Now, some of you may remember my review of The Deathly Hallows Part 2. What I said at the end of it was that I wanted to do 2 more things on this blog before saying farewell to Harry Potter. The first was reviewing the newer Hogwarts Castle LEGO set (which I did) and reviewing quite possibly the last Harry Potter game ever (this one to be exact). Will it be better than the last game? Let's find out:
Story:
The story is based on the last 3 books and 4 films of the Harry Potter series but mostly on the films more than the books and adding that comedic and non vocal twist that's seen in every LEGO game by TT Games. Years 5-7 include Order of the Phoenix (Harry accused of a crime of some sort, magic forbidden, Harry sets up a group of student to train for the big epic battle that has yet to come and foiling the DATDA teacher), Half Blood Prince (New potions teacher with crucial information about Voldemort's immortality, Dumbeldore training Harry for the big ending before death and love is in the air for a short time that is), Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Harry, Ron and Hermione search for Horcruxes and successfully destroy one of 7, Death Eaters now at large and Dobby becomes among the dead) and Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Harry, Ron and Hermione continue searching for horcruxes which eventually takes them back to Hogwarts for the big epic finale and Neville has his most finest moment yet). Despite us already knowing the story, TT games do it so well with comedy and no vocals as such. 8/10
Gameplay:
Hogwarts and Diagon/Knockturn Alley return as the main hubs for the game and provide new areas to use as well as some old ones with different visuals and angles. Spells also return with some old and new ones and a new way to duel which is quite fun. Many of the familiar gameplay of these LEGO games are here making it not a complete enjoyable experience but above all else, some fun at least. 8/10
Graphics:
Many of the minifigures and areas match to the rebooted sets of the LEGO theme (the first one showing only the classic ones) which looks quite impressive. Great detail and visible plastic figures make this game a more detailed and enjoyable experience.
Overall, despite having the familiar LEGO gameplay that by now, many of us are just getting sick to death with, this has proven to be not only the best LEGO game so far, but also the most darkest of the lot and a great way to say farewell to Harry Potter in gaming. Well done TT games. 9/10
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