Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for Nintendo DS allows players to explore a 3D-like Hogwarts through pre-rendered environments. Gameplay revolves around various mini-games that require precise button timing and stylus movements on the touch screen. Players can interact with iconic locations and engage in spells, enhancing their magical experience within the wizarding world.
In both the Nintendo DS and GBA versions, the player can walk around Hogwarts in almost 3D pre-rendered backgrounds, like in the first Resident Evil games. The gameplay consists in various minigames, which you play either by pressing buttons on the right timing or by doing different kinds of moves with your stylus on the touch-screen.