LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
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  1. Game Informer
    73
    While Harry Potter doesn't offer much innovation for the LEGO franchise, it at least puts it back on track. [Aug 2010, p.110]
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    70
    What LEGO Harry Potter is, then, is most probably exactly what you're expecting. A robust yet simple homage to an international phenomenon unleashed upon the world via the medium of coloured, plastic bricks. It's not going to give your PS3 an aneurysm, but it may cause children to spontaneously combust in excitement. [August 2010 p75]
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  3. Metro GameCentral
    70
    Still an object lesson in how to make a kids' game, even with added complexity and some confusing puzzles.
  5. Thunderbolt
    70
    But Lego Harry Potter does succeed in being perhaps the best videogame outing for either franchise thus far.
  6. Gamereactor Sweden
    70
    If you've ever played some of the older Lego games, you know what awaits you, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is still fun to play though and is maybe the best Lego game so far and recommended to all gamers regardless of age.
  7. Game Revolution
    67
    Even though going to a school like Hogwarts is out of the question realistically, I can at the very least wrap myself up with LEGO Harry Potter and imagine my school to be one hell of a kick-ass playground. But I'll imagine playing in it without the A.I. and targeting system, thank you very much.
  8. Gamekult
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
  9. Edge Magazine
    60
    Lego Harry Potter is a more focused experience than, say, Lego Indiana Jones 2, but proves ungainly in its own way. [Aug 2010, p.100]
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  10. Gameblog.fr
    60
    There's no denying it: the fun is very well here (especially with two players) if you like the Harry Potter world, the fan service required being obviously present, even though we were expecting a little more impudence from Traveller's Tales. Fans will enjoy exploring every corner of the school to gather points, solve minor riddles, save endangered students, buy new spells, etc. The LEGO formula works, and in this one in particular, there is a lot to do!

Awards & Rankings

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#57 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#73 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#71 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 76
  3. Negative: 8 out of 76
  1. brockcheese
    Mar 19, 2015
    8
    Even though it is still identical to their other games of the same name, it is still very fun, contains a lot of heart, and is cute as hell,Even though it is still identical to their other games of the same name, it is still very fun, contains a lot of heart, and is cute as hell, from the characters' voices to the fun magic happenings.… Full Review »
  2. heromoder
    Sep 8, 2014
    8
    Really enjoyed this game! The Potterverse is beautifully realised, and the game play is fairly straightforward. Getting some of the tokens andReally enjoyed this game! The Potterverse is beautifully realised, and the game play is fairly straightforward. Getting some of the tokens and shield pieces can be a little tricky, but in a good way.… Full Review »
  3. Malevolent
    May 31, 2013
    10
    This the best Harry Potter game ever. This is also the first LEGO game I've ever played. I could not stop playing this game and I had toThis the best Harry Potter game ever. This is also the first LEGO game I've ever played. I could not stop playing this game and I had to complete it to 100%. If you're a huge Harry Potter (such as myself), then this is the game for you.… Full Review »
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