Quantcast


Expect some Zelda in the DS version of LEGO Harry Potter photo

The DS version of LEGO Harry Potter won't be like the Wii version. In fact, it'll be something akin to Zelda according to lead designer Arthur Parsons.

"This time the DS version is a completely different game," Parsons told Official Nintendo Magazine in a recent interview. "LEGO Batman was a very similar game, whereas LEGO Harry Potter is completely different."

But what is? "It's an isometric adventure style game," he said. "You can use the stylus to guide your characters around. It's a bit Zelda-y. You can use a gesturing system to cast spells by drawing shapes on the touch screen."

I'm not a big fan of wizards. Mom says the devil is in their hands and hearts. But I must admit there's something about Zelda design -- borrowed or not -- that I find endlessly interesting. I'll have to check this one out when mother is not looking (or reading my mind).

LEGO Harry Potter 'a bit like Zelda' [Official Nintendo Magazine, via CVG]








More gaming stories around the web. Got news? Submit yours to tips@destructoid.com



Post a comment! You can also post a photo below:

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

6 comments | showing # 1 to 6
prev next

Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/25/2010 21:05
Xzyliac
Dammit now I want Lego Zelda. When's 3D Dot Heroes coming out again?
RenegadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/25/2010 21:07
RenegadePanda
@Xzyliac

May 2010.
Matthew Blake's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/25/2010 21:27
Matthew Blake
My only question is what took them so long?
TriggerRedd's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/25/2010 22:56
TriggerRedd
Old and busted: Being Zelda.

New hotness: Being LIKE Zelda.
Davoidbot's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/26/2010 14:47
Davoidbot
Lego Harry Potter? Really?
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!