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Battles of Prince of Persia
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Prince of Persia |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2005, Battles of Prince of Persia is a strategy game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 50 DS strategy games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Prince of Persia series; on the DS you can also try Prince of Persia: The Fallen King. The series also appears on other systems with Prince of Persia (Sega CD) and Prince of Persia (NES). Ubisoft Montreal also made James Cameron's Avatar: The Game, Open Season and Shaun White Snowboarding for the DS.
Battles of Prince of Persia supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Battles of Prince of Persia is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
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Battles of Prince of Persia FAQ
When did Battles of Prince of Persia come out on the DS?
Battles of Prince of Persia was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
Who made Battles of Prince of Persia?
It was developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
Is Battles of Prince of Persia multiplayer?
Yes. Battles of Prince of Persia supports up to 2 players.
How long does Battles of Prince of Persia take to play?
As a strategy game, Battles of Prince of Persia typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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