Ahoy there me lads and lasses! Me just finished rewatching the Harry Potter movies, and it was amazing. It’s the nth time that I watched this film, and it never gets old. Aye, I’m a huge fan. Before that, I also read all the books. It’s magical and it was interesting how I and all other fans saw the characters grow throughout the series. Of course, I wouldn’t miss trying games that are also related to it, and one of them is called Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells by Zynga. So, batten down the hatches and let’s start the review.
It’s nostalgic
It gives a nostalgic feel, especially for Harry Potter fans because everything from the settings to the spells will remind you of the novel turned movie. Even if you’re not a fan of the film, you probably have seen one of the installments or you are at least familiar with it, so there will also be a sense of familiarity when you play the game.
It’s free and the ads are not annoying
The game is free to download and play. Although there are ads, they are not too much, so you will not be annoyed. However, the levels get harder as you progress, some of them gets frustrating. In-app purchases are available, although you are not required to buy them, it may feel that you are forced to when you get to the said difficult levels. There are also times that the game hangs or freezes out of nowhere, which could add to the frustration.
The graphics are superb
As mentioned, the graphics will remind you of the Harry Potter films. So, you will be instantly happy if you are an enthusiast. The animations are also amazing, especially when you cast spells. You will feel the magical vibe of the game.
There are thousands of levels to unlock
This is a match 3 puzzle game, which has similar gameplay as other games under the same genre. Besides the theme, other things that make it different is creating your own avatar, collecting creatures, and casting spells. There are thousands of levels as of this writing, which gives you plenty of time to play. This is perfect for those who are into this type of app.
The good
You can get the game for free and the ads are not that annoying. It’s nostalgic for Harry Potter fans as it effectively presented that theme. There are thousands of levels to play with superb graphics and exciting animations.
The bad
The higher levels can be too difficult to complete that you may have to repeat them several times, or you might feel forced to make an in-app purchase. It may also hang or crash out of nowhere, which could affect the game experience.
The verdict
Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells is highly recommended for match 3 puzzle game lovers, especially those who are Harry Potter fans. This free game will take you down memory lane as it has scenes and characters from the Harry Potter films. There are also thousands of levels to unlock, which gives you plenty of playing time.
