A brand new Harry Potter-inspired sport proven off at Steam Subsequent Fest needs to be on each fan’s wishlist, and there’s a playable demo you’ll be able to try proper now.
Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the Worldwide Crime Syndicate is a sport that wears its PS1 Harry Potter inspirations proudly upon its wizard gown sleeves. Not like Hogwarts Legacy, this unofficial parody sport goals to capitalize on the sillier facet of the wizarding world.
Gamers are tasked with exploring Grumblemort’s wizarding college (sure, that’s his actual identify), and uncover the evil vault deep throughout the citadel’s dungeon. Sounds fairly acquainted, proper?
Properly, not like the PS1 classics, Harry Potter followers don’t should go on their magical journey alone. As a substitute, you’ll be able to group up with different wizards in each on-line PvP and cooperative play, including an additional layer of insanity to your playthrough. There’s additionally a “multitude of spells to be taught” and what’s extra thrilling is that they can be utilized on different gamers.
The total roster of spells has but to be introduced, however the demo did present how one spell turns gamers’ our bodies to jelly – maybe impressed by the notorious Jelly-Legs Curse from the Wizarding world – making them flail round, whereas one other permits you to raise objects and different gamers. If that wasn’t thrilling sufficient, Secret Agent Wizard Boy additionally options potion lessons, effectively, form of.
In case you handle to find a cauldron, you’ll be capable to chuck in components that reward you with distinctive concoctions. For instance, placing the sport’s lethal landmines into the cauldron will reward you with a devastating Explosive Potion, which might be thrown at different gamers or used to blow open hidden paths.
One other potion will increase your spell energy, giving your magical skills slightly additional oomph. Whereas Secret Agent Wizard Boy’s launch date has but to be introduced, extra spells and potion mixtures will probably be added upon the sport’s launch.
Both manner, if you happen to’re a fan of Harry Potter and liked the PS1 video games, you then’ll need to add Secret Agent Wizard Boy to your Steam wishlist and obtain the demo.