PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Argonaut Games |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Harry Potter |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 31 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2002, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is an action-adventure game developed by Argonaut Games and published by Electronic Arts. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 7 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2002 include Pro Evolution Soccer, FIFA Football 2003 and Pro Evolution Soccer 2. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Harry Potter series; on the PS1 you can also try Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The series also appears on other systems with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (GBA) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (GBC). Argonaut Games also made Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, Croc 2 and Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge for the PS1.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
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
2 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 80084A7C
8000 |
|---|---|
| 15 Beans Every Pickup | 80084860
F000 |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets walkthroughs & guides
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets FAQ
When did Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets come out on the PS1?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released for the PlayStation in 2002.
Who made Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
It was developed by Argonaut Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets multiplayer?
No. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a single-player game.
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.