Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Windows)

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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.

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Alternate Titles

• "הארי פוטר והאסיר מאזקבן" -- Hebrew title
• "Harry Potter y el Prisionero de Azkaban" -- Spanish title
• "Harry Potter und der Gefangene von Askaban" -- German title
• "Harry Potter ja Azkabanin vanki" -- Finnish title
• "Harry Potter Et Le Prisonnier D'Azkaban" -- French title
• "Harry Potter en de Gevangene van Azakaban" -- Dutch title
• "해리 포터와 아즈카반의 죄수" -- Korean spelling

Part of the Following Groups

• 3D Engine: UnrealEngine2
• Harry Potter licensees
• Inspiration: Movies
• Setting: 1990s
• Theme: School

User Reviews

The third Harry Potter adventure game is wonderful!

Lill Ferraz (3)

unrated

Critic Reviews

Gamesmania.de	Jun 28, 2004	78 out of 100	78
Jeuxvideo.com	Jun 07, 2004	15 out of 20	75
PC Action	Jun 15, 2004	71 out of 100	71
Yahoo! Games	Jun 03, 2004		70
GameSpot	Jun 14, 2004	7 out of 10	70
IGN	Jun 09, 2004	6 out of 10	60
Joystick (French)	Jul, 2004	6 out of 10	60
Computer Gaming World (CGW)	Nov, 2004		60
Jolt (UK)	Jun 05, 2004	5.7 out of 10	57
ActionTrip	Jun 04, 2004	49 out of 100	49

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