After defeating the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar at the end of his first quest, our hero settles down for a life of peace with his beloved Princess. But, all is not well in the land of Persia and it soon becomes evident that Jaffar has returned to wreak revenge on the happy couple. Assuming the identity of the hero, Jaffar enters the Castle to steal the Princess, casting a spell on all around him as he goes. When the Prince returns to the castle, he is stunned to see his double. Not only that, but the palace guards attack him, forcing him to escape the city as a stowaway on a merchant ship.

So begins the greatest chapter in the life of the Prince of Persia. An adventure that will take him across five exotic environments, an adventure that will pit him against opponents skilled in sword-play or with magical capabilities. Enter mystical dungeons and avoid firepits, trap doors, poison potions and pressure plates that trigger lethal darts. Become enmeshed in the battle of skill and bravery that is The Shadow and The Flame, and restore our Hero to his rightful position as Prince of Persia.