Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing

Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing is a racing and platform game by developer and publisher Data Design Interactive. It was originally released on January 27, 2005 for the PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows in European territories, while the Wii version was released in 2007 in North America and Europe.[1]

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

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

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

References
  1. James Orry (27 February 2007). "Data Design Interactive to offer Wii games in 2007". Archived from the original on 12 March 2007. Retrieved 20 March 2007.
  2. "Enter The Magic Of Barry Hatter". Game Set Watch. 16 December 2005. Archived from the original on 21 April 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  3. "Barry Hatter Kicked Aside For Billy The Wizard?!". Game Set Watch. 1 February 2006. Archived from the original on 14 January 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  4. Danny Green (14 December 2007). "Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing Review". IGN. Retrieved 30 May 2020.

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