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Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
NA
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story and narrative
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Gameplay Mechanics
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74
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions impresses with engaging mechanics and diverse roles, earning praise for strategic depth and smooth flight controls. However, critics flag balancing issues, clunky controls, and a limited character creation system as drawbacks. While some roles shine, others fall flat, leaving players divided on the experience. The game holds promise but needs refinement to truly capture the magic of Quidditch.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
74
Positive Reviews (80-100)
70%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
30%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions impresses with engaging mechanics and diverse roles, earning praise for strategic depth and smooth flight controls. However, critics flag balancing issues, clunky controls, and a limited character creation system as drawbacks. While some roles shine, others fall flat, leaving players divided on the experience. The game holds promise but needs refinement to truly capture the magic of Quidditch.
Graphics and Visual Design
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67
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions impresses with charming character visuals and smooth animations, earning praise from critics for its nostalgic appeal. However, it falters with limited customization, poorly designed environments, and technical issues like camera flaws. While the visuals offer a solid foundation, the game leaves much to be desired in polish and depth, indicating a need for refinement in future updates.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
67
Positive Reviews (80-100)
0%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
100%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions impresses with charming character visuals and smooth animations, earning praise from critics for its nostalgic appeal. However, it falters with limited customization, poorly designed environments, and technical issues like camera flaws. While the visuals offer a solid foundation, the game leaves much to be desired in polish and depth, indicating a need for refinement in future updates.
Music and Sound Design
NA
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music and sound design
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Voice Acting
NA
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voice acting
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Technical Performance
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60
"Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions" has solid technical performance across platforms, with quick online matches on PS5 and smooth controls on PC. However, issues like rubberbanding on PS5, balancing problems, and poor graphical options on Steam Deck detract from the experience. Xbox Series X users face severe glitches and connectivity issues. Overall, while the game shows promise, significant technical improvements are needed to elevate player satisfaction.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
60
Positive Reviews (80-100)
17%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
67%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
17%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
"Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions" has solid technical performance across platforms, with quick online matches on PS5 and smooth controls on PC. However, issues like rubberbanding on PS5, balancing problems, and poor graphical options on Steam Deck detract from the experience. Xbox Series X users face severe glitches and connectivity issues. Overall, while the game shows promise, significant technical improvements are needed to elevate player satisfaction.
Replay Value
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63
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions offers engaging quick matches and online play that enhance replayability, but critics warn of limited single-player content and cosmetic options that could lead to monotony. While some potential for replay exists through various modes and role selection, concerns about short-lived multiplayer experiences and grind-heavy gameplay suggest the game may falter in sustaining long-term player interest.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
63
Positive Reviews (80-100)
0%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
90%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
10%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions offers engaging quick matches and online play that enhance replayability, but critics warn of limited single-player content and cosmetic options that could lead to monotony. While some potential for replay exists through various modes and role selection, concerns about short-lived multiplayer experiences and grind-heavy gameplay suggest the game may falter in sustaining long-term player interest.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
66
Positive Reviews (80-100)
9%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
89%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
1%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a fun, competitive game loved by Wizarding World fans for its smooth controls and engaging modes, especially for PS Plus subscribers. However, significant drawbacks like limited content, technical issues, and lack of replay value hold it back, making it feel unfinished. Critics suggest it has potential but recommend waiting for updates before diving in.
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Reviews
86 reviews found90
Pure Xbox
Sep 5, 2024
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions offers an excellent Quidditch experience with no microtransactions, providing good fun for solo and online play. Concerns about long-term player base due to limited content, but the gameplay quality is a standout feature.
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87
MeuPlayStation
Sep 18, 2024
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions offers a fun experience for Harry Potter fans, especially for PS Plus subscribers. However, potential buyers may want to wait for more content updates before purchasing at the current price.
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80
GameSpew
Sep 9, 2024
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is genuinely fun, with a short campaign but worth trying for fans of the Wizarding World or those looking for a unique sports game experience.
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70
Worth Playing
Sep 12, 2024
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is enjoyable for fans of Quidditch, offering fun gameplay sessions and a streamlined approach to the sport. Despite some rough patches, the low price tag makes it worth considering for those interested in playing Quidditch.
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70
Push Square
Sep 8, 2024
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a fun experience with smooth controls and various modes, despite some balancing issues and limited single-player content. Recommended for fans of competitive sports games in the Wizarding World.
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CGMagazine
Sep 9, 2024
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a solid first entry in the Quidditch genre, prioritizing fun gameplay with some technical issues. While lacking in content and facing comparisons to its predecessor, the game is enjoyable and satisfying for fans of Quidditch.
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60
Dot Esports
Sep 10, 2024
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The reviewer finds Quidditch Champions to be an incomplete game that may benefit from future updates. While the sound design, flexible gameplay, and cosmetics are praised, issues like clunky controls and repetitive gameplay detract from the overall experience.
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GameSkinny
Sep 18, 2024
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Worth trying for Harry Potter and Quidditch fans, especially if free for PlayStation Plus members. Has potential but may not have lasting appeal. Limited single-player content and incomplete character creation.
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TheSixthAxis
Sep 12, 2024
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions shows potential with engaging moments, but is held back by gameplay issues, lack of content, and technical shortcomings like camera and HUD problems. The game may need further development to reach its full potential.
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60
GamingBolt
Sep 10, 2024
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions offers unique gameplay but falls short in content, presentation, and replay value, making it less engaging compared to other competitive multiplayer titles
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