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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Negative: 2 out of 14
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  1. WilliamT.
    Jan 20, 2008
    5
    Too short, too annoying, too frustrating and repetitive. Strictly for fans of the books and movies.
  2. JaredC.
    Aug 27, 2007
    9
    Its a fun and adventurous game that gets on your nerve after you beat it the third time. Although it is addicting its effects are cartoon and un-trying. It is poorly letdown that way. I think harry Potter deserves more, but I got what I got. And for some reason, ignoring its flaws, its a great game. It flows with the Harry Potter movies and games, it carefully portrays the way Hogwarts Its a fun and adventurous game that gets on your nerve after you beat it the third time. Although it is addicting its effects are cartoon and un-trying. It is poorly letdown that way. I think harry Potter deserves more, but I got what I got. And for some reason, ignoring its flaws, its a great game. It flows with the Harry Potter movies and games, it carefully portrays the way Hogwarts would look like animatedly. Its excellence is profound by just enjoying it by playing it. Its one of the best games to be playing on the road. Expand
  3. Jun 29, 2021
    6
    The game is quite short at roughly 2-3 hours long but I don't expect much more than that. As a massive Harry Potter fan I feel quite let down as the game doesn't follow the story and misses out massive bits and changes other parts. I also dislike checkpoint saves as you could get to the end of a mission almost and if you die or fall you have to restart the mission as save points are veryThe game is quite short at roughly 2-3 hours long but I don't expect much more than that. As a massive Harry Potter fan I feel quite let down as the game doesn't follow the story and misses out massive bits and changes other parts. I also dislike checkpoint saves as you could get to the end of a mission almost and if you die or fall you have to restart the mission as save points are very few and far between. Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#15 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. While visually and aurally sound, and at times impressive, Harry Potter's GBA debut is neither innovative nor particularly compelling from a gameplay perspective.
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    52
    Fans looking for a quick ride through the events of teh book and movie will be pleased with Potter GBA, because that's all it is. [Feb 2002, p.172]
  3. 70
    Pottermaniacs will love exploring even a 2D version of Hogwarts, but be prepared for challenging and sometimes frustrating gameplay.