TITLE Harry Potter and the Philosophers’s Stone
GENRE Adventure
PLATFORM PC
DEVELOPER Know Wonder
US PUBLISHER Electronic Arts
UK PUBLISHER Electronic Arts
NORDIC PUBLISHER Electronic Arts
ONLINE PLAY No
Media Screenshots: %SCREENSHOTS%
Official Fact Sheet:
Players take the role of Harry Potter as he enrolls in Hogwarts and embarks on a journey to unlock the secrets of his own magical abilities. Along the way, Harry will explore the halls of Hogwarts and its surrounding grounds, study to be a wizard, learn Quidditch, collect objects to solve puzzles, become skilled at spells and potions, discover secret passages and locations, and interact with memorable characters from J.K. Rowling’s magical world.
The PC version features an array of stealth-based gameplay as well as traditional encounters as players guide Harry through the halls of Hogwarts, sneaking around to avoid confrontations with nosey characters like Filch and Peeves. Many of the adventures in the PC version are dynamic, leading to environments that change over time, such as moving stairs and relocating classrooms. The PC version also features a fast, arcade-style Quidditch game to further immerse players in the magical world of Harry Potter. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone will be developed for the PC with ease of play in mind. The simple interface will consist of just the mouse and one key on the keyboard. The required system specifications will be minimal, ensuring that Harry Potter’s biggest fans can easily install and play his latest interactive adventure.
- Harry Potter’s first adventure comes to life on the PC.
- Fully navigable 3D environments.
- Stealth-based gameplay allows players to sneak around, avoiding unpleasant encounters and unwanted guests.
- Interact with over twenty unforgettable characters from J.K. Rowling’s magical world, including Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Nearly Headless Nick, and the mysterious Professor Snape.
- Lead your house to victory in a fast-paced, arcade-style Quidditch match.
- Four key types of obstacles and challenges: physical obstacles, environmental puzzles, stealth objectives, and confrontations.
- Environments change as time passes. Stairs move and classrooms relocate.
- Single-player game.
- Faithful representation of the magical world created in J.K. Rowling’s best-selling novel.