Hogwarts Legacy

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1764 Ratings

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  1. DavidFCorreia
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    We all have to put out there for this studio to know: This game is so **** good! The love and hard work that I am seeing is mindblowing! I literally lost myself exploring the castle, didn't know where I was, from where I came, but was a feeling of lost that I didn't experienced with a game for like 5 years. I just wanted to explore more and more and see all the little details.We all have to put out there for this studio to know: This game is so **** good! The love and hard work that I am seeing is mindblowing! I literally lost myself exploring the castle, didn't know where I was, from where I came, but was a feeling of lost that I didn't experienced with a game for like 5 years. I just wanted to explore more and more and see all the little details.

    Avalanche, you deserve all the love from a gamer, you really beat the hype, the controversy, the experience to make a game of this magnitude. Congratulations and thank you for this game!    … Expand
  2. TylerNF
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    It's so much fun, it feels like you're really at Hogwarts. And the graphics are amazing. I've played 11 hours in two workdays lol. Some performance bugs right now but they'll probably be fixed soon.
  3. itsmenotyou
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Well done game. Good story superb voice acting and the music as always is really good. As one might expect from a harry potter property. The exploration doesn't feel empty as there are many secrets and puzzles to uncover
  4. 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
  5. NakataGOAT
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    It is the perfect Game for a Harry Potter Fan, I enjoy every Second of it. Thx to the developers.
  6. JacobeKion
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This game is a perfect 10 for me. Only issue I have is rarely the frame rate will dip into the teens but a quick wand cast of revelio and it seems to go back up 99% of the time. That little non impacting issue doesn’t warrant a 9 for me. Im 20 hours in and it doesn’t feel like I’m running out of anything to do or getting bored in the slightest. Usually by now or sooner I am already boredThis game is a perfect 10 for me. Only issue I have is rarely the frame rate will dip into the teens but a quick wand cast of revelio and it seems to go back up 99% of the time. That little non impacting issue doesn’t warrant a 9 for me. Im 20 hours in and it doesn’t feel like I’m running out of anything to do or getting bored in the slightest. Usually by now or sooner I am already bored and not wanting to continue. Game of the year for me hands down and it’s only February.… Expand
  7. BenFauWriter
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Everything a potter fan could have asked for. Wonderful open world filled with the magical elements we hoped/loved, it's a teal pleasure to walk in the rooms and corridors of Hogwarts and watch all the details programmers have put in. GOTY !
  8. Spped14
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    I'm in love with this Game!!! The visuals are amazing! The soundtrack, the story, the lore, all!
  9. love2watchp
    Feb 12, 2023
    6
    Good sides:
    1) Good music and sound effects
    2) World is stuffed with living things 3) Colors of the game are amazing 4) Combat is well paced and fun Cons: 1) FPS drops, stutters, bad optimization. 2) Despite Hogwarts is full of NPCs, they are dummies that just have couple of actions. You better move along or it cringes you, how soulless world seems around. 3) Collision of items    Good sides:
    1) Good music and sound effects
    2) World is stuffed with living things
    3) Colors of the game are amazing
    4) Combat is well paced and fun

    Cons:

    1) FPS drops, stutters, bad optimization.
    2) Despite Hogwarts is full of NPCs, they are dummies that just have couple of actions. You better move along or it cringes you, how soulless world seems around.
    3) Collision of items
    4) Forced cultural representation
    5) Radical fans, that are haters of everything that criticizes the franchise, won't allow to improve the game by downvoting and hating constructive feedback.
    6) Story is "average" and there is no "oh wow" moments. Just... okay    … Expand
  10. Andrews3
    Feb 10, 2023
    5
    To be Fair - i dont see why all of these 10/10s are posted here . this game has a lot of problems - first of all it has no interesting characters and plot is very weak , i havent met a single interesting character in this whole game . they all act and speak like robots . enemies are all the same - spiders , goblins , humanoids or stone giants and rarely you meet some animals or trolls .To be Fair - i dont see why all of these 10/10s are posted here . this game has a lot of problems - first of all it has no interesting characters and plot is very weak , i havent met a single interesting character in this whole game . they all act and speak like robots . enemies are all the same - spiders , goblins , humanoids or stone giants and rarely you meet some animals or trolls . dungeons all look the same too . you can use unforgivable spells near your proffessor and he wont care . also i have only enjoyed 1 quest in this whole game .

    this game reminds me of something that ubisoft would create - a shallow experience that looks cool . this game is completely average and shallow in my opinion .    … Expand
  11. Sole13
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    The world is breathtaking and combat system really good. Im sad now that i dont know HP universum a little bit more. But after this experience i might read some books and then return to the game again.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. tangerine_dream
    Jun 14, 2023
    3
    I rate it as 3 because of 1 - great OST, 1 - great graphics, 1 - Hogwards itself is great in-game. But everything else is a failure or "meh".

    Plot is so childish and bland it's not even funny. Game offers you many choices but they almost never matter. You can't choose between "good" and "bad" sides, although there are Curses and Dark Arts in the game... lol, yeah you can even use Avada    I rate it as 3 because of 1 - great OST, 1 - great graphics, 1 - Hogwards itself is great in-game. But everything else is a failure or "meh".

    Plot is so childish and bland it's not even funny. Game offers you many choices but they almost never matter. You can't choose between "good" and "bad" sides, although there are Curses and Dark Arts in the game... lol, yeah you can even use Avada Kedavra as a 15yo student. But you are still getting pipelined by a plot. Even House choice doesn't matter, there's no rivalry between houses, no intrigues, nothing.

    It has an open world, yet it's too generic and empty, no variety of enemies is present, it's more like Ubisoft games-styled grinding for a sake of grinding. And some quests are level locked so the game forces you to grind stuff at some point.

    Combat is okay, but not like "hard" or anything, it's basically LMB spam, abilities spam (with CD being the only limit, no mana in game) and dodge/block spam with laughable CD and no stamina being present in game either!

    NPC are more like furniture, you can't interact with them, hit them, or get punished for anything. Feels unnatural and ruins the immersion. Side quests they give you is the most generic "go there, fetch this, kill 15 wolves" stuff you'd imagine.

    If you are a very casual gamer, and/or die-hard HP universe fan, then you'll enjoy this game for sure. Otherwise try Bully Scholarship Edition, it's light years ahead "schoolboy sim" game compared to HL.    … Expand
  15. fawxgaming
    May 28, 2023
    2
    It just looks good - thats all. no interesting characters nor a good story. why this special type of magic? no one needs it. it feels completly wrong in my opinion. the main char is blank sheet without any depth and the npc feel like robots. no good game.
  16. Comirso
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    First and foremost, the graphics in Hogwarts Legacy are simply stunning. The love for detail in the environments, characters, and creatures of the wizarding world is impressive and adds to the immersive experience of playing the game. The world of Hogwarts is truly brought to life in this game, and I found myself constantly marveling at the beauty of the game's design.

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

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

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

    Finally, while Hogwarts Legacy is a highly anticipated game, it is disappointing that it will only be available on newer hardware at release. This limits the accessibility of the game to many fans of the wizarding world who may not have access to the latest gaming technology. It is important for developers to work on making their games accessible to a wider audience, and I hope that Hogwarts Legacy will become available on more platforms in the future.    … Expand
  17. strelavkolene96
    May 10, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rating of the game: 5 with a huge minus / 10. - Absolute mediocrity in everything. From the beginning to the end of the whole game you will be told how good you are "just like that" and even after passing the game you do not know anything about your character. You will communicate with "incredible" lifeless plush characters.

    - The main villain of the game is a goblin who took offense for being called names. And he decided to kill everyone for it. - It is not difficult to assess the strength of the further plot. - You will be given a great opportunity to be a "chosen" messenger on errands in countless exciting bring-and-serve quests. - If you are a seventy-year-old woman who has no one to talk to, it will be very pleasant and fun to listen to every NPC who will tell you his incredible biography from conception to the present day... If you thought these would be fascinating stories (NO). - Distribution ceremony, Yule score, Quidditch game, trips with the faculty to Hogsmeade - no. Running after goblins and creatures on the edges near Hogwarts - yes. If that's how you imagined the magical world of Rowling - welcome! I personally don't see it that way    … Expand
  18. 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.
  19. RockmasteR
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    Hogwarts Legacy is an action-packed RPG game that takes you on a journey through the magical world of Harry Potter. The graphics are absolutely stunning, with a beautiful atmosphere that truly immerses you in the wizarding world. The attention to detail in the game is incredible, from the intricate designs of the Hogwarts castle to the lush landscapes surrounding it.

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is a beautiful and immersive game that offers a lot of variety and depth. If you're a fan of RPG or action games, you're sure to enjoy this exciting journey through the wizarding world. While it has some performance issues and repetitive activities, the great graphics, music, and gameplay make it a must-play for Harry Potter fans and gamers alike.    … Expand
  20. MarsKramer
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    5/10. Avoid if you hate Ubisoft style games. Message cannot include less than seventy-five letters, so I have to write it.
  21. Sneezey
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    Wirklich tolles Spiel. Man kann auf verschiedenen Tierwesen und natürlich auf einem Besen durch die große und richtig detailreiche Welt fliegen, aber auch zu Fuß alles erkunden. Das Schloss und die Natur sind einfach atemberaubend schön. Die Geschichte hat mir auch gefallen. Hier und da hätte man gern etwas mehr Tiefe in die Charaktere stecken können, aber ich bin trotzdem sehr zufrieden.
  22. Metemiz
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    Les graphismes sont fantastiques. Le château a l'air vraiment génial et on peut explorer toutes sortes de choses. Cela inclut différents villages, la forêt interdite et bien plus encore.
    Tout simplement génial.
  23. 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
  24. Razrback16
    Jun 1, 2023
    5
    Cons:

    * Denuvo, performance-impacting DRM is present, hurting framerates and game smoothness and making sure you don't ever really own your copy of the game * Game uses Epic Online Services - the presence of this means I will never purchase the game * Woke / alphabet agenda with trans / crossdressing / homo content present in a number of places in the game whereby they just have to    Cons:

    * Denuvo, performance-impacting DRM is present, hurting framerates and game smoothness and making sure you don't ever really own your copy of the game
    * Game uses Epic Online Services - the presence of this means I will never purchase the game
    * Woke / alphabet agenda with trans / crossdressing / homo content present in a number of places in the game whereby they just have to make a point of making sure you know they're gay, trans, etc. Heck, one of the side quests is seemingly designed to drum up sympathy for the crossdressing character...sigh. We need to stop enabling & encouraging so much mental illness in our culture; this is one of the key reasons so many people are on anti-depressants these days. The presence of this type of content likewise means I will never purchase a personal copy of the game
    * Awful game performance even on a high end rig with an RTX 3090 (poor optimization, effectively)
    * Even the deepest masculine voice for the character sounds like an effeminate boy
    * Once you get past the game's fantastic graphics, it's honestly kinda boring... the combat is mediocre and gets repetitive VERY quickly
    * No romance options in the game - and don't get me wrong, not saying there should be sexually explicit scenes or anything like The Witcher since this isn't an adult game, but you are playing the game as a teenager, and romantic relationships are a pretty big part of that part of a person's life - it can create dramatic situations and dynamics as well between other characters who may be competing for the same girl, etc. They could introduce this in a follow-up sequel when the main character sees some of his friends again that he developed good friendships with such as Poppy Sweeting, etc.
    * I'm admittedly baffled by the really high praise reviews; again not saying this is an awful game, but it's really nothing spectacular when you get past the graphics / animation quality and attention to the world itself. The actual game mechanics are not very impressive. It's just another open-world RPG style game like Witcher 3, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, etc. just in the Harry Potter universe.
    * The day / night cycle in the game is like a lot of open world games nowadays where the day cycle is way too short
    * Game feels a little dead in terms of the cast / environment and what I mean by that is while it's very pretty aesthetically, and there is a large cast of characters, they aren't really developed very well and so it feels somewhat empty. For example you might do a side quest for one character in the school, a fellow student...and you work with them on the quest and complete it. But then you never really interact with that student again despite going to school at Hogwarts every day with them. So it feels very sterile as far as the cast - you need to have fairly frequent contact with characters in order to generate a feeling for the player like they are there, and that the world really is alive. It's missing that feeling from Harry Potter movies where Harry, Ron, Hermione, etc. were frequently together working on things, and in this game you rarely see the main character with a similar group of people outside of some specific side quests.
    * Game has an exclusive quest locked down to Playstation - so chalk that up to anti-consumer behavior from the developer / publisher
    * Way too many cosmetics as the rewards for completing quests, challenges, etc. You'll complete certain challenges throughout the game, and worthless cosmetics seem to be overwhelmingly common - should have more narrative / dialogue as rewards, or something actually useful

    Pros:

    * Kudos for only giving (2) options during character creation for the Wizard / Witch and not trying to define the make-believe notion that there are more than two genders
    * Graphics are pretty darn good, they dedicated a lot of attention to detail when designing the world which is great to see. This is probably the highlight of the game
    * Lots of little events as you're walking around with things happening in the world - the animation work is fantastic by the development team. They really put monumental effort into constructing the world, and they deserve the absolute highest praise for that.
    * Relatively solid, yet nothing ground-breaking, main questline story. The end of the game sets up well for a sequel where, like the Harry Potter movies / books, the main character can return to Hogwarts for the 6th year and have more things to look forward to.

    Game Length: 59 Hours - I did probably ~95% of the game. I didn't pick up all of the treausre chests, but did basically everything else - every side quest that was available, all of the Merlin Trials (quite tedious as there are like 95 of them), all of the star constellation tasks, completed the field guide, etc.

    Final Rating: 5/10.    … Expand
  25. thenephites221
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    I haven't had this much fun playing a single player video game since "Jedi Fallen Order" years ago. I am absolutely losing myself in this game and there's so much to do. It feels amazing, it's accessible, it's fun, it's well-written. I love it. I can't recommend it enough.
  26. 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.
  27. Nati
    Mar 10, 2023
    10
    Its honestly superb... everything I wanted and more in a Harry Potter universe game. GOTY.
  28. BerceGampu
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Awesome execution with all detail of HP world from the Books, Movies, even from Fan Based. This is are perfect world we as fan can imagine on.
  29. ksavi
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    Great job for the world building of hogwarts
    Nice graphs but very demanding ( for pc at least)
    Small and average main story
  30. Kruzio
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    El juego cumple lo que promete y mi análisis está realizado con una nvidia 2060 y procesador serie 7 en PC.
    Pros:
    Banda sonora Personajes variados Jugabilidad Historia Lore añadido que hace crecer la historia de Harry Potter. Contras: Misiones secundarias desaprovechadas Pocas misiones dentro de la escuela Personaje que en el contexto histórico no es acorde a la realidad de la    El juego cumple lo que promete y mi análisis está realizado con una nvidia 2060 y procesador serie 7 en PC.
    Pros:
    Banda sonora
    Personajes variados
    Jugabilidad
    Historia
    Lore añadido que hace crecer la historia de Harry Potter.

    Contras:
    Misiones secundarias desaprovechadas
    Pocas misiones dentro de la escuela
    Personaje que en el contexto histórico no es acorde a la realidad de la época y saca de contexto
    Algún doblaje del español no se corresponde con la apariencia de un niño y suena voz adulta.
    Denuvo

    El juego tiene un problema de rendimiento en pc y todos sabemos que cierto programa perjudica el rendimiento del mismo, después de haber recibido 2 parches, va mejor pero es insuficiente.
    Aún así, el juego es muy bueno aunque no llega a la excelencia, eso sí, para una futura entrega tienen ya todo el mapa hecho, se puede pulir más y mejor. Para mí es 8 muy justito, no para más.    … Expand
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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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