Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup (PS2)

Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup is a sports game for the Playstation 2. Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup lets you relive the magical sport of Quidditch, if you are unfamiliar with the world of Harry Potter you will need to learn about this sport, on a team there are three chasers, who are the basic goal scorers on the team, beaters who hit bludgers toward the opposing team to knock them off their brooms, the keeper who stops the chasers scoring and the seeker who looks for the golden snitch which is worth 150 points and can often clinch the match for you. The action is rather strange, rather than pick a dedicated position to play as the game forces ...  Read the complete review

Developed by Electronic Arts, Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup (PS2) is the ultimate video game on the fictional wizarding sports, Quidditch. Now, it is the non-wizarding world's chance to have a try at learning and playing Quidditch - for all those who aren't sure that they're capable of playing, don't worry, there are lessons you take to show you how to play and there is also the manual with detailed controls and help. You first start by learning the basics of Quidditch at Hogwarts after choosing your favourite house, after which you can participate in the Hogwarts Quidditch Cup. Unlike the Quidditch matches in the other related Harry Potter videogames, ...  Read the complete review

well what can i say, this game is a spin off from the ever popular harry potter series. the aim of this game is really said in the title. at the start of the game you start of playing quidditch as one of the 4 hogwart houses, and there are a few familiar faces to be seen at this part of the game. to be honest this part of the game is kind of like a tutorial of sorts, where you play a number of matches and if you come top of the house cup then you can choose from the national teams of the quidditch world cup. the starting "school" games are alot easier than the games of quidditch found later in the game. the actual game of quidditch in this game is rather ...  Read the complete review

Now for all you Harry Potter fans this will simply be a must have game, it is just superb in so many aspects it is untrue. Having myself been a big fan of the Harry Potter series of books and taken a particular interest in the sport of Quidditch I just had to get this game. I originally tried the game in Game and I was just blown away by how fun the gameplay was and so purchased it instantly. I was very glad I did because it really did live up to its expectations in my opinions. I will admit that the concept is slightly strange however, for any Harry Potter fans this games release will be well appreciated! I really did find that rather like the films it brings ...  Read the complete review