The game that I chose to play which I had never played before is “Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery.” I am a huge fan of the Harry Potter movie series and I was more than excited to explore this new gaming app. The game begins with you getting to create your own character, either a wizard or witch, then you begin to explore Hogwarts. You meet many people along the way and talk to them, where the game gives you multiple options for answers to them; based on the answers that you choose, the plot line varies: you get a different type of wand, you attend different classes, and you belong to a different house! Throughout the game, you attend classes and complete tasks to gain points for your house, and also cast spells by dragging your finger in the shape that appears. The part that I was most excited for in this game was the AR sections, much like “Pokemon GO,” however, you must reach a certain level before you unlock this. I look forward to playing this game until I reach this section and can view my experiences in real life.
I would relate this game to humanities through the choices that you make for your character and the different outcomes that they have. Although there aren’t extreme variations, as I stated above, there are changes made in the story line based on what your character does. This relates to topics in class as the player must make decisions based on their own thoughts and morals, and see how it reflects on their character in the wizarding world; based on one decision you may end up in Gryffindor or Slytherin! It is very interesting to see how the simple choices I make for my character can change her life immensely, just how the choices I make in my own life effect the paths that I lead. I am excited to continue my journey as a witch and see where my choices take me!