Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Guide
2003 · Acrobatic action adventureGame guides
| Guide | What you will find |
|---|---|
 Time powers | Understand the Dagger of Time’s resources and recover from a failed jump without wasting every tank. |
 Combat guide | Defeat sand creatures reliably and choose alternatives when enemies counter a favorite move. |
 Platforming and traps | Read the palace’s intended route and make the next jump from a controlled starting position. |
 Health upgrades and puzzle tools | Distinguish healing from permanent health upgrades and solve palace mechanisms in a sensible order. |
| Characters | Find the important Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time characters, their opening roles and the relationships that explain the campaign. |
At a glance
| Focus | What to know |
|---|---|
| Finish with the dagger | Downed sand creatures usually need their sand retrieved to stay defeated. |
| Rewind early | Undo a failed jump while enough time remains in the rewind meter. |
| Protect Farah | Her survival matters during shared combat encounters. |
Characters Character guide →
| Character | Role | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| The Prince | Playable hero | A young Persian prince whose actions release the Sands of Time. |
| Farah | Princess and companion | A skilled archer who works with the Prince to undo the disaster. |
| The Vizier | Antagonist | Manipulates the Prince into opening the Hourglass. |
| King Sharaman | The Prince’s father | Leads the invading Persian army in the opening story. |
| The Sultan of Azad | Palace ruler | His palace becomes the main setting after the Sands are released. |
Quick answers
| Topic | Go straight to |
|---|---|
| Health upgrades and puzzle tools | Water heals; magic fountains increase capacity → |
Pictures All pictures →
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: game and edition overview | store.steampowered.com |