LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

by Warner Bros

• Play through 24 story events and return to Hogwarts where there are 16 different lessons to attend
• Learn and use all new charms and spells including the 'Unforgivable Curses'
• Master advanced dueling skills to defeat Voldemort's Death Eaters as you battle toward the ultimate showdown with the Dark Lord himself
• Discover and unlock over 80 characters including, Fenrir Greyback, Bellatrix Lestrange and Professor Horace Slughorn
• Play with friends and family using easy drop-in/dropout co-op play that features dynamic split screen

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0051TL964
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches ; 3 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 11, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #690 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #12 in Video Games > Wii > Games > Action

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo Wii

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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is an Action-Adventure game that combines fun, familiar and family-friendly LEGO video game play mechanics with the storyline and characters of the latter half of the Harry Potter universe. The game is built on the events from the movie series ranging from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2. Features include: 24 story events, and 16 lessons, new charms, spells and dueling skills, new characters and drop-in/drop-out co-op support.

A single game that explores the last four Harry Potter movies using addictive LEGO style gameplay.
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Connect the Bricks of the Final Chapters

Based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry Potter's heroic adventures in the Muggle and wizarding worlds. From Privet Drive in Little Whinging to Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and Hogwarts - plus new locations including Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic, and Godric's Hollow - players will encounter new faces, new challenges and new magic, preparing them for the ultimate face-off against Lord Voldemort.

Gameplay

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 builds upon the magical gameplay, lessons and potion-making skills learned in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 to equip gamers with tools necessary to challenge a host of new foes and some familiar ones (including He Who Must Not Be Named). The game is action-packed from start to finish, including loads of new lessons, spells and bonus content for hours of family-friendly gaming.

Key Game Features

• Play through 24 story events and return to Hogwarts where there are 16 different lessons to attend
• Learn and use all new charms and spells including the 'Unforgivable Curses'
• Master advanced dueling skills to defeat Voldemort's Death Eaters as you battle toward the ultimate showdown with the Dark Lord himself
• Discover and unlock over 80 characters including, Fenrir Greyback, Bellatrix Lestrange and Professor Horace Slughorn
• Play with friends and family using easy drop-in/dropout co-op play that features dynamic split screen

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Product Description

Based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry Potter’s heroic adventures in the Muggle and wizarding worlds. From Privet Drive in Little Whinging to Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and Hogwarts – plus new locations including Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic, and Godric’s Hollow – players will encounter new faces, new challenges and new magic, preparing them for the ultimate face-off against Lord Voldemort.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

130 of 134 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun, but STILL glitchy as hell... November 12, 2011

By Catherine Price

Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

The first Harry Potter Lego Wii (years 1-4) is a lot of fun and this game (years 5-7) falls right in line, with scenes and sets that are reminiscent of the first game, but with different perspectives. However, we are already finding several places where the game freezes. This makes it very frustrating to play, when you have to repeat everything 5 times (literally) in a row and it still freezes! The worst freeze we've found so far (we're in year 6, haven't completed the game yet) is in Year 6 at the Weasley home. The use of the Aguamenti water spell is critical to getting through this section, but if you use it too much other than with an Aguamenti symbol, the game freezes consistently. We're also seeing freezing in the quonset hut with Arthur Weasley, and there doesn't seem to be a consistent cause for this.

It's extremely disappointing to pay $50 for a game that has, in no way, improved in this area. Traveler's Tales are making a mint off the HP franchise name, and the oddest part is this: they also make the Star Wars, Batman, Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean Lego Wii games and none of those is nearly as glitchy as the Harry Potter games! What the heck, TT? Do you have a completely sub-par team working on the games tied to the largest movie franchise in history? Get your game straight- it's not worth the frustration. I've already heard (on the day after its release) rumours of recall by TT. I'd recommend keeping your receipt if you've already ordered to be prepared to ask Warner Brothers and TT for a replacement disk, or perhaps wait a while to order to see if they get this fixed.

In all, lots of fun. My 5 year old and I love playing, but the frustration with glitches takes the fun down a few levels....

Sunday 13 November: An update - The game has definitely been recalled. If you have a bad copy, look for the Customer Service number on the inside of your booklet that came with the game. When you call, you'll go through a menu to indicate the game and gaming system you're using, then a customer service rep can take your information to have a replacement disc mailed to you when they become available. No word on when that is, but the process was painless - I even got through to them at 9:30 on a Sunday morning! Read more ›

55 of 59 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS GAME YET -- WAIT UNTIL THE BUGS ARE FIXED November 16, 2011

By Professional Book Buyer

Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   

This disc is even glitchier than the usual Lego Wii release. When you hit Year 6, you get stuck in the Weasley yard fighting fires -- your Wii will Freeze up hard and the only solution is to pull the power cord, reboot the Wii and start over--only to have it happen again and again. NOT FUN. According to Warner Bros Tech Support this is A) a known issue, but B) since the Wii can't accept a download patch (unlike PC, Xbox, etc), they will have to re-press new game discs and that will probably take "quite some time, it won't happen soon". At the moment I own a $50 drink coaster and I am NOT happy about it. I would wait until at least spring 2012 before buying it--they are going to need time to fix the bugs, then press new discs, then get those discs into the shipping channels. You don't want to chance getting stuck with one of these early dog versions.

BTW at the moment only the PC version has been formally recalled. The Wii (and other) versions have not, although the tech I spoke with wouldn't be surprised if that changed in the next few days. Apparently the bug reports are flooding in fast and furious. They def. rushed this one out the door before it was ready.

So much as the game itself was fun (what we could play of it), it is NOT worth purchasing yet. Wait until version 2.0 comes out with the glitches and bugs fixed. This is worse than the jungle/grass bug in Pirates. My kids -- and I -- are very disappointed in this poor showing from Warner Bros. The game is going back if I have any say in it.

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Glitches yes, but can be worked around November 25, 2011

By Marla

Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

As others have mentioned, we also came across a nasty glitch in the 6th year of this game. During the "A Not So Merry Christmas" chapter, you can get stuck with several glitches if you're not careful. These glitches will cause your Wii to freeze and you have no choice but to unplug it and start the level over. I had to do this 4 times to get it right, and also looked for a workaround online. If you want to figure it out for yourself, don't read any further.

THE GLITCH: using the Aguamenti spell to put out the flames on the right of the screen to advance to that area. Freezes up and you have to restart your Wii and replay the level.

THE SOLUTION: When you get in there, be sure to focus the Aguamenti spell on your target when you spray the small flames and spray them one at a time. The spell will not work on the large flames. DO NOT spray the flames over to the right. Ignore those for now. That was one of the glitches. Just spray the ones in front of the outhouse. You can do this as Mollie Weasley or any of the characters, but I used her and didn't have a problem. Do Wingartium Leviosa on the pile of logs on the ground where it will uncover a place for Lupin's werewolf to dig. He will dig up the handle to put on the outhouse. Change back to Lupin and place the handle where it guides you on the outhouse. Change back to the werewolf, pull the handle. The werewolf has the strength to do this without a potion. Change back to Lupin and you will find the Spectre Specs box - put those on. Start walking back and to the right and you will come across the hidden pieces to levitate. It will build the water tank that attaches to the water gun. Use your Aguamenti spell on the tank to fill it up.... Then jump up to the water gun and spray the large and small flames to the right to put them out.

If you want to see it all in action, here's a link to the video [...] Read more ›