Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / RPG
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | Griptonite Games |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Harry Potter |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Griptonite Games and published by Electronic Arts, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets arrived on the Game Boy Color as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and RPG elements.
Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Harry Potter series; on the GBC you can also try Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The series also appears on other systems with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PS1) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PS1). Griptonite Games also made All-Star Baseball 2001 for the GBC.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets cheats & codes
284 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Money | 01FF38CE
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets FAQ
Who made Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
It was developed by Griptonite Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets multiplayer?
Yes. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets supports up to 2 players.
How long does Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.