Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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  • Summary: Players enter fantastical free-roaming 3D environments from Harry's world. Players become Harry Potter and delve not only into Harry's world, but also into his personality, via an internal "voice." Conversing with unique characters like Moaning Myrtle, shopping in Diagon Alley, and exploringPlayers enter fantastical free-roaming 3D environments from Harry's world. Players become Harry Potter and delve not only into Harry's world, but also into his personality, via an internal "voice." Conversing with unique characters like Moaning Myrtle, shopping in Diagon Alley, and exploring the convoluted corridors of Hogwarts, players make crucial and independent decisions within Harry's world. Additionally, Harry can, of course, cast spells against foes - but these spells must be perfectly executed, or they could be miscast with humorous or critical consequences! Mini-games within levels can be revisited, so players can help Mrs. Weasley with "de-gnoming" her garden, challenge other students in Professor Lockhart's Dueling Club, or complete other mini-games again and again. [EA Games]… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Yahoo!
    80
    The console games have more detail and are curiously a little more humorous than the PC version with some additional activities taking place, but even after all that, we enjoyed it immensely.
  2. Quandary
    80
    Clare (aged 10) says: I like the game a lot. Jumping over big gaps or on to moving things is a bit hard so I turned on auto jump, which made it a lot easier. Learning spells is pretty easy.
  3. IGN
    80
    Potter fans will love this game and anyone hankering for a decent action/adventure that we haven't seen since American McGee's "Alice" may just find this will hold them over until Mr. McGee's next big release.
  4. GameZone
    75
    Whether roaming the halls of Hogwarts, or stepping into the options to play a Quidditch match, the game does have entertainment at its heart.
  5. Four Fat Chicks
    75
    For the child around you, or the child within you, and any fan of the Potter series, Chamber comes highly recommended.
  6. PC Gamer
    75
    It may be a little short for some - you'll probably finish it in under 10 hours - but god kows there are worse licensed games. [Feb 2003, p.77]
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  7. PC Format
    70
    Harry Potter may posses a certain charm that transcends the generation gap, but don’t expect this game to weave the same magic.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. genji22
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Huge lifespan, took me over a year to beat. Highly original, a mix of the book and movie. Yes, the giant animals and Peeves were absolutelyHuge lifespan, took me over a year to beat. Highly original, a mix of the book and movie. Yes, the giant animals and Peeves were absolutely terrifying!!!! That's really the game's only downside!… Expand
  2. RogerK.
    Oct 14, 2003
    10
    A great game for kids of all ages. I think its great for grown ups too. Great game.
  4. ColombiaGames
    Jan 20, 2013
    10
    This is one of the first games i've ever played also one of my favorites . The storyline is a bit different of the movie but the gameplay isThis is one of the first games i've ever played also one of my favorites . The storyline is a bit different of the movie but the gameplay is great and contains LOTS OF FUN! I have played it 10 times thorugh , no kidding , a masterpiece.… Expand
  5. Ian277
    Feb 2, 2011
    9
    i got this game the day it was out and i was younge. it was one of my first video games. this game is so fun and replayable. i cant sayi got this game the day it was out and i was younge. it was one of my first video games. this game is so fun and replayable. i cant say imagine that anyone would dislike a good adventure game. i like the quitage games too.… Expand
  6. DuckieG.
    Oct 11, 2005
    8
    I really liked this game, but it was basically the same game repeated over and over with each new spell, and it doesn't really prepareI really liked this game, but it was basically the same game repeated over and over with each new spell, and it doesn't really prepare you for the boss. it only worked in small doses.… Expand
  7. Wardelson
    Feb 29, 2016
    7
    I think that's the best part of whole franchise (games) that combine easy, straightforward entertainment with interactive gameplay. For everyI think that's the best part of whole franchise (games) that combine easy, straightforward entertainment with interactive gameplay. For every kid that part is a must-play.… Expand
  8. JanskiT
    Jan 17, 2020
    5
    Average game about Harry Potter. After it, I started to hate beans. Just saying.

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#69 Best PC Game of 2002
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#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
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