Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

 Xbox
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    90
    If you want to truly experience the Harry Potter universe I can't image having better access to it than this game. It's almost magic.
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  2. GameZone
    88
    With a great story and plenty to do, the replay value makes this a game worthy of a purchase.
  3. IGN
    87
    A very well done 3D adventure game filled with a fun quest, challenging puzzles and an intuitive control scheme and magic system.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    For Quidditch fans, there's a thrilling version of the aerial sport. [15 Nov 2002, p.144]
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  6. Total Video Games
    80
    A great game, it just doesn't break any new ground.
  7. Electric Playground
    80
    It captures the environments of Hogwarts well and I had a blast knocking Draco Malfoy on his butt in the duel in Defence Against the Dark Arts class.
  8. Play Magazine
    80
    Of all three games, the Xbox version is the clear winner, with perfect frame rates, the lowest load times, the best resolution and the best textures, but the 'Cube game runs a close second, a refreshing turn of events. [Jan 2003, p.76]
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  9. Official Xbox Magazine
    75
    Controlling Harry is easy enough - however, the in-game camera can be a bit rough. [Feb 2003, p.75]
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  10. GameSpot
    73
    The game's impressive visuals on the Xbox coupled with its rich gameplay definitely make it one of the better platform games on the system.
  11. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Despite little replay value, Chamber nonetheless provides a gratifying ride. [Feb/Mar 2003, p.84]
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  12. GamePro
    70
    If you’re a Harry Potter fan with Buddha-like patience, you’ll likely love this game.
  13. Gamer's Pulse
    68
    There are similarities to last year’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone game on PC, but the gameplay and environments are more refined and enjoyable.
  14. TotalGames.net
    60
    As a game for adults who have little interest in Harry's mythology and hype, The Chamber of Secret is a nice looking game which is too linear and far too easy to follow to offer any real challenge.

Awards & Rankings

53
#53 Best Xbox Game of 2002
20
#20 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. GamerGuy98
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    I actually enjoyed this game, i played it many times on my Xbox but i dont play so much. But this game is great, this is how a licensed gameI actually enjoyed this game, i played it many times on my Xbox but i dont play so much. But this game is great, this is how a licensed game should be. Plain amazing.… Full Review »
  2. high_gamer
    Mar 29, 2015
    6
    I played the inferior ps2 versions which has a worse frame rate, load times, voice acting and graphics so the other versions get an extraI played the inferior ps2 versions which has a worse frame rate, load times, voice acting and graphics so the other versions get an extra point.

    Decent adventure with some frustrating platforming and short length. Hogwards seems much bigger than it actually is and exploration isn't satisfying. A few fun levels where you learn and master your spells but they also don't have a final dungeon to fully test you with all your spells. Right when progression his getting it's stride the final disappointing boos happens and it's over.

    The shining spots are the house points which actually matter and they can be earned and lost optionally. So winning the house cup at the end of the game is optional and must be earned. The collectibles are also fun with them being 100 hundred wizard cards with a simple illustrations and a small sentences of who they are.

    The biggest flaws are the load times. Dear good they are long and consistent. 1/5 of my playtime was probably load times. the stealth sections will also angry some as getting caught actually costs you 5 house points which can quickly go up.    … Full Review »
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