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Prince of Persia®

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Entertainment System • 2008

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Quick resume

The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique cel-shaded art style
    • Engaging story and character interactions
    • Fluid and satisfying platforming
    • Cooperative gameplay with ai companion
    • Relaxing and immersive atmosphere

    Cons

    • Repetitive combat and boss fights
    • Tedious collectible gathering for progression
    • Lack of challenge due to no death mechanic
    • Limited enemy variety
    • Missing epilogue dlc on pc

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to explore semi-open world and choose order of objectives, with some ability upgrades unlocking new areas"

    • Competence
      2

      "Platforming and combat are simplified but require some skill; combat is repetitive and easy, platforming is fluid and satisfying"

    • Competition
      -4

      "No competitive elements, focus on solo experience and personal progress without comparison to others"

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players replay for story, atmosphere, and exploration but others find repetitive tasks and collectibles tedious"

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Strong cooperation with AI companion Elika who assists in combat and platforming, integral to gameplay"

    • Creativity
      3

      "Unique cel-shaded art style and character interactions; some customization via unlockable skins"

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and equal interaction with companion"

    • Escapism
      5

      "Immersive fantasy world and story provide strong escape from reality, praised for atmosphere and relaxing gameplay"

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or pressure"

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore new mechanics like Elika's powers and open world traversal, though some repetitive elements exist"

    • Exploration
      4

      "Semi-open world with multiple hubs and collectible orbs encourages exploration and revisiting areas"

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character customization via unlockable skins; overall standardized presentation with unique art style"

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy setting with magic, gods, and mythical elements; story and world are fairy tale-like"

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Strong sense of companionship with Elika; community aspects limited but players share appreciation for characters"

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn combos and traversal techniques; some skill development though overall easy difficulty"

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay; no physical activity or health-related features"

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on platforming and combat; no background or casual play indicated"

    • Intimacy
      4

      "Close relationship development between Prince and Elika through dialogue and cooperative gameplay"

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership roles; player cooperates with AI companion without directing others"

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through collecting light seeds to unlock abilities and new areas; some character skin unlocks"

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Gameplay designed to be forgiving and relaxing with no death, smooth platforming, and calming atmosphere"

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visually striking cel-shaded graphics and atmospheric music provide sensory enjoyment"

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on individual experience"

    • Story
      4

      "Engaging narrative with character development and emotional depth; story is a key motivation"

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some combat strategy in timing combos and reacting to enemy states; platforming mostly straightforward"

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Low challenge and no real risk due to inability to die; gameplay is calm and forgiving"

    • Value
      3

      "Good perceived value especially on sale; praised for visuals, story, and unique experience"

    • Violence
      -2

      "Combat present but limited and non-lethal due to revival mechanic; focus more on platforming and story"

    • Survival
      -4

      "No threat of death or failure; player is constantly saved by companion and enemies regenerate health"

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