Hogwarts Legacy

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1764 Ratings

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  1. RicardoRyuma
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    The game is amazing, i loved all off this, but performance otimizations needed.
  2. demonSQL
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Game is amazing, it's the best Harry Potter game ever made. It seems that these salty snowflakes boycott didn't work lol, and i'm really happy for that :)
  3. LucvdM
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Yer a wizard, Harry! This game is quite honestly the biggest surprise of the year so far. Cyberpunk 2077 has taught me that when a game seems too good to be true, it probably is. So imagine my surprise when I was 8 hours into Hogwarts Legacy and realized the game was exactly what I hoped for, and more. This game truly does live up to the hype!
    I would have given it a 10/10 but sadly I had    Yer a wizard, Harry! This game is quite honestly the biggest surprise of the year so far. Cyberpunk 2077 has taught me that when a game seems too good to be true, it probably is. So imagine my surprise when I was 8 hours into Hogwarts Legacy and realized the game was exactly what I hoped for, and more. This game truly does live up to the hype!
    I would have given it a 10/10 but sadly I had to deduct a point for the fact that even after the day 1 patch, the performance of the game isn't exactly great. I'm playing the game on an RTX 4080 with a Ryzen 7 5800X and 32GB of RAM, on a 4k monitor, and even with DLSS set to Balanced and DLSS frame generation turned on I would get unacceptably low framerates when traveling through the castle, which seemed to get worse over time. Restarting the game helped minimize this, which makes me believe the game must be suffering a memory leak. I hope this will get patched soon so I can give this game a 10/10!    … Expand
  4. Kualdir
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I've only watched the 3 movies (started the first one last week) so don't know much about the universe but I still really enjoy the game to the point I already got about 10 hours in within 2 days of release.

    Normally I despise magic systems, this magic combat is however enjoyable! I love being able to disarm an enemy and use the disarmed weapon with another ability to deal even more    I've only watched the 3 movies (started the first one last week) so don't know much about the universe but I still really enjoy the game to the point I already got about 10 hours in within 2 days of release.

    Normally I despise magic systems, this magic combat is however enjoyable! I love being able to disarm an enemy and use the disarmed weapon with another ability to deal even more damage, feels epic! I play on Hard mode and have to say the challenge still feels fair and I actually get a thrill out of fighting, not many games can do hard mode well but I have to say it really just feels like the devs paid attention to balancing modes outside of normal mode as well.

    This is the only game next to Cyberpunk 2077 where I actually got immersed in the world and started exploring, doing little side content and side quests without really rushing main quests. The world-building is great, puzzles are fun but get repetitive as there are a lot of the same ones.

    Leveling is also not done like most RPGs, you actually HAVE to explore the world to level, it's great design really.

    It's also very great to see this game does not have microtransactions or booster-type things. You pay for the game and you get the content, no stupid grinding to entice you to pay for an xp booster.    … Expand
  5. maximilianp4
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    i love it, its a great game. Will play it again and im really looking forward to new dlcs, there is so much you could do(Quditcch, Triwizard Tournament or even a Year 6 ?) i love it this could be one of the best games in years. Dont listen to the woke poeple talking trash this game is REALLY Great
  6. Andrudis
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Excellent game with a lot of fan service! Must have for all Harry Potter universe fans. You literally get yourself inside this universe and have a chance to experience your own magical adventure!
  7. AlexRin
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I dreamed of feeling like a student at Hogwarts, and this game allows you to fully experience all the charm of this world.
  8. redwindsor
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Is this game the best RPG ever made? No. But it's fun and it does a good job of capturing some of what made the series itself fun. There's going to be review bombing on both sides of the aisle from this game, so it pretty much follows the same line of logic you have to follow for every game or movie with a widely publicized release: ignore the user score, read specific reviews fromIs this game the best RPG ever made? No. But it's fun and it does a good job of capturing some of what made the series itself fun. There's going to be review bombing on both sides of the aisle from this game, so it pretty much follows the same line of logic you have to follow for every game or movie with a widely publicized release: ignore the user score, read specific reviews from reviewers you already trust to be honest and forthright with you.

    The strongest parts of the game are arguably the setting (perhaps unsurprisingly), and the combat which is fairly fun. If I had to compare the game to anything, I'd say it feels a little like Fallen Order, but in the Harry Potter world. Unfortunately, as an AAA release, there are also an unusual amount of bugs. Some were fixed by the day one patch, while some haven't been. A strange one to provide as an example is that if you adjust the pitch of the characters voice at all, it causes them to have an oddly robotic tone.

    If you aren't already interested in Harry Potter, then you should probably take a pass on this game. If you are interested in Harry Potter, you'll have a lot of fun. Again, I'd put it in a similar boat to Fallen Order with that particular line of logic.

    No, the game doesn't deserve the hate it's getting from one side, nor does it do the game any benefit to be promoted by reactionaries or trolls on the other side. There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, and if you're worried about where your money is going -- this game is probably going to benefit the author less than the Fantastic Beasts movies, which didn't draw nearly as much of a reaction, or ticket sales at Universal Studios, which also haven't drawn a reaction.

    If you want a fun Harry Potter game to play, this is probably the best one since the old PS2/Xbox Chamber of Secrets game.    … Expand
  9. 4lleyezonme
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    great game, great experience.. if you love Harry Potter you will love this game. Just give it a try, you won't regret it.
  10. ardnaderuktaf
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Amazing, I love the combat, and the castle. The map is huge, I love it, it's magical
  11. abusaleh233
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    A wonderful game, a luxurious experience, the game world is very beautiful, the gameplay is fast and very elaborate, the storytelling and dialogues are enjoyable, the diversity in the game is wonderful, an experience that is not repeated 10/10
  12. xbazingax
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thank you for the GAME, and for not selling In the Russian Federation, We Citizens of the Russian Federation were able to play and enjoy this game for free if you hadn't left our country, of course we would have bought it, and so the whole country played, and you all PAID the rest and thank you!… Expand
  13. mustafe
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is so good. The graphics, the story, the accesability, the things you can do and explore. This is literally already the best games i’ve played the last 5 years and i don’t think any game will beat this anytime soon. If you’re thinking about buying this, then do it without any doubt. Absolute worth it
  14. petrkozak13
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    I'm not HP fan but god damn this game is amazing. The world, quests, combat, puzzles, everything works so well. There is few bad things too but nothing that would break the game for me.
  15. Maraud30
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    I am addicted! It truly goes beyond my expectations, the universe is dense, rich and beautiful, there a ton of secrets to uncover, ton of quests, ton of refererences to movies and books, lots of depth in the gameplay... I am loving it!
    'However pc performence is mediocre at best. Stutters, fps drops, tearing... A shame for such a good game!
  16. Art_919
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    An absolutely stunning game with very impressive performance on PC. Animations, effects and general gameplay is that of a contender for game of the year. It's an extremely impressive last hurrah for Unreal Engine 4, can't wait to see what Unreal Engine 5 brings to the table next.

    100% worth a try on PC.
  17. KenNgan
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    The game lives up to the hype!!! It’s pretty well done considering the ginormous size of it the game plays well on a decent PC with little issues surprisingly, just the occasional stuttering which does not affect gameplay at all! Really well done to Warner bros and Avalanche. We need more games like these! Truly a Game of The Year contender for 2023 for sure!!!! Ignore the woke activistsThe game lives up to the hype!!! It’s pretty well done considering the ginormous size of it the game plays well on a decent PC with little issues surprisingly, just the occasional stuttering which does not affect gameplay at all! Really well done to Warner bros and Avalanche. We need more games like these! Truly a Game of The Year contender for 2023 for sure!!!! Ignore the woke activists comments and ratings,too. True gamers just appreciate good games and it’s fair to point them out to fellow gamers.… Expand
  18. Sarakor
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    UA
    10/10
    Чудова атмосфери та дух пригод. Це той шедевр, на який ми чекали з дитинства та мріяли про щось подібне! Але через те, що у гри є ру локалізація, але немає української "-1 бал Грифіндор". Не треба ставати на сторону темних чаклунів! ~~~ ENG 10/10 For a great atmosphere and spirit of adventure. This is the masterpiece that we have been waiting for and dreamed of    UA
    10/10
    Чудова атмосфери та дух пригод.
    Це той шедевр, на який ми чекали з дитинства та мріяли про щось подібне!

    Але через те, що у гри є ру локалізація, але немає української "-1 бал Грифіндор".
    Не треба ставати на сторону темних чаклунів!

    ~~~
    ENG
    10/10
    For a great atmosphere and spirit of adventure.
    This is the masterpiece that we have been waiting for and dreamed of something similar since childhood!

    But due to the fact that the game has localization, but there is no Ukrainian "-1 point Gryffindor".
    Don't side with the dark wizards!    … Expand
  19. NoahBlake
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    It is an excellent game 10/10 the people who vote negatively show that it is from the crystal generation.
  20. EldwinArtarian
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Sent the immersion and the atmosphere out of the park! Fantastic work, my favorite game out there to date!
  21. Joeviv
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Awesome, amazing, genre defining. Truly enjoy the castle, the hunt for hidden collectibles, the combat the spells, the characters, everything! It's a masterpiece.
  22. alex99A
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    It's a beautiful game
    Unfortunately, this game has been attacked by toxic people in society.
    People whose behavior and way of thinking are more harmful than anything else.
    But the fact is that this game is good.
    And the opinions of those people do not change the reality
  23. Trexxor
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    What can I say, it's all a HP fan ever wanted.
    Everyth
    ing is beautiful, works flawlessly and I havent encountered a single bug.
  24. zion-k
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    its so fun, an it makes you feel your at Hogwarts even if quidditch is not available there is fun in quests, exploration and in combat. combat is not button mashy and is more quick thinking of using different spells and mixing them together and at some moments it can be difficult on normal. it is a must have for any harry potter fans and to those who think the game is a bit of interenst,its so fun, an it makes you feel your at Hogwarts even if quidditch is not available there is fun in quests, exploration and in combat. combat is not button mashy and is more quick thinking of using different spells and mixing them together and at some moments it can be difficult on normal. it is a must have for any harry potter fans and to those who think the game is a bit of interenst, even if your not a gamer you can go on story difficulty to just know about the story without difficulty in combat.… Expand
  25. GeraltWM
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    We all have to put out there for this studio to know: This game is so **** good! The love and hard work that I am seeing is mindblowing! I literally lost myself exploring the castle, didn't know where I was, from where I came, but was a feeling of lost that I didn't experienced with a game for like 5 years. I just wanted to explore more and more and see all the little details.We all have to put out there for this studio to know: This game is so **** good! The love and hard work that I am seeing is mindblowing! I literally lost myself exploring the castle, didn't know where I was, from where I came, but was a feeling of lost that I didn't experienced with a game for like 5 years. I just wanted to explore more and more and see all the little details.

    Avalanche, you deserve all the love from a gamer, you really beat the hype, the controversy, the experience to make a game of this magnitude. Congratulations and thank you for this game    … Expand
  26. bigg2507
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is an exceptional and magical gaming experience that transports players to the wizarding world of Harry Potter. From the moment you start the game, you are transported to a beautifully crafted and immersive world that is rich in detail, full of wonder and filled with surprises. The character customization options allow you to create your own unique wizard or witch, and theHogwarts Legacy is an exceptional and magical gaming experience that transports players to the wizarding world of Harry Potter. From the moment you start the game, you are transported to a beautifully crafted and immersive world that is rich in detail, full of wonder and filled with surprises. The character customization options allow you to create your own unique wizard or witch, and the spellcasting system is intuitive and fun to use. The storyline is engaging and captivating, and the voice acting is top-notch. The graphics are stunning and bring the world of Hogwarts to life like never before. The music and sound effects are also excellent and help to enhance the overall atmosphere of the game. Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is a must-play for fans of Harry Potter and anyone who loves RPGs. It is a game that you will want to play again and again, and each time you play, you will discover something new and exciting. It truly is a magical experience that is not to be missed.… Expand
  27. Jafsen
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Truly a great game, I have waited for a long time for it and for ones I am not at all dissapointed! Both the look and feel of it is awesome!
  28. Berg998
    Feb 20, 2023
    9
    Really good.

    Few small issues like changing your voice from the default makes it sound a bit robotic, and you don't unlock additional spell slots until you have over 8 spells making it feel clunky before then (ect.). There is also a problem where it underestimates your capacity of your hardware, but once you get past these everything from the gameplay to story to graphics to progression    Really good.

    Few small issues like changing your voice from the default makes it sound a bit robotic, and you don't unlock additional spell slots until you have over 8 spells making it feel clunky before then (ect.). There is also a problem where it underestimates your capacity of your hardware, but once you get past these everything from the gameplay to story to graphics to progression is amazing.    … Expand
  29. dima2358
    Feb 23, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect game. Spend a lot of time playing it, you can relax and gameplay give you feeling "just do what you want and relax"… Expand
  30. AsboXFlemzo
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Greatest game ever created, wow must buy game of the year contender that has hundreds of hours of gameplay
  31. inkling_girl
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Beautiful, captivating and absorbing game. I play on PC and it runs great. FPS most of the time is about 100. If it dip it goes down to 80fps which is still great.
  32. Kafkan
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Maravilloso título hecho por y para los fans del mundo mágico. No había visto en muchísimo tiempo tanto mimo en cada pequeño detalle de un juego.
    A nivel técnico me parece impecable, ojalá todos los triples AAA salieran igual de pulidos, la historia es entretenida, la exploración fascinante y el toque de RPG aún sin ser muy profundo le da el toque justo para hacer un todo increíble.
    Si    Maravilloso título hecho por y para los fans del mundo mágico. No había visto en muchísimo tiempo tanto mimo en cada pequeño detalle de un juego.
    A nivel técnico me parece impecable, ojalá todos los triples AAA salieran igual de pulidos, la historia es entretenida, la exploración fascinante y el toque de RPG aún sin ser muy profundo le da el toque justo para hacer un todo increíble.
    Si eres fan del mundo mágico es un must y si no lo eres quizá te cautiva menos pero Avalanche Software se ha marcado un señor juegazo.    … Expand
  33. johnnypiede
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Who says that the game is thrash is a troll. The game is fantastic, never had a bug or glitch. Perfect. Who underrates the game because of politics against Jk Rowling is a fraud. Don't lie don't lie don't Lie don't lie don't lie don't lie don't lie don't lie.
  34. Arat_Ntor
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    Basically everything you'd want from a Harry Potter game.
    Explore an open world: run around Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest and the surrounding Overland area.
    Be a Witch or Wizard and there's spells, potions, plants, magical beasts. Fight trolls, Dark Wizards, goblins, and a dangerous villain endangering the wizarding world. The game could ofc. always be longer, but it's    Basically everything you'd want from a Harry Potter game.
    Explore an open world: run around Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest and the surrounding Overland area.
    Be a Witch or Wizard and there's spells, potions, plants, magical beasts.
    Fight trolls, Dark Wizards, goblins, and a dangerous villain endangering the wizarding world.
    The game could ofc. always be longer, but it's still cheaper per hour than going to the movie theater and you can replay it - or spend more time in the open world, why rush?    … Expand
  35. Fragcula
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Wowza I'm really not sure how Avalanche has managed this but they've made probably the best licensed game since the Arkham series! Licensed games are not supposed to be this good!

    This is also the best Harry Potter/JK Rowling related work since the original books (I've seen the Fantastic Beasts and Curious Child etc and this blows them out of the water, and even the HP movies). I've    Wowza I'm really not sure how Avalanche has managed this but they've made probably the best licensed game since the Arkham series! Licensed games are not supposed to be this good!

    This is also the best Harry Potter/JK Rowling related work since the original books (I've seen the Fantastic Beasts and Curious Child etc and this blows them out of the water, and even the HP movies).

    I've turned down the graphical settings and play at medium but it runs without issue for me. I've got ancient gaming PC and don't meet the recommended specs. So that's not bad.

    I've not completed the game but the story is good so far (about half way through), the side quests are reasonable but hardly ground breaking.

    Combat is tight and involves some tactics, better than expected compared to previous HP games.

    Music is pretty good, voices are a bit weird (if you don't leave it on default pitch).

    Great game from an otherwise ailing IP and a developer who really don't put out this kind of quality in the past.    … Expand
  36. ScienceAdvisor
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Metacritic is calling all 7's a Mixed result for Hogwarts Legacy instead of Positive as they do for EVERYTHING else.

    The game is both stable and has a lot of enjoyable gameplay, as well as covering all the major elements and areas of the movies. It is not perfect, but is far better than most games today.
  37. Demonix74
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    The amount of detail and world building within this game is second to none! I've never enjoyed just exploring and marveling at the small details like I have in this game. The controls felt fluid and easy to dive into and the story was compelling enough to make me motivated in continuing to play through.

    Very well done.
  38. Insites
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    So much attention to details. Wow.
    I feel the right atmosphere. I think they got it!
  39. DasDoktoerchen
    Feb 15, 2023
    8
    Pros:
    The World looks stunning and is very fun to explore.
    Its obvious the creators really like the source material and put a lot of lore reverences into the game. Combat feels good. Good Music. Good German Voiceacting ( had to play in german cause I didnt get half the words in english since I read the books and watched the movies in german) Cons: Frame drops and stutters. (Bad    Pros:
    The World looks stunning and is very fun to explore.
    Its obvious the creators really like the source material and put a lot of lore reverences into the game.
    Combat feels good.
    Good Music.
    Good German Voiceacting ( had to play in german cause I didnt get half the words in english since I read the books and watched the movies in german)

    Cons:
    Frame drops and stutters. (Bad optimization in general)
    Mediocre dialogue and writing.
    Sidequests aren't too memorable.
    World starts to feel dead after a while. (Unresponsive NPC's, no interesting happening encounters)    … Expand
  40. Tokster
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    An amazing game. If you're a Potterhead this is a must-play, and it's good enough to stand on its own merits as a really good open world action rpg. Thanks to the developers for actually putting love and care into their game, it shows!
  41. Atrocity187
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    This is the first game I’ve played in a long time where I lost track of time. Before I knew it I was 5 hours in and felt like I barely scratched the surface. The visuals are amazing, controls feel good so far, some stutter issues that I hope they work out with a patch. Overall, solid 9 out of 10.
  42. Fox178
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    The game is great!the environment, the gameplay and the lore even for a non harry potter fan like myself is fantastic.
    This game should be played by everyone!
  43. joash
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    The best Harry Potter game we got so far, it totally blew my expectation out of the water, can't wait for the sequel
  44. szeffffff14
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    It’s like u being in this world and watching a long Harry Potter movie! Amazing taternikom to detail and you feel that you are in world with magic! Amazing!!!
  45. Behrangds
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. if put ray tracing performance in pc aside. story, graphics, world, gameplay and almost everything is excellent.… Expand
  46. ShivOut
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Don’t listen to soft sheep, this game is lit af. Crybaby mf science projects
  47. LuciferShw
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    outstanding game with outstanding effects the combat needs to get used to the story is interesting and brilliant open world with a lot to do you can do whatever you want the character customization is a bit dull but good the different designs of clothes are Wide and good looking different wand choice is wide and overall perfect and true to the books
  48. DrawVid
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Absolutely fantastic. The music, the world, the atmosphere, the combat. Excellent.
    PC needs optimisation.
  49. thisismyweakarm
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game. Nails the feeling and tone of the Harry Potter world and, unlike the most recent films based in that world, it actually creates a world you are excited to be in. There are some performance issues on PC with NVIDIA games for people who prepurchased, but hopefully those will be patched.
  50. 22kingmagic
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece, truly one of the best games to come out in a long time. The gameplay and the story are also in a league of their own.
  51. Criter
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    First of all, I didn't like the side missions in the game. Secondly, this is Hogwarts School of Wizardry, I mean 6-7 teachers and not 100 students in total, preventing us from entering the universe. However, the Fighting mechanics are excellent, I haven't seen such good hitting feeling in a long time.
  52. SensuB3an
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Felt like a real Hogwarts student. A true labor of to the fandom. Only reason it's not a ten is the hitches in performance and graphical bugs.
  53. Paramimeus
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    The Best game of Harry Potter universe for now. Atmosphere, graphic, combats, dungeons all is on very high level. Many modern "AAA-projects" it's just fake compared to Hogwarts Legacy.
    Yeah, my system has some technical issues like fps drop, graphical artifacts sometimes. But I've played before official realise and without 1st day patch like a lot of people here. But even now i can say    The Best game of Harry Potter universe for now. Atmosphere, graphic, combats, dungeons all is on very high level. Many modern "AAA-projects" it's just fake compared to Hogwarts Legacy.
    Yeah, my system has some technical issues like fps drop, graphical artifacts sometimes. But I've played before official realise and without 1st day patch like a lot of people here. But even now i can say that Hogwarts Legacy can be a Game Of The Year. Great work.    … Expand
  54. Herbix
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, even if you aren't a big Harry Potter fan. The story is really intriguing and feels unique. Everything you can do in this game has a purpose, like growing plants so you can make different potions and doing assignments to learn new spells.

    The combat is extremely satisfying as you can use your spells in-between normal attacks and interactions with the    This game is absolutely amazing, even if you aren't a big Harry Potter fan. The story is really intriguing and feels unique. Everything you can do in this game has a purpose, like growing plants so you can make different potions and doing assignments to learn new spells.

    The combat is extremely satisfying as you can use your spells in-between normal attacks and interactions with the environment and then finish it off with a cool animation. Everything about it just feels seamless.

    You can explore so many things and can barely keep to your quest as there is just so much to discover and so many smaller things to do

    As for PC optimizations; we all know that they are coming with the next patch so be a bit patient.    … Expand
  55. Sgt_Savvy
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Insane amount of exploration and exciting secrets, Easter eggs, magic, gorgeous views and magical nooks and crannies. Extremely LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVE with the best character inclusions that don't feel forced and don't sum them up as what they are but who they are! The most open character creator in terms of gender freedom ever. Incredibly great and fun game play, fun mechanics,Amazing game. Insane amount of exploration and exciting secrets, Easter eggs, magic, gorgeous views and magical nooks and crannies. Extremely LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVE with the best character inclusions that don't feel forced and don't sum them up as what they are but who they are! The most open character creator in terms of gender freedom ever. Incredibly great and fun game play, fun mechanics, creating, looting, rewards, such a huge open world but still has guides to help you always continue progressing no matter what you choose to do.… Expand
  56. Firstreview23
    Feb 14, 2023
    8
    Alright, so I finished the game in around 50 hours of gameplay (near completion, might take a couple more hours to fully complete) and the game itself graphically speaking is just gorgeous. There are a lot of details, magic floats everywhere (as it SHOULD) and it is a very magical world to explore. But that is just it, exploring. Exploring isn't that much fun especially when you collectAlright, so I finished the game in around 50 hours of gameplay (near completion, might take a couple more hours to fully complete) and the game itself graphically speaking is just gorgeous. There are a lot of details, magic floats everywhere (as it SHOULD) and it is a very magical world to explore. But that is just it, exploring. Exploring isn't that much fun especially when you collect stuff that is almost identical to the other stuff you've already collected or still need to complete.
    Some parts feel a bit tedious and is more like a drag than enjoyable gameplay; The enemy types are nothing to really talk about. They do not switch their skillset up, sometimes an attack here and there, can be challenging but most of the time it is easily doable if you get a bit savvy with the combat mechanics. The most fun I've had on the hard difficulty. Enemies hit a bit harder, their shields stay up because it correspondents only to a different spell kind, etc. The finishers are cool as well, and the last enemy you kill make the whole world slow down for a moment, so you can recollect yourself.
    The music is just incredible, magical. It reminds me of Harry Potter and is nice.

    Gameplay summarized would be: It feels like an Ubisoft game, with a better story.

    Sadly there is very little variation on paths you take and the game basically force "A", even if you've chosen for "B". This is somewhat of a bummer to me. There is no direct influence on the world, regarding the path you take. You can't feel it.

    The real gem to me are the side quests and the ancient magic. It is just so fun to mess around with it, the way it reacts. Sadly there isn't a lot of variation there as well. The side quests because of certain characters, other than that the rest are just side quests. Also the flying is really cool, the controls aren't all that, but the way you fly is very nicely. oh.. CAPE PHYSICS    … Expand
  57. Pandiano
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Okay, Rowling is a **** person with dangerous views.
    On to the game:
    It is awesome. Even if you never read/watched HP (and I mourn that the Franchise is named after one dude) this game fullfills all your magical school fantasies. Be good! Be bad! Be a witch or a wizard! Fleshed out and interesting characters, inclusive NPCs and exciting combat. Sorry, can't be more detailed, have to    Okay, Rowling is a **** person with dangerous views.
    On to the game:

    It is awesome. Even if you never read/watched HP (and I mourn that the Franchise is named after one dude) this game fullfills all your magical school fantasies. Be good! Be bad! Be a witch or a wizard! Fleshed out and interesting characters, inclusive NPCs and exciting combat.

    Sorry, can't be more detailed, have to go on playing ^^    … Expand
  58. L1l_Ch1ll
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    The best game I've ever played. It is very huge as well, let's say that for fans said 150h will become at least 250
  59. mhvelplund
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    This is a slick Harry Potter themed action RPG. If you are not a Potter-head, this might only be an 8 out of 10 for you.

    The people review-bombing this because they don't like JKR are idiots, SMH...
  60. Syrionus
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    Excellent game which the most fun I have had in a game in a while! They still have a few bugs to work out but they will get there. It will be a 10, once they fix the bugs.
  61. AkiraOfNorway
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    The best Harry Potter / open world wizard game every made. Needs some graphical optimization on PC still, but nothing game or immersion breaking.
  62. aidan0
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    I like the game so far (after 20 hours), it is far larger than I initially thought. I feel more like an undercover Ministry of Magic agent than a student. Combat is not easy, especially when fighting groups, I just need to get good in that regard. Positioning can make some fight easier. It's AAA and it feels AAA. I find the story missions really cool and enjoyable. This game has a lot ofI like the game so far (after 20 hours), it is far larger than I initially thought. I feel more like an undercover Ministry of Magic agent than a student. Combat is not easy, especially when fighting groups, I just need to get good in that regard. Positioning can make some fight easier. It's AAA and it feels AAA. I find the story missions really cool and enjoyable. This game has a lot of systems that you aren't forced to use. You can walk instead of fly, you can buy instead of harvest components. You can spend hours customizing the room of requirement or just leave it as is. Basically, you can make the game as long or as short as you want.

    The only negative I have is that playing on a 3090 on an ultrawide, I feel that it should look better. Every setting except raytracing is on Ultra, but the graphics don't really wow me. But that's just me I guess. I can't really see a difference with raytracing on or off, it just looks the same.    … Expand
  63. Chezidek
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    If you liked to search for hidden packages in Vice City or find secret treasure rooms in classic RPGs or hidden levels in shooters, solve puzzles and riddles in quests and detectives, then you will like Hogwarts Legacy!
    In this game you can relax and unwind, very meditative, pleasant gameplay and a fabulous atmosphere!
    The only drawback is that it was not released at Christmas when you    If you liked to search for hidden packages in Vice City or find secret treasure rooms in classic RPGs or hidden levels in shooters, solve puzzles and riddles in quests and detectives, then you will like Hogwarts Legacy!
    In this game you can relax and unwind, very meditative, pleasant gameplay and a fabulous atmosphere!
    The only drawback is that it was not released at Christmas when you want similar, kind and fabulous adventures.    … Expand
  64. ici_chacal
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    After 18h I am amazed with what Devs did with the univers. The world and the castle is wonderful. Technically runs okay on PC but could be better. This not a game for average PC :)
  65. Incognito44
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    Honestly the only thing I wanted from this game is to explore Hogwarts with modern graphics and I think they absolutely nailed the world design and I feel like a little kid again playing it.
  66. GlaucioM
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    The game is very good, it remains challenging even when switching to easy mode.
  67. whoisangel
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Amazing Game. Story, open world ,rpg and magic... High recommendation for everbody,
  68. Freebird7887
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    A pesar de no ser fan de la saga de Harry Potter y por lo tanto no disfrutar de la nostalgia que despierta encontrar guiños y referencias en el juego, estoy disfrutando mucho la experiencia. Juegazo sin lugar a dudas.
  69. aSkorm
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Anyone that grew up reading the books will feel right at home from the first moments.
    This is by far the best rendition of Hogwarts and I’d say the game is worth playing just to experience it.
    The secret passages, the moving paintings, the venomous plants, it’s all there, just like you remember it! The exploration is obviously the core of the experience and I’d suggest focusing on    Anyone that grew up reading the books will feel right at home from the first moments.
    This is by far the best rendition of Hogwarts and I’d say the game is worth playing just to experience it.
    The secret passages, the moving paintings, the venomous plants, it’s all there, just like you remember it!

    The exploration is obviously the core of the experience and I’d suggest focusing on that.
    Contrary to what I was expecting, the combat is also fresh and engaging. It feels a little clunky at first but it's truly enjoyable once you learn a few spells and get into the flow. It’s probably going to be copied a thousand times like the Arkham games combat.

    The experience stumbles a bit when it comes to storytelling. So far, it’s been full of little coincidences and things that don’t make sense, but it’s at least doing a good job of keeping things moving at a good pace and is in line with what you’d expect from a Harry Potter story.

    Some of the quests can also feel a little simplistic but the characters you interact with while questing make up for it.

    You’ll find some politics awkwardly jammed into the game but, although they break immersion, they can be ignored for the most part.

    By far the worst part about the game is the PC port.
    One moment I’m at 160 FPS, the next one I’m at 20, and this really ruins immersion.
    While it does look good, there is simply no reason for it to drop below 100 FPS at any time on my PC.

    In conclusion, I’d say this by far the best video game in the franchise.
    If you are familiar with the books or even movies, you are bound to find this enjoyable.
    If you don’t care about Harry Potter, you’ll probably still have a good time.    … Expand
  70. Midgetelf0585
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Would be a perfect 10 if not for performance issues. Love the expanse of the world, even outside the castle, the awesome cinematics, and simple but fun gameplay. So much to do that it slams that nostalgia button hard.
  71. Kunray
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Good Game 10/10
    Harry Potter Fan! love Game
    I'm in love with this Game!!!!!
  72. PhilipKnutsson
    Feb 17, 2023
    8
    Honestly a great game, above what i expected. Is it perfect? No, is it good? Yes, very good.
    Wanna give it an 8.5
    The combat was very very nice, fun combos, nice spells etc. The story was interesting, not the best not the worst. We did not get to spend alot of time with the antagonists/ villains to really flesh them out i think. Would have been nicer to get more time to spend in    Honestly a great game, above what i expected. Is it perfect? No, is it good? Yes, very good.
    Wanna give it an 8.5

    The combat was very very nice, fun combos, nice spells etc.

    The story was interesting, not the best not the worst. We did not get to spend alot of time with the antagonists/ villains to really flesh them out i think. Would have been nicer to get more time to spend in classes and learning more about the teachers. But the characters where great!

    The world is spot on, looks amazing, sounds amazing. Truly feels like im in the HP universe.

    A couple of minor cons imo,

    The lockpicking was horrible, no skill needed just a timegate to open a door/chest. They should have atleast added instant lock opening on lower Lvl 1-2 locks when u have the higher skill?!

    The ability to not play on fullscreen on PC is just strange.

    Not being able to (Sell All or mark selected / sell selected gear) is just annoying.

    Not alot of enemies, which can make it kinda tedious, and waaaaaay to much gear, which then makes it just a numbers fest and the excitment of looting a '' so called legandary'' just does not feel like looting a ''legendary item'' . Would have been nice with less and more specialized gear.

    Running around with 30k gold and nothing to spend it on felt weird.

    But with all that said, if you like fantasy, magic , adventure or RPGs, its definitely worth the money!

    Played 61 hours and got 100% if people wonders    … Expand
  73. Ziglo
    May 30, 2023
    10
    Complete next-gen experience, I'm looking forward to more of these in the future. This game brings all the nostalgia for Harry Potter fans. It's worth playing, with stunning graphics and an open world filled with millions of things to do. A sequel would be excellent.
  74. markjohnsonii
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    This game is a ton of fun… I can’t wait till they come out with more multiplayer aspects!
  75. FoXSkr
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Игра просто шикарная. Купил на всех платформа - PS5, Xbox, PC только для того что бы поддержать авторов. Я принципиально против что бы ЛГБТ лезли в мою жизнь, что бы они диктовали разработчикам какие игры они должны делать, я против сцен однополой любви в играх, которые я играю. Почему меня и моих детей заставляют это смотреть? Я в таком случае хочу что бы на играх писали что есть сценыИгра просто шикарная. Купил на всех платформа - PS5, Xbox, PC только для того что бы поддержать авторов. Я принципиально против что бы ЛГБТ лезли в мою жизнь, что бы они диктовали разработчикам какие игры они должны делать, я против сцен однополой любви в играх, которые я играю. Почему меня и моих детей заставляют это смотреть? Я в таком случае хочу что бы на играх писали что есть сцены ЛГБТ (как заставляют писать возрастное ограничение) - что бы я их не покупал. Очень надеюсь что разработчики поймут что надо угождать тем кто играет в их игры, а не какой то там непонятной общественности!
    А игра на редкость оказалась шикарна. Joanne Rowling создала потрясающую вселенную, ее книги я прочитал на одном дыхании, а теперь я могу погрузится в этот мир еще больше.    … Expand
  76. ONEEX
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Рад, что без повестки!
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    I'm glad there's no subpoena!
  77. danszthedude
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Yes there are bugs and performance issues. However, these will be patched soon. The game itself is amazing. Can't stop playing
  78. Rinoa1337
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Brilliant stylish sigle player game with no microtransactions but such of details and atmosphere. Thank you Avalanche, thank you WB!
  79. JackeAcck
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Well deserved rating for a well which took its time to get done. Should be an example of quality, detail and love in a single masterpiece.

    Thanks for making us experience what only our 10 year old imagination could try to reach.
  80. Dezloc
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Amazing game, definitely a game of the year contender, does have some technical issues that should be mitigated with patches and drivers, if you like open world rps then this is a no brainer, stop wasting your time reading reviews and get it.
  81. MoKSho
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    What a BLAST this game is wow! Been a long time since a game left me with big fat smiles on my face. Everything about is simply amazing - the world, the atmosphere, the sounds, the soundtrack, the characters, the freedom man I could go on and on. Only minor issues I have is that I would’ve loved to dive underwater and meet the Sirens and even though I don’t care much about Quidditch IWhat a BLAST this game is wow! Been a long time since a game left me with big fat smiles on my face. Everything about is simply amazing - the world, the atmosphere, the sounds, the soundtrack, the characters, the freedom man I could go on and on. Only minor issues I have is that I would’ve loved to dive underwater and meet the Sirens and even though I don’t care much about Quidditch I think it’s a bummer you can’t even watch a game or even choose to participate if you want to. I know that this would’ve been a massive implementation and I’m ok with that they left it out to maybe get to work on it concentrated to release it with an Addon/DLC. Great great game and I‘m only completely done with the main story.… Expand
  82. Scary_R_US
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    I think the games really fun to play!! That’s the measure that matters most! The combat is actually challenging (on hard don’t know about the other levels) and the story is easy to follow. The exploration is fantastic and you can easily lose yourself in the game for a long time! I think it you are a mega wizarding world fan then it would easily be a 10!
  83. Lekfaninte
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    This game is incredible, so much fun stuff to do the combat is amazing. Been playing for about 10h, I’m not even a big fan of Harry Potter but still I can’t stop playing. I know there have been complaints about fps drops luckily I’ve haven’t experienced that.
  84. omuz3030
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    some performance issues but nothing too major. it's great a way of experiencing the hogwarts and the harry potter universe especially if you can't go to universal studios
  85. yamaci17
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    88/100

    Poppy and Sebastian side quests are of similar vain to Triss/Yen/Panam/Judy type of CDPR side quests. They're so greatly designed they might as well overshadow the main game's story. I really enjoyed the subplots going on with these two characters more than the main story. The game is magical. It promised magic and it delivers magic. Everything about HP universe except    88/100

    Poppy and Sebastian side quests are of similar vain to Triss/Yen/Panam/Judy type of CDPR side quests. They're so greatly designed they might as well overshadow the main game's story. I really enjoyed the subplots going on with these two characters more than the main story.

    The game is magical. It promised magic and it delivers magic. Everything about HP universe except Quidditch has been integrated into the story and quests in a meaningful way. I really did not expect such a scale of events / things that we come across in our journey in Hogwarts Legacy. And then there is the meticulously crafted Hogwarts castle filled with details, lore and ambiance... Not to mention "cozy" Hogsmeade and its lively streets, shops and bars. And then there are other small towns and vistas they've crafted across the highlands. The world they crafted is a joy to explore. Especially with the added freedom and fun the broom or mounts give you.

    There are caveats to the game however, it lacks substantial amount of interactivity within Hogwarts and other students. Mini games and side activities are kept to a minimum. Lore and accurate representation of locations are plentiful but they're mostly hollow.

    Main story is not that interesting, and I could see why they kept it short. Its really a game where you just casually visit Hogwarts, instead of actually being a student in it. Story mostly revolves around outside locations or outside dungeons that has nothing to do with Hogwarts. Being an open world RPG, I can see why they went that route but this ended up making Hogwarts a touristic place instead of actual gameplay place.

    However, a HP fan couldn've exact for a better replica of Hogwarts. They nailed lighting, textures, ambiance quite extraordinarly and that alone deserves appreciation. I'd say similar amounts of effort went into Hogsmeade and surroundings of Hogwarts as well.    … Expand
  86. Sebto
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    It has flaws but it’s the Harry Potter gaming experience I’ve been waiting for for years. It’s a very solid RPG experience and the Hogwarts castle is by far the most beautiful, ginormous and interesting building I’ve ever seen in a game.
  87. Serj44
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Brilliant game with great writing and dialogue, definitely a contender for game of the year
  88. MetacriticOnur
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
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  89. helladarionx
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Dublado em português, com pouca lacração e nenhum feminismo. áudio em português é outro nível, muito bom, queria que tivesse lacração zero, mas ainda tem um mimi aqui e ali.
  90. jacobw464
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Despite some optimization issues on windows, this game is beautiful and runs like a dream (rarely dips below 120) on 1440p ultra RT with my 4090 and 7950x. Pristine open world, incredibly detailed and expansive, and combat is amazing. The quintessential Harry Potter game. Like Jedi Fallen Order for Star Wars or Insomniac Spider-man for, well, Spider-man. Props to the *DEVS* not (she whoDespite some optimization issues on windows, this game is beautiful and runs like a dream (rarely dips below 120) on 1440p ultra RT with my 4090 and 7950x. Pristine open world, incredibly detailed and expansive, and combat is amazing. The quintessential Harry Potter game. Like Jedi Fallen Order for Star Wars or Insomniac Spider-man for, well, Spider-man. Props to the *DEVS* not (she who shall not be named)… Expand
  91. Rallianto_Rex
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Near perfect game. Amazing. Almost only good things can be said about this game.
    But, broomstick flight is off, controls are really bad, left stick for left/right and right stick for up/down, who thought of this? :P
    Also the owner if the three broomsticks in hogsmead is buggy, the character is a female but the voice is a male. There have been a patch, but it didn't fix it. If this bug    Near perfect game. Amazing. Almost only good things can be said about this game.
    But, broomstick flight is off, controls are really bad, left stick for left/right and right stick for up/down, who thought of this? :P
    Also the owner if the three broomsticks in hogsmead is buggy, the character is a female but the voice is a male. There have been a patch, but it didn't fix it. If this bug isn't fixed the game is 9/10 for me.
    If it turns out they took a knee and bowed down to the rainbow color mob, the game is a 0/10 for me    … Expand
  92. TerMixCz
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    Best game for me.... graphic world, music.... this game is best.... 10/10..
  93. RozmrdanaPrdel
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Still playing it
  94. Sheila26
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Grandisimo juego, me encanta perderme por su mundo, hacer todas y cada una de sus misiones, buscar cada coleccionable y no hay ni un momento en el que me canse, realmente perfecto.
  95. Scumx
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing game all around if you're a gamer and Harry Potter fan it's a must play I feel for all the hard working people that poured their lives in to this game only to be harassed and slandered with names like bigots and transphobic that had nothing to do with JK Rowling's or her views the Hypocrisy is sad so if you see a 1* review take it with a grain of salt because this game is the bestAmazing game all around if you're a gamer and Harry Potter fan it's a must play I feel for all the hard working people that poured their lives in to this game only to be harassed and slandered with names like bigots and transphobic that had nothing to do with JK Rowling's or her views the Hypocrisy is sad so if you see a 1* review take it with a grain of salt because this game is the best game I've played in a year and these people deserve praise for their hard work making a fun and beautiful game with such a hard task as living up to the Harry Potter name and pushing through all the negativity around J K Rowlings deserves a lot of credit and I hope the people working there get the praise they deserve Avalanche Software Great Job and amazing Game!… Expand
  96. deezNuts77
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    This game has some issues, like very poor graphics, but as a Harry Potter fan it is absolutely amazing. The story has me hooked but just exploring Hogwarts and all the surrounding areas has been absolutely incredible. If you are a fan of the books or the movies, I highly recommend this game.
  97. SaberMajora
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Game is an absolute blast, especially if your a Harry Potter fan. Pc preformence is spotty , but that doesn't stop me from loving this game! I highly recommend it!!
  98. Stryph
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Great game! Amazing detailed graphics everywhere you turn, especially in Hogwarts Castle. Easy to control and learn game mechanics. Looking forward to DLC's and a sequel!
  99. maxkrot
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Отличная игра,нравится абслолютно всё в этой игре

    100/10

    Мерлиновая борода теперь я хочу жить в этом мире !
  100. ScarZero21
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Harry Potter vibes return in full force
    Great story and dialogue and solid combat system
    Just a great **** game
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 4, 2023
    85
    Beautiful, cozy and incredibly detailed, Hogwarts Legacy suffers from overabundance of side activities that offer no story, substance or good gameplay. [page 42]
  2. GameSpace
    Apr 4, 2023
    80
    The success of Hogwarts Legacy clearly shows that good sales and warm feedback from players are ensured not so much by the gameplay thought out to the smallest detail but by carefully reproducing the right atmosphere. But this is already a subtle moment, akin to real magic, and here the nameless developers of Avalanche Software succeeded.
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  3. Ragequit.gr
    Feb 24, 2023
    81
    Hogwarts Legacy is an altogether excellent port of Wizarding World to PC screens. It proudly belongs to the Young Adult fiction genre, which may make immersion difficult for older gamers.
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