![]() ![]() There’s novelty in its card-battling system, too, which acts as a core gameplay element and the only means of moving through the school year. The extensive use of colours and shading also adds to the magical flair of the Wizarding World. The hand-drawn design of Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis a breath of fresh air from the realistic rendering of past Harry Potter games such as Hogwarts Legacy and Hogwarts Mystery, especially when it comes to the magical creatures and spells. The frequent nods to the original franchise seems more of a rethread, and chips away at the immersive element of this new storyline, diminishing the excitement of what lies next as players can more or less guess where the story is heading. Life as a second-year student exudes a sense of deja vu, with the arrival of a new professor setting the stage for a journey to the Chamber of Secrets, where a big battle occurs (familiar, much?). On top of greeting familiar faces, they also get to revisit and take part in iconic duels, including an epic showdown with You-Know-Who.įor all that the references are well and good, they do become a little too heavy-handed as the game progresses. As the story progresses, players can find exciting nuggets from the franchise. However, things take a turn for the worse when Ivy suddenly goes missing, prompting a quest to uncover the truth behind her disappearance and unusual behaviour when found. The first year at Hogwarts starts off relatively normal, with players getting sorted into their Houses (players can pick their House or let the game do it for them). The game will take players through the Hogwarts curriculum, adding subplots to save their friends and the Wizarding World that most students would not have to face. Other core characters (Ivy, Daniel, Robyn, Kevin, Lottie, Colby, Fischer) are introduced on the way to Hogwarts, and it’s only later in the game that the secrets behind their fresh faces begin to unravel. This will be the format for the most part, with players having a brief explanation on a new card before having to use it in a ‘sink or swim’ situation. Almost immediately, a card duel occurs, and players will find themselves squared up against an enemy, but don’t worry – the game gives instructions to avoid an early demise. Stepping foot into Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions marks the start of their journey, where they get to redesign their avatars, obtain their wands, and choose a winged friend. ![]()
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