Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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  • Summary: For the first time gamers will play as friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as well as Harry Potter, switching between characters and utilizing their key attributes and skills to resolve challenges and overcome enemies. The three friends will need to combine their strengths and master aFor the first time gamers will play as friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as well as Harry Potter, switching between characters and utilizing their key attributes and skills to resolve challenges and overcome enemies. The three friends will need to combine their strengths and master a variety of new spells as they face Harry's most terrifying opponents yet: the escaped convict Sirius Black and the Dementors, the sinister guards of Azkaban prison. From the opening scene on the Hogwarts Express to the climatic finale on the shore of the great lake at Hogwarts, the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban videogame will immerse players in the magical world of Harry Potter. Players will unravel the mystery surrounding Sirius Black and his escape from the infamous wizard prison Azkaban, as they take part in the most exciting and challenging Harry Potter videogame adventure yet. Gamers will encounter a host of new characters and creatures, engage in a variety of sub-quests, fly on a Hippogriff, reveal the secrets of the Marauder's Map, and take on their friends in multiple two-player challenges. [Electroinc Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Gamer's Hell
    85
    It is easy enough for a kid to master and offers enough depth for adults to enjoy.
  2. Times Online
    80
    Assorted reference devices, including the handy Marauder’s Map as well as shields and character cards to collect, add a little more depth to the action. The game remains faithful to the spirit of the book, but it is perhaps a little too linear and predictable.
  3. AceGamez
    80
    Adds real depth to familiar characters and locations. 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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  4. WHAM! Gaming
    68
    Fans of the books and films will enjoy the chance to explore the Hogwarts grounds and do things like ride Buckbeak the hippogriff and collect all of the Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, but there's not a lot in this game to appeal to your average Muggle.
  5. GameZone
    65
    Harry’s third PC outing falls short with simplistic easy gameplay and won’t hold fans’ attention for too long.
  6. Computer Gaming World
    60
    For casual gamers and casual Harry Potter fans - diehards may be let down. [Nov 2004, p.82]
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  7. ActionTrip
    49
    With very little effort Harry Potter the Prisoner of Azkaban can be finished in a single evening which indeed stands out as a serious drawback. Once you complete it, chances are slim that you'll want to try the whole thing again.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. DCH0407
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    This game is most likely the last great Harry Potter game that was made. I'm most likely very biased in my judgment, given that this game hasThis game is most likely the last great Harry Potter game that was made. I'm most likely very biased in my judgment, given that this game has given me a lot of great memories in my childhood years, but I have to give this game a 10/10. The amount of detail that was put in the exploration of Hogwarts is astounding. Ever since I finished this game as a child, I have not experienced the same amount of joy just from exploring. I'm forever grateful for the existence of this game.… Expand
  2. CurryCarl12
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I very like this Game and I still play it today.
    It's the best Game from the Harry Potter game series.    … Expand
  4. quantumexy
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    Одна из лучших игр по Гарри Поттеру, но сюжет слабо перенесён.
  5. molemaster43
    Mar 8, 2013
    7
    These games just keep getting better and better. There was a solid graphics overhaul from the second gme which drastically improved the game.These games just keep getting better and better. There was a solid graphics overhaul from the second gme which drastically improved the game. I felt that this game was a little bit too short, but it was very fun. It is probably the nicest looking of the three, but the game itself is too short.… Expand
  6. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 11, 2021
    7
    It was the first HP game that I did not like as much. It's decent but never hooked me up as much as the previous installments.
  7. Zallen
    Sep 16, 2022
    6
    По сравнению с прошлой частью игра в плане графики стала на полторы головы выше, но при этом потеряла атмосферу темной фэнтезийности, всёПо сравнению с прошлой частью игра в плане графики стала на полторы головы выше, но при этом потеряла атмосферу темной фэнтезийности, всё какое то цветастое и веселое, хотя сам фильм один из самых мрачных в серии. Были вырезаны все фишки второй части, на смену которым пришло прохождение с ботами, каст в три палочки, обманчиво-большой Хогвартс, максимально короткая продолжительность игры 3 часа (сюжет фильма минут на 30), еще и после прохождения сюжетки игра показывает на сколько она жалкая - взбрасывая какие то унылые экзамены, которые не на что не влияют, а после еще и силой оставляют тебя в игре - пока не выполнишь все доп.задания (кроме сбора карточек) титры тебе не покажут - ЕА уже в 2004 была на приколе... Но после первых двух частей геймплейно тройка чувствуется свежаком и играть приятно + новые относительно-полезные и прикольные заклинания. Ну и триклятые критические баги на винде 10, которые не дают спокойно пройти игру - то черт зависнет, то игра вылетит, то картины не открываются, то еще что и на каждую проблему нужно искать своё решение, дичь - плюс растягивание "геймплея".
    6ть узников Хогвартса из 10ти.    … Expand
  8. eagameseagames
    Sep 15, 2004
    1
    I had problems getting my microsoft joystick to work with this game (on PC). So I contacted eagames help. They told me that it is simply notI had problems getting my microsoft joystick to work with this game (on PC). So I contacted eagames help. They told me that it is simply not compatable with game controllers on PCs. A bit pathetic I think. Particularly after the problems before with XP incompatability with Philosopher's Stone and given the clear profits to be made with the Harry Potter games franchise, I think it's about time EAgames got their act together.… Expand

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