Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Beginner's Guide

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown marks a stylish and dynamic return to the legendary series. Breaking away from the 3D cinematic presentation of its predecessors, this installment adopts a 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania format, blending rapid combat with deep exploration and satisfying puzzles. The game’s mobile edition has recently arrived, letting you dive into the authentic Prince of Persia experience wherever you are. Designed with newcomers in mind, this guide introduces key game mechanics and features you’ll explore throughout your journey. Let’s get started!

A New Hero and a New Adventure

In The Lost Crown, you play as Sargon, a gifted young warrior belonging to the elite Immortals. The adventure begins when the Persian Prince is kidnapped, thrusting Sargon into a dangerous rescue mission deep into the cursed Mount Qaf—a mystical fortress caught in time, filled with decay, temporal anomalies, and long-lost secrets. As Sargon, you must uncover the mysteries of time, defeat foes twisted by forgotten powers, and become stronger with each trial you conquer.

There’s more. With story progress, new movement skills will unlock. Expect double jumps, time-altering dashes, and teleportation portals that open paths to once-inaccessible zones. This loop of backtracking is at the heart of the Metroidvania experience. We strongly encourage revisiting earlier sections often to discover collectibles, health upgrades, and powerful new gear.

Explore New Time Powers

A signature mechanic of The Lost Crown is the use of Time Powers, building on the series’ legacy of time manipulation. Early abilities include the Shadow of the Simurgh, letting Sargon place a time anchor and teleport back to it instantly, and Rush of the Simurgh, a burst of temporal speed to dash through barriers and cross large gaps. These powers are essential for both combat and exploration, enabling you to evade dangers, outsmart enemies, and solve complex environmental puzzles.

You can also enjoy Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on a larger PC or laptop screen using BlueStacks, along with keyboard and mouse controls.