Common Sense Media Review
By Jinny Gudmundsen
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Harry Potter weaves magical spells for tweens.
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Why Age 10+?
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Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 5 parent reviews
Based on 13 kid reviews
Kids say the video game is a fantastic adaptation of the book and movie, featuring detailed elements of the Triwizard Tournament and offering fun, albeit challenging gameplay. Many reviews praise the action and excitement, noting that while it is suited for young fans, some sections may be difficult to complete.
- engaging gameplay
- suitable for fans
- challenging levels
- appropriate for ages
- detailed adaptation
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What's It About?
In the previous three Harry Potter games, the focus was on learning magic. In HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE the focus in on using it. As the players wander through the 11 locations, they use their wands (game controllers) to see what magic they can do in each location. Charms and jinxes appear when you need them -- and the more you use them and explore how to use them, the stronger a wizard you become. The main goal in each location is to find a TriWizard Shield. Players can obtain the shield only after solving a variety of puzzles and battling creatures with magic. Earning enough TriWizard Shields allows players to unlock new locations, including the three that house TriWizard Tournament Tasks and the culminating confrontation with Voldemort.
Is It Any Good?
Fans of Harry Potter will delight in exploring the new video game version of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Unlike the past Harry Potter games, kids don't have to go alone. A player can act as Harry, Hermione or Ron; then up to two friends can join the play as the remaining two characters. If no friends are around, the computer will provide the artificial intelligence so that the trio can work magic together.
Kids playing this graphically rich game will learn to cooperate with friends to accomplish difficult tasks, think creatively to solve logic puzzles, and take risks to accomplish results. If this sounds like great training for the real world, you're right. It is.
Talk to Your Kids 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?
Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 2 , Xbox
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Electronic Arts
- Release date : November 9, 2005
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic )
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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