For the last time, there’s a tie-in videogame for a Harry Potter movie.
CJ has been checking it out…
Well, its over.
Publisher EA has adapted every installment, but does its last hurrah for Harry provide a satisfying conclusion?
Deathly Hallows Part 2complements the license, both in gameplay and presentation.
The main menu hovers around Hogwarts Castle at night.
From here, the games two modes and unlockable content is accessed.
Story mode plays through the events of the recently released movie almost scene-for-scene, and even cribs key lines.
The second mode, Challenge, allows replay of certain scenes after theyve been completed in Story.
Each scene is realised well and doesnt last too long by itself.
Scenes revolve around linear mission objectives.
Crunching through Normal with little problem and not much tactical thinking takes about four hours.
This is the end for Harry at Hogwarts.
Well timed character changes and new spells manage to lock in the freshness.
All the spells are visually impressive.
Swapping between them is simple and effective, meaning wand battles are hectic and fun.
What makes combat inDeathly Hallows Part 2truly compelling is the cover system.
Deathly Hallows Part 2still has its flaws.
Characters dont seem to have a health meter, so its a little confusing to register damage.
Some of the more cockney enemies do sound like theyre screaming scuba dive!
at times, and perpetually knocking down waves of Death Eaters can get dull.
Environments like the vaults of Gringotts mystical bank and Hogwarts are impressive, but not open to much exploration.
The linearity undermines the primary means of unlocking the games bonus content, Deathly Hallows symbols called Collactables.
These are strewn around each scene.
When found, they give the player access to 3D models of characters and tracks from the score.
Its not that original, but the content is, at least, high quality.
Pottermaniacs will enjoy the fast-paced action and level of immersionDeathly Hallows Part 2has to offer.
you might rent or buyHarry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2atBlockbuster.co.uk.
Rating:
3 out of 5
