Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
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| Developer(s) | KnowWonder (PC), Electronic Arts (XBOX, PS2, GC), Griptonite Games (GBA) |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 2 (PC) RenderWare (XBOX, PS2, GC) |
| Platform(s) | PC, Game Boy Advance, Xbox, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube |
| Release date(s) | PC Game Boy Advance
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| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a 2004 video game that was released concurrently with the film release of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Both the game and the film were based on J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third novel in the Harry Potter series.
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[edit] Plot
After a dreadful summer with the Dursleys, Harry Potter can't wait to start his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Events take a strange turn, however, when Harry discovers that Sirius Black, the man believed to have betrayed Harry's parents and thus responsible for their murders, has escaped from the wizard prison Azkaban.
Black appears to be seeking revenge on Harry for thwarting "You-Know-Who",while the Dementors, Azkaban prison guards sent to Hogwarts to protect the school and recapture Black, affect Harry in a disturbing way. With the help of his friends, Ron and Hermione, Harry is intent on unraveling the mystery surrounding Sirius Black and his escape from Azkaban.[1]
[edit] Spells
- Flipendo: Knock-back jinx. Renamed Depulso in the PC version.
- Expelliarmus: Sends spells and projectiles back at opponents. Not present in the PC version.
- Glacius: Freezes water and other liquids. Can only be used by Harry in the PC version, Hermione in others
- Lumos Duo: Emits light from the wand. Can only be used by Ron. Not present in the PC version. Lumos in the PC version does the same thing, and can be used by all players.
- Carpe Retractum: Pulls objects to the castor or pulls the castor towards a certain object. Can only be used by Ron in the PC version, Harry in others.
- Expecto Patronum: Wards off Dementors. Can only be used by Harry.
- Draconifors/Lapifors: Turns dragon and rabbit statues into real dragons and rabbits. Can only be used by Hermione.
- Snufflifors: Turns charmed books into mice. Can only be used by Hermione. Not present in the PC version.
[edit] Differences between versions
There are three distinct versions of the game. The GBA version is a role-playing video game, which more closely resembles the GBC versions of the previous two games rather than the PC versions of the previous two. The PS2/Gamecube/Xbox is the typical action/adventure platformer game. The PC version is also an action/adventure platformer but a different game entirely than the console version.
The GBA version follows the storyline the closest, and the PC version was farthest from the original plot. The console version is made up mostly of quests, whereas the PC version is made up more of lessons and exams.
The PlayStation 2 version features mini games compatible with the EyeToy.
The Gamecube version of the game features the possibility to connect with the GBA version. If the player has a GBA Connection Cable and the Player Connects a GBA with HP PoA GBA version in it, it gives you the possibility to play the minigames from the GBA version on you TV screen. Besides that you can also send an Owl Caring package to the GBA game, so you can play an extra mini game on the GBA where you have to take care for an Owl.
[edit] Reception
The game received a positive score came from GameSpot, who gave the PS2 versions a 7.2 out of 10[2] while Xbox, GameCube and PC versions are 7.0 out of 10[3][4][5] and GBA version overall 7.5 out of 10.[6] While IGN gave overall a 6.2 out of 10 for PS2 version[7] while Xbox overall 6.1 out of 10,[8] GameCube and PC versions overall 6.0 out of 10[9][10] and GBA overall 6.5 out of 10.[11]
[edit] References
- ^ "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Guide & Walkthrough – PlayStation 2 (PS2) – IGN". Guides.ign.com. 4 June 2004. http://guides.ign.com/guides/568402/. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Shoemaker, Brad (2 June 2004). "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban PlayStation 2 Review". Asia.gamespot.com. http://asia.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/harrypotterprisonerofazkaban/review.html. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Shoemaker, Brad (2 June 2004). "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Xbox Review". Asia.gamespot.com. http://asia.gamespot.com/xbox/adventure/harrypotterprisonerofazkaban/review.html?tag=summary%3Bread-review. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Shoemaker, Brad (2 June 2004). "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban GameCube Review". Asia.gamespot.com. http://asia.gamespot.com/gamecube/adventure/harrypotterprisonerofazkaban/review.html?tag=summary%3Bread-review. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Shoemaker, Brad (25 May 2004). "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban PC Review". Asia.gamespot.com. http://asia.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/harrypotterprisonerofazkaban/review.html?tag=summary%3Bread-review. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Provo, Frank (25 May 2004). "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Game Boy Advance Review". Asia.gamespot.com. http://asia.gamespot.com/gba/adventure/harrypotterprisonerofazkaban/review.html?tag=summary%3Bread-review. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ var authorId = "41502432" by Matt Casamassina. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – PlayStation 2 Review at IGN". Ps2.ign.com. http://ps2.ign.com/articles/527/527187p1.html. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ var authorId = "41502432" by Matt Casamassina. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Xbox Review at IGN". Xbox.ign.com. http://xbox.ign.com/articles/521/521083p1.html. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ var authorId = "41502432" by Matt Casamassina. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – GameCube Review at IGN". Cube.ign.com. http://cube.ign.com/articles/521/521075p1.html. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ var authorId = "41512458" by Steve Butts. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – PC Review at IGN". Pc.ign.com. http://pc.ign.com/articles/522/522420p1.html. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ var authorId = "41402111" by Craig Harris. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Game Boy Advance Review at IGN". Gameboy.ign.com. http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/523/523955p1.html. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
