Build the adventure from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament and experience the fun of the first four Harry Potter stories – Lego style. Explore Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learn spells, brew potions and relive the adventures with tongue-in-cheek humor and creative customization that is unique to LEGO videogames.
An imperfect romp that manages to cover its flaws with charm and relentless action. [Oct 2010, p.84]
The comedic cutscenes toying with canon, the hundreds of hidden things to find, and the general sense of a great LEGO game paired with a great series really makes this game a standout.
A joyous and addictive action puzzler. [Sept 2010, p.102]
LEGO Harry Potter is much deeper than it seems and presents a universe that feels tailored for the LEGO treatment. A few technical issues aside, LEGO Harry Potter is a game that is truly fun for all ages and above all, a game first and a license second.
The story material is handled wonderfully (though if you've never read the books or watched the movies, prepare to be lost), and the gameplay is a great mix of familiar devices and new elements. Although the inevitable follow-up to this title may take a darker turn, I look forward to experiencing it all the same.
Harry's adventure into Lego land is exactly what you'd want it to be: charming, fun, and chock-full of secrets.
The format of these games gets more and more tired with each new franchise, too. [Sept 2010, p.104]
October 3, 2018
Sources: leaked Harry Potter game is real, not developed by Rocksteady. Read more
October 2, 2018
Harry Potter RPG footage apparently leaks online. Watch video
