Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Step into your fifth year at Hogwarts with this action-adventure title that finally delivers on the dream of a fully-explorable, seamless magical castle. The game is less about rigid level progression and more about becoming a student: you can wander the massive, movie-accurate grounds and hallways—from the Grand Staircase to the grounds—with virtually no loading screens. Your focus will be on the rebellion against Dolores Umbridge, which means recruiting members for Dumbledore’s Army by completing mini-quests for your fellow students. The core mechanic involves wand-waving to cast spells, which on certain consoles like the Wii, uses motion controls for a truly immersive experience. While the main tasks can sometimes feel like chores, the sheer joy of freely exploring the school, interacting with hundreds of objects, finding secrets, and practicing dueling makes this an incredibly charming and essential piece of the Harry Potter interactive universe.