LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (XBox360)

72%
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (XBox360) (2010)
genre: adventure

score: 72%

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'Even though going to a school like Hogwarts is out of the question realistically, I can at the very least wrap myself up with LEGO Harry Potter and imagine my school to be one hell of a kick-ass playground. But I’ll imagine playing in it without the A.I. and targeting system, thank you very much.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'For a series that frequently touches on such dark themes, Harry Potter is surprisingly amenable to the Lego treatment, even at its grimmest moments.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'The story material is handled wonderfully (though if you've never read the books or watched the movies, prepare to be lost), and the gameplay is a great mix of familiar devices and new elements. Although the inevitable follow-up to this title may take a darker turn, I look forward to experiencing it all the same.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
'LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is a fair bit more interesting than EA's most recent film adaptation, but I would've rather seen the developers tackle the project with the same level of creativity as a precocious kid with a pile of LEGOs, rather than squeeze the Potter universe into an existing and well-worn template.'
Read more » GamePro
'While Harry Potter doesn’t offer much innovation for the LEGO franchise, it at least puts it back on track.'
Read more » GameInformer
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'Harry's adventure into Lego land is exactly what you'd want it to be: charming, fun, and chock-full of secrets.'
Read more » Gamespot
'A "good" game whose bugs keep it from being "excellent."'
Read more » 1up.com
'The comedic cutscenes toying with canon, the hundreds of hidden things to find, and the general sense of a great LEGO game paired with a great series really makes this game a standout.'
Read more » IGN
'If there's a better kids' game this year, I'll eat my Sorting Hat.'
Read more » Eurogamer
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