Game entry

Prince of Persia

1989 · Platformer, Action-adventure, Puzzle · Apple II · Brøderbund Software

Prince of Persia carries 1,563 ELO points on GameForever and holds position no. 1,185 in the world ranking, with 41% of duels won out of 205 played. Of the 4 duels that pitted it against Limbo, it has won 0 and lost 4. Its best standing outside the world ranking: no. 7 out of 23 (1989).

World rank

no. 1,185 =

ELO score

1,563

Wins

41%

Duels played

205

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About Prince of Persia

The game is set in ancient Persia. While the sultan is fighting a war in a foreign land, his vizier Jaffar, a wizard, seizes power. Jaffar's only obstacle to the throne is the Sultan's daughter (although the game never specifically mentions how). Jaffar locks her in a tower and orders her, under threat of execution, to become his wife. The game's nameless protagonist, whom the Princess loves, is thrown into the palace dungeons. The player must lead the protagonist out of the dungeons and to the palace tower, defeating Jaffar and freeing the Princess in under 60 minutes. In addition to guards, various traps and dungeons, the protagonist is further hindered by his own doppelgänger, an apparition of his own self that is conjured out of a magic mirror.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,563 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

against Limbo 0% 4 duels played · 285 points behind
against Celeste 33% 3 duels played · 221 points behind
against Uncharted 2: Among Thieves 33% 3 duels played · 105 points behind
against Castlevania II: Simon's Quest 0% 3 duels played · 19 points ahead
against Tomb Raider 0% 3 duels played · 160 points behind

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Around this spot

The games Prince of Persia sits between in the world ranking.

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The standing

Where Prince of Persia ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Prince of Persia stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 7 out of 23 (1989).

Where Prince of Persia ranks
Ranking	Position	Games competing
World ranking	1,185	5,035
Platformer	148	620
1980s	23	155
1989	7	23

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