Harry Potter Complete is probably unlikely, considering how the first game was set up. In Star Wars Complete, everything could be shoved into a larger cantina, but Harry Potter's world doesn't work like that.
What do you mean? Diagon Alley/Leaky Cauldron work just fine to transition between years. I mean, if it worked for years 1-4, why wouldn't it work for 1-7?
Hogwarts, though. That's the real hub for everything, and it's heavily tied into the plot. Would years 1-4 have Hogwarts completely unaltered, while years 5-7 have an entirely different Hogwarts?
Going by the events of the book...I could see them doing that, yes.
Hell, technically speaking year 7 shouldn't even have Hogwarts as a hub at all from a story perspective
I think people might be putting too much thought into the central hub areas of Lego games
Just a quick question before I purchase Lego SW 3: Are there any nagging downsides on the Wii version? For some reason I've read players of the Wii version state that the game looks really inferior to PS3/360/PC versions. Now I don't have a problem with smaller resolution, but if it gets to the point where you'll miss details or splitscreen becomes more annoying due to it, I might just get it for the PC.
Not played SW3, but having played SW Complete, Indy and Batman on Wii, then moved to HP on 360, the Wii games are perfectly playable and the waggle is thankfully optional. The 360 version just looks prettier for obvious hardware reasons.
Just a quick question before I purchase Lego SW 3: Are there any nagging downsides on the Wii version? For some reason I've read players of the Wii version state that the game looks really inferior to PS3/360/PC versions. Now I don't have a problem with smaller resolution, but if it gets to the point where you'll miss details or splitscreen becomes more annoying due to it, I might just get it for the PC.
I don't see why it would. Granted, the last one I played on Wii was SW OT.
I wouldn't go the PC route though. I got Lego HP on PC (on sale for $6) and there are some serious game stopping glitches that STILL have not been patched. I don't know if LSWIII has any similar issues, but the fact they haven't fixed HP doesn't inspire confidence.
Lego Harry Potter is just glitchy in general, I think. In the Wii version, I managed to bug out the Gryffindor common room door by having Snape open the Slytherin door. So watch out for that, make sure you only use students on them.
I got Lego Pirates today- man it's fun. It took me a few minutes of "huh?" before I understood how Jack's compass worked. I really like how the puzzles have GIANT arrows pointing to them so it's easier to tell my son "Put the key on that crank, it has the HUGE arrow pointing to it" where before it's like "Ok, use your force powers and move that block over to the brown thing...no the OTHER brown thing"
Me and the wife have played tons of the LEGO games on the 360 (Star Wars complete, Indy 1&2, Batman, HP).
I think my personal favorite was HP (most puzzles, least combat, although it froze a bunch of times on us).
We're trying to play through Clone Wars right now, and it's been very frustrating. Coming from HP it seems way more difficult. The sections where they split you up have been particularly annoying; in the previous games if there was a tough area I could power us both through it. The vehicle levels are also problematic, but I remember they were a pain in the Complete Saga as well. I'm impressed by the huge armies they can put on the screen, but I'll admit even I sometimes lose track of what's going on.
We did download the Pirates demo, and that seems a lot more along the lines of what we are used to.
Unrelated question:
Are the 3DS titles the same as the console versions?
Started Lego SW 3 today, it's amazing. Only issue so far was low framerate on one ground-battle level. Love the ground battles, just beat the first one where you can set up your own bases. Will these increase in scale? I hope there will be more enemies attacking my bases later on, otherwise shield generators might be worthless. I really wonder how battles with all buildings and units unlocked, coupled with a decent number of control points would play out like, it can only get better! Also, I read somewhere that there's a whole "sidequest" revolving around taking control of planets through ground wars, where can I access these? I can target specific systems in the hub and change my location to them, but that's it.
Started Lego SW 3 today, it's amazing. Only issue so far was low framerate on one ground-battle level. Love the ground battles, just beat the first one where you can set up your own bases. Will these increase in scale? I hope there will be more enemies attacking my bases later on, otherwise shield generators might be worthless. I really wonder how battles with all buildings and units unlocked, coupled with a decent number of control points would play out like, it can only get better! Also, I read somewhere that there's a whole "sidequest" revolving around taking control of planets through ground wars, where can I access these? I can target specific systems in the hub and change my location to them, but that's it.
To unlock "Assault Mode" there are two big barriers you must destroy, which are in front of mission consoles. After the first time you interact with these specific consoles, the Assault Mode Republic and Assault Mode Separatist options will be available at any console in the game.
The Republic barrier is in one of the hangars on your ship. The Separatist one is on the Separatist ship and will require that you take a flight over there and dock in their hangar.
Each of the two barriers must be destroyed by spawning a vehicle and blowing them up with mega-firepower.
Started Lego SW 3 today, it's amazing. Only issue so far was low framerate on one ground-battle level. Love the ground battles, just beat the first one where you can set up your own bases. Will these increase in scale? I hope there will be more enemies attacking my bases later on, otherwise shield generators might be worthless. I really wonder how battles with all buildings and units unlocked, coupled with a decent number of control points would play out like, it can only get better! Also, I read somewhere that there's a whole "sidequest" revolving around taking control of planets through ground wars, where can I access these? I can target specific systems in the hub and change my location to them, but that's it.
To unlock "Assault Mode" there are two big barriers you must destroy, which are in front of mission consoles. After the first time you interact with these specific consoles, the Assault Mode Republic and Assault Mode Separatist options will be available at any console in the game.
The Republic barrier is in one of the hangars on your ship. The Separatist one is on the Separatist ship and will require that you take a flight over there and dock in their hangar.
Each of the two barriers must be destroyed by spawning a vehicle and blowing them up with mega-firepower.
Thanks for the info! Now all I've got to do is find that barrier and get something with more firepower then a motorcycle or ice cream van. I guess that means back to story mode!
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group Announce LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7
New Game Connects the Bricks of the Final Chapters
The Wizarding World Will Never Be the Same
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group are pleased to announce that LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7, the follow-up to the hit game LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, will be available holiday 2011 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the NGP system, the Wii™ system, the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems and Windows PC.
“We have built upon the first game and are giving fans even more magical abilities, puzzle solving and exploration, in addition to our distinctive brand of hilarious LEGO humor and charm.”
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™.
“In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, we are giving gamers a truly epic conclusion to the most successful movie franchise in history with delightful gameplay for fans of all ages,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “We have built upon the first game and are giving fans even more magical abilities, puzzle solving and exploration, in addition to our distinctive brand of hilarious LEGO humor and charm.”
“LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 offers Harry Potter and LEGO fans an immersive experience that is fun and accessible for players of all ages,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “With this game, TT Games captures everything fans love about the Harry Potter universe – and adds a distinct LEGO twist.”
“This game is a game of magic! LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 distills the drama and action of Harry Potter‘s magical world, and then gives players the chance to immerse themselves in their favorite characters and environments, where they can discover new adventures and have great fun,” said Lisbeth Valther Pallesen, Executive Vice President, LEGO CED. “TT Games has successfully combined a deep appreciation of the Harry Potter story with signature LEGO humor and superior production capabilities in another fantastic LEGO video game.”
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 the tools necessary to challenge a host of new foes and some familiar ones (including He Who Must Not Be Named). The upcoming title is action-packed from start to finish, including loads of new lessons, spells, and bonus content for hours of family friendly gaming.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is being developed by TT Games and will be published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.videogames.LEGO.com.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group Announce LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7
New Game Connects the Bricks of the Final Chapters
The Wizarding World Will Never Be the Same
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group are pleased to announce that LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7, the follow-up to the hit game LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, will be available holiday 2011 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the NGP system, the Wii™ system, the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems and Windows PC.
“We have built upon the first game and are giving fans even more magical abilities, puzzle solving and exploration, in addition to our distinctive brand of hilarious LEGO humor and charm.”
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™.
“In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, we are giving gamers a truly epic conclusion to the most successful movie franchise in history with delightful gameplay for fans of all ages,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “We have built upon the first game and are giving fans even more magical abilities, puzzle solving and exploration, in addition to our distinctive brand of hilarious LEGO humor and charm.”
“LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 offers Harry Potter and LEGO fans an immersive experience that is fun and accessible for players of all ages,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “With this game, TT Games captures everything fans love about the Harry Potter universe – and adds a distinct LEGO twist.”
“This game is a game of magic! LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 distills the drama and action of Harry Potter‘s magical world, and then gives players the chance to immerse themselves in their favorite characters and environments, where they can discover new adventures and have great fun,” said Lisbeth Valther Pallesen, Executive Vice President, LEGO CED. “TT Games has successfully combined a deep appreciation of the Harry Potter story with signature LEGO humor and superior production capabilities in another fantastic LEGO video game.”
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 the tools necessary to challenge a host of new foes and some familiar ones (including He Who Must Not Be Named). The upcoming title is action-packed from start to finish, including loads of new lessons, spells, and bonus content for hours of family friendly gaming.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is being developed by TT Games and will be published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.videogames.LEGO.com.
Not entirely unexpected, I wonder if down the line there will be a "complete" edition
Damnit, what do I have to do to access (what I assume is) the Mini-Kit Finder red hat? I know where it is, thanks to the Red Hat finder, but no clue how to make it show up.
I have all the rest. Got both "double treasures" then earned enough for the 10x (while trying to remember where the 8x was). The others fell quickly. 7680x is GO!
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Going by the events of the book...I could see them doing that, yes.
Hell, technically speaking year 7 shouldn't even have Hogwarts as a hub at all from a story perspective
I think people might be putting too much thought into the central hub areas of Lego games
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I don't see why it would. Granted, the last one I played on Wii was SW OT.
I wouldn't go the PC route though. I got Lego HP on PC (on sale for $6) and there are some serious game stopping glitches that STILL have not been patched. I don't know if LSWIII has any similar issues, but the fact they haven't fixed HP doesn't inspire confidence.
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Does Cotton (dude with parrot) have any useful skills or is he just a mook?
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I think my personal favorite was HP (most puzzles, least combat, although it froze a bunch of times on us).
We're trying to play through Clone Wars right now, and it's been very frustrating. Coming from HP it seems way more difficult. The sections where they split you up have been particularly annoying; in the previous games if there was a tough area I could power us both through it. The vehicle levels are also problematic, but I remember they were a pain in the Complete Saga as well. I'm impressed by the huge armies they can put on the screen, but I'll admit even I sometimes lose track of what's going on.
We did download the Pirates demo, and that seems a lot more along the lines of what we are used to.
Unrelated question:
Are the 3DS titles the same as the console versions?
Steam ID: 76561198021298113
Origin ID: SR71C_Blackbird
To unlock "Assault Mode" there are two big barriers you must destroy, which are in front of mission consoles. After the first time you interact with these specific consoles, the Assault Mode Republic and Assault Mode Separatist options will be available at any console in the game.
The Republic barrier is in one of the hangars on your ship. The Separatist one is on the Separatist ship and will require that you take a flight over there and dock in their hangar.
Each of the two barriers must be destroyed by spawning a vehicle and blowing them up with mega-firepower.
Thanks for the info! Now all I've got to do is find that barrier and get something with more firepower then a motorcycle or ice cream van. I guess that means back to story mode!
Steam ID: 76561198021298113
Origin ID: SR71C_Blackbird
Not entirely unexpected, I wonder if down the line there will be a "complete" edition
I have all the rest. Got both "double treasures" then earned enough for the 10x (while trying to remember where the 8x was). The others fell quickly. 7680x is GO!