LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

 PlayStation 3
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
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  1. liptap
    Dec 4, 2010
    9
    I'm not sure on what others think, but my decision is that this is the best platform to play Lego games on. I have already reviewed this game for the Wii & found that it was not as interesting as playing on the PlayStation 3, as the controls are more difficult even with the easier controller.
  2. glenbomb
    Mar 21, 2011
    10
    This really is a charming game.All those character you know and love are there for us to have an adventure with. The game really does a great job of allowing the fan to explore Harry's world and to use magic. The cut scenes are fun and full of humour, as is the time you spend exploring Harry's world. Since there is no dialogue, any person, any age and nationality can enjoy the story.
    The    This really is a charming game.All those character you know and love are there for us to have an adventure with. The game really does a great job of allowing the fan to explore Harry's world and to use magic. The cut scenes are fun and full of humour, as is the time you spend exploring Harry's world. Since there is no dialogue, any person, any age and nationality can enjoy the story.
    The game is large and will take time which is great and adds to the value and its playability. There are lots to collect and fine. Just exploring is fun and there is a lot to do, from magic lessons to flying around on broomsticks.
    The puzzles are not too difficult but younger players may need some help, but on the other maybe some parents will need some help from the youngsters .This is a game where mums and dads could play with their children and work together.There is an online ability and this is set to off by default.
    Lovely,thoughtful game and well worth the money, as are all the other lego games.    … Expand
  3. 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, from the characters' voices to the fun magic happenings.
  4. 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 and shield pieces can be a little tricky, but in a good way.
  5. 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 to complete it to 100%. If you're a huge Harry Potter (such as myself), then this is the game for you.
  6. Tokyochuchu
    Mar 30, 2012
    4
    Lego Harry Potter is cute and has it's heart in the right place, but the game is totally killed for me by one really, truly irritating fault: When fighting bosses, you generally have to catch whatever projectile they are throwing at you with a spell, then hurl it back from whence it came. Doing this is an incredibly frustrating round of endurance. The controls are so imprecise and theLego Harry Potter is cute and has it's heart in the right place, but the game is totally killed for me by one really, truly irritating fault: When fighting bosses, you generally have to catch whatever projectile they are throwing at you with a spell, then hurl it back from whence it came. Doing this is an incredibly frustrating round of endurance. The controls are so imprecise and the method so vague that it makes you want to punch a hole in your TV. I've spent more than 40 frustrating minutes trying desperately to catch a boss's snowballs... And I ask you, who wants to spend 40 minutes plus just to CATCH BLOODY SNOWBALLS!!!!… Expand
  7. conschobhar
    Sep 28, 2010
    9
    This game is pure fun. I highly recommend this for anyone as it incorporates platforming, puzzles, co-op, and action flawlessly. Extremely rewarding for Potter fans of all ages.
  8. GrumpyReviewer
    Aug 29, 2012
    7
    Not the best Lego game but a nice game, nevertheless. The way they tell the movies is funny and interesting - although brief and fast paced for obvious reasons; there's tons of content after all. Thing is, I'm not quite sure the whole Lego mechanics fit the Harry Potter universe that well. It feels brilliant sometimes and sometimes dull and mediocre. Without mentioning this is, by far, theNot the best Lego game but a nice game, nevertheless. The way they tell the movies is funny and interesting - although brief and fast paced for obvious reasons; there's tons of content after all. Thing is, I'm not quite sure the whole Lego mechanics fit the Harry Potter universe that well. It feels brilliant sometimes and sometimes dull and mediocre. Without mentioning this is, by far, the glitchiest Lego game of all. But a nice game, which every fan should try.… Expand
  9. SirSoil
    Feb 26, 2020
    5
    Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 is yet another lego but with a brand new element, magic. You use these magic powers to solve puzzles complete levels and fight bosses. The Games hub era is the school, and it’s quite interesting and fun to explore, however that’s the only hub era to explore. The way to unlock characters is frustrating, instead of earning them by playing as the character, youLego Harry Potter Years 1-4 is yet another lego but with a brand new element, magic. You use these magic powers to solve puzzles complete levels and fight bosses. The Games hub era is the school, and it’s quite interesting and fun to explore, however that’s the only hub era to explore. The way to unlock characters is frustrating, instead of earning them by playing as the character, you instead have to buy them and sometimes they are quite expensive. Also the levels sometimes look ugly and unplayable, however the magic Power makes almost all the characters unique which is impossible for a lego game. Overall Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 is like the other lego games but adds one power that changes the entire style of the game, it still has the realistic issue as well. (2/5 Play It If Your A Fan Of The Series)… Expand
  10. clanky9
    Dec 29, 2020
    6
    its not one of my favourite lego games but i have a lot of memories on this game from my childhood i prefer lego HP 5-8
  11. mikesgold2K
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Po tylu latach nadal oczarowuje przywiązaniem do detali oraz możliwością zwiedzania Hogwartu. Dawno tak chętnie nie biegałem po szkole
  12. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    7
    m not sure on what others think, but my decision is that this is the best platform to play Lego games on. I have already reviewed this game for the Wii & found that it was not as interesting as playing on the PlayStation 3, as the controls are more difficult even with the
  13. DrPebba
    Jun 14, 2022
    8
    This game is really fun, if you are a harry potter fan you will definetly enjoy it. it has the well known lego humor and it works really well with this game, even if some levels arent great most of them are really enjoyable and it has a lot of characters as well, even the most obscure ones, some of them are clones of each other and there isnt a lot of unique elements of some characters butThis game is really fun, if you are a harry potter fan you will definetly enjoy it. it has the well known lego humor and it works really well with this game, even if some levels arent great most of them are really enjoyable and it has a lot of characters as well, even the most obscure ones, some of them are clones of each other and there isnt a lot of unique elements of some characters but it still cool to have them. old lego games are just really charming. i do recommend it… Expand

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

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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
  1. MEGamers
    Jan 18, 2011
    80
    LEGO-Harry Potter Years 1-4 is an amazing game that takes you down the memory lane and an effective timepass agent between major releases.
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  2. SpazioGames
    80
    LEGO Harry Potter is one of the best works by Traveller's Tales, a magnificent present for the young magician lovers.
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  3. Gamekult
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
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