Format:CD-ROM Platforms:Windows Vista, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP Genre:fantasy_action_games ESRB:Everyone 10+ Media:CD-ROM Autographed:No Memorabilia:No Number Of Items:1 Batteries Included:No Operating System:Windows 2000 Shipping Weight (lbs):1 Dimensions (in):0.1 x 0.1 x 0
Release Date:June 30, 2009 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Features:
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Local 2-player multiplayer play option available.
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Take part in thrilling wizard duels, battling against Death Eaters in Hogwarts, Inferi in the Horcrux cave and much more.
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Create magical potions with Professor Slughorn using the Half-Blood Prince¿s Potions book.
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Take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory.
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You may even get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements as you journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
The Story In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince the Video Game, Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates. And then there’s Hermione, simmering with jealously, but determined not to show her feelings. Yet as romance blossoms throughout Hogwarts, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again. Gameplay Like earlier video game releases in the Harry Potter franchise, the action in Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince the Video Game revolves around the exploration of Hogwarts and the action that results from what you uncover. The game features both an engrossing single player mode as well as local multiplayer modes for up to two players. During their adventures, players will have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince. Key Features
Compete for Gryffindor in the Hogwarts Quidditch Cup as you take on Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin in the most exciting wizarding sport.
Perfect your Quidditch skills and prove you can dodge a Bludger and can catch the Snitch.
Take part in thrilling wizard duels, battling against Death Eaters in Hogwarts, Inferi in the Horcrux cave and much more.
Join the Gryffindor Dueling Club. Perfect your dueling skills before you take on the other houses. Will you become the Dueling Club champion?
Create magical potions with Professor Slughorn using the Half-Blood Prince’s Potions book.
Explore Hogwarts at night, taking on nighttime missions while the castle sleeps.
When you get stuck, call on Nearly Headless Nick for clues and tips to help you complete your challenges.
Relive the action of the movie...from the Hogwarts Express, to the dramatic revelation of the Half-Blood Prince.
See more of the wizarding world as you explore new magical places like The Burrow, the Horcrux cave and more.
Travel with Dumbledore to piece together Voldermort's past, and sneak around Hogwarts to discover Malfoy's secrets.
Local 2-player multiplayer play option available.
System Requirements:
PC
Mac
OS:
Windows XP SP2 / Vista SP1
OXS Leopard (10.5.5)
Processor:
1.8GHz or faster
1.8GHz Intel Core Duo
RAM:
256MB more/512MB more Vista
256MB or more
Disc Drive:
8x DVD ROM or faster
8x DVD ROM or faster
Hard Drive:
5GB hard disk space or more
5GB hard disk space or more
Video Card:
DirectX 9.0c (or higher) compatible card
ATI X1600, Intel X3100 or equivalent with 128MB VRAM
HP & HBP computer gameJanuary 7, 2010 Robin(Texas) My 9 year old daughter and I have both had lots of fun playing this game.
Medical Alert: Everyone threw-up playing this game!December 24, 2009 James 0 out of 3 found this review helpful
We tried out the game and everyone got sick, (they threw-up), because of the graphics make the focus change as you move the character around environment. The whole environment constantly moves so its a very sickening experience and it does not take long to take effect. The previous game (Order of the Pheonix), was fine, because it did not have that effect, if they could add the new features to that program it would be great.
This is a disgrace of the Harry Potter franchise!
Always a great giftDecember 1, 2009 Carrie(Missouri) I ordered this game for my little brother as a Christmas present. He loves all of the Harry Potter games, and they are done so well in the PC format. I have no doubt that the graphics on this will even surpass the last.
Newbie Loves ItOctober 30, 2009 LB(Hoboken, NJ) This is my first experience playing a computer game for any length of time. I LOVE it. This game is extremely addictive. As a huge Harry Potter fan, I can tell you that every time you put the CD in your computer, you feel like you're at Hogwarts. The graphics are great, and many cast members lent their voices. There is so much to see and do in this game, and if you are new to the gaming experience, this is a great way to learn.
It does play pretty slowly in my PC--I had to lower the resolution and close any other programs running, but it's still very fun.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood PrinceSeptember 14, 2009 R. Stauft(Santa Rosa, USA) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's an O.K. game not the greatest but not the worst either. I've played much better games, but overall I would recommend this game to others. That is if you like Harry Potter or are a fan.
