Prince of Persia is a platform game developed by Jordan Mechner and published by Brøderbund in 1990. The game is set in ancient Persia and follows the story of a young prince who must save his princess from the evil vizier Jaffar. The game is known for its fluid animation and realistic movements, which were achieved through rotoscoping. Prince of Persia was a commercial and critical success and spawned several sequels and adaptations.