Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

 Xbox 360
Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 31
  3. Negative: 20 out of 31
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  1. Game Informer
    Jul 12, 2011
    65
    Gamers will be bored by the mechanics and fans of the lore will be disappointed by the ham-fisted depiction of the series' climax. While saying goodbye to Harry in the final book was bittersweet, I felt nothing but joy as my time with this tedious exercise finished.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    Aug 4, 2011
    60
    The game still falls far short of modern shooters, and the boss battles often fail to add new gameplay tactics to the mix. But when the game rises to the occasion - like during the battle against giants, and in a sniping section set on a bridge - it's a fine conclusion to the franchise.
  3. MondoXbox
    Aug 10, 2011
    55
    A mere add-on to the previous game, short and without any improvements to the first game, even losing features like Kinect support.
  5. IGN
    Jul 13, 2011
    55
    The short development cycle still hurt the end product. Shooting can be fun, but it gets old when you realize that the game doesn't offer interesting level designs.
  6. 3DJuegos
    Jul 21, 2011
    54
    Part II has new characters and new enchantments, but overall the game falls short of all expectations.
  7. GameTrailers
    Jul 15, 2011
    54
    EA's Harry Potter series unceremoniously bows out in this final game. While the previous games were also disappointments, this one sinks even lower to full-on cash-in status. What you're left with is a confused mess parading around as a barely-competent third-person shooter.
  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Aug 19, 2011
    50
    It's all just very basic and uninspiring. [Issue#75, p.78]
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  9. The Escapist
    Jul 26, 2011
    50
    The shooting mechanics and levels are getting better but the encounters themselves are too repetitive. I hope someone takes the basic idea and does something more with it. The absence of basic storytelling and scene transitions make it hard to enjoy on its own.
  10. VideoGamer
    Jul 15, 2011
    50
    Dull combat.
  11. Meristation
    Jul 15, 2011
    50
    Harry Potter's latest adventure is basically a nice try to fix everything that didn't worked at Deadly Hallow's first chapter. The shooting scheme is nothing more than a waste of the original atmosphere, but nevertheless, it's still a worth-try-for-rental game if you're looking for something connected to the movies.

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 16 out of 30
  1. Diaboliquin
    Jul 20, 2011
    1
    Horrible game, yeah you can switch characters but there is no f* difference. It's a Call of Potter: Duty Hallows. Too short, Kinect and sideHorrible game, yeah you can switch characters but there is no f* difference. It's a Call of Potter: Duty Hallows. Too short, Kinect and side missions were dropped. Don't waste your gaming dollar in this.… Full Review »
  2. Faction
    Jul 19, 2011
    4
    Like almost all previous HP games, this one is barely playable. Fans of the movies (or worse, books) will be terrified by the unimaginativeLike almost all previous HP games, this one is barely playable. Fans of the movies (or worse, books) will be terrified by the unimaginative execution. Lifeless characters go through the motions but the game is lost somewhere between "shoot stuff with magic" and "connect the dots, follow the movie". All muggles will struggle to understand if there's actually more to the story of the Deathly Hallows than the simple arcadey sequences set up for this game. There is but not here. Watch the movie again, read the book, avoid this game.… Full Review »
  3. LordOFlibertY
    Jul 24, 2011
    4
    WHY THE HECK ARE PEOPLE GIVEING THIS GAME A 10? This terrible. Its rubbish, the gameplay is slightly better then the first game but guessWHY THE HECK ARE PEOPLE GIVEING THIS GAME A 10? This terrible. Its rubbish, the gameplay is slightly better then the first game but guess what. I rented this game and finished it in just under 4 hrs. ARE U KIDDIN ME!? The stupid dim-witted developers abominated the book and movie with Call of Duty, Gears of War style shooting game. The only positive thing I can say about this game is it follows with the movie other than that, this is just a cheap, rushed, knock off.â… Full Review »
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