LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

 DS
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. GameSpot
    80
    The Lego rendition of The Boy Who lived is a seriously charming take on the life of a wizard, with loads of gameplay variety and an emphasis on discovery.
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    80
    As much fun as previous DS games, though Potter perhaps doesn't translate quite as well to Lego.
  3. Cynamite
    75
    There are a lot of characters, magic tricks and secrets to discover. The controls are a bit awkward but the charming lego world will entertain you for a couple of hours.
  5. Nintendo Life
    70
    While not quite as fulfilling an experience as that of its Wii counterpart, the game still provides a nice puzzle-infused platforming romp that should more than please fans of the Harry Potter series of books and movies.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    LEGO Harry Potter's DS debut has a good foundation, decent gameplay, and tons of content.
  7. GameShark
    67
    Traveller's Tales have sure struck a gold mine with the LEGO series. Their earlier block-themed games have been charmingly cute and amusing, and Harry Potter is no exception. You can't blame them for sticking to a winning formula, as Potter and LEGO fans will likely flock to play this game.
  8. Nintendo Gamer
    60
    Lacks the charm, fluid controls and, crucially, wit of the brilliant Wii game. [July 2010, p.56]
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#39 Best DS Game of 2010
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#37 Most Discussed DS Game of 2010

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. colafred4
    Jan 3, 2011
    8
    Nice-looking, long game for the DS. Has cinematics from the cross-platform versions. Maybe too easy, I hope there will be more challenge onNice-looking, long game for the DS. Has cinematics from the cross-platform versions. Maybe too easy, I hope there will be more challenge on the next game.… Full Review »
  2. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    extremely fun game, if your a fan of the movies and your a kid, youll love the game, simple as that. its not a game intended for any other demographic
  3. TsCxHunt3RZ
    Jul 10, 2021
    7
    Year 1 of this game is pretty decent, i really like how the levels are quite short but there is plenty of them. i also like how it starts fromYear 1 of this game is pretty decent, i really like how the levels are quite short but there is plenty of them. i also like how it starts from privet drive unlike any other of the games. Year 2 is also good, you learn some great spells however some of the events don't follow the correct order and the levels were a bit longer.… Full Review »
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