I have a soft spot for Prince of Persia, but I have an even softer spot for Karateka, its (rotoscoped) predecessor on an ancient green phosphor Apple //e, a computer (and an age) where everything seemed possible.
Yeah, Karateka deserves more than a simple aside here. It's amazing that he made that on his own as a college student. I loved that game.
The first two games to fall in love with - Karatéka and then Alley Cat.
My favourite Easter egg about karateka:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFe28MNCG7o&t=17