Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Publié le 8 novembre 2002 sur PC et Mac, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets est la suite du premier volet adapté de l'œuvre de J. K. Rowling, développée par Westlake Interactive et KnowWonder et éditée par Aspyr Media et Electronic Arts. Le jeu, construit sur Unreal Engine 1 et protégé par le système SafeDisc 2, propose une aventure de type plateforme où le joueur incarne Harry Potter lors de sa deuxième année à Poudlard, année marquée par l'ouverture supposée de la Chambre des Secrets et la menace pesant sur les élèves nés de parents moldus. Contrairement au précédent opus, l'expérience s'affranchit d'une progression strictement linéaire en offrant un Hogwarts plus ouvert, ponctué de mini-jeux et de quêtes secondaires, et permettant d'interagir avec des personnages tels que Ron, Hermione ou Gilderoy Lockhart.
L'accueil critique fut dans l'ensemble favorable, le titre obtenant un score Metacritic de 77 et une note agrégée de 75,68. La presse a salué la fidélité aux films et aux livres, GameZone relevant notamment le soin apporté aux visages, aux voix et aux environnements, tandis qu'IGN qualifiait le jeu de très bonne aventure 3D dotée d'un contrôle et d'un système de magie intuitifs. Certains joueurs, à l'image de contributions recueillies sur Metacritic, expriment une forte nostalgie de cette expérience de 2002, tout en concédant la présence de nombreux bugs à l'époque, ou regrettent aujourd'hui la piètre tenue du titre une fois l'effet de mémoire enfantin dissipé.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« EA did a great job on this game capturing all of the looks and voices of the characters from the film and books, and a superb job capturing the environments that look almost identical, even if a tad scaled down, to the film. »
« A very well done 3D adventure game filled with a fun quest, challenging puzzles and an intuitive control scheme and magic system. »
« Extra house points to the PS2 version for letting you zoom around campus willy-nilly on your Nimbus 2000. [15 Nov 2002, p.144] »
« For Potter fans of all ages, Chamber of Secrets is a must-have. »
« May not be one of the longest lived, gameplay-wise; it may not offer the most sophisticated or mature battles but it is certainly one of the more visually accomplished games to have been developed recently. »
« It's incredible how accurately this game captures the look of the movies and the spirit of the books. [Dec 2002, p.204] »
« Offering a polished mix of strong graphics and solid gameplay, Chamber of Secrets is a marked improvement over its predecessor. »
« Easily recommended to fans, as the game looks great, is easy to control, and offers minimal frustration for those who just want to have fun traipsing around the world. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« I don’t know who in the right mind would give this game less than 10. it was AMAZING 2002. Yeah, it had so many bugs. So like most games back then, it was a part of experience »
« I have some nostalgia for this, as a kid I thought it was a great game. Flying around hogwarts on the broomstick was awesome. As an adult though this game is so rough to play lol the controls are abysmal. I know it's a ps2 game but there are some ps2 and even ps1 games that I can still play and enjoy and this isn't one of them. Jeremy Soule's music is phenomenal in this game though. »
« I have no idea if this game is good, I meant to review the movie. So if this isn't an accurate reflection I'm not sorry »
« J'en ai vu des purges mais alors celle là... Par tous les saints le jeu se joue principalement sur émulateur ce qui veut dire que pour souffrir il faut le vouloir mais comment par la barbe de merlin il peut avoir un score de 71 alors qu'il pue objectivement la merde ? Il est vide sans le moindre intérêt, on spam les allez retours chiant au possible dans un château ultra grand et vide. La narration est aux fraises à croire que Disney a écrit le script. Hallucinant, le premier du nom techniquement plus pourrave avait plus d’intérêt que ce serpent noyé dans une chambre tout autant submergé que le Titanic, si ce n'est plus. On touche le fond, les abysses et le fun coule dans une implosion de frustration issus de notre frustration créant un océan de larme. Vous voulez souffrir ou gâcher vos souvenir d'enfance ? Rejouez a ce jeu et vous aurez une idée de ce que représente une session de BDSM non consentie. »
« infancia »
« The secret is: it was voldemort all along! A surprisingly strong follow up to the playstation 1 game, expanding hogwarts and the spells you can learn whilst having far superior character models and graphics thanks to the new ps2 hardware. You can actually lose the house cup in this game and quidditch feels like it's own thing in this game as apposed to flying through hoops. Harry potter snd the chamber of secrets for thenplaystation 2 also has the return of everyone's favourite spell, flippendo. »
« Better then a PC game. The graphic at that time was pretty nice. Finished game on the PS2 emulator on android »
« "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is an enchanting adventure game that takes you through the iconic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The game follows the storyline of the second book in the series, where Harry Potter and his friends face the mysterious and dangerous Chamber of Secrets. The game's graphics and sound design are impressive, immersing you in the magical world of Hogwarts. The characters' voices are spot on, and the game's music perfectly captures the whimsical and adventurous tone of the story. The gameplay is a mix of puzzle-solving, exploration, and combat, and it is well-executed. The puzzles are challenging but not overly difficult, and they keep the game interesting and engaging. The combat mechanics are simple, but they get the job done. One of the game's biggest strengths is the attention to detail put into the environment. Every nook and cranny of Hogwarts is beautifully crafted and bursting with secrets to discover. The game also features a robust collectibles system, which adds to the replay value. However, the game does have some flaws. The camera angles can be frustrating at times, and the loading times are a bit long. Also, some of the side missions feel repetitive and add little to the overall story. Overall, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is a fantastic adventure game that is sure to delight fans of the series. Despite its flaws, it offers a charming and immersive journey through Hogwarts that will keep you captivated from start to finish. »
