This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy & Dave are braving the Sultan's dungeons and racing against the clock in the 1989 cinematic platforming classic: Prince of Persia!

We’re diving into the game that revolutionized video game animation through Jordan Mechner’s groundbreaking rotoscoping technique, bringing unprecedented fluidity and life to every leap, ledge-grab, and sword clash. We discuss the sheer panic of the ticking 60-minute time limit, the brutal precision of the spikes and chomper traps, and why landing a successful counter-attack in a duel feels so intensely rewarding. We also celebrate the game's atmospheric minimalism, cinematic storytelling, and its immense legacy that paved the way for modern action-adventure gaming.

Obviously there’ll also be two "dungeon-defying" cocktails to help you survive the sands of time!

Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.today.com/recipes/ubiquity-cocktail-recipe-t294314

Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.boxesandbooze.com/cocktails/white-mouse

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