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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1 is a 2010 Wii and Nintendo DS Game.
Gameplay[]
The gameplay for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is different from the previous games after developers decided it required a new direction to suit its growing adult audience. The player controls the character Harry Potter from a third-person over-the-shoulder camera, and is played in the style of a third-person shooter. The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 game includes a progression system where Harry gains experience and can upgrade his spells.
Combat in Deathly Hallows Part 1 involves button or keyboard presses or mouse clicks to cast spells. The player is able to change the spells by selecting the spell wheel. The spells also have an effect on enemies and the environment with the player being able to use Wingardium Leviosa to throw objects at other players or to clear paths and the Confundo spell being able to make the enemy fight for the player (which is used in a sniper point of view). Head shots are also a feature in the game with the player being able to control Harry to aim a spell at their opponent's head. Part of the combat sequences involve the cover system where the player hides behind an obstacle, until it has been destroyed, to avoid receiving damage from their opponent.
Throughout the game the player can collect magical items and potions which can be used by pressing the directional buttons on the d-pad or pushing keys on the keyboard.
During stealth missions the player can progress through the level using the Polyjuice Potion, Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder or the Invisibility Cloak. While manoeuvring under the Invisibility Cloak the player must move slowly to ensure the stealth meter, on the bottom right hand corner of the screen, does not turn red. If the meter has turned red it means the player is in danger of getting caught and must stay still until the meter has re-generated. When the player gets close enough to an enemy while under the Invisibility Cloak they are able to cast a stunning spell at them, or use the shield charm as a knock-out melee attack.
The Nintendo DS version is played in the puzzle based gameplay.
Reception[]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 received generally negative reviews from critics. GameSpot awarded the game 5 out of 10 and said "While the third-person shooter aspect of Harry's latest adventure can be fun, the game's story elements fail to live up to those of its literary namesake.
External links[]
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 at GameFAQs
| Harry Potter series | |
|---|---|
| Main series | Philosopher's Stone/Sorcerer's Stone • Chamber of Secrets • Prisoner of Azkaban • Goblet of Fire • Order of the Phoenix • Half-Blood Prince • Deathly Hallows, Part 1 • Deathly Hallows, Part 2 • Hogwarts Legacy |
| Other games | Quidditch World Cup • Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Collection) • Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (Collection) Lego Dimensions |
| Related | Electronic Arts • Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment • TT Games • Nintendo's Harry Potter Pitch |