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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 11 critic reviews
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Based on 8 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Electronic Arts
Genre(s): Action, Adventure
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: May 25, 2004
Summary
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. The three friends will need to combine their strengths and master a variety of new spells as they face Harry's most terrifying opponents yet: the escaped convict Sirius Black and the Dementors, the sinister guards of Azkaban prison. From the opening scene on the Hogwarts Express to the climatic finale on the shore of the great lake at Hogwarts, the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban videogame will immerse players in the magical world of Harry Potter. 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. Gamers will encounter a host of new characters and creatures, engage in a variety of sub-quests, fly on a Hippogriff, reveal the secrets of the Marauder's Map, and take on their friends in multiple two-player challenges. [Electroinc Arts]
Also On Metacritic
FILM: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
GAMES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
Also On The Web: GameSpot Preview Official Game Site
What The Critics Said
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Nintendo Power
Though the inventory and menu systems need polishing, this RPG is a dream come true for Harry Potter fans. [July 2004, p.119]
Times Online
While older teenagers may snub this Harry Potter outing, there’s still good mileage in the bespectacled chappie for younger players.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
While this RPG has some annoyances, its amusement factor is hard to deny. [July 2004, p.123]
Read Full Review >GameZone
The change to an RPG style of play has worked very well, and we've had a great time leveling up our teams.
Read Full Review >Weekly Famitsu
7 / 7 / 7 / 6 - 27 [Vol 811; 2 July 2004]
IGN
It's got a solid storyline based on the book and film, and dozens of quests that branch outwards from situations from the film...but the experience is hindered slightly, simply by sloppy implementation of standard gaming elements.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
But since the majority of the time you’re playing the game you’ll be slowly walking from point A to point B completing mandatory fetch quests, the game’s solid RPG foundation collapses under the weight of its own failed potential.
Read Full Review >GMR Magazine
It's not very polished. [Aug 2004, p.93]
GamePro
Prisoner of Azkaban’s faithfulness to the book, mesmerizing graphics, and captivating score are a treat for Potter fans.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.2 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jared C. gave it a10:
A game with entertaining adventure, its an enchanment with the most fun thrilled gameplay ever.
Kitty Crookshanks gave it an 8:
Rather short but very good gameplay and wonderful graphics.
Rain gave it a 7:
This game is really okay. But I don't have the marauder's map yet and I'm already at the whomping willow!!!
Father Ted gave it a 9:
If you like RPGs, levelling up characters, powering up spells, equipping better items then this is the GBA game to have. A well implemented version of the film and in my opinion the best GBA game todate.
Sven K. gave it a 2:
Disappointing.
Bob H. gave it a 10:
Fun.
