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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 33
  2. Negative: 14 out of 33
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  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 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!
  2. TimmyT.
    Jun 30, 2007
    8
    The closest thing to the books, Hogwarts is beautifully realized. The quests are pretty straight forward and rarely get to the annoying phase so many game designers think is fun these days. However, the camera is relatively frustrating, and it would be nice if the NPC's would move out of your way a bit more since it is difficult to guage the spacial relationships because of the fixed The closest thing to the books, Hogwarts is beautifully realized. The quests are pretty straight forward and rarely get to the annoying phase so many game designers think is fun these days. However, the camera is relatively frustrating, and it would be nice if the NPC's would move out of your way a bit more since it is difficult to guage the spacial relationships because of the fixed camera perspective. Expand
  3. 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 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.
  4. 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 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 itThis 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
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 38
  2. Negative: 3 out of 38
  1. EA truly made an extra effort here and created a good movie-based video game that players of almost all ages can enjoy, as long as they enjoy the whole Harry Potter premise.
  2. 80
    The experiment is a success and testament to the fact that EA really has been spending more time crafting these games as the movies and books become more ambitious. If "Half-Blood Prince" produces the same leap in concept as we've seen here, Potter fans will really be in for something.
  3. 70
    Is Harry Potter a good game? No, not particularly. The story's vague and badly realized; the characters aren't especially likeable, and the tasks you're given are tedious and involve a lot of plodding about Hogwarts. But does it capture the feel of the franchise? Absolutely, and if you really get involved in the game you'll forgive it its flaws.