Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

 GameCube
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Nintendo Power
    85
    A great leap forward for the Potter franchise, and a fun and inclusive gaming experience. [Jan 2006, p.107]
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  2. PGNx Media
    80
    The game changes a few of the things Harry fans have come to expect from the games, and though aimed at a younger audience, Harry fans will find a lot to like in the game.
  3. GameZone
    75
    While it could have had more movie/book elements tied into the gaming experience, the existing game is fun enough.
  5. Play Magazine
    75
    A fine, if not predictable, bit of movie gaming. [Jan 2006, p.49]
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  6. eToychest
    75
    Series fans will find a lot to love in this title, which offers an attractive, immersive, and most importantly, fun excursion into the world of J.K. Rowling's imaginative works.

Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#37 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#39 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 10 out of 24
  1. MetaBones
    Apr 6, 2023
    2
    Goblet of Fire was one of my favorite Harry Potter films and the Triwizard tournament would translate brilliantly into a game, on paper thatGoblet of Fire was one of my favorite Harry Potter films and the Triwizard tournament would translate brilliantly into a game, on paper that is.

    I felt like this game was a drag and lazy throughout its level design with uninspired puzzles and minimal engagement throughout. Worst of all, however, was the mechanics. Orienting yourself with the camera physically hurt and getting your character's movement and spells right was honestly a matter of a coin toss. The mechanical experience of the game was just unbearable to me.

    There were some great ideas in the game and I didn't see too much of a performance dip unless lots of visual action was happening but the game overall is just a bland and awful experience. It's not worth the money and it's not worth any time.    … Full Review »
  2. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    6
    Juego mejorable en muchos sentidos, aún así lo recomiendo para los fans de la saga, ya que no deja de ser una buena experiencia.
  3. Thaddaeus
    Jul 2, 2022
    2
    Terrible game, bad gameplay, no charm in the voice acting (except mad eye moody), tedious to collect shields, no real cutscenes, no uniqueTerrible game, bad gameplay, no charm in the voice acting (except mad eye moody), tedious to collect shields, no real cutscenes, no unique spells, and only 8 levels I can beat it in 4 hrs. It’s boring not fun, and one of the worst games in the series, just like the movie it does understand it’s source material.… Full Review »
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