LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

 Wii
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Nintendo Gamer
    86
    A witty and gloriously fun Lego title, with a huge amount of respect for the source material. [July 2010, p.52]
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  2. IGN
    85
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is a love letter to fans of the Boy Who Lived. The comedic cutscenes toying with canon, the hundreds of hidden things to find, and the general sense of a great LEGO game paired with a great series really makes this game a standout.
  3. Gamers.at
    85
    The concept of LEGO Games blends perfectly with the Harry Potter franchise. Possibly the best LEGO Game to date!
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    85
    Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 is a fantastic game, offering many great hours of game play.
  6. GamingExcellence
    82
    If you're a Harry Potter fan, a Lego fan, or just looking for a fun pick up and play game, do yourself a favor and check it out.
  7. GamerNode
    80
    LEGO Harry Potter is much deeper than it seems and presents a universe that feels tailored for the LEGO treatment. A few technical issues aside, LEGO Harry Potter is a game that is truly fun for all ages and above all, a game first and a license second.
  8. GameSpot
    80
    Harry's adventure into Lego land is exactly what you'd want it to be: charming, fun, and chock-full of secrets.
  9. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    80
    Doesn't offer anything new for LEGO fans, but it's still one of the best Harry Potter games ever.
  10. Nintendo Power
    75
    In the past I've said that I've grown a tad weary of the LEGO formula. Harry Potter, on the other hand, proves to be a great match. [Aug 2010, p.91]
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  11. NintendoWorldReport
    75
    The end result is a slower-moving game with plenty to see and do.
  12. Game Informer
    73
    While Harry Potter doesn't offer much innovation for the LEGO franchise, it at least puts it back on track.
  13. Nintendo Life
    70
    This may be the best virtual incarnation of both the LEGO and Harry Potter worlds so far, but the experience might still fall short for some.
  14. Gamekult
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.

Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best Wii Game of 2010
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#23 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010
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#54 Most Shared Wii Game of 2010

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 44
  3. Negative: 4 out of 44
  1. JamesA2
    Aug 10, 2011
    10
    Lego Harry Potter is a great game for challenging children's minds, much like professor Layton, I would recommend this game for children 10Lego Harry Potter is a great game for challenging children's minds, much like professor Layton, I would recommend this game for children 10 and up. Even adults can enjoy this magical fantasy world where bordom is not tolerated. One of the BEST Lego games ever!… Full Review »
  2. MEReview
    Feb 4, 2011
    10
    I have loved the wii lego games but Harry Potter is trash - never have I found so many glitches, been forced to start over, etc. At 95+%, dueI have loved the wii lego games but Harry Potter is trash - never have I found so many glitches, been forced to start over, etc. At 95+%, due to a glitch, I can't finish. The achievements are not part of this version so a large part of the game is not even available. I should not have to buy a different system and the game a second time to access the entire game. Don't waste your money - it could be a good game but the glitches have taken the fun out of it.… Full Review »
  3. Shadowphreak
    Oct 19, 2010
    10
    Great fun. Funny animations. Classic for any kids or adult-kids what love harry potter. Very clean and well done, hours upon hours ofGreat fun. Funny animations. Classic for any kids or adult-kids what love harry potter. Very clean and well done, hours upon hours of challenges. My kids love it, they are 7 and 10. Get it!… Full Review »
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