They found a way to blend the platforming genre, which was beginning to wither due to a lack of innovation around that time, with the thriving action-adventure genre. In 2003, Ubisoft took over the franchise and released Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
RELATED: Ranking Every Hitman Game From Worst To Best The series is best recognized today for its action-adventure gameplay however, back in the late 80s and early 90s, it was known for inspiring the cinematic platforming genre. The Prince of Persiaseries goes all the way back in 1989, and has had a further ten releases since.