LEGO Harry Potter Collection

 Xbox One
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Worth Playing
    Feb 28, 2019
    80
    Nine years may have passed since LEGO Harry Potter first released, but the games still feel as fresh and enjoyable as when they debuted. If you didn't know that LEGO Harry Potter Collection was a remaster, it would be easy to mistake it for a new release. The only real downside has to do with those who own the original Xbox 360 games. Since they've been withheld from BC, if you want to replay these on the Xbox One, you'll have to buy the LEGO Harry Potter Collection.
  2. 4P.de
    Nov 9, 2018
    80
    In some areas (most notably the lack of voiceover) you can recognize the age of the originals. But with its slightly different, more puzzle and exploration oriented approach to the Lego formula the trip to Hogwarts still stands out.
  3. InsideGamer.nl
    Dec 14, 2018
    78
    LEGO Harry Potter Collection does not offer many extras aside from a visual upgrade. But this is one of the most atmospheric LEGO- games ever made and TT Games is amazing when it comes to making even the sometimes dark Harry Potter stories light and fun.
  5. COGconnected
    Nov 12, 2018
    76
    Despite later LEGO games being more polished and streamlined, LEGO Harry Potter holds up surprisingly well. Even though it’s starting to show some cracks in a few areas, this remastered collection cleans things up quite nicely. In fact, they’re some of my favorite LEGO games Traveler’s Tales have ever released thanks to its excellent use of the license and some truly solid level design. It’s still a ton of fun playing through Harry’s seven years at Hogwarts, and until Warner Bros puts out a truly original Potter game, The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is the best Potter game fans can buy.
  6. TheXboxHub
    Nov 30, 2018
    70
    Did we really need the LEGO Harry Potter Collection? No. Is it worth giving it a look and taking a trip down memory lane? Sure, why not… but the cheaper option of buying the originals is also a viable option.
  7. XGN
    Nov 21, 2018
    70
    LEGO Harry Potter doesn't bring anything new to the LEGO-formula, but the Harry Potter world is still great. Characters feel unique even though casting spells isn't always fun. Thanks to the music and coop you'll forget about that quickly though.
  8. Xbox Tavern
    Nov 5, 2018
    65
    The LEGO Harry Potter Collection takes players back to LEGO game basics; before voice overs, before depth, before polish, and before just about everything else that makes the current formula so widely appealing. That said, this collection is well worth a trip if you enjoy the source material. There’s magic, there’s humor, and there’s a lot of fun fan service to soak up here, if little else.
  9. Cubed3
    Jan 7, 2019
    60
    For anyone out there who is a fan of Harry Potter, LEGO, and videogames, LEGO Harry Potter Collection just might be the safest bet imaginable. Both titles within are overflowing with Traveller's Tales' affection for charming production values and easily-accessible gameplay, and Xbox One's enhanced frame-rate and resolution breathes new life into what was already a lovingly-crafted world. The formula does wear itself thin at times, and players might even feel like they're just going through the motions, yet it's doubtful that they'll ever regret their days spent at LEGO Hogwarts.

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    In terms of content the game has a huge amount for you to get to grips with and if you’re a fan of LEGO and Harry Potter you’ll no doubt beIn terms of content the game has a huge amount for you to get to grips with and if you’re a fan of LEGO and Harry Potter you’ll no doubt be satisfied with what’s on offer. The improved visuals and sound design make the game come alive in all areas which in turn means you become very immersed within the gameplay. I found the controls to be very responsive throughout my time with the game and this did mean that my frustration levels were kept to a minimum. There is a decent amount of creative puzzles packed into the gameplay and most of the time these were fun and rewarding. I enjoyed the sound design in the game the lack of voice acting was a little disappointing. Unfortunately the game suffers with a few technical issues every now and then and these do hold the game back a little bit.
    The camera in the game did get on my nerves a bit because it never seemed to go where I wanted it to go. I loved LEGOs as a kid and I enjoyed the Harry Potter movies when my son was Youngers, so when I first saw the announcement of LEGO Harry Potter Collection I was interested to say the least. Thankfully it’s a pretty good game as well but I will say that the shortcomings it suffers with do hold the game back quite a bit. Some of the shortcomings are small though and whilst it would’ve been nice to have had some voice acting included the visuals and sound design still do more than enough to immerse you. The biggest problem for me with this collection was the technical issues that kept popping up every now and then because they did frustrate me a little bit. Thankfully though this frustration didn’t last very long because the varied content makes you forget about the issues. Speaking about the content there’s a huge amount for you to sink your teeth into and when you combine that with the excellent and responsive controls you end up having quite a lot fun. At the end of the day then LEGO Harry Potter Collection does more than enough to satisfy fans of both genre’s and whilst it isn’t the best LEGO game out there it still does enough to get a thumbs up from me because you can tell that a lot of thought and effort has gone into the collection.    … Full Review »
  2. somaontv
    Jul 18, 2023
    8
    Started play for fun but then decided i wanted to 100% it so that took me a while and at some points started to get boring or tiring but wasStarted play for fun but then decided i wanted to 100% it so that took me a while and at some points started to get boring or tiring but was still fun nevertheless it's a great game if your are a lego fan or just a Harry Potter fan in general… Full Review »
  3. Catsaregods
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is an absolute masterpiece of a collection. It is a remaster that runs in 4k 60fps. It is also cute. You can play as a cat. What more doThis is an absolute masterpiece of a collection. It is a remaster that runs in 4k 60fps. It is also cute. You can play as a cat. What more do you want?… Full Review »
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