While the concept was solid and entertained a loyal fanbase for more than two years, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is now shutting down. Any longtime fan of the Harry Potter world probably took note of this AR experience where players could explore the real world to interact with Harry Potter characters.
It stands to reason, then, that Niantic has explored other mobile AR titles since then, including Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, which premiered in 2019. The mobile Pokemon game was a revolutionary entry in augmented reality games, permanently establishing AR as part of Niantic's brand. In these battles, aurors have greater power over other wizarding professions, giving a sense that this Harry Potter game will go a little deeper than the collection focus of Pokemon Go.Niantic shot to international fame in 2016 when it premiered Pokemon GO.
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Three of us encounter a range of enemies for a series of battles and it's here that some of Wizards Unite's greater depth shows. These encounters are designed to be taken on with friends and there's a limit of five players for these battles - it's not open like Pokemon Go. (Think wingardium leviosa and the flick of the wand and you have the right idea.)īattling will occur in a number of different locations, from encounters out exploring to more difficult challenges in fortresses.įortresses are the Wizards Unite equivalent of Pokemon Go's gyms, a place where you're more likely to encounter multiple enemies - but the rewards are also higher. An inaccurate scrawl might not be effective enough. The more accurate it is, the better the spell is cast. When casting a spell, you'll get a pattern on the screen to follow with your finger. It takes some deft finger work, so there's some learning to be done and we found it to be more of a two-handed experience.
There are two elements to an attack, firstly you have to align your wand on the correct location indicated and then you can cast the spell and these are a little more tricky. It's a simple spell - all it takes is a diagonal swipe - but the combat is designed to be fast paced. The combat system in Wizards Unite is loosely turn-based, but you have the chance to cast a protego charm to protect yourself against attacks. We get some dragons liver - which might be useful for a future potion we want to make - and then we come across some more serious traces. You can swipe it around with your finger, casting your eyes over the locations you can visit, but also letting you tap items that are scattered around for general collection. It's similar to Pokemon Go and any players of that game will find that movement around the map is familiar. Moving on, we getting a taste of the exploration and discovery that Wizards Unite will offer. But one thing is certain, Harry Potter fans are everywhere and this will appeal to people who never cared for Pokemon.įlexing those Defence against the Dark Arts skills While Niantic have the world of Harry Potter to draw on, the AR aspects of the game, as improved and refreshed as they are, might not have the same impact as they did in 2016. Pokemon Go was entirely new, it was a new way of playing games, a new way to use your phone, it was brimming with innovation - and that was huge part of its success. Will it be bigger than that iconic game? It's hard to say. There's a lot to collect and do in the game and it feels as though there's more to play here than there was in Pokemon Go. For Harry Potter fans, there's a huge amount to explore and lots to get to grips with.
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While we've had the chance to enjoy the first thrills that the game has to offer, this was pre-release software, in a curated environment, packed full to game elements for us to enjoy.īut from what we've played so far, we're brimming with excitement. It hasn't yet been confirmed when Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will be released. The game is now available in the UK and the US, sending Harry Potter fans back out into the streets to get a taste of Wizards Unite and we've been amongst them.
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