Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is an action-adventure game developed by EA Bright Light and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, released in late 2010 for the Nintendo DS.

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, you take on the role of Harry Potter, accompanied by Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, on a critical mission to locate and destroy Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes. The game makes full use of the Nintendo DS's touch screen; your stylus becomes your wand, allowing you to directly aim spells at approaching Death Eaters and other threats. When enemies appear, you tap on the screen to cast spells like Stupefy or Protego for defense. You'll also encounter situations requiring stealth to bypass patrols or simple environmental puzzles that involve interacting with objects using your spells.

Progression in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 involves moving through various locations from the film, completing objectives that often center on combat encounters or reaching specific points in the environment. As you advance, you can upgrade your spells, enhancing their power or effect. The gameplay emphasizes direct control over your magical abilities, making each confrontation and interaction feel immediate. The core focus for this version on the DS is on the action of fighting and surviving the wizards' war as the trio becomes fugitives.