The game takes place in ancient Persia, although the exact century is not revealed.
In the game, the player takes on the role of Prince, whose name is not revealed in the game.
The Prince is accompanied by a girl named Elika, who he met after a huge sandstorm diverted him from his destiny and he arrived in a mysterious land.
Players traverse several distinct environments using Prince's acrobatic skills, climbing and running along walls, for example.
Along the journey, the player faces several enemies who try to prevent the protagonists from purifying the land of evil corruption.
The game's plot and its era are heavily based on Zoroastrianism.
