Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing

Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing
European box art
Developer(s) Data Design Interactive
Publisher(s) Metro3D Europe (PlayStation 2 and PC) Data Design Interactive (Europe, Wii)
Conspiracy Entertainment (North America)
Platform(s) Wii, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows
Release PlayStation 2, Windows
  • EU: 27 January 2006
Wii
  • NA: 14 August 2007
Genre(s) Racing, platform
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer (2-4)

Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing is a racing and platform game by developer and publisher Data Design Interactive. It was originally released for the PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows, while the Wii version was released later.[1]

The game was originally announced under the title "Barry Hatter: The Sorcerer's Broomstick",[2] but this later changed to "Billy the Wizard".[3]

Gameplay

In the game, the player races alongside other wizards in the Broomstick Grand Prix. The game involves the player blasting opponents out of the sky with their magical powers, and collecting extra ammunition as they skim tree-tops and plunge under low bridges and archways.

The game has over 40 stages spread across 5 levels, with 8 playable characters to choose from.

There are a few other non-racing portions. The player can also try to collect books or try to take down a dragon by shooting it with magical powers.

Reception

UK magazine n-Revolution rated the game 2.4/10, citing as problems unresponsive Wii controls and a general feeling that the developers were cashing in on the Harry Potter phenomenon by releasing a similarly themed game.

British Magazine N-Gamer gave the game a 10% rating, and also featured it as their "Guff of the month".

IGN gave the game a 2.0/10, referencing its sub-par menus, presentation, controls, and gameplay as justification.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Data Design Interactive to offer Wii games in 2007 - Monster Trux Extreme - Offroad Edition for Wii News - VideoGamer.com
  2. ↑ "Enter The Magic Of Barry Hatter". Game Set Watch. 2005-12-16. Archived from the original on 2011-04-21. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Barry Hatter Kicked Aside For Billy The Wizard?!". Game Set Watch. 2006-02-01. Archived from the original on 2011-01-14. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
  4. ↑ "Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing Review". IGN. 2007-12-14.


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