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FranchiseHarry PotterSeriesHarry Potter

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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First release
Jun 30, 2009
Genres
Adventure · Open world, Action, Fantasy
Platforms
Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Mac, Xbox 360

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince features the exploration of Hogwarts and casting spells on objects around the school, similar to its predecessor. The game also includes multiplayer games, classes, different times of day, Quidditch, Wizard Duels and Potion making. The Marauder's Map is included in the game, with progress opening other parts of the school. Harry can also call Nearly Headless Nick to show him around the school. Harry is the main playable character in the game, but Ron and Ginny are also available in two levels.

Also known as Harry Potter und der Halbblutprinz, Harry Potter y el misterio del Príncipe, Harry Potter i Książę Półkrwi, Harry Potter et le Prince de Sang-Mêlé
… See more, Harry Potter 6, HP6, Harry Potter e il Principe Mezzosangue, Harry Potter e o Enigma do Príncipe, Harry Potter e o Príncipe Misterioso,

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Storyline
In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Dumbledore prepares Harry for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching as Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defences and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information about Voldemort's power.Read more

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Dumbledore prepares Harry for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching as Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defences and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information about Voldemort's power.

Release dates
Wii
Jun 30, 2009
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 30, 2009
PlayStation 2
Jun 30, 2009
All 12 release dates
PlayStation 3
Jun 30, 2009
Mac
Jun 30, 2009
Xbox 360
Jun 30, 2009
Wii
Jul 03, 2009
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 03, 2009
PlayStation 2
Jul 03, 2009
PlayStation 3
Jul 03, 2009
Mac
Jul 03, 2009
Xbox 360
Jul 03, 2009
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Completionist
10h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
ghosts, exploration, wizards, magic, flight
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At a Glance

Critic Score
66
Completionist (IGDB)
10h
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Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
  • Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles
IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026
Also in 7 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026