Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Demo

If there's a top somewhere with the most prolific wizards in the world, Harry Potter would definitely be in it, since he seems to save the world from certain doom once every few years or so. No matter the size or the power wielded by the enemy, the bespectacled wonder always finds a way to win and dispose of the bad guy in the end.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is but the latest episode in the lengthy video game saga released whenever a new movie comes out, which follows the same story and provides you with the opportunity to experience the events from a more personal perspective. In this title, the action revolves around the final training Harry undergoes in order to fight Voldemort one last time and defeat him for good.

As such, much of the gameplay is aimed toward your ability to take part in duels and use magic to defeat your enemies, as well as defend yourself from the spells that are being cast at you. Hence, by competing against more and more powerful foes, you get to become the ultimate dueling champion at Hogwarts, by the end of the game.

Another interesting gameplay element is constituted by the fact that you are able to mix your own potions, by using a variety of ingredients and the careful instructions given to you by Professor Slughorn. Naturally, these potions can greatly help you in your journey and thus it is vital that you are able to properly concoct the ones you need.

Moreover, since no Harry Potter adventure is complete without a bit of broom action, there is also the possibility to compete in the famous Quidditch matches, which feature Harry flying at dizzying speeds, trying to avoid obstacles and catch the snitch before the opposing team does the same. It is worth noting that you only get to steer the broom in the right direction, sort of, while everything else is controlled by the computer, which is a bit disappointing.

In the end, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince does bring a lot of improvements over the previous titles in the series, especially when it comes to the gameplay responsiveness and the visual quality. The actors borrowed their original voices as well, which makes the entire experience much more believable.