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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PC CD)
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With wand in hand and friends in tow, the world's most famous bespectacled wizard returns to the PC in a very welcome 3-D action adventure. And for families in search of a game to enjoy around the computer, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets fits the bill comfortably. Embellishing the plot of the film and book, the game's main focus is 3-D exploration, as the player controls Harry, interacts with characters and generally pokes around a fabulously realised Hogwarts School. Yet to the game's credit, there's a lot more variety than you'd expect, thanks to its willingness to go off-narrative for a while to introduce a sub-game or added task. There are several factors worthy of merit. The learning curve is superbly thought out, moving you through the game while you get used to things. Spell casting is fun too--Harry Potter might not be the first game to activate on-screen magic via mouse movements, but it certainly works a treat here. And then there's the graphics and particularly the sound, both of which really do add to the fun. Downers? Cutting edge entertainment perhaps it isn't, and while the game neatly compiles several styles, it doesn't really define one of its own. Yet for its target family audience, these are minor quibbles, and will do little to detract from the overall fun. Ultimately, it's a game that's captured the flavour of the Harry Potter world, and instilled it with a sizeable amount of entertainment. It's an enjoyable, thoughtful adaptation, and good fun too. --Simon Brew
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4/5 |
Good! But could have been better
(May 25, 2007) |
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Firstly i want to say is iam really impressed by this game. Graphics are great and i feel overall this game is one of the best HP Games{surely better than the goblet of fire}. All for those who complain about this game being short,i ask them that the size of a game does not matter. One thing that matters is the fun it gives you. For all those who wishes to buy this game i say go ahead.
After all this i must say that some parts of this game is slightly boring for those who know the real story a-z. But this game went as close as it can. Some of the challenges were too boring like the spongify challenge. This game is for strategy lovers and not for action gamers. For them quidditch world cup is a perfect game.
I personally preffer to buy the tripple pack as i think it gives the three BEST HP Games there is. Overall this game is good and gamers should have a go at this.
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2/5 |
Improvement On Philosophers Stone
(September 24, 2006) |
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Although there is a bit more freedom and a little more to do Chamber Of Secerets, like Philosophers Stone, felt very limited and reasonably easy. A lot of the time I felt I was being pushed about by the computer and I couldn't find much of a challenge which dissapointed me. |
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4/5 |
A great improvement
(December 29, 2005) |
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A great improvement on the first Harry Potter game. Far more areas to explore, easier spell casting and a simpler control setup all add up to great gameplay. Add the ability to revisit challenge areas to improve your scores and its a game that will play and play. I just have one problem, various reviews speak of the ability to shop in diagon alley and explore ron's house. My game never gave me that opportunity, it begins with innumerable cut scenes and then you are at Hogwarts having crashed the car into the Whomping Willow. I can't help feeling let down. Whether these reviews are referring to the version available on other platforms or a version available in the States only I don't know. |
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5/5 |
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS REVIEW
(December 02, 2005) |
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I am 12 years old. I have had this game for a year or two, but I am not too found of it any more. I use to love the game! You learned lots of diffrent spells, you could have wizard and quidditch tournaments. Every time you learn a new spell, you do an exciting challenges. Also you find Gnomes, Pixies, Fire Snails and fire crabs. There are also peeves in silver boxes. At the end you fight Voldermort and fight against the huge basilisk. The graphics is high quality and so is the sound. I would reccomend this highly to anyone 9 years+. take my word, it is great!!! Review by Adam Horwich |
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4/5 |
Harry Potter and the School of many Secret places
(January 12, 2004) |
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When I played Harry Potter and the Philosophers stone I was somewhat disappointed by the difficult spell casting and frankly fairly confusing game play and the incessant clips and chats with other pupils. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was surprisingly refreshing. The spell casting is much easier, there are HUNDREDS of hidden places and things to find, the graphics are much fresher and brighter and, most importantly the Quidditch playing is MUCH more fun. It is far easier to control Harry than in the first game and so playing Quidditch was a most enjoyable experience. There is also optional chats with other pupils and often you can learn a great deal from them which I found to be handy on several occasions.
The castle itself is bigger and better with more places to explore in between 'lessons', more floors and more interactive features. The more lessons you attend the more parts of the castle you have access to since many require spells to be cast to access them. I loved every second of playing this game - I was thouroughly entertained the whole time, especially when I could wander where I liked instead of being MADE to go places. Of course you have to attend lessons but that is the whole point of the game and they are often much more fun. The wizard cards are WONDERFUL, and the duelling club is excellent (although you have to have learnt a certain number of spells in order to access it).If you are browsing to buy a Harry Potter game I would thoroughly recommend this one. For more experienced game players this is light relief and reasonably entertaining with good graphics and something for everyone, for younger Harry Potter fans this is neither so difficult that they will lose interest, or too easy that they will become bored. With so much to see and do it will keep them quiet for HOURS. Buy this game. You won't be disappointed. Vequihellin. |
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