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| Developer(s) | EA UK |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Released | November 11 2005 |
| Genre | Third-Person Action Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player and multiplayer |
| Ratings | ESRB: E10+ PEGI: 7+ OFLC: G |
| Platform(s) | PC (Windows), GBA, Xbox, GameCube, PS2, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP |
| System requirements | 256 MB RAM, 1.2 GB Hard Disk Space (PC) |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a computer and video game that was released on November 11, 2005, a few days before the movie release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (the fourth in the Harry Potter series). Both the game and the movie are based on J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth novel in the Harry Potter series. The game follows the three main characters of the movie — namely Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley — and there is an entirely new spell-casting system that will allow for collaborative spells. The characters themselves will more closely resemble their movie counterparts than in previous games. It also has higher-quality graphics than the rest of the Harry Potter video games. However, the game play in the fourth video game is much more action-oriented, which is a change from the previous games. In addition, players can play the game with friends, and can combine their magic and spells to make them more powerful. Players can also capture moving beans using Accio and increase their power with collector's creature and character cards. There is no RPG iteration of the game, unlike with previous titles. Also, it was pointed out that unlike the previous instalments, there was not much room to "run around" such as in the second game where you were allowed to move freely within the castle and on the grounds. It also should be noted that it was decided to not include a different version for the PC, unlike previous versions. And strangely, PEGI had mislabelled the game with their "Fear" mark (The spider icon) in Europe, specifically in Norway, but the game proved not to be as frightening as it was supposed to be (it may have been due to skeletons been used). The game is divided into several non-consecutive levels, some of which are locked at the beginning of the game until the player collects enough Triwizard Shields to unlock it.
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Characters
Playable
- Harry Potter: A fourteen-year-old wizard in training. Harry is unexpectedly selected as a fourth champion in the Triwizard Tournament and must battle his way through three difficult tasks for the Tournament. He is a combination of both Ron and Hermione's weaknesses and strengths, but frequently needs help from his friends when danger is very near.
- Ron Weasley: Ron has an obsession on Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans and frequently alerts the team when beans appear on the screen, he is also an avid runner, but can only perform Double Throw Spells, even when upgraded (unplayable during Triwizard Tournament).
- Hermione Granger: Hermione is known for her logic and excellent spell casting. She becomes quite frustrated during the game at Ron's frequent exclamations about finding Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans. She is also a great witch capable of throwing Triple Throw Spells when upgraded (unplayable during Triwizard Tournament).
Non-playable
- Arthur Weasley: Ron's father. Mr. Weasley accompanies the Weasley family, Harry, and Hermione to the Quidditch World Cup at the beginning of the game. He also helps them out in the fight between the Death Eaters and the Quidditch game's spectators. He regularly makes sure that Harry, Ron and Hermione are safe throughout the journey to find the Portkey.
- Mad-Eye Moody: The new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. He provides several challenges to increase Harry, Ron, and Hermione's spell casting abilities.
- Rubeus Hagrid: Hagrid is one of Harry's most loyal friends and the groundkeeper of Hogwarts. He accompanies Harry, Ron and Hermione into the Forbidden Forest, when he shows them the Hungarian Horntail.
- Cedric Diggory: He is the first Hogwarts Triwizard champion to be chosen. Cedric tells Harry the secret of the golden egg before the second task. In the Third Task, he serves as a loyal friend as he stuns Krum before he could attack Harry. In return, Harry has to save him from the Blast-Ended Skrewts lurking around the hedges. Cedric is Harry's champion card.
- Fleur Delacour: the Beauxbatons Triwizard champion. She provides no major part to the game. You only see her during a cut-scene in the game and on one of Ron's cards, as she is Ron's champion card.
- Viktor Krum: the Durmstrang Triwizard champion. Under the influence of the Imperius Curse, he tries to attack Harry in the Maze. Viktor Krum is Hermione's champion card.
- Lord Voldemort: Voldemort, who seemed to be dead for almost fourteen years, comes back to his power at the end of the game, and he matches Harry as the final boss.
- The Monsters: Throughout their journey, whether in the castle or outside, Harry and his friends must join forces to eradicate dangerous creatures such as Erklings and Dugbogs. Many advanced creatures, such as Skrewts or a hoard of Vampyr Mosps, require the whole team to unite their strength to destroy them.
Plot
- For a complete synopsis see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Harry Potter is unexpectedly chosen as a fourth contender for the title of Triwizard Tournament champion in his fourth year at Hogwarts. Over the course of the school year, he must learn the spells and tricks necessary for him to be able to get through three difficult tasks and, ultimately, escape the clutches of infamous evil wizard Lord Voldemort.
Spells
This is a list of all the spells in the game:
- Wingardium Leviosa, a spell used to levitate objects.
- Confundus, a spell that confuses opponents.
- Ventus, used to push objects aside.
- Alohamora, used to open chests.
- Reparo, a spell used to repare objects.
- Aqua Eructo, a spell that causes water to come out of the wand.
- Verdimillions.
- Glacius, used to freeze objects.
- Incendio, a spell used to set objects on fire.
- Expelliarmus, a spell that disarms opponents.
Reception
Reviews of this Harry Potter game were mixed, but a little bit more negative than positive. This was criticized for its lack of most features (especially role-playing elements) from the previous games and entirely different game play. It was, however, praised for its co-op multiplayer mode.
