Have you received your free PS3 game console and you are wondering what games to play with it? If you are a fan of the Harry Potter series of books, you might like to play the role of Harry in the game “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” which, of course, is the sequel to “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” from EA Games. This fantasy adventure game has been designed for those who have read the books because you would not be able to understand much of the storyline if you have not read them.
In this game that you would be able to readily play in your free PS3, you play the role of Harry Potter as he returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year. You participate in various classes, including Potions where you try your hand at combining various magical ingredients. You may also take part in wizard duels or play as the Seeker for the Quidditch team of the house of Gryffindor. You may also become involved in the romantic adventures of Ron as you move towards the conclusion of the story where you discover who really is the Half-Blood Prince.
Specifically for your free PS3, you would be able to hone your skills in Quidditch, particularly in catching the Snitch and in evading the Bludger. You may also participate in the Gryffindor Dueling Club before you fight with the representatives of the other houses. Your primary goal in this segment is to earn the honor of being Dueling Club champion.
If you like mystery and discovering things, you may enjoy the segment where you are able to explore Hogwarts during the night and take on a number of missions. In the Potions class of Professor Slughorn, you can try the various formulas that you will find in the Potions book of the Half-Blood Prince.
You can also use your free PS3 to explore various magical places including the Horcrux cave and the Burrow. You may also choose to accompany Dumbledore in his attempt to uncover the various missing pieces to the puzzle regarding Voldemort’s past. For on-the-spot assistance, you may ask for help from Nearly Headless Nick.
Some gamers have expressed their disappointment that the characters in the video game poorly resemble their human counterparts and the fact that game play is much too simple. It has been pointed out that the redeeming factor of the game is the faithful representation of Hogwarts school as described in the book. Like in the Order of the Phoenix, players may explore the various nooks and crannies of Hogwarts. You can try your hand at going through the various portraits on the walls and try to find you using the moving staircases.
Some players have also indicated that the activities needed to play the role of seeker at Quidditch are way too simple. This simplicity has also been derided in the segment where the player is given the option to combine various ingredients to make different kinds of potions.
