

Nintendo DS Version DS ScreenshotThe Nintendo DS version of the game features a simplified version of the game mechanics of the home console version but lacks the co-op support of the home console version. Immobulus (consoles and Windows versions only).Several silly spells can be purchased at Diagon Alley, but they have little to no effect gameplay-wise outside of being entertaining, such as the spell that makes a plant grow out of the top of someone's head. While at Hogwarts, Harry, Ron, and Hermione will learn a number of spells, as well as partner with other characters that know spells they haven't learned yet during levels. This is brought into play because Hogwarts itself has collectibles that require the abilities of characters outside the main trio. Unlike other LEGO games, players can change characters while free roaming around Hogwarts with the use of Polyjuice Potion from a cauldron. The game can also be played split-screen with two players. Much like its predecessors, LEGO Harry Potter also includes a number of bonus levels for players to play and includes the option for players to customize their own bonus level. Nearly Headless Nick acts as a tour guide in Hogwarts, leading Harry and his friends to their next story level via a trail of "ghost studs." Diagon Alley contains shops which allow players to exchange their studs for unlockables such as new spells, extra characters, and special cheats. In LEGO Harry Potter, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts function as hub areas however, Hogwarts is a constantly changing environment and includes a number of puzzles and opportunities to unlock new characters within itself. Like previous LEGO games such as LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues, a hub world gives players a place to explore while also allowing them to go between levels. One major change from previous games is the way LEGO Harry Potter treats the hub system. Levels also include "students in peril" which players can rescue as well as Hogwarts crests that players can collect, both of which yield golden bricks. Much like other LEGO games, LEGO Harry Potter has a large number of collectibles for players to amass there are over 100 unlockable characters, 200 golden bricks for players to collect, and purchasable spells.


The cauldron may also clear obstacles in the game by exploding. Cauldrons can also be found around the game world with icons over them indicating certain potion ingredients that need to be found around the level and placed in the cauldron once this is done the potion inside can be drunk to convey powers such as invisibility, transformation into another character, super strength, or rapid aging. Characters in the game also have a selection of spells they can choose from, and puzzles often involve using the correct spell to solve them. As with previous LEGO games, different characters have different special abilities within the game, and puzzles often involve finding the right character to perform the right task to solve them. LEGO Harry Potter contains game-play very similar to the previous LEGO titles, but is structured more like a traditional action-adventure game. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Philosopher's Stone outside the US).This title follows the adventures and trials of the trio as they progress through their first four years at Hogwarts, with each year consisting of six levels.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is set in the Harry Potter universe with the usual batch of characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Rubeus Hagrid, Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape.
