Hogwarts Legacy

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7.9

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  1. 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.
  2. Trypsinogen
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    Quite a fun romp through the Harry Potter world. Unfortunately, you can tell they were aspiring for bigger things at the start of the game and then towards the end you are just repeating a lot of the same basic content over and over, but it's still very enjoyable.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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 :)
  6. 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.
  7. RicardoRyuma
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    The game is amazing, i loved all off this, but performance otimizations needed.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Mystrian
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    I have around 20 hours into the game and love it. While the performance might a bit on the wanting side, but we need to keep in mind that we have not gotten the Drivers from Nvidia and AMD. There is some weird drops in FPS, and some bug here and there. But so far I have not minded whatsoever.
    So Immersion is 10/10, the castle and grounds are amazing and done with love. I sent around 3    I have around 20 hours into the game and love it. While the performance might a bit on the wanting side, but we need to keep in mind that we have not gotten the Drivers from Nvidia and AMD. There is some weird drops in FPS, and some bug here and there. But so far I have not minded whatsoever.
    So Immersion is 10/10, the castle and grounds are amazing and done with love. I sent around 3 hours just going around and looking at these stunning scenes, then you get on a broom and can see it from the sky, so freaking good. RPG Elementals, Well I would have wanted a quick bar to the talking, as well as added in more people to properly talk to. But there are some and they are mostly pretty damn worth it to listen to all they say. I will say that they might have gone a bit too extreme on the diversity dial here, but so far I liked all the characters expect for one, and that is just the accent I really hate. So ingame mechanics is explained in the story which is awesome. Combat I like it, while it might get a bit boring if you just attack the Wolf monster, but there is a mix of creatures, like 3-4 spiders types, which have something unique each. But dealing with Dark Wizards, and goblins is where the combat shines. Might be boring after maybe 100 hours, but so fair I love the combat 9/10, while the difficulty is a bit under. Story while it is not the best story in the world, it is pretty good, maybe 7/10. Broom flying 10/10. So if you like Harry Potter it is a must play, if you like fantasy wizard games it is a must-play, if you are a RPG Fan you can skip it, but still I would recommend for you to play it.    … Expand
  11. Gorelord
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    If you would have shown any Harry Potter fan this game in 2001 their head would have exploded. Strictly looking at this game in it's own and not comparing it to similar titles, this is the best Harry Potter experience to ever come to PC. If you just focus on the game on it's own merits and don't bring politics into it, it provides a very magical experience.
  12. Mezzeruk
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    One of the best open world games I've played since gaming started for me which was the late 70s. Remarkable achievement. I have zero interest in the franchise but really enjoyed this fantastical video game. It's up there with Witcher 3, Forbidden West and on a good PC looks incredible at Native 4K and around 100fps.
  13. Soles
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    The game is very well made and has stayed faithful to the whole Wizarding World universe and lore. The world is stunning and the music and soundtrack are great and immersive. Some of the quests and puzzles were a bit easy and bland and does get repetitive at later stages. The main storyline is a bit short and weak while one of the side mission storylines is amazing. Dialogue is a bit weakThe game is very well made and has stayed faithful to the whole Wizarding World universe and lore. The world is stunning and the music and soundtrack are great and immersive. Some of the quests and puzzles were a bit easy and bland and does get repetitive at later stages. The main storyline is a bit short and weak while one of the side mission storylines is amazing. Dialogue is a bit weak at times and doesn't do the game any favors in immersion. Developers spent a lot of time creating the game and weren't able to implement all the features they wanted in the game. I would rather have them cut back on the Merlin Trials, Demiguise Statues, and Dungeons and spent more time on a morality system and companion system. But where the game lacks, it makes up in other areas. Exploring the world really makes you feel like you're in the Harry Potter universe, especially inside Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade. I spent a lot of time just running and flying around and immersing myself in all the game had to offer. The game does quite a good job of making you feel like an actual student at Hogwarts. Attending classes was quite fun and allowed for your character to learn new spells. The combat system is amazing and fun but it lacks difficulty even on hard settings.

    Performance-wise, some gamers have had issues with the game, whether it's framerate issues, performance issues, or just outright game-breaking bugs, I was one of the fortunate ones that had no such issues. I was able to run the game on high settings at 1080p (on a laptop with 3050Ti, 16 GB RAM) and averaged 70-80FPS with a maximum of 120fps and a minimum of 34fps (heavy fog/battle arena). Apart from a bug, one of the field pages not registering correctly, I haven't had any other bugs in the game that I have noticed or come across.

    Overall the game has been amazing and I have just completed my first playthrough as a Gryffindor and have spent just over 120 hours and will still put in a few more to get to the 100% mark. I will be doing other playthroughs as different characters from other houses, while I await for more content to be added to the game. For a developer that has never made a AAA open-world RPG, they have done quite a good job at making a game that gamers of all ages and experiences, could pick up and play without too much difficulty. I can't wait to see how they will take in all the criticism and recommendations for the game and improve on it in the future, with DLC and sequels. But I have high hopes for them and can't wait for what they have planned in the future.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. Derangedxzombie
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game, not perfect, but quite close. A generously sized open world with a tonne of detail, rich visuals and design. Good character customization and clothing/gear. Decent dialog, story and fan service. Good music and SFX, a lot of collectibles which aren't completely dull and add something (like your customizable room of requirement) plus animal riding and beast taming reminiscentFantastic game, not perfect, but quite close. A generously sized open world with a tonne of detail, rich visuals and design. Good character customization and clothing/gear. Decent dialog, story and fan service. Good music and SFX, a lot of collectibles which aren't completely dull and add something (like your customizable room of requirement) plus animal riding and beast taming reminiscent of Sonic Adventure 2's Chao garden from Dreamcast. Excellent combat too with customizable spell layouts and leveling for fun combos. A must have.… Expand
  18. 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
  19. BulgarianCritic
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    I have never watched or played any Harry Potter Movies/Game's so I have zero idea what the world is about.I am glad to say that this game showed me a pretty dope world which seems very fun and magical. The customization are pretty great and so is the combat system. I also found the dope talking Hat hilarious and a large chunk of the characters are charming and funny. It runs pretty well onI have never watched or played any Harry Potter Movies/Game's so I have zero idea what the world is about.I am glad to say that this game showed me a pretty dope world which seems very fun and magical. The customization are pretty great and so is the combat system. I also found the dope talking Hat hilarious and a large chunk of the characters are charming and funny. It runs pretty well on my PC and so far I have experienced zero technical issues. Do Recommend!… Expand
  20. Lokia987
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Great game with a lot of bugs but that will be sorted out. Buy game on pc, Xbox or switch when it comes out. Skip ps5
  21. Johnb091986
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    Loved the game loved the story albeit it was rather short took me 23 hours of gameplay to complete the story plus the rewards were not that rewarding.
    Only had one instance where there was a performance issue through the entire play through.
    Need to have DLC content now and maybe multiplayer duels.
    Very beautiful game graphically devs done a wonderful job.
  22. 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
  23. Sitheral
    Mar 3, 2023
    9
    Its basically everything HP fan might want from a game and then some more. Not without flaws, but really they don't matter much. Keep in mind that any review that gives it ultra low score is very likely to be written because of political ideological reasons and has nothing to do with the quality of the game itself.
  24. 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.
  25. 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!
  26. TeaRich
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Quite fun. I wish there would be even more gameplay in class and more interactions with npcs but maybe there will be a second part
  27. roodymoops
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Overall the game is extremely fun, there are some issues with frame drop hence the 9 and not 10, however these can be dealt with some graphical tweaking.

    The combat is great, especially on hard mode as you can't just counter your way through shield breaks. You actually have to think about which spells to cast. If you're into harry potter lore I'm sure you'll enjoy exploring Hogwarts    Overall the game is extremely fun, there are some issues with frame drop hence the 9 and not 10, however these can be dealt with some graphical tweaking.

    The combat is great, especially on hard mode as you can't just counter your way through shield breaks. You actually have to think about which spells to cast.

    If you're into harry potter lore I'm sure you'll enjoy exploring Hogwarts itself and completing all the puzzles, another great aspect of the game, fantastic atmosphere.    … Expand
  28. Serpensin
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    I absolutely love it. There are just 2 things that suck (for me) atm.
    The first thing is that you can get soft locked easily. There is a possibility to get a checkpoint right in front of a enemy that will always attack you immediately after you load the save.
    If you have almost no live and no potion, you will instantly die. The other thing is that I personalty would love it to have    I absolutely love it. There are just 2 things that suck (for me) atm.
    The first thing is that you can get soft locked easily. There is a possibility to get a checkpoint right in front of a enemy that will always attack you immediately after you load the save.
    If you have almost no live and no potion, you will instantly die.

    The other thing is that I personalty would love it to have the casting system from "The Order of the Phoenix". So you use your mouse as literally wand to cast the spells. But that's just my opinion.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. NouKz
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Jogo é muito divertido, realmente te coloca na pele de um aluno de hogwarts, batalhas são divertidas mas não muito desafiadoras, exploração brilha! como é divertido sair pelos cantos de hogwarts e arredores, pegar a varinha ou grifo e sair viajando pelo mundo
  31. KostyaKrivoruch
    Feb 24, 2023
    9
    Great game with not the best optimization. FPS is unstable, crashes happen.
    wonderful world giving a lot of memories. In this game, you can do everything you can do in this world, from potions to fantastic beasts. it's a shame for the three broomsticks bar, but you quickly forget about this misunderstanding.
  32. Siy0
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Hogwarts Legacy is a action RPG that takes players into the wizarding world. It features stunning graphics, engaging gameplay, and a well-written story. The lack of microtransactions and the beautiful reinterpretation of iconic music themes are one of its core highlights. Despite some performance issues, it's a must-play for fans of the Harry Potter series. 9/10
  33. ImBakingBrad
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Excellent game! I highly recommend. Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan, or just a fan of good games, you should give it a try.
  34. kalambaha
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    This is a great game with a great atmosphere for those who have long wanted to return to this great universe!
  35. BaBka_YaGGa
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Игра топ, всем фанатам Гарри Поттера срочно к приобетению. Трансформеры и активисты руки прочь, на ваше мнение слабоумных всем нормальным людям и фанатам Гарри Поттера начхать!!!
  36. 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.
  37. 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!
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. DjGabry95
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    Che dire, il gioco perfetto per gli amanti della saga, sarà sicuramente apprezzato anche solo da chi è cresciuto guardando i film o da chi magari ha letto i libri ed è sempre stato affascinato da quel mondo magico creato dalla Rowling.
    Il più grosso difetto secondo me sta qui, il gioco verrà principalmente apprezzato da coloro che hanno apprezzato i libri o i film perchè coloro che non    Che dire, il gioco perfetto per gli amanti della saga, sarà sicuramente apprezzato anche solo da chi è cresciuto guardando i film o da chi magari ha letto i libri ed è sempre stato affascinato da quel mondo magico creato dalla Rowling.
    Il più grosso difetto secondo me sta qui, il gioco verrà principalmente apprezzato da coloro che hanno apprezzato i libri o i film perchè coloro che non hanno nessun interesse a quest'ultimi il gioco risulterà molto meno affascinante.
    Il gioco semplicememte o piace o non piace secondo me e non ci sono vie di mezzo in questo caso.
    Parlando oggettivamente troviamo invece un ottimo comparto grafico con un mondo vivo, definito e pulsante, ricco di dettagli.
    Ottimo il doppiaggio e veramente ben fatto il sonoro, combat system gratificante e divertente, mappa veramente enorme e molto ben fatta, vario nelle missioni sia principali che secondarie e opzionali considerando collezionabili e non.
    Ricco nell'esplorazione e nelle meccaniche secondo me, si va dallo scassinare, al creare, all'esplorare, al combattere fino al volare, al giocare con gli animali, al risolvere enigmi all'imparare magie e pozioni.
    Estremamente longevo, parliamo di circa 80 ore per il completamento.
    Un gioco che va apprezzato e premiato per la cura maniacale con cui è stato fatto.
    Lati negativi secondo me la storia banalotta, le animazioni facciali non al livello della cura dei volti dei personaggi e un inizio un po' lento.
    Dispiace per la poca ortimizzazione lato pc che non riesce a spremere le gpu come dovrebbe e quindi limitando le performance delle gpu.
    Il gioco non è leggero graficamente ma fosse stato ottimizzato meglio sarebbe sicuramente girato con più leggerezza.
    Gioco da 10 per gli amanti della saga e degli apen world azione/avventuta, gioco da 9 per chi apprezza la saga e per coloro che apprezzano gli open world, gioco da 8 in giù per tutti gli altri.    … Expand
  41. 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!!
  42. infraRecon
    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.    … Expand
  43. CoolBR
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    One of the best games that I've played in my life and before I played this game I wasn't even a fan of Harry Potter franchise.

    Combat 9/10 The combat feels very good, basically it revolves around making combos and rewarding the player for that, you both gain more energy for ancient magic when you make a large sequence of combo without being damaged and, of course, you can combo yours    One of the best games that I've played in my life and before I played this game I wasn't even a fan of Harry Potter franchise.

    Combat 9/10 The combat feels very good, basically it revolves around making combos and rewarding the player for that, you both gain more energy for ancient magic when you make a large sequence of combo without being damaged and, of course, you can combo yours spells, like you can cast leviosa on an enemy and them depulso to throw him from a cliff. You can transform an enemy into an explosive barrel and throw it into another enemy, there are many combos. And the enemies, generally have one or two spells that they are weak in some window, like an enemy that attacks with the tongue is vulnerable if you cast leviosa on this tongue when he is gonna attack, then you can cut off his tongue with diffindo.

    9/10 open-world - truly it surprised me. It is one of the best open-world that I've ever seen. It has so many details, especially in Hogwarts and the Hogsmeade village, they are so beautiful, Hogwarts seems exactly like in the movie with moving frames and armor statues, and even peeves there. The towers and the rooms are so well represented, it really feels like a real Hogwarts. Also, there are many puzzles in Zelda/Genshin style, like there is a torch, then you cast incendio, now there is fire in the torch and you gain some XP, or there are many flying papers scattered and you cast accio to catch then and you are reward with some XP. Also, there are many secrets rooms and puzzles. I really like this type of exploration, it feels very good.

    Hogsmeade village is also very cool with many beautiful stores, especially the candy and prank stories.

    The rest of the world is really big but kinda empty, there are a lot of "Ubisoft-style activities", like a lot of repetitive activities scattered on a huge map that seems a constant ctrl+c and ctrl+v.

    Story 7.5/10 - one of the aspects that disappointed me. The story isn't bad but the characters are so lame. It was an interesting choice to make the game way before Harry Potter events but I really missed seem some old characters.

    The main villain is so cliche he is Globin that wants to conquer everything and he isn't even developed, the professors are those types of personas who are always helping us, especially professor Fig, but honestly, that isn't so fun, I missed someone like Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise to create some drama. The Director is literally a clown with zero importance in the story. But, I must say, at least the guardians story is somewhat interesting, but the main-quest it would be 6.5/7

    There are also three main side quests with 3 characters: Poppy, Sebastian and Naty, in many moments they are even better than the main quest. They develop these characters and although they aren't top tier either, they are cool, especially Poppy and Sebastian's quest, at the very least I could sympathize with them.

    Also, one more aspect that this game copied from Genshin was the "illusion of choice", it has many dialogue options but it doesn't change anything.    … Expand
  44. busiek
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game: wonderful world, beautiful, immersive, interesting plot, lot of activities for everyone, good fight mechanic, lots of fan trivia, attention to details... Why not perfect 10? Game performance could be better.
  45. Winter1337
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Played about 10 hours now and there is still so much to explore!
    This game is what potter fans waited for about years and in addition it’s one of the best ARPGs I played in a while. To me this game could be on the same level as an Elden Ring (which means also far above any Elder Scrolls title).
    Currently I only have sone minor technical issues and the Menu needs some tweaks. For Example:    Played about 10 hours now and there is still so much to explore!
    This game is what potter fans waited for about years and in addition it’s one of the best ARPGs I played in a while. To me this game could be on the same level as an Elden Ring (which means also far above any Elder Scrolls title).

    Currently I only have sone minor technical issues and the Menu needs some tweaks.
    For Example: The map screen is a mess.    … Expand
  46. StormDeath69
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    Excellent jeu
  47. 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
  48. shazam7
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
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  49. spoogepk
    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.
  50. Garsupial
    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.
  51. GrimyWaifu_
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    I got pretty much everything I wanted from this game but there are a lot of performance issues
  52. Mikalos
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    I love this game. They captured J.K. Rowling's vision of a greatly written fictional world almost perfectly in this game.
    It is only getting a 9/10 because the performance on a PC could be better and customization options could be a bit more organized. I hope they will add new content in future patches. So far I'm loving this new vision of Rowling's world.
    Great job devs!
  53. DrawVid
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Absolutely fantastic. The music, the world, the atmosphere, the combat. Excellent.
    PC needs optimisation.
  54. 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.
  55. IronTyrael83
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. +Undoubtedly the best Harry Potter game ever created, perfectly recreated atmosphere
    + Once you learn the spells dueling will be fun, a really good combat system.
    + engaging story and missions, you will find it hard to disconnect.
    +Once you've taken off, you'll be able to enjoy the graphics riding a broomstick or a legendary animal
    + the Herbology teacher

    - The character editor is a bit poor, they could have done better

    - The fact that you can't really dive into the water and swim into the depths a la The Witcher 3 and similar titles is annoying... one of the main reasons I can't give 10.    … Expand
  56. ihughes24
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    I'd give the game a 10 except for the framerate drops, hopefully they'll patch it soon. 7 hours in atm and really enjoying everything else about it.
  57. Shadow-Dragon
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    I'm not a Harry Potter fan, though I do like it to some extent. This game however I was really excited for. I thought I might have been hyped too much, but in the end for me at least it blew me away. I have enjoyed every bit of it. I have not beaten it yet and it will probably still be a while before that happens, but from what I have played there is little complaints.
    I would say the    I'm not a Harry Potter fan, though I do like it to some extent. This game however I was really excited for. I thought I might have been hyped too much, but in the end for me at least it blew me away. I have enjoyed every bit of it. I have not beaten it yet and it will probably still be a while before that happens, but from what I have played there is little complaints.
    I would say the story so far is decent. Gameplay is really good,. Its challenging and the spells are fun to use. The world is absolutely gorgeous and immersive to the Harry Potter world. Map is well laid out and easy to understand.

    Complaints so far.
    1. Character creator looks like you can do a good bit until you start messing with them and you're not really changing a whole lot. And the voice pitch is awful there is no reason to change it because your voice will sound weird like a robot or something.
    2. When you go through a lot of doors it has like a slight load stops you at the door but can be a little annoying, it's way better than a full-on loading screen though.

    Steam deck fully compatible.
    Because it's all your graphical settings on low for default, and definitely still takes a hit on performance.
    It's definitely playable on it, I have no idea what kind of miracle they're going to have to pull off to get this to work on the Nintendo Switch though. But that's for another review when it comes out.    … Expand
  58. DuFF_Infantry
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Playing it on a 1066-TI because I'm vising family and that's what they have. I normally game on a 3080 12GB. Playing on medium settings with low and slow memory, the game is still delightful. Its an open world game, that's also contained. Its a game that will work well with past gen and new gen tech. The fast travel can use a bit of work but once you understand it, it doesn't hold youPlaying it on a 1066-TI because I'm vising family and that's what they have. I normally game on a 3080 12GB. Playing on medium settings with low and slow memory, the game is still delightful. Its an open world game, that's also contained. Its a game that will work well with past gen and new gen tech. The fast travel can use a bit of work but once you understand it, it doesn't hold you back. The story is decent and doesn't break lore for the most part, but also doesn't let lore hold it back. It does NOT feel like another Ubisoft open world clone, it feels unique. Its not grindy and there is plenty to do. Completely blew my expectations away.… Expand
  59. ApeRoss
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    I would give this a 10 but there are problems with performance issues, apart from that it is one of the best games I've ever played in 2023, lets hope all devs keep the same practice and become what Hogwarts Legacy day one
  60. 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
  61. LEGENDofTermina
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    The game is amazing. One of the best games I've ever played. There have been some FPS drop issues and stutter problems that have been an issue on PC, but other than that it's been a wonderful experience.
  62. Gaylordtucker
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    I'm enjoying this game a lot and I definitely would recommend it. It channels wonderful vibes of Hogwarts and what we love about this universe. But note that RPG part here is kind of fictional. It doesn't REALLY affect anything. Puzzles are way too simple as well. Think of it as an arcade-platformer with beautiful atmosphere, great music and lots of collecting of pieces ofI'm enjoying this game a lot and I definitely would recommend it. It channels wonderful vibes of Hogwarts and what we love about this universe. But note that RPG part here is kind of fictional. It doesn't REALLY affect anything. Puzzles are way too simple as well. Think of it as an arcade-platformer with beautiful atmosphere, great music and lots of collecting of pieces of lore/fan-service. Duels and battling are fine. For wizarding world afficionados. The only problem - bad optimization for PC as usual… Expand
  63. CommonThiefZA
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    If you're a Harry Potter fan like me this game is a must play. I'm about 25 hours into the story and it's very very good. If you are just a fan of games it's still a very good game an I highly recommend it. The combat is very very satisfying once you begin to master it. Can be basic on the RPG side of the game but the world and Hogwarts more than make up for it.
  64. nier13
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    It's not a perfect game, but to every fan of Harry Potter it's a dream come true, a vast open-world, an interesting story, gorgeous graphics, good and fun characters, and an incredibly fun combat system, it doesn't do many things new, but it's a great game and i personally loved it.
  65. Vlegel
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    I really like this game. Story is amazing, graphics are great.
    They just released an update yesterday that fixes some performance issues, game runs even better now.
  66. GIGA_F
    Feb 18, 2023
    9
    I will take Horizon Zero Dawn 1 & 2, Cyberpunk, The Witcher 3, The last of us as a reference and also some reviews i read, and will highlight 4 main points i found important.

    First, engine problems: Yes, thats true, if you paid 1500 or more for your 3080ti at the hight of the corona virus, and are now disappointed that your card can't handle all ultra max out graphics with raytracing    I will take Horizon Zero Dawn 1 & 2, Cyberpunk, The Witcher 3, The last of us as a reference and also some reviews i read, and will highlight 4 main points i found important.

    First, engine problems:
    Yes, thats true, if you paid 1500 or more for your 3080ti at the hight of the corona virus, and are now disappointed that your card can't handle all ultra max out graphics with raytracing 1440p and DLSS activated then i share the same feeling with you. It is still too early to say if its gonna stay like this but to give it 1-5 points reviews because of this, is a bad critic i think. The game is perfectly playable for the most part, even tho it has some glitches here and there, but comparing it to the other games i mentioned at release, it plays like a charm.
    7 Points.

    Second, characters:
    Characters are vivid. It's not the same like the last of us 2, but it is comparable to Horizon, and i'm talking about face expression and not the color choice and the ambiance. Fact is, it's the same story as always, the game got overhyped and people thought this would be a real life simulation. Expectations are always too high and then the game get bad reviews because of feelings. Thats humankind for you.
    8 points.

    Third, World building:
    Fantastic, and with some dlc's in the future i will only get better.
    10 points.

    Fourth, lore:
    If you bought this game knowing the world of harry potter then it's gonna be like a dream come true to you. If you're new to this world, it's actually even better, cause there is plenty of lore to dive in. It's deep. Not as deep as Starwars or lord of the rings but still plenty.
    9 Points.

    My Final score is 8.5, and i will add 0.5 extra points to counter act all the trolls that are reviewing this game with a score of 1.    … Expand
  67. FranklinSP
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    Incredible game I just finished it and I say it's worth it. the second best game I've played in my entire life I just didn't give it 10 because there is red dead redemption 2. everything is perfect in the game from main to secondary missions, perfect combat
  68. KiliKili
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    This game is super fun.
    Great World; not empty not too crowded. It's just right.
    Combat is the best I've ever seen on this genre.
    I don't like Harry Potter books/movies, but this game introduces me on this rich lore world.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. XyZforever
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    A pretty good game which all Wizarding World fans were waiting for.

    After completing the game with %100 and achieving all steam achievements I can say that, for a studio which did not established just big as that one before, they did a impressive job. For sure there are things could be better and things that feels absent but still this game is a huge success. With the profit and    A pretty good game which all Wizarding World fans were waiting for.

    After completing the game with %100 and achieving all steam achievements I can say that, for a studio which did not established just big as that one before, they did a impressive job.

    For sure there are things could be better and things that feels absent but still this game is a huge success.

    With the profit and positive feedback, I believe they will do much better for second game.    … Expand
  72. yuggo
    Feb 27, 2023
    9
    The game is very well composed with emotional music and beautiful scenery but I can't help but be disappointed that the graphics on pc aren't as straight forward as I hoped. If you don't have the best computer in the world you have to spend a good portion of your time in the settings messing around with the graphics. But other than that I love the game and think that with it's great combatThe game is very well composed with emotional music and beautiful scenery but I can't help but be disappointed that the graphics on pc aren't as straight forward as I hoped. If you don't have the best computer in the world you have to spend a good portion of your time in the settings messing around with the graphics. But other than that I love the game and think that with it's great combat and well thought out story most people would as well.… Expand
  73. Kirono
    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.    … Expand
  74. Regina781
    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    … Expand
  75. Silvercla
    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.    … Expand
  76. Pugly
    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!
  77. Udnoop
    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.    … Expand
  78. CoryC
    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.
  79. Poggo
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    This game is a lot of fun. The graphic is really impressive, the story is decent, could be better here and there though, the puzzles and mini games make also a lot of fun and the battles a very well made. The best thing in my opinion is exploring the world.
    Really hoping for Hogwarts Legacy 2.
  80. Young_Fawn
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    A Truly Magical Game

    Hogwarts Legacy has no right to be as phenomenal as it is. Admittedly, when I heard the game had been delayed and just in general with how badly triple A games are on release nowadays, I was expecting this game to bomb in a similar fashion to the Callisto Protocol. But I was so wrong. The Game is an open world RPG with a create-your-own protagonist and it's one    A Truly Magical Game

    Hogwarts Legacy has no right to be as phenomenal as it is. Admittedly, when I heard the game had been delayed and just in general with how badly triple A games are on release nowadays, I was expecting this game to bomb in a similar fashion to the Callisto Protocol. But I was so wrong.

    The Game is an open world RPG with a create-your-own protagonist and it's one of the best RPG's of this kind I've ever played. Exploring Hogwarts is genuinely some of the most fun you'll have in a game like this, and exploring the Scottish Highlands outside of Hogwarts is just as exciting. It's a game that can fill you with child-like wonder.

    The main story is rather decent, it's strong enough that it doesn't feel like a slog and keeps you interested in what's going to happen next. The main story is effectively split into two paths which naturally converge over the course of the game, the first being that you're following the steps of another Wizard from hundreds of years ago and the other basically being a Goblin Rebellion-type. However for me, the best story-telling in this game isn't the main story at all, even if it is rather good.

    For me, the best story telling is about the friends you meet along the way. There are three which basically take you all the way to the end of the game in long extended storylines which are interesting enough that if the game decided to more linear, they could've used any one of these storylines and it would have been great. The Slytherin friend storyline is definitely my favourite out of those ones. However there are a lot of different side quests dotted around the map, helping younger students, citizens of Hogsmeade, treasure maps. There is a lot to do in this game.

    The combat is fantastic. I expected it to be weird and clunky, as someone who has played a lot of third person shooters and other types of fighting games, the idea of fighting with a wand seemed, for lack of a better word, lame and uninspired. Again, I'll admit I was wrong. The combat is so satisfying and it doesn't last long enough to feel tedious. It's short bursts of combo'ing your spells together, the animation balance of it all chaining together is extremely entertaining to witness. There are a multitude of spells to choose from, each having their own category and doing different things. Pick what suits you best.

    I'd say the only little gripe I had about the game, was in relation to some of the side quests. If you go too hard on exploration of ruins and other dungeon-esque environments, you'll end up doing the full thing, which is fine. You might pick up a weird item or defeat a boss which is to be expected. Then, hours later, a side quest will open up where the quest giver will ask you to do basically what you already did. And after you receive the quest, after you are done talking to them, the next part of the quest is to return to them. It kind of stopped me from exploring as much as I should have, in fear that I'd either need to return to a place I'd already been to, or by spoiling a side-quest storyline by having already done the location in question.

    You can customise your character to a good degree, initially you create their race, facial features etc, but the best part comes from the outstanding amount of outfits you can have. You can wear your Hogwarts cloak and uniform, a Highland Uniform, general clothing, scarfs, no scarfs, glasses, wizard hats, top hats. It's brilliant. I changed my outfit constantly during the game just so I always felt fresh.

    Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is one of the best games created in its genre, everyone should play this, if you like Harry Potter, play it, if you like Open World RPG's, play it. If you just like good video games in general. Play it. It's a truly remarkable experience that will keep you at your desk for hours just admiring all it has to offer. 9/10.    … Expand
  81. TuMakoSezy
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    Overall=8.5/10 | Jugabilidad=9 | Entretenimiento=8 | Diseño=10 | Historia=7 |
  82. methodyy
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    For someone who loves Harry lore, this games is what we all have been waiting for. Gourgues locations, fun battles, mounts, even finding puzzles, and all sort of stuff was fun for me even though I am not a big fun of achievements. Not a perfect 10 because game gets worse at the end.
  83. canisfamiliaris
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    1. its absolutely beautiful, like stunning - its so much fun to walk around and look at places we saw as kids in movies.

    2. its completely on rails - none of your choices really matter 3. the combat is fun. really fun - like the witcher - its a bit difficult to master, but once you have it everything is pretty easy 4. its obviously acquiesced a ton to the alphabet mafia - like no    1. its absolutely beautiful, like stunning - its so much fun to walk around and look at places we saw as kids in movies.

    2. its completely on rails - none of your choices really matter

    3. the combat is fun. really fun - like the witcher - its a bit difficult to master, but once you have it everything is pretty easy

    4. its obviously acquiesced a ton to the alphabet mafia - like no sexes mentioned and a trans runs the tavern - but...one thing i found hilarious - you can't go into the girl's dormitory as a boy - stay strong JK.

    Conclusion - worth 70 bucks? Resoundingly YES 9 only because its very linear. Wandering around Hogwarts and seeing it in person is worth the cost alone.    … Expand
  84. holycone
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    Immersive, good gameplay, great soundtrack, variety and a little depth. Good singleplayer mix. Hogwarts and the surroundings were build with passion and love. Worth the money.
  85. Cyber_Angel
    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).
  86. Tubey
    Mar 6, 2023
    8
    A very good open world experience that doesn't do much to reinvent the genre, but does everything it's supposed to do very well and with a fantastic reverence to the source material. You'll find something to enjoy here even if you're unfamiliar with Harry Potter. If you are a fan of the source material, this is essentially a dream game; the best Wizarding World game ever made by a wideA very good open world experience that doesn't do much to reinvent the genre, but does everything it's supposed to do very well and with a fantastic reverence to the source material. You'll find something to enjoy here even if you're unfamiliar with Harry Potter. If you are a fan of the source material, this is essentially a dream game; the best Wizarding World game ever made by a wide margin.

    Unfortunately, it's not great on PC. I haven't had the issues others have reported to the same degree, but it's still visibly unoptimised and it gets knocked down a few points for that reason for me.

    But it's still excellent. Those rating it badly are doing so for disingenuous reasons completely unrelated to the actual video game. They can safely be ignored as the petulant crybabies they are.    … Expand
  87. Geckleorn
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    I'm not a fan of the HPU, but:
    Comfort, atmosphere, nice graphics, unobtrusive gameplay. A year ago I got 100% of achievements in Elden Ring, here and now I am resting.
    Memory leaks and FPS drops in cutscenes are frustrating.
  88. Mahdiar
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    Gameplay : 7
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 8
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8
  89. Talbis
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    I am not a fan of the books, never read them. When people my age were reading them I was deep in the world of Ice and Fire. I watched one and a half of the movies... I don't know anything about pottery or doubledoor or whatever disease a hermione is... I do like me an RPG however. This is a good game. A bit light on the RPG mechanics but filled with interesting characters and set in anI am not a fan of the books, never read them. When people my age were reading them I was deep in the world of Ice and Fire. I watched one and a half of the movies... I don't know anything about pottery or doubledoor or whatever disease a hermione is... I do like me an RPG however. This is a good game. A bit light on the RPG mechanics but filled with interesting characters and set in an amazing world. But again, I know nothing of the books, the lore or the author.

    Technically, this game squeezed my PC hard with some stuttering. It is really hungry for both RAM and VRAM. Some optimisation might be needed still but it's a great game. Kinda makes me think back to Shadow of Mordor/Shadow of War, a surprisingly good game based on a book series but telling its own story... One thing I would add is the interactiveness of the world. Most NPCs are just window dressing but they don't even react when I cast a dangerous spell... Even in Driver San Francisco the pedestrians, while impossible to hit, would at least move out of the way and acknowledge the potential danger and that's one old game... These folk just stand there unbothered. Kinda messes up the immersion.    … Expand
  90. 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
  91. TsukasaHiiragi
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    Pro's

    Fluid and intuitive combat Huge game world that is faithful to Harry Potter Many items to collect Many different gaming mechanics that all work together Mostly seamless world with limited loading screens Con's Slight bugs and minor graphic glitches Occasional sound bugs Frame rate issues in certain places Character creation system could be better Hogwarts Legacy is    Pro's

    Fluid and intuitive combat
    Huge game world that is faithful to Harry Potter
    Many items to collect
    Many different gaming mechanics that all work together
    Mostly seamless world with limited loading screens

    Con's

    Slight bugs and minor graphic glitches
    Occasional sound bugs
    Frame rate issues in certain places
    Character creation system could be better

    Hogwarts Legacy is simply the best Harry Potter game ever released, and even someone who is non-binary in real life can see how much value this game has, and even has albeit token inclusion it still doesn't negative the stain of JKRs opinions, but this is about video games and not politics, and we should stick to the task at hand.

    Gameplay is summed up in one word, magic because as per typical Harry Potter style, you learn magical attacks and defense as you progress through the story and the combat feels natural and fun, with many different combos and special attacks to make for a thrilling combat system with a loot system similar to Assassin's Creed Odyssey, gear appearance can be changed anytime and that provides for a good character customization, it isn't perfect but it works.

    Sound and graphics are both excellent, Honestly I feel like Avalanche's previous title releases have been holding back this studio because Hogwarts Legacy clearly shows what this developer can do. The game does have a few minor sound bugs though such as walking sound effects disappearing so you are walking in complete silence, and sometimes your voice goes very robotic in nature. The bigger issues are related to performance with significant frame rate drops in certain places and a few minor bugs mostly related to being full of items and opening a chest making you lose the item forever but so far nothing truly gamebreaking as of writing this review.

    Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is a brilliant game that Harry Potter fans deserve, ignoring the bold claims of antisemitism and trans issues aside, Hogwarts Legacy is faithful to the franchise even down to the little details, plenty of puzzle elements and a morass of collectable items and side quests to keep everyone busy, I would say a contender for game of the year for sure.    … Expand
  92. Xenshin1231
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    Hogwarts Legacy is an action "role-playing" game that takes place in the Harry Potter universe. Despite being called Hogwarts Legacy most of the games main quest doesn't take place at Hogwarts but instead in the surrounding areas. This is one of my biggest gripes with the game. When I first got to start exploring Hogwarts I was so excited to see this perfect recreation of Hogwarts and howHogwarts Legacy is an action "role-playing" game that takes place in the Harry Potter universe. Despite being called Hogwarts Legacy most of the games main quest doesn't take place at Hogwarts but instead in the surrounding areas. This is one of my biggest gripes with the game. When I first got to start exploring Hogwarts I was so excited to see this perfect recreation of Hogwarts and how I was going to learn the locations of every class and how every hallway connects to one another and be fully immersed in Hogwarts. But the game doesn't really do that because you just fast travel everywhere in Hogwarts and you don't actually spend that much time in Hogwarts. A game called Hogwarts Legacy should use Hogwarts to its full advantage and really get the player to experience their semester there instead of just extending the map further and further away from Hogwarts.
    The game does use nostalgia very well as it hits many of the same important beats and locations that you experience from the movies/books. The mandrake scene, forbidden forest, room of requirement, fighting a troll, polyjuice potion, restricted area in the library, the deathly hallows are all in the game and they pull from the source material well, but it can often times just feel like they are making you remember the original.
    This game reminds me a lot of the Batman Arkham games, specifically Arkham City because thats my favorite one. The similarities are number one in the combat and number two in the puzzle elements of the game. The combat is like ranged Batman Arkham combat. The main elements are dodging, countering, attacking, and racking up your combo. The big difference is in Hogwarts Legacy you often times have to use spells to break an enemies barrier as well as being able to stagger them and do massive damage to them. In the Batman games the camera tends to be better as well as which enemy you have to lock onto where in Hogwarts legacy I can be looking at an enemy right in front of me and it will target an enemy 20 meters away. Having a huge arsenal of spells is super fun to use and it works really well. I played on the hard difficulty and it made the game much more enjoyable, but it did hinder my enjoyment in some of the higher level more tanky enemies like trolls where I would end up doing the same dodges and attacks for 3-4 minutes straight.
    The second part is how similar the Merlin Trials remind me of the Riddler trophies. You use some ability to solve a puzzle and get a small reward. Sometimes you may or may not have the ability unlocked at the time so you may have to come back. But in Hogwarts Legacy a lot of the puzzles are so simple they don't feel like puzzles, like when you just have to destroy the rocks that pop up. It's mostly about walking around trying to find all 5 of the rocks. The progression in the Merlin trials allows for you to hold more gear but by the end of the game I didn't feel any want or need to complete all of them.
    The flying in the game is okay, it is very convenient for getting to new locations but I feel like it makes you observe the world less. But maybe that is because the open world content of the game isn't much to actually do. I did a couple of side quests but they didn't intrigue me that much. I did a couple of broomstick trials and some merlin trials, found a couple of astronomy tables if they were on my way but I didn't really want to interact with the open world. It feels much different in how I would want to do every shrine in Tears of the Kingdom but skip over almost every bubble on my minimap.
    The story is just kinda meh. You're the chosen one and have to complete some trials. A couple characters you don't care about die along the way. The main quest progression is a lot more interesting. I really liked the assignments you would get from your classes. They required you to do some extra off the beaten path type things and rewarded you with a new spell. Some quests required some spells to complete them so completing these assignments was important and it was one of my favorite parts of the early game.
    The relationship quests are all kind of meh as well as the main story with one exception. I didn't care for Otai quest and I liked Poppy a little bit. They were all kinda generic quests with not very interesting themes. But Sebastian's questline is a different story. This questline elevates the game but it also makes me with the game was so much more.
    Sebastian's questline is Sebastians quest to reverse the curse that was placed on his twin sister, Anne. The quest revolves around the "Unforgivable Curses" that exist in the Harry Potter world. The unforgivable curses, specifically Avada Kedavra is one of the worst pieces of lore written into Harry Potter as it just gives all dark wizards something to constantly use; however, it ends up working much better in a video game where there are cooldowns between uses of spells. In one of the early quests in the questline, you or Sebastian must    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. 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.
  95. Crackfarmer
    Mar 6, 2023
    8
    Definitely missed opportunity with not adding quidditch and some kind of coop/multiplayer in the game.
    I hope they at least bring more (free) content to the game over the span of some years, otherwise I'd be kinda shocked.
    Story is interesting so far, I enjoy it a lot. I approve of the chance you get to respond to other characters the friendly or rude way. Telling all the    Definitely missed opportunity with not adding quidditch and some kind of coop/multiplayer in the game.
    I hope they at least bring more (free) content to the game over the span of some years, otherwise I'd be kinda shocked.

    Story is interesting so far, I enjoy it a lot.

    I approve of the chance you get to respond to other characters the friendly or rude way.

    Telling all the side-quest NPCs to stop whining is great. The response of the main character is perfect.

    Thanks goodness for the option to hide headwear. Hats and other headwear look ugly as hell.

    Still getting lots of flickering on many objects. Seems to be an issue with the game. Fixes on the internet didn't work for me. Everything is up-to-date on my end.

    The game is very hungry for pc resources, even with a top tier pc.
    Better optimization is definitely needed, although I didn't get any fps drops on my system running the game at 4k, 60fps capped and most settings maxed aside from RT (causes flickering).

    Had to turn on V-sync on NVCP because it suffered from screen tearing.
    V-sync fast or adaptive didn't work, which is sad. Had the same issue with Spider-Man Remastered, but V-sync fast fixed it.

    The game seems a bit overwhelming with all the collectibles.

    Voice acting on German voice-overs is a bit off on some characters (and lacking lip-sync).

    Can't turn off subtitles? These captions, for example: *chuckles*, piss me off.
    Why is this a thing that is forced upon you?

    The names have to be a joke sometimes, for example Nigellus Black, lol?
    Character design of many characters seems forced to look equal (different skin color and such). Trying to make the game not look racist, kinda brings more attention to than it should.    … Expand
  96. asdfasdf12456
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    I was expecting there would be some minigames in the classes like "bully: scholorship". Game is still good btw. Hopefully there would be some mods for these in the future.
  97. nitorita
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    A magical experience for fans of Harry Potter, but a typical middling open world for everyone else.

    Hogwarts Academy is lore-heavy and that's marvelous for that reason alone, but it is tedious to read through for anyone who isn't too invested in the inner workings of the Hogwarts world. Take out the lore and the beautiful architecture, and you get another imperfect Cyberpunk    A magical experience for fans of Harry Potter, but a typical middling open world for everyone else.

    Hogwarts Academy is lore-heavy and that's marvelous for that reason alone, but it is tedious to read through for anyone who isn't too invested in the inner workings of the Hogwarts world.

    Take out the lore and the beautiful architecture, and you get another imperfect Cyberpunk 2077-esque game that is largely eye candy on the outside.

    For a game franchise that has laid dormant for decades, this is a solid entry especially during these trying times, with a first impression that succeeds in meeting enough expectations. But it is nothing you haven't seen in any other open world before.    … Expand
  98. 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
  99. Starfree
    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
  100. YotaXD
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    So far an 8/10 Game
    RTX 3090 often struggles giving constant fps.
    -2 Points due to bad pc optimization but amazing graphics.
    Story is about avarage but never boring.
    Other than that its a great game and i would highly recommend this game after some updates.
    In the end, Very nice RPG Not only for Harry Potter fans.
    +2 Points since day 1 patch fixed the fps.
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  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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