Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    A fine portable adventure game, and as licensed movie games go, it's downright remarkable. The game is on the easy side, but it's good fun even for advanced players; they'll just blow through it more quickly, that's all.
  2. PGNx Media
    83
    The game doesn't include all of the additional features of the Nintendo DS version but includes enough to make it a worthwhile purchase if you don't own Nintendo's newer handheld.
  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. GameZone
    77
    This is essentially the same as the DS version minus the touch and dual screen features. Unless you hold the games side-by-side as I did you won't be able to pick out many differences.
  6. IGN
    74
    While the GBA title pushes the system and gives players a truly impressive one-player package mixed with a few multiplayer elements, the DS version only adds to the previous game with duel mode and a few mini-games.
  7. Next Level Gaming
    72
    Sure, the story mode and graphics are almost identical to the DS, but the DS features are what really made the game stand out, and they are understandably missing here.
  8. Worth Playing
    69
    With overly long levels, it's built for road trips, but will quickly become played out within a few days. If you have to buy a Harry Potter game for the road, consider getting the DS rendition of Goblet of Fire.
  9. GameSpot
    66
    Goblet of Fire is a decent game, but exploring the large levels becomes repetitive after a while.
  10. GameSpy
    40
    Most companies believe slapping a license is work enough, and while the Goblet of Fire isn't a terrible adventure, it's not nearly as compelling from a visual or gameplay standpoint than what you could pick up for your GameCube.

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#27 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#17 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. storygamer
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was my favorite book, a great movie and the Gameboy Advance port of the game is neat. The graphics areHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was my favorite book, a great movie and the Gameboy Advance port of the game is neat. The graphics are good, the gameplay easy and satisfying and the levels are pretty long. All in all a very entertaining yet repetitive game.… Full Review »
  2. Zilcell
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    It is incredibly repetitive and short. Not only that, but it has little content. You will find it boring. While it does have okay controls, itIt is incredibly repetitive and short. Not only that, but it has little content. You will find it boring. While it does have okay controls, it is overshadowed with a lot of problems… Full Review »
  3. WilliamT.
    Nov 11, 2007
    4
    Another liscensed game. Hoo boy. Usually, when a feature film is released, game designers hurry and stick some simple code and sprites, some Another liscensed game. Hoo boy. Usually, when a feature film is released, game designers hurry and stick some simple code and sprites, some movie stills, blah blah into a blank cartridge. Goblet of fire is like that. It has no interesting gameplay, the sound gets on your nerves after just a few tries and - most importantly- it's DULL. This game just places a few levels and forces you to use the same tactics that you used for level 1,2,3,4, hell the entire game, to see to the end of it. Its just quickly made, gameplay forgotten, and bam! Selling. Utterly annoying, repetitive and boring.… Full Review »
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