12. Prince Of Persia
Year: 1989 Platform: Apple II The Prince of Persia franchise might now be best known for the spectacular 3D action titles that began with The Sands of Time in 2003, but it all started with an innovative little 2D platformer. Prince of Persia puts players in the shoes of the titular prince, as he navigates a series of deadly dungeons and catacombs. The game was remarkable for its stunningly smooth animations, which gave players subtle visual clues as to the timing of the tricky jumps. Prince of Persia was the first video game to make use of motion capture techniques when animating the sprites, resulting in the fluid, realistic movement that appeared in the finished product.