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Instructions for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

"Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" sets the Prince on a quest to reverse a curse that he accidentally started. You can climb walls, jump from pillars and even rewind time in your quest. You need to learn the basics in order to fully utilize the many moves and tricks at your disposal.

Instructions

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  Press "X" to jump, roll or pull up onto a ledge. Press "Triangle" to use the "Dagger of Time;" this freezes enemies or retrieves sand. Use "Square" to draw your sword and attack once it is drawn.
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  Press "Circle" to put your sword away, drop off a ledge or cancel an action. Use "L2" for a panoramic view of an area. Hold "L1" to rewind time and tap the "L1" button for slow motion.
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  Use "R2" to switch to first person view; move the camera in this mode by using the right analog stick. Press "R1" to block attacks in combat mode or to perform a special action like pushing or pulling an object, swinging on a bar, drinking water or doing wall tricks. Press "Start" to pause the game and bring up the menu.
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  Run towards a wall while holding "R1" and press "X" to jump. Hit the wall at a zero to 45 degree angle to perform a "Wall Run." Jump away from the wall with a "Wall Jump" by pressing "X" again.
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  Run towards a wall at a 90 degree angle while holding "R1" to perform a "Wall Climb;" you will automatically somersault away from the wall when you reach the highest point. Press "X" to jump onto an available pole and press "X" again to jump off onto another pole. Press and hold "R1" while on a pole to start swinging.
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  Press "X" to jump onto pillars and palm trees, which you can them climb. Press "X" again to jump off the pillar or palm tree; note that you will jump in the direction to which your back is turned. Press "X" just as you land from a long fall to avoid taking damage.
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  Locate the "Sand Tanks" in the upper left corner of the screen; when they're full, use them to rewind time and for "Mega-Freeze," performed by holding "R1" and "L1" at the same time during battle. Locate the "Power Tanks" directly under the "Sand Tanks;" this indicates your available health.
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  Press "Triangle" next to a "Sand Field" to fill up both "Tanks;" these are indicated by a high buzzing sound. Kill enemies with the "Dagger of Time" by pressing "Triangle" near a fallen enemy to fill up one "Sand Tank;" when these are full, this action will fill up one "Power Tank."

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