Prison Princess

Prison Princess is a puzzle adventure in which you guide two kidnapped princesses through the Demon King's castle. The hero has died and exists as a spirit, so he cannot investigate or solve puzzles himself; instead, you instruct the princesses to act for him. Your choices affect the fates of all three characters.

Story

On the Continent of Maygard, the kingdoms of Aria Zaza and Zanji Zed enjoyed a long era of peace and prosperity. After the Demon King breaks free from his seal, he sets the continent ablaze and his forces invade the cities. A hero carrying the blood of ancient heroes appears, but dies on his journey. The Demon King's minions then kidnap the princesses of both kingdoms. The hero remains in the world as a spirit and sets out to rescue them.

The princesses

Aria is the soft-spoken princess of Aria Zaza. Having rarely been able to travel far, she knows little of the world, but hopes for people to live happily and peacefully. She is book-smart, reasons keenly, and is exceptionally skilled in magic. She has long hoped to meet Zena and become friends with her.

Zena, princess of Zanji Zed, trains in swordsmanship every day and is highly skilled. Serious but reluctant to express her feelings, she can be fearless and takes on any challenge. She alternates between belittling the hero and playing along with his jokes. Though she has never met Aria, comparisons with her have fostered a rivalry.

Solve the castle's puzzles

You search each room for clues and items, then direct the princesses to use what they find to solve puzzles, disarm traps and escape. Many traps require them to use their hands, feet or other parts of their bodies. Puzzles have time limits, so you must focus on the traps rather than interacting with the princesses; doing so can affect the fates of the hero and both princesses.