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Harry Potter to Himitsu no Heya came out for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, developed by Griptonite Games and published by Electronic Arts. It was part of that wave of handheld tie-ins that tried to capture the feel of the books and films, back when pixel art and chiptune scores were the norm for portable play. The game follows the plot of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, letting you step into the shoes of the trio as they navigate another year at Hogwarts.

You control Harry, Ron, and Hermione, switching between them to make use of their unique abilities; Ron can find hidden items with Scabbers, Hermione solves certain puzzles, and Harry casts most of the offensive spells. The main goal is to uncover the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets by exploring the castle room by room, talking to other characters, and battling creatures in turn-based duels where you select spells from a menu. You collect Famous Wizards Cards and Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans to boost your stats, and the pacing is fairly relaxed, though some later enemy encounters can catch you off guard. It feels like a slow, thoughtful crawl through a familiar world, where paying attention to your surroundings and your party’s strengths makes all the difference.