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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

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to explore large open worlds, choose their own path, and decide when to revisit areas with new abilities."

      Capsule for Yooka-Laylee Yooka-Laylee

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Combat is simple and repetitive but requires timing and some strategy; platforming is easy and assisted, providing moderate skill challenge."

      Capsule for ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition

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

    • Competition

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      -4

      "No competitive elements or player comparison, focus on solo experience"

      Capsule for Kota`s New Journey Kota`s New Journey

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

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Some players replay for achievements and story exploration, but the game is short and some find it repetitive, limiting habitual long sessions."

      Capsule for Endling - Extinction is Forever Endling - Extinction is Forever

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

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      4

      "Gameplay centers on cooperating with AI teammates to survive missions and protect allies, emphasizing teamwork."

      Capsule for Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home

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

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Customization of characters with costumes and skins; some player expression through appearance."

      Capsule for Genital Jousting Genital Jousting

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

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solo and cooperative dominance is not present."

      Capsule for Knights of Pen and Paper 2 Knights of Pen and Paper 2

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

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Highly immersive fantasy world provides strong escape from real life; players emotionally invested in story and characters."

      Capsule for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Master of Orion Master of Orion

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players explore new islands, discover recipes, and unlock new tools, though some mechanics are repetitive and formulaic."

      Capsule for Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands

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

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Large open hub worlds and free roam encourage discovery of new areas, collectibles, and secrets."

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

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some character customization and unlockable skins, but limited cosmetic personalization."

      Capsule for Leap of Fate Leap of Fate

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

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy setting with magical elements, mythical lore, and imaginative storytelling."

      Capsule for GRANDIA HD Remaster GRANDIA HD Remaster

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

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Strong sense of community and connection with recurring characters and shared player appreciation."

      Capsule for Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly

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

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players learn traversal skills and progress through upgrades, though gameplay is generally easy and casual."

      Capsule for Caravan SandWitch Caravan SandWitch

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

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Wargroove Wargroove

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention on combat and platforming; not suitable for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Indivisible Indivisible

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

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      4

      "The game centers on forming close emotional relationships with characters through dialogue and story development."

      Capsule for Five Hearts Under One Roof season2 Five Hearts Under One Roof season2

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

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No player leadership roles; AI companions act independently without player direction."

      Capsule for DarkMaus DarkMaus

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

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players unlock new characters, skins, and cosmetics as they progress through levels."

      Capsule for Fling to the Finish Fling to the Finish

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

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Game is described as relaxing, casual, and stress-free with forgiving gameplay and no death."

      Capsule for The Maw The Maw

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

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Colorful cel-shaded graphics, smooth animations, and upbeat music provide sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for Blade Kitten Blade Kitten

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

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for My Friend Peppa Pig My Friend Peppa Pig

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

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Engaging narrative with character development and emotional moments."

      Capsule for Dust: An Elysian Tail Dust: An Elysian Tail

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

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Some planning and timing required for platforming and boss sequences, but combat and exploration are straightforward."

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

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay is low risk and low tension; some mild challenge but mostly predictable and calm."

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

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Good perceived value especially at discounted price; praised for story and unique experience."

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

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -2

      "Combat is minimal and non-violent; focus is on platforming and constructive level creation."

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    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -4

      "No threat of failure or death; player cannot die and progression is stable."

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

    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
    Similar games map

    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.

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