LEGO Harry Potter Collection

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2017
    70
    I can only recommend this collection to people who intend to play it with a young Potter fan. Otherwise Lego Star Wars or Lego Hobbit will be a better choice, because these games are simply better. [13/2016, p.49]
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  2. SpazioGames
    Nov 14, 2016
    70
    A funny, relaxing installment of the LEGO franchise, this is suitable for any Harry Potter fan who missed the original games.
  3. PlaySense
    Nov 12, 2016
    70
    A nice comeback, were it not for the bugs and glitches. They were present in the previous versions and, unfortunately, appear to have made the journey to this generation of consoles along with everything else.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 10, 2016
    70
    There's nothing (new) to see here. Even if you are a real Harry Potter fan, maybe you don't want to go back to Hogwarts again
  6. High-Def Digest
    Nov 9, 2016
    70
    The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is a fancy-free, funny and robust brickified version of the eight Harry Potter movies. The current asking price of $50 may be a little steep, considering these are 5 year old games without additional content. One to watch once it hits a more comfortable price point. Worth a look, but only if you don't already own the games.
  7. Push Square
    Nov 1, 2016
    70
    There are still a few niggling mechanical issues present and the boss battles are disappointing, however fans of both Harry Potter and the LEGO games will find something to enjoy here.
  8. XGN
    Nov 1, 2016
    70
    If you like LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4, you will also like Years 5 - 7. Even so many of the locations, especially Hogwarts have been recycled. It's still a lot of fun.
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 31, 2016
    60
    Perhaps TT Games should have made an all new game based on Fantastic Beasts rather than remastering LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-7. Despite being still quite fun, the old formula didn't age well and suffers from bugs old and new, lack of voice acting and weird, counterintuitive puzzles.
  10. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 24, 2016
    60
    If you enjoyed these games the first time and just want more Trophies for your collection, then by all means, jump in a second time. But if you missed LEGO Harry Potter back then, it’s far too rough to come back to now.

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 96
  3. Negative: 13 out of 96
  1. DBPirate1129
    Nov 23, 2016
    9
    I was not that pleased with LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 when I first played it on the Wii. Game-breaking glitches were everywhere and the SDI was not that pleased with LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 when I first played it on the Wii. Game-breaking glitches were everywhere and the SD quality of the Wii made it even less enjoyable. Years 5-7 was much better, but was still a bit rough around the edges.

    I can't speak for those who played the original games on the PS3 or Xbox 360, but as for someone who played the Wii versions, this remastered collection is an enormous step-up. After about 5 hours of gameplay, I have yet to encounter a single bug. The game is much smoother, brighter, and overall better looking than before. HP fans who have yet to pick up this game or haven't played it in a few years should definitely try this out.

    I'm not sure if I'm in the minority on this or anything but I have found the recent LEGO games, excluding The Force Awakens, to be rather lacking in terms of fun. LEGO Harry Potter Collection is a great reminder of the older LEGO games, which I think were better by far.    … Full Review »
  2. mblaa
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Amazing game (which is actually two games, with slightly different setups and gameplay, but both great) - perfect for children who are fans ofAmazing game (which is actually two games, with slightly different setups and gameplay, but both great) - perfect for children who are fans of Harry Potter as well as of LEGO. The difficulty is just right. My son (now 7, 6 at the time I bought this game) has completed the game about 8 times, which means hours and hours and hours of play, and is still playing it from time to time. Literally endless play after completing the game, just to unlock rare and expensive characters, and to find and complete all kinds of bonus levels, some of which pays handsomely to buy the characters you want.

    Gameplay is great, both in 1-player and 2-player mode, where a more experienced player may assist a younger player. Some of the puzzles and foes require some help to solve/defeat. It's great for non-native English speakers, that there are no English dialogue in the game, that needs to be explained, like in the LEGO Marvel games. The characters simply imply emotions and what else in their facial expressions and grunts/sounds, so that the story gets through, no matter what language one knows.

    Great graphics and great mood too in both games. Originally bought this game for the Wii, but after seeing the overall improvements to graphics and sound, just had to buy it for the PS4.

    Overall, an awesome purchase.    … Full Review »
  3. NolanMcGilton
    Feb 24, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Trash can not get past year 1 because I suck at timing the stupid green heads at the end of the game… Full Review »
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