Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

 Xbox
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. GameSpot
    73
    The game's impressive visuals on the Xbox coupled with its rich gameplay definitely make it one of the better platform games on the system.
  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Despite little replay value, Chamber nonetheless provides a gratifying ride. [Feb/Mar 2003, p.84]
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  3. GamePro
    70
    If you’re a Harry Potter fan with Buddha-like patience, you’ll likely love this game.
  5. Gamer's Pulse
    68
    There are similarities to last year’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone game on PC, but the gameplay and environments are more refined and enjoyable.
  6. TotalGames.net
    60
    As a game for adults who have little interest in Harry's mythology and hype, The Chamber of Secret is a nice looking game which is too linear and far too easy to follow to offer any real challenge.

Awards & Rankings

53
#53 Best Xbox Game of 2002
97
#97 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
20
#20 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. high_gamer
    Mar 29, 2015
    6
    I played the inferior ps2 versions which has a worse frame rate, load times, voice acting and graphics so the other versions get an extraI played the inferior ps2 versions which has a worse frame rate, load times, voice acting and graphics so the other versions get an extra point.

    Decent adventure with some frustrating platforming and short length. Hogwards seems much bigger than it actually is and exploration isn't satisfying. A few fun levels where you learn and master your spells but they also don't have a final dungeon to fully test you with all your spells. Right when progression his getting it's stride the final disappointing boos happens and it's over.

    The shining spots are the house points which actually matter and they can be earned and lost optionally. So winning the house cup at the end of the game is optional and must be earned. The collectibles are also fun with them being 100 hundred wizard cards with a simple illustrations and a small sentences of who they are.

    The biggest flaws are the load times. Dear good they are long and consistent. 1/5 of my playtime was probably load times. the stealth sections will also angry some as getting caught actually costs you 5 house points which can quickly go up.    … Full Review »
  2. GamerGuy98
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    I actually enjoyed this game, i played it many times on my Xbox but i dont play so much. But this game is great, this is how a licensed gameI actually enjoyed this game, i played it many times on my Xbox but i dont play so much. But this game is great, this is how a licensed game should be. Plain amazing.… Full Review »
  3. Jediknight0330
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    This is the superior version of all the console versions. Haven't played the PC version. I love collecting wizard cards and the quidditchThis is the superior version of all the console versions. Haven't played the PC version. I love collecting wizard cards and the quidditch matches. Atmosphere and score is so amazing. It's still a joy to play today. Pick this up as it's relatively cheap across all platforms.… Full Review »
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