
Successful completion of the tasks often results in house points for Harry's house Gryffindor failure in some deducts points, so the race for the House Cup can stay open until the end. Harry can use five different spells, which have to be learned in class first. Some challenges require the player to solve puzzles. There are combat scenes, where Harry has to knock out or drive back enemies. These include platform sequences, made easy because Harry jumps automatically when reaching edges.

To complete his first year of studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and foil the evil Lord Voldemort's plans, Harry must complete a number of challenges.

One of several different games based on the first Harry Potter book and movie, the version for the PlayStation is a three-dimensional action adventure.
