Is Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame appropriate for children?

Prince of Persia 2 is an action-adventure game with strong violence featuring sword combat and character deaths. While it contains no language or sexual content, the intense combat sequences and cinematic presentation make it unsuitable for younger children. It's best suited for teenagers and adults who enjoy challenging action games.

What age is Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame suitable for?

Our verdict for Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Arcade

Released

1993

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

SNES, Classic Macintosh, PC, macOS

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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