Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
About the Game
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is based on the movie of the same name. players take the role of Harry Potter who has to fight against Lord Voldemort and his minions. The game is not completely linear - between the chapters Harry can explore the school at his own leisure.
Gameplay & Core Systems
If players do not want to walk and search around, they have two ways to cut a corner: portraits, which are unlocked during the course of the game, can be used to teleport instantly to another place. Exploration has mostly one goal: finding the 150 (more or less) hidden crests which unlock achievements and trophies. Because Harry lost his ability to jump and climb, he has to use spells to reach them. players will spend most of his time in three mini games: magic duels, brewing potions, and quidditch. The duels are used to learn new spells respectively improve the already known.
Standout Features
- Harry: The game is not completely linear - between the chapters Harry can explore the school at his own leisure.
- If players do not want to walk and search around, they have two ways to cut a corner: portraits, which are unlocked during the course of the game, can be used to teleport instantly to another place.
- Harry can also call a ghost which shows him the fastest way to the next mission.
- Exploration has mostly one goal: finding the 150 (more or less) hidden crests which unlock achievements and trophies.
- Because Harry lost his ability to jump and climb, he has to use spells to reach them.
- The duels are used to learn new spells respectively improve the already known.
- Harry basically faces other magicians and uses his spells to defeat them, e.g. by paralyzing them or by parrying their spells.
- To perform a spell players have to use his input device to recreate a certain movement.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p), PAL 50Hz, and PAL 60Hz.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | EA Bright Light | United States | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | EA Bright Light | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Nunchuk | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | EA Bright Light | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-30 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2009-07-03 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2010-07-03 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2009-06-30 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 30, 2009 | North America | PriceCharting |
| July 3, 2010 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay Product ID | 66176932 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 014633155488 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RH6E-USA-B0 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030930067021 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1902904516 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| asin | B001AZFSCO | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 66176932 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633155488 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633358285 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
