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It's a good game that plays like the previous two games for the GBA. The bad thing about this game is there is less to do. There are a few side "quests" for each class, but there are only four classes you attend. There are less rooms in the castle, too (Snape, McGonagall, Flitwick no longer have offices there, there is no longer a broom closet or Charms classroom, and many of the classrooms from the previous two games no longer exist). You can go up to where the Herbology greenhouse is (there's only one), but you cannot go inside. You do not attend Herbology, Charms, or Divination classes. There is an improvement in the foli bruti in that all the enemies you haven't identified will show up as the blue and white cloud until you do identify them, and you get the ability to identify them right away. The only place to purchase items is from Fred and George; you do not walk around Diagon Alley in this version. It is challenging enough for older players, yet easy enough for youngsters to enjoy playing. Instead of looking at pictures and statues for hidden cards and treasures, there are chests on each floor and in each classroom. There is also only one "secret" staircase on each floor, and each of them ends up in the portrait room. All in all, it is a good game and even those with little or no video game skills can do well and enjoy playing it.Read full review
Although, I wanted to have the game in complete condition again. I’ve always loved it, and it’s easy enough to understand for an RPG, and finding the wizard cards and upgrading the spells is the best part. It even has a few references to the book too, but some canon events were omitted as well.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I tried the DS game Order of the Phoenix first, and I got bored with that. But this GBA game I did not want to put down. I actually find the less detailed graphics more appealing than the DS game and the scoring system feels more rewarding. The mini games are kind of pointless, but that doesn't mean they're not fun. "Magical encounters" (what other games call fighting or combat) do get repetitive, but your powers grow as you use them so it stays somewhat interesting. Overall plot follows the storyline of the book and movie, but not in such a way that you find it annoyingly predictable. I definitely recommend the game. It was worth the price.
I love this game! It's like you actually get to be Harry Potter a have the life of a wizard! Totally cool! Description HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN by EA Games takes the HARRY POTTER series to a new genre: turn-based RPGs. Harry, Ron, and Hermione, now with HP, MP, and EXP levels, travel through various Hogwarts-themed dungeons searching for clues to the mysterious escaped prisoner Sirius Black and his connection to Harry’s past. As with all traditional RPGs, part of the game will involve battling enemies and gaining experience. Battles are turn-based, meaning Harry, Ron, and Hermione each get to cast a spell or use an item followed by each of their enemies performing an action. In addition to customized spells and equipment, each of the three young wizards has an unique ability: Harry can use the collector cards found in the game to cast powerful magic, Ron carries stink pellets and firecrackers, and Hermione can literally lecture the group into casting more powerful spells. The game faithfully recreates the major scenes of the movie and features all of the characters that make the HARRY POTTER series great, including Professor Dumbledore, Malfoy, and Professor Snape. Harry and his friends can purchase over 100 pieces of equipment and learn 17 different spells to use against their adversaries. HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN, while obviously appealing to fans of the series, will also appeal to traditional RPG fans with its variety of equipment, hidden items, and challenging puzzles. Whether a HARRY POTTER fan, an RPG fan, or fan of both, HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN won’t disappoint. Special Features Players can start a New Game+ after beating the game once, retaining all the items, equipment, and experience. Playing the game through twice is the only way to collect all of the collector cards that power Harry’s magic. Warnings Fantasy Violence Details Players: 1 Player Controller: Gamepad, Joystick Memory Card: No Look at my other reviews! JlrmtRead full review
I really enjoy playing this on my sp. it’s perfect and just what I was after :) It’s one of the best Harry Potter games to experience. I was impressed with how quick it seemed to arrive.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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