Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Ubisoft Montpellier

Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Xbox One; Xbox Series X|S; Windows (Epic/Ubisoft Store/Steam); Amazon Luna; macOS; iOS; AndroidPaid (premium purchase) — optional paid DLC/cosmetics; available via Ubisoft+ / sometimes on subscription services

Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

Super Review

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a challenging action-adventure with intricate platforming and combat, best suited for older teens due to stylized violence and mild language. Its single-player focus and accessibility options are strengths, but parents should be aware of optional paid cosmetic and story DLC.

Super Review

Parent verdict

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a qualified fit for families with older teens, scoring a Decent 46 due to its engaging gameplay tempered by mature content. It offers a strong, story-driven solo experience with robust accessibility features, making it a good choice for those who enjoy challenging action and exploration. However, the presence of stylized blood and mild language means it's best with clear limits and discussions for younger players, and parents should note the availability of additional purchases for cosmetic items and story content.

What players actually do

Players will navigate intricate environments by jumping, wall-running, and dashing, mastering precise timing to overcome platforming challenges.
Players engage in fast-paced melee combat against mythological enemies, utilizing a variety of attacks, dodges, and unlockable time-based powers.
Players explore a sprawling, interconnected world, solving environmental puzzles and uncovering secrets to progress the story and enhance their character.

Where it shines

The game excels in its tight and responsive platforming mechanics, which provide a satisfying challenge and a strong sense of accomplishment.
Robust accessibility options allow players to customize difficulty, making the game approachable for a wider range of skill levels without compromising its core experience.

Parent watch-outs

The game features stylized combat with blood splatter effects and occasional mild profanity, contributing to its Teen/PEGI 16 rating.
While not aggressive, the game includes optional purchases for cosmetic items and a small story DLC, which might tempt children to spend additional money.

Family rules worth setting

Set clear expectations regarding additional purchases, explaining that all DLC is optional and discussing the value of in-game items versus real money.
Consider playing alongside or observing younger teens to discuss the combat sequences and any mild language that appears, ensuring they understand the context.

Talk about this

Discuss the concept of 'fair challenge' in games: When is difficulty frustrating, and when does it make victory more rewarding? How do games like this use difficulty to encourage persistence?
Talk about the difference between in-game purchases that offer cosmetic changes versus those that provide significant gameplay advantages. Are both equally valuable?

Play style

This is a single-player, story-driven experience with a strong session rhythm of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving that can range from short bursts to longer, immersive sessions. The difficulty is customizable with good accessibility options, but even on easier settings, some platforming and boss encounters can be quite challenging, potentially requiring persistence. Children may need help understanding certain puzzles or strategizing for difficult combat scenarios, but there's no social pressure.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

3/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Why this rating

Educational Value

2/5

The game focuses on action, platforming, and puzzle-solving, which can develop problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination. However, it offers minimal direct educational value, hence the score of 2.

Addictive Monetization

3/5

While a premium purchase, the game includes optional paid cosmetic DLC and a small story DLC, moving it beyond a purely one-time purchase model. Although it lacks aggressive gacha mechanics, the presence of these additional purchases earns a score of 3 for addictive monetization.

Content Intensity

3/5

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown features stylized combat with blood splatter and occasional mild language, leading to a T for Teen/PEGI 16 rating. While not graphic, these elements contribute to a content intensity score of 3, requiring parental discretion for younger audiences.