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- Platform: Windows XP / Vista
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Suitable for 12 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 12. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 12 years of age or over. - Media: DVD-ROM
- Item Quantity: 1
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As the saga of Harry Potter looms towards a conclusion at the cinema it's time for video games fans to get the game they've always wished for. Based on the blockbusting movie and the original novel, the first part of the Deathly Hallows finds Harry and his friends fighting for their lives in a much more action-orientated adventure than usual.
This developer was founded in 2007 by Electronic Arts, after they bought Burnout developer Criterion Games. Also based in Guildford, Bright Light specialises in family games and has worked on the Harry Potter tie-ins as well as original titles such as Create and non-game projects like Flips.
 Take on the Death Eaters in amazing third person action |
 Battle with a friend in the exclusive Kinect levels |
 Spells can be used for defence as well as attack |
 He may be a wizard but Harry still needs to take cover |
The time for exploring Hogwarts and solving puzzles is over, as the young wizards battle Death Eaters and Lord Voldemort himself. The game is designed like a third person action title, complete with an intuitive cover system but with a wand as your only weapon.
Not all of the spells are purely for attack though, with Leviosa allowing you to create and destroy cover and Confundo giving you the power to turn enemies into allies for a brief period. There's never been a Harry Potter game like this before, with enough action and intrigue to suit every fan.
Key Features- Action Hero: The most action-packed Harry Potter game ever with intense third person combat, stunning graphics and a huge range of new spells to learn.
- Wizards' Armoury: Use a range of authentic attacking spells from the simple Stupefy to more powerful but difficult to use magic such as Crucio and Expelliarmus.
- Dark Arts: Use non-lethal spells such as Leviosa to move objects, Confundo to bewitch enemies, and Expecto Patronum to rescue allies from Dementors.
- Levelling Up: Gain experience as you fight and you can unlock and upgrade Harry's abilities and magic, with up to six different spells available at any one time.
- Kinecting Fans: A unique co-operative two-player mode for the Xbox 360 version features support for the new Kinect motion control system.
This developer was founded in 2007 by Electronic Arts, after they bought Burnout developer Criterion Games. Also based in Guildford, Bright Light specialises in family games and has worked on the Harry Potter tie-ins as well as original titles such as Create and non-game projects like Flips.
Product Description
Based on the blockbusting movie and the original novel, the first part of the Deathly Hallows finds Harry and his friends fighting for their lives in a much more action-orientated adventure than usual.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Nick
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
This Game is nothing short of BORING. I purchased it last week, and cannot even be bothered to continue playing it today - because all you do is fight -> cut scene -> fight in some irrelevant mission -> Cut scene. The story of this game is completely different to the story in the book - running through abandoned power stations fighting death eaters every 2 steps is tiresome, and when you finish the level and find you have to go back through the power station in the next level, it inspires you to do nothing more than close the programme.
The combat system is mediocre - in the 5 game it was manipulated with the mouse, in the sixth there wasnt much, but the potions made up for it. In this, there is nothing. Nil. Just normal point and click fighting which = tedious.
Seriously, don't buy this game, you'll do nothing but run around doing things that didn't happen in the book or film, and get annoyed at the linear gameplay it seems to run along.
The combat system is mediocre - in the 5 game it was manipulated with the mouse, in the sixth there wasnt much, but the potions made up for it. In this, there is nothing. Nil. Just normal point and click fighting which = tedious.
Seriously, don't buy this game, you'll do nothing but run around doing things that didn't happen in the book or film, and get annoyed at the linear gameplay it seems to run along.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Clayt
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
This games does not compare favourably with the earlier HP PC games. The first four games were far more interesting - there were things to collect, hidden places to find, problems to solve. This one tells you exactly what to do, it leads you by the hand where to go, and any challenges consist almost entirely of "zapping baddies". This may be the "in-thing" nowadays but I find it totally boring. Perhaps this is because I am an "older player" and I like something to think about - not just pointing and pressing a "zapping button"
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By MaggieC
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Each game seems to be getting progressively worse. This is no exception. Combat seems to be the order of the day in this game. There is not much chance to look around as your mission fails if you dont succeed to rescue muggles quickly in the first part of the game. The camera seems to swing wildly making it difficult to aim.
This is definately not one for youngsters as consists mainly of combat. The older kids who like shooters will probably bypass this for a proper action video game. Shame on the manufacturers for not taking the time in producing something worthwhile. I certainly will not waste anymore money buying the 2nd part and feel cheated of my money for buying this one.
To be honest it isn't even worth the 1 star. As a devoted Harry Potter fan I am bitterly disappointed with this rubbish game
This is definately not one for youngsters as consists mainly of combat. The older kids who like shooters will probably bypass this for a proper action video game. Shame on the manufacturers for not taking the time in producing something worthwhile. I certainly will not waste anymore money buying the 2nd part and feel cheated of my money for buying this one.
To be honest it isn't even worth the 1 star. As a devoted Harry Potter fan I am bitterly disappointed with this rubbish game
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By elbenblatt
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
I thought it was impossible to top the "Goblet of Fire"-Game as the worst Harry Potter Game.
I was wrong.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" is the worst Harry Potter game so far. I am very sorry to say that but EA failed completely in trying to create a much more "grown up" Harry Potter game.
The horror begins at the very start. The game throws you in the middle of the sky battle between Harry and the Death Eaters without taking much time to explain, what exactly happend before that. You could excuse that if fighting the endless amount of Death Eaters would be fun but sadly it's not. It is nothing more than firing one spell after another until your fingers fall off and hoping that you luckily hit one of your enemies. A missing health bar could make you think at first, that Harry is invincible. Sorry to disappoint you, but he can die and the only way for you to figure out how much health the Chosen One has is waiting until the screen goes black and white, which happens just seconds before he dies.
Nevertheless, as an optimistic player, I thought, things can't get worse, this game should be fun anyway. It wasn't.
I don't wanna get into too much detail, because I could spent hours talking about all the negative and annoying things in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1", so here is just a short list:
1. Stealth missions are fun but why do I have to go from point A to point B, back to A then to C, back to A, then to D and so on....
2. Voldemort can be lucky to have what seems infinite Death Eaters because most of them are too stupid to fight against you and just turn around in the middle of a duel and walk away.
3. Speaking about being stupid.... Read more ›
I was wrong.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" is the worst Harry Potter game so far. I am very sorry to say that but EA failed completely in trying to create a much more "grown up" Harry Potter game.
The horror begins at the very start. The game throws you in the middle of the sky battle between Harry and the Death Eaters without taking much time to explain, what exactly happend before that. You could excuse that if fighting the endless amount of Death Eaters would be fun but sadly it's not. It is nothing more than firing one spell after another until your fingers fall off and hoping that you luckily hit one of your enemies. A missing health bar could make you think at first, that Harry is invincible. Sorry to disappoint you, but he can die and the only way for you to figure out how much health the Chosen One has is waiting until the screen goes black and white, which happens just seconds before he dies.
Nevertheless, as an optimistic player, I thought, things can't get worse, this game should be fun anyway. It wasn't.
I don't wanna get into too much detail, because I could spent hours talking about all the negative and annoying things in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1", so here is just a short list:
1. Stealth missions are fun but why do I have to go from point A to point B, back to A then to C, back to A, then to D and so on....
2. Voldemort can be lucky to have what seems infinite Death Eaters because most of them are too stupid to fight against you and just turn around in the middle of a duel and walk away.
3. Speaking about being stupid.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mary
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Having played all the other Harry Potter games on most platforms over the years I was eagerly awaiting this one. But somwewhere along the line Electronic Arts have turned the Harry Potter game in to a first/second person shooter.
No beans, cards or crests to collect just sound bites from the film:(
Don't waste your money. I wish that I hadn't.
No beans, cards or crests to collect just sound bites from the film:(
Don't waste your money. I wish that I hadn't.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Sybil F
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
We have all of the other PC Harry Potter games and agree with the earlier review that they have got less exciting. I personally dislike the way they have gone away from using the mouse versus the keyboard to control the movements. I cannot write a detailed review of this game as we have had problems installing Deathly Hallows pt1 . We are on our second fresh disc (thank you Amazon) and the sound is crackly and the action jerky. All the other games play fine and there is plenty of memory and all system requirements met. Hugely disappointed and wonder if anyone else has the same issues.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Maria
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
This game is really boring and for me difficult to play at; you cannot explore anything as in previous Harry Potter's games. The battle of spells requires a very fast clicking with both mouse buttons and as I am using a notebook with no mouse but a touchpad it wouldn't be very easy. Instructions for playing are not available during the game (I discovered only later that I could change controls).
Your range of action is very limited, you can only do what the game allows you to do; the Four Points Spell is not so easy to understand and it doesn't help much in finding the right direction.
I played only a small part of it because I found it very boring. Better spend your money on something else, like the first 3 games of the Harry Potter's series. I enjoyed very much Harry Potter and the Chamber of secrets and I'm enjoying Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban (arrived only yesterday afternoon.)
Your range of action is very limited, you can only do what the game allows you to do; the Four Points Spell is not so easy to understand and it doesn't help much in finding the right direction.
I played only a small part of it because I found it very boring. Better spend your money on something else, like the first 3 games of the Harry Potter's series. I enjoyed very much Harry Potter and the Chamber of secrets and I'm enjoying Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban (arrived only yesterday afternoon.)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Impressed
Yeah, a good product, easy to understand and some simple yet exciting levels. A good game over all, could include a bit more detail, quite basic, but still a great game!
Published 2 months ago by Oliver Lewis
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dissaponitment
I expected something more like the 3 first games.. Its ok but not so much fun, like the 3 other games i tried. It is also from time to time confusing.
Published 4 months ago by Michael Sinan
5.0 out of 5 stars
film series
All as expected, and the usual quality if you are an afficionado and have to have the lot. more or less as book, and getting darker and darker. come on number 2.
Published 6 months ago by Margaret June Hall
1.0 out of 5 stars
just awful.
the game starts off ok and is a bit of fun but soon gets repetitive and boring, they constantly re-use the same places over and over again, first u go through level then go... Read more
Published 7 months ago by michaelb1928
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor
Very disappointed with this game. Too much fighting and graphics were poor. Didn't even bother to finish the game. In all, a rubbish game.
Published 21 months ago by Deedee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Requires a mouse
Love the game, but a mouse is a must. I bought the game under the impression that I could play it using the shortcut keys and mouse pad on my laptop, while this is possible, the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by HappyCustomer
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dull and annoying
I have the other HP games for the pc and have enjoyed them. This game however is poor to say the least. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2011 by Jayne Ashton
3.0 out of 5 stars
pc games
arrived on time given as a christmas present to my daughter who loves all the Harry Potter games. She has had fun playing this but the pixies do get on your nerves as they are... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2011 by jules
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