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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each contestant in this international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze. Players experience all the thrills of the movie - from the Quidditch World Cup campsite to a heart-stopping duel with Lord Voldemort himself. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are all playable characters, modeled after their big-screen counterparts. In this game, an all-new spell-casting system allows players to feel the magic for the first time as the controller shakes and reacts with every flick of the wand. Players can also team up with friends in co-operative play to combine their magic and produce more powerful spells than ever before. [Electronic Arts]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 80
PGNx Media
The game changes a few of the things Harry fans have come to expect from the games, and though aimed at a younger audience, Harry fans will find a lot to like in the game.
 80
GameZone
Controlling with a gamepad is so much easier to move and aim spells. I would go as far as saying that it is a must.
80
Computer Games Magazine
Quotation forthcoming. [Mar 2006]
73
GameSpot
It's a worthwhile platforming experience for hardcore Potter fans, but some may be put off by all the collection quests and backtracking.
72
IGN
The game's not perfect. There are some camera issues. Some AI issues. And I really would have preferred to have more control over spells. But it still arrives as a solid entry to the series. Kids will probably like it a lot.
70
Cheat Code Central
The linear nature of the gameplay ensures that you will be forced into the various scenes as the director and developer intended. The puzzles and mini-games are fun but they are like eating candy floss; there's not much nourishment.
70
Loaded Inc
It may have dumbed down the puzzles a bit, but what’s there is a solid lump of gameplay.
70
PC Gameworld
A solid action game, however for the discerning gamer it's not something that really stands up next to it's film and book namesakes.
60
Jolt Online Gaming UK
Somewhat annoyingly, the game often requires you to tackle each level a multiple number of times in order to collect items such as shields before the next area is unlocked.
60
Sydney Morning Herald
The highlight is a brief but thrilling broomstick chase against a fire-breathing dragon. An underwater interlude is less successful, although it provides variety.
60
G4 TV
A mostly average button masher that has the good luck of being associated with the hottest kids' property to come along in years.
60
Computer Gaming World
Good for Potter addicts, but bad controls bog it down. [Jan 2005, p.103]
60
Eurogamer
A remarkably solid and substantial game. Certainly no one should be ashamed of owning it or giving it as a gift this yuletide.
50
AceGamez
Seasoned gamers will find very little of interest here, regardless of how massive a Harry Potter fan you are (personally I love the books and the films).
40
Worth Playing
There is essentially nothing about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire that is any fun at all. I know this sounds harsh, but in my professional opinion, there is no excuse for a company like EA to have done such an uninspired and lackluster job with this franchise title.
35
PC Gamer
Save your money, fellow muggles: it's best spent elsewhere. [Mar 2006, p.102]
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