The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 videogame is the most challenging yet, packed from start to finish with action and combat. Playing as Harry.
A video game designer's dream, the storyline of the Harry Potter series lends itself to high action and suspense like few other tales of recent memory. In this instance, unfortunately, the adventures of Harry do not translate well to the video game form. With work in the future, however, this style of game could be very successful indeed. With more attention to the game's graphics and an expanded set of levels, 'Deathly Hollows' might have been a contender for a very successful franchise. That the game has a built-in following makes it all the more ready for a redesign.
A role-playing action program in the style of classic games like 'Doom,' 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' places its users squarely in the action of Harry's fight against Voldemort. Players who are fans of the Harry Potter film and book series will enjoy the chance to play a game as their hero; with limited graphics and even less variability in the game's storyline, however, the game is striking for its unrealized potential. Made on what seems to have been a limited budget, this isn't a program that will reward repeated play, although its charms will certainly captivate players who take advantage of the game's compelling outlay.
The key to the game is the use of Harry's wand as a means for players to challenge Voldemort. With first person perspective, the game's most exciting aspects come from clashes between Harry and his enemies. When the action is running high, the game is a satisfying experience indeed.
Pros:
- Great way to reconnect with a great film
- Fun interaction with characters
Cons:
- Lacks excitement
- Graphics could be improved
Ultimately, what will set this game apart for players is its relevance to one of the biggest entertainment franchises in recent history. For true fans of Harry Potter, this game will have its rewards and fun; for video game buffs looking for a next-level experience, however, 'Deathly Hollows' will unfortunately feel like a game that should have been great, but instead, it fell short of its potential.
Harry and Friends Embark on Their Most Action-Packed Adventure to Date
Today the EA Play Label of Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced that the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows– Part 1 videogame is available to buy on multiple platforms in stores throughout North America and Europe.
The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 videogame is packed from start to finish with action. Players will be on the run, fighting for survival on a desperate and dangerous quest to locate and destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes, engaging with Death Eaters and Snatchers in epic battle sequences at every turn. To amplify the action, players will encounter ferocious creatures, and will need to muster their most powerful magic against relentless assaults from all sides. No more lessons. No more training. It’s time for players to fight for their lives.
“There’s no doubt that this is the most exhilarating Harry Potter game we’ve made to date,” says Jonathan Bunney, VP, Head of Production at EA Bright Light. “The darker tone of the movies and books, together with the rich action storyline of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and the potential of HD gaming technology has enabled the development team to give the player more powerful magic, more dangerous enemies and an overall more exciting experience than ever before. It’s an entirely new Harry Potter experience that we believe both fans of the franchise and action games will love.”
Players will, for the first time, be able to use Harry’s wand as the ultimate weapon, unleashing an arsenal of formidable magic to defeat attackers, protect themselves from harm and evade capture. Players will also find a number of potions throughout the world - which can be used in combat and for stealth. A dynamic cover mechanic will enable the tactical player to utilize existing objects as cover, or magically create their own, on the fly. And Harry’s famed Invisibility Cloak will allow players to sneak past more deadly enemies, or get to various points unseen. The game also includes a series of challenges, available from the main menu and separate from the single player campaign, that offers both local and online leaderboards to compare best scores and times across the globe.
Developed by EA Bright Light Studio, the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 videogame is now available for the Xbox 360, which offers an additional KINECT mode where players can actually cast magic via gestures, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, PC, and mobile devices.
About the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 film
Part 1 begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality and destruction—the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart.
Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort’s Death Eaters seize control of the Ministry of Magic and even Hogwarts, terrorizing and arresting anyone who might oppose them. But the one prize they still seek is the one most valuable to Voldemort: Harry Potter. The Chosen One has become the hunted one as the Death Eaters search for Harry with orders to bring him to Voldemort…alive.
Harry’s only hope is to find the Horcruxes before Voldemort finds him. But as he searches for clues, he uncovers an old and almost forgotten tale—the legend of the Deathly Hallows. And if the legend turns out to be true, it could give Voldemort the ultimate power he seeks.
Little does Harry know that his future has already been decided by his past when, on that fateful day, he became “the Boy Who Lived.” No longer just a boy, Harry Potter is drawing ever closer to the task for which he has been preparing since the day he first stepped into Hogwarts: the ultimate battle with Voldemort.