LEGO Harry Potter Collection

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The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is a Kids Action game that combines LEGO's creativity with the magical world of Harry Potter. This compilation includes LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, with enhanced graphics, environments, lighting, and visual effects. The game features humor, puzzle-solving, dueling, and lessons, with two DLC packs, providing an exciting journey through seven books and eight films of the Harry Potter series. It's the perfect gift for those anticipating the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 256 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game retains the charm and humor of the original LEGO Harry Potter games, making it a nostalgic experience for fans.
The addition of achievements and improved graphics enhances the gameplay experience, especially for those who enjoy collecting.
The remaster runs more smoothly than the original versions, with fewer crashes and bugs, making it a more stable experience overall.

The remaster is criticized for being a cash grab, offering minimal improvements over the original games and lacking significant new content.
Many players experienced bugs and issues that were not fixed from the original versions, leading to frustration and disappointment.
The price point is considered too high for what is essentially a bundled version of the original games with slight graphical enhancements.

graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the remastered Lego Harry Potter collection show some improvements, particularly in textures, shading, and lighting, but many players feel these enhancements are minimal and not worth the full price. While some appreciate the polished visuals and smoother performance, others criticize the lack of significant upgrades and the persistence of bugs from the original versions. Overall, the remaster is seen as a slight graphical update rather than a comprehensive overhaul, with achievements being the main new feature.
- “Improved graphics, especially textures, shading, and lighting, added achievements.”
- “With updated graphics, fun puzzles, and tons of hidden secrets, it brings a fresh take on the Harry Potter universe, all with Lego’s trademark humor.”
- “The remastered visuals are pretty good, but other than that, it's the same game as the originals.”
- “The graphics in terms of textures and lighting are slightly prettier in comparison but also weaken in other places (the 5-7 red brick room has all the red bricks in complete shadow) and despite the games being fourteen (years 1-4) and almost thirteen (years 5-7) years old, the bugs in the original versions have gone unfixed for this collection.”
- “Returned it in 15 minutes after realizing the graphics looked essentially the same as when I played this game on my Switch.”
- “The supposed graphics improvement is not or at most barely noticeable.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The remastered version has made some improvements by fixing a few glitches from the original games, but it remains plagued by numerous new bugs, including audio issues, crashes, and unresponsive controls. Many users report frustrating gameplay experiences due to these stability problems, leading some to prefer the older versions despite their own bugs. Overall, the remaster's stability is considered disappointing, with many recommending players stick to the originals.
- “Not to mention it's hella buggy.”
- “They fixed some of the bugs that plagued the older games, but they also introduced new ones. The ones I experienced were random jitters in the audio, random crashes/freezes, and the world not acting as intended, such as falling through locked trapdoors and sliding up slanted walls meant to be unclimbable.”
- “With crashes, corrupted save files, glitches, softlocks, the works.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the second game shows significant improvements over the original, with users noting a more stable performance and fewer stuttering issues. While some players found the original to be sufficient, many agree that the enhancements make the new version a worthwhile experience, especially for fans of the franchise. Bug fixes and optimizations have contributed to a smoother gameplay experience, although some users with high-performance PCs reported minimal changes.
- “As for the differences, the performance of the second game is much more stable now compared to the original, which had a lot of stuttering issues.”
- “I feel like the game in general is much better optimized than the original releases.”
- “Bug fixes and optimizations: various bugs from the original releases have been addressed, leading to a more stable experience.”
- “But if you don't have performance issues with the second game, or are not a big LEGO game or Harry Potter fan, stick to the original release; it will do you just fine.”
- “Terrible stuttering issue.”
- “PC is very minimal to changes in performance.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is praised for its faithful adaptation of the movie narratives, featuring well-developed characters and engaging campaign missions. However, some users note issues with character accessibility and the introduction of new bugs, while others feel that the exploration elements have been reduced. The Skywalker collection adds new episodes, although opinions on the quality of the recent trilogy vary among players.
- “A really well written story with the best fleshed out characters ever seen in the franchise.”
- “When it comes to having a 'home' area for your story, I believe the Harry Potter collection came out on top in terms of faithful recreation.”
- “On the other hand, the Skywalker collection adds episodes 7, 8, and 9, bringing new story to the series (even if most dislike the most recent trilogy).”
- “However, that's hardly the whole story as this collection replaces most of those patched bugs with new ones.”
- “This DLC only includes character packs, nothing of story content.”
- “The story sections are longer and more involved, but the exploration is cut in half.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging hub-world mechanics, intuitive spell systems, and enjoyable local co-op mode, offering a nostalgic experience with plenty of replayable content. However, some players express disappointment over the lack of innovation compared to previous titles, citing issues like crashes and a perceived lack of new gameplay elements, leading to concerns about it being a "copy paste cash grab." Overall, while the game features quality of life improvements, many feel it falls short of expectations for a re-release.
- “The iconic settings, intuitive spell mechanics, and engaging local co-op mode make it a joy to explore with friends or family.”
- “The soundtrack adds nostalgia and the gameplay is packed with replayable content, from collectibles to character unlocks.”
- “Quality of life features: streamlined menus, faster loading times, and improved character-switching mechanics.”
- “And after a few more hours of gameplay... I experienced one crash while playing the last chapter in free play. I'd like to say it's acceptable, but I just don't think so. A game that was re-released should have such issues fixed.”
- “Another issue for Harry Potter is that it doesn't add any gameplay to the original games, giving a valid argument to being perceived as a 'copy-paste cash grab.'”
- “The other and the most annoying thing for me is that they didn't even care to change the game mechanics to be better.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers feeling that it lacks genuine effort from the developers and offers minimal improvements over previous titles. Despite some discounts making it seem like a decent deal, players feel that the game ultimately fails to justify its price.
- “I got a loyalty discount from $60 down to $25 in my currency and thought that was a decent deal, but having played it, I’ve got to agree with others - there was no love here by the devs, it’s just a cash grab.”
- “Another issue for Harry Potter is that it doesn't add any gameplay to the original games, giving a valid argument to being perceived as a 'copy-paste cash grab'.”
- “This game seems to me to be nothing more than a thinly veiled cash grab and produces next to no improvements versus the original.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic value, effectively transporting players back to their fond memories and enhancing the overall experience. Featuring compositions from renowned composers like John Williams and Alexandre Desplat, the soundtrack not only adds depth to the gameplay but also resonates emotionally with players, contributing to a satisfying and immersive atmosphere. Additionally, the integration of music directly from the movies is appreciated, making it a standout feature compared to other titles in the genre.
- “Loving the nostalgia, reimmersing myself in a game I enjoyed years ago but this time getting to collect achievements for it, which adds an extra layer of satisfaction, while hearing the soundtrack that takes me to my happy safe place. It helped me through depression in my teens.”
- “The soundtrack adds nostalgia and the gameplay is packed with replayable content, from collectibles to character unlocks.”
- “Great LEGO game, heaps better than the other two games. I like that they didn't make a separate soundtrack; they just took the music straight from the movies and added it to the game. Excellent music from John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat.”
- “The 'launcher' brings back memories of pirating games and their launchers with extremely loud music.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a key element, featuring LEGO's trademark comedic style that enhances the fun and engaging atmosphere of the Harry Potter universe. Players appreciate the lighthearted moments and the nostalgic joy it brings, making it a delightful experience for both new and returning fans.
- “Nice to see 2 games in one bundle for easy play, funny moments to laugh and great game if you like LEGO and want to chill out!”
- “With updated graphics, fun puzzles, and tons of hidden secrets, it brings a fresh take on the Harry Potter universe, all with LEGO’s trademark humor.”
- “The atmosphere is excellent and puts you into the world of Harry Potter, a fun and funny game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, citing a nostalgic soundtrack and a wealth of content, including collectibles and character unlocks, that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The soundtrack adds nostalgia, and the gameplay is packed with replayable content, from collectibles to character unlocks.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and paths keeps the experience fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively transporting players into the Harry Potter universe while maintaining a fun and humorous tone.
- “The atmosphere is excellent and immerses you in the world of Harry Potter, making for a fun and enjoyable experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the repetitive need to scroll through and accept terms of service jargon each time they launch the game.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly becomes boring.”
- “The amount of time required to grind for resources is frustrating and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”