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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

(2005, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated E10+, Play it on: PlayStation 2, Xbox)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Harry Potter weaves magical spells for tweens.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Some puzzles. Plus, players must sometime work cooperatively.
  • Messages:

    Kids can do magic.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Fantasy violence as kids use magic to destroy beasts
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Part of the Harry Potter franchise.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Parents need to know that this game lets kids explore what magic can do in Harry Potter's world, including curses, jinxes, and spells to defeat a wide range of magical beasts. Some of these beasts are scary looking and many are tenacious and relentless. Cooperation is stressed: At times, the only way to defeat magical foes is for Harry, Ron, and Hermione to jointly cast magic -- a great lesson for three friends playing together to learn.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the role of the Collector's Card -- a way for kids to influence the magic available to them in the game. Some kids will want to use cards that make them more powerful while others may choose cards that allow them to heal their fellow players. You might want explore what risks your child decides to take while playing this game and why?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 11 and give it 1.0

    Not so cool

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the worst of 5 Harry Potter games.No exploring Hogwarts.No dueling.And horrible graphics.The children could be into it if they like the game called Shrek The Third or The Chronicles of Narnia the lion the witch and the Wardrobe.In GOF players cast charms with the square button and jinxes with the X button wich is eisier than downloading to a wand or using a pad to cast a spell in the other games.The 2 most violent levels to me are The Second Task and Voldemort oh and The Forbidden Forest.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    THE WORST HP GAME OF ALL

    This game was terrible. It is the only Harry Poter game I didn't finish! Skip this game and buy the 5th one when it comes out!

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Adventurous

    This game is really fun (expecally for DS) and it really gives you a chance to be Harry, Ron, or Hermione. I approve this game for 8+.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Excellent game for young fans

    Although rated 10+, my 6 year old couldn't stop playing this game until he'd completed it. I loved the fact that he had to think to complete the challenges and work together with others to suceed. The scenes are much darker than the previous games, but that didn't seem to put my son off who just enjoyed being able to use his wand more. Great for Harry Potter fans!

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