Description
The PC game based on the third Harry Potter story is, like
its counterpart on consoles, a three-dimensional action adventure, but with entirely different challenges and levels.
The player controls both Harry as well as his friends Ron and Hermione, while casting spells, solving puzzles and fighting enemies. Each of the three has one unique spell: Harry can freeze things, Hermione can transform statues into living creatures which can reach areas she can't, and Ron can pull himself over chasms or pull things toward him.
When the three (or sometimes only two) of them are together, the one best suited for the task at hand is automatically selected. If the power of several spells is required for a certain task, the other characters (AI-controlled) join in the casting. Spellcasting is context-sensitive - the correct spell is selected according to the object targeted.
When not engaged in a specific mission, the castle of Hogwarts can be freely explored. Many secrets and smaller tasks await. Scattered all around Hogwarts, usually in hidden areas, are Every Flavour Beans, Pumpkin Pasties and Cauldron Cakes, which function as a sort of currency. They can be traded for Collectors Cards, passwords for portraits that lead to more secret areas, and power-ups.
To finish the game, not only must the main missions be completed, but several side tasks as well. All 80 Collectors Cards must be found, all portrait passwords acquired and several mini-games completed. These include battles against pixies and a magically animated book, and a hippogriff flying course.
Alternate Titles
- "Harry Potter ja Azkabanin vanki" -- Finnish title
- "Harry Potter Et Le Prisonnier D'Azkaban" -- French title
- "해리 포터와 아즈카반의 죄수" -- Korean spelling
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User Reviews
The Press Says
| Worth Playing |
Jul 08, 2004 |
8.2 out of 10 |
82 |
| JeuxVideoPC.com |
Jul 24, 2004 |
15 out of 20 |
75 |
| Jeuxvideo.com |
Jun 07, 2004 |
15 out of 20 |
75 |
| PC Action |
Jun 15, 2004 |
71 out of 100 |
71 |
| GameSpot |
Jun 14, 2004 |
7 out of 10 |
70 |
| GameSpot |
Jun 14, 2004 |
7 out of 10 |
70 |
| Joystick |
Jul, 2004 |
6 out of 10 |
60 |
| IGN |
Jun 09, 2004 |
6 out of 10 |
60 |
| PC Gameplay (Benelux) |
Jul, 2004 |
59 out of 100 |
59 |
| Game Shark |
Jun 17, 2004 |
D |
25 |
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This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by
Terok Nor (10621) on Aug 24, 2006.
