Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    80
    While not as great as the console version, relatively speaking, Chamber of Secrets will certainly keep you interested - for a spell.
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  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    Nearly every aspect of the game impresses, except for the airborne Quidditch matches. [Dec 2002, p.272]
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  3. GamePro
    60
    While Potter fans will enjoy seeing Gilderoy Lockhart on their GBAs, uncompelling gameplay makes him just another pretty face.
  5. Games Radar
    81
    Looks great and, while it can be a bit easy, the new sneaking skills, Quidditch and card collecting make Hogwarts a fun place to be. [GamesMaster]
  6. GameSpot
    70
    It tells a good story, and there's a lot to do within the confines of the Harry Potter universe. If you don't really care for the characters, you'll probably find the gameplay repetitive and dull, but then you'd have no reason to play the game anyway.
  7. GameZone
    72
    I enjoyed roaming around, but started getting tired of the dungeon crawling pretty quickly.
  8. GMR Magazine
    80
    The best reason to get this is the ability to link with the Gamecube version to transfer items and spells. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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  9. IGN
    78
    It is a long adventure, though, with plenty to do.
  10. Nintendo Power
    80
    New spells, a compelling story and tons of action-oriented puzzles. [Dec 2002, p.220]
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  11. Pocket Games
    85
    Visually, it's among the best games available on the GBA, with superb animation and attractive environs. [Spring 2003, p.33]
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  12. TotalGames.net
    94
    Played at leisure, though, this remains a bewitching adventure, and one that true Harry-maniacs will want to return to again and again.

Awards & Rankings

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#40 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#24 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
11
#11 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. Airmont_SC
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    11/10 Es exactamente cómo lo recordaba, bueno de inicio a fin y un sandbox/adventure maravilloso si k si :D
  2. MetaBones
    Apr 6, 2023
    3
    I remember not enjoying this as a kid on the gameboy very much. When I revisited the game a few months ago to give it a complete playthrough,I remember not enjoying this as a kid on the gameboy very much. When I revisited the game a few months ago to give it a complete playthrough, I remembered why I stopped playing the game after the first few levels.

    The mechanics are completely wrong for the gameboy's button layout, the levels and platforming were excruciating to get through and the tasks you're given as a player are simply not fun. If others have fun with the game that's great and I'm happy for them. I just didn't enjoy the game much.

    It's not all negative however, some maps had some visual variety that I thought was interesting and could've even improved the movie! That said, it wasn't nearly enough to justify buying the game again only to be disappointed and never want to play it again.    … Full Review »
  3. JaredC.
    Aug 27, 2007
    10
    Its evenly better than the movie, I didn't have to profind the idea and excellence of the game, it is fantastic from begining to end. I Its evenly better than the movie, I didn't have to profind the idea and excellence of the game, it is fantastic from begining to end. I can beat it many times and never get bored of it. As it should, it does flow with the film's and games, J.K. Rowling should be proud of this.… Full Review »
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