Product Description

In the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire videogame, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Harry is mysteriously selected by the Goblet of Fire as the fourth champion in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each champion in the international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, enchanted maze. Exciting scenes from the film come to life, from the Quidditch World Cup campsite to a heart-stopping duel with Lord Voldemort. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are all playable characters, modeled after their big-screen counterparts. An all-new spell-casting system allows you to feel the magic for the first time as the controller shakes and reacts with every flick of the wand. Team up with friends in co-operative play to combine magic and produce more powerful spells than ever before!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7207 in Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Model: 14633149876
• Released on: 2005-10-31
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platform: PlayStation2
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .53" h x 5.75" w x 7.75" l, .30 pounds

Features

• In-game characters that look like their big-screen counterparts for the first time, as well as cinematic environments, captivating gameplay, and a compelling interactive experience.
• Explore the game's all-new spell-casting system, unleashing powerful spells to become a master of magic.
• In another first for the franchise, join forces with friends to navigate the world of Harry Potter, combining powers and casting spells co-operatively to create more powerful magic.
• Players can join forces with friends in cooperative gameplay -- combining powers and casting spells co-operatively to create more powerful magic
• Use Accio to chase down and capture dynamic living beans & increase the power of Harry, Ron, and Hermione with Collector's and Creature Cards

From the Manufacturer
Be Harry Potter in a new adventure with more magic, friendship, and danger. In a stunning next-generation rendition of Harry's world, learn new spells, undertake new quests, make new friends, and challenge new adversaries to confront the powers at the heart of the Chamber of Secrets. Do you dare take the chance that you might face You-Know-Who again?

Features:

• Explore a richer world: dazzling next-generation graphics create an authentic immersive Hogwarts.
• Go deeper into Harry's second adventure: greater magic control and advanced second-year spells.
• Greater depth: featuring wizard duels, power-up spells, Quidditch leagues, and all your favorite characters from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, including the extremely famous and incredibly talented Gilderoy Lockhart.
• Take flight: hop on Harry's Nimbus Two Thousand and freely explore Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
• Harry comes to life: his internal voice guides the player through the game.
• Slay a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the dangerous twisting mysteries on your PS2.
• All-new, enchanting spell-casting system allows players to really feel the magic as the controller shakes and reacts with every flick of the wand.
• Team-up with friends in co-operative play to make more magic and powerful spells than ever before.

Customer Reviews

WOOOOOW
It's about time. A fun Harry Potter Game. What you have heard is true. This is an action Harry Potter game. I love it. It will keep the attention of anyone who has not been a fan in the past. This is because this is an action game where as the other potter games have been a hunt for and talk to collect-a-thon. Is there talking this time? Yes, but only while you are fihghting. In fact, you do not have to read anything if you do not want to. Excellent audio samples and voice acting. The game is fast, fun and creative. You will casts numerous spells. A big complaint has been that you don't pick your spells, you just always press the same button and perform whatever spell fits the situation. BUt I like it. It would slow down the action if you had to go through some menu, and it would limit the spells if they were limited to the number of buttons.
Bottom line: Great action game. If you remotely like the series, you will finaly love the game.

The most awful game-sequel ever
I agree with the second reviewer - if you liked the other Harry Potter games, this latest one is sure to disappoint. However, unlike another reviewer, I won't be so callous as to completely spoil a book's surprise ending.

One of the more disappointing features of this new game is the inability to see more than a few feet in front of you. That is, whereas in the other game you had control of the camera with the joystick you didn't use to run (by the way, Harry cannot duck or jump in this game either); in other games you used the joystick to look up, down and all around the town! When Harry ran through the game, you saw where he was going because the view was from behind. Here, the view is aerial and you have no idea what's ahead.

The card system is indeed confusing and the booklet doesn't explain much. I miss roaming around the entire school, entering into the classrooms, running through Diagon Alley and looking for secret items. You can't go roaming anymore, you must follow an prearranged order. The Bertie Botts Beans you uncover for points now fly away from you, and you must chase them down if you want points. If I had the chance to offer an opinion to the game designers, I would say "do over".

Too much like Lord of the Rings
I agree with the other reviewers...why no roaming? I liked being able to start and end the day instead of just go thru different levels. Roaming around was one of the best parts of the game, sneaking past the prefects and flying aimlessly around on your broom. Overall a disappointment. The game is fun, but not like the others at all. Why the sudden switch?