Play Harry Potter und der Halbblut-Prinz (DE)(Independent) Online

Harry Potter und der Halbblut-Prinz came out for the Nintendo DS in 2009, developed and published by Electronic Arts. It was part of that wave of licensed movie tie-ins that filled the handheld's library, aiming to capture the atmosphere of the films while offering something interactive. The game follows the plot of the sixth book and film, placing you right in the middle of Harry's increasingly complicated life at Hogwarts.

You control Harry as he navigates the castle, attends classes, and uncovers secrets about Voldemort's past. The main goal is to progress through the story by completing objectives, which often involve using your stylus to cast spells by drawing specific shapes on the touch screen. You also brew potions by following timed ingredient sequences and duel other characters with quick, motion-based commands. The pacing is fairly straightforward, though some potion sequences can be unforgiving if your timing is off. It feels like a condensed, hands-on version of the movie's key moments, letting you wave your own wand for a change.