LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 6, 2012
    70
    Years 5 - 7 follows form, but less so than in the past. [Jan 2012, p.81]
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  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 3, 2012
    70
    I do not know how much longer this formula will endure, but Traveller's Tales seems to be able to improve specific aspects with each release. This episode ranges from "more of the same" and some surprises.
  3. Eurogamer Sweden
    Dec 12, 2011
    70
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is a game experience as refined as it is typical. You get to follow Harry Potter and his friends as they finish their epic fight against Voldemort in this light hearted adventure puzzle game. It will delight LEGO and Harry Potter fans alike, but if you were already bored with the previous game, this is one to skip.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    Nov 19, 2011
    68
    It's not that there isn't a lot to do. It's that there isn't a whole lot of reason to do most of it, and what is worth doing is locked behind hours of dull, introductory gameplay.
  6. Play UK
    Jan 9, 2012
    67
    Has now become an extremely formulaic blueprint. [Issue#213, p.90]
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  7. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 7, 2012
    60
    The touchscreen moments are pretty lacklustre, but the biggest waste of the Vita hardware comes from the lack of co-op. multiplayer. Solid, but never spell-binding. [May 2012, p81]
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  8. Gamer.no
    Feb 6, 2012
    60
    The final chapters in LEGOs Harry Potter adventure deliver a charming adaption of the last four movies in the franchise. The game features everything you would expect from a Traveller's Tales game, but introduces nothing new to the series. A Repetitive gameplay and somewhat easy riddles decreases the challenge. Still, fans will appreciate the humoristic and enthusiastic retelling of the story, not to forget the huge amount of unlockable content.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 70
  3. Negative: 8 out of 70
  1. dan154
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    this is the best lego game i ever played!! the graphical improvement is really big,highly dettailed eviroments,runs without frame rate dropsthis is the best lego game i ever played!! the graphical improvement is really big,highly dettailed eviroments,runs without frame rate drops and characters models are pretty impressive,the sound is excellent,the controls are great and the gameplay rocks pretty dam hard.… Full Review »
  2. TheGamer89
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    This new LEGO Harry Potter game is fantastic. After heavy disappointment from the official film tie-in's, Traveller's Tales has really nailedThis new LEGO Harry Potter game is fantastic. After heavy disappointment from the official film tie-in's, Traveller's Tales has really nailed it! I'm a big fan of the original Years 1-4 and 5-7 builds upon the charm and freedom of the first one to give a really comprehensive Potter experience. I especially love being able to roam around London and get on a train to Hogsmeade and walk around the castle, meet new characters and experience all the extra bonus content that the dev's have managed to get in there. I have been following this game eagerly since it was announced and I read that it was one "by Potter fans, for Potter fans" and there is some lovely subtle references of the books (but left of out the films). This game did not disappoint and it's exactly as I imaged it would be. Anyone who claims to be a Potter fan needs this game in their lives.â… Full Review »
  3. ThisIsFantastic
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    This is exactly as I imagined it to be. Years 1-4 was great fun, and 5-7 builds on this with new spells, characters, abilities, locations. TheThis is exactly as I imagined it to be. Years 1-4 was great fun, and 5-7 builds on this with new spells, characters, abilities, locations. The developers have done a great job of cramming everything from the Potter-verse into the game. It also looks great. The best Potter game EVER!â… Full Review »
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