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Book of Spells is the first title for Wonderbook, the latest addition to the PlayStation experience. Written by Miranda Goshawk over two hundred years ago, the Book of Spells can be found in the Restricted Section of the Hogwarts library. This advanced textbook will assist students on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or wizard. Play Book of Spells free video slot game from Tom Horn Gaming without the need to register, download or install anything. This gambling game is the perfect starter pack for any aspiring sorcerer or sorceress, revealing 5 reels with symbols that depict owls, snakes, moonlit castles, threatening yet wise-looking professors and a book that is literally aglow with magic spells.
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Developer(s) | SCE London Studio[1] |
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Series | Wizarding World |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
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Genre(s) | Augmented reality |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Book of Spells (or Wonderbook: Book of Spells) is a 2012 augmented reality video game for the PlayStation 3. It was developed by SCE London Studio in conjunction with J. K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment as a companion to the Harry Potter series. The game is based on Book of Spells, a fictional book by Miranda Goshawk released about 200 years from the event date. Book of Spells received mostly positive reviews from critics, praising the use of augmented reality and the PlayStation Move, while criticizing the game's short length.
Gameplay[edit]
The user casts spells by drawing shapes with the PlayStation Move controller, while the book itself uses augmented reality technology to appear on screen via the PlayStation Eye. The Move controller itself appears on screen as a wand,[3] and may draw patterns on screen to launch spells.[4]
Book of Spells is designed to be an interpretation of learning spells at Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter universe,[5] with the 'book' itself having been written in the Harry Potter universe over 200 years ago by Miranda Goshawk.[4] At the end of each chapter, a poem will describe a failed Hogwarts student in order to teach the user a lesson in the manner of Aesop's fables.[6]
At the start of the game, players choose one of the four Hogwarts houses, and one of three different wands. If, however, the player has a Pottermore account, they can link it to the game, in which case the in-game choices will reflect those they made on the site.
In addition to the specific spells covered by each chapter, the player is sometimes given the opportunity to briefly make use of other spells, such as the Oppugno Jinx. The player, however, does not actually learn the gestures for these spells and thus is not tested over this material.
Development[edit]
Promotion at IgroMir 2012
To develop the game the Sony Computer Entertainment team worked with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, who described it as 'the closest a Muggle can come to a real spellbook'.[3] Rowling had previously worked with Sony on her Pottermore website, and the company at one point had an exclusive contract to release Harry Pottere-books.[7] The game was launched as the first title for the Wonderbook on the PlayStation 3 at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo.[3][8] It was released in the United States on 13 November, 15 November in Australia, and 16 November in Europe.[2]
Reception[edit]
Book of Spells received mixed to positive reviews from game critics. It holds a 72 on Metacritic, indicating 'Mixed or Average reviews.' Critics praised the use of the Wonderbook technology by the use of both the PlayStation Move and augmented reality, while criticizing the game's short replay value.[9] The Book of Spells was nominated for a BATA in the ‘Game Innovation 2013′ category.[10]
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Sequel[edit]
The second Harry Potter-themed Wonderbook game is Book of Potions, released in 2013.
References[edit]
Book Of Spells Video Game
- ^'PlayStation® Official Site - PlayStation Console, Games, Accessories'. PlayStation.
- ^ ab'Wonderbook: Book of Spells Release Date Confirmed'. 25 September 2012.
- ^ abcSherwin, Adam (5 June 2012). 'J.K. Rowling to revive Harry Potter as Sony launches Book of Spells game for PlayStation 3'. The Independent. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^ ab'Vita to be used further in play with PlayStation 3; JK Rowling teams up on Wonderbook'. Washington Post. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^Hoggins, Tom (5 June 2012). 'E3 2012: JK Rowling working with Sony on interactive storybook'. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^Greenwald, Will (5 June 2012). 'Sony Unveils PS3 Wonderbook Accessory With Harry Potter Title'. PC Magazine. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^'Harry Potter Launches New Sony Wonderbook'. Forbes. 4 June 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^Robertson, Andy (15 June 2012). 'E3 2012: Wonderbook preview'. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^'Wonderbook: Book of Spells'. Metacritic. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^''Wonderbook: Book of Spells' nominated in Game Innovation 2013 category at BAFTA Game Awards'. 13 February 2013.
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Book_of_Spells&oldid=965639163'
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An evil witch has kidnapped Victoria's parents and now it's up to her to save them! But first, Victoria needs to learn the fine art of magic.Dive into a magical world of witches and wizards. Travel through magical lands, relaxing music and help Victoria collect unique items along her journey to become a witch. Learn from the ancient Book of Spells in this engaging Match-3 game and prove your skills in challenge mode! Games like caesar.
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OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10
CPU: 1.0 GHz
RAM: 1024 MB
DirectX: 9.0
HDD: 175 MB
CPU: 1.0 GHz
RAM: 1024 MB
DirectX: 9.0
HDD: 175 MB