Despite a demo that dragged on for too long and that was. And the link with the harry potter series with its undeniable attraction to the youngsters with its wizard protagonists, is a. Its a game filled with fairy tales, guns and puns and mainly aimed at the kids. The book opens with an animated foreword from miranda goshawk and. Nov, 2012 book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderbook. Hry pro deti je ale mozne hodnotit nejen z hlediska tomu, jak vyhovuji samotne cilove skupine, ale i s ohledem na miru vyuziteho potencialu. Interactive entertainment as a companion to the harry potter series. Bearing the highbrow and imaginative stamp of potter author j.
Book of potions and book of spells both built for the wonderbook, received. Book of spells on the playstation 3, gamefaqs has 36 trophies. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to playstation 3. Is this set of peripheral parables worthy of praise, or is it another cautionary tale. The latest addition to the playstation augmented reality series, the wonderbook system combines game software, and the wonderbook peripheral sold together as a bundle in the book of spells release, along with playstation eye camera and playstation move.
Book of potions is the second wonderbook game to be released based on the wizarding world of harry potter. It is an advanced textbook for students, which will assist them on their journey to becoming an accomplished witch or. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, a unique singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to. Book of spells as being a a hit with the kids and it is a good start for the peripheral that makes it all come alive. Explore the enchanted book of spells which, in the world of harry potter, was written over 200 years ago by miranda goshawk, to learn all a budding witch or wizard needs to know to cast. Book of spells use the wand to pull up the text from illuminated spheres, and then watch the letters dance and move to form the stories and instructions that lead you through the book of spells experience. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the. Book of spells is the first game for sonys new wonderbook system and therefore has to be good in order to sell the device. Diggs nightcrawler is the second title to come to playstation 3 that allows the use of the wonderbook. With original titles from media powerhouses such as the bbc and disney in the pipeline, wonderbook.
An old copy of it probably a first edition, seeing as such rare books are known to be kept there is kept at the library of hogwarts, in the restricted section. Book of spells once youve stuck the camera on top of your tv and positioned it so that its pointing at you sitting crosslegged on the floor or on a sofa and can see the book in. Book of spells trophies for playstation 3 gamefaqs. This time the story is told from the frogs point of view, and it doesnt turn out all that well for him.
Fortunately, the game delivers in almost every way, aiming at young gamers and implementing augmented reality and the playstation move superbly. Book of spells is the first game to come out that supports sonys wonderbook peripheral which was first introduced at e3 this year. I say game because its not so much a game as an interactive story, but thats sort of the point of the wonderbook. Miranda goshawks book of spells is a great augmented reality adventure that deftly imagines the experience of spellcasting at hogwarts. Book of spells represents the first outing for the innovative reading aide. Jul 02, 2014 take book of spells, for instance, a harry potterthemed launch title cowritten by j. Its an augmented reality, peripheralheavy game and that already puts it in a somewhat awkward spot. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Alex simmons of ign commented that book of spells was shallow and rarely compelling, but called the technology behind it fantastic. Rowling and exclusive to the ps3 system, the new augmented reality video game and storyteller wonderbook. Book of spells is a decent proof of concept for the wonderbooks augmented reality technology, but the rest of the experience fails to deliver anything memorable or worthwhile, quickly collapsing into an endless parade of gimmicks and dull, overly simplistic minigames. Motion controls, i have a love and hate relationship with you. Wonderbook titles will draw you into new worlds and give you the chance to live in the stories you love.
Miranda goshawks book of spells is a great augmented reality adventure that deftly imagines the experience of spell casting at hogwarts. Book of spells is a less a game than a collection of harry potterthemed stories and activities. Book of spells is the first title for wonderbook, the latest addition to the playstation experience. Wonderbook isnt meant for those cynical, adult eyes though its deliberately, unashamedly intended for kids and families. Rowlingin kanssa suunnittelema ja kehittama harry potteraiheinen videopeli. Book of spells nominated in game innovation 20 category at bafta game awards. Nov 28, 2012 the book of spells is the inaugural title for sonys wonderbook concept. The latest addition to the playstation augmented reality series, the wonderbook system combines game software, and the wonderbook peripheral sold together as a bundle in the book of spells release, along with playstation eye camera. Book of spells is the latest musthave harry potter release, an interactive textbook for all wannabewizards and, in the words of jk rowling, the closest a muggle can come to a real. Entertainment news about the biggest tv shows, films and celebrities, updated around the clock.
Its also made for harry potter fans particularly young ones. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, book of spells can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. It was developed by sce london studio in conjunction with j. Book of spells is one of those offbeat titles that comes around once in a while. Wonderbook or more specifically book of spells, because i still believe the actual concept has potential isnt quite interactive enough to make it an enjoyable game, and doesnt have. Book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderbook. Split into five chapters and featuring new, original writing from harry potter creator j. It requires a wonderbook a paper and cardboard storybook that comes with the game as well as a playstation move. Book of spells conjures up a world that leaps out at you from its ancient pages. Book of spells for playstation 3, book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3 and the first title for wonderb. Book of spells is an ideal example of how augmented reality can work as an entertainment tool when implemented correctly. Dec 06, 2012 is this set of peripheral parables worthy of praise, or is it another cautionary tale. It makes the wonderbook look like a hogwarts spell book, with the words and illustrations moving.
Book of spells bursts with imagination and novelty. Embed embed for hosted blogs and item tags want more. It is a mustbuy for harry potter fans that own a playstation 3. Written by miranda goshawk over two hundred years ago, the book can be found in the restricted section of the hogwarts library. Wonderbook is the peripheral, and for it you will be able to purchase a whole series of different books. The book of spells was a huge success, and was used in several schools for. Book of spells move bundle will get you started on your path to become a famous wizard or witch.
The book of spells is the inaugural title for sonys wonderbook concept. The harry potter video games are multiple collections of video games based on the harry. Book of spells walkthrough we go through the initial set up instructions, get accustomed to wandflicking and then learn the first of four spells featured in the. The whole premise is that this is an old book written by a legendary witch to give novice. As a game aimed at young players and harry potter fans, theres several moments worth highlighting, even though the rest of ps3 users might. I assume that the ties around the table had fever fantasies that the financial crisis evaporated after a properly expected. Sure, there is certainly some room for improvement. Book of spells is an augmented reality game which uses sonys wonderbook a large, blue book with 12 thick pages covered in ar codes as a platform for lessons in harry potter.
Innovative, imaginative and thoroughly engaging, book of spells will allow the preteen wouldbe wizard or witch to really feel like theyre part of the potterverse. At the end of each exercise theres a nice certificate awarded complete with magic moving photo plus house points depending on the speed and skill of. Book of spells is a spellbook written by miranda goshawk. Book of spells is the latest musthave harry potter release, an interactive textbook for all wannabewizards and, in the words of jk rowling, the. So here we are, after years of hard work with one of the first books in the wonderbook series, miranda goshawks book of spells. Book of spells is an augmented reality video game for the playstation 3. Wonderbook will bring to life a thousand stories in one physical book with a brand new series of adventures and experiences to explore. Book of spells for playstation 3, book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment. Book of spells for playstation 3, book of spells is a singleplayer virtual readingentertainment experience exclusive to the playstation 3.
These will start with book of spells that teaches you how to be a. This time it focuses on recreating the potions seen throughout the series using augmented reality through the playstation eye, move and the wonderbook. I hear a voice in the distance what if you can browse an interactive harry potter book and use the motion controller as a magic wand. A powerful storytelling vehicle and tool for the imagination, wonderbook will bring exclusive content in immersive new ways by putting you at the heart of the action, using augmented reality technology to. Master more than 20 spells and turn your living room into the restricted section of the hogwarts library in wonderbook. It requires a wonderbook a paper and cardboard storybook that comes with the game as well as a playstation move controller and playstation eye camera. Nov, 2012 it also offers a handy connection to the subject of this first in the wonderbook series, book of spells, as sony has cracked open the chequebook and splashed out on no lesser brand than harry. Book of spells is the first title for the wonderbook peripheral, which sony promises will eventually host collaborations with disney and the bbcs walking with dinosaurs series. Critics praised the use of the wonderbook technology by the use of both the playstation move and augmented reality, while criticizing the games short replay value. They criticized the games short length, but commended use of the augmented reality within the games.