Based on the 2009 summer movie blockbuster of the same name -- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, offers the fans by the action-filled video game universe of Harry Potter.

In this game, Players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry who survives a distressing sixth year. In the game story, Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizard worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is keener upon preparing him for the final battle that is fast approaching. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

This game features both engrossing single player, as well as additional unique play features. During their adventures, players will have a chance to involve in exciting wizard contests, mix and concoct magical ingredients in potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. In short, it’s up to the players as the tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again. Here players get a chance to explore Hogwarts at night, taking on nighttime missions while the castle sleeps. Controls are very easy to the players where they can easily achieve their mission through their effective gameplay.

From the overall aspects, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is an action - packed game that is setting up the pace for huge impacts all around the global markets through its different storyline and more magical spells.

A lot of games based on movies stink and of course these games are rushy. Few games based on movies have good reviews (Take "X-Men Origins: Wolverine for example).

http://www.metacritic.com/game...ndthehalfbloodprince

It turned out that the game has mixed reviews. Most of them are leading to negative.

There's a quote which is quite LOL:

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Quote by 1UP:

The game should be called "Harry Potter and the Half-Assed Game."

But IGN said it's good, so it's a mystery...