• Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Jun 2, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critics What's this?

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

  • Summary: With the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter fans will experience the magic and peril of Harry's third year at Hogwarts. For the first time, gamers will play as friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as well as Harry Potter, switching between characters and utilizing their key attributes and skills to resolve challenges and overcome enemies. Players will unravel the mystery surrounding Sirius Black and his escape from the infamous wizard prison Azkaban, as they take part in the most exciting and challenging Harry Potter videogame adventure yet. Potter fans will be able to enjoy a uniquely entertaining gaming experience as the player's image appears on the television screen via the EyeToy camera, enabling them to actually participate in the Mini-Games themselves. Up to four players can compete in a series of Harry Potter themed games offering hours of fun for the entire family. [Electronic Arts] Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 29
  2. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. The greatest test of a licensed game is to ask yourself if the game would still be compelling without the license and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban passes with flying colors.
  2. It entertains, it excites and it's easy to follow so no need for cheats, and sometimes that is all that matters.
  3. As a companion to the movie, it certainly serves its purpose. But as a game that sparks new magic in the genre? That might need to wait for the next film.
  4. A by-the-numbers movie-licensed game that makes pretty good use of its source material without really doing anything too surprising. It's perfect for kids.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. CarloV.
    10
    I like this game alot, I think the whole area of the grounds was so familiar to the movie. Like the Bridge, the clock tower, and riding bukbeak, it was fun. I can't wait for the Goblet of Fire, and hopfully you can switch between characters again!! =D Expand
  2. CallumW.
    10
    Bonzer of a game with a fantastically neat touch with EyeToy. Look forward to some new innovation though for GOF - it's due.
  3. BryanG.
    10
    I love this game, the best of all!!!!!
  4. Tiffanie
    10
    Loves it!! I have to say that this game has to be the best HP game ive played!! I think the idea of being able to switch between each character was excellent. Compared to The Goblet Of Fire its..soo much better..buy this game its deffinately worth it. Expand

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