I think it’s important to note first off that I am not a gamer perse. I can play certain games where you just aimlessly make a character run around but rarely can I ever complete them (this is especially true for the HP games – it took me around 20 times to kill Voldemort on the PS game). And, I had even worse trouble completing tasks such as Quidditch and flying Buckbeak.

That was until the release of the Quidditch World Cup game, which I got on Gamecube. I found it easier than a lot of games mainly because I played on it loads. One thing I did dislike about it was the way the players all seemed to clutter together, therefore getting in the way of my viewing fellow players on the pitch.

Which leads me to Quidditch 3D by Dissendium. I liked this game so much more because the characters, while in gameplay mode, were bigger. The pitch was also more expansive so that they had more room to move around in and thus made the viewing that much easier.

The gameplay in itself does take a while to get used to – or maybe that’s just me because I suck at games – but once you get into it, be warned it is EXTREMELY addictive – and that’s coming from someone who’s not in the least bit competitive!

I especially loved the options menu. I’m one of those people entertained by the small things in life which was why having the faces became coloured when you hover your mouse over them, delighted me to no end. I also adored the character descriptions.

The colours are bright and the game is full of realism. I loved the weather feature and collapsed into hysterics when I saw a playmate had fallen to the floor and off their broom!

In conclusion it’s a well rounded game which, after working out to work it, I found addictive. The only criticism I’d have is that there’s not enough brutality!

but once you get into it, be warned it is EXTREMELY addictive