Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. GameSpy
    77
    A greater challenge wouldn't have hurt, but this is a fun game.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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  8. 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.
  9. 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.

Awards & Rankings

69
#69 Best PC Game of 2002
26
#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
11
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 178 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 178
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 178
  3. Negative: 6 out of 178
  1. maestro_tim
    Sep 20, 2017
    8
    The game was impressive. Being a fan of Harry Potter universe, you would appreciate this game. The game design was on top. All the secrets andThe game was impressive. Being a fan of Harry Potter universe, you would appreciate this game. The game design was on top. All the secrets and collectibles were fun to get. The plot was interesting and entertaining, even if you saw the original movie.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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