Finally the Lego Harry Potter release date arrived and this new Lego Harry Potter video game is taking the summer by storm. It is already receiving rave reviews for both the Wii and Nintendo DS versions, although is also available on many other platforms.

Fans of the Harry Potter toys, books and films will love being whisked off into well known scenes such as the Lego styled Diagon Alley and a very detailed and grand 3D version of Hogwarts Castle in this new video game.

Children aged 7 and over will be able to enjoy Harry Potter’s first four years (aka the first four books) at Hogwarts in a whole new way by casting their own spells and cooking up their own magic potions. They will feel as if they are really attending Hogwarts School as they go to lessons, talk to teachers, mix up their potions, fly on their broomsticks and undertake various tasks to complete the game.

There are over 140 popular characters that they can play as in this Lego Harry Potter game. These obviously include Harry, Ron and Hermione but there are many more on top such as Fang, Hagrid’s dog! Whichever character you choose has their own special abilities whether this is riding a broomstick or being able to perform different magic spells. There is a special Lego magic spell that all characters can cast though which moves and builds Lego bricks into walls, stairs or other objects. You will also learn more spells and potions as you progress through the game, just as if you were in the real school.

   

The graphics are great giving rise to beautiful scenery. The story part is very faithful to the films and there are many comedic moments to keep everyone laughing. One downside of story mode though is that it cannot be skipped over to dive straight into the gaming section. This waiting around can be annoying for children impatient to play the game.

This game is less of a fighting game than other Lego games. It is more of a learning journey where you explore Hogwarts to uncover secrets and solve mysteries and puzzles along the way. You will need to use the new spells and potions you have learned to help you out, but don’t get them wrong or you might turn into a frog.

You can easily play with friends and family using co-operative play where players can join or leave the game as they please as well as change characters. This game is great for younger players as you do not die, you just regenerate and lose a few Lego studs that you are supposed to collect as you play. This ensures older and younger siblings can play happily together as the youngsters won’t get frustrated when they mess things up. There is no prior Harry Potter knowledge required to play the game, so any children that are just into magic will still love it.

If your child prefers action games, then this is probably not the game for them. This could be deemed more educational as other than smashing a few things, it is all about solving puzzles. It is quite easy to play but does need you to think at certain points.

If you want to join in with your kids go for the Wii version. It is more parent friendly and you won’t be able to stop yourself from wanting to have a go. The only downside to the Lego Harry Potter DS version is the need to use the stylus for everything as opposed to the buttons. This can be frustrating if you are used to playing with buttons, especially when the console misreads your stylus action, and also seems to slow the game down.

This interactive journey follows Harry and friends through their first four years as a budding wizard. Your children will be kept quiet for hours as they make potions, cast spells and solve puzzles. They can play on their own, with friends or even with you and with the combination of the Lego and Harry Potter brands, you know you are buying a quality product.

Check out prices and further reviews for:

Lego Harry Potter Wii

Lego Harry Potter PS3

Lego Harry Potter PSP

Lego Harry Potter XBox 360

Lego Harry Potter PC

Lego Harry Potter NDS

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