Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time facts for kids

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an exciting action-adventure video game. It was created by Ubisoft and first released in 2003. This game is known for its cool parkour moves, tricky puzzles, and a special dagger that can control time!

Gameplay: Explore and Control Time

In The Sands of Time, you play as the Prince. You explore ancient palaces and ruins filled with traps and enemies. The game combines fast-paced combat with challenging puzzles and acrobatic platforming.

Acrobatic Moves

The Prince is very agile. He can run on walls, jump over huge gaps, and swing from poles. These moves help him get through dangerous areas and reach hidden spots. Learning to combine these moves is key to success.

The Dagger of Time

The most unique part of the game is the Dagger of Time. After you collect special "sand" from defeated enemies, the Dagger lets you control time.

• You can rewind time if you make a mistake, like falling off a cliff or getting hit too much. This is super helpful!
• You can also slow down time during combat. This makes it easier to dodge attacks or hit enemies.
• The Dagger also lets you freeze enemies for a short time, giving you an advantage in battles.

Combat with Sand Creatures

You will fight many enemies that are made of sand. The Prince uses his sword and the Dagger of Time in battles. You need to be quick and smart to defeat these creatures. Using the Dagger's powers at the right moment can turn the tide of a fight.

Plot: A Prince's Mistake

The story of The Sands of Time begins when the Prince and his father's army attack a city. During the attack, the Prince finds a magical artifact called the Dagger of Time. A sneaky advisor, the Vizier, tricks the Prince into opening a giant hourglass. This hourglass holds the powerful Sands of Time.

The Sands Unleashed

When the Sands are released, they turn almost everyone in the palace into scary sand monsters. The Prince, the Vizier, and a princess named Farah are the only ones not affected. The Prince feels responsible for unleashing the Sands.

Stopping the Chaos

Now, the Prince must work with Farah to put the Sands back into the hourglass. They need to stop the monsters and fix the terrible mistake. Their journey is full of danger, puzzles, and unexpected twists. The Vizier also has his own plans for the Sands, making the adventure even more challenging.

Images for kids

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  The Prince in combat with Sands Monsters. Shown are the battle interface and the Dagger's available Sand chambers.

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  Jordan Mechner, scenario writer and game designer for The Sands of Time, at WonderCon 2010.

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  Yuri Lowenthal voiced the Prince in The Sands of Time, returning for subsequent games set within the continuity.

See also

In Spanish: Prince of Persia: Las Arenas del Tiempo para niños