Prince of Persia ClimbUp Motion Capture

A Twitter follower asked: Did my brother really perform the climb-up animation as it appears in the game? Here's the answer worth 140 characters.

[nosferadu]

The first two Prince of Persia games had such an aura of mystery about them, especially the second one. That music still gives me the chills. I also still don't know how the game ends, never figured out the riddle at the end with the blue flame. Today I could just look it up, but I don't really want to know. When I think of Prince of Persia I want to always feel that mystical vibe. Due to everyone now having access to the Internet, we'll never be able to have that in games ever again.

[roucoupse]

Those recordings seem so casual, low-key. That's so weird. This making is the epitome of life itself.

[ryansymons]

One of the first games I ever played on PC... all these videos are so good

[ATruePrinceFanFrom]

By the way, who was that lucky person getting rotoscoped as a skeleton?!!! 😂😂😂

[zubingala]

This is a pure piece of history right here and I am grateful that you considered us worthy enough to share it with us. Love n respect from India <3

[MasterLinkuei]

Wow some never seen footages right here!

Jordan keep it up, you are a genius!

[kalibatov]

29 Years ago the first time I played Prince of Persia 1 after that I played POP 2 The shadow and the flame the year its released, and I was blown away with graphics and the story specially the sound track intro, Its a pleasure of mine after all these years to thank you personally (Virtually 😊) for creating and making such a game that we cannot forget, it's a part of my childhood and still number one in my collection, and one other thing I cannot forget is your first name is the name of my country, I wish you all the best 😀.

[selimsahkulu]

Who knows back in 1985 these video tapes will be mark as birth point of legendary Prince of Persia series. Time flies

[luisgabrielguevara]

Jordan in your notes i see, some ideas that don´t get in the final game, i'm interested in know how was the genie and the amulets concept.

[ATruePrinceFanFrom]

How was the music and sound created? What was the inspiration and how did you digitalise in those days?

[TheRealLizardKing]

I just bought your book, few chapters in: it's really cool being able to read what you went through and to see the actual mocap footage here! Thank you for sharing!

[yamiyugi]

Amazing! I'm a very big fan of yours. Im very thankful for everything you've done to make games movies and novels that inspire me every day. Thank you Mr Mechner.

[Seventeen_Seconds]

Wow fantastic footage, I'm 40 now and this game has held a special place in my heart since i was a kid. The first game I ever played on the Amiga.

[MarceloFernandez-bbtb]

Thank you for making my pre-adolescence happy and magical moments with this jewel. Today as a programmer I adore your work Jordan, greetings from Argentina, Buenos Aires

[SmrsinusCZ]

I love those bits and pieces. Even though I first played when I was six and the game was already some 11 years old, it was amazing and it remains one of my most favourite games from the beginning of my gaming :) (And the metal jaw sound and espexially the sound when they cut you in half will haunt me forever I guess :D )

[eucfylo]

Please bring back prince of persia. We are so eager for this.😭

[PrasadLahane]

Man I miss playing the nokia port of this game. It was so fun.

[hasamc]

Hello Mr Mechner
PoP has and forever will have a special place in my heart, it opened my eyes and imagination to the potential of video games; growing up.
Thank you so much for your creation, wish you the best.

A young fan✌🏼

[DiogoStuart]

It’s so awesome to see these! ^_^ Thanks for sharing.

[lilianvaldugabrandelli]

I love your games since I was 6 years old!!! And... This is why do we have brothers, right?