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==Reception==
 
==Reception==
''Harry Potter for Kinect'' received mixed reviews, being essentially a collection of mini-games based on clips from the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' films]]. As of [[23 November]], 2012, the title had an overall 2.6/5 from user reviews on Amazon.com, with one reviewer calling the game "no fun" and another describing it as "very frustrating so far."<ref name="amazonreviews">[http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Kinect-Xbox-360/product-reviews/B0087OXXGY/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending Amazon reviews]</ref> The title had a 56/100 at Metacritic, with five reviewers giving a negative rating, three positive and three mixed, with one of the mixed reviews stating that "The quickly changing gameplay, short length, and active tiring controls seem to be built for someone with a lot of energy and a short attention span."<ref name="metacritic">[http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/harry-potter-for-kinect Metacrtitic]</ref> Only one user had given the game a review, a positive one, but the game had a positive score of 7.7/10 with six user ratings.<ref name="metacritic" />
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''Harry Potter for Kinect'' received mixed reviews, being essentially a collection of mini-games based on clips from the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' films]]. As of [[23 November]], 2012, the title had an overall 2.6/5 from user reviews on Amazon.com, with one reviewer calling the game "no fun" and another describing it as "very frustrating so far."<ref name="amazonreviews">[http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Kinect-Xbox-360/product-reviews/B0087OXXGY/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending Amazon reviews]</ref> The title had a 56/100 at Metacritic, with five reviewers giving a negative rating, three positive and three mixed, with one of the mixed reviews stating that "The quickly changing gameplay, short length, and active tiring controls seem to be built for someone with a lot of energy and a short attention span." Only one user had given the game a review, a positive one, but the game had a positive score of 7.7/10 with six user ratings.<ref name="metacritic">[http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/harry-potter-for-kinect Metacritic]</ref>
   
 
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==Screenshots==

Revision as of 00:09, 2 December 2012

Harry Potter for Kinect is a video game, developed by Eurocom and published by Warner Bros. Interactive.[1] It was released on 9 October, 2012[2]. It is for the Xbox 360 system, requiring the use of the Kinect accessory.[3]

Features

Harry Potter for Kinect includes content based on all eight titles in the Harry Potter film series. The game includes multiplayer features. The use of the Kinect accessory allows players to use spells via physical gestures and call out spell names out loud. There is also an option for players to scan their faces, allowing them to create their own unique wizard or witch to navigate through the game.[3]

  • For the first time, create a witch or wizard character in your likeness that will become part of the gameplay through Kinect's scanning technology.
  • Experience unforgettable moments from all eight films - from having your wand choose you at Ollivanders and being Sorted as a first-year student at Hogwarts, to battling You-Know-Who in a climactic wizard battle.
  • Cast spells at your opponents by performing the proper casting maneuvers and calling out spell names utilizing Kinect's controller-free and voice recognition capabilities.
  • Hone your casting, brewing and duelling skills (among others) in class to unlock even more lessons and challenges.
  • Challenge a friend in competitive mini-games, or join forces against a mutual opponent in co-op games.

Reception

Harry Potter for Kinect received mixed reviews, being essentially a collection of mini-games based on clips from the Harry Potter films. As of 23 November, 2012, the title had an overall 2.6/5 from user reviews on Amazon.com, with one reviewer calling the game "no fun" and another describing it as "very frustrating so far."[4] The title had a 56/100 at Metacritic, with five reviewers giving a negative rating, three positive and three mixed, with one of the mixed reviews stating that "The quickly changing gameplay, short length, and active tiring controls seem to be built for someone with a lot of energy and a short attention span." Only one user had given the game a review, a positive one, but the game had a positive score of 7.7/10 with six user ratings.[5]

Screenshots

Videos

<videogallery> Harry Potter Kinect Announcement Trailer Harry Potter for Kinect Launch Trailer </videogallery>

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Notes and references

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Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book Harry Potter: The Quest
J. K. Rowling: A Bibliography Harry Potter for Kinect
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