Yesterday, we took a look at the second game in the Harry Potter series, Chamber of Secrets, and discussed the various ports and their strengths/differences. The original game, Sorcerer’s Stone, hit consoles, PC and portables across many release dates. Though this time, we have a much more limited release schedule. PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube versions are a good two years after this debut. It gets wild laying this out on a time line.

Challenge of the ports

Initially, Sorcerer’s Stone hit the PlayStation One, Windows, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Mac OS X. Still quite a list of systems for a debut.

For those that do not know what Harry Potter is about, check the wiki. Fans looking to find out what type of game this was continue reading while the wiki readers are busy.

Sorcerer’s Stone versions are not equal

Fans of action games will want to check out the Windows, PlayStation and Mac version. Sorcerer’s Ston is played from the third person perspective. There are a few puzzles mixed to break up the action keeps the game somewhat fresh and interesting. Running around Hogwarts and casting spells is always fun.

Just like Chamber of Secrets, the Game Boy Color version is a role playing game that is similar to Final Fantasy (though for true RPG fans, check out the third title, Prisoner of Azkaban).

The Game Boy Advance version is another overhead action puzzle game, again similar to Chamber of Secrets from yesterday.

Harry Potter proves not all licensed games suck

As far as licensed gaming goes, these games are not all that bad. In places they could be better but generally speaking that feeling of a “rushed” title is not apparent here. Due to the licensing agreements required, there have not been any digital, or otherwise, re-releases of these titles.

Don’t bother hitting your favorite digital gaming store expecting to find the Harry Potter games. Due to licensing and such, that is simply not going to be an option. That means physical copies are your only option so head over to eBay or Amazon and check out what is available.

Carl Williams

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