Prince of Persia 3D

Sega Dreamcast · Action-Adventure / Platformer

Prince of Persia 3D

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released2000 (originally 1999)
GenreAction-Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle
DeveloperAvalanche Software
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesPrince of Persia
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Prince of Persia 3D is an action-adventure game released in 2000 for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Avalanche Software and published by Ubisoft. This Dreamcast release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1999. It blends action-adventure, platformer and puzzle elements.

It came out in the Dreamcast's second year on the market. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 2000 include Jet Set Radio, Sonic Shuffle and Skies of Arcadia. Among the 16 Dreamcast action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

It is part of the Prince of Persia series. The series also appears on other systems with Battles of Prince of Persia (DS) and Prince of Persia (Sega CD).

Prince of Persia 3D is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Prince of Persia 3D is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Prince of Persia 3D walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Prince of Persia 3D FAQ

When did Prince of Persia 3D come out on the Dreamcast?

Prince of Persia 3D was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2000; the original game dates back to 1999.

Who made Prince of Persia 3D?

It was developed by Avalanche Software and published by Ubisoft.

Is Prince of Persia 3D multiplayer?

No. Prince of Persia 3D is a single-player game.

How long does Prince of Persia 3D take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Prince of Persia 3D typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Prince of Persia 3D on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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