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Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding community is in denial about the teenager's recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort. The Minister for Magic has decided to teach courses in defensive magic, but this leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the dark forces threatening them. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves "Dumbledore's Army", Harry has taken it upon himself to teach them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead.
With the ability to play multiple characters (including Harry Potter, Dumbledore and Sirius Black) this Harry Potter videogame offers fans the opportunity to wield a wand, explore all around Hogwarts, and experience one of the most exciting and dangerous years in the life of the Boy Who Lived.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I evaluate this game in three parts (playing at "normal" level):
1. exploration/discovery
2. tasks
3. dueling
1. exploration/discovery - 5 stars
Hogwarts castle and surrounding scenery are truly spectacular on the PS3. Everything from the owlery to the Gryffindor common room to the grand staircase is amazingly detailed and beautifully rendered. As a fan of the series, it was a joy to seek out the nooks and crannies, gain "discovery points", and feel like I really lived there.
2. tasks - 3 stars
The tasks in the first half of the game were my favorite - finding all the students in the DA. These tasks gave me a reason to explore the castle and grounds, and find hidden objects and secret passageways. They also required improving my spellwork using the PS3 controller. I found some of the tasks after Christmas tedious, however, and sometimes I felt bored or downright irritated (especially when tasks required too much repetition.)
3. dueling - 1 star
Here's where the game really missed an opportunity. I thought I was practicing my spellwork with all those tasks so I could become very good at dueling when the time came to meet Voldemort, Malfoy, and other baddies. Instead, it felt like the game practically took over for me, and I'm not sure I had much influence on what happened (although I do cast a good protego!) This was a shame, because OOTP has good fight scenes.
My game has hung once, and charms practice in Prof Flitwick's classroom has a bug and doesn't work properly.
I'm still pleased to own the game overall, for the sheer fun of "being at" Hogwarts and discovering fun treasures and clever rewards (I love the prefect's bathroom!) I also love seeing all my old favorite characters and hearing the real voices of the actors and the wonderful music. EA put a lot of effort into the game. They missed in some places and exceled in others. For fans, I'd say it's worth the investment.
1. exploration/discovery
2. tasks
3. dueling
1. exploration/discovery - 5 stars
Hogwarts castle and surrounding scenery are truly spectacular on the PS3. Everything from the owlery to the Gryffindor common room to the grand staircase is amazingly detailed and beautifully rendered. As a fan of the series, it was a joy to seek out the nooks and crannies, gain "discovery points", and feel like I really lived there.
2. tasks - 3 stars
The tasks in the first half of the game were my favorite - finding all the students in the DA. These tasks gave me a reason to explore the castle and grounds, and find hidden objects and secret passageways. They also required improving my spellwork using the PS3 controller. I found some of the tasks after Christmas tedious, however, and sometimes I felt bored or downright irritated (especially when tasks required too much repetition.)
3. dueling - 1 star
Here's where the game really missed an opportunity. I thought I was practicing my spellwork with all those tasks so I could become very good at dueling when the time came to meet Voldemort, Malfoy, and other baddies. Instead, it felt like the game practically took over for me, and I'm not sure I had much influence on what happened (although I do cast a good protego!) This was a shame, because OOTP has good fight scenes.
My game has hung once, and charms practice in Prof Flitwick's classroom has a bug and doesn't work properly.
I'm still pleased to own the game overall, for the sheer fun of "being at" Hogwarts and discovering fun treasures and clever rewards (I love the prefect's bathroom!) I also love seeing all my old favorite characters and hearing the real voices of the actors and the wonderful music. EA put a lot of effort into the game. They missed in some places and exceled in others. For fans, I'd say it's worth the investment.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Cousin It
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought this for my son for christmas but discovered he had already completed the game for the Game Testers Club he goes to. So have returned it. He enjoyed the game but felt it was a little too quick and easy for him (he's 13). Probably better for a younger child who make take longer to complete it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
This "game" sucks. The castle and grounds are really well-done and it was fun to explore.... for about 30 minutes; after that, there really was nothing going on but a weak story and a lot of mundane chores. Also, not being to control the camera angle was aggravating on many levels. I often found myself wanting to blast Ron and Hermione for being constantly in the way and contributing nothing. Chamber of Secrets, with the poor graphics and all the cartoonishness was 10 times more fun because it, at least, had some challenge to it. Save your money.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sad
I am by no means an avid gamer--I've probably only completed 10 or so video games in my life so I'm no expert. In any case, I had tons of fun with games 1, 2, and 3. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Krystal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Second To The Last Of The Free Roaming Harry Potter Games
The biggest enjoyment I truly got out of these games was the ability of freely exploring the grounds around the magical school of Hogwarts and with the exception of the next game... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Rich(Trolls Must Perish!)
3.0 out of 5 stars
I can never face Snape again since I failed potions. . .he keeps...
This game takes a LONG TIME, as you have to run across the castle constantly. Also this game forced me to fell a strong resentment for a one, Zacharias Smith, I can honestly say I... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Deb T
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mediocre
I recently bought a PS3 after not playing video games for years. Since I'm a big Harry Potter fan, I bought this game since it was the most rated among the Harry Potter series. Read more
Published on February 21, 2011 by Savvy Consumer
2.0 out of 5 stars
Harry Potter Gets Blown Away
I bought this game hoping that I would get the best out of my money, only to get the worse. Yes, I said it, "THE WORST HARRY POTTER GAME EVER! Read more
Published on October 20, 2010
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, but somewhat shallow
The gameplay is mildly enjoyable, and it lasts about as long as you'd expect a 3D game based on a movie to last (a few weeks playing a couple hours a day if you're trying to get... Read more
Published on October 31, 2009 by Benjamin Marty
2.0 out of 5 stars
A disappointment
I got this game because other HP games were somewhat fun and with the new HD visuals it should be awesome, right? Read more
Published on January 16, 2009 by J. Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great graphics, short game.
The graphics are astounding. The game, however, is short; my wife beat it in about 4-5 days. None-the-less she loved it, and still plays it from time to time.
Published on January 13, 2009 by Sean D. Reeves
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, and at points, really fun
The Harry Potter video game series has been a mixed bag since the beginning. There have always been some really nice elements to the series--the quidditch scenes in the earlier... Read more
Published on June 28, 2008 by Storylover
3.0 out of 5 stars
ok game
a lot of hype but the graphics are not that good. Very crisp but the design itself isn't good.
Published on August 11, 2007 by S. Tapping
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