A platform-jumping prince – History of Prince of Persia's 1990s Ports
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- #Prince of Persia
- #Game Development
- #Retro Gaming
- The original Prince of Persia game was developed on the Apple II by the author over three years (1986-1989).
- The DOS/Windows version, released in 1990, improved graphics and sound, becoming the version most players remember.
- The Amiga port was developed by Dan Gorlin, known for Choplifter, and was one of three versions the author was contractually responsible for.
- A Commodore 64 port was never officially released but fan-made versions appeared in 2011 and recently.
- The Macintosh version faced delays but its release in a new packaging helped revive the game's popularity.
- The Super Nintendo version expanded the game with new levels, enemies, and music, offering a fresh experience even to the original creator.
- The author reflects on the emotional connection players have with the version they played during formative years.