Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

 GameCube
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. AceGamez
    80
    Gamers not used to the Hogwarts world may still be impressed by the novel approach to the gameplay, the magical graphics and the well-balanced learning curve.
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  2. Games Radar
    80
    A genuinely good third-year romp for Harry. Accomplished and absorbing, it's not quite magical but it's certainly no muggle either. [GamesMaster]
  3. Next Level Gaming
    80
    It is by far the best Harry Potter game made to date.
  5. Computer and Video Games
    79
    If Floo Powder, Dementors and Fizzing Whizbees mean anything to you, get this game as soon as you can. But be warned, the simplicity of it might mean a part exchange within a few days.
  6. Nintendo Power
    78
    I especially enjoy the three-character aspect, and the music is absolutely gorgeous. This game is a must-have for Potter fans. [Aug 2004, p.120]
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  7. Weekly Famitsu
    75
    8 / 8 / 7 / 7 - 30 silver [Vol 811; 2 July 2004]
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  8. Nintendojo
    75
    It’s depressing from my standpoint and given EA’s efforts with the past three games, it’s hard to see if this series is going anywhere.

Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#56 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#42 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. spencerplewe
    Sep 23, 2022
    8
    EA shows that they were refining their approach to the Potter titles with each entry, and this is easily the best of the home console versionsEA shows that they were refining their approach to the Potter titles with each entry, and this is easily the best of the home console versions with a more watchable visual presentation, slightly better-rounded plot and smooth gameplay, but it can just tedious and rushed toward the end.… Full Review »
  2. Ug1yG0d
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    This game is one the only harry potter games to do it right. It doesn't involve you doing things over and over again. It gives you choicesThis game is one the only harry potter games to do it right. It doesn't involve you doing things over and over again. It gives you choices with what to do after the game. To put it simply, its a good game from my childhood that i will never forget.… Full Review »
  3. ap
    May 7, 2005
    0
    boring!!!! this game is simply poor.
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