Hogwarts Legacy

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1764 Ratings

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  1. pizzalover2788
    Apr 3, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo bueno:
    El castillo de Hogwarts es una maravilla y he disfrutado mucho explorándolo. Eso lo mejor que tiene. El combate es entretenido en cierto modo. Me ha gustado bastante. Al igual que la Sala de los Menesteres.

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

    No he podido acabarlo al 100%.    … Expand
  2. Fallconex
    Apr 26, 2023
    7
    So basically it's a perfect example of a game with amazing atmosphere, art, and design but with no narrative whatsoever. The game feels kinda empty with that weird plot, lack of emotions, and underdeveloped characters... Like an attraction for wizarding world fans and nothing more (but no surprise here from a studio that never developed a good game so far).
    Overall, that's an OK    So basically it's a perfect example of a game with amazing atmosphere, art, and design but with no narrative whatsoever. The game feels kinda empty with that weird plot, lack of emotions, and underdeveloped characters... Like an attraction for wizarding world fans and nothing more (but no surprise here from a studio that never developed a good game so far).
    Overall, that's an OK experience, mostly for fans. Not recommended for others.    … Expand
  3. Pipe8600
    Mar 6, 2023
    6
    Without ray tracing this game looks like a 2010 game, is slow, boring and bad optimize.
  4. 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
  5. ManiDon
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best games in all aspects! Worth playing, super graphic! Extraordinary game!
  6. salmonPink
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    A good attempt of capturing the magic of Hogwarts in an open world RPG. At a first take the game falls foul of a seemingly lifeless open world in the early game but becomes much more expansive and immersive as you are encouraged to explore further afield. There are a few minor issues such as a finicky quest tracking system, which gets irritating as more quests get added to your ledger.A good attempt of capturing the magic of Hogwarts in an open world RPG. At a first take the game falls foul of a seemingly lifeless open world in the early game but becomes much more expansive and immersive as you are encouraged to explore further afield. There are a few minor issues such as a finicky quest tracking system, which gets irritating as more quests get added to your ledger. These overall aren’t a huge turn-off though when compared to the well written and impactful story, and engaging characters. (In addition to the game mechanics are also great once you get used to them.) Very good game!… Expand
  7. samstrummer90
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    Las impresiones que causa este juego son que parece que en un principio se iba a llamar "videojuego genérico de escuela de magia para móvil con grinding infinito y micro pagos", pero alguien decidió aportar dinero al proyecto y licencias oficiales de Harry Potter para su desarrollo.

    Al final nos encontramos con un título entretenido pero mediocre, con una historia pobre y que no termina    Las impresiones que causa este juego son que parece que en un principio se iba a llamar "videojuego genérico de escuela de magia para móvil con grinding infinito y micro pagos", pero alguien decidió aportar dinero al proyecto y licencias oficiales de Harry Potter para su desarrollo.

    Al final nos encontramos con un título entretenido pero mediocre, con una historia pobre y que no termina de despuntar ni de destacar en ningún aspecto en concreto: plana, estúpida, genérica, absurda y poco interesante. A nivel técnico y de rendimiento es nefasto, sobre todo en PC.

    Si eres fan de Harry Potter tendrás algunas horas de asombro y disfrute con el mundo mágico y sobre todo con el mapa de Hogwarts, pero según avancen las horas veras como esta ilusión se desvanece para dejarnos en otro juego genérico de Ubisoft, con rasgos de juego freemium para móvil y con cientos de iconos en el mapa que no sirven más que para rellenar.    … Expand
  8. karahangke267
    Apr 2, 2023
    6
    Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. It was a rather bland game for me. I wish the battles were a little more diverse. You get more pleasure after the middle of the game, but you continue to get the same pleasure until the end of the game.
  9. 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.
  10. Piergio
    Apr 26, 2023
    7
    After finishing the game, i had to update my review. From a 10, i have brought it down to a 7, cause it's really repetitive.
  11. Dee-Jay_Deli
    Mar 24, 2023
    7
    Nice game with:
    +fantastic atmosphere
    +fantastic music +authentic realization of the Harry Potter World +decent combat that is bogged down by: -boring story -poor pacing (you spend way too much time on "filler" content) -too much open-world busy work -unfitting loot & progression mechanics -Low world interactivity It takes about 20 hours before your really realize that the    Nice game with:
    +fantastic atmosphere
    +fantastic music
    +authentic realization of the Harry Potter World
    +decent combat

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

    It takes about 20 hours before your really realize that the game is much more filler content than is appears at first. The depth of game-play is appropriate for roughly 30 hours, but it stretched to >40 by numerous collectables, generic and repetitious "challenges" (Merlin puzzles), pet collection etc.    … Expand
  12. Zuu_la
    Mar 19, 2023
    6
    its a fun game with an intriguing story, although it has its technical downsides:
    first of all, I've ran into way more bugs playing this game than when I played cyberpunk
    the game also feels poorly optimized for pc, with the menu screen needing both mouse and keyboard inputs to navigate, and to lock on to enemies, you need to youse your third arm so that you can have one on wasd one on    its a fun game with an intriguing story, although it has its technical downsides:
    first of all, I've ran into way more bugs playing this game than when I played cyberpunk
    the game also feels poorly optimized for pc, with the menu screen needing both mouse and keyboard inputs to navigate, and to lock on to enemies, you need to youse your third arm so that you can have one on wasd one on the arrow keys and one on your mouse
    lastly, it has some raytracing shadow problems, which makes the game unplayable with raytraced shadows activated.    … Expand
  13. TheSHChronicles
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    Hogwarts Legacy is a game that is sure to excite fans of the Harry Potter franchise. The attention to detail in the game's design, especially the whole of Hogwarts and the engaging storyline make for a truly immersive experience. While the game does have some flaws, overall it is a well-crafted game that is definitely worth playing.

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

    Our Full Review:
    https://www.theshchronicles.com/post/hogwarts-legacy    … Expand
  14. random-dude
    Jul 26, 2023
    7
    Almost excellent game. Gameplay-mechanics and the world design - superb. Music, atmosphere, immersion and exploring in this game is pure bliss. Lots and lots of little lore-accurate details, fun easter eggs and all-around unique charm that only the wizarding world has (and which the later movies lacked). The setting (year 1890) is interesting, and the acting is solid.

    Puzzles... some    Almost excellent game. Gameplay-mechanics and the world design - superb. Music, atmosphere, immersion and exploring in this game is pure bliss. Lots and lots of little lore-accurate details, fun easter eggs and all-around unique charm that only the wizarding world has (and which the later movies lacked). The setting (year 1890) is interesting, and the acting is solid.

    Puzzles... some work, and some are too easy. Most puzzles are repeated too many times. Would've wanter more variety in these, the mechanics and spell combinations would allow for more varied puzzles in difficulty and execution, and I hope this is something they add later on in a DLC.

    Bosses are underwhelming. First few were a copy/paste same fight, and the only good boss with fun and engaging mechanics was the very last one. Though the last boss was good, it didn't feel like the final boss of a game - more like a lead-up to it.

    Main villains weren't much of a fight, and were mostly relegated as mid-bosses with endless adds. The environments in these fights were uninspired, and lacked any opportunity to utilize the surroundings for different tactics, other than the repetitive crowd control you spend most of the game using.

    The story is is another weakness in this game. Its build-up is good, but the resolution comes suddenly bringing the main story to an abrupt end. After completing the main story, there's little to no reason to stick around doing side quests and explore more of the map. Which is a shame, since the world is Beautiful with a Capitol B, and immersive.

    I'll raise my score if they deliver a good DLC, but for now it's a very solid 7.
    Or if they give me quidditch, it's an automatic 10.    … Expand
  15. alchemist_man
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    this is the game i always wanted
    adventure , fun gameplay , gorgeous graphic , great optimization , rich story , thanks you dear developers of hogwart legacy
  16. Hirslay
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    A little too sloopy and empty. But overall best HP game. Well done! I can't wait for Hogwarts Legacy 2 with bigger budget
  17. 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
  18. Asspull
    Jul 25, 2023
    8
    typical 3A big game . it has everything it should be . but certainly need more cute costume and the story is too normal. the flying system is satisfied , amazing flying low crossing street .
  19. karligerkurt
    Mar 6, 2023
    5
    Basic Ubisoft-like Openworld, but people are polarized by the Setting and the WOW-effect.
    So if it wasnt Wizarding-Wolrd Universe it would propably be perceived more honest.
    Gets repetitive fast, your character feels lifeless and rewards for exploring stop after a short time. I mainly focused on the negatives here since few other reviews mention them. It's a visualy stunning game, but    Basic Ubisoft-like Openworld, but people are polarized by the Setting and the WOW-effect.
    So if it wasnt Wizarding-Wolrd Universe it would propably be perceived more honest.
    Gets repetitive fast, your character feels lifeless and rewards for exploring stop after a short time.
    I mainly focused on the negatives here since few other reviews mention them.
    It's a visualy stunning game, but gets bland after 20ish hours. Somehow its rated by a lower standard than e.g. Assassins creed games.    … Expand
  20. The_D4RknesS
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    I'm not even a Harry Potter or RPG fan but I loved the explanation and the open world! The graphics are beautiful and the setting is true to the movie. And one of the coolest experiences in the game, instead of using the broom you get the hipogrifo
  21. Krutonite
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    This is the game we all dreamed of around 15 years ago. We are older now... and we may have moved on, but haven't forgotten. A beautifully crafted Hogwarts experience with Witcher-level attention to detail. Some technical issues with framerate and some minor bugs but it didn't detract from the fun.
    It's not a very serious or deep RPG, but definitely all that a HP game needs to be.
    The    This is the game we all dreamed of around 15 years ago. We are older now... and we may have moved on, but haven't forgotten. A beautifully crafted Hogwarts experience with Witcher-level attention to detail. Some technical issues with framerate and some minor bugs but it didn't detract from the fun.
    It's not a very serious or deep RPG, but definitely all that a HP game needs to be.
    The game came pretty much out of nowhere, took us all by surprise. Happy it's here.
    Magical.    … Expand
  22. kinsang
    Aug 27, 2023
    8
    ถือว่าทำโลกเวทมนตร์ออกมาได้ดีอย่างที่คาดหวัง พร้อมรายละเอียดที่ทำออกมาอย่างประณีต โดยเฉพาะในฮอกวอทส์ที่แค่ได้เดินเล่นก็สนุกแล้ว เนื้อเรื่องหลักและเนื้อเรื่องรองไม่ถือว่าดีมากมายอะไร แต่ก็ไม่ได้แย่ ระบบการต่อสู้สนุกกว่าที่คาด เสียดายแมพที่ตั้งกว้าง แต่มีของที่น่าสนใจให้ทำน้อยไปหน่อย ส่วนใหญ่มีแต่ซ้ำๆ พอทำไปได้ซักพักก็จะเบื่อถือว่าทำโลกเวทมนตร์ออกมาได้ดีอย่างที่คาดหวัง พร้อมรายละเอียดที่ทำออกมาอย่างประณีต โดยเฉพาะในฮอกวอทส์ที่แค่ได้เดินเล่นก็สนุกแล้ว เนื้อเรื่องหลักและเนื้อเรื่องรองไม่ถือว่าดีมากมายอะไร แต่ก็ไม่ได้แย่ ระบบการต่อสู้สนุกกว่าที่คาด เสียดายแมพที่ตั้งกว้าง แต่มีของที่น่าสนใจให้ทำน้อยไปหน่อย ส่วนใหญ่มีแต่ซ้ำๆ พอทำไปได้ซักพักก็จะเบื่อ
  23. lukeak
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made. It has it all: a great Story, Gameplay, World building, and graphics
  24. vitorgaioso
    Sep 12, 2023
    7
    Provavelmente a nota aumentaria pelo menos uns 2 pontos se eu fosse fã do universo Harry Potter. Mas como sou apenas fã de souls-like, um 7 é mais que suficiente. História legalzinha, gameplay boa mas repetitiva depois de um certo ponto.
  25. Adam2he
    Sep 10, 2023
    4
    The game is awfull, It is only interesting for people who loves Harry potter
  26. Paradov
    Mar 6, 2023
    7
    The world is pretty well made and full of little details, flying around with the broom is really magical. But there's not a lot of bosses, the side missions are kinda boring, and the fast travel does not works sometimes.
  27. EKYR
    Jul 11, 2023
    7
    hogwarts legacy is the definitive game to get for a harry potter /fantastic beasts fan, it is great at what it does. I enjoyed my time with this game, the graphics are one of the best ive seen, the world ESPECIALLY hogwarts castle is marvellous, they got that really bang on, nailed it in every aspect. Walking around the castle and having a whimsical feel of magic and wonder around you ishogwarts legacy is the definitive game to get for a harry potter /fantastic beasts fan, it is great at what it does. I enjoyed my time with this game, the graphics are one of the best ive seen, the world ESPECIALLY hogwarts castle is marvellous, they got that really bang on, nailed it in every aspect. Walking around the castle and having a whimsical feel of magic and wonder around you is truly not replicable in other games because other games dont do harry potter like this game does. Walking to and from class, learning new spells, talking to your npc friends, it is super immersive while you are in the hogwarts castle. Hogsmeade is also a treat to explore, fans will recognise many familar places from the movies. The fan service is really done super super well, i must praise them alot for this. Thumbs up. You can even have a pet farm where you can rear animals and make spells, this is like so cool to do in the game, well done.

    However the game is far from perfect!
    as a video game fan, i could easily tell the game fails to really innovate or broaden our expectations of what a modern open world can do, it gets boring very quickly as you do endless fetch quests (while riding various mounts which are quite fun to do ngl, only thing keeping me from falling asleep while doing side quests), the combat is the most basic in a video game ever, every single enemy can be killed with the simple spell you get at the start. The illusion really breaks once you leave the castle and hogsmeade because the world doesnt have much to offer at all. The repeated dialogue is really annoying also. Towards the end, the game can start to feel quite repetitive and dry, with a run of the mill good vs evil storyline, which when considering the audience of the game might include younger klds, its fine i guess,, but story does not stand out and repetitive missions are unwelcome and distasteful.
    Hogwarts Legacy is great at what it does and it really shows, but the game could use some fine tuning such as stronger story and expanded open world concepts.    … Expand
  28. shazam7
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
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  29. nehpets
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    so surprised at how well the story is written. so many times i found myself going ah i remember this place from the movies. i usually skip dialog in games to just play. but i found myself watching all cut scenes and story. bravo
  30. GrimyWaifu_
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    I got pretty much everything I wanted from this game but there are a lot of performance issues
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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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