Prince of Persia Prologue Into the Storm

- Introductory level to Prince of Persia
- Provides tutorial for controls and gameplay
- Sets up the story
- Contains the first fight against the Mourning King
- Includes one secret Bronze Trophy unlocked by entering the canyonPS3 Forums: Trophies: Prince of Persia

Into the Storm is the Prologue level of Prince of Persia. The level introduces players to the basic controls and mechanics of Prince of Persia and sets up the plot for the entire game, introducing the main characters of the Prince and Elika.
Into the Storm Plot Overview

The Prince is searching the desert for his donkey Farrah when he encounters a mysterious princess named Elika. He follows Elika through the desert while fighting off the guards chasing him. Eventually, both the Prince and Elika together discover a temple housing the Tree of Life. The Tree is full of benevolent power, but moreover is holding back the dark power of the evil Ahriman. When the Mourning King, Elika's father, attacks the Prince, the Tree is damaged and Ahriman is released back into the world.

Prologue
- YouTube: Prince of Persia Walkthrough - Prologue: Into the Storm
1. Cut-scene: The prince finds himself washed up in a new desert land. He is calling for someone named "Farah." A woman with brown hair suddenly falls into his arms, and appears to be running from unseen pursuers. She runs away from you. Follow her. Take a second to get used to the game's controls.
2. Achievement: In probably the easiest Xbox achievement in history, you get 10 points with "Into the Storm..." just for starting the game.
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Controls:
1. A: Jump
2. LT: Move
3. A + Jump: Wall-run
4. A: Climb
5. You will come to a clearing where the woman is under attack by three enemies with spears. Get ready for your first fight.
Battle System
1. X: Attack
2. B: Gauntlet attack (toss enemy up in the air.
3. B + X: Combo, toss enemy in the air, slash them on the way down.
4. RT: Block
Prologue Contd.
1. You will easily defeat the single enemy who attacks you. Watch the cutscene.
2. Cutscene: The Prince explains that Farrah is not his girlfriend, but rather is his donkey. Before the Prince can better get to know the Elika, she runs off again.
3. Follow her by running towards the indented wall on the left. Jump towards the all and continually press A to bound up the sides and unto the next ledge.
4. Continue to pursue her over the next few gaps. Jump towards a wall with A, then press LT towards your next desired jump, and press A again to jump to it. Do this until you trigger the next cutscene.
5. Cutscene: Elika will save the prince from falling off a bridge, using a mystical blue power that allows her to temporarily fly. However, it also apparently drains her energy, as she collapses in the Prince's arms. You'll unlock the "Saved!" Achievement for reaching this point.
6. When you regain control of the prince, you will be attacked, and also learn more attack combos and controls.
7. A: Acrobatic attacks
8. A + X' X X: Acrobatic attack combo
9. LT: Talk to Elika and other characters.
10. Cutscene: Elika explains that she doesn't know where her powers just came from. No one has had those powers for centuries.
11. Achievement: When the cutscene ends, press LT to keep talking to Elika, unlocking "Where's That Temple?"
12. Continue forward. Jump down into the open area ahead, climb up the next ledge and move towards the system of platforms and cliffs. Use A and the wall run + Jump + wall run + jump technique to get past this section.
13. When you get past the arched structure and onto the next landing, you will be greeted by an enemy.
14. B + B: Gauntlet attack, follow by another Gauntlet/throw attack.
15. X + B + A + X: 4 hit combo, used sword attack, Gauntlet, Acrobatic, followed by a pummeling sword attack. This combo does a moderate amount of damage.
16. By pressing RT, you can block an attack, which will leave the enemy open for counterattack. Press A, B or X.
17. You will next have to make your way down the edge of a cliff face. Press RT to Gripfall. You will use your claw to control your descent down the cliff's edge.
18. Run across the desert. Make your way to the green temple on the right.
19. Follow Elika as she climbs up one of the temple's walls. You will need to use the fissures in the wall as grips to climb up the wall.
20. When you get up to the next landing, press B to turn the lever and open the temple's door.
21. Climb back down the temple wall, pressing RT to Gripfall down, and go through the door.
22. Walk through the temple hall. Walk all the way to the door at the end of the hall. Press A to open the door.
23. Move into the next room. Jump down into the center of the room, which will trigger a cutscene.
24. Cutscene: Here you are introduced to Elika's father. You must fight him.
Boss: The Mourning King
1. Use all of the techniques you learned in the prologue against Elika's father. Mainly, the 4-hit combo is the best weapon at your disposal: X + B + A + X. If you can successfully land a few of these, he will fall in no time.
2. When the boss fight ends, the world turns to black, and you must fight a dark demon enemy. You can now use Elika's magic to assist you in battle.
Prologue Contd.
1. When you regain control of the Prince, press Y to engage Elika's magic abilities against the creature. She will acrobatically attack the enemy, and set you up for a 4 hit combo.
2. Y + A + Y + Y + Y: 4 hit combo, in which the Prince and Elika both attack the enemy in the air in a slingshot motion. This is very effective against single enemies.
3. When the enemy is down, wall-run across the wall to the right, and jump on onto the ledge. Follow the spiral path upwards to the next platform. Jump across to the next landing, and prepare to fight another dark enemy. Use the Y + A + Y + Y + Y to quickly defeat the enemy.
4. Activate the lever to the right of the door, which will open it. Walk through the door.
5. A few steps in the floor will cave in, so beware.
6. Wallrun over the gaps using A.
7. When jumping, press Y to use Elika to help you cover a longer distance. She will hurl you forward. Do so at the last jump before trigger the next cutscene.
8. When the cutscene ends, you will be given access to the world map.
World Map
1. The world map is organized into 4 main worlds that branch off from the temple. You can choose any of the 4 destinations.
2. The map screen will also show you your total light seed count (which should be 0/60 at this point).
3. We chose the far left destination. Press Y to see the path to your destination. Elika will throw a magical discharge in the direction of your destination. Pay attention to where it flies, and follow it. Getting this far will earn you the "Compass" Achievement.
4. Achievement: Before you go to your destination, stop when prompted and press LT to talk to Elika. Repeat this several times to earn "Getting to Know You."