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{{short description|2004 action-adventure video game}}
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{{Infobox video game
| title = Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
| image = HP prisoner of azkaban.png
|caption     = PC cover art
| developer = {{plainlist|
* [[KnowWonder]] <small>(Microsoft Windows)</small>
* [[Griptonite Games]] <small>(Game Boy Advance)</small>
* [[EA UK]] <small>(PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube)</small>
}}
| publisher = [[Electronic Arts]]
| director = Phillip Trumbo (PC, GBA)
| producer = Michael Waite, Steve Reddoch (PC)
| programmer = Michael Dorgan (GBA)
| designer = Christopher Vucetich, Chris Brockett, Ed Byrne, Del Chafe III (PC)<br/>Tony Sharma, Tom Snider, Brian C. McAuliffe, Dream Smith (GBA)
| artist = Kerwin Burton, Luke Anderson, Eric Gingrich (PC)<br/>Eric Heitman (GBA) 
| writer = Michael Humes (PC, GBA)
| composer = [[Jeremy Soule]]<br />Ian Stocker (GBA)
| series = ''[[Wizarding World]]''
| engine = [[Unreal Engine 2]] <small>(Microsoft Windows)</small><br>[[RenderWare]] <small>(PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube)</small>
| platforms = {{plainlist|
* [[Game Boy Advance]]
* [[Microsoft Windows]]
* [[PlayStation 2]]
* [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]
* [[GameCube]]
}}
| released = '''Microsoft Windows''', '''Game Boy Advance'''{{Video game release|NA|25 May 2004|EU|29 May 2004}}'''PlayStation 2''', '''Xbox''', '''GameCube'''{{Video game release|EU|29 May 2004|NA|2 June 2004}}
| genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]]<br>[[Role-playing video game|Role-playing]] <small>(GBA)</small>
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
}}

'''''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban''''' is a 2004 [[action-adventure game]]. The game is based on the 2004 film [[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|of the same name]] from the [[Harry Potter]] franchise. The game was developed by [[KnowWonder]], [[Griptonite Games]], and [[EA UK]] each for different consoles and was published by [[Electronic Arts]] under the [[EA Games]] label. The game was released as a trio, with separate versions for [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Microsoft Windows]], and home consoles (released on [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox]], and [[GameCube]]). The game received mixed reviews by critics.

==Plot==
{{Main|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban#Plot|l1=Plot of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}}

The games follows [[Harry Potter]] (voiced by [[Tom Attenborough]] and Harry Robinson) along with [[Ron Weasley]] (voiced by [[Gregg Chillin]]) and [[Hermione Granger]] (voiced by [[Harper Marshall]]) as they return to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Prisoner [[Sirius Black]] has escaped the wizard [[prison]] Azkaban, and is supposedly ready to attack Harry in Hogwarts. The game begins on the Hogwarts Express,{{efn|with the exception of the GBA version, which begins in the Leaky Cauldron.}} ignoring the events at Harry's home. Upon reaching Hogwarts, the trio follow the events of the novel, and learn magic by attending classes.

The spells that can be learned include ''carpe retractum'', a spell that allows an object to be pulled towards the caster, or the caster be pulled towards the object; ''Steleus'', a spell that causes sneezing and ''expecto patronum'', a spell to defend against dementors. Using their skills, the trio, along with [[Remus Lupin]] ([[Jamie Glover]]) investigate Black. Finding that Black is innocent of all crimes, and looking out for Harry, the team defend Black from a horde of dementors, allowing him to escape.

==Gameplay and versions==
Similar to in [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]], different versions of this game were produced for the different platforms. The game was released for [[Personal computer|PC]] by ''[[KnowWonder]]'', whereas home consoles ([[PlayStation 2]] (PS2), [[Xbox]] and [[GameCube]]) by [[Electronic Arts UK]] (EA), and a handheld version by ''[[Griptonite Games]]'' for the [[Game Boy Advance]] (GBA).<ref name="IGNGBA"/> However, all games were published by EA and [[Warner Bros.]]{{refn |name=Meta}} The game also differed between platforms; whilst the console release was a traditional 3D over the shoulder perspective, featuring boss fights and detective sections, the PC version featured similar [[puzzle solving]] missions as those in earlier versions. The Game Boy Advance release played as a traditional [[Role playing game]], similar to games like [[Dragon Quest]].<ref name="IGNGBA"/> The PlayStation 2 version features mini-games compatible with the [[EyeToy]].<ref name=IGNPS2/> In addition to playing as the titular character Harry, the game also allows the player to control Hermione and Ron, as well as fly ''Buckbeak'', and control Harry's pet owl, ''Hedwig''.<ref name=IGNPC/>
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==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| PC = true
| GBA = true
| NGC = true
| PS2 = true
| XBOX = true
| na = true
| MC_GBA = 69/100<ref name=MCGBA>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews/?platform=game-boy-advance|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Critic Reviews for Game Boy Advance|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140425024508/http://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews |archive-date=25 April 2014}}</ref>
| MC_NGC = 67/100<ref name=MCGC>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Critic Reviews for GameCube|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140425024458/http://www.metacritic.com/game/gamecube/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews |archive-date=25 April 2014}}</ref>
| MC_PC = 67/100<ref name=MCPC>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Critic Reviews for PC|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409065135/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews |archive-date=9 April 2014}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = 70/100<ref name=MCPS2>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Critic Reviews for PlayStation 2|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140425024435/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews |archive-date=25 April 2014}}</ref>
| MC_XBOX= 67/100<ref name=MCXB>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Critic Reviews for Xbox|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140425024450/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/critic-reviews |archive-date=25 April 2014}}</ref>
| EGM_PS2 = 6.5/10<ref name=EGM>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/harry-potter-prisoner-azkaban_8|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban|author=EGM Staff|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|issue=182|date=August 2004|page=101|access-date=2014-01-30|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202180152/http://www.1up.com/reviews/harry-potter-prisoner-azkaban_8|archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref>
| Fam_GBA = 27/40<ref name=Fam>{{cite magazine|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban|magazine=[[Famitsu]]|volume=811|date=2 July 2004}}</ref>
| Fam_NGC = 30/40<ref name=Fam/>
| Fam_PS2 = 30/40<ref name=Fam/>
| GI_GBA = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200407/R04.0719.1604.39242.htm|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (GBA)|last=Mason|first=Lisa|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|issue=135|date=July 2004|page=123|access-date=2014-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011122232/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200407/R04.0719.1604.39242.htm|archive-date=2008-10-11|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GI_PS2 = 6.5/10<ref name=GI>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/A44D69DF-16B9-48DF-AE80-C065D7C21F87.htm|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban|last=Helgeson|first=Matt|magazine=Game Informer|issue=135|date=July 2004|page=111|access-date=2014-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080103214453/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/A44D69DF-16B9-48DF-AE80-C065D7C21F87.htm|archive-date=3 January 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GamePro_GBA = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=GamePro>{{cite magazine|url=http://gamepro.com/nintendo/gameboy_advance/games/reviews/36168.shtml|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review for Game Boy Advance on GamePro.com|author=Iron Monkey|magazine=[[GamePro]]|date=2004-06-17|access-date=2014-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305151436/http://gamepro.com/nintendo/gameboy_advance/games/reviews/36168.shtml|archive-date=2005-03-05|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GamePro_NGC = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=GamePro/>
| GamePro_PC = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=GamePro/>
| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=GamePro/>
| GamePro_XBOX = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=GamePro/>
| GameRev_XBOX = C<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.game-revolution.com/games/xbox/action/harry_potter_prisoner_azkaban.htm|title=Harry Potter / Prisoner of Azkaban <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> - xbox Review|last=Silverman|first=Ben|publisher=[[Game Revolution]]|date=2004-06-18|access-date=2014-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040627183605/http://www.game-revolution.com/games/xbox/action/harry_potter_prisoner_azkaban.htm|archive-date=2004-06-27|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GameRev_NGC = C<ref>{{cite web|url=http://game-revolution.com/games/gamecube/action/harry_potter_prisoner_azkaban.htm|title=Harry Potter / Prisoner of Azkaban <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> - gamecube Review|last=Silverman|first=Ben|publisher=Game Revolution|date=2004-06-18|access-date=2014-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040626172146/http://game-revolution.com/games/gamecube/action/harry_potter_prisoner_azkaban.htm|archive-date=2004-06-26|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GameRev_PC = C<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/harry-potter-prisoner-of-azkaban|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review|last=Silverman|first=Ben|publisher=Game Revolution|date=2004-06-18|access-date=2014-01-30|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202190909/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/harry-potter-prisoner-of-azkaban|archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref>
| GSpot_GBA = 7.5/10<ref name="GSpotGBA">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-review/1900-6101321/|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review (GBA)|last=Provo|first=Frank|website=GameSpot|date=2004-06-24|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140706203600/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-review/1900-6101321/|archive-date=6 July 2014}}</ref>
| GSpot_PC = 7/10<ref name="GSpotPC">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-review/1900-6100652/|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review (PC)|last=Shoemaker|first=Brad|website=[[GameSpot]]|date=2004-06-14|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331160725/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-review/1900-6100652/|archive-date=31 March 2014}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS2 = 7.2/10<ref name="GSpotPS2">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-review/1900-6099905/|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review (PS2)|last=Shoemaker|first=Brad|website=GameSpot|date=2004-06-03|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331160734/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-review/1900-6099905/|archive-date=31 March 2014}}</ref>
| GSpot_XBOX = 7/10<ref name="GSpot xBox">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-review/1900-6099900/|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review (Xbox, GC)|last=Shoemaker|first=Brad|website=GameSpot|date=2004-06-03|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331160803/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-review/1900-6099900/|archive-date=31 March 2014}}</ref>
| GSpy_PS2 = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/521329p1.html|title=GameSpy: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PS2)|last=Villoria|first=Gerald|publisher=GameSpy|date=2004-06-04|access-date=2014-01-30|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202224639/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/521329p1.html|archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref>
| GSpy_XBOX = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/521341p1.html|title=GameSpy: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Xbox)|last=Villoria|first=Gerald|publisher=[[GameSpy]]|date=2004-06-04|access-date=2014-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050908194931/http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/521341p1.html|archive-date=2005-09-08|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GameZone_GBA = 7.5/10<ref name="GameZone GBA">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/harry_potter_and_the_prisoner_of_azkaban_gba_review|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - GBA - Review|last=Hollingshead|first=Anise|publisher=GameZone|date=2004-06-30|access-date=2014-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705234655/http://gameboy.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23336_GBA.htm|archive-date=2008-07-05|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GameZone_PC = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/harry_potter_and_the_prisoner_of_azkaban_pc_review|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - PC - Review|last=Hopper|first=Steven|publisher=GameZone|date=2004-06-28|access-date=2014-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090401193352/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23336.htm|archive-date=2009-04-01|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS2 = 9/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/harry_potter_and_the_prisoner_of_azkaban_ps2_review|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - PS2 - Review|author=The Bearer|publisher=GameZone|date=2004-06-20|access-date=2014-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081023083720/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23336.htm|archive-date=2008-10-23|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GameZone_XBOX = 6.8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/harry_potter_and_the_prisoner_of_azkaban_xb_review|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - XB - Review|last=Sandoval|first=Angelina|publisher=GameZone|date=2004-06-23|access-date=2014-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080218121942/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23336.htm|archive-date=2008-02-18|url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN_GBA = 6.5/10<ref name="IGNGBA">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/06/17/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-7|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (GBA)|last=Harris|first=Craig|website=IGN|date=2004-06-16|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223164920/http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/06/17/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-7|archive-date=23 February 2014}}</ref>
| IGN_NGC = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/521/521075p1.html|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (GCN)|last=Casamassina|first=Matt|website=IGN|date=2004-06-03|access-date=2014-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040604101121/http://cube.ign.com/articles/521/521075p1.html|archive-date=2004-06-04|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| IGN_PC = 6/10<ref name=IGNPC>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/06/10/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-8|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PC)|last=Butts|first=Steve|website=[[IGN]]|date=2004-06-09|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223164918/http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/06/10/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-8|archive-date=23 February 2014}}</ref>
| IGN_PS2 = 6.2/10<ref name="IGNPS2">{{cite web|url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/527/527187p1.html|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PS2)|last=Casamassina|first=Matt|website=IGN|date=2004-06-03|access-date=2014-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040701065928/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/527/527187p1.html|archive-date=2004-07-01|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| IGN_XBOX = 6.1/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/06/03/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-10|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Xbox)|last=Casamassina|first=Matt|website=IGN|date=2004-06-03|access-date=2014-01-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223164915/http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/06/03/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-10|archive-date=23 February 2014}}</ref>
| NP_GBA = 4.4/5<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (GBA)|magazine=[[Nintendo Power]]|volume=181|date=July 2004|page=119}}</ref>
| NP_NGC = 3.9/5<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (GC)|magazine=Nintendo Power|volume=182|date=August 2004|page=120}}</ref>
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban|magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]]|date=July 2004|page=94}}</ref>
| OXM_XBOX = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban|magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]]|date=August 2004|page=78}}</ref>
| PCGUS_PC = 72%<ref>{{cite journal|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban|journal=[[PC Gamer]]|date=July 2004|page=58}}</ref>
}}

''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to video game [[review aggregator]] website [[Metacritic]].{{refn |name=Meta|<ref name=MCGBA/><ref name=MCGC/><ref name=MCPC/><ref name=MCPS2/><ref name=MCXB/>}}<!--GBA version--> ''[[GameSpot]]'' were positive about the game, scoring 7/10 or above across releases,<ref name="GSpot xBox"/> with a high of 7.5 out of 10 for the GBA version.<ref name="GSpotGBA"/> ''Frank Provo'' of GameSpot was very positive about the GBA game's recreation of the novel; saying "The main thing to keep in mind is that Prisoner of Azkaban on the GBA offers a fun way for Harry Potter fans to step into the shoes of their favorite wizard-in-training and experience firsthand everything that happened in the third installment of the series."<ref name="GSpotGBA"/> ''GameZone'' also reviewed the Game Boy Advance version, calling it "a really fun romp in Harry's world! Fans should be well-pleased."<ref name="GameZone GBA"/> ''[[IGN]]'' commented on the game not forcing "random battes" from similar RPGs as a positive, but saying that it wasn't "enough to make Prisoner of Azkaban a successful RPG. It's got a solid storyline based on the book and film, and dozens of quests that branch outwards from situations from the film ... but the experience is hindered slightly, simply by sloppy implementation of standard gaming elements."<ref name="IGNGBA"/>

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Matt Casamassina of [[IGN]] reviewed the PS2 version of the game. He gave the game a 6.2 rating out of 10, saying "In some cases, it's prettier than any other "Boy Wizard" game. In some cases, it's smarter. As a long-time Potter fan who has read all of the books and watched every movie, I've always been particularly interested in this chapter of the franchise. And this game does deliver a good amount of compelling story and play. I especially enjoyed the multi-character-based puzzles and the new spells that Harry, Ron and Hermione can cast, all of them useful for different reasons."<ref name="IGNPS2"/> However, Casamassina also called the game "Sloppy", and criticised the somewhat unpredictable framerate, before concluding "Potter fans who can deal with the drawbacks will find an entertaining experience hiding. But everyone else should steer clear of this game."<ref name="IGNPS2"/>

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Brad Shoemaker of ''GameSpot'' reviewed the PC version, but called it "easy" before saying "One, any player of even marginal skill will finish the game in five to six hours, and two, its puzzles and combat are both remarkably easy. Those facts make Prisoner of Azkaban a great game for younger kids, and it's a lot of fun for less-discriminating older fans of Harry Potter too. The game may be short and easy, but it's also thoughtfully designed and genuinely entertaining, and KnowWonder deserves credit for that."<ref name="GSpotPC"/> Tim Wapshott of ''[[The Times]]'' gave the game a score of four stars out of five and stated, "The game remains faithful to the spirit of the book, but it is perhaps a little too linear and predictable. Some scenes do not look quite right – the scale of the characters against the width of the Hogwarts Express clearly do not tally. But these minor disappointments are quickly outweighed by stunning visuals in the later levels. While older teenagers may snub this Harry Potter outing, there's still good mileage in the bespectacled chappie for younger players."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/puzzles|title=Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (PS2, PC, GBA)|newspaper=[[The Times]]|date=2004-05-29|access-date=2014-01-29|author=Wapshott, Tim|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060109185002/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,7947-1126241,00.html|archive-date=2006-01-09 |url-status=live}}{{subscription required}}</ref>

During the [[8th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards]], the [[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] nominated ''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' for "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Family Game of the Year|Computer Family Game of the Year]]", which was ultimately awarded to ''[[Zoo Tycoon 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2005&idGameAwardType=61 |title=2005 Awards Category Details Computer Family Game of the Year |publisher=[[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] |website=interactive.org |access-date=27 October 2023}}</ref>

In the United States, the game sold 1.03 million units by 2006.<ref>{{cite web|first=Julie|last=Tamaki|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/93271390/the-los-angeles-times/|title=Still Missing the Link|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|page=231|date=March 26, 2006|accessdate=January 23, 2022|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>
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* {{moby game|id=/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban|name=''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' (GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox)}}

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