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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Wii)
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In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding community is in denial about the teenager?s recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort, preferring to turn a blind eye to the news that Voldemort has returned. Fearing that Hogwarts? venerable Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, is lying about Voldemort?s return in order to undermine his power and take his job, the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, appoints a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher to keep watch over Dumbledore and the Hogwarts students. But Professor Dolores Umbridge?s Ministry-approved course of defensive magic leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the dark forces threatening them and the entire wizarding community, so at the prompting of his friends Hermione and Ron, Harry takes matters into his own hands. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves "Dumbledore?s Army," Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead.
With the ability to play multiple characters, including Harry Potter, Dumbledore and Sirius Black, the videogame of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix offers fans the opportunity to wield a wand, explore all around Hogwarts, and experience one of the most exciting and dangerous years in the life of the Boy Who Lived.
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3/5 |
Getting better
(August 01, 2008) |
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Having played all the previous games (and hating the third person approach similar to EA's Return of the King in the Goblt of Fire) I'd have to say they've probably spent the most money on this one, and you can tell. The sets ARE from the movie, the voices ('cept one or two) ARE from the movie and even some of the music is FINALLY from the movie (only took them this long, didn't it?). If you've been frustrated or let down by how Hogwarts just didn't look like or even resemble the world of the books or films, this one cracks that nut. In fact, it's so big they've had to give you a map to help you out of getting lost.
And no more still-image montages, it's all properly animated (thank goodness). However, there is a knack to casting spells, and depending on your battery power perhaps it can get frustrating. All the bonuses reveal things about how the game was made, including cast interviews, but no secret bean room this time, Harry.
Not the best game I've played, but probably the best in the Franchise to date. |
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5/5 |
One of the best games around
(June 13, 2008) |
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When i first played the game i was stunned by the graphics. The way the whole game is manufacture is brilliant. It allows you to do tasks, explore hogwarts, do competions, win trophies and see loads of cool clips on the making of the game and movie when you complete a certain amount of things around Hogwarts.
Well worth your money. I advise you not to listen to the people who complain that the Wii remote does not respond to the spells. Once you get the hang of it, like a real wizard or witch would have to, then its a doddle. And besides, when you collect enough points and get to a high level, your spells become very powerful and the wii rmeote becomes much more sensetive to movements making performing spells easy.
i would definitly buy this if you are a Harry Potter fan or want to try a new type of gaming. |
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4/5 |
Ace!
(January 18, 2008) |
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a good game so far but it is hard to do some stuff. Hogwarts is very big. I have only done 9%. But it is really, really good. I wish that the people could say more. If you do not like waiting a long time and exploring, I do not think you will like this game.
- Rose (age 8) |
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2/5 |
Got boring really fast.
(September 18, 2007) |
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A bit of a missed opportunity this game. I LOVE Harry Potter, and I LOVED the idea of using the wii remote to do magic, but the controls are a little off, and the movements a little unimaginative. That could be forgiven if the game behind is was good, but its so tedious, justing running around the castle collecting items and passwords. I think its probably good for the young ones, maybe up to age 8. But any older than that and they'll get bored fast. I traded this after just two weeks, as I 'd seen and done everthing I wanted by then. Not a good return on investment! |
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1/5 |
Throw Controller - - - - > Smash!
(September 16, 2007) |
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Great graphics and a huge amount of Hogwarts to explore however the clumsy way the Wii remote responds to spell casting is enough to make you throw the remote at the screen!
Basic gameplay seems to be one of trying to maneuver past Ron and Hermione who tail you around and always get in your way whilst on the way to do some mundane task. Dueling could be fun but trying to get 'Expeliarmus' to actually work is a nightmare and soon drains the game of fun.
I am not sure how this plays on the PS2 but i am going to buy it as i do like the game but the Wii version is destroyed through poor control response.
Only buy this version if you are a die-hard HP fan. |
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