Difference between revisions of "Prince of Persia (2008)"
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Retail (Russia)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081218045529/http://akella.ru/Game.aspx?id=2108|title=|date=2023-03-06}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Scimitar}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Scimitar}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|prince-of-persia|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|prince-of-persia|82}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prince-of-persia|84}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prince-of-persia|84}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Middle East }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | ||
|steam appid = 19980 | |steam appid = 19980 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659109 | |gogcom id = 1207659109 | ||
+ | |hltb = 7288 | ||
+ | |lutris = prince-of-persia-2008 | ||
|strategywiki = Prince of Persia (2008) | |strategywiki = Prince of Persia (2008) | ||
− | + | |mobygames = 38110 | |
− | |mobygames = | ||
|wikipedia = Prince of Persia (2008 video game) | |wikipedia = Prince of Persia (2008 video game) | ||
|winehq = 8795 | |winehq = 8795 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/princeofpersia Official franchise Discord server] | |
− | {{mm}} [https:// | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659109|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659109|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/19980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Retail version is DRM-free.<ref>[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/497422-DRM-in-prince-of-persia-%282008%29?p=2328884&viewfull=1#post2328884 DRM in prince of persia (2008) | Forums - Page 2]</ref> | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free, Disc check | Retail version is DRM-free.<ref>[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/497422-DRM-in-prince-of-persia-%282008%29?p=2328884&viewfull=1#post2328884 DRM in prince of persia (2008) | Forums - Page 2]</ref><br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows, OS X}} |
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2137-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2137-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 19980 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 19980 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948788a7e300458b47c6 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948788a7e300458b47c6 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523093840mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Blur/|title=Blur - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===DLC and expansion packs=== |
− | {{--}} The Epilogue DLC is not available for this game on PC; It was only released for the consoles. Ubisoft stated they will not be porting it to PC, citing business reasons. <ref>[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/351982-Prince-of-Persia-Next-Gen-DLC-on-PC-What-s-your-view/page3#post6196430 Prince of Persia Next-Gen DLC on PC? What's your view | Forums - Page 3]</ref> | + | {{--}} The Epilogue DLC is not available for this game on PC; It was only released for the consoles.<br> Ubisoft stated they will not be porting it to PC, citing business reasons.<ref>[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/351982-Prince-of-Persia-Next-Gen-DLC-on-PC-What-s-your-view/page3#post6196430 Prince of Persia Next-Gen DLC on PC? What's your view | Forums - Page 3]</ref> |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename Ubi_Logo.bik|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename Ubi_Logo.bik|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Videos\}}. |
# Delete or rename {{File|Ubi_Logo.bik}}. If you're playing in a non-English language, rename the {{File|Ubi_Logo.bik}} inside the relevant language subfolder. | # Delete or rename {{File|Ubi_Logo.bik}}. If you're playing in a non-English language, rename the {{File|Ubi_Logo.bik}} inside the relevant language subfolder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = false |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Prince of persia 2008 settings.png|Graphics settings in the launcher.}} | {{Image|Prince of persia 2008 settings.png|Graphics settings in the launcher.}} | ||
{{Image|Pop too many aa levels.png|Example of a glitched, 16x AA launcher option. Do not select this option, if you see it.}} | {{Image|Pop too many aa levels.png|Example of a glitched, 16x AA launcher option. Do not select this option, if you see it.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prince-persia-2008 | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prince-persia-2008 | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. There can be a glitch with Nvidia GeForce 10xx GPUs that causes a 16x option to show in this menu. Selecting it will cause the game to crash on launch. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. There can be a glitch with Nvidia GeForce 10xx GPUs that causes a 16x option to show in this menu. Selecting it will cause the game to crash on launch. | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Double buffered. Force triple buffering externally if having frame rate issues. | |vsync notes = Double buffered. Force triple buffering externally if having frame rate issues. | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]]. | |120 fps notes = See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]]. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in registry|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in registry|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{registry|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia\1.0\Engine\}}. |
− | # | + | # Create or change <code>ScreenResolutionWidth</code> and <code>ScreenResolutionHeight</code> values to the desired resolution (careful to select decimal). |
+ | # If the resolution is different from the standard 16:9, create or change <code>AspectRatioOverride</code> vale to [desired width / desired height] x 100 (careful to select decimal). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, voice, SFX | + | |separate volume notes = Music, voice, SFX. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/prince-of-persia-2008/ here] | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/prince-of-persia-2008/ here] or [https://github.com/hornster02/Prince_of_Persia-2008-CZ link #2]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital releases [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=959947820 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Retail and GOG version. Patch for other digital releases [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=477539818 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = true | |nvidia 3d vision = true | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/04/prince-of-persia-2008-updated.html Helix Mod: Prince of Persia 2008] ([https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/prince-of-persia-2008-written-by-chiz.html old version]) for better 3D support. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Steam overlay is not available=== | ===Steam overlay is not available=== | ||
− | Opening the Steam overlay in the retail game causes all input (keyboard or controller) to be ignored, requiring a restart of the game. | + | * Opening the Steam overlay in the retail game causes all input (keyboard or controller) to be ignored, requiring a restart of the game. |
===Game won't launch with [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] connected=== | ===Game won't launch with [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] connected=== | ||
− | The game will fail to launch while the [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] is connected to your computer. This also means the controller isn't compatible with the game. Possibly related to the Steam Overlay not being supported. | + | * The game will fail to launch while the [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] is connected to your computer. This also means the controller isn't compatible with the game. Possibly related to the Steam Overlay not being supported. |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===EAX doesn't work properly with Creative Alchemy/Audio dropout in certain locations when using Creative Alchemy=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DSOAL with openAl-soft instead|ref={{cn|date=July 2021}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal/ DSOAL DLLs]. | ||
+ | # Unzip the files to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Doesn't use the hardware solution and EAX 4.0 emulation isn't feature complete in DSOAL at the moment. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=To fix while using EAX hardware|ref={{cn|date=December 2023}}|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Open creative alchemy and select the prince of persia application </li> | ||
+ | <li>Click on edit and enter the following settings.</li> | ||
+ | <pre>Buffers=4 | ||
+ | Duration=6 | ||
+ | MaxVoiceCount=128 | ||
+ | DisableDirectMusic=0</pre> | ||
+ | <li>Click ok to save the settings in dsound.ini located in the game folder</li> | ||
+ | <li>Run the game and reduce all volume gauges to half.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} After a few hours, the audio may start to garble; Restarting will fix the issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Game freezes or hangs when starting a new game on Windows 10=== | ===Game freezes or hangs when starting a new game on Windows 10=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 | + | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. |
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | ||
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini}} or {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Prince of Persia.exe\SpecialK.ini}} depending on the installation method you used. |
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use ForceFix|fix= | ||
+ | # Install recommended software and system updates, if for Windows 7, under Ideal Conditions from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/235460/discussions/0/630802344702757872 Steam Guide]. | ||
+ | # Download version of ForceFix for your operating system from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/235460/discussions/0/630802344702757872 Steam Guide]. | ||
+ | # Unpack the archive and launch ForceFix. | ||
+ | # For refresh rates above 60 Hz, set frequency under Custom tab and Apply. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} By default, the refresh rate in the game will go back to normal once you close the program. You can change it by unchecking Restore on Close option. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[ReShade]] 5.6.0+|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] of any version post and including [https://reshade.me/releases/8539-5-6 5.6.0]. | ||
+ | # Install ReShade by navigating to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, selecting {{file|PrinceOfPersia_Launcher.exe}} and DirectX 9 option in ReShade's installer. You don't need to install any effects. | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and open {{file|ReShade.ini}} with any text editor (i.e. Notepad). | ||
+ | # In the <code>[APP]</code> section of {{file|ReShade.ini}} find <code>ForceDefaultRefreshRate=0</code> variable and change its value to <code>1</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will force the game to use the display refresh rate set in Windows display settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===In-game status is not showing in Steam=== | ===In-game status is not showing in Steam=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Create batch file|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520102816/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=766228&page=4#post29086248 Steam Overlay Not Working in Prince of Persia (the, uh, new one) - Page 4 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Create batch file|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520102816/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=766228&page=4#post29086248 Steam Overlay Not Working in Prince of Persia (the, uh, new one) - Page 4 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | <ol> | |
− | <pre>set SteamAppId=19980 | + | <li>Open a text editor and add the following text to it:</li> |
− | PrinceOfPersia_Launcher.exe</pre> | + | <pre> |
− | + | set SteamAppId=19980 | |
− | + | PrinceOfPersia_Launcher.exe | |
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | <li>Save it as a {{Code|.bat}} file in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Run the file to launch the game.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game may freeze on loading screens=== | ===Game may freeze on loading screens=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Might happen with some nvidia drivers. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Turn Vsync on|ref={{cn|really? when?|date=September 2015}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn Vsync on in the game launcher|ref={{cn|really? when?|date=September 2015}}|fix= |
− | + | # Run {{file|Launcher.exe}}. | |
− | + | # Open Settings. | |
− | + | # Uncheck Widescreen. | |
+ | # Check Vertical Sync. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force Vsync in the GPU's control panel}} | ||
===Game may have slow or choppy motion=== | ===Game may have slow or choppy motion=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Might happen with some Nvidia drivers. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Lower | + | {{Fixbox|description=Lower anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|what does this mean? Did performance hit become bigger?|date=September 2015}}|fix= |
− | Open launcher and lower anti-aliasing setting. | + | * Open launcher and lower anti-aliasing setting. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Drivers such as 197 or older do not have this issue. |
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 07:01, 11 April 2024
This page is for the 2008 reboot. For the original, see Prince of Persia.
Developers | |
---|---|
Ubisoft Montreal | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc.[1][2] |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Retail (Russia) | Akella[3] |
Engines | |
Scimitar | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 9, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | March 24, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy, Middle East |
Series | Prince of Persia |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Prince of Persia (2008) is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure and platform game in the Prince of Persia series.
General information
- Official franchise Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Retail version is DRM-free.[4] Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. |
|||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [5] |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
DLC and expansion packs
- The Epilogue DLC is not available for this game on PC; It was only released for the consoles.
Ubisoft stated they will not be porting it to PC, citing business reasons.[6]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename Ubi_Logo.bik[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia\1.0\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Prince of Persia\Save\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. There can be a glitch with Nvidia GeForce 10xx GPUs that causes a 16x option to show in this menu. Selecting it will cause the game to crash on launch. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double buffered. Force triple buffering externally if having frame rate issues. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in registry[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Steam Controller not supported due to not supporting Steam Overlay. When using an Xbox 360 controller the game doesn't display the proper names of the buttons. |
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Full controller support | Launcher requires mouse and keyboard. Create a shortcut for <path-to-game>\Prince of Persia.exe as a workaround. | |
Controller remapping | No remap option; only one layout. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | Steam Overlay not supported. | |
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, voice, SFX. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | May require DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. Patch for digital release here or link #2. | |||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital releases here. | |||
Russian | Retail and GOG version. Patch for other digital releases here. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Prince of Persia 2008 (old version) for better 3D support. | |||
iZ3D |
Issues unresolved
Steam overlay is not available
- Opening the Steam overlay in the retail game causes all input (keyboard or controller) to be ignored, requiring a restart of the game.
Game won't launch with Steam Controller connected
- The game will fail to launch while the Steam Controller is connected to your computer. This also means the controller isn't compatible with the game. Possibly related to the Steam Overlay not being supported.
Issues fixed
EAX doesn't work properly with Creative Alchemy/Audio dropout in certain locations when using Creative Alchemy
Use DSOAL with openAl-soft instead[citation needed] |
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Notes
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To fix while using EAX hardware[citation needed] |
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Buffers=4 Duration=6 MaxVoiceCount=128 DisableDirectMusic=0 Notes
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Game freezes or hangs when starting a new game on Windows 10
Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Use ForceFix |
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Notes
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Use ReShade 5.6.0+ |
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Notes
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In-game status is not showing in Steam
Create batch file[8] |
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set SteamAppId=19980 PrinceOfPersia_Launcher.exe |
Game may freeze on loading screens
- Might happen with some nvidia drivers.
Turn Vsync on in the game launcher[citation needed] |
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Force Vsync in the GPU's control panel |
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Game may have slow or choppy motion
- Might happen with some Nvidia drivers.
Lower anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 10 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
DirectX 10 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (19980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Prince of Persia, Shaun White Snowboarding heading to Mac - Macworld - last accessed on 2017-12-31
- ↑ Prince of Persia, Shaun White Snowboarding Now Available for Mac – The Mac Observer - last accessed on 2017-12-31
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2023-03-06
- ↑ DRM in prince of persia (2008) | Forums - Page 2
- ↑ Blur - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Prince of Persia Next-Gen DLC on PC? What's your view | Forums - Page 3
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Overlay Not Working in Prince of Persia (the, uh, new one) - Page 4 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)