Aspects of the game have been altered to make it more multiplayer friendly than in the books.
However, the game feels very imbalanced when it comes to online matchmaking and even responsibilities within a team.
It needs some considerable tweaking but can still be fun for big Harry Potter fans.
Players have a health bar and an energy bar that can be depleted depending on how the game plays.(Image credit: Windows Central)
What is it?Art & performanceStory & charactersModes & gameplayShould you play it?
This Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions review was conducted on PC and ROG Ally.
Gameplay:Players create custom characters and control multiple people on their teams.
Goals are scored by Seekers catching the tiny flying Snitch or Chasers hurling a larger Quaffle ball through hoops.
Each score is worth 10 points.
Up to three people can play on one team.
Alternatively, you’re free to purchase the Deluxe Edition for$39.99.
Their iconic blue car can even be seen out front of their rickety house.
As part of this, I created custom characters until I had a full team of unique flyers.
Players have a health bar and an energy bar that can be depleted depending on how the game plays.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Overall, the main flying controls are intuitive and easy enough to pick up.
Overall, the main flying controls are intuitive and easy enough to pick up.
Whenever I swap to one of my characters, the other one is controlled by the computer.
You can spend Gold on emotes, characters, gear, and cosmetics.(Image credit: Windows Central)
It’s very imbalanced and doesn’t feel like an equal distribution of work.
That’s why I was happy to learn that Snitch scoring rules have been changed in-game.
Really makes you wonder what the point of the other players is, then.
Each member of your Quidditch team can be customized.(Image credit: Windows Central)
This provides a more balanced experience for all other players.
These changes ensure that Seekers aren’t the only important players on the field.
Players are dropped onto a warm-up field before the match truly starts.
The game starts by providing tutorials for the Chaser, Keeper, Beater, and Seeker positions.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Teams then play until the timer counts down or until one side scores 100 points.
There is also a lot of gear in this game, including different brooms.
Additionally, players can purchase hats, clothes, emotes, brooms, hoop scoring effects, and more.
Catching the Snitch only gives your team 30 points.
Ticking these off helps you earn XP and Winged Keys.
This meant that my broom and character were both much slower and didn’t have nearly as many perks.
To say the experience felt imbalanced is an understatement.
Online multiplayer matches are only 3v3.
It’s no wonder I got knocked off my broom so often.
It would have been better if this game offered skill-based matchmaking (SBMM).
So, it might not be feasible to incorporate SBMM with such a low player count.
I was unfortunate enough to figure this out due to an internet outage in my area.
c’mon check your connection connection and retry later.
For more information contact WB Games Support at Support.WBGames.com."
Characters like Hermione Granger and the Weasley Twins can be bought at the Market.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Should you play it?
It’s also fun working to unlock cosmetics and characters without the temptation of spending real-world money.
However, it’s hard for me to recommend Quidditch Champions fully when gameplay feels so imbalanced.
Season Rewards unlock as you play matches.(Image credit: Windows Central)
You’ll be playing against people who are all at extremely different levels.
This game could really use some fine-tuning and adjustments.
Is Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions on Xbox Game Pass?
There are three main forms of currency: Moonstones, Gold, and Winged Keys.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Can I play Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions on Steam Deck and gaming handhelds?
You’ll easily be able to play this game on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go.
There are plenty of fun emotes like this Ragdoll Cat Patronus.(Image credit: Windows Central)
There are Daily, Weekly, and Career challenges to keep you coming back for more.(Image credit: Windows Central)
One of the Pitch locations is the Triwizard Schools.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Controls for Keepers are very different than the rest of the players.(Image credit: Windows Central)
You get to play in the Quidditch Cup arena.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Customize your team and then spend skill points to improve them.
