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Difference between revisions of "Prince of Persia 3D"

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|cover        = Prince of Persia 3D.jpg
 
|cover        = Prince of Persia 3D.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Red Orb Entertainment}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Mindscape}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mindscape}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Red Orb Entertainment}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Learning Company}}
 
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|NetImmerse}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|NetImmerse}}
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|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Middle East }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Middle East}}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Prince of Persia }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Prince of Persia }}
 
|official site = https://web.archive.org/web/20001118052800/http://www.pop3d.com/main.html
 
|official site = https://web.archive.org/web/20001118052800/http://www.pop3d.com/main.html
 
|hltb        = 7291
 
|hltb        = 7291
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|lutris      = prince-of-persia-3d
 
|igdb        = prince-of-persia-3d
 
|igdb        = prince-of-persia-3d
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|mobygames    = prince-of-persia-3d
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|mobygames    = 876
 
|wikipedia    = Prince_of_Persia_3D
 
|wikipedia    = Prince_of_Persia_3D
 
|winehq      = 3743
 
|winehq      = 3743
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} Better textures, higher resolution and better colors than the Dreamcast version.
+
|introduction      =
−
{{--}} Worse controls, slower animations and less balanced gameplay than the Dreamcast version.
+
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/princeofpersia Official franchise Discord server]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | cd | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
+
{{ii}} A free demo is available [https://www.popot.org/get_the_games.php?game=3D here].
−
{{ii}} A free demo is available [https://www.popot.org/get_the_games.php?game=3D here.]
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2240-prince-of-persia-3d-patch/ Patch 1.1] is the latest version.
+
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2240-prince-of-persia-3d-patches/ Patches 1.1 and 1.2] update the game to the latest version.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Level 01 Start, Level 01 Start.bmp}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Level ** Start, Level ** Start.bmp}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = always on
+
|upscaling                  =
−
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
−
|60 fps                    = true
+
|upscaling notes            =
−
|60 fps notes              =  
+
|vsync                      = hackable
−
|120 fps                    = true
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|vsync notes                = By default Vsync (enable by default) is activated only in the game, the menu does not use Vsync. Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2] or [[#High_FPS_Issues|DxWnd]] for better Vsync.
−
|120 fps notes              = Game limited to 60Hz refresh rate in some cases.<br> Otherwise uncapped FPS. Use 3rd party SW or GPU control panel to lock FPS.
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|60 fps                    = limited
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|60 fps notes              = Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.
 +
|120 fps                    = limited
 +
|120 fps notes              = It causes errors during gameplay. See [[#High_FPS_Issues|High FPS Issues]].
 +
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|ray tracing                = unknown
+
|color blind                =  
−
|ray tracing notes          =
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|color blind notes          = false
−
|color blind                = unknown
 
−
|color blind notes          =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Apply Widescreen Fix|ref={{cn|date=2021-07-03}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Apply Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-24}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download Widescreen fix from [https://mega.nz/file/DyYlVC5I#P60mLjTOgzBVCokn1IARI_cZutjP2OqNmlzg-pQ6Bb8 Here].
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# Download Widescreen Fix from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2241-prince-of-persia-3d-widescreen-fix/ here].
 
# Open {{file|POP3D_Widescreen_Resolutions.zip}}.
 
# Open {{file|POP3D_Widescreen_Resolutions.zip}}.
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# Extract <code>options.sav</code> from any resolution folder to {{P|game}}.
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# Extract {{file|options.sav}} from any resolution folder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=2021-07-03}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix=
 
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator.
 
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator.
 
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
 
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
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# Set name to Prince of Persia 3D.
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# Set name to ''Prince of Persia 3D''.
 
# Set path to {{file|{{p|game}}\POP3D.exe}}.
 
# Set path to {{file|{{p|game}}\POP3D.exe}}.
 
# Set '''Acquire admin caps'''.
 
# Set '''Acquire admin caps'''.
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# Go to <code>Mouse</code> tab, set Cursor visibility to '''Hide'''.
+
# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# Go to <code>Tweaks</code> tab, select <code>win:NoMainWindowDestruction</code> and click on <code><big>+</big></code>.
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# Click on '''Mouse''' tab, set Cursor visibility to '''Hide'''.
 +
# Click on '''Tweaks''' tab, select <code>win:NoMainWindowDestruction</code> and click on <code><big>+</big></code>.
 
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
 
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
 +
# Run the game directly from DxWnd.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen=  
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|touchscreen               = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
−
|red book cd audio        =
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 +
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Japanese retail release.
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = BraSoft Hits release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20020227204414/https://www.novomilenio.inf.br/ano01/0107dcdr.htm|title=Novo Milênio, 22/07/2001 (archived).|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
 +
===Black screen during the lower dirigible level===
 +
{{ii}} Occurs on version 1.1 when reaching [https://youtu.be/6MshT0pQMeE?t=806 this part of the lower dirigible level]. Just move the lever without fighting the enemy NPC; otherwise a black screen will occur.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===FMVs playback issues===
 
===FMVs playback issues===
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{{Fixbox|description=Install QuickTime 4.0 or newer|ref={{cn|date=2021-07-04}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://support.apple.com/kb/dl837?locale=en_US QuickTime] 4.0 or newer}}
  
 
===Low FPS===
 
===Low FPS===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd to force windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=2021-07-04}}}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd to force windowed mode}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Run Windows Media Player|ref={{cn|date=2021-07-04}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Play a media file through ''Windows Media Player'' or [https://codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_standard.htm MPC-HC] in the background}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon1|date=2021-03-20}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat DDrawCompat]}}
  
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon1|date=2021-07-12}}</ref>|fix=
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Under the DirectX tab, it is recommended to set 128 MB of VRAM.
 
{{ii}} Under the DirectX tab, it is recommended to set 128 MB of VRAM.
 +
{{--}} In the second level, it causes graphical problems underwater.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Weird Textures===
 
===Weird Textures===
 
{{ii}} Certain visual elements are not rendered correctly or are upside down.
 
{{ii}} Certain visual elements are not rendered correctly or are upside down.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use Geometry Patch|ref={{cn|date=2021-7-4}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Geometry Patch|fix=
−
# Delete the Geometry folder located in the {{p|game}}.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and delete {{folder|Geometry}}.
−
# Download the [https://mega.nz/file/ezJRRKiB#D4eIsX_PLafPbZQ55GPiY7Aa52vANbDoWZPP7-2deFk Geometry Patch] and extract the contents to the same directory.
+
# Download [https://mega.nz/file/ezJRRKiB#D4eIsX_PLafPbZQ55GPiY7Aa52vANbDoWZPP7-2deFk Geometry Patch] and extract the contents into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===High FPS Issues===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-24}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix=
 +
#Use the following configuration in DxWnd:
 +
#* Under the '''DirectX(2)''' tab, set {{code|VSync}} to {{key|ON}} and {{key|Wait for Frequency}}.
 +
# Set the monitor refresh rate to 60Hz.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Patch 1.1 not successfully applied===
 +
{{ii}} In some cases, it may happen that patch 1.1 files are extracted to {{folder|C:\Windows\}}.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add string value in regedit|fix=
 +
# Press {{key|Win|R}}.
 +
# Type {{code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}.
 +
# Go to {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Red Orb\Prince of Persia 3D\1.0}}.
 +
# Create a new ''String Value'' named {{code|Directory}}.
 +
# Change its value data according to the location where the game is installed.
 +
# Click OK.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} For 64-bit operating systems, the regedit path could be something like:<br> {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Red Orb\Prince of Persia 3D\1.0}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Download [https://popuw.com/files/pop3dpatch1_01.rar Unpacked Patch 1.1], and extract the contents into the game directory.|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 6
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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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 = unknown
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
−
|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos arm app          =  
−
|macos arm notes        =  
 
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
−
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
−
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          =
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}

Latest revision as of 07:05, 11 April 2024

Prince of Persia 3D
Prince of Persia 3D cover
Developers
Mindscape
Publishers
Red Orb Entertainment
Engines
NetImmerse
Release dates
Windows September 17, 1999
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle
Art styles Realistic
Themes Middle East
Series Prince of Persia
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Prince of Persia 3D on HowLongToBeat
Prince of Persia 3D on IGDB
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Prince of Persia 3D on MobyGames
Prince of Persia 3D on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
Prince of Persia 1989
Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame 1993
Prince of Persia 3D 1999
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within 2004
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones 2005
Prince of Persia (2008) 2008
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands 2010
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 2024
The Rogue Prince of Persia 2024
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake TBA

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).

Prince of Persia 3D is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, platform and puzzle game in the Prince of Persia series.

General information

Official franchise Discord server

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A free demo is available here.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patches 1.1 and 1.2 update the game to the latest version.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\input.ini, fight.ini[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Level ** Start, Level ** Start.bmp[Note 2]

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
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)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
By default Vsync (enable by default) is activated only in the game, the menu does not use Vsync. Use dgVoodoo2 or DxWnd for better Vsync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Character animations are capped at 30 FPS.
It causes errors during gameplay. See High FPS Issues.
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

Apply Widescreen Fix[3]
  1. Download Widescreen Fix from here.
  2. Open POP3D_Widescreen_Resolutions.zip.
  3. Extract options.sav from any resolution folder to <path-to-game>.

Windowed

Use DxWnd
  1. Download and run DxWnd as administrator.
  2. Click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set name to Prince of Persia 3D.
  4. Set path to <path-to-game>\POP3D.exe.
  5. Set Acquire admin caps.
  6. Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
  7. Click on Mouse tab, set Cursor visibility to Hide.
  8. Click on Tweaks tab, select win:NoMainWindowDestruction and click on +.
  9. Click OK, then File and Save.
  10. Run the game directly from DxWnd.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
German
Italian
Japanese
Japanese retail release.
Brazilian Portuguese
BraSoft Hits release.[4]

Issues unresolved

Black screen during the lower dirigible level

Occurs on version 1.1 when reaching this part of the lower dirigible level. Just move the lever without fighting the enemy NPC; otherwise a black screen will occur.

Issues fixed

FMVs playback issues

Install QuickTime 4.0 or newer

Low FPS

Use DxWnd to force windowed mode
Play a media file through Windows Media Player or MPC-HC in the background
Use DDrawCompat
Use dgVoodoo 2[5]

Notes

Under the DirectX tab, it is recommended to set 128 MB of VRAM.
In the second level, it causes graphical problems underwater.

Weird Textures

Certain visual elements are not rendered correctly or are upside down.
Use Geometry Patch
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and delete Geometry.
  2. Download Geometry Patch and extract the contents into <path-to-game>.

High FPS Issues

Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[6]
Use DxWnd
  1. Use the following configuration in DxWnd:
    • Under the DirectX(2) tab, set VSync to ON and Wait for Frequency.
  2. Set the monitor refresh rate to 60Hz.

Patch 1.1 not successfully applied

In some cases, it may happen that patch 1.1 files are extracted to C:\Windows\.
Add string value in regedit
  1. Press ⊞ Win+R.
  2. Type regedit and press ↵ Enter.
  3. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Red Orb\Prince of Persia 3D\1.0.
  4. Create a new String Value named Directory.
  5. Change its value data according to the location where the game is installed.
  6. Click OK.

Notes

For 64-bit operating systems, the regedit path could be something like:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Red Orb\Prince of Persia 3D\1.0.
Download Unpacked Patch 1.1, and extract the contents into the game directory.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB
Video card (GPU) 8 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6.1 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

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