgic players and newcomers who love retro platformers.
Top 5 tips for Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow & The Flame
Learn the patterns
Save often in DOSBox
Watch for secret passages
Use timing to your advantage
Don’t skip the dialogue
Improved graphics and atmosphere
The first thing you notice in Prince of Persia 2 is the graphics. Animations are smoother, colors more vibrant, and the backgrounds more detailed. The palace walls are no longer just backdrops—they feel like part of the world. The dark caves and underground corridors create a grim yet captivating atmosphere that elevates the adventure.
Gameplay: Timing, jumps and sword fights
The gameplay is still driven by precise jumps and tight timing. You must keep an eye on pitfalls, traps, and guards. Sword fights have been upgraded with smoother movement and better animation, making them feel more tactical than in the original. The controls may seem stiff today, but they add a distinct challenge that makes clearing levels especially satisfying.
The story and the enemy Jaffar
Once again, the evil grand vizier Jaffar stands in the way of the Prince’s happiness. After surviving the first adventure, the Prince is thrown into another fight for justice and love. This time, however, the story features more cutscenes and clearer storytelling, making the experience more cohesive and engaging.
How to play Prince of Persia 2 today
To play Prince of Persia 2 on a modern PC, we recommend the following setup:
- ✅ Use DOSBox to run the game smoothly on Windows 10 og 11.
- ✅ Consider pairing it with ScummVM for better audio integration and stability—even though ScummVM doesn’t officially support PoP2, some users use it to optimize audio via external tweaks.
The game comes as a ZIP-fil and only needs to be extracted and set up in DOSBox to run.
