Leave the nonmagical world behind and enroll in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone for the PC. Be Harry Potter, wizard-in-training, learning to master all things magical in a world filled with adventure, fun, and danger. Encounter breathtaking challenges and unforgettable characters from J.K. Rowling's worldwide bestseller.
Players take the role of Harry Potter as he enrolls in Hogwarts and embarks on a journey to unlock the secrets of his own magical abilities. Along the way, Harry will explore the halls of Hogwarts and its surrounding grounds, study to be a wizard, learn Quidditch, collect objects to solve puzzles, become skilled at spells and potions, discover secret passages and locations, and interact with memorable characters from J.K. Rowling's magical world.
The PC version features an array of stealth-based gameplay as well as traditional encounters as players guide Harry through the halls of
Hogwarts, sneaking around to avoid confrontations with nosey characters like Filch and Peeves. Many of the adventures in the PC version are dynamic, leading to environments that change over time, such as moving stairs and relocating classrooms. The PC version also features a fast, arcade-style Quidditch game to further immerse players in the magical world of Harry Potter. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will be developed for the PC with ease of play in mind. The simple interface will consist of just the mouse and one key on the keyboard. The required system specifications will be minimal, ensuring that Harry Potter's biggest fans can easily install and play his latest interactive adventure.
- Fully navigable 3D environments
- Stealth-based gameplay sneak around, avoiding unpleasant encounters and unwanted guests
- Interact with over twenty unforgettable characters from J.K. Rowling¿s magical world
- Lead your house to victory in a fast-paced, arcade-style Quidditch match
- Four key types of obstacles and challenges
- Environments change as time passes. Stairs move and classrooms relocate
- Single-player game
Released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Europe.
System Requirements:
- Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP
- 266 MHz processor Intel Pentium II
- 32 MB RAM
- 500 MB free hard drive space
- 4x CD or DVD-ROM drive
- 4 MB graphics card PCI/ADP
- Direct 3D accelerator
- DirectX 8 compatible
- Keyboard
- Mouse
