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Summary

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban on the Game Boy Advance feels like a nostalgic blend of classic turn‑based RPGs and light puzzle solving. As the third handheld entry, it builds on the Chamber of Secrets GBC formula, letting you guide Harry, Ron, and Hermione through visible‑enemy dungeons where you can sidestep fights or engage with the right spells and items. The combat system rewards careful spell selection, while the puzzle sections demand a bit of wizardly creativity to clear obstacles.

Griptonite Games handled the GBA version under EA’s Games label, and critics were split: GameSpot praised its faithful recreation of the novel with a solid 7.5/10, GameZone called it a "really fun romp," yet IGN noted that the lack of random battles couldn’t fully mask some clunky mechanics. Despite the mixed reception, the title resonated with fans and helped push the series past the two‑million‑unit mark worldwide.

By 2006 the game had moved over a million copies in the United States alone, contributing to the 2.5 million‑unit global tally for the Prisoner of Azkaban releases across all platforms.

Storyline

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban on Game Boy Advance follows Harry (voiced by Adam Sopp), Ron (voiced by Gregg Chillin) and Hermione (voiced by Harper Marshall) as they board the Hogwarts Express, skipping the scenes at Harry’s home. Upon arriving at Hogwarts, the trio attend classes to learn spells, mirroring the novel’s plot. They team up with Remus Lupin (voiced by Jamie Glover) to investigate the escaped prisoner Sirius Black. The investigation reveals Black’s innocence, and the group battles a swarm of Dementors to protect him. In the end, they help Black escape, completing the game’s storyline.