introduction & brief description
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is a mobile role-playing game developed by Jam City and published by Portkey Games. The game was released in April 2018 and is set in the Harry Potter universe, specifically the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Players take on the role of a new Hogwarts student, and can create their own character and attend classes, cast spells, and make decisions that affect their story.
One of the main features of the game is the ability to attend classes and learn magic spells. Players can attend classes such as Defence Against the Dark Arts, Potions, and Transfiguration, and can learn new spells as they progress through the game. The game also features a dueling system, where players can challenge other students to duels and use the spells they have learned to defeat them.
The game also includes a branching narrative, where players can make decisions that affect their story. These decisions can range from choosing which classes to attend to deciding which friends to make and which enemies to avoid. The game also includes a variety of side-quests and activities, such as exploring the Hogwarts castle and grounds, and solving mysteries and puzzles.
The game is set in the time between Harry Potter’s birth and when Harry received his letter of acceptance to Hogwarts. Players can interact with familiar characters such as Professor Dumbledore, Professor Snape and Professor McGonagall. The game also includes original characters that players can interact with, such as Rowan, a new student and rival, and Merula, a student who is unfriendly with the player.
Hogwarts Mystery received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics praised the game’s storytelling and the ability to attend classes and learn magic spells, but criticized the game’s energy system, which limits the amount of gameplay that can be done before the player has to wait for energy to recharge or pay to refill it.
Overall, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is a mobile game that allows players to experience the magic and wonder of the Harry Potter universe. It offers a unique and engaging story, with the ability to attend classes and learn spells, and make choices that affect the player’s story. But, it has been criticized for its energy system which some player found it limiting. It’s a game that is perfect for Harry Potter fans, but may not appeal to those who are not familiar with the series.
