Harry Potter to Kenja no Ishi (Japan) (GBC)

Harry Potter to Kenja no Ishi (Japan) (GBC) is a role-playing game (RPG) that puts players in the shoes of Harry Potter during his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The game closely follows the storyline of the book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," allowing players to experience key events and explore the vast magical world.

Gameplay primarily revolves around exploring Hogwarts Castle and its surrounding areas. Players will attend various classes such as Transfiguration, Charms, and Potions to learn new spells and recipes. Each learned spell unlocks new abilities, helping Harry overcome obstacles or solve puzzles. For instance, the spell Wingardium Leviosa can be used to move objects, while Lumos helps illuminate dark areas.

The combat system in the game is turn-based. When encountering enemies like giant spiders, trolls, or other creatures, the screen transitions to a battle mode. Players will select actions from a menu, including attacking with spells, using items, or fleeing. Harry's strength increases as he learns more spells and collects enhancing items. There are many different types of items to collect, from Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, which serve as currency, to magical ingredients for brewing potions.

Additionally, the game features numerous side quests and secrets to discover. Players need to find lost spell pages to learn new spells, collect Famous Witches and Wizards cards, and interact with familiar characters such as Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Professor Albus Dumbledore. The Game Boy Color graphics feature a classic pixel art style, yet still convey the magic of the Harry Potter world. The ultimate goal is to prevent Voldemort from acquiring the Sorcerer's Stone, protecting the safety of the wizarding world.