Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2

by Electronic Arts

• Play as Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Seamus, Neville, Molly Weasley and Professor McGonagall as they each play their part in the defense of Hogwarts and the destruction of Voldemort
• Wield the power of accomplished wizards as you duel the most fearsome and formidable characters of the wizarding world
• Use your magical skills to defeat Death Eaters, Snatchers, and giants intent on destruction
• Experience the stunning environments of Hogwarts as you've never seen it before
• Play through the second half of the Deathy Hallows adventure

Product Details

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• ASIN: B004S0PNGY
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: July 12, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,909 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #100 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Games > Adventure
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Xbox 360

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 is a third-person Action-Adventure game that allows players to continue the adventures of Harry Potter. The second part of the Deathly Hallows release, players again take on quest to find and destroy the magical items known as Horcruxes, through which Lord Voldemort hopes to attain immortality. Features include: multiple playable characters, exciting wizard duels, diverse enemies including everything from Death Eaters to giants, and stunning game environments.

The Final Battle of Hogwarts

Step up and play the parts of your heroes in the epic finale of the entertainment event of the decade. Playing as Harry and other key characters in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 the video game, you are on a dangerous and urgent quest to locate and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, and with them, Voldemort. Break into the high security vaults of Gringotts Bank, escape Fiendfyre in the Room of Requirement and battle Voldemort's most powerful allies as you defend Hogwarts in this action-packed experience. Featuring the most epic battles of any Harry Potter games gone before, this is the ultimate showdown against Voldemort and his Dark Forces. The fate of the wizarding world rests in your hands in the final battle for Hogwarts.

Game Features

• Play the Parts of Your Heroes - Take on the role of different characters as each plays a pivotal role in the battle for Hogwarts. Play as Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Seamus, Neville, Molly Weasley and Professor McGonagall as they each play their part in the defense of Hogwarts and the destruction of Voldemort
• Epic Battles - Wield the power of accomplished wizards as you duel the most fearsome and formidable characters of the wizarding world
• Fight the Dark Forces – Use your magical skills to defeat Death Eaters, Snatchers, and giants intent on destruction
• Stunning Environments - Experience Hogwarts as you've never seen it before

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Product Description

The EA Play Label and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment bring you the second installment of the Harry Potter saga in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 2 videogame. The game will be released July 2011 and is based on the Warner Bros. Pictures film also due for release July 2011

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Harry Plodder and the Curse of the Movie License (2 1/2 stars) July 14, 2011

By D.L. VINE™ VOICE

Platform for Display:Xbox 360

Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

I loathed Part 1 with a passion. The controls were clunky and largely unresponsive, the graphics, save for a few character models, were muddy and poorly textured, and the gameplay was rudimentary at best with ridiculous and repetitious side missions that did nothing more than to give the player the illusion it was more varied than it really was. Well a year has passed since that last disaster and I have to say that EA has largely corrected the nagging issues I had with the first game.

One major gripe I had with Part 1 was the unresponsiveness of the controls when trying to take cover and how I would sometimes get hit with spells regardless if I was behind cover. The controls in Part 2 overall feel tighter. If you see an object you want to duck behind, you're most likely going to be able to without issue. The spell cast system has also been updated. Gone is the cumbersome weapon wheel. Not only did it distract from the action, it was overall pointless given that Stupefy was the only practical spell to use against enemies. Now you can switch in between spells with the click of a button which really opens up combat since it allows you to easily cast one-two combos at your foes. The game also encourages you to try different spells given the situation. For instance, Stupefy is good for short ranged enemies while horrible for enemies that are across the map. Expelliarmus helps to break an enemy's Protego shield so you can then finish him or her off with an Expulso spell which shoots rapid fire orbs. The aiming reticule has also been polished. In Part 1, it tended not to stick on enemies in crucial moments. In Part 2, not only does it stick, it forces you not to spam the trigger button as doing so leads to erratic shooting.... It's best to measure your shots so you'll know they're going to hit. Overall, I liked the combat. The fights were hectic with spells shooting over my head from all directions. At moments, I had to remind myself that there was no reload button as I took out Death Eaters coming from my right and my left while dug deep behind a wall.

Gameplay has also improved. There are no more pointless side quests or stealth missions that took away from the focus of the main narrative. Part 2 is strictly a linear affair with you plodding from checkpoint to checkpoint to progress the story along. The graphics seem much crisper this time around with more open and varied environments and impressive lighting. I liked how the game allowed you to play as different characters during the second half of the game. Granted, the mechanics are the same, yet it was a nice and welcomed variation. As a fan of the book, I was happy to be playing from different perspectives during the Battle of Hogwarts. The battle was a team affair with many heroes, not just Harry.

Now with the good, comes some of the bad. As much as I enjoyed the combat, it's basically the equivalent of whack-a-mole: Duck behind cover, wait till the enemy pokes out his or her head, and then shoot. There is very little variation to it as well. You either walk into a section of the map which triggers a slew of enemies to come charging out or you have to protect Hermione's backside as she tries to open a door. Not until the ending chapters which includes a fun chase sequence involving Harry and Professor McGonagall fighting a giant, etc., does the monotony break up a little bit. The game is also mercilessly short, about 4 hours and some change, for a $50 game with little replay value other than to boost your online rankings in some challenges which can be found in the main menu.

I'll never know why the last game of such a fantastic series of books and movies was more of a whimper than a grandiose send off. Part 2 is a lot better than Part 1, yet it still feels like a budget title. Though the movies have exceeded expectations, the last four or five games released by EA have been nothing more than decent to poor. Was this due to budgetary cuts or is it really as they say, difficult to produce a quality game based on a movie? Regardless, this may very well be the last Harry Potter game that we will see for quite some time (save Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7) and despite not living up to the source material, they have been a part of my Harry Potter universe as much as the movies, cups, t-shirts, key chains and action figures were. In the end, we can hope that a different developer can give this property the imagination and care it deserves. Read more ›

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive.... August 6, 2011

By Daren J.

Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

This game is good overall, but whether is comes to the graphics and the repetitive gameplay, the game gets 3 stars. The graphics are as if someone rubbed mud textured paint on the faces of the characters. Though, the game closely resembles the movie. The game is a mix of Call of Duty and The Harry Potter Franchise. Every turn there is spells coming your way, it got quite annoying. You should look forward to Ginny's level, very Fun. Possibly the best part in this game.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of action but a little short August 18, 2011

By D

Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I was not a fan of the Deathly Hallows Part 1 game and its awkward "spell wheel" and side missions, that maybe were somewhat true to the original story made it seem like it was just there to aggravate the player. But this game makes up for it with quick and easy spell selection which is good considering every time you turn around there are dark wizards shooting junk at you. The play is kind of the same; get shot at, find cover, shoot back, repeat, but if you are a fan of the movie and story you'll have a good time playing through it. The game doesn't take long to finish so that's a little bit of a gripe but a small one for me. Neville's and Ginny's levels were fun.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a movie game, but one of the better ones. October 12, 2011

By Adam

Platform for Display:Xbox 360

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Here's the deal--Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is a movie game. That means you should be skeptical. I was, but fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised. At its core, this is a first-person shooter dressed up like Harry Potter (or vice versa), with a pinch of Gears of War thrown in. Here's the rundown of the game's highs and lows.

Pros:
-Great graphics; the dark and brooding atmosphere of the latter HP movies is captured quite well here. Textures are usually crisp and clear, lighting is fluid and ambient, and character models and movements seem natural and realistic.
-Combat/spell-casting is fun. You're given a pretty wide variety of spells, and while you can stick with just one throughout the game, I thought it was genuinely (and surprisingly) fun to mix and match them during combat. You have the Harry Potter-equivalents of machine gun, sniper rifle, grenade launcher, bubble shield, etc.
-The HUD (heads-up display) is...well...nonexistent. There's nothing on the screen except the gameplay--no life bar, points, etc. I thought this was great, making the game more immersive, and it allowed more room to enjoy the view.
-WIDE variety of characters. You get to play as pretty much every significant character from the film, though some segments are very short, and the controls/spells are identical among everyone.

Cons:
-Length. It's not the longest game (about 12 levels, with each level taking less than 30 minutes), but you do have challenge modes for some replayability, though these are just repeats of the levels from story mode. You're also given the option of a new "expert" difficulty once you've completed the game. I played through on the hardest pre-expert difficulty, and it was a good challenge....
-The game can be a bit repetitive at times; basically, the rhythm is "find cover, throw spells, rinse, repeat." Playing as different characters does change things up a bit, but the concept is usually still the same. This is a combat-centric game, with a few "escape ___ while it's falling apart or you're being chased," though those are few and far between. There's no potion-making, quidditch matches, or any of the other gameplay concepts found in earlier HP games.
-Linear storyline--it's as linear as it gets. This might be expected though, since the game follows the movie quite closely; this may not necessarily be a con, depending on what you're looking for. On the bright side, all the levels are very pleasing to the eye, with an epic feel, at least.

The game does a great job of allowing you to relive the movie as a video game, and it looks and plays quite nicely. Overall, if you enjoyed the HP movies, particularly the last one, I think you'll really enjoy this game as well. It's not something you'll likely be playing for weeks--more like days--but it's a fun playthrough for anyone looking for a quick jaunt through the darker days of Hogwarts. Read more ›

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Graphics and accurate to the movie January 20, 2013

By Joseph Alphonso

Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Amazon Verified Purchase

Great Christmas present for my son. It is a great upgrade from the Lego Harry Potter games he was used to playing on the wii. Kept him entertained even after he beat the game. He is playing it through again for all the extras.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this game January 18, 2013

By Cat

Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Amazon Verified Purchase

The Deathly Hallows Part 1 game was dreadful: it was way too complicated for what it was. This one is so much better, not nearly as difficult. Love HP, love the games.