Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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  • Summary: With the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter fans will experience the magic and peril of Harry's third year at Hogwarts. For the first time, gamers will play as friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as well as Harry Potter, switching between characters and utilizingWith the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter fans will experience the magic and peril of Harry's third year at Hogwarts. 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. 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. Potter fans will be able to enjoy a uniquely entertaining gaming experience as the player's image appears on the television screen via the EyeToy camera, enabling them to actually participate in the Mini-Games themselves. Up to four players can compete in a series of Harry Potter themed games offering hours of fun for the entire family. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. GameZone
    90
    The greatest test of a licensed game is to ask yourself if the game would still be compelling without the license and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban passes with flying colors.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    80
    It is by far the best Harry Potter game made to date.
  3. 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]
  4. Boomtown
    70
    If you’ve never seen the draw of Harry Potter, then perhaps this game isn’t for you, although with nothing too complex to get your head around and the ability to out-magic Malfoy and his troop, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban spells more fun than a lot of movie-to-game conversions.
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  5. PSX Nation
    70
    There's still nothing here that amazes, just a fun game that is worthy of a Potter fan's attention.
  6. TotalPlayStation
    65
    If you’re a die-hard HP fan… well, keep reading the books. If you’re looking for a decent Potter-tinged romp, this is the best one you’re gonna get – at least until the next movie comes out.
  7. Game Revolution
    58
    Lets fans romp through a digital version of the film and offers some decent gameplay along the way, but it doesn’t do much else. Provided that’s all you expect from a licensed game, you won’t be entirely disappointed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. GMenezes
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    Only the BEST Harry Potter game until now. Good sounds tracks, goods caracters
  2. CallumW.
    Aug 4, 2004
    10
    Bonzer of a game with a fantastically neat touch with EyeToy. Look forward to some new innovation though for GOF - it's due.
  4. Tiffanie
    Oct 16, 2007
    10
    Loves it!! I have to say that this game has to be the best HP game ive played!! I think the idea of being able to switch between each Loves it!! I have to say that this game has to be the best HP game ive played!! I think the idea of being able to switch between each character was excellent. Compared to The Goblet Of Fire its..soo much better..buy this game its deffinately worth it.… Expand
  5. RainiDay
    Jun 24, 2004
    9
    Really like it but hinkypunks are annoying.
  6. Thaddaeus
    Jul 2, 2022
    9
    A very fun experience, doesn’t follow the movie or book exact but it has fun puzzles, cool quest, stealth, fun spells but I wish it was co opA very fun experience, doesn’t follow the movie or book exact but it has fun puzzles, cool quest, stealth, fun spells but I wish it was co op as well because u can play all three characters. But overall it is probably the best game in the series.… Expand
  7. zaozabot30
    Jan 1, 2023
    7
    Played this game after HP1 and 2 on PS2, and although it's a bit improved, it feels like an addon, not a unique game. First level on the trainPlayed this game after HP1 and 2 on PS2, and although it's a bit improved, it feels like an addon, not a unique game. First level on the train actually was cool, but then we got back to collecting potion ingredients and hiding frim prefects just like in previous games. I prefer PC version.… Expand
  8. 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.… Expand

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#52 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004