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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban--PC Version

(2004, Computer Software - Action/Adventure, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fabulous game continues the magic of Harry Potter.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Tasks challenge kids to think logically, use quick hand-eye coordination, and apply creativity to puzzle-solving.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    The frightening Dementors, the prison guards from Azkaban who can suck out a person's soul, look like the wraiths depicted in the movie.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban--PC Version

Parents need to know that "charmed skeletons" come to life when their bones are disturbed, but they can be dealt with by casting a spell. The frightening Dementors, the prison guards from Azkaban who can suck out a person's soul, look like the wraiths depicted in the movie: gray-robed creatures that float ominously with only a mouth in their hooded head. The game does a good job of having Harry pass out or else performs the Expecto Patronum spell before the Dementor become too overwhelming.

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  • Families can talk about how playing out the action in the game compares with reading the book or watching the movie. Do you prefer one format over another -- book, movie, or game? For fans of the book, does the game change your impressions of the original story? Does the game enhance or detract from your appreciation of the Harry Potter books?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it is easy

    this is fun for pc you guys need to try strong bads cool game for attractive people i played it at my friends house and it is on my birthday list and spiderman 2 i have it5 and it is the best game for pc

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

  3. Parent Reviewer
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    Kids ages: 23
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    A little too easy...

    It's kind of fun, but too easy. I like the first and second better. It's better for really young kids, but I thought it was a tad boring.

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Anonymous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    SCARY SKELETONS!

    THIS GAME IS AWESOME! THE EFFECTS ARE BEAUTIFUL, DOWN TO THE SUNLIGHT STREAMING THROUGH A WINDOW, DOWN TO THE SHADOWS! The amazonian salamanders are cool, but the charmed skeletons are pretty scary. This game is NOT for children under 10, as it includes some frightening ideas.

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