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Metacritic 8917+

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Ubisoft|2003ActionAdventure

LumiScore

64/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

48/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage children to explore different strategies for puzzles and combat. Discuss the narrative themes of responsibility and correcting mistakes. Given the M-rating, parental discretion is advised regarding violence and some language.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Strategic Thinking4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
58
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Fails the test

The game only features one named female character, Farah, and therefore cannot meet the criterion of having at least two.

What your child develops

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time helps children develop strong problem-solving skills through its intricate environmental puzzles and strategic combat encounters. Its engaging platforming mechanics enhance spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination. The cooperative segments with Farah also foster basic teamwork and a sense of responsibility.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an action game with platforming and puzzle solving elements. You take on the role of the Prince who gets two powerful artifacts: the Dagger of Time and the Sands of Time.