- Fully navigable 3D environments.
- Stealth-based gameplay sneak around, avoiding unpleasant encounters and unwanted guests.
- Interact with over twenty unforgettable characters from J.K. Rowling’s magical world.
- Lead your house to victory in a fast-paced, arcade-style Quidditch match.
- Four key types of obstacles and challenges.
- Environments change as time passes. Stairs move and classrooms relocate.
- Single-player game.
.co.uk Review
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Each Harry Potter game plays to the format's strengths and has
different elements in the gameplay; the PC version of Harry
Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is no different. It follows
the Jr wizard's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry and the focus is on the puzzle aspects of the game. The
action begins in Diagon alley with our hero purchasing the
supplies he needs to attend school, from then on it follows the
storyline in the book pretty faithfully.
Each level of the game concentrates on a different aspect of the
story: attending classes (such as charms, ology, defence
against the dark arts, potions with the evil Snape); visiting
Hagrid; having to collect Bertie Botts beans so that Fred &
George Weasley will give you Wizard's cards which you need to
beat He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named; win points for your house and, of
course, learn and play Quidditch.
The graphics look pretty good, but the real winner is the sound,
the music is just perfect and the eerie sound effects makes you
believe that you really are at Hogwarts School. The only
criticism is that the game is very short and even younger kids
will complete it relatively quickly. If you are a Harry P fan
then you won't be disappointed, if you are looking for a
challenging game action adventure game then you might want to
look elsewhere. --Jenny Fisher
Manufacturer's Description
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Leave the nonmagical world behind and enroll in Hogwarts School
of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's
Stone for the PC. Be Harry Potter, wizard-in-training, learning
to master all things magical in a world filled with adventure,
fun, and danger. Encounter breathtaking challenges and
unforgettable characters from J.K. Rowling's worldwide
bestseller.
Players take the role of Harry Potter as he enrolls in Hogwarts
and embarks on a journey to unlock the secrets of his own magical
abilities. Along the way, Harry will explore the halls of
Hogwarts and its surrounding grounds, study to be a wizard, learn
Quidditch, collect objects to solve puzzles, become skilled at
spells and potions, discover secret passages and locations, and
interact with memorable characters from J.K. Rowling's magical
world.
The PC version features an array of stealth-based gameplay as
well as traditional encounters as players guide Harry through the
halls of Hogwarts, sneaking around to avoid confrontations with
nosey characters like Filch and Peeves. Many of the adventures in
the PC version are dynamic, leading to environments that change
over time, such as moving stairs and relocating classrooms. The
PC version also features a fast, arcade-style Quidditch game to
further immerse players in the magical world of Harry Potter.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will be developed for
the PC with ease of play in mind. The simple interface will
consist of just the mouse and one key on the keyboard. The
required system specifications will be minimal, ensuring that
Harry Potter's biggest fans can easily install and play his
latest interactive adventure.