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Prince of Persia (2008)

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Prince of Persia (2008)

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PC · macOS · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

Ubisoft · 2008

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

71 /100

Automated review

Prince of Persia (2008) is an action-adventure game developing spatial awareness and coordination through acrobatic platforming, with mild fantasy violence.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 56 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

56

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.60
B3Motor
0.65

Prince of Persia (2008) offers a rich action-adventure experience centered on acrobatic platforming and exploration within a visually stunning ancient Persian world. The core gameplay, built around the interaction with an AI companion, fosters teamwork and communication skills. Players will engage their problem-solving, spatial awareness, and reaction time as they navigate complex environments and overcome challenges, all while immersing themselves in a narrative inspired by real Persian mythology.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While Prince of Persia (2008) is largely free of manipulative monetization and social risks, its 'Teen' rating indicates moderate fantasy violence and mild suggestive themes. The game's design does not appear to employ manipulative compulsion loops or artificial barriers to play, focusing instead on engaging gameplay and narrative progression.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Prince of Persia (2008) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Prince of Persia (2008) a rating of 71/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Prince of Persia (2008) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Prince of Persia (2008), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Prince of Persia (2008)?

Our session recommendation for Prince of Persia (2008) is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Prince of Persia (2008)?

While Prince of Persia (2008) is largely free of manipulative monetization and social risks, its 'Teen' rating indicates moderate fantasy violence and mild suggestive themes. The game's design does not appear to employ manipulative compulsion loops or artificial barriers to play, focusing instead on engaging gameplay and narrative progression.