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Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup

(2003, Video Games - Role Playing Games, Rated E, Play it on: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Simple, easy game best for younger players.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Unlike many sports games there is no taunting, and players shake hands after the game.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Some of the special moves and tackles are somewhat violent, i.e. kicking players or knocking them off brooms.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Minor, doesn't seem to be selling the book or movie, but designed to appeal to fans.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup was written by Erik Lande

Parents need to know that there is little of concern in this game. Some of the special Quidditch moves, like tackling and using bludgers (balls that knock other players off their brooms), are somewhat violent. This title is best for younger players because the game lacks some complexity.

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What’s the Story?

QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP is a fast-paced sports game designed to appeal to fans of the Harry Potter stories.

It is played on broomsticks, with four balls and three goals to a side. Players initially choose one of the four Hogwarts School teams and then learn the various positions and compete against the other school teams for the House Cup. Players then can advance to the World Cup, where they can upgrade their broomsticks and play using an international team.

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Is It Any Good?

The game has elegant settings, but it is lacking in overall depth and complexity of play. Play is quite simple and unfortunately the difficulty level isn't adjustable. It's common to limit the opposing team to 0 points. There are four positions to be learned, but play is quite easy with all and the computer even switches you over to the appropriate player position at any given moment.

Complex moves are available to be learned, but in general they're quite easy to carry out, as a series of buttons are pressed and the game then shows a short scene of the move. While enjoyable at first, limited types of play are available and the games quickly become repetitive.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 11/25/2003, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E

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  1. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models
    • Safety isn't an issue

    Good game

    As long as you play on the Gryffindor team, it's fun and encouraging.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    How good is this game really?

    this game makes you really want to play ti. So then, you buy it, or get it from netflix or something. So you get it, and start playing it. Then, you get to the end of the game and all is going fine, and there is a challenge to pass that human beings are not capable of passing. So then you try again and again, and get really frustrated, and decide to just quit the game after you have been working really hard to get to the end for a long time.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Totaly appropiate for all ages but plain boring.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Good computer game, bad gba game.

    The Game Boy Advance game is BORING!!! The computer game ROCKS!!!

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