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Use the following keys as controls for Prince of Persia (IBM version). Most of them are also noted in the readme instructions for the game.
Action[edit]
| Controls | Action |
|---|---|
| Up | Climb up ledge |
| Down | Crouch / climb down ledge (if located close behind Prince) |
| Left or Right | Run left / right |
| Shift + Left or Right | Walk left / right (finer control, backs off from ledges the first time, walks through spikes) |
| Shift | Drink potion / hold on to ledge (release to fall) |
| Up | Jump |
| Sword-Fighting Mode | |
| Up | Block attack |
| Down | Quit sword-fighting |
| Shift | Bring out sword / Strike |
Game controls[edit]
| Controls | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + G | Save game (from level 3 on) |
| Ctrl + L | Load game (during title screen only). Note you'll always start from the beginning of the level where you saved. |
| Ctrl + R | Restart game (go to title screen) |
| Ctrl + A | Restart current level. Note that time's counting down regularly. |
| Ctrl + K | Keyboard Mode |
| Ctrl + J | Joystick Mode |
| Ctrl + Q | Quit to DOS immediately |
| Ctrl + S | Turn sound ON/OFF |
| Ctrl + V | Show the version of the game |
| Shift + L | Skip to next level and set time to 15 minutes left (up to level 4) |
| Esc | Pause game. Resume with any other key. |
| Space | Display time left |