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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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: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Mike
    Apr 4, 2003
    10
    Great! Extremely Short though!
  2. Aitbomeron
    Dec 25, 2003
    10
    Another game I bought for my boy. One of the best Ive seen him play.
  4. DoctorSpaceman
    Jul 5, 2012
    10
    The greatest game of all time. No exceptions. While the game isn't as long and the castle not as extensive as in the console versions, the PCThe greatest game of all time. No exceptions. While the game isn't as long and the castle not as extensive as in the console versions, the PC version makes up for this with mood, atmosphere and sheer fun. You want to finish the game, which I did not find to be the case in the console versions. Not only do you want top finish the game, but play it again and again and again... superb. 14 stars.… Expand
  5. DanielL.
    Dec 19, 2003
    9
    A very good game but a little bit short. Great graphics though!
  6. molemaster43
    Mar 8, 2013
    8
    Great game. This game is very lengthy and follows the story well. It features improvements to the Sorcerer's Stone, such as new spells,Great game. This game is very lengthy and follows the story well. It features improvements to the Sorcerer's Stone, such as new spells, improved graphics, and moving mouths. The game is fairly challenging too. My only problem is that the character design is really bad. The characters just look awful. The creatures and ghouls look great, but the characters, bleh. Overall, great game. One of the better game adaptations of movies.… Expand
  7. Torgall
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    I loved this game as a child, especially after devouring Harry Potter books. I never played the first one, but I remember this game fondly.
  8. ashketchum
    Jun 23, 2017
    6
    Chamber of secrets is a very loose video game adaptation of the second Harry Potter novel/movie. The game itself is fairly straightforward andChamber of secrets is a very loose video game adaptation of the second Harry Potter novel/movie. The game itself is fairly straightforward and enjoyable, despite it's short length, and minimal replayability. One of the reasons that I found most frustrating though, was the inconsistent difficulty of this game. At several points through the game, I felt very unprepared for whatever event was about to occur. Also, the controls do feel uncomfortable at times, and the graphics are below average. For a novel/movie adaptation though, it isn't half bad.… Expand

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