Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. GameZone
    81
    Just realize you absolutely must use a gamepad and you will have a lot of fun.
  2. PC Gamer
    80
    Other than its being a bit too simplistic, I have no complaints about this game. It's the best PC Potter yet. [Feb 2004, p.88]
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  3. GMR Magazine
    80
    The highest compliment we can give EA's portrayal of JK Rowling's magic-infused faux sport is that it's so much fun (for fans and nonfans alike) that it makes us wish Quidditch were actually real.
  5. GameSpy
    75
    Packs a surprising amount of appeal.
  6. Gamer.tv
    74
    Quidditch World Cup's strengths take a little while to unlock, but if you're a fan you should get your money's worth.
  7. IGN
    72
    I am disappointed both by how easy the game can be advanced thanks to the forgiving AI (it does get harder as different difficulties are unlocked, but it takes awhile) and the development team's decision to eliminate vertical control from matches as it dilutes some of the go-anywhere-flight that is part of this sport's appeal.
  8. PC Gameworld
    70
    For Harry Potter enthusiasts, EA did a semi-decent job at creating an imaginary sport.
  9. Eurogamer
    70
    Real Potter fans will love the ability to spot even minor characters from the books making appearances on the Quidditch teams and playing in their correct positions, and the whole thing has been put together with the utmost of respect for the material on which it is based.
  10. Yahoo!
    70
    One part hockey, one part soccer and one part pure fantasy, Quidditch World Cup may not have the draw or the depth of Madden, but it is still plenty of fun to play.
  11. GameNow
    67
    The game is truly at its best in two-player mode, where you'll probably be more evenly matched against your opponent.
  12. GameSpot
    65
    A decent first effort at simulating the chosen sport of wizards, it falls short of its promise primarily because of sluggish controls and shallow gameplay.
  13. Play.tm
    60
    Ultimately though the shallow game play means that this is one present that, unlike the puppy, is just for Christmas.
  14. Computer Games Magazine
    40
    The lack of difficulty is only surpassed by the lack of control. [Apr 2004, p.74]
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Awards & Rankings

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#70 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#81 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 62
  3. Negative: 10 out of 62
  1. Ravenfield
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    Quidditch in it's pure form.
    Overall, in my opinion:
    - Graphic 6/10 - Sound 9/10 - Storyline -/- - Length    Quidditch in it's pure form.
    Overall, in my opinion:
    - Graphic 6/10
    - Sound 9/10
    - Storyline -/-
    - Length 4/10
    - Fun 10/10    … Full Review »
  2. Nikita_Myshov
    Aug 2, 2022
    4
    A big request to the developers (if they still remain) to make a Russian translation of the game (text and voice-over)! I really like theA big request to the developers (if they still remain) to make a Russian translation of the game (text and voice-over)! I really like the game, but it's very uncomfortable to play without Russian translation.… Full Review »
  3. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 11, 2021
    6
    Fun spin-off of the HP franchise. It was not an excellent game, but it was still enjoyable to kill few hours.
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