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  1. May 14, 2023
    10
    Was genuinely surprised by how good the game is. I had high expectations and it managed to surpass them. Tye gameplay is fire and the story is just next level. Absolutely loving it
  2. May 13, 2023
    8
    One of the best games this year. And the best one about the Wizarding World hands down.
    Negatives are broken RTX support (at the time of writing), a mostly empty world and repetitive puzzles (Merlin trials).
  3. May 11, 2023
    5
    The game has stunning visuals/graphics and a Decent combat system, so why am I rating it so low? Because the story and dialogue choices are poorly written/done. Everything else would be fine but no dialogue option made any difference making me actually not want to play the game and rather watch all cutscenes on YouTube aka I wouldn’t have bought this game for the story. I thought thereThe game has stunning visuals/graphics and a Decent combat system, so why am I rating it so low? Because the story and dialogue choices are poorly written/done. Everything else would be fine but no dialogue option made any difference making me actually not want to play the game and rather watch all cutscenes on YouTube aka I wouldn’t have bought this game for the story. I thought there would be branching choice trees and what you did would effect the outcome but nothing actually changes. The game starts out impressive I always wanted to explore hogwarts and I got to for a few hours until I realized that that’s all it offered in creativity. I think it’s a decent play if you go in knowing nothing matters else I wouldn’t buy it if you really want to know what happens and the process just go watch anyone’s play through nothing would be different. Expand
  4. May 10, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rating of the game: 5 with a huge minus / 10. - Absolute mediocrity in everything. From the beginning to the end of the whole game you will be told how good you are "just like that" and even after passing the game you do not know anything about your character. You will communicate with "incredible" lifeless plush characters.

    - The main villain of the game is a goblin who took offense for being called names. And he decided to kill everyone for it. - It is not difficult to assess the strength of the further plot. - You will be given a great opportunity to be a "chosen" messenger on errands in countless exciting bring-and-serve quests. - If you are a seventy-year-old woman who has no one to talk to, it will be very pleasant and fun to listen to every NPC who will tell you his incredible biography from conception to the present day... If you thought these would be fascinating stories (NO). - Distribution ceremony, Yule score, Quidditch game, trips with the faculty to Hogsmeade - no. Running after goblins and creatures on the edges near Hogwarts - yes. If that's how you imagined the magical world of Rowling - welcome! I personally don't see it that way
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  5. May 8, 2023
    10
    I've been waiting for this game for a long time finally i got a chance to play it. Its an amazing game truly a masterpiece.
    Screw the LGBTQ+ Community and must play this game ♥️
  6. May 5, 2023
    0
    Satanic game, that is an affront to our lord and savior jesus christ! Witchcraft is condemned in the bible Acts 8:9-13.

    Also the game sucks graphics look like ps1 era. The characters look so uncanny it would give you nightmares. **** game waste of money. Would have given a five but the game’s lack of content and repetitive gmeplay is nail in the coffin. This is like no man’s sky when
    Satanic game, that is an affront to our lord and savior jesus christ! Witchcraft is condemned in the bible Acts 8:9-13.

    Also the game sucks graphics look like ps1 era. The characters look so uncanny it would give you nightmares. **** game waste of money. Would have given a five but the game’s lack of content and repetitive gmeplay is nail in the coffin.

    This is like no man’s sky when it first came out but for some reason everyone brainwashed to simp for this satanic piece of crap. Maybe jk rowling gave its soul to satan or something? thats the only explanation.

    The satanic witchcraft I can tolerate but the **** graphics and gameplay? Nah.

    Would have given 0 you are better off playing ps1 games. Game looks like it was made in the eighties. Only buy if you like retro games.
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  7. May 5, 2023
    8
    The graphics in this game are top-notch and unquestionably unique. The world simply looks fantastic, including the castle, the forest, and the overall environment.

    There are many activities to engage in, such as collecting magical creatures, flying on brooms or other magical creatures, participating in flying competitions, playing various mini-games, solving puzzles, brewing potions,
    The graphics in this game are top-notch and unquestionably unique. The world simply looks fantastic, including the castle, the forest, and the overall environment.

    There are many activities to engage in, such as collecting magical creatures, flying on brooms or other magical creatures, participating in flying competitions, playing various mini-games, solving puzzles, brewing potions, and much more.

    Player housing is available in the form of the Room of Requirement, which is also fun.

    The story is okay. Not exceptional, but really okay. However, I would have liked a little more here and there.
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  8. May 4, 2023
    5
    Nice graphics and atmosphere but in terms of gameplay and story it's a bad Ubisoft-like game.
  9. May 3, 2023
    10
    Awesome execution with all detail of HP world from the Books, Movies, even from Fan Based. This is are perfect world we as fan can imagine on.
  10. May 3, 2023
    10
    Perfeito !! Não há nenhum defeito, só faltou o quadribol e o jogo ser mais longo, mas fora isso tá top
  11. May 2, 2023
    0
    This game is like something out of 2010. The graphics are there, but everything else is totally outdated. This just shows how pathetic Harry Potter fans are. All HP games up till now are really bad, and fans have longed for a good HP game, but this? This is mediocre at best. Not to mention it's buggy, laggy and stuttery. I can't even remember the last time I dropped below the map in aThis game is like something out of 2010. The graphics are there, but everything else is totally outdated. This just shows how pathetic Harry Potter fans are. All HP games up till now are really bad, and fans have longed for a good HP game, but this? This is mediocre at best. Not to mention it's buggy, laggy and stuttery. I can't even remember the last time I dropped below the map in a game, but it happened here xD. And also, you'll need a beefy rig because it's pretty pretty demanding, especially that it's not stunningly beautiful. Bad optimization, both on PC and on the consoles. Expand
  12. May 1, 2023
    8
    Avada kedavra büyüsünü oyun bittikten sonra alabildiğim için biraz üzgün olsam da genel oyun deneyimimden memnunum. Harry Potter evrenini sevenlerin zevkten dört köşe olacağı oyunu yapmışlar. Hogwarts binasında ve açık dünyada yapılacak şeylerin sınırı yok. Filmlerden gördüğümüz şeylerin ve daha fazlasının sınırı yok. Quidditch hariç.

    Derslere girme, canavar ehlileştirme hatta
    Avada kedavra büyüsünü oyun bittikten sonra alabildiğim için biraz üzgün olsam da genel oyun deneyimimden memnunum. Harry Potter evrenini sevenlerin zevkten dört köşe olacağı oyunu yapmışlar. Hogwarts binasında ve açık dünyada yapılacak şeylerin sınırı yok. Filmlerden gördüğümüz şeylerin ve daha fazlasının sınırı yok. Quidditch hariç.

    Derslere girme, canavar ehlileştirme hatta çiftleştirme, bitkileri silah olarak kullanma, sayısız büyü, süpürgeyle uçma, Highwing'e binme, bulmacalı açık dünya etkinlikleri, onlarca harabe, her şey var. Bana biraz fazla geldi ama isteyen yapmaz tabii. Açık dünya etkinlikleri sıkıcı, çünkü bulmaca sevmem. Haydut öldürmek o kadar da keyifli değil. Keşiflerinizde bulduğunuz şeyler pek mühim değil.

    Oyun, combat kısmını beklediğimden iyi kotarmış. Sonuçta Harry Potter evreninde yapılabilecek şeyler ve büyü çeşitleri belli. Kaçınma ve doğra zamanda saldırıyı geri püskürtme mekanikleri artık her oyunda var. Buna da iyi yedirilmiş. Büyülerin kullanımı ve birbirleriyle kombinleme de gayet başarılı. Ama biraz kolay olmuş. Oyun boyunca sadece bir kez öldüm, onda da can iksirim bittiği için.

    Ana hikaye meh. Ama arkadaşlarımızın hikayesiyle paralel giden kısımları iyiydi. Yan görevler pek kaliteli değil ama arkadaşlarımızla oyun boyunca devam eden ilişki görevleri güzeldi. Özellikle Sebastian'inkiler.

    Başta açık dünya etkinlikleri çok canımı sıksa da bir süre sonra neyin önemsiz olduğunu anlayınca, ilişki görevlerine ve ana hikayeye odaklanınca keyif aldığım bir oyuna dönüştü. Keşke Harry Potter son filmlerindeki gibi daha karanlık bir tonu olsaydı. Bu haliyle biraz çocuksu olmuş.
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  13. Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Hello everyone, the game is just divine. The best implementation of fun JK Rowling
  14. Apr 30, 2023
    6
    The game is not bad, and Hogwart is just splendid and really fun to navigate in, but it has a lot of problems. The game mechanics don’t go well with each other, and everything starts to feel boring and pointless soon. Why would I explore that cave with another gloves in a chest at the end, gloves that I will never use anyway because there is way too much loot everywhere. Somme stories andThe game is not bad, and Hogwart is just splendid and really fun to navigate in, but it has a lot of problems. The game mechanics don’t go well with each other, and everything starts to feel boring and pointless soon. Why would I explore that cave with another gloves in a chest at the end, gloves that I will never use anyway because there is way too much loot everywhere. Somme stories and quests are good though, like these with Sebastian. Play it if you like the universe, but be prepared: it’s a game for fans, and not a game for people used to playing. Expand
  15. Apr 28, 2023
    7
    Hogwarts legacy is okay for HP fans,it highly reproduces movies and novels,including types of magic and academic design,and its just so so for normal player,fighting is a bit boring / few things that can interact with each other.
  16. Apr 28, 2023
    9
    Incredible Surprise this game was, Beautiful Graphics, fun game play. Great acting. A welcome change from other Devs. I dont know JK R or Harry Potter previously. my RTX 3060 12GB plays this game better than my 3080 10GB weirdly i'd say it has some performance issues. but over all I loved it.
  17. Apr 28, 2023
    6
    The world feels magical at first, but the more you play, the more meaningless the world gets. for it's vastness it feels rather empty quite fast. There are really lame parts of the story, some of the characters are lame and feels out of place.

    The only story that was worth engaging in was a side quest, the game still has woke elements, there are too many empty repetitive "go kill x
    The world feels magical at first, but the more you play, the more meaningless the world gets. for it's vastness it feels rather empty quite fast. There are really lame parts of the story, some of the characters are lame and feels out of place.

    The only story that was worth engaging in was a side quest, the game still has woke elements, there are too many empty repetitive "go kill x amount of Y" or "go fetch x" style side quests, inventory system is annoying, puzzles are repetitive and the merlin trials are necessary.

    There's no point to grind the repetitive tasks other than cosmetic rewards to grind repetitive tasks in game. I already do that in real life.

    I have read all the books, and I love the Harry Potter Franchise, but I was honestly disappointed with this game and was actually really looking forward to this.
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  18. Apr 27, 2023
    10
    a masterpiece. I feel like I'm a kid all over again living what I always dreamed at the time.
  19. Apr 26, 2023
    7
    So basically it's a perfect example of a game with amazing atmosphere, art, and design but with no narrative whatsoever. The game feels kinda empty with that weird plot, lack of emotions, and underdeveloped characters... Like an attraction for wizarding world fans and nothing more (but no surprise here from a studio that never developed a good game so far).
    Overall, that's an OK
    So basically it's a perfect example of a game with amazing atmosphere, art, and design but with no narrative whatsoever. The game feels kinda empty with that weird plot, lack of emotions, and underdeveloped characters... Like an attraction for wizarding world fans and nothing more (but no surprise here from a studio that never developed a good game so far).
    Overall, that's an OK experience, mostly for fans. Not recommended for others.
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  20. Apr 26, 2023
    7
    After finishing the game, i had to update my review. From a 10, i have brought it down to a 7, cause it's really repetitive.
  21. Apr 25, 2023
    8
    Hogwarts Legacy is a game that is sure to excite fans of the Harry Potter franchise. The attention to detail in the game's design, especially the whole of Hogwarts and the engaging storyline make for a truly immersive experience. While the game does have some flaws, overall it is a well-crafted game that is definitely worth playing.

    Our Full Review:
    Hogwarts Legacy is a game that is sure to excite fans of the Harry Potter franchise. The attention to detail in the game's design, especially the whole of Hogwarts and the engaging storyline make for a truly immersive experience. While the game does have some flaws, overall it is a well-crafted game that is definitely worth playing.

    Our Full Review:
    https://www.theshchronicles.com/post/hogwarts-legacy
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  22. Apr 25, 2023
    1
    I thought it was a good game until I met a stupid bug (HL-851) that blocked me from continuing my mission. This bug has affected thousands of players but WB and AS are still ignoring it. What a joke!
  23. Apr 24, 2023
    10
    This game triggers the purple-haired mentally unstable freaks and degenerates at certain forum that cannot be named.
    All the more reason to rate it 10. The game is absolutely incredible.
  24. Apr 23, 2023
    6
    Pleasant atmosphere, interesting mechanics and systems, good realization of Hogwarts. Nonetheless, the game has some issues with game design, but the biggest problem for me is left-wing agenda with diversity and feminism on every corner without any logic in Scotland 19th century.
  25. Apr 22, 2023
    0
    Absolutely abysmal game. Maybe the worst game I've ever played. I could go on for hours about how I don't like J.K. Rowling as a person but that's not what we're here for. The gameplay is so boring. The story isn't true to the original plot whatsoever. Worst game I've played since Super Mario Sunshine. Absolute disappointment.
  26. Apr 20, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hogwarts legacy is just the defenition of making a amazing "Harry Potter" based story,like most AAA games,you can make your own character but after,if you complete the game,there nothing to do,but that's ok Expand
  27. Apr 18, 2023
    6
    The is absurdly repetitive, it smells like an Ubisoft game which doesn't mean it's great. It's fine, above average. I think the first hours are made really nice and engaging but after there is nothing to do because all quests and activities are pointless and boring.
  28. Apr 18, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this can be a masterpiece but unfortunately is not. First of all game world is not living, every dialogue and characters are linear, almost nothing is natural. Some puzzles repeat themselves and map design is so awful..

    All spells are already know at the beginning, storyline is not interesting and do go on..
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  29. Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Ridiculously detailed graphics, very pretty. Seems to run great on my 1080ti. Even though there's a lot of dialog so far I don't find myself skipping it.

    edit: Reminds me of Witcher 3, the thrill of being able to explore a ridiculously detailed virtual world. top game of 2023 by a mile. edit2: The chore/training quests are a little too slow for my tastes, install the all-spells
    Ridiculously detailed graphics, very pretty. Seems to run great on my 1080ti. Even though there's a lot of dialog so far I don't find myself skipping it.

    edit: Reminds me of Witcher 3, the thrill of being able to explore a ridiculously detailed virtual world. top game of 2023 by a mile.

    edit2: The chore/training quests are a little too slow for my tastes, install the all-spells mod is my recommendation
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  30. Apr 14, 2023
    3
    + fights, castle, grafics, witch broom
    - magic, storyline, quests, NPC, no quidditch, optimization

    it's an ocean as deep as a puddle!
  31. Apr 13, 2023
    9
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  32. Apr 13, 2023
    10
    Il gioco è semplicemente fantastico. Ha un aspetto molto bello. Il mondo è realistico e ci si può perdere completamente esplorando il castello e il mondo circostante, come se fossi dentro il gioco stesso. Un'esperienza fantastica.
  33. Apr 12, 2023
    10
    there is an incredible attention to detail in the game's graphics. The world is alive with vibrant colors and intricate textures, making it feel like you're really there. And with the latest technology powering the game, everything from the lighting effects to the character animations is top-notch.
  34. Apr 11, 2023
    4
    Slow paced, uneventful, linear storyline (with the illusion of choice) structured with forced side quests and crafted with highly repetitive and shallow gameplay and boring puzzles. There is nothing inherently wrong with the story itself, but the way it is presented in the game makes the experience feel like a lengthy, monotonous trek.

    There's a lot of major core issues with Hogwarts
    Slow paced, uneventful, linear storyline (with the illusion of choice) structured with forced side quests and crafted with highly repetitive and shallow gameplay and boring puzzles. There is nothing inherently wrong with the story itself, but the way it is presented in the game makes the experience feel like a lengthy, monotonous trek.

    There's a lot of major core issues with Hogwarts Legacy on top of its terrible performance in PC; if you think it'll get better as you progress, prepare to be disappointed.
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  35. Apr 9, 2023
    10
    Les graphismes sont fantastiques. Le château a l'air vraiment génial et on peut explorer toutes sortes de choses. Cela inclut différents villages, la forêt interdite et bien plus encore.
    Tout simplement génial.
  36. Apr 8, 2023
    10
    Wirklich tolles Spiel. Man kann auf verschiedenen Tierwesen und natürlich auf einem Besen durch die große und richtig detailreiche Welt fliegen, aber auch zu Fuß alles erkunden. Das Schloss und die Natur sind einfach atemberaubend schön. Die Geschichte hat mir auch gefallen. Hier und da hätte man gern etwas mehr Tiefe in die Charaktere stecken können, aber ich bin trotzdem sehr zufrieden.
  37. Apr 7, 2023
    4
    It is very poorly optimized many pulls many failures on top having a good PC the game at first is cool but then you get tired and you want to finish it
  38. Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is an enchanting and captivating game that immerses players in the magical world of Harry Potter. The graphics are stunning and beautifully crafted, bringing the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to life like never before.

    One of the game's greatest strengths is its fun and challenging riddles. These puzzles add a delightful layer of complexity to the game and
    Hogwarts Legacy is an enchanting and captivating game that immerses players in the magical world of Harry Potter. The graphics are stunning and beautifully crafted, bringing the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to life like never before.

    One of the game's greatest strengths is its fun and challenging riddles. These puzzles add a delightful layer of complexity to the game and make it all the more enjoyable.

    The storytelling is nice, with a well-crafted narrative that seamlessly weaves together elements of mystery, adventure, and magic. As players progress through the game, they will encounter a cast of memorable characters.
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  39. Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is simply fantastic. It's like diving straight into that magical time of Harry Potter and becoming part of the world.
    You can spend hours just exploring the world and especially the castle, and it never gets boring. With the Room of Requirement, there's also player housing, and you can keep your own animals, ride them, brew your own potions, solve a lot of puzzles, and the
    Hogwarts Legacy is simply fantastic. It's like diving straight into that magical time of Harry Potter and becoming part of the world.
    You can spend hours just exploring the world and especially the castle, and it never gets boring. With the Room of Requirement, there's also player housing, and you can keep your own animals, ride them, brew your own potions, solve a lot of puzzles, and the characters are also great.
    P.N. Black could have gotten a bit more story, though. After all, it's one of the few characters that we already knew from the Harry Potter books, so I would have liked to see more.
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  40. Apr 6, 2023
    9
    So far, I really like the game. I've spent a lot of time in the room of requirement, setting everything up just the way I like it. I think it's great that there's player housing in the game. The world overall just looks fantastic.
  41. Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy really appeals to me. I've been playing it for several days now and there are still plenty of things to discover. The graphics are the most impressive aspect, of course. They are simply breathtaking and the castle is just gigantic. But the environment looks amazing as well.
  42. Apr 5, 2023
    5
    It's "an ok game", but just that, all the NPCs are boring too.

    Idk, I think this game is made for fans of harry potter, if you want to play a nice game, play skyrim.

    This HL is a predictable game
  43. Apr 5, 2023
    10
    The game is really enjoyable. The graphics are breathtaking and the world looks simply magical and beautiful. However, I wish there were more emotes for the player character. Also, I don't understand why we can only keep a handful of animals in the room of requirement. Each room has more than enough space. Apart from that, the game is top-notch.
  44. Apr 5, 2023
    9
    I quite like the game.
    You can tell that a lot of passion went into it. The developers really put in a lot of effort.
    Of course, the graphics are especially outstanding, they're just fantastic. Exploring the castle and its surroundings is a lot of fun, as is designing the room of requirement. What I didn't like were the woke elements, which they clearly only added because of certain
    I quite like the game.
    You can tell that a lot of passion went into it. The developers really put in a lot of effort.
    Of course, the graphics are especially outstanding, they're just fantastic. Exploring the castle and its surroundings is a lot of fun, as is designing the room of requirement.
    What I didn't like were the woke elements, which they clearly only added because of certain obnoxious people and which simply don't fit into the setting. I also missed simple things like a sitting and lying animation for the player character. But otherwise, it's a really good game.
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  45. Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is simply amazing. I particularly loved the Room of Requirement and the fact that you can customize multiple rooms and even get areas for your own animals to care for and nurture.

    And the graphics are simply breathtaking. I could spend hours flying around or exploring the world on foot and never get bored. As for the characters, Sebastian is pretty cool but I wish
    Hogwarts Legacy is simply amazing. I particularly loved the Room of Requirement and the fact that you can customize multiple rooms and even get areas for your own animals to care for and nurture.

    And the graphics are simply breathtaking. I could spend hours flying around or exploring the world on foot and never get bored.

    As for the characters, Sebastian is pretty cool but I wish more had been done with Black. I was really looking forward to his character, but then there was hardly anything about him.
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  46. Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is like a butterbeer on a chilly Hogsmeade day - it warms you up and leaves you feeling enchanted.
    The graphics are downright magical and transport you to a breathtakingly beautiful world of wizards and wonder. And let's not forget the features - solving riddles, the Room of Requirements, and flying around on a broom or mystical animals make the game truly bewitching. It's
    Hogwarts Legacy is like a butterbeer on a chilly Hogsmeade day - it warms you up and leaves you feeling enchanted.
    The graphics are downright magical and transport you to a breathtakingly beautiful world of wizards and wonder. And let's not forget the features - solving riddles, the Room of Requirements, and flying around on a broom or mystical animals make the game truly bewitching. It's everything a Potterhead could wish for and more.
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  47. Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Really enjoyable combat and location exploring, especially while flying on broom above beautiful forests, rivers etc. Story is ok. In my opinion a little bit too many dialogues and because of this game after time is a little bit boring but after finished this game I can tell that was good experience. Graphics are ok, optimization issue is stuttering(mostly when I was coming into newReally enjoyable combat and location exploring, especially while flying on broom above beautiful forests, rivers etc. Story is ok. In my opinion a little bit too many dialogues and because of this game after time is a little bit boring but after finished this game I can tell that was good experience. Graphics are ok, optimization issue is stuttering(mostly when I was coming into new location and not everything was loaded), but nothing more. FSR on max sharpening is more detailed than native resolution in my opinion, so I recommend to use that. In conclusion game is beautiful and fine optimized, has really good gameplay and is just satisfying. 10/10 Expand
  48. Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Pretty cool game with amazing graphics, good characters and fun activities.
    The woke stuff they put in to appease the crazy twitter mob is pretty cringe and since those kind of people are never happy it's really unnecessary and annoying, but if you ignore that, then the game is amazing.
  49. Apr 3, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo bueno:
    El castillo de Hogwarts es una maravilla y he disfrutado mucho explorándolo. Eso lo mejor que tiene. El combate es entretenido en cierto modo. Me ha gustado bastante. Al igual que la Sala de los Menesteres.

    Lo malo:
    La historia es aburrida y a los personajes les falta algo. La progresión del personaje solo sirve para el combate, lo cual me ha decepcionado un poco. No tomas decisiones sobre nada y no hay diferentes caminos para la historia. No encarnas a tu propio personaje, es solo estético. Los desafíos no son nada interesantes. Se hace repetitivo.

    No he podido acabarlo al 100%.
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  50. Apr 2, 2023
    6
    Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. It was a rather bland game for me. I wish the battles were a little more diverse. You get more pleasure after the middle of the game, but you continue to get the same pleasure until the end of the game.
  51. Apr 2, 2023
    10
    It's an immersive and exciting game that transports us into the magical world of Harry Potter.
    The graphics are amazing and bring the wizarding world to life in vivid detail. The characters are also a highlight, with cool and intriguing personalities like Sebastian and Poppy adding depth to the story.
    Hogwarts Legacy is a must-play in my opinion for any Harry Potter fan or anyone who
    It's an immersive and exciting game that transports us into the magical world of Harry Potter.
    The graphics are amazing and bring the wizarding world to life in vivid detail. The characters are also a highlight, with cool and intriguing personalities like Sebastian and Poppy adding depth to the story.

    Hogwarts Legacy is a must-play in my opinion for any Harry Potter fan or anyone who enjoys immersive RPG games.
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  52. Apr 1, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is pure magic!
    The game's graphics are so stunning, you'll feel like you've been transported to the wizarding world yourself. It's the perfect mix of adventure, mystery, and nostalgia.
  53. Apr 1, 2023
    9
    Amazing game.
    I had my doubts because the last movies (fantastic beasts and cursed child) were horrible, but with Hogwarts Legacy we finally have something, that actually feels like a well written story in a magical world. Stunning visuals, awesome music and nice adventure. 9/10!
  54. Apr 1, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is an incredibly charming and engaging game! From the moment you step foot into the magical world of Hogwarts, you'll be transported to a world filled with wonder and excitement. I love it!

    One of the standout features of this game is the sheer variety of fun activities that are available to players. From solving challenging riddles to soaring through the skies on a
    Hogwarts Legacy is an incredibly charming and engaging game! From the moment you step foot into the magical world of Hogwarts, you'll be transported to a world filled with wonder and excitement. I love it!

    One of the standout features of this game is the sheer variety of fun activities that are available to players. From solving challenging riddles to soaring through the skies on a broomstick, there is no shortage of things to do and see in this enchanting game. Whether you're exploring the castle's hidden nooks and crannies or engaging in exciting magical duels with your fellow students, there's never a dull moment in Hogwarts Legacy.

    The graphics in this game are truly breathtaking.
    Every detail, from the towering spires of Hogwarts to the intricate designs on each character's robes, has been expertly crafted to create a truly immersive and visually stunning experience.

    Overall, I would highly recommend Hogwarts Legacy to anyone who is looking for a fun, engaging, and visually stunning gaming experience.

    Whether you're a Harry Potter fan or just love a good adventure game, Hogwarts Legacy is sure to be a hit!
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  55. Mar 31, 2023
    9
    Holy Hippogriffs, the graphics are stunning! The attention to detail in every aspect of the game is simply breathtaking. From the intricate designs of the Hogwarts castle to the majestic creatures that roam the Forbidden Forest, you'll feel like you're really living in the wizarding world.

    The soundtrack is simply enchanting, with its soaring orchestral pieces and hauntingly beautiful
    Holy Hippogriffs, the graphics are stunning! The attention to detail in every aspect of the game is simply breathtaking. From the intricate designs of the Hogwarts castle to the majestic creatures that roam the Forbidden Forest, you'll feel like you're really living in the wizarding world.

    The soundtrack is simply enchanting, with its soaring orchestral pieces and hauntingly beautiful melodies. But the real magic of Hogwarts Legacy lies in the gameplay. From brewing potions to mastering spells, there's always something new to discover.

    But perhaps the most exciting part of the game is the sense of freedom it offers. Whether you want to join your favorite Hogwarts house, explore every inch of the castle, or even venture out into the wider wizarding world, the choice is yours. With so many possibilities, the game truly feels like a magical adventure that you'll never want to end.
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  56. Mar 30, 2023
    7
    Good atmosphere, amazing Hogwarts and villages, fight system is pretty nice. But the plot is boring, characters are also boring
  57. Mar 30, 2023
    6
    Although Hogwarts Legacy was pretty fun for me at first, I saw that it was a pretty shallow game from the 20th hour of the game. Positive: The only thing I liked about the game was the design of Hogwarts. It has really been worked on and it has been designed very well. Negatives: You can even finish the game by pressing all the keys randomly. Boring gameplay. Although it is fun to travelAlthough Hogwarts Legacy was pretty fun for me at first, I saw that it was a pretty shallow game from the 20th hour of the game. Positive: The only thing I liked about the game was the design of Hogwarts. It has really been worked on and it has been designed very well. Negatives: You can even finish the game by pressing all the keys randomly. Boring gameplay. Although it is fun to travel in the open world at first, doing the same activities all the time and being empty inside makes all exploration meaningless after a point. Mediocre in terms of story and characters. It has been a very fun game for Harry Potter fans, but as a game it is quite boring and empty. Expand
  58. Mar 29, 2023
    3
    It is a modern open-world, mission-based game, no more and no less than that, and ultimately it's a far cry from capturing the same magic that the first couple of open-world Harry Potter games did.
    There is no real exploration, just going to checkpoints, there is no real discovery, just casting a couple of spells on anything that has a white outline around it, and unless you want to have
    It is a modern open-world, mission-based game, no more and no less than that, and ultimately it's a far cry from capturing the same magic that the first couple of open-world Harry Potter games did.
    There is no real exploration, just going to checkpoints, there is no real discovery, just casting a couple of spells on anything that has a white outline around it, and unless you want to have no idea where you're going in the incredible dense map, you will be running around, not looking at the halls or details in them, but looking at you mini-map for the line that tells you where to go.
    And to top it all off, as I hope we all know at this point, spending any money on this game, even when it's reduced, gives a cut of that money to the world's most prominent transphobe, so all-in-all, not worth it.
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  59. Mar 28, 2023
    8
    Хорошая игра, созданная для фанатов Поттерианы. Хогвартс, Хогсмид и их окркстности выполнены восхитительно, именно так как в фильмах и как ты себе это представлял после книг. Очень много лора, который узнавать довольно интересно, и его подача хооошо обставлена. Музыка тоже не подкачала, под стать визуалу. По техническим нюансам отмечу лишь, что оптимизация на пк не очень хорошая, дажеХорошая игра, созданная для фанатов Поттерианы. Хогвартс, Хогсмид и их окркстности выполнены восхитительно, именно так как в фильмах и как ты себе это представлял после книг. Очень много лора, который узнавать довольно интересно, и его подача хооошо обставлена. Музыка тоже не подкачала, под стать визуалу. По техническим нюансам отмечу лишь, что оптимизация на пк не очень хорошая, даже после патчей и с длсс 3 фпс дропается местами сильно, хотя и не критично, багов заметил очень мало. Боевая система оригинальная, мне понрааилась, жонглировать заклинаниями, проворачивая различные комбо, весел, зрелищно и эффективно. А вот исследовательская часть гецмплея неоднозначная: есть интересные находки с загадками, исследованием локаций и прокачкой, но очень много активностей на карте, которые особо профита не принесут, только косметику и чутка опыта. Сами активности увлекательны только поначалу, дальше они будут повторяться и очень редко оригинальные попадаются. Потому пылесосить карту спустя некоторое время надоедает и становится не профитно. Хотя порой нет-нет, и сворачивал в очередной данж, тут ничего не поделаю)
    В целом, игрой доволен, не зря потратил на нее около 70 часов.
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  60. Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Let me just say that the graphics of this game are chef's kiss amazing.
    The level of detail is so impressive that you can practically smell the butterbeer and feel the warmth of the Hogwarts fireplace. It's like you're actually there, except you don't have to deal with the pesky inconvenience of being a Muggle.

    I really, really love this game!
  61. Mar 26, 2023
    2
    Beautiful world but no substance.
    Another open world collect-athon with no emotion. All the criticism towards this game seems to be oriented towards the main protaonist low-energy soulless performance. So let me point out another huge fault that somehow avoided the attention of the intellect of most of the players.
    The dialogues. I could not tell you how blank it is. No one seems to
    Beautiful world but no substance.
    Another open world collect-athon with no emotion. All the criticism towards this game seems to be oriented towards the main protaonist low-energy soulless performance. So let me point out another huge fault that somehow avoided the attention of the intellect of most of the players.

    The dialogues. I could not tell you how blank it is. No one seems to care about anything. Someone dies, let's just forget about that in a second. You just experienced a life threatening situation... that must've been awful, how's your tea by the way? Every character acts as non-offensive as possible, to the extent that their actions or reactions make no sense, which makes up for the most flat and boring dialogues I've ever seen in a game. And let me tell you, this time even the bad guys are flat as a plank. In the mind of Moira Squier a bad person means simply a rude jerk.

    Gameplay is ok. A formula that has been here since skyrim, slightly twisted to fit the setting. The game is a looker and a nice virtual tour for the fans of the films. Yet, it will kill off the rest of your brain cells in the proicess.
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  62. Mar 24, 2023
    9
    Hogwarts Legacy is a wonderful game that takes us on a magical journey through the Wizarding World.
    The game has an engaging and captivating story that is sure to keep us entertained from beginning to end. The story is set in the 1800s, before the time of Harry Potter, which makes it even more exciting to explore this new world.
    The world is beautifully designed and every detail has
    Hogwarts Legacy is a wonderful game that takes us on a magical journey through the Wizarding World.
    The game has an engaging and captivating story that is sure to keep us entertained from beginning to end. The story is set in the 1800s, before the time of Harry Potter, which makes it even more exciting to explore this new world.

    The world is beautifully designed and every detail has been meticulously crafted. The game's environments are stunning and the character models are highly detailed and realistic.

    Another fantastic aspect of Hogwarts Legacy is the variety of riddles and puzzles that players will encounter throughout the game. These puzzles are challenging enough to keep players engaged, but not so difficult that they become frustrating. The puzzles are integrated seamlessly into the game's story, which makes them feel like a natural part of the experience and I had a lot of fun with them.

    Phineas Black could have had more story development, though and I hope they'll add more story about him in a future patch maybe? However, this does not detract from the overall quality of the game. There are many other characters to interact with and the story is still highly enjoyable.

    I highly recommend Hogwarts Legacy. 9/10
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  63. Mar 24, 2023
    7
    Nice game with:
    +fantastic atmosphere
    +fantastic music +authentic realization of the Harry Potter World +decent combat that is bogged down by: -boring story -poor pacing (you spend way too much time on "filler" content) -too much open-world busy work -unfitting loot & progression mechanics -Low world interactivity It takes about 20 hours before your really realize that the
    Nice game with:
    +fantastic atmosphere
    +fantastic music
    +authentic realization of the Harry Potter World
    +decent combat

    that is bogged down by:
    -boring story
    -poor pacing (you spend way too much time on "filler" content)
    -too much open-world busy work
    -unfitting loot & progression mechanics
    -Low world interactivity

    It takes about 20 hours before your really realize that the game is much more filler content than is appears at first. The depth of game-play is appropriate for roughly 30 hours, but it stretched to >40 by numerous collectables, generic and repetitious "challenges" (Merlin puzzles), pet collection etc.
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  64. Mar 24, 2023
    9
    If you're a fan of the magical world of Harry Potter, then you're in for a treat with Hogwarts Legacy. This game is an enchanting adventure that will have you spellbound from start to finish.

    The graphics are absolutely stunning. The attention to detail is breathtaking. The rich colors and textures create a world that truly comes to life before your very eyes. It's a joy to simply
    If you're a fan of the magical world of Harry Potter, then you're in for a treat with Hogwarts Legacy. This game is an enchanting adventure that will have you spellbound from start to finish.

    The graphics are absolutely stunning. The attention to detail is breathtaking. The rich colors and textures create a world that truly comes to life before your very eyes. It's a joy to simply explore the world.

    Speaking of exploration, the world of Hogwarts Legacy is vast and immersive. From the Forbidden Forest to the bustling streets of Hogsmeade, there's always something new to discover. The game encourages you to take your time and soak in all the sights and sounds, and you won't regret it.

    Of course, a game is only as good as its characters, and Hogwarts Legacy delivers in spades. From fellow students to familiar faces from the Harry Potter universe like P.N. Black, each character is well-written and fleshed out. You'll find yourself getting invested in their stories and rooting for some of them every step of the way.

    Hogwarts Legacy is a charming and delightful game that's sure to cast a spell on you. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the books and movies or just looking for a fun and immersive gaming experience, this game is not to be missed.
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  65. Mar 23, 2023
    5
    Works well as a Harry Potter walking sim, if you're a fan of the series. Sub-standard Ubisoft style gameplay, mostly stale characters and dead fish of a protagonist make this a slog, though. Didn't finish.
  66. Mar 23, 2023
    8
    The game boasts an impressive roster of well-written and unique personalities, but two of my favorites were definitely Sebastian and Poppy. Sebastian, the dark and brooding Slytherin, was a delight to interact with and had a surprising amount of depth for a side character. And Poppy, the bubbly and sweet Hufflepuff, was an absolute joy to be around and provided a nice contrast to theThe game boasts an impressive roster of well-written and unique personalities, but two of my favorites were definitely Sebastian and Poppy. Sebastian, the dark and brooding Slytherin, was a delight to interact with and had a surprising amount of depth for a side character. And Poppy, the bubbly and sweet Hufflepuff, was an absolute joy to be around and provided a nice contrast to the darker moments in the game.

    But the real standout feature of Hogwarts Legacy has to be the graphics. The castle and its surroundings look absolutely breathtaking, with every detail meticulously crafted to bring the magical world to life. From the twisting staircases to the lush gardens, exploring this world was a feast for the eyes and left me feeling fully immersed in the Hogwarts experience.

    Speaking of exploration, the game does an excellent job of encouraging players to venture off the beaten path and discover the hidden secrets of Hogwarts. Whether it's uncovering hidden passages or stumbling upon a hidden creature in the Forbidden Forest, there's always something new and exciting to discover.

    Of course, no game is perfect, and Hogwarts Legacy is no exception. While there are plenty of well-developed characters, I couldn't help but feel like Phineas Nigellus Black was a bit underutilized. As a major figure in Hogwarts history, it would have been nice to see more of him and his story explored.

    Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is an incredible addition to the world of Harry Potter gaming, though. With gorgeous graphics, engaging characters and an expansive world to explore.
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  67. Mar 22, 2023
    8
    The world is breathtaking and combat system really good. Im sad now that i dont know HP universum a little bit more. But after this experience i might read some books and then return to the game again.
  68. Mar 22, 2023
    10
    As a life long, die hard HP fan I am in absolute awe of this game! There is so much depth to this world, I will be encompassed by Hogwarts Legacy for quite a while. I have spent so much time in game exploring and admiring all of the details in just about everything.

    As it comes with any game of this magnitude, there will be FPS drops; but no one can deny how much time and LOVE the
    As a life long, die hard HP fan I am in absolute awe of this game! There is so much depth to this world, I will be encompassed by Hogwarts Legacy for quite a while. I have spent so much time in game exploring and admiring all of the details in just about everything.

    As it comes with any game of this magnitude, there will be FPS drops; but no one can deny how much time and LOVE the developers put into delivering a game we would fall in love with.
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  69. Mar 20, 2023
    8
    As someone who isn’t a fan of Harry Potter. I’ve only watched a few movies and only read the first and I think it’s all just worse than Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. This is a pretty fun game. There’s a lot of lore that is going right over my head, and I’m sure these last names of characters would mean something if I read the books. But to be it’s just a pretty good magic game. All theAs someone who isn’t a fan of Harry Potter. I’ve only watched a few movies and only read the first and I think it’s all just worse than Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. This is a pretty fun game. There’s a lot of lore that is going right over my head, and I’m sure these last names of characters would mean something if I read the books. But to be it’s just a pretty good magic game. All the spells are well done, the open world is beautiful. Flying on your broom feels awesome, the characters and story isn’t great but it’s not bad. The combat is fun but not challenging at all. To me this is just a fun game, nothing really special to remember but really good. Expand
  70. Mar 20, 2023
    2
    Had potential. Ultimately it is just a **** console port. Controls are useless. PC handicapped by console gamepad schemes. Spell actions bars are a joke. 4 slots and toggle bars by mousewheel? and the extra bars had to be unlocked by talents. Most other abilities are tucked into action wheels that respond slowly. come on.. Movement is clunky. dont get me started on broom.. Menus areHad potential. Ultimately it is just a **** console port. Controls are useless. PC handicapped by console gamepad schemes. Spell actions bars are a joke. 4 slots and toggle bars by mousewheel? and the extra bars had to be unlocked by talents. Most other abilities are tucked into action wheels that respond slowly. come on.. Movement is clunky. dont get me started on broom.. Menus are horrificly slow and layered. It's a chore. Stutters a lot. Vram requirement is silly. Optimization where? sure you can lower some settings but the requirements vary so much by area that there is a lot of wasted potential most of the time. Would upgrade but this game is not worth it, nor may it actually help. Then there is the issue of rowling. what a jk. None of the rest matters at this point. Such a waste. Expand
  71. Mar 20, 2023
    5
    Fan service versus good service.
    The proposal of Hogwarts Legacy is to take the fan of the Harry Potter saga to the world he fell in love with. The game gives you all the references of the books and movies, besides touching on interesting points of the secret histories of the wizarding world. The fan of the famous saga will certainly feel pleased to pay 70 dollars to enter even more
    Fan service versus good service.
    The proposal of Hogwarts Legacy is to take the fan of the Harry Potter saga to the world he fell in love with. The game gives you all the references of the books and movies, besides touching on interesting points of the secret histories of the wizarding world. The fan of the famous saga will certainly feel pleased to pay 70 dollars to enter even more prolonged into the universe of magic they have always loved. Mainly because the Harry Potter fan does not need to be a "gamer". He doesn't need to know what an "RPG" or an "action game" is, he just wants to enjoy his enchanted wand while casting an "Avada Kedavra" against an enemy. There is no problem with that. However, for the slightly more conscientious "gamer" who doesn't usually tear up money, the $70 was expensive. Anyone who has seriously played a good RPG will not be able to love Hogwarts Legacy, a work that is a kind of shoddy copy of The Witcher 3 (2015). Besides being dated in many ways (from the graphics, to the characters' expressions, to the gameplay itself), the game fails to reach the level of detail required for a AAA, even when compared to "Skyrim" (2011). It's not hard, for a "gamer" with some background, to realize how Skyrim's quest system is infinitely more consistent than that of Hogwarts Legacy. It would even be mean to compare it to Rockstar's titles. GTA V (2013) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) are frighteningly more imposing, interesting and consistent than the Warner Bros. game. With several quests with puny, tiresome and/or repetitive objectives, our character almost never faces real challenges. Moreover, other premises of RPGs are neglected: the background of our character basically does not exist; our actions and choices serve no purpose, they do not make a significant impact on the world (it is not even possible to be a dark wizard!!!); our house has no influence on the story; and the most shocking of all is that the world simply does not respond to our actions. Skyrim, in 2011, introduced a "revenge" system that consisted of mercenaries trying to kill us under contract if we had murdered some loved one of some other character. And that's just one example! Hogwarts Legacy is a mediocre game that will mean little or almost nothing to gaming posterity, if not as an example of "fan service", and nothing more. It's a shame that consumers are so satisfied with so little.
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  72. Mar 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game for HarryPotter game, I might even say best game in 2023. GOAT game Expand
  73. Mar 19, 2023
    6
    its a fun game with an intriguing story, although it has its technical downsides:
    first of all, I've ran into way more bugs playing this game than when I played cyberpunk
    the game also feels poorly optimized for pc, with the menu screen needing both mouse and keyboard inputs to navigate, and to lock on to enemies, you need to youse your third arm so that you can have one on wasd one on
    its a fun game with an intriguing story, although it has its technical downsides:
    first of all, I've ran into way more bugs playing this game than when I played cyberpunk
    the game also feels poorly optimized for pc, with the menu screen needing both mouse and keyboard inputs to navigate, and to lock on to enemies, you need to youse your third arm so that you can have one on wasd one on the arrow keys and one on your mouse
    lastly, it has some raytracing shadow problems, which makes the game unplayable with raytraced shadows activated.
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  74. Feb 19, 2023
    4
    Decent game but it's an awful pc port with horrible frame stutters and poor optimisation. The game is riddled with bugs I'm about 20 hours in and have seen so many bugs some game breaking others just minor. The world looks good but is pretty shallow, you can't sit down in the common room for example or anywhere in the world for that fact. The Hogwarts castle itself could feel more aliveDecent game but it's an awful pc port with horrible frame stutters and poor optimisation. The game is riddled with bugs I'm about 20 hours in and have seen so many bugs some game breaking others just minor. The world looks good but is pretty shallow, you can't sit down in the common room for example or anywhere in the world for that fact. The Hogwarts castle itself could feel more alive but the details within the castle are well thought of.

    The story is a bit mid for a game based off the Harry potter universe they could've done a lot but decided to play it safe, the game is a 12 rated and it really feels like it, constantly reminding you what to do in puzzles with cringe dialog as well as hand holding throughout the story which becomes tiresome. I do not like the trials either which is the core of the story they are generic and boring.

    Outside of the story there's your standard AAA fluff, trials, caves, puzzles, monsters den's etc. Very few monster types here though which is a shame considering the material they had to work from. There's a Pokémon mode that I'm not a fan of as the animals look ridiculous like something out of a 90s Disney movie. The flying is one of my favourite parts of the game, but as soon as the story starts they tell you quidditch is not in the game, you can tell the Devs ran out of time on that one because the quidditch pitch has been moddled to a very high detail, seems odd to have done that but no official mode for it

    Edit: I'm lowering my score to a 4 since the Devs have failed to fix performance issues on pc after multiple patches and since the old gen versions are soon to release I highly doubt these will be resolved soon. Such a shame, all I wanted to do was explore hogwarts in high fidelity without bugs, maybe next year the game will be playable.
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  75. Mar 18, 2023
    7
    It's practically a semi-replica of Zelda:Breath of the Wild with a harry potter theme and a main hero that can talk. It will probably impress you for the first few hours of gameplay; the artwork is impeccable inside Hogwarts (10/10 to mappers for that); the 'grinding' of the game is more or less addictive while the combat is pretty good as well as part of the story. However: if you do playIt's practically a semi-replica of Zelda:Breath of the Wild with a harry potter theme and a main hero that can talk. It will probably impress you for the first few hours of gameplay; the artwork is impeccable inside Hogwarts (10/10 to mappers for that); the 'grinding' of the game is more or less addictive while the combat is pretty good as well as part of the story. However: if you do play for more than a couple of days: you will probably find it repetitive and with serious flaws; the length of this review is not enough to express everything about but let's just say the game is relatively mediocre for most of its gameplay aspects though it never becomes too annoying; its best attributes is the art design of Hogwarts itself and the combat mechanics. Expand
  76. Mar 17, 2023
    9
    Open world RPG set in the magical world, with its own interpretation while respecting the original work. Punctual fps drop in cinematics and certain areas. Playable, but to polish. reminds me of games like dragon age inquisition or similar. They have put a lot of care and detail to capture the magical world to their fans. Great job from devs.
  77. Mar 17, 2023
    5
    Nostalgia tinted glasses for an otherwise middling game experience. It’s…fine.
  78. Mar 16, 2023
    9
    Hogwarts Legacy is an action-packed RPG game that takes you on a journey through the magical world of Harry Potter. The graphics are absolutely stunning, with a beautiful atmosphere that truly immerses you in the wizarding world. The attention to detail in the game is incredible, from the intricate designs of the Hogwarts castle to the lush landscapes surrounding it.

    One of the standout
    Hogwarts Legacy is an action-packed RPG game that takes you on a journey through the magical world of Harry Potter. The graphics are absolutely stunning, with a beautiful atmosphere that truly immerses you in the wizarding world. The attention to detail in the game is incredible, from the intricate designs of the Hogwarts castle to the lush landscapes surrounding it.

    One of the standout features of the game is the beautiful music and great sound effects, which create an amazing ambiance that transports you to a magical world. The voice acting is also very good, adding depth and personality to the various characters you encounter throughout the game.

    Although the performance of the game was initially poor, it has been improved with patches. However, some players still experience issues with ray tracing performance, even with high-end graphics cards like the RTX 3070 Ti.

    The gameplay in Hogwarts Legacy is excellent, with a wide variety of gear to collect and upgrades to do. The game features 26 spells, including three curses, and the main combat spells are categorized as control, force, and damage. The game also offers a range of side quests and activities to explore, though some of these can become repetitive, particularly the Merlin trials and treasure vaults.

    Exploring in Hogwarts Legacy can be very rewarding, as you unlock challenges that reward you with combat traits or even gear. The game also boasts a variety of enemies, each with their own vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

    Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is a beautiful and immersive game that offers a lot of variety and depth. If you're a fan of RPG or action games, you're sure to enjoy this exciting journey through the wizarding world. While it has some performance issues and repetitive activities, the great graphics, music, and gameplay make it a must-play for Harry Potter fans and gamers alike.
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  79. Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Great game. I am not a Harry Potter Fan but I am actually considering to buy all the books now. Wow.
  80. Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Будучи фанатом произведений о Гарри Поттере, очень ждал игру и прошёл её от корки до корки! Это восхитительный опыт, хоть и виртуально, но побывать учеником Хогвартса, побродить по его коридорам и окрестностям, заглянув в знакомые места. Спасибо разработчикам за такую возможность!Будучи фанатом произведений о Гарри Поттере, очень ждал игру и прошёл её от корки до корки! Это восхитительный опыт, хоть и виртуально, но побывать учеником Хогвартса, побродить по его коридорам и окрестностям, заглянув в знакомые места. Спасибо разработчикам за такую возможность!
  81. Mar 15, 2023
    8
    First and foremost, the graphics in Hogwarts Legacy are simply stunning. The love for detail in the environments, characters, and creatures of the wizarding world is impressive and adds to the immersive experience of playing the game. The world of Hogwarts is truly brought to life in this game, and I found myself constantly marveling at the beauty of the game's design.

    The immersive
    First and foremost, the graphics in Hogwarts Legacy are simply stunning. The love for detail in the environments, characters, and creatures of the wizarding world is impressive and adds to the immersive experience of playing the game. The world of Hogwarts is truly brought to life in this game, and I found myself constantly marveling at the beauty of the game's design.

    The immersive world of Hogwarts Legacy is another one of the game's greatest strengths. The side quests and characters throughout the game add depth and complexity to the story and provide a sense of exploration and discovery that keeps the player engaged. The main story is also well-written and intriguing, with twists and turns that keep the player invested in the outcome.

    However, there are a few areas where Hogwarts Legacy could improve. For example, simple things like the lack of a sitting animation and limited mount options can be a bit disappointing. Simple additions like these would greatly enhance the immersion of the game and make the player feel more connected to the world of Hogwarts. Additionally, the game currently has some performance issues that need to be addressed to ensure a smooth playing experience.

    Finally, while Hogwarts Legacy is a highly anticipated game, it is disappointing that it will only be available on newer hardware at release. This limits the accessibility of the game to many fans of the wizarding world who may not have access to the latest gaming technology. It is important for developers to work on making their games accessible to a wider audience, and I hope that Hogwarts Legacy will become available on more platforms in the future.
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  82. Mar 14, 2023
    8
    Это на самом деле хорошая игра, легендарный сеттинг и хорошо что разработчики не обосрались с её качеством. Наверно, тут обзор писать так же полезно как на Ведьмака - все знают её :)
    Но поиск скрытых мест как в Aсасине каком-нибудь убивает всякое желание играть во что-то кроме основного сюжета и побочно-основных квестов, которые дают новые заклинания. Особенно, когда набалуешься с
    Это на самом деле хорошая игра, легендарный сеттинг и хорошо что разработчики не обосрались с её качеством. Наверно, тут обзор писать так же полезно как на Ведьмака - все знают её :)
    Но поиск скрытых мест как в Aсасине каком-нибудь убивает всякое желание играть во что-то кроме основного сюжета и побочно-основных квестов, которые дают новые заклинания. Особенно, когда набалуешься с кедаврой и надоест убивать врагов становится нечего делать, а бегать по карте в надежде найти секрет... такое себе - "дрочильни" мы не признаём и не приветствуем.
    + красивый мир, хорошо проработан, почти нет багов, интересная боевая система
    - сюжет слабенький и наивный, вне сюжета делать нечего, пустая беготня по карте только добавляет негатива к такому решению

    даже 8 баллов это только за сеттинг, который даже не они сделали и за работу дизайнеров
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  83. Mar 13, 2023
    10
    This is a delightful exploration of Hogwarts and its surroundings from the point of view of a middle-schooler in the generation before Harry Potter. It's visually stunning with tons of content to keep you entertained.
  84. Mar 12, 2023
    6
    Unfortunately, this game feels more like chore than fun. It's just run here, reload screen, run there, reload screen, back to Hogwarts, reload.. over and over and over again.. It's filled with repetitive MMORPG type quest like collect animals, gaze into stars from various locations, collect herbs, for hours run around Hogwarts and every hamlet collecting book pages, keys and flies for noUnfortunately, this game feels more like chore than fun. It's just run here, reload screen, run there, reload screen, back to Hogwarts, reload.. over and over and over again.. It's filled with repetitive MMORPG type quest like collect animals, gaze into stars from various locations, collect herbs, for hours run around Hogwarts and every hamlet collecting book pages, keys and flies for no real reason, cuddle your animals, collect rewards for cuddling, unnecessarily upgrade your gear from materials you get for cuddling... well, sorry, not my type of fun. I'm sure it has very special charm for everyone who loves Harry Potter world. For others.. well... combat is action paced, if you don't mind that you will be fighting with spider, humans, statues and trolls .. and that's about it ;( But combat is only 1/10 of the game time. Rest.. chooooore Expand
  85. Mar 12, 2023
    1
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  86. Mar 12, 2023
    6
    I'm quite confused on the positive reception of this game.
    Obviously the HP fan have the best depiction of Hogwarts, but that's it. That's the only positive things about the game.
    RPG system is a joke. Gameplay is very repetitive. Very few enemies with very few attacks repeated. 3 Puzzle repeated ad nauseam. Story completely shallow and on top of that, all characters are lifeless and
    I'm quite confused on the positive reception of this game.
    Obviously the HP fan have the best depiction of Hogwarts, but that's it. That's the only positive things about the game.
    RPG system is a joke. Gameplay is very repetitive. Very few enemies with very few attacks repeated. 3 Puzzle repeated ad nauseam. Story completely shallow and on top of that, all characters are lifeless and without any personalities. Optimization is quite bad and is quite buggy. And the world, outside of the aforementioned Hogwarts Castle, is very bland.
    Is one of those game were nostalgia won over proper value.
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  87. Mar 12, 2023
    7
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  88. Mar 12, 2023
    7
    The game felt magical for the first few hours, but then the magic quickly faded. The reasons for this:

    1. Technical issues a plenty. Glitchy lighting, shadows and LoD with performance issues and stuttering (even after patches) on an RTX 4090. 2. The world is littered by Ubisoft-style side tasks. There are almost 100 Merlin trials, boat loads of balloon challenges etc. Who the heck
    The game felt magical for the first few hours, but then the magic quickly faded. The reasons for this:

    1. Technical issues a plenty. Glitchy lighting, shadows and LoD with performance issues and stuttering (even after patches) on an RTX 4090.

    2. The world is littered by Ubisoft-style side tasks. There are almost 100 Merlin trials, boat loads of balloon challenges etc. Who the heck wants to do the same thing 100 times? All of this crap is also linked to expanding your inventory, ancient magic slots and higher level lockpicking which makes it practically mandatory.

    3. Enemy variaty is SEVERLY lacking. You will be fighting the same dark wizards and goblins for the majority of the game, alongside spiders, wolves and the occasional troll.

    4. The main story is very slow and not that interesting in general.

    Had I rated the game after the first 10 hours, I would have given it a 9, but as the hours kept ticking, all the flaws just became more apparent and in the end I even struggeled to keep playing and actually finish it.
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  89. Mar 12, 2023
    6
    Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world RPG set in the Wizarding Universe of Harry Potter, a century before the events of the book series. This is a game that is designed for fans of that universe – Hogwarts Castle, the centerpiece of the series, is marvelously detailed, and the game is full of the whimsy that the brand is known for. Visually, the game is a marvel, full of intricate details –Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world RPG set in the Wizarding Universe of Harry Potter, a century before the events of the book series. This is a game that is designed for fans of that universe – Hogwarts Castle, the centerpiece of the series, is marvelously detailed, and the game is full of the whimsy that the brand is known for. Visually, the game is a marvel, full of intricate details – Hogwarts Castle is the single best looking area in any video game, ever, and the world at large is quite nice.

    The game has you play as a fifth year student – a 16 year old – of the visual appearance and name of your choice. You get to get sorted into your house (though in reality, you can choose it), get a wand, and get to explore Hogwarts. You learn spells, and instead of fighting like a FPS or a standard action game, the game has a wholly original combat system based around matching shields and managing spell cooldowns and choosing your targets. It actually works well, and unlike most games which either abstract it a lot or feel like third person shooters, it actually feels like it is its own thing.

    But, while this game is a visual masterpiece, it falls a bit short on the actual experience. The game has a really good opening sequence, full of marvelous visuals and a lot of interesting set pieces, but after you get through the tutorial and start in on the game proper, you realize that there were some sacrifices made along the way to get this out the door, and this unfortunately makes the game world feel much less alive than it should.

    The other students are basically scenery – you barely interact with them, and the only times you really do is quests, of which there are an enormous number. Few of your fellow students or professors get much characterization – really, only four or so characters in the game really get explored all that much, and even then, one of them is terribly bland, and all but one of them have very bland designs.

    There are no companions here – there are some quests where you are accompanied by one of four fellow students, or by a professor – but they don’t last all that long, and they don’t do enough to characterize most of them. Ironically, the Slytherin companion is the most interesting one – and in fact, there are two interesting Slytherin characters, which works very well as they have a pre-existing friendship and you are sort of “intruding” on it, which creates an intersting dynamic. Moreover, one of them is very much into Dark Magic and is very emotional, while the other rejects it as dangerous. The one who is into it befriends you and influences you to try and find a cure for his sister, Anne, who has been cursed, at whatever cost – but even as he seduces you to the Dark Side, it kind of becomes clear that he is going too far and nothing he is doing is ultimately going to work out.

    Unfortunately, while this is a good tragedy, it is interspersed with a general plot that is nowhere near as good. One of the other students is okay – she has a bunch of beast-related sidequests – while the third is a fairly lame do-gooder whose characterization isn’t exactly exciting, and who is presented as some exotic figure – except the school is *extremely* international (much more than in the series) resulting in her not seeming so exotic at all. It just doesn’t work.

    There’s theoretically one more companion, but his existence is so fleeting that he shows up basically one and a half times. It is obvious he was meant to play a bigger role, but it seems like whatever subquest he was getting got cut – either because it wasn’t very interesting or because of a lack of time.

    Indeed, it is very obvious that the game was meant to have a companion system, where you brought people around with you; there’s remnants of dialogue from that, and unfortunately, without it, the world feels very sterile. You can’t interact with anyone but shopkeepers outside of quests, and so while the world is pretty, all there really is to do is to run around collecting stuff – which there is a plethora of, but it is mostly the same stuff, over and over again, outside of Hogwarts.

    The greater open world is honestly pretty weak – it looks good visually, but gameplay-wise, there’s just not enough enemy variety to sustain the game. The game could do some interesting puzzles, but there’s only a handful of them, mostly in Hogwarts, with most of the rest just being “use spell on object”. The actual combat is okay at first, but by the end you are just an overpowered wrecking ball and nothing can stand in your way, even without the use of Dark Magic, and the lack of enemy variety makes it increasingly repetitive the longer you go on.

    Overall, the game is a valiant effort, but the shortcomings hold it back from greatness, leaving it as a bit above par. If you play this, stick to the quests - they're quite solid - but the open world is not worth it.
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  90. Mar 11, 2023
    0
    Too much bugs. Sometimes music stops sounding. The only good thing is the concept art. I dont recomend this game at all.
  91. Mar 10, 2023
    7
    gameplay - 8.5/10
    story - 6/10
    sound design - 6.5/10 visuals - 9/10 acting - 7/10 fun - 8/10 optimization - 4/10 ----------------------------------- 7/10 (effortlessly an 8/10 if it was well optimized) So the good parts are the gameplay and the visuals, the game is gorgeous and the gameplay is fun and it feels good. Maybe the combat felt a bit repetitive close to the end but
    gameplay - 8.5/10
    story - 6/10
    sound design - 6.5/10
    visuals - 9/10
    acting - 7/10
    fun - 8/10
    optimization - 4/10
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    7/10 (effortlessly an 8/10 if it was well optimized)

    So the good parts are the gameplay and the visuals, the game is gorgeous and the gameplay is fun and it feels good. Maybe the combat felt a bit repetitive close to the end but overall it felt good. Now the worst parts of this game are the story, sound design, and optimization. The story might just be the most boring thing I've seen in recent times I know is for kids but is just awfully boring. You can sense where the story will go way before actually getting there. Is so very superficial and the characters are so flat written. By the end of the game I did not care not even a bit for any of the characters. And there is the optimization, from 90-100 fps it drops randomly to 20-30 in the same area doing literally nothing (on an rtx 3070ti btw). Unfortunately, this became the norm in gaming and is sad. The sound design is disappointing, on a home theater the voices so echoish even outside of Hogwarts, some sounds are very quiet and others are extremely loud.
    So, overall the game was a pretty good game if you close an eye on the optimization part. For the right fan of the Harry Potter universe, this might be one of the best games they've played. But again this should not be the norm in gaming and is sad to see developers becoming lazier and lazier in optimizing their games.
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  92. Mar 10, 2023
    10
    Its honestly superb... everything I wanted and more in a Harry Potter universe game. GOTY.
  93. Mar 9, 2023
    8
    games surprised with its world design, excellent combat, flying on a broomstick, but as a reward for curiosity you get useless clothes that kill interest in research
  94. Mar 9, 2023
    9
    Let me tell you something, every time I play this game, I always say a line from the movie, whether it's a spell or "Avada Kadvra" the way Voldemort says it. This is a game that oozes out Passion, The developers at avalanche, and Portkey games really poured out their soul into this one, and while this game lacks things like Quidditch, house points, and Wizards Chess to a degree, it is aLet me tell you something, every time I play this game, I always say a line from the movie, whether it's a spell or "Avada Kadvra" the way Voldemort says it. This is a game that oozes out Passion, The developers at avalanche, and Portkey games really poured out their soul into this one, and while this game lacks things like Quidditch, house points, and Wizards Chess to a degree, it is a stellar example of what a game should look like and play like in 2023.

    So I'm just gonna give you a 9/10, straight up, there are not many games out there where you feel that it has taken over your life for a moment. What an amazing experience being able to walk and take in the Harry Potter/Wizarding World Universe in a game so full of content, along with interesting and purposefully likeable and unlikable characters.

    And on top of that No Micro-transactions, no Time savers of any sort here. Well done, I will happily buy a sequel, It's going to be in America, Right? Maybe an older Student at Hogwarts, I don't know but where ever it is, I'll be ready with the rest of the fan base.
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  95. Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Excellent title, recommended. Very entertaining. The truth impressed me, already when I saw the gameplay, not because of the publicity in the press, so I decided to play it and the truth is that I was hooked.
  96. Mar 9, 2023
    4
    Another shallow game with Denuvo DRM anti-tamper garbage the game suffers from performance issues because of this DRM junk. As about the game itself it's an insult to Harry Potter universe side quests are all boring and feel like a chore as for the main story is actually a short experience and not something that J. K. Rowlings will ever write forget any replayability. As about the openAnother shallow game with Denuvo DRM anti-tamper garbage the game suffers from performance issues because of this DRM junk. As about the game itself it's an insult to Harry Potter universe side quests are all boring and feel like a chore as for the main story is actually a short experience and not something that J. K. Rowlings will ever write forget any replayability. As about the open world approach, forget about random encounters, forget about finding something unique, forget about random fun stuff. The world is full of boring activities and boring NPCs with similar faces (Ubisoft style). Expand
  97. Mar 8, 2023
    0
    This game is so **** good!Thx to the developers.I'm in love with this Game!
  98. Mar 8, 2023
    3
    Harry Potter IP is well used and feels magical for the first few hours of play.
    What follows is the worst open world I've seen so far.
    Even a Far Cry 6 is more innovative and that says a lot. I don't understand this high rating. People should stop judging only the first 5 hours of play and the marketing trailer. - Generic open world activities without any reward. - A pointless
    Harry Potter IP is well used and feels magical for the first few hours of play.
    What follows is the worst open world I've seen so far.
    Even a Far Cry 6 is more innovative and that says a lot.
    I don't understand this high rating. People should stop judging only the first 5 hours of play and the marketing trailer.
    - Generic open world activities without any reward.
    - A pointless resource system.
    - Only 5 different enemy types.
    - Every square meter of the game world is similar to the other.
    - No reason to travel the open world. Side quests have no content. No magic, hardly any fantasy, no puzzles included.
    - Combat system is fun at first, but wears out quickly due to lack of enemy variety.
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  99. Mar 8, 2023
    4
    Disappointment. Game made for HP fans with about zero experience in video games. It's not bad, it's just throwing rest of the audience out.
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.