LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 vs LEGO The Hobbit
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Play as your favorite characters, unlock spells, and build LEGO creations while uncovering hidden secrets across sprawling environments like Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic, and Godric’s Hollow. With split‑screen co‑op and a variety of challenges, it’s a family‑friendly adventure that captures the spirit of the books.
Join Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin and the company of Dwarves as they trek across Middle‑earth, from the Shire to Goblin‑town, to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. The game blends classic LEGO humor with epic fantasy settings, letting players explore iconic locations while battling trolls, orcs, and more. Solve puzzles using each dwarf’s unique abilities, combine characters for creative solutions, and enjoy split‑screen co‑op with friends. With a mix of action, role‑playing, and comedy, it offers a family‑friendly adventure that’s both challenging and laugh‑filled.
- Rich LEGO recreation of iconic Harry Potter locations
- Two‑player split‑screen co‑op
- Humorous storytelling that appeals to all ages
- Varied puzzles and spell‑casting mechanics
- Rich LEGO recreation of Middle‑earth locations
- Varied character abilities create deep puzzle mechanics
- Local split‑screen co‑op supports up to four players
- Humorous tone appeals to both kids and adults
- Graphics are dated compared to newer titles
- Limited online multiplayer options
- Some puzzles can feel repetitive
- Graphics are stylized and may not satisfy realism‑seekers
- Some puzzles can feel repetitive after extended play
- Performance dips on older consoles
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataLEGO The Hobbit offers 4‑player split‑screen and richer character combos at a higher price, while LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5‑7 is cheaper, has a higher critic score, but only supports 2‑player co‑op.
Key differences
- •Maximum local co‑op players: 4 in The Hobbit vs 2 in Harry Potter
- •Price: $59.99 vs $49.99
- •Critic scores: 72/100 vs 76/100
- •Release year: 2014 (newer) vs 2011 (older)
- •Core mechanics: dwarf‑stacking puzzles vs spell‑casting system
Gameplay & fun factor
Both provide LEGO‑style puzzles and humor; Hobbit adds dwarf‑stacking, Harry Potter adds spell combos.
Platform availability
Platform details not specified for either title.
Price & value
Harry Potter costs $49.99, $10 less than Hobbit's $59.99.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Hobbit supports up to four players split‑screen; Harry Potter supports only two.
Content & replayability
Hobbit offers more character abilities and dwarf‑stacking mechanics, increasing puzzle variety.
Difficulty & accessibility
Both rated ESRB E10+ / PEGI 7, indicating similar accessibility.
Graphics & performance
Both use stylized LEGO graphics; Hobbit notes performance dips on older consoles, Harry Potter graphics are dated.
Choose LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 if…
Budget‑conscious players or Harry Potter fans satisfied with 2‑player co‑op.
Choose LEGO The Hobbit if…
Families or groups wanting up to 4‑player couch co‑op and deeper puzzle mechanics.
Common questions
Which game is cheaper?
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5‑7 costs $49.99, $10 less than LEGO The Hobbit at $59.99.
How many players can play together locally?
The Hobbit supports up to four players split‑screen; Harry Potter supports up to two.
Which title received a higher critic score?
Harry Potter: Years 5‑7 has a critic score of 76/100, compared to Hobbit's 72/100.