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Game Information
- Platform: Game Boy Advance
- ELSPA Minimum Age: 3
- Media: Video Game
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Product Features
- If this format is out of stock, try Harry Potter on PC or PSone
- Achieve over twenty-nine objectives to complete Harry’s first year at Hogwarts
- Interact with over twenty characters from the story
- Action-based puzzles and mini-games provide intense and thrilling challenges
- Ride the wind in fast-paced, top-down Quidditch and broomstick flying sequences
- Extensive exploration of Hogwarts and its surrounding grounds
- Isometric 2D graphics present a colorful view of Harry Potter’s world
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Following a strong introduction sequence, it's quickly down to the action in the Game Boy Advance version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. For unlike the Game Boy Color version, the game kicks off with Harry already at Hogwarts, and with some fast learning to do. You step into Harry's shoes, initially moving from classroom to classroom learning new skills and spells, before indulging in activities such as sneaking out of your dormitory at night, fighting off trolls and having a quick game of Quidditch too. You certainly can't accuse the developers of trying to short-change the fans, as it seems they've tried to cram as much of the film into the game.
Unfortunately, that's also at the root of the game's main problem. While it tries to cover all angles of the plot, it does mean that some segments of the game lack a little polish, and aren't always that enjoyable. Sure, there's some great fun to be had with the game, and the quality of the graphics means players will instantly relate it to the film. It's just that perhaps a little more development time could have paid dividends. Nonetheless, fans of both the film and books are likely to get some enjoyment out of the game, even if arguably it's inferior to the Game Boy Color version. And if you're not overwhelmed by Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, you can wager on one certainty--this isn't the last we've seen of Mr Potter on the Game Boy Advance... --Simon Brew
Manufacturer's Description
Be Harry Potter in this Game Boy Advance game, discovering a world filled with wizardry, fun and ever-present danger. Attend lessons, learn and cast spells, explore Hogwarts and take flight to play Quidditch on your Nimbus Two Thousand. Interact with characters like Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy and Rubeus Hagrid, and overcome challenges and puzzle to defeat You-Know-Who.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Gameplay: bad. Everything else: good.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (GBA) (Video Game)
This game attempts to combine a puzzle-game with the Harry Potter storyline, but it doesn't do the job too well.The gameplay is a little like the classic 'Socoban' (push crates around) with a few added moves (levitate objects, knock-back enemies, fall down holes...). But despite this potential complexity, the puzzles never really get any harder: the whole thing is mostly just too easy. (Worse, where it is not easy, it can be frustrating.) Depth and replay value are supposed to be provided by 'Pumpkin Pasties' (cumulative health power-up) and 'Witches and Wizards' cards (collect them all for a better ending). But since some of the doors to these items only unlock at arbitrary points during the game, searching for them is just not fun. In the game's favour, the graphics and sound are all excellent, there are plenty of different 'Every-flavour' bean flavours, and the NPCs have plenty of interesting quips. Overall: if you want a fun game, get the PSX version. If you want a game that is true to the book, get the GBC version. If you want a good puzzle game, look somewhere else. If you are huge Harry Potter Fan and want to see and hear the amazing things that the GBA is capable of, then get this game.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a waste !,
By A Customer
This review is from: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (GBA) (Video Game)
My daughter and I couldn't wait to recieve our pre-ordered copy of Harry Potter for the GameBoy Advance. We were both well impressed when we started the game, but it soon became obvious that the game is far from impressive. While the graphics aren't bad the gameplay leaves alot to be desired. The Harry Potter story provided the makers of this game with a brilliant opportunity to make a game that could have outshone the likes of Zelda, but it seems to me that the whole game was churned out in a hurry to make the film release date without a thought to play value.Yes, the start of the game is quite impressive and the first few tasks are fun but then further tasks just seem to be longer repetitions of the first tasks. Some tasks require little skill but oodles of patience because the slightest mistake puts you right back to the start. There is little chance to 'roam' Hogwarts as you are always told where to go and what to do next. The flying sequences were fun but hard for younger players to control. A brilliant idea wasted - don't waste your money!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent and Challenging!,
By Hamiblues (Greece) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (GBA) (Video Game)
When I ordered this game from Amazon, I thought it was going to be an okay average games. Too wrong I was: you begin the came by attending your first defence against the dark arts lesson and then once your spell is learnt you do a tricky challenge. Over 10 amazing challenges requiring alot of brainpower. Includes everything a gameboy game requires: skill, patience and determination. It took me a month to get past the prefects but well worth the wait! The hardest challenge is the last challenge, fighting Voldemort.I won't reveal any more secrets but definitely a MUST PLAY game!
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