Prince of Persia

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The Grand Visir Jaffar has taken control of the Palace during the Sultan's absence. Worse still, he's thrown the Prince, who's fallen in love with the Princess, into the worst part of the dungeon. The Princess has only an hour before she has to choose between Jaffar or death. You have to navigate 12 levels and fight everyone who gets in your way and get to the Princess in less than an hour. Classic side scrolling action