I'm currently reading through the books for a second time, and boy, is there a huge lot of potential there. And with good adaptations such as the Arkham games (not exactly an adaptation, but still, a non-video-game franchise that made great games), Shadow of Mordor, or Mad Max, I bet they could make a very good RPG.
I'd see it like a Bioware-style RPG after or before the events of Harry's story. The character creation would have an Origins part (à la Dragon Age), where you could choose Pure-blood (which could give you an advantage on pure magic, given your magical upbringing), Half-blood (balance) or Mudblood (giving you advantages in adaptability/non-magic stuff, being raised in a Muggle environment), defining the opening chapter.
The stats, traits and abilities would later, during the first arrival at Hogwarts (or Durmstrang, or Beauxbatons, as a matter of fact), define the House in which the Sorting Hat would put you (like, you can't choose yourself; expect maybe NG+), as well as the wand you get with Mr Ollivander.
Having 4 Houses you can be in, the replay value could be huge, with different friends/sidekicks depending on where you're chosen, and different classes.
You could also basically have a Persona-style gameplay with classes and "S-Link", and combat, stealth (Invisibility Cloak, Polyjuice Potion, Disillusionment Charm, you name it), exploration in the castle, the grounds and Hogsmeade (having the Marauder's Map, if it's after James Potter's time, to find secrets passages).
I'd imagine an emergent gameplay (like Dishonored) so you can use your Charms, spells and potions in a creative way to get to your objective.
The universe is so rich that there could be plenty to pick from in order to make interesting quests. Mini-games would be easy to find also, I reckon (wizard's chess for example). And don't forget Quidditch. This could be a Gwent/Rocket League-level time killer if made well (could even be online to play a 7v7 online match with friends).
That's just off the top of my head, there's plenty more that could be said about it.
That wouldn't even be a risky bet given the popularity of the franchise (even nowadays with the Fantastic Beasts movies and the Cursed Child play) and of the RPG genre, I know they could do it!
What do you guys think? Would you like to see a current-gen, Harry Potter RPG?
Put me in a Penseive and close the cabinet if this thread is old news.
I'd see it like a Bioware-style RPG after or before the events of Harry's story. The character creation would have an Origins part (à la Dragon Age), where you could choose Pure-blood (which could give you an advantage on pure magic, given your magical upbringing), Half-blood (balance) or Mudblood (giving you advantages in adaptability/non-magic stuff, being raised in a Muggle environment), defining the opening chapter.
The stats, traits and abilities would later, during the first arrival at Hogwarts (or Durmstrang, or Beauxbatons, as a matter of fact), define the House in which the Sorting Hat would put you (like, you can't choose yourself; expect maybe NG+), as well as the wand you get with Mr Ollivander.
Having 4 Houses you can be in, the replay value could be huge, with different friends/sidekicks depending on where you're chosen, and different classes.
You could also basically have a Persona-style gameplay with classes and "S-Link", and combat, stealth (Invisibility Cloak, Polyjuice Potion, Disillusionment Charm, you name it), exploration in the castle, the grounds and Hogsmeade (having the Marauder's Map, if it's after James Potter's time, to find secrets passages).
I'd imagine an emergent gameplay (like Dishonored) so you can use your Charms, spells and potions in a creative way to get to your objective.
The universe is so rich that there could be plenty to pick from in order to make interesting quests. Mini-games would be easy to find also, I reckon (wizard's chess for example). And don't forget Quidditch. This could be a Gwent/Rocket League-level time killer if made well (could even be online to play a 7v7 online match with friends).
That's just off the top of my head, there's plenty more that could be said about it.
That wouldn't even be a risky bet given the popularity of the franchise (even nowadays with the Fantastic Beasts movies and the Cursed Child play) and of the RPG genre, I know they could do it!
What do you guys think? Would you like to see a current-gen, Harry Potter RPG?
Put me in a Penseive and close the cabinet if this thread is old news.
