Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

 DS
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Next Level Gaming
    81
    It makes really nice use of the DS features, both in the story mode and the mini-games, and shows you exactly what the system was intended to do.
  2. PALGN
    80
    There is a variety overload in terms of gameplay; with fundamental 2D gameplay enhanced by the context sensitive magic scheme, a horribly addictive DDR-esque section, 6 fun and quirky mini-games and taking care of your own virtual pet Nintendogs style, not to mention multiplayer mode and a bevy of extras to come back for.
  3. Nintendo Power
    80
    The lack of RPG depth is a disappointment, but the titles are solid additions to the Harry Potter gaming world. [Jan 2006, p.107]
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  5. eToychest
    80
    The Nintendo DS is particularly well-suited to deliver an authentic wizarding experience, with the stylus acting almost perfectly like a wand.
  6. GameZone
    80
    The eight-way direction of the controls are much smoother than other comparable titles. Players will be able to jump into this game with zero hassle.
  7. WHAM! Gaming
    80
    Goblet of Fire is far from a difficult game, but should present enough of a challenge to younger Potter fans, and there's plenty of extras for fans of all ages to sift through, making this an above-average title.
  8. IGN
    78
    In the end, the DS version is better only because of the added Duel mode, but GBA gamers should rest assured that they aren’t missing much with a more true and focused version of the game.
  9. PGNx Media
    78
    It has solid gameplay and a good recreation of the Harry Potter universe, but it should have pushed the Nintendo DS more.
  10. Game Over Online
    75
    If you're the kind of person who owns each of the books in both American and British editions and saw each movie at midnight (twice, even), then you'll look past its flaws and enjoy it greatly.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best DS Game of 2005
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#41 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005

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User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 5 out of 9
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 1, 2023
    5
    Desperately mediocre arcade adventure viewed from overhead that's complete devoid of flair or invention. A typically unimaginative movie cash-in.
  2. BellamySacir
    Nov 8, 2020
    4
    Again I played this game a lot as a child, the majority of my childhood games were bad because these games were cheap. So yeah I still lovedAgain I played this game a lot as a child, the majority of my childhood games were bad because these games were cheap. So yeah I still loved most of them, but honestly they really weren't any good.… Full Review »
  3. ArtherB.
    Aug 4, 2006
    9
    A good solid game. I really enjoyed it :-)
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