Prince of Persia 2

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The title screen displays "PRINCE OF PERSIA" in gold lettering at the top, with a small sprite of the prince character positioned below it. Below that, "THE SHADOW & THE FLAME" appears in large cyan text against a light blue icy background. Three menu options are listed in red text: "START", "OPTIONS", and "PASSWORD". The overall color palette uses blues, golds, and reds typical of SNES-era graphics, with pixelated sprite and text rendering.

Prince of Persia 2

波斯王子:2

4.2 (2.1K)
SNES Action 522 plays

Prince of Persia 2 is an action platformer released in 1996 by Brøderbund Software for the SNES. Players control the Prince as he navigates through hostile environments filled with guards, traps, and environmental hazards. The game emphasizes fluid acrobatic movement, including wall-climbing, jumps, and sword combat. A key mechanic is the Prince's ability to rewind time, allowing players to recover from mistakes and find alternate solutions to challenges. Combat focuses on timed sword strikes against armored enemies. Levels feature intricate platforming sections combined with puzzle-solving elements. The Prince must progress through a sequence of rooms and outdoor areas, each presenting new obstacles and enemies. The game's responsive controls and time-manipulation gameplay create a unique blend of action and strategy.

Developer
Released
Platform
SNES
Genre
Action
Players
1P
Rating
4.2 / 5 (2.1K)
Last updated

Prince of Persia 2 Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Prince of Persia 2 on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.

Keyboard Console button Typical use
D-Pad Up Move up
D-Pad Down Move down
D-Pad Left Move left
D-Pad Right Move right
X A Primary action (jump / confirm)
Z B Secondary action (attack / cancel)
S X Tertiary action
A Y Quaternary action
Q L Left shoulder
W R Right shoulder
Enter Start Start / Pause
Shift Select Select / Mode

Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.

Prince of Persia 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Prince of Persia 2 on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

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"Prince of Persia 2" SNES longplay 1996

Prince of Persia 2 Cheat Codes

7 community-curated cheats for Prince of Persia 2. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.

  • Infinite Health

    7E095703
  • Enemies Can't Hit You

    7E095900
  • Always Have 99 Minutes Left

    7E0B9899
  • Level Modifier

    7E06BE00
  • Hit Anywhere

    40EA-1FAF+40E7-CF6F+40E7-C7DF+40E0-CD6F+40E0-C46F+40E0-C7AF+40E9-CFDF+40E1-C4AF
  • Infinite Time

    C2CF-3F0F
  • Start With 255 Health Points

    EE63-4DDD
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prince of Persia 2 released?

Prince of Persia 2 was released in 1996 for the SNES.

Who developed Prince of Persia 2?

Prince of Persia 2 was developed by Brøderbund Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

How many players does Prince of Persia 2 support?

Prince of Persia 2 is a single-player Action game for the SNES.

What type of game is Prince of Persia 2?

Prince of Persia 2 is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Prince of Persia 2 for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Prince of Persia 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Prince of Persia 2 in the browser?

No. Prince of Persia 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Prince of Persia 2?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.

Does Prince of Persia 2 work on mobile devices?

Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Prince of Persia 2 this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Prince of Persia 2. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.

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