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Lego: Harry Potter
Aug. 10th, 2010 08:26 amDue to the.. exciting weekend, K and I agreed I could receive my birthday gift a little early, so this weekend, I finally got my mitts on Lego: Harry Potter.
For those of you who don't play Lego games, Lego games are puzzle/exploration games. You make your way through a scene. As an example, the first mission in Harry Potter has Harry and Hagrid walking into the Leaky Cauldron, finding their way into Diagon Alley, and eventually to Gringott's. Along the way, you'll do magic you'll put legos together to build objects, you'll collects studs, money in the Lego Games, and you'll puzzle your way through each scene.
In the middle of some of the scenes, you'll explore Hogwarts (there's much to see and much to puzzle through) and take lessons (which unlock different spells, abilities and potions you'll need to continue to make it through each level.)
Along the way, you'll meet your fill of boss battles (starting with the Troll in the Bathroom from Book 1, but there's more, much more.) and basically make your way through most of the major scenes in the first four movies.
Some of the scenes have interesting twists. Lego likes to offer two players the ability to make their way through a scene, so many of the scenes are tweaked for two players. For example, during Harry's first Quidditch match, you don't actually play as Harry, but as Ron and Hermoine as they leave the stands and get to Snape. There are some changes I can't say I love, for example at the end of the second book, Ginny isn't mostly dead. So you can play as Harry or Ginny to beat Tom and the Basilisk. I can't say I care for that one change.
All in all, I really like this game. It's ALOT of fun (All the Lego games have been, but I especially love some of the scenes. I dunno why, but I was REALLY amused with having to deal with Moaning Myrtle's Hissy Fit. If you've played the game, you know what I mean.) and GENERALLY not too hard (Some of the bosses, like the Whomping Willow, are not easy to figure out how to beat.), and holds pretty true to the books and movies. And my inner crazy collector is amused to explore new areas, unlock new collectables (over 160 different legomen you can collect, including many different costumes for Harry, Ron and Hermione and many of your favorite and least favorite characters.), etc.
All in all, it's a really good game. When they finally do Harry Potters Years 1-7, I'll definitely get that, especially if the keep the same basic kind of environment. I love exploring Hogwarts and finding all the secrets inside.
For those of you who don't play Lego games, Lego games are puzzle/exploration games. You make your way through a scene. As an example, the first mission in Harry Potter has Harry and Hagrid walking into the Leaky Cauldron, finding their way into Diagon Alley, and eventually to Gringott's. Along the way, you'll do magic you'll put legos together to build objects, you'll collects studs, money in the Lego Games, and you'll puzzle your way through each scene.
In the middle of some of the scenes, you'll explore Hogwarts (there's much to see and much to puzzle through) and take lessons (which unlock different spells, abilities and potions you'll need to continue to make it through each level.)
Along the way, you'll meet your fill of boss battles (starting with the Troll in the Bathroom from Book 1, but there's more, much more.) and basically make your way through most of the major scenes in the first four movies.
Some of the scenes have interesting twists. Lego likes to offer two players the ability to make their way through a scene, so many of the scenes are tweaked for two players. For example, during Harry's first Quidditch match, you don't actually play as Harry, but as Ron and Hermoine as they leave the stands and get to Snape. There are some changes I can't say I love, for example at the end of the second book, Ginny isn't mostly dead. So you can play as Harry or Ginny to beat Tom and the Basilisk. I can't say I care for that one change.
All in all, I really like this game. It's ALOT of fun (All the Lego games have been, but I especially love some of the scenes. I dunno why, but I was REALLY amused with having to deal with Moaning Myrtle's Hissy Fit. If you've played the game, you know what I mean.) and GENERALLY not too hard (Some of the bosses, like the Whomping Willow, are not easy to figure out how to beat.), and holds pretty true to the books and movies. And my inner crazy collector is amused to explore new areas, unlock new collectables (over 160 different legomen you can collect, including many different costumes for Harry, Ron and Hermione and many of your favorite and least favorite characters.), etc.
All in all, it's a really good game. When they finally do Harry Potters Years 1-7, I'll definitely get that, especially if the keep the same basic kind of environment. I love exploring Hogwarts and finding all the secrets inside.
