Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a two-part action-adventure video game developed by EA's Bright Light Studio and published by Electronic Arts. Part 1 of the game was released on 16 November 2010 in the United States, 18 November in Australia and on 19 November 2010 in Europe and India to coincide withthe film's release date.[3][6][7] Part 2 of the game will be released to coincide with the second part of the film. The game was released on the Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Mobile platforms.The game is based on the book and film of the same title. It follows protagonists Harry Potter, Ron Weasleyand Hermione Granger who set out to destroy the seven Horcruxes, which will help them to defeat Lord Voldemort, the game's antagonist.
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The gameplay for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 will be different from the previous games after developers decided the game required a new direction to suit its growing adult audience.[8][9] The player will control the character Harry Potter from a third person over-the-shoulder camera, and will be played in the style of a third-person shooter.[10][11] The Deathly Hallows: Part Igame will include a progression system where Harry gains experience and can upgrade his spells.[11]
Combat in Deathly Hallows: Part 1 will involve casting spells by tapping the buttons (each a different spell) on the d-pad. The player will be able to change the spells on the d-pad by going to the menu and selecting the weapon wheel.[9] The spells in Deathly Hallows: Part I include Stupefy, Expelliarmus, Confringo, Confundo, Expulso, Impedimenta, Wingardium Leviosa, Protego (which can be upgraded to Protego Totalum by entering a specific unlock code), Expecto Patronum, Petrificus Totalus, Finite Incantatem (to free other wizards from Petrificus Totalus) and a Four-Points spell that points which way to go.[12][1] The spells will also have an effect on enemies and the environment with the player being able to use Wingardium Leviosa to throw objects at other players or to clear paths and the Confundo spell being able to make the enemy fight for the player (which is used in a sniper point of view).[9][11] Head shots will also be a feature in the game with the player being able to control Harry to aim a spell at their opponent's head.[13] Part of the combat sequences will involve the cover-based gameplay where the player hides behind an object to protect themselves against their opponent until it has been destroyed.[14]
Potions will once again be involved with the player collecting them throughout the world of the game. The player will be able to use the Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder and Garrotting Gas to make an escape while the Exploding Fluid can be used to blast away multiple enemies.[15] The game will also include potions which are beneficial to the player's health including Elixir of Life, Strengthening Solution, Fire-Protection Potion, Murtlap Essence and Blood-Replenishing Potion.[1] When there is an infestation the player is able to use the Doxycide potion while the Polyjuice Potion can be used as a disguise from enemies.[15][1] The Felix Felicis potion will allow the player to temporarily cast perfect spells and avoid enemy fire.[15]
During stealth missions the player can progress through the level using the Polyjuice Potion, Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder or the Invisibility Cloak.[16] While maneuvering under the Invisibility Cloak the player must move slowly to ensure the stealth meter on the screen does not turn red.[16] If the meter has turned red it means the player is in danger of getting caught and must stay still until the meter has re-generated.[16][17] When the player gets close enough to an enemy while under the Invisibility Cloak they are able to cast a stunning spell at them, or use the shield charm as a knock-out melee attack.[17]
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