Hogwarts Legacy

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1764 Ratings

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  1. FelipeABA6
    Feb 15, 2023
    2
    i tried all possible settings but still got stutterings, this optimization is sad
  2. Zquaranteneuf
    Feb 24, 2023
    5
    This game is certainly a product that exists. Great graphics and immersion in the world of Harry Potter... but that's pretty much it.

    The gameplay is soo formulaic - totally by the numbers, exactly like all the other similar AAA games out there. Plus, the usual hand-holding, non-stop cutscenes, overly long cringe dialogue, invisible walls, pointless fetch quests that ask you to run from    This game is certainly a product that exists. Great graphics and immersion in the world of Harry Potter... but that's pretty much it.

    The gameplay is soo formulaic - totally by the numbers, exactly like all the other similar AAA games out there. Plus, the usual hand-holding, non-stop cutscenes, overly long cringe dialogue, invisible walls, pointless fetch quests that ask you to run from point A to point B and then back to point A again, main character constantly narrating what you're supposed to do, etc.

    The NPCs literally tell you "check the to do list and get back to me to advance the quest".. like.. they don't even bother. The game tells the player to check the quest log, do the chores, and come back. It really feels like a rigid videogame, and a tedious one at that.

    The combat is okay, and so are the puzzles.

    As for the exploration, it's kinda fun if you can put aside the atrocious map you're obligated to deal with to understand where to go and/or warp. What were they thinking?! Baffingly bad.

    Finally, the controls aren't very intuitive, questionable even, and for people hooked on aCcEsSiBiLiTy there's no option to remap the buttons. WHY.

    All and all not the worst experience, but certainly nothing special. Constantly varies from cool little moments to extremely boring, clunky, or annoying parts.

    Aren't game developers tired of playing it safe and always doing the same goddamn game that caters to the lowest common denominator?    … Expand
  3. mebamissle1
    Feb 18, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Hogwarts Legacy ending has you become the only Keeper, either absorbing or hiding Isidora’s magic under Hogwarts. It doesn’t matter which choice you make.

    In the good ending, you hide Isidora’s magic away from the Wizarding World, hoping that no one will ever find and abuse the power for themselves. In the bad ending, you decide to use it for ‘good’, absorbing it yourself. Either way, Professor Fig meets his demise, and Ranrok is killed.

    Afterwards, both endings have the school hall packed with students, hearing Professor Weasley’s eulogy of Professor Fig. However, school isn’t over just yet, and you need to complete the Hogwarts Legacy side quests and fill in your field guide to complete your O.W.Ls.

    You get a secret third ending after completing reaching level 34, however, it’s just an announcement of the Hogwarts Legacy House Cup winner. Of course, the winner is whatever House you’re part of.

    You're welcome. I just saved you 60 dollars.    … Expand
  4. Lamabunnyvile
    Mar 5, 2023
    0
    This game is incredibly boring and absolutely not worth full price, it runs like garbage even on high-end hardware and the ray tracing is absolutely awful.
  5. gr0ode
    Feb 19, 2023
    6
    This is the epitome of Ubisoft's copy-paste open-world style, complete with meaningless side quests, uninteresting NPCs, and an overwhelming number of collectibles that serve no purpose. The constant barrage of notifications is akin to a national emergency alert on your phone. Unfortunately, a neutral rating is not an option on Steam, and sadly I must give this game a thumbs down.

    The    This is the epitome of Ubisoft's copy-paste open-world style, complete with meaningless side quests, uninteresting NPCs, and an overwhelming number of collectibles that serve no purpose. The constant barrage of notifications is akin to a national emergency alert on your phone. Unfortunately, a neutral rating is not an option on Steam, and sadly I must give this game a thumbs down.

    The poor dialogue and open-world design, leave much to be desired. Despite being somewhat enjoyable, this game is frustrating due to its missed potential.

    The incredible art style is overshadowed by the lack of good design direction, ultimately leading to disappointment. This game serves as a prime example of the shortcomings of the open-world style, and its issues are indicative of a wider problem in the gaming industry. If you can't do an Elden Ring or BoTW style open world type game, don't even try.

    It's clear that not every game can deliver an open world experience like Elden Ring, and those that can't should consider a different approach. Rather than filling their game with endless amounts of copy-pasted content, they should focus on delivering a simple, streamlined experience with engaging gameplay. In fact, in today's gaming landscape, the length of a game can often be more of a negative than a positive, as it serve as a proxy for the amount of copy-pasted trash content. Too often, open world games rely on the quantity of content rather than its quality, resulting in a bloated and underwhelming experience.

    Positives:

    The world-building in Hogwarts and Hogsmeade is well done.
    Combat is better than expected (after the initial tutorial)
    The game features good music, visuals, voice acting, and atmosphere in certain areas.
    Broad strokes of the story are interesting
    Open world looks amazing.

    Negatives:

    The open-world content is basic and identical, with numerous copy-pasted cairn dungeons that lack variety and offer little in the way of exploration or challenge.
    Combat becomes repetitive towards the latter half of the game, with few enemy types and limited customization. The stat system is flawed, with a level difference between a player and enemy making a significant difference in gameplay difficulty.
    Generic and unitersting npcs with forced and unnatural dialog and most quests are explained like you are mentally retarded.
    Very little enemy variety, with combat designed for boss battles, you still fight trash mobs 99% of the time.
    You play the map, not the game for the majority of the game as the game encourages quick travel and following the map blindly, with too little time spent in Hogwarts.
    The accessibility settings are not well designed, with a lack of options for players seeking to play without assistance.
    Hogsmeade is underwhelming, with only shops and repetitive puzzles.
    The player's choice of Hogwarts house has no significant impact on the game.
    The game's plot would have been better suited for a regular RPG focused on Hogwarts and immediate surroundings, with a regular character experiencing Hogwarts for the first time rather than a fifth-year student who excels at everything.
    The game does not offer the player any meaningful choices or the option to pursue a darker path.
    No humor, nothing memorable, it's just kinda meh and forgettable.

    Overall I give this a 6/10. About what you can expect from a western open world style game, with the added point for the nice harry potter atmosphere.    … Expand
  6. Modeofdanger
    Mar 3, 2023
    4
    I am above 15h currently and all i've seen is spiders and goblins so far, every cave is a copy of each other and the story is so boring for an adult person, there's no interesting enemies or characters that will be the motivation of keep playing.

    Combat mechanics is the only thing that makes this game playable but just because of the lack of enemy variety, even this mechanics cant make    I am above 15h currently and all i've seen is spiders and goblins so far, every cave is a copy of each other and the story is so boring for an adult person, there's no interesting enemies or characters that will be the motivation of keep playing.

    Combat mechanics is the only thing that makes this game playable but just because of the lack of enemy variety, even this mechanics cant make this game playable after 15h    … Expand
  7. Jhurley125
    Feb 12, 2023
    5
    6 hours into the game so far and i WAS enjoyig myself.. until i came back today to not be able to load into the game. it crashes my PC every time i try and boot it up. (RTX3080, ryzen 3900x, 64gb ram).... framerate is horrific and stutters and crashes all the time. its a shame, the guts of the game are pretty fun.

    also, its not really an rpg. the environemts dont react to you at all,    6 hours into the game so far and i WAS enjoyig myself.. until i came back today to not be able to load into the game. it crashes my PC every time i try and boot it up. (RTX3080, ryzen 3900x, 64gb ram).... framerate is horrific and stutters and crashes all the time. its a shame, the guts of the game are pretty fun.

    also, its not really an rpg. the environemts dont react to you at all, the npcs are bland and boring filler that dont react when you walk by them or shoot them. You can break into houses and loot everything with no consequence etc.

    fix the game devs. please    … Expand
  8. loosechange09
    Feb 18, 2023
    0
    Impressed with the graphics, and creativity. However, the "game" has become a chore to play. It's another conversation simulator...
  9. 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.
  10. Antares8001
    Mar 2, 2023
    6
    An occasionally fun but extraordinarily shallow experience.

    The open world in this game is beautiful and detailed, with great graphics and decent enough performance. Although ray tracing is completely broken, at least on my PC. That being said apart from the visuals the world feels very empty and sterile. The characters barely deserve to be described as such, the dialogue and the a    An occasionally fun but extraordinarily shallow experience.

    The open world in this game is beautiful and detailed, with great graphics and decent enough performance. Although ray tracing is completely broken, at least on my PC.

    That being said apart from the visuals the world feels very empty and sterile. The characters barely deserve to be described as such, the dialogue and the a lot of the voice acting are unnatural at best and most of the side quests and even a lot of the main quests feel like chores. I get that some quests involve completing tasks for classes in the game, but if they feel about a enticing as doing literal homework back in school the developers went wrong somewhere.
    Occasionally the game seems to set up what could be interconnected, branching quests with intriguing premises, only for them to resolve after getting x thing from x place with two lines of placeholder dialogue never to be mentioned again. I think a pretty good early example is a student inviting you to an illegal dueling club after you beat him in a spell duel in class. Sounds rather intriguing right? Definitely some potential for an interesting narrative here right? Except all that happens is you go there, win 3 duels against random people, have an NPC tell you that you did well and that's literally it. It's a similar story with almost every single side quest I played in the game.

    The main story can best be described as straightforward and utterly unremarkable. Up to around the halfway mark you're still hoping for something to shake things up, surely some intricate plot twist is gonna unfold soon, I can't wait for the web of intrigue they're spinning to reveal itself. Unfortunately this is not the case and you eventually just resign and accept that that's simply the way the game is.
    The main character also has the charisma and personality of a wet paper bag. This is further emphasized by both the female and male character's voice acting which sounds beyond phoned in. It is almost as though they were intentionally trying their hardest to not give them any sort of personality. Now if this was branching CRPG with really far reaching choices where the main character is mostly an avatar for the player to project themselves unto, I could somewhat see why they did it. In a straightforward action RPG where choices are mostly window dressing there is no excuse for it, there are just too many games that have done it better.

    To some extend the game is saved by the beautiful open world and a solid combat system, but those can only get you so far and oh boy is it a slog otherwise. In a lot of ways it feels like the worst parts of the newer Assassin's Creed games with very little of the good things in them.
    Overall I enjoyed my time with the game somewhat, but it's definitely the kind of game where I'd recommend watching a show on a second screen or listening to a podcast in the background while you're playing it.    … Expand
  11. svonton
    Feb 18, 2023
    7
    One of the famous franchises got a modern look, and now let's discuss what is good and what is bad about this new game in Harry Potter world. The first thing you will notice is the very good level of graphics in the game - in my opinion, the faces of the characters could be much better and more attractive, but overall not bad. In all other respects, it is close to ideal: landscapes,One of the famous franchises got a modern look, and now let's discuss what is good and what is bad about this new game in Harry Potter world. The first thing you will notice is the very good level of graphics in the game - in my opinion, the faces of the characters could be much better and more attractive, but overall not bad. In all other respects, it is close to ideal: landscapes, clothes, magical effects and animations - all this is created at a high level. But this level of detail makes the game not run as well on some PC configurations (especially on machines with less than 16GB RAM). And it's interesting why this game didn't get as many 0's as Elden Ring with the same technical issues on some machines (and yes, Hogwarts also has some 21:9 aspect ratio issues). Let's move further, the combat system is excellent for me - all these different spells with different effects can be combined in different ways that make combat system so flexible and perfectly suitable for your play style. Various amount of activities scattered around the world also don't let you boring. But here we come to plot and minus that i met in my playthrough. To me, the main quest, as well as the 3 side quests, look and feel childish without any drama, everything is too slick as if bad endings are something that is not achievable. lso about main quest if planning to rush it on easy difficulty (probably on all others) you probably can't do this because LVL-gates game says to you some thing like "no way bro you need to get N lvl to continue storyline", and on low difficulty the only way to obtain more lvl is do all side quests that you can see. But if you don't wanna see credits in the end of the game and your target is get message that you complete the main quest you dont need to farm everything but still need farm a lot. So as conclusion it grate game with good graphic excellent, combat system and not bad puzzles, but at the same time the game suffers from poor optimization and lvl gates.… Expand
  12. Luferrugini
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I’ve experienced 15h of game play so far. Minimal spoilers ahead: HL is simply a nostalgic game, with an enchanting ambience and quite captivating story. A must for longtime fans of the series, no matter the age.

    You can get lost in the story for hours. There’s a great number of side quests, with variety involving fetching, brewing potions, flying challenges, defeating a number of enemies    I’ve experienced 15h of game play so far. Minimal spoilers ahead: HL is simply a nostalgic game, with an enchanting ambience and quite captivating story. A must for longtime fans of the series, no matter the age.

    You can get lost in the story for hours. There’s a great number of side quests, with variety involving fetching, brewing potions, flying challenges, defeating a number of enemies - including with specific spells or items.

    The NPCs, in emphasis the companions and professors, are relatable with very interesting backstories and tidbits of information.
    Classes are FUN! I wish we were able to attend more classes, or that they’d be more consistent time wise.

    The map is huge, with a lot of exploration. You can unlock landmarks regarding location, enemies, beasts etc. by completing quests or just using a simple revealing spell.

    The visuals are beautiful, but the performance is not quite up to the game overall quality. In my case, my pc is between the minimum and recommended specs. I believe they’ll release a path to reparo and optimize the gameplay. Yet, even with hiccups and slight FPS drops, I give this game a 9.5/10.    … Expand
  13. eugenji
    Mar 5, 2023
    6
    Spiel durchgezockt. Spielzeit ~50 Stunden.

    Grafik: Der Zeit entsprechend Sound: war nicht weiter auffällig. Weder gut, noch schlecht Gameplay: mit Controller einwandfrei; gameplay an sich ist solide. Story: ist für so ein Spiel okay. Kein Wow Effekt oder Story Twists bzw. unerwartetes Nebenmissionen: bis auf ein paar längere Nebenmissionen von Mitschülern, welche recht brauchbar    Spiel durchgezockt. Spielzeit ~50 Stunden.

    Grafik: Der Zeit entsprechend
    Sound: war nicht weiter auffällig. Weder gut, noch schlecht
    Gameplay: mit Controller einwandfrei; gameplay an sich ist solide.
    Story: ist für so ein Spiel okay. Kein Wow Effekt oder Story Twists bzw. unerwartetes Nebenmissionen: bis auf ein paar längere
    Nebenmissionen von Mitschülern, welche recht brauchbar sind, ist der Rest nahezu 0815 Müll. Geh hin und hol das/kill das. Gäääääääähn
    Hab irgendwann angefangen zu skippen….

    Spielwelt: Hogwarts Schloss ist pure Liebe. Nahezu nie Schnellreise genutzt, sondern vieeeeeel umhergelaufen. Wunderschön.
    Absolutes Highlight die große Halle im Winter. Sind mir fast die Augen ausgefallen.
    Rest der Spielwelt ist leider nicht einmal solide. Generische Welt ohne Highlights oder Wow Effekt. Eine magische Welt mit verhältnismäßig wenig bzw. nahezu 0 Magie.
    Erkunden hat sich kaum gelohnt. Viele Dungeons bzw Höhlen bestehen aus einem Raum und sind 90% Copy und Paste.

    Raum der Wünsche verschenkt auch Potenzial.
    Grundidee ist richtig gut, aber wenn ich zB ein Haus platziere und da nicht mal rein kann, dann ist das eben doof

    Nachtrag:
    Technische Umsetzung ist auch leider nur okay. Gibt hier und da kurze Ruckler/Stotterer.
    Spiele auf 4K mit 4090 (DLSS an)

    Spiel für Potter Fans oder die gerne die Open Worlds „abarbeiten“ natürlich empfehlenswert.
    Ansonsten Zeit für bessere Spiele nutzen oder auf Sale warten :)    … Expand
  14. OverratedRKO
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Awesome game. A must play for the fans, theres a lot to discover and enjoy. The world, the customization, the graphics , the adventure makes you feel the magic of the saga
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. vova22379
    Mar 12, 2023
    1
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  18. 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
  19. Ratingss
    Feb 28, 2023
    5
    Really wanted to like this one because of the type of people it pisses off, but the gameplay is too casual and the world is just an errand boy checklist simulator with below average interaction
  20. ArmyRetGuy
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Solid, performs better than expected. Haven’t encountered any bugs personally. Engaging gameplay, good combat, interesting characters. Graphically very good with a ton of assets that makes each area feel unique. Only complaints are many NPCs with no interaction (a one liner is better than nothing), and low enemy diversity (maybe it picks up near the end?). Overall a solid open world gameSolid, performs better than expected. Haven’t encountered any bugs personally. Engaging gameplay, good combat, interesting characters. Graphically very good with a ton of assets that makes each area feel unique. Only complaints are many NPCs with no interaction (a one liner is better than nothing), and low enemy diversity (maybe it picks up near the end?). Overall a solid open world game that can suck you in for many many hours. If you’re a Harry Potter fan it’ll be even more interesting than just a game. It’s like playing through a prequel movie, but longer.… Expand
  21. Scarecr0wn
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I absolutely love this game. While I would not call myself a "Potterhead", this universe was huge part of my growing up and this game is everything I wished for back then when I was a dummy kid.
    The world is beautiful, Hogwarts are as puzzling and mysterious as they should, characters are great and very well voice acted. I enjoy open world activities a lot and I love how everything is    I absolutely love this game. While I would not call myself a "Potterhead", this universe was huge part of my growing up and this game is everything I wished for back then when I was a dummy kid.
    The world is beautiful, Hogwarts are as puzzling and mysterious as they should, characters are great and very well voice acted. I enjoy open world activities a lot and I love how everything is tied to character progression in some way. Music is also perfect.
    my only gripe would be the timers ón growing plants and brewing elixirs. Sure, a little timer would be ok but waiting for 10 minutes for something is.. awkward in this kind of game. That´s pretty much it tho, I really like the rest.
    Also good job guys, lets show the twitter mob that they don´t have the power as they think they do.    … Expand
  22. Nixvip
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    เป็นเกมที่ดี ยิ่งใครเป็นแฟน Harry Potter อยู่แล้วยิ่งห้ามพลาด
  23. Poioso
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    One of the besta open World adventure rpg ever made. You Will enjoy every minute
  24. Grakulm1
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Don't know anything about Harry Potter but the gameplay is super fun and engaging. The world and story are so magical and breath taking. Would definitely recommend.
  25. Raiders96
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    A dream come true for any Harry Potter fan. An amazing game, filled with magic. You can see that the creators are fans and gave all their heart to the game. A game worth playing for everyone.! RECOMMEND!
  26. Matullar
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    What we ever dreamed of, super visuals and super sounds, black magic and everything..!
  27. ReDDx88
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Oh, where to start. First of all, if you are a Harry Potter fan, go buy the game. Even if you're not a Harry Potter fan, go buy it. The amount of investment and attention to the smallest details is simply crazy. You really feel like you are a student at Hogwarts. You can explore every little corner, swim, fly, jump, climb. So called open world as it should be. The world looks incrediblyOh, where to start. First of all, if you are a Harry Potter fan, go buy the game. Even if you're not a Harry Potter fan, go buy it. The amount of investment and attention to the smallest details is simply crazy. You really feel like you are a student at Hogwarts. You can explore every little corner, swim, fly, jump, climb. So called open world as it should be. The world looks incredibly wide and diverse.
    The plot is interesting and well constructed. The side missions are less varied, there are some successful ones, but the majority is collect it or bring it or kill it. but!!! The world and its exploration is so interesting that it doesn't bother you and you enjoy doing it. The battle system is certainly varied and interesting. Not boring and challenging.
    The game is not without problems, there are bugs and glitches and it seems that a lot of people have problems running the game smoothly.
    Overall, this game is not only recommended but mandatory.    … Expand
  28. TheShogunes
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Im so happy finaly see a good game in this universe, Extremely well developed game with combat full of depth.
  29. Abdaslam
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Best Harry Potter game I love this game so much it is perfect 10/10 (I love Harry Potter movies)
  30. Kalastia
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    The design of Hogwarts is just incredible. Not worth the full price for all the mediocrity within, but a 10/10 for any potter fan.
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#47 Best PC Game of 2023
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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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