Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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J.K. Rowling's offbeat stories about a young wizard seem to be tailor-made for video games, and sure enough this is one GBA title that's not to be missed...
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Game Overview

J.K. Rowling's offbeat stories about a young wizard seem to be tailor-made for video games, and sure enough this is one GBA title that's not to be missed. Playing as the title character, you'll start off as a new recruit at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (joined by classmates like Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Draco Malfoy), and there'll be plenty of opportunities to explore the school's grounds in search of goodies. Hop on a broomstick and play the role of "seeker" on the Quidditch team, and enjoy all sorts of other challenges and mini-games throughout the adventure. Of course (as fans of the book and film will recall), your teachers aren't the only ones who are impressed by your extraordinary abilities; some of the darkest forces in the universe will try to recruit you to fight for them. Will you fall prey to temptation? Will you muster your courage and defeat the evil Voldemort? The world is counting on you!

The Bottom Line

This Game Boy Advance adventure from 2001 picks up when Harry Potter enters his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, following almost every important detail of the story's exploits. The troll "invasion", the Quiddich match, the earning of House Points...it's all here. The Game Boy Advance version is distinctly different from the Game Boy Color version also released, as this edition is more of a adventure/puzzle game than the Game Boy Color's roleplaying game design.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
54/100
score

While visually and aurally sound, and at times impressive, Harry Potter's GBA debut is neither innovative nor particularly compelling from a gameplay perspective.

IGN review logo
60/100
score

The actual game design lacks the plot's originality, as it depends on basic ideas to drive the adventure for hours.

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E"
This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
Content Descriptors:
Comic Mischief
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Game Boy Advance
Release Date:11/30/2001
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:Eurocom
Genre:Adventure
ESRB Rating:E
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