Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (video game)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is an action-adventure video game based on the two-part stage play of the same name, part of the Harry Potter franchise. It was developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows and released on September 24, 2016.

The game takes strong influence from the home console game versions of Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban. Players control Albus Severus Potter or Scorpius Malfoy and can fully explore the Hogwarts castle and grounds.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was met with mainly positive reviews, with critics and Harry Potter fans alike praising the game's return to open-ended and exploration-focused gameplay as opposed to the more linear approach of the two Deathly Hallows game adaptations, as well as the game's visuals and voice acting. As of December 2017, the game has sold a combined 8.3 million copies.

Spells

 * Stupefy, the stunning spell. This is the main spell used for combat and dueling in the game. It can be used to hurt enemies or move objects forward.
 * Expelliarmus, the disarming charm. Can be used against enemies to disarm or temporarily stun them.
 * Protego, the shield charm. Creates a magical shield around the player which can deflect spells and other hazards.
 * Lumos, the wand-lighting charm. This spell casts a light from the player's wand, which can reveal hidden objects in the darkness. It can also be used against certain enemies, such as ghosts.
 * Incendio, the fire-making spell. Conjures a flame. Can be used against enemies, to light torches, or destroy spider webs. Highly effective against plant enemies.
 * Wingardium Leviosa, the levitation charm. Allows the player to levitate objects.