Harry Potter for Kinect

 Xbox 360
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 6 out of 15
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  1. MondoXbox
    Nov 14, 2012
    75
    A very good Kinect experience, mainly suited for kids. Grown-up Harry Potter fans won't find great satisfaction in it.
  2. XGN
    Nov 1, 2012
    75
    After a series of disappointing Harry Potter games, Harry Potter for Kinect is certainly an illumination. Not only can you play seven years on Zweinstein in one game, which is exciting, but also works the Kinect gameplay nearly perfectly.
  3. GamingXP
    Oct 25, 2012
    75
    Patchy is the word you're looking for to describe Harry Potter for Kinect. While graphics and controls are rock-solid, story and mini game quality can't quite fulfill expectations.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    Oct 17, 2012
    70
    The quickly changing gameplay, short length, and active tiring controls seem to be built for someone with a lot of energy and a short attention span. It's probably great for a younger child who is really into the series, but any older fan who is looking for a deep and involved Harry Potter gameplay experience should probably look elsewhere.
  6. Armchair Empire
    Apr 1, 2013
    65
    At the end of the day, Harry Potter Kinect provides a fun but short main campaign that is great in small bursts.
  7. COGconnected
    Oct 29, 2012
    61
    Overall I found that the game has some Kinect related issues that can take away from the fun, but many fans will forgive the shortcomings these present, whereas casual fans will not. With this in mind, the game is really for those who love everything about Harry Potter and the final score reflects that.
  8. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 27, 2013
    50
    Looks like Potter has lost its magic. [Jan 2013, p.97]
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  9. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 30, 2012
    50
    Kinect-powered arcade is intended to entertain you only in the case that you are six years old and/or you have a naked Hermione poster in your room. [Dec 2012]
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  10. Official Xbox Magazine
    Oct 29, 2012
    50
    It's a shame Harry Potter for Kinect doesn't quite pay proper homage to the series: the game has plenty of moments that would've been enjoyable if they weren't fettered by uneven difficulty and broken combat. As a game not matched up with a movie release, it should've been held back until it felt more magical.
  11. GameTrailers
    Oct 23, 2012
    48
    There's so little variation in how any given activity is completed that even younger muggles will quickly bore of it. Not even Bellatrix Lestrange would be crazy enough to spend $50 on it.
  12. Console Monster
    Dec 19, 2012
    43
    The Harry Potter series has had its fair share of the spot light with the films and the books but for the games then that is something else. If you want to get this game in the shops then it would be best to wait for it to go on sale in the bargain bin. Once at the end of this game, you feel like a muggle more than a wizard and going to Hogwarts was a waste of time.
  13. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 15, 2012
    40
    Harry Potter Kinect is not a good game. Mini-games do not shine for their originality and the accuracy of Kinect is not quite as good as in other similar games. There is no depth and there is no fun, just like an overpriced bad spell.
  14. NZGamer
    Nov 6, 2012
    40
    Harry Potter for Kinect really failed to pull me into the Harry Potter world.
  15. 4P.de
    Nov 2, 2012
    40
    It is short, it is unspectacular and it doesn't show the quality that other Kinect games established over time. There is nothing magical here.
  16. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 31, 2012
    40
    Harry Potter for Kinect offers a nice immersion for our younger ones, when it's only their hands they need to use. But when the rest of the body is required as well, not so much. Some challenges are plain tedious, dull or unimaginative, and it clearly overshadows the better crafted missions.

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#67 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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User Score
4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 10 out of 21
  1. warehmsam94
    Jun 2, 2015
    1
    this game is so short not worth playing it unless if you 5-6 years old so don't waste your money on it. the films are much better than the games....
  2. BrunoAD
    Jun 22, 2013
    8
    Harry Potter for Kinect is really cool, but that's good.

    The game is not what I expected the gameplay is repetitive, but cool. The graphic    Harry Potter for Kinect is really cool, but that's good.

    The game is not what I expected the gameplay is repetitive, but cool. The graphic is bad, control is good The game is fun, the world of Harry Potter is immense and creative and it seems that they can not see it when they were creating the game, it is very short.

    The game is cool for when boredom falls or when rain hits, it'll amuse for a few hours If you're a Potterhead is immensely cool, I achie fun because I'm a big fan of Harry Potter, but if not do not recommend buying    … Full Review »
  3. dragonselite2
    Mar 12, 2013
    8
    this is a good game but this game is very short and easy ,this is a very easy game but because i is fan of harry potter and the game is interesting
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