Battles of Prince of Persia is a tactical combat game developed for the Nintendo DS, set between The Sands of Time and The Two Thrones. Players control the titular prince and various generals through a card-based system. The game features nine playable characters, 27 units, and three factions. It also offers a multiplayer mode allowing competition among players using a single cartridge.
Battles of Prince of Persia is the first game in the Prince of Persia franchise to make its way onto the Nintendo DS. The storyline takes place in the time between the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones. Unlike other entries, this game is about tactical combat, as you must control armies using the Prince, and a number of generals, via playable trading cards. There are nine different playable characters, 27 different units to control, and three different factions. Multiplayer is available for competition, with one copy of the cartridge capable of being shared among multiple players.