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Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 14 critic reviews
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Based on 11 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Electronic Arts
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: October 28, 2003
Summary
Take to the air in the first game that allows players to fully experience the magical speed, power, and competition of Quidditch, the favorite sport of witches and wizards, in the Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup game. For the first time, gamers will experience the full complexity and exciting challenge of Quidditch, which involves two teams of seven players who fly on broomsticks, playing four balls simultaneously. Players will control every position on their team, including three Chasers who try to score with the Quaffle, two Beaters who control the dangerous Bludgers, the Keeper who protects the goal, and the Seeker who chases the elusive Golden Snitch that must be caught to end the match. [Electronic Arts]
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GAMES: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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What The Critics Said
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GameBiz
Unfortunately, it can grow a little bit repetitive and is a bit too easy.
Read Full Review >GMR Magazine
The highest compliment we can give EA's portrayal of JK Rowling's magic-infused faux sport is that it's so much fun (for fans and nonfans alike) that it makes us wish Quidditch were actually real.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
There is still plenty of variety in gameplay and the AI makes for a more than decent opponent. [Dec 2003, p.92]
Gamer.tv
Quidditch World Cup's strengths take a little while to unlock, but if you're a fan you should get your money's worth.
Read Full Review >IGN
The brutally fast sensation of speed in the books and movies has also been reduced noticeably in the game, which is also discouraging.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
The snazzy visuals will initially draw you in, but you'll stick around for the instinctive, responsive gameplay. [Dec 2003, p.201]
Xbox Nation Magazine
It's surprisingly solid, providing definitively that it's possible to take a fictional sport and bring it to digital life. [Mar 2004, p.82]
Yahoo! Games
One part hockey, one part soccer and one part pure fantasy, Quidditch World Cup may not have the draw or the depth of Madden, but it is still plenty of fun to play.
Read Full Review >1UP
It's all a bit dull, gameplay-wise, until you can trudge through at least one season of shutouts. The good news is that presentation-wise, Quidditch World Cup sparkles.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
A decent first effort at simulating the chosen sport of wizards, it falls short of its promise primarily because of sluggish controls and shallow gameplay.
Read Full Review >Team Xbox
If the game was a little more difficult and the players weren't limited to one controllable plane, then I would say take a serious look at this one.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
It feels less than the sum of it's parts, and though we respect the fact it's aimed mainly at kids, Quidditch's magic seems to be little more than a couple of fast hand movements and a burst of dry ice.
Read Full Review >Ferrago
Ultimately though the shallow game play means that this is one present that, unlike the puppy, is just for Christmas.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
It surprises with its cool references and attention to detail, but loses a lot of luster in attempting to appeal to a wee audience.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 4.5 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Joe M. gave it a 10:
This was the best game ever made. it has all the real aspects of quidditch.i think the graphics r great and this is a must buy.well what are u waiting for!go out and buy it!NOW.
Jim F. gave it a 0:
This game is absolutely the most tedious and crap game known to muggle and wizard alike...
