Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing

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Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing

Developer(s) Data Design Interactive
Publisher(s) Flag of the United States Conspiracy Entertainment
Flag of Europe Data Design Interactive
Platform(s) Wii, PlayStation 2, PC
Release date PlayStation 2 and PC
Flag of EuropeJanuary 27, 2006
Wii
Genre(s) Racing/Combat
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer (2-4)
Rating(s) PEGI: 3+
ESRB: E

Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing is a racing game from English developer/publisher Data Design Interactive. It has been released for the PlayStation 2 and the PC The Wii rendition will be released on the week of August 12 to August 18.[1]

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.

[edit] 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.

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