Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

 PlayStation
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. TotalGames.net
    85
    It’s not perfect, but Harry Potter is a sterling, fun play wrapped up in the magic of Hogwarts and it’s enchantments, making it a must have for muggles and wizarding folk alike!
  2. IGN
    80
    Potter fans will probably enjoy this more than others, but judging by the slim pickings of good games on the PS one these days, anyone who enjoys a little adventure probably could have some fun with this one.
  3. PSX Nation
    80
    A good one despite its dated appearance and wonky handling of the character's movement...captures the magical nature of its license quite well.
  5. Games Domain
    80
    It opens a world of enchantment for younger players and delivers an interactive version, albeit scaled down, of the film.
  6. GamePro
    70
    The Fun Factor directly corresponds to your level of Potter fandom: The joy of this game comes from experiencing Harry’s universe, not from the repetitive, trite gameplay.
  7. Electric Playground
    60
    A PlayStation game that will disappoint Potter fans around the world with its bland graphics, blocky characters, lifeless locales, frustrating challenges, and uninspiring gameplay.
  8. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Plenty playable, even for more experienced gamers. [Feb 2002, p.118]
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  9. GameShark
    58
    Next-gen games notwithstanding, HP's graphics are well below average. The textures are of the absolutely flat, glued-to-the-wall variety, there's tons of pixilation, and everything is generally ugly.
  10. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    57
    Poor Harry’s world slows to a coma-inducing craw whenever he’s running, flying or…well, moving. [Feb 2002, p.170]
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  11. Game Informer
    55
    For the very young, or serious Harry Potter collectors only. [Jan 2002, p.88]
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  12. GameSpot
    40
    A lesson in boredom. Without a jump command, the platforming elements are all but wasted, while the spell-flinging portions of the game are equally forgettable.

Awards & Rankings

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#31 Best PS1 Game of 2001
5
#5 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2001
6
#6 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 111
  3. Negative: 10 out of 111
  1. vvs1998
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
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  2. Tuz0
    Sep 30, 2015
    8
    A really solid game coming from EA and Warner Bros. Interactive, even though the game is based on a film which mostly are bad games. This gameA really solid game coming from EA and Warner Bros. Interactive, even though the game is based on a film which mostly are bad games. This game though has good ideas to keep it entertaining throughout the end, it is literally never the same and is so much fun to play. Players never have the feeling of doing repetitive things or getting bored early in the game. It still has some issues though, for example the mechanics are so bad even for a game which was released at the early 2000. The controls are very wonky such as the jump mechanics or the Flipendo spell and many many other things. If players get used to the unsteady controls and stupid mechanics then this game can surely be enjoyable to play.… Full Review »
  3. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    For a kid like me, this was enough to have fun for a couple of days. Very nostalgic.
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