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6.3 out of 10

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

First seen: 22 july 2008

Information found in: from 57 sources in 8 countries.

Best Price: 21.44 USD

  • User Score (5)
    5.1 5.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Expert Score (39)
    5.9 5.9 from 39 reviewers
  • Gameplay (9)
    6.1 6.1 from 9 reviewers
  • Graphics (9)
    7.7 7.7 from 9 reviewers
  • Sound (8)
    7.6 7.6 from 8 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    7.8 7.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Addiction (3)
    5.5 5.5 from 3 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • hogwarts looks gorgeous, pros pros the graphics, no marauder s map, duelling is pretty fun, graphics are great
  • 100 disappointed, three motion, criminally short, hit and miss controls, very short

Head back to Hogwarts and help Harry survive his fraught sixth year in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for Wii. The magic and mystery of the famous series comes to life in your living room as you immerse yourself in another chapter of the be-spectacled wizard’s thrilling story. You’ll have to master the art of potion mixing, lead your Quidditch team to victory and cast powerful spells using the unique capabilities of Wii every step of the way. Whether you’re ti…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Category:
    Adventure
  • Players:
    1-2
  • Age rating:
    12
  • Publisher:
    EA Bright Light Studio
  • Developer:
    Electronic Arts

Release Date

  • First seen
    22 July 2008

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Reviews of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

  1. Reviewer: Official Nintendo Magazine
    17 July 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    It's fun while it lasts but at just four hours long, it's far, far too short. EA, you are a lazy bunch. Read more

  2. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

    Reviewer: GameSpot
    1 July 2009

    The Harry Potter video games should complement the other media, providing gleeful interaction to match the excellent story from the books and the visual splendor of the films. But Half-Blood Prince isn't much fun to play once you've gotten a taste of the few simple activities. The game is ultimately a forgettable experience, pushing players through the same three minigames over and over again, without ever capturing the thrill of being a wizard. The story lacks focus and... Read more

  3. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Wii)

    Reviewer: Pixelated Gamer
    19 July 2009
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    As you can tell, I’m less than enamoured with Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. It’s not a bad game, I didn’t notice any bugs and everything worked as expected. But it’s far too short and limited. Once you’ve completed it, there’s not really any reason to go back. The control system works quite well, although did potentially damage my right arm, but it does make me suspicious as to how well younger players would be able to play this game. As for older... Read more

  4. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

    Reviewer: DS-x2
    17 July 2009
    Overall 8
    7.6
     

    Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince goes to show how far EA have come with the license. Instead of forcing the player the follow the storyline to an early finish, here you have the freedom to take to it at your own pace and explore the vast surroundings of Hogwarts. It's still a short experience overall and can get slightly repetitive but this is by far the best of the Harry Potter games incorporating some interesting elements that diversify the gameplay and will make... Read more

  5. Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince (Wii)

    Reviewer: Gamebosh
    16 July 2009
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    How do you solve a problem like Harry? If you were Electronic Arts and had been working on all the Potter games since Philosopher's Stone, you'd run the risk of churning out the same game each time a new film came out. After all, Hogwarts is the main setting in all 7 books. Read more

  1. "Ridiculous rip off for the HP fan base."

    Reviewer: CNET
    10 July 2009
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    Mass produced garbage. Shows about as much creatvity as the author ever did..."It's nearly Harry's birthday, again, and we're back at the Dursley's, again, about to start looking for another "Defence against the Dark Arts teacher, again". Read more

  2. Reviewer: Newegg
    10 August 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I love dueling with friends. Overall good game. Read more

  3. Maverick Reviews: This is the Property of That One Reviewer Guy

    Reviewer: Maverickx25, Game Informer
    14 July 2010
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince- PS3 I know what you are thinking. Because it is based off of a movie that is based off a book, there is little to no chance that this will be anything more than a flop game on par with Iron man and the previous Harry Potter installments (excluding Qudditch Cup). Every game has had their own brand of problems, some being addressed, while others get worse. The fifth game nearly destroyed my interest in even trying out the game, but... Read more

  4. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    9 February 2009

    Summary: This game is like an average game based on a film. Not for proper gamers. Read more

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