Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1

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  • Summary: Harry Potter takes a dark turn in this third-person shooter as he battles death eaters and dementors while fleeing for his life across the wilds of England.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 21 out of 27
  1. Impulsegamer
    Dec 19, 2010
    65
    The biggest problem with the game is the camera which unfortunately becomes frustrating at certain stages in the game which generally involve combat. Oh well, if you enjoyed the previous Harry Potter games, you might enjoy these but maybe a rent first.
  2. Game Informer
    Nov 16, 2010
    55
    Like a Quidditch player falling from a broomstick mid-match, this installment loses all forward momentum and goes plummeting toward a faceplant at top speed.
  3. Vandal
    Nov 24, 2010
    45
    It was a good opportunity to reinvigorate and polish the series and adapt to the final adventures of this characters. But the changes have been executed poorly, and that results in gameplay defects.
  4. Gamestyle
    Nov 21, 2010
    40
    Potter fans will be disappointed by this lazy attempt that is substandard fare and lacks options. EA Bright Light will have to revolutionise its approach if the franchise is to end on a high.
  5. NZGamer
    Nov 17, 2010
    35
    Maybe EA Games could rename Part 2 "Harry Potter and the Multiple Revenue Streams". Because if we are going to be honest, that's all this title really is.
  6. Gamereactor Denmark
    Nov 18, 2010
    30
    Harry Potter turns into a wannabe third person shooter, and the result is abysmal. Movie-based games get a bad rap, and its because of titles like this one. We can't think of anything nice to say about it, not even when playing it with Kinect. It's a bad game from end to end, and has no redeeming qualities. Avoid at all cost, even if (or maybe especially if) you're a Harry Potter-head.
  7. IGN
    Nov 16, 2010
    20
    There's potential for a good Harry Potter game underneath this pile of broken gameplay.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 7 out of 8
  1. Malevolent
    Jun 9, 2013
    6
    I guess I was immune to all of the bad aspects of this game because I didn't see anything wrong with it when I played it. I pretty much usedI guess I was immune to all of the bad aspects of this game because I didn't see anything wrong with it when I played it. I pretty much used stupefy most of the time and the spell wheel was weird. I'm pretty sure everyone hates this game because it is a movie tie-in. If you're a Harry Potter fan that wants to fight a hundred death eaters, then play this game.… Expand
  2. Tokyochuchu
    Jun 11, 2012
    4
    There is some good fun to be had in Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows part 1, but you have to fight through a lot of crap to find it. TheThere is some good fun to be had in Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows part 1, but you have to fight through a lot of crap to find it. The game is at it's best during the main story's combat sequences. It's a lot of fun to blast death eaters with machine gun spells or confringo rocket launchers, no matter how stupid the notion of doing so is. There is usually some variety on the battlefield in the form of different routes to take or types of cover to hide behind... And you get to fight your way out of the Ministry of Magic, which is awesome! The game is hampered a bit by it's controls and weird turning mechanics, but the real problem is when you go into first person and enter the 'exploring' mode... That would be the type of 'exploring' where every door is locked except the one that you need to go in. It's not fun in any way shape or form. It's just blatant, undisguised filler, as are the numerous side missions which usually equate to; "Go here and murder this many dudes". But you can select said missions in ANY ORDER YOU CHOOSE. Oh my god! Can you even conceive of such a notion! My sarcasm aside, it might be worth renting if you're a huge Potter fan that wants to kick serious death eater ass, SCHWARTZENEGGER STYLE!… Expand
  4. NoahsNexus
    Apr 6, 2023
    3
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 on PlayStation 3 is a major disappointment for fans of the franchise. The game tries to adapt theHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 on PlayStation 3 is a major disappointment for fans of the franchise. The game tries to adapt the epic story of the seventh book and movie, but fails to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience. The graphics are lackluster, the controls are clunky, and the AI is frustratingly dumb. The game mostly consists of repetitive and dull third-person shooting and cover-based mechanics, with occasional puzzles and stealth sections that are poorly implemented. The story is poorly presented and lacks the emotional impact of the source material. Even the talented voice actors from the movies cannot save this mess of a game. It's a shame that such a beloved franchise has been reduced to this mediocre and forgettable game. Overall, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 on PlayStation 3 is a game that should be avoided by both fans and casual gamers alike.… Expand
  5. Yukari
    May 3, 2013
    2
    This game is an offence to all HP fans! It's just awfull, is like Call of Duty but with wands, and unfortunately this one isn't fun at all.This game is an offence to all HP fans! It's just awfull, is like Call of Duty but with wands, and unfortunately this one isn't fun at all. The story follows well the movie but there isn't anymore more those information of the book that made the games even better. The spells are "riddikulus" in this game and you will probably only use Stupefy and one other, the rest is useless. Ans those mini-quests that some parts of the game are boring. At the end this is a bad game.… Expand
  6. nkahoang
    Nov 29, 2010
    2
    This game is a very big insult to every Harry Potter's loyal fan. The gameplay is so lame. Some missions are just frustrating (putting a cloakThis game is a very big insult to every Harry Potter's loyal fan. The gameplay is so lame. Some missions are just frustrating (putting a cloak on and checking if one is a Death Eater). The graphic is just better than previous games but is outdated in compared to current game market. The game is not recommended, even for hardcore Potter's fans. The better the movie is, the worse this scrap is.… Expand
  7. piuscorvus
    May 9, 2022
    1
    Taking a wizarding world of Harry Potter and putting it in a third person shoot-them-all game? Well… yes, they really did that. This is theTaking a wizarding world of Harry Potter and putting it in a third person shoot-them-all game? Well… yes, they really did that. This is the worst Harry Potter game and one of the worst video games I have ever played. Uncreative rubbish.… Expand
  8. joanneaurelia
    Sep 13, 2016
    0
    Very boren nothing like the other games with fun. Finished the game in a day and a half and it was all shooting them. Worst game i ever playedVery boren nothing like the other games with fun. Finished the game in a day and a half and it was all shooting them. Worst game i ever played in my life. I rather the other games for harry potter… Expand

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