Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing
{{Short description|2006 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
|title = Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing
| image = Billy the Wizard.jpg
|caption = European Wii box art
|developer = Data Design Interactive
|publisher = Europe
Metro3D Europe (PlayStation 2 and PC)
Data Design Interactive (Wii)
North America
Conspiracy Entertainment
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|series =
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|released=PlayStation 2, Windows
{{vgrelease|EU|27 January 2006}} Wii
{{vgrelease|EU|17 September 2007|AUS|27 September 2007|NA|5 October 2007}}
|modes=Single player, multiplayer (2-4)
|platforms=Wii, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows
}}
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, 2006 for the PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows in European territories, while the Wii version was released in 2007 in North America and Europe.{{Cite web|author=James Orry|url=http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/27-02-2007-4882.html|title=Data Design Interactive to offer Wii games in 2007|date=27 February 2007|access-date=20 March 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070312173342/http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/27-02-2007-4882.html |archive-date=12 March 2007|url-status=dead}}
The game was originally announced under the title Barry Hatter: The Sorcerer's Broomstick, but this later changed to Billy the Wizard.
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 from which to choose.
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, citing its sub-par menus, presentation, controls, and gameplay.
References
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{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2005/12/enter_the_magic_of_barry_hatte.php|accessdate=2016-03-31|date=2005-12-16|title=Enter The Magic Of Barry Hatter|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110421065136/http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2005/12/enter_the_magic_of_barry_hatte.php|archivedate=2011-04-21|website=Game Set Watch}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/02/barry_hatter_kicked_aside_for.php|accessdate=2016-03-31|date=2006-02-01|title=Barry Hatter Kicked Aside For Billy The Wizard?!|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110114222808/http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/02/barry_hatter_kicked_aside_for.php|archivedate=2011-01-14|website=Game Set Watch}}
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Category:Conspiracy Entertainment games
Category:Data Design Interactive games
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:Video games about magic
Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom
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