September 8, 2024

Video Games That Failed to Bring the Magic: Top 10 Worst Harry Potter Games

The world of Harry Potter video games is filled with both highs and lows. Despite a few successes, especially in the LEGO series, many Harry Potter games have been met with disappointment. Let’s dive into the ten worst Harry Potter games, ranked from least to most disastrous.

10. LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 For PS Vita – Score 64

LEGO games are usually solid, and the Harry Potter series is no exception—until it hit the PS Vita. Released in 2012, this version failed to capture the charm of the other LEGO Harry Potter games, with critics claiming the handheld system didn’t do it any justice.

9. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite For iOS – Score 64

Wizards Unite was supposed to be the next Pokémon Go but for Harry Potter fans. Unfortunately, the 2019 release failed to live up to expectations, largely due to excessive microtransactions and poor content for players in rural areas. Though developed by Niantic, the game never achieved the same level of success as Pokémon Go.

8. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone For PS2 – Score 56

The 2003 release of The Sorcerer’s Stone for PS2 is a prime example of a game that didn’t age well. While some young fans might have enjoyed it at the time, today’s standards highlight the game’s poor graphics and terrible frame rate, leaving it as little more than a nostalgic relic.

7. Harry Potter For Kinect For Xbox 360 – Score 54

Released with Kinect motion controls, this game was disappointingly short and didn’t offer much content. It was gimmicky and not worth the price, appealing only to younger children who might have found some novelty in waving their hands around as a wizard.

6. Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup For Gameboy Advance – Score 53

Quidditch World Cup seemed like a great idea, but its execution on the Gameboy Advance in 2003 left a lot to be desired. While it had its nostalgic fans, the gameplay was clunky and failed to provide the excitement that Quidditch should offer.

5. Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix For DS – Score 51

As the Harry Potter game series progressed, the quality continued to dip. *Order of the Phoenix* had better graphics but lacked creativity. The DS version, in particular, was a soulless copy of the movie with no risks or engaging gameplay, leading to its low score.

4. Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince For Nintendo DS – Score 48

Released in 2009, The Half-Blood Prince marked the point where Harry Potter games really started to go downhill. This DS game was rated terribly by both critics and fans alike, with no redeeming qualities other than the fact that it was part of the Harry Potter franchise.

3. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 For PC – Score 43

By the time The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 hit PC, fans were already frustrated with the direction the games were going. With a playtime of under three hours and clumsy attempts to mimic first-person shooters like Call of Duty, this game was a disaster from start to finish.

2. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery For iOS – Score 43

Hogwarts Mystery is one of the more recent mobile games, and while it had potential with RPG elements and new characters, the real-time mechanics and microtransactions left fans feeling cheated. Despite being free-to-play, players complained about having to wait hours for content, leading to accusations of it being a “cash grab.”

1. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 1 For PC – Score 37

This is it—the worst of the worst. Released for PC, The Deathly Hallows, Part 1 is considered the absolute bottom of the barrel when it comes to Harry Potter games. With its dreadful gameplay, poor graphics, and an uninspired attempt at being an action-shooter, it’s no surprise that this game holds the title of the worst Harry Potter game ever made.

Madina — Authorship: Jordan Silver

Chief Editor & Gaming Enthusiast

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