A port of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The PlayStation 2 version was ported internally by Electronic Arts instead of by Eurocom who developed the other console versions, hence the PS2 version sporting some noticeable differences. but otherwise keeping the majority of the game the same. Some differences include the PS2 version of the game having an overall lower difficulty level plus when Harry is riding a broom he can land it anywhere instead of only in designated landing spots.
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gostava muito de andar por hogwarts, também não lembro tanto quanto gostaria mas acho que é melhor que o 1
Now this is how you make a game.
It's immediately more polished than the first one, with an opening FMV cinematic instead of just a collection of in-game rendered clips.
It's immediately bigger, with you getting to walk around the Burrow and Diagon Alley as well, instead of just Hogwarts.
The attention to detail within levels is great. You know, just stuff lying around, not really there for a purpose. The rubber duck in Mr. Weasley’s barn; Dedalus Diggle hanging out in the Leaky Cauldron; the constantly increasing amount of spiders you can spot running from the castle, and then returning after defeating the basilisk. It makes the game feel more full of life.
The controls are smooth and quick, and the gameplay compliments the controls very well, and despite not being able to control the camera this time around, they actually do a pretty good job of scripting the camera in certain sections. The only part of it that feels more slow and clunky is the flying, which was the best part of the first game, so that's kind of fucked up.
As a kid, I always thought it was weird how Harry basically starts off from scratch again with spells, but they actually pull it off pretty well, with you already knowing flipendo, and getting lumos very early, before Hogwarts,
Harry doesn't shout out the name of every single bean he picks up, so just there is a point. And there are no potions classes.
And the music; OH, THE MUSIC! Jeremy Soule composed a great score for the first game, but this one is magical. It's my second favorite video game soundtrack of all time. It's the aspect of the game that I remember the most from my childhood. And the accompanying sound effects when you run across different surfaces. I used to just listen to this score on loop in math class. The title theme is absolutely legendary! And the night theme! And the day theme! And the stealth themes! And the Diagon Alley theme! And do I even have to mention the basilisk fight theme? GOD DAMN!
It's immediately more polished than the first one, with an opening FMV cinematic instead of just a collection of in-game rendered clips.
It's immediately bigger, with you getting to walk around the Burrow and Diagon Alley as well, instead of just Hogwarts.
The attention to detail within levels is great. You know, just stuff lying around, not really there for a purpose. The rubber duck in Mr. Weasley’s barn; Dedalus Diggle hanging out in the Leaky Cauldron; the constantly increasing amount of spiders you can spot running from the castle, and then returning after defeating the basilisk. It makes the game feel more full of life.
The controls are smooth and quick, and the gameplay compliments the controls very well, and despite not being able to control the camera this time around, they actually do a pretty good job of scripting the camera in certain sections. The only part of it that feels more slow and clunky is the flying, which was the best part of the first game, so that's kind of fucked up.
As a kid, I always thought it was weird how Harry basically starts off from scratch again with spells, but they actually pull it off pretty well, with you already knowing flipendo, and getting lumos very early, before Hogwarts,
Harry doesn't shout out the name of every single bean he picks up, so just there is a point. And there are no potions classes.
And the music; OH, THE MUSIC! Jeremy Soule composed a great score for the first game, but this one is magical. It's my second favorite video game soundtrack of all time. It's the aspect of the game that I remember the most from my childhood. And the accompanying sound effects when you run across different surfaces. I used to just listen to this score on loop in math class. The title theme is absolutely legendary! And the night theme! And the day theme! And the stealth themes! And the Diagon Alley theme! And do I even have to mention the basilisk fight theme? GOD DAMN!
This game did open world Hogwarts two decades before Hogwarts Legacy.
Used to ask my mam to do the night-time sections for me cos I was so scared of the ghosts
The story in this version (PS2) feels incredibly rushed. The developers of this game just didn't seem to care in comparison to the PS1 and particularly the PC version which is superior in nearly every way. Unlike that version, the whole atmosphere of hogwarts feels lifeless with no charm. There are barely any students around but instead a ton of prefects trying to catch you out of your dorm. The whole aspect of Hogwarts is that it's supposed to feel safe, but instead even around the grand staircase there are ghosts and books trying to kill you and Jeremy Soule's music is barely ever played and when it is it's always forced into a cutscene and feels off.
Riddle's diary felt rushed, Goyle was rushed and the Chamber was definitely rushed. As fair as the ending level was, there was no build up to the end of the game. I was in the chamber fighting the Basilisk 2 minutes after the last quidditch match. The game takes no time seeing itself off.
Verdict: Stick to the PC or PS1 version which both have great atmosphere and gameplay. I would recommend both.
Riddle's diary felt rushed, Goyle was rushed and the Chamber was definitely rushed. As fair as the ending level was, there was no build up to the end of the game. I was in the chamber fighting the Basilisk 2 minutes after the last quidditch match. The game takes no time seeing itself off.
Verdict: Stick to the PC or PS1 version which both have great atmosphere and gameplay. I would recommend both.
The Chamber of Secrets.
My first ps2 game if I recall correctly. I played the shit out of this as a kid, so much that the disk broke. After that I got sad, so much that I prefered my console to be broken instead of the game.
The level design is amazing and Harry is far more fleshed out than in the first game. There is a new variety of spells and the levels are more fun than in the first game. The free roaming and broomstick flying have also been improved. Hogwarts never felt more alive.
They also did a good job capturing the story of the movie, to bad some things like Dobby have been cut out.
8.5/10 missing house elves.
Make sure to check out my review of The Chamber of Secrets on letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/xgmanx/film/harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets/
My first ps2 game if I recall correctly. I played the shit out of this as a kid, so much that the disk broke. After that I got sad, so much that I prefered my console to be broken instead of the game.
The level design is amazing and Harry is far more fleshed out than in the first game. There is a new variety of spells and the levels are more fun than in the first game. The free roaming and broomstick flying have also been improved. Hogwarts never felt more alive.
They also did a good job capturing the story of the movie, to bad some things like Dobby have been cut out.
8.5/10 missing house elves.
Make sure to check out my review of The Chamber of Secrets on letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/xgmanx/film/harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets/