Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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  • Summary: In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding community has been denied the truth about the teenager’s recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort. Fearing that Hogwarts' venerable Headmaster,In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding community has been denied the truth about the teenager’s recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort. Fearing that Hogwarts' venerable Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, is lying about Voldemort's return in order to undermine his power and take his job, the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, appoints a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher to keep watch over Dumbledore and the Hogwarts students. But Professor Dolores Umbridge's Ministry-approved course of defensive magic leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the dark forces threatening them and the entire wizarding community, so at the prompting of his friends Hermione and Ron, Harry takes matters into his own hands. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves "Dumbledore’s Army," Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead. With the ability to play multiple characters, including Harry Potter, Dumbledore and Sirius Black, the videogame of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix offers fans the opportunity to wield a wand, explore all around Hogwarts, and experience one of the most exciting and dangerous years in the life of the Boy Who Lived. [Electronic Arts / Warner Bros.]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 38
  3. Negative: 3 out of 38
  1. PGNx Media
    85
    Thanks to the top-notch production values, this is an easy recommendation for fans of the books or movies.
  2. G4 TV
    80
    The Wii version is graphically inferior to the 360 and PS3; Ron and Hermione have a nasty way of blocking your path in tight quarters; and there are the aforementioned, seemingly endless fetch-quests. Even with all that, this is easily the best Harry Potter game to date, and it’s simply one of the most entertaining movie tie-ins on the market.
  3. GameTrailers
    80
    The mission objectives are mundane, but all the little secrets littered throughout give it a sense of discover that Harry Potter games have failed to deliver in the past. If you’re a diehard Potter fan then don’t think twice about picking it up, and action gamers will find a lot to like as well.
  4. Game Chronicles
    72
    There is a great feeling of wonder and magic in this latest Potter game, assuming you have the patience to discover it.
  5. Play.tm
    70
    What it does provide is a gaming experience that's the closest you're able to get to truly feeling part of the magical Harry Potter universe. For that harmless escapism alone it deserves praise, especially from anyone who wishes their childhood was just a little bit closer in the rear view mirror.
  6. Game Informer
    65
    Out of all of the books, games, and movies, it allows you to get closer to the school than ever before – all at the expense of actually enjoying your stay. It’s boring and tedious, just like a real school is. However, it’s also a place where your Harry Potter knowledge can bloom. On this note, only hardcore Harry Potter nuts should enroll.
  7. X-ONE Magazine UK
    40
    As a game though, it's far too uninspiring. [Issue #22, p.88]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 6 out of 13
  1. SteveR.
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    This game is amazing! There is just so much to discover around Hogwarts, and so many people to meet with tasks to complete, that it will take This game is amazing! There is just so much to discover around Hogwarts, and so many people to meet with tasks to complete, that it will take ages to complete! There's no boring loading screens anywhere which is amazing as game is huge, and the minigames are great! 10 out of 10!… Expand
  2. dukedoom72
    Dec 23, 2008
    9
    This IS the best Potter game! walkin around Hogwarts is a calm, almost tranguil feeling. - in a good way...Im no liar! I ve played my wholeThis IS the best Potter game! walkin around Hogwarts is a calm, almost tranguil feeling. - in a good way...Im no liar! I ve played my whole life, and i am 35 now.. so ive seen my share of crap. And this aint one! Sure the get-and-fetch structure can get abit tedious. But play now and then..If you like fairytales,.magic and fantasy- HP latest is a dream. And the graphics is amazing! Buy it you fools!… Expand
  4. AdamS.
    Jul 12, 2007
    8
    For a fast development, 3 system game, OOTP delivers a sudo sand box environment worth exploring. Fan's will find many book ties that For a fast development, 3 system game, OOTP delivers a sudo sand box environment worth exploring. Fan's will find many book ties that are absent from the movie, and a knowledge of the movies or books is recommended. The game "skips" many linking story lines and having read the book makes this bearable. If your new to Potter don't start with this game, you'll just get lost. An 8/10.… Expand
  5. TrashQueen
    Jun 30, 2007
    5
    If you like little hide and seek-games, if all you ever wanted to do in a game was "wingardium leviosa", a little poking around the hogwartsIf you like little hide and seek-games, if all you ever wanted to do in a game was "wingardium leviosa", a little poking around the hogwarts grounds, well, you can probably have fun playing the game.
    Having played The Twilight Princess, this game was a complete letdown for me. Yes, it's true - it's a very nice idea to use the wiimote as a wand, but it's not enough to compensate the story. If you don't know the books, haven't seen the movies, you'll suffer from the massive gaps and the terrible cuts. Surely, it could have been much worse, graphic and sound are well... ok, I guess.    … Expand
  6. TuneerD.
    Aug 17, 2008
    4
    Not a vey good game to have. It involves walking repeatedly around Hogwarts. The size of Hogwarts and places to discover are amazing thought. Not a vey good game to have. It involves walking repeatedly around Hogwarts. The size of Hogwarts and places to discover are amazing thought. Anyone who gives it above 5 has no sense… Expand
  7. Roquentin
    Jul 18, 2007
    3
    Literally 90% of this game is trudging from one end of Hogwarts to the other to find people and things. Your rewards: (1) Spells become more Literally 90% of this game is trudging from one end of Hogwarts to the other to find people and things. Your rewards: (1) Spells become more powerful, which is pointless because there are only a small handful of so-called battles, and they're actually harder to lose than to win, and (2) you get nagged repeatedly by Myrtle to come visit the rewards room, which offers endless behind-the-scenes video clips of the film. Great if you're into that, I guess. I'd rather play any of the previous titles in the franchise than this one. Way too easy, way too boring.… Expand
  8. doomfist229
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    Not a vey good game to have. It involves walking repeatedly around Hogwarts. The size of Hogwarts and places to discover are amazing thought.Not a vey good game to have. It involves walking repeatedly around Hogwarts. The size of Hogwarts and places to discover are amazing thought. Anyone who gives it above 5 has no sense… Expand

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#99 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#79 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007