Prince of Persia
Source code for the original 1989 Prince of Persia game written in 6502 assembly for Apple II.
What is Prince of Persia?
Prince of Persia Apple II is the original source code for the classic 1989 action-adventure platformer game, written entirely in 6502 assembly language for the Apple II computer. It represents the foundational codebase that launched the Prince of Persia franchise and provides a unique window into early game development techniques. The code was preserved from 22-year-old floppy disks and released as a historical artifact for educational purposes.
Retro computing enthusiasts, game development historians, 6502 assembly programmers, and anyone interested in the technical foundations of classic video games. This is particularly valuable for those studying early game programming techniques and Apple II development.
This is the only publicly available source code for the original Prince of Persia game, offering unprecedented access to a landmark title's implementation. Unlike modern recreations or ports, this represents the authentic 1985-1989 development code that served as the reference for all subsequent platform adaptations.
Overview
A running-jumping-swordfighting game I made on the Apple II from 1985-89
Use Cases
Best For
- Studying 6502 assembly language game programming techniques
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