Hogwarts Legacy

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1764 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 248 out of 1764
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  1. 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
  2. Benniphx
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best open world RPGs of our time. It is up there with the Witcher3. Played 30 hours so far and loving it.
  3. Johnnybravo812
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    The game is very detailed and the perfect Harry Potter experience. The combat ans exploration are the high points.
  4. Exxone0
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I'm glad that this game came out in spite of, and even the agenda makes the game unique in its own way, uniqueness such that it is against those whom the game holds with two hands, nice. The plot is super, the graphics are super, the atmosphere is super a hundred times, take it, and don't think.
  5. rayalk
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Incredible magic atmocsphere, but you need SSD to play better than 720p 5fps. 10 new SSD/10
  6. NeoKnight0609
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I love this game so much, been a fan of hp franchise since childhood. Thank you for making this. I just don't like 1 thing that common rooms feel empty at night, and like nobody is sleeping at the common rooms, and you can't sleep there at all, immersion isn't great there. Spells Cooldowns feel a bit long, even with a talent, but maybe its just me. Everything else is amazing, hoping for aI love this game so much, been a fan of hp franchise since childhood. Thank you for making this. I just don't like 1 thing that common rooms feel empty at night, and like nobody is sleeping at the common rooms, and you can't sleep there at all, immersion isn't great there. Spells Cooldowns feel a bit long, even with a talent, but maybe its just me. Everything else is amazing, hoping for a dlc or a second game. And for the love of god, please add quidditch… Expand
  7. Waius
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Combat is 10/10. Graphics are beautiful. Game runs smoothly. Story is interesting. The World and Hogwarts really makes you want to explore and discover new things. All in all, you really feel like you are a part of the wizarding world. Here and there are still some minor bugs, but they are easily overlooked and ignored
  8. JiNing
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    I'm enjoying this game a lot, the combat and exploration is really fun, and fits my expectations.
    However, I hope more optimizations are coming soon, as there are some issues with stutters which can be really annoying.
  9. MaxS97
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Incredible. From the visuals, the voices, the combat to the story, the lore and the level of immersion, this game delievers. Still some small graphical bugs to be found here and there, but nothing dramatic. This game is a must for every fan of the Harry Potter franchise
  10. DAZ1
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece!
    An absolutely must buy! An absolutely must play game.
    This is no joke, top 5 of all time.
  11. 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!
  12. Marcus2389
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I have put 20 hours into the game so far, and this has been so much fun!
    Avalanche did an amazing job creating a believable, detail rich and compelling world that would amaze any HP fan like me, who went through all the books and the movies. The game in its core is discrete open world RPG, with fast and fun combat mechanics and many many activities to do. There are clearly compromises to    I have put 20 hours into the game so far, and this has been so much fun!
    Avalanche did an amazing job creating a believable, detail rich and compelling world that would amaze any HP fan like me, who went through all the books and the movies. The game in its core is discrete open world RPG, with fast and fun combat mechanics and many many activities to do. There are clearly compromises to how the game looks, most likely due to its cross gen nature, but nothing that really makes the game feel 'old' or bad to watch. It's really really enjoyable, especially if you have a good PC.
    Audio wise, they did a great job, even if I heard a few instances where the mix could have been better tuned. Overall, soundtrack and SFX are top quality!
    Some day 1 performance issues and bugs do not affect the final user quality perception in my opinion, resulting in this being currently not only a fan favourite but definitely in a good spot for Game of the Year!

    To Avalanche: keep up the amazing work, take a few weeks to rest and enjoy the enormous work you have done, and then please work on improving the performance, fixing bugs and bringing us more and more content on this amazing world!    … Expand
  13. 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!!!
  14. EddieDexx
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This really is the Harry Potter game we all have wanted for at least 20 years. But that is an understatement. The game is even more awesome than that! Also the exploration is fun and the collectible thing is designed completely different than the typical Ubicrap game where it becomes a chore. But Avalanche seem to have understood the problem with that generic design and instead made it aThis really is the Harry Potter game we all have wanted for at least 20 years. But that is an understatement. The game is even more awesome than that! Also the exploration is fun and the collectible thing is designed completely different than the typical Ubicrap game where it becomes a chore. But Avalanche seem to have understood the problem with that generic design and instead made it a lot more interesting and more meaningful and also that it makes sense. I'm still only at the beginning portion of the game and I am enjoying every moment of it.… Expand
  15. Gregclsn
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    A solid 9/10 from me but putting a 10 to counter the review bombing of some sad individuals.

    About the game though. A beautiful game to experience. It's clear a lot of time went into designing Hogwarts and the area surrounding it. The amount of detail in the game and the graphics are just phenomenal! On top of that the atmosphere with ambience and music is on point. Gameplay wise the    A solid 9/10 from me but putting a 10 to counter the review bombing of some sad individuals.

    About the game though. A beautiful game to experience. It's clear a lot of time went into designing Hogwarts and the area surrounding it. The amount of detail in the game and the graphics are just phenomenal! On top of that the atmosphere with ambience and music is on point. Gameplay wise the game is very good as well. There is a heavy focus on exploration which just feels well done and rewarding with a good mix of puzzles. The combat is very good as well. The beginning obviously is quite basic since you only have a few spells but the further you get in the game with more spells unlocked and with more talents available, the combat just feels very smooth and satisfying. Difficulty is just right for me on normal, at times a bit challenging and at times not so much. The customization of your character is also pretty extensive with a good amount of options to choose from in the beginning and quite a big wardrobe of cosmetics to collect throughout the game. Quests are varied enough for me, they don't feel repetitive and I enjoy doing all the little side things the game has to offer. About the story I can't say much because I'm not super far into it but so far it's fine although nothing groundbreaking here.

    About PC performance. It seems that Nvidia cards have issues but AMD cards, like mine, do not have them (as much). I have a very pleasant and smooth experience with my RX 6800. Not saying it's perfect when it comes to optimization, it definitely can be better but maybe with a future patch or at least proper drivers for the game this can be solved.

    Overall a very enjoyable Adventure/RPG game to play, especially if you love the Harry Potter universe!    … Expand
  16. TomoyoSoup
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Complete package!

    I bought the special edition version and got early access, and I can say this game has it all: story, graphics, nostalgia, and more! Honestly, it's been a welcome breath of fresh air, and I'm only 10 hours in!
  17. Holydrago
    Feb 28, 2023
    5
    Graphics 9/10
    Quests 4.5/10
    Story 4.5/10
    Sounds 6/10 The game is a playable game for harry potter fans, but if you are unfamiliar with the universe, the only thing that will interest you is its open world and content, unfortunately, it is an incomplete production.
  18. JDear
    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.    … Expand
  19. Waarpool
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    best game for 2020-2023 Game of the YEAR or of the decade. If the so-called minority does not intervene, then the game always turns out to be cool. As long as the rest of the publishers are led by this minority, then their games will be ****
  20. Tukmens
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This is the game every single Harry Potter fan deserved, we can finally immerse ourselves in a game and re-live the world of magic like we have dreamed about for years.
  21. JumpingJack99
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Outstanding game!!! Highly recommended to anyone who wants an immersive experience in the the magical world of Harry Potter.
  22. Drew17
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    A fun game that feels a little dated. Unless you are a big fan of harry potter, waiting for a sale might be the play.
  23. colemarisa
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Loved it. Loved the choices of what the character and dark can look like. Beautiful open world. Im replaying it again.
    I especially loved when the thestrals appeared. NICE TOUCH!
  24. GaboLP
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, the most immersive rpg I’ve experienced. Thanks team for making this amazing game, story and community.
  25. cartooncandy058
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy has the same structure that you have seen in any other modern open world game, but at the same time it fills you with memories from the distant past ... It may not do anything fundamentally new compared to these games, but it there is something they lack: magic.
  26. FinnPilot
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Не играл, но ставлю 10, на зло ЛГБТ уродцам, влияние которых испортило множество игр и фильмов.
  27. Naidak
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This is the game we all wanted when stepping into the world of Harry Potter. I recommend that you ensure you have the latest drivers before playing the game, the 8/2 update for Nvidia fixed basically all of my stuttering issues now playing at a nice smooth 60 FPS in Ultra.
  28. Spork_of_Fate
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    The game plays great for me. It's a typical open-world game like Skyrim etc. The voice acting is great for the main characters. It takes some getting used to but its a solid-built game and you can tell the makers really cared about making Hogwarts great.
  29. Larsi89
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Awsome game, not had such a fun time playing a game for years!
    Got the deluxe version for both PC and PS5 so me and my daughter can play day one.
  30. OmegaVeritas
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Absolutely awesome! It's about time they put out a new game in the Harry Potter universe.
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

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