A 30th anniversary note to Prince of Persia fans (jordanmechner.com)

Article summary

The creator of Prince of Persia, Jordan Mechner, has written a book about the making of the game, which is available in various editions and languages. The book is based on his journals from the time and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the game's development. Mechner's journals have been praised for their candid and revealing insights into the creative process. The game was first released 30 years ago and has since become a classic of the video game industry.

Main themes

• game development
• Prince of Persia
• retro gaming
• creative process
• speedrunning

What commenters say

• Some players have completed the original Prince of Persia game in under 25 minutes, with the fastest recorded time being around 15 minutes. The game's difficulty and design have been praised for their challenge and complexity. A new 2D version of the game with enhanced graphics and puzzles would be preferable to a 3D AAA game. The 2008 version of Prince of Persia had a unique visual style and gameplay mechanics, but was considered too easy by some players. The original Prince of Persia game was scary and challenging for some players, with its guillotine traps and time limit. Speedrunning the game requires a deep understanding of its mechanics and glitches. The game's creator, Jordan Mechner, has also written a graphic novel about his life and career, which has received positive reviews.