Versions
| Publisher | Year | Platform | Type | Metacritic score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Arts | 2002 | MS Windows | Action-Adventure | 77% |
| Aspyr | 2002 | Mac | Action-Adventure | (73%) |
| Electronic Arts | 2002 | Game Boy Color | Role-playing game | (71%) |
| Electronic Arts | 2002 | Game Boy Advance | Action-Adventure game | 76% |
| Electronic Arts | 2002 | GameCube | Action-Adventure | 77% |
| Electronic Arts | 2002 | PlayStation | Action-Adventure | Insufficient reviews to calculate an average; individual review scores were 80%, 80% and 60% |
| Electronic Arts | 2002 | PlayStation 2 | Action-Adventure | 71% |
| Electronic Arts | 2002 | Xbox | Action-Adventure | 77% |
The PlayStation version of the game is a sequel to the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone game and was also developed by Argonaut Games. It retains many elements and graphics from its predessor but with some places in Hogwarts being expanded or moved as well as new mini-games that are played as the storyline progresses. Many old spells learned from the previous game return while new ones are learned by attending the Herbology and Defence Against the Dark Arts classes.
There are also slight differences between the three other console versions of the game. The PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of the game allow the player to access a broom and enter free-flight mode. While the PlayStation 2 version allows the player to land anywhere they want, in the Xbox and GameCube version the landing zones are limited. In the GameCube version, there is an exclusive feature involving GC-GBA connectivity that allows a secret room to be opened in the GC version when connected with the GBA version of the game.
The PC/Mac version of the game, which was created by a different developer than the console versions, features completely different levels and gameplay from the console cousins. The game features the same graphics and character design as the Philosopher's Stone (PC). It also retains all the spells learnt in the previous game and involves the player learning more new spells by attending more classes at Hogwarts.
The Game Boy Color version is a typical role-playing game. However, it lets you play as Harry, Ron, Hermione and Gilderoy Lockhart at various points in the game. The Game Boy Advance version has the fewest spells. It is based on the PS2/XB/GC and Mac versions. It is mostly made up of mini-quests (unlike other versions, except GBC).
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