Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) for Xbox 360

2023-06-04 13:05:59

Immerse yourself fully in the magical world.

released in the year 2007 para Xbox 360, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, based on the movie of the same name and year, went beyond being the typical game based on the movie hit of the day. This is a surprisingly well-developed open-world action game that would delight gamers. fans of this beloved franchise. We have had to wait 16 years to see a game at the level of this one again: Hogwarts Legacy.

At that time, the film saga was taking a new turn, as were its protagonists. The young characters and their respective actors they were beginning to enter adulthood, while the public (particularly the one who had grown up with the Potter phenomenon, as is the one who writes this to you) was also having a not so childish age. This seemed to have a ripple effect on the franchise, as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix touches on more serious themes and a darker tone than previous editions.

Until then, the games Harry Potter were basically a linear recreation of the film events on which they were based, probably to take advantage of the success of the film they accompanied. This time everything changed, as the developers set out to create something more than just a plugin. Making use of the new advances and capabilities of the technology available the recently released Xbox 360, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is ​​a complete departure from the previous games. on this occasion the action takes place in an open world in which players guide Harry through Hogwarts Castle and its grounds, populated with photorealistic landscapes and characters (does that ring a bell?).

Regarding the gameplay, the change of Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix from a platform game to a sandbox adventure it is worthy of a franchise with so many fans in the world. Here the playerss are free to explore the Hogwarts grounds in a way never seen before. The sheer amount of detail in the game, from character names to furniture and decor, make it the most immersive experience that Harry Potter fans have always wanted.

Hogwarts settings are extensive, well detailed and they leave players a lot to discover, such as the many secrets to be found and the side quests to be completed. These missions range from defeating the school’s chess champions to cleaning parts of the castle, something that is honored in the latest Hogwarts Legacy. In exchange, players can unlock concept art and video interviews with the developers, and most enticingly, with the movie cast raving about the game.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is ​​the game that fans of the saga have always wanted and of which many of us keep fond memories. To this day, many things will throw us back, such as rather crude movement controls or a graphic section that has not aged particularly well. But we must thank EA for launching a totally different product from what they had been launching up to now. Unfortunately the title is not backwards compatible with current Xbox consoles, so there is no other than dust off our beloved Xbox 360 to enjoy it.