Hogwarts Legacy

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8.6

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  1. Jt0429
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    Good-
    A massive open world that's always fun to explore and interact with; A variety of optional activities that consistently keep you engaged; Hogwarts Castle is lovingly recreated and brimming with staggering detail; Incredible combat that keeps getting better as you get deeper into the game; Looks great.
    Bad- Forgettable, bland story; Uninteresting characters; Student life is    Good-
    A massive open world that's always fun to explore and interact with; A variety of optional activities that consistently keep you engaged; Hogwarts Castle is lovingly recreated and brimming with staggering detail; Incredible combat that keeps getting better as you get deeper into the game; Looks great.

    Bad-
    Forgettable, bland story; Uninteresting characters; Student life is de-emphasized; Fairly standard progression systems; Technical issues.

    Thoughts-
    Hogwarts Legacy obviously does not exist in a vacuum, and as much as many might want to, it cannot be separated from the context surrounding its release. But while there’s no right answer when it comes to how you should choose to engage with something that is so intrinsically tied to J.K. Rowling – every person will have to make that decision for themselves – the game itself has a lot to offer, the majority of which is impressive in its execution. Though not without design and story issues of its own, Hogwarts Legacy ultimately comes across as a densely packed and well-made RPG that fans of the Harry Potter universe will find incredibly easy to enjoy.    … Expand
  2. Evgeni_M
    Apr 19, 2023
    8
    amazing game, this famous magical franchise deserved a good game on it and finally it happened, play with pleasure and do not listen to the haters who specifically criticize for the fact that someone once said something on twitter. a franchise fan is a must.
  3. dorpido
    Apr 24, 2023
    8
    Had an absolute blast playing the game. The castle and word are extremely detailed and there are loads of things to do. However, some of the side activities got really boring as they got very repetitive after sometime.
  4. Bubulao7
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    Esperava mais da história mas todo o resto compensa muito bem, um dos melhores jogos de HP
  5. thekillerwind
    Mar 29, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you're a fan of Harry Potter, you must play Hogorats Legacy. It's one of the best open-world games I've played in recent years thanks to its enjoyable combat, magical characters, amazing world-building, and stunning graphics. When you play, you really feel like you're in Hogwarts, from choosing the house you want to be into the intriguing story and challenges you have to overcome.… Expand
  6. the_lion_81090
    May 17, 2023
    8
    This video game is very good. The graphics were good but could be better. The story didn't interest me that much. The open world is well crafted. It could be better, but overall, I can rate this game well.
  7. resev
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    Атмосфера в игре замечательная, Хогвартс воссоздан очень тщательно, но при этом сам сюжет невероятно слаб с множеством отсылок к книгам/фильмам. Техническое состояние по большей части хорошее (PS5), но при этом бывают неприятные глюки, от застывших элементов интерфейса на экране, до более серьезных (было у меня несколько раз, что нельзя было вызвать метлу и открывать двери, приходилосьАтмосфера в игре замечательная, Хогвартс воссоздан очень тщательно, но при этом сам сюжет невероятно слаб с множеством отсылок к книгам/фильмам. Техническое состояние по большей части хорошее (PS5), но при этом бывают неприятные глюки, от застывших элементов интерфейса на экране, до более серьезных (было у меня несколько раз, что нельзя было вызвать метлу и открывать двери, приходилось перезагружаться).… Expand
  8. Tesserki
    Apr 1, 2023
    8
    Its is solid game, was good to play!
    Great combat system, graphics, game design and sounds.
  9. Rising333
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    The game as a game is great. While there are some performance hiccups to iron out, its till a good achievement. I am not even a Potterverse fan, and I am enjoying the title. I can definitely say that after 20 hours in, the game gets better after about 7 hrs and really opens up into a maticulously crafted open world game. I think what sells this game the most is its design. It has a ton ofThe game as a game is great. While there are some performance hiccups to iron out, its till a good achievement. I am not even a Potterverse fan, and I am enjoying the title. I can definitely say that after 20 hours in, the game gets better after about 7 hrs and really opens up into a maticulously crafted open world game. I think what sells this game the most is its design. It has a ton of open world tropes we have all seen before, but lacks the blatant over use of copy and pasted assets. Each location and room feel meticulously crafted and makes the whole experience far more enjoyable. The art design is incredible, and one thing you will notice right away is that unlike other open world games, here you can actually enter most buildings and locations you see.

    The loot system could be better, and the voice acting, and conversations animations and character models are hit and miss, mostly miss aside from the main characters/instructors.

    Now to address the very selective controversy surrounding this game...

    It's absolutely appopriate and right to give a statement regarding Rowling and the controversy surrounding this game when discussing it.

    However, the issue that is being raised here is just people wanting to bandwagon. If this nonsense regarding WORDS by a bigot hadnt gained hive mind internet momentum no one would be talking about it. Just as those that claim they won't bankroll oppressions continue to do so with literally hundreds if not thousands of purchases they make throughout their lifetime under our current system.

    So dont tell me this is your stand, when the minerals and labor in your phone, game console and TV promote slavery war and genocide, when you applaud the newest Fromsoft title in which they dont pay their employees for the forced overtime it took to produce. When you wash your hair or take medication that was first tested on the primates sitting in cages right now as you argue about this one womans words. When you eat your dinner made via mistreatment and the opposite of peace for the lifeforms that sit on that plate. Don't forget the predatory practices of the employer you work for or the advertising you allow on your site in the name of profit to continue feeding the system and pay their life tax on you.

    If you are going to pretend like you care about peace for something you had better mean it beyond a 6 month internet hype cycle surrounding this one sad woman's words.

    What she said is garbage and ignorant, yes. but seriously? This where you draw the line? a friggin' Potterverse game?! That's it?

    I'm not buying it. Don't' tell me somehow this person's interpretation of a community in the form of WORDS is somehow more important than the myriad of actual physical, mental, and emotional destruction that your day-to-day consumption finances. To suggest that buying this game is financing some sort of anti-Trans campaign, is also to suggest that feeding yourself, and your very existence finances warlords, enslavement, global environmental destruction, imperialism, racism, as well as the very thing you criticize this woman for. who merely wrote a few books and thus has a few million social media followers.

    Trust me, much more influential and powerful people that actually affect global human trajectory are directly financed by you whether you want to face that or not.

    Do something meaningful if you care, because more words and your lack of 'contextual understanding based' one-time 70-dollar boycott of this video game ain't it......    … Expand
  10. SausageKing
    Feb 24, 2023
    8
    Game is good overall, has problems with lighting in the game and missing quidditch.
    Also too much DIVERSITY, woke "message" is getting annoying. It's 1800s, how there is so many Detroit Wizards?
  11. edgarnier101193
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    Great base for future harry potter games. I played the spanish version and it has awesome dialogues. The character development of poppy sweeting and sebastian are great! Isidora development is good as well. The villian is well developed and unpredictable. Music is great, graphics are great, the gameplay is awesome but as always, it gets repetitive, so you lose interest in completing allGreat base for future harry potter games. I played the spanish version and it has awesome dialogues. The character development of poppy sweeting and sebastian are great! Isidora development is good as well. The villian is well developed and unpredictable. Music is great, graphics are great, the gameplay is awesome but as always, it gets repetitive, so you lose interest in completing all the missions.

    Now the cons.
    While the character developments are great, they lack a interesting conclusion. The same happened with ghost of tsunima. I believe the team focused too much on content that the player would problaby never interact with. Too many locations. The storyline can get diluted by too much unnecessary content. Next game should focus more on less unnecessary content and more character developments and even a more deep storyline overall. 8 out of 10, but not a 10 lol.    … Expand
  12. JuanFFG
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    A must for any Harry Potter fan, it is incredibly faithful to what has been seen before, it transports you to a magical world.

    The problem is in all the side quests, they are very very very very repetitive, you will end up hating Merlin's trials.
  13. IronWolfFang
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Brilliant story, characters and world. This game supports the transgender community by adding one of the first trans characters to appear I'm video games and all gender settings are removed from character creation for Inclusivity.
  14. HellDiamond
    Feb 14, 2023
    8
    tolles Spiel wo ich rund 60h gezokkt habe.
    Gameplay macht spass und die Grafik sieht super aus. Wenig bugs im Spiel oder mir sind wenig aufgefallen. Die Charakteranpassungen, das Kämpfen und die Welt an sich finde ich am besten!
    Meiner Meinung hat es aber zu viele Truhen und Rätsel im Spiel die sich stark wiederholen, was mich ein wenig genervt hat. Hätte mir hier mehr Diversität gewünsch    tolles Spiel wo ich rund 60h gezokkt habe.
    Gameplay macht spass und die Grafik sieht super aus. Wenig bugs im Spiel oder mir sind wenig aufgefallen. Die Charakteranpassungen, das Kämpfen und die Welt an sich finde ich am besten!
    Meiner Meinung hat es aber zu viele Truhen und Rätsel im Spiel die sich stark wiederholen, was mich ein wenig genervt hat. Hätte mir hier mehr Diversität gewünsch dafür weniger in der Menge.
    Gefühlt kommt alle 2m ein Merlinrätsel oder sonst was..
    Die Story ist naja aber für mich ist ein spassiges Gameplay am wichtigsten.

    Fazit: Geiles und spassiges Spiel dass aber auf der Basis von altbekannten open world Mechaniken aufgebaut ist und keine wirkliche Revolution in der Gamegeschichte darstellt. 8/10    … Expand
  15. Gosticouilles
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    Two words : Mixed feelings. Hogwarts Legacy shines the brightest when you explore the corridors of Hogwarts, the streets of hogmeads or the sinister paths of the forbbiden forest. If the game took place in these only three locations, with the marvelous soundtrack and the fantastic lore this universe have to offer, the game would've been a masterpiece and a serious goty contender.

    Sadly,    Two words : Mixed feelings. Hogwarts Legacy shines the brightest when you explore the corridors of Hogwarts, the streets of hogmeads or the sinister paths of the forbbiden forest. If the game took place in these only three locations, with the marvelous soundtrack and the fantastic lore this universe have to offer, the game would've been a masterpiece and a serious goty contender.

    Sadly, the game is plagued with an unnessesary/empty open world, an uninteresting story/protagonist with a frankly weird pacing, more than I could count visual/game breaking bugs and glitches. (One had me reload a prior save file because a dungeon would not load properly). Another thing that really annoyed the heck out of me were the same 5-6 lines that were repeated over and over and over again all game long. (You'll get what I'm saying right away if you play the game). Still a great game. If you like Harry Potter/Fantastic beasts, it's an absolute must. Completionists P.S: aaaaa drag, the words "Merlin Trials" will make you want throw up.    … Expand
  16. WellEvil
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  17. Glow42
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    I never liked the Harry Potter books or movies. That said, this is good solid game. The hogwarts setting which I thought would be the main turn off for me is actually quite interesting to play through. Fun gameplay, interesting story, great music, exciting exploration. Only gripe I have is flying mechanics are kinda wonky to get used to.
  18. HeraticParadox
    Jul 26, 2023
    8
    Absolutely stunning world with an amazing story, although some of the companion questlines don't feel as well fleshed out as others. Combat is fun but controls somewhat clunky. The content outside of the main story was not very entertaining. The gap between beating the final boss and finishing the main quest line was so tiring I almost put the game down before finishing it.
  19. Zeon1982
    May 10, 2023
    8
    I thought Hogwarts Legacy was really good. I felt immersed in the world, something you don't get from the movies. Towards the end I got bored though, because of the the repetitive gameplay. The story could of been better but the visuals were top notch. I found myself stopping to admire the world around me, it was absolute eye candy.
  20. brennenmorrow
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    Great game so far! I wish there was more emphasis on choice and consequence but the world and gameplay is great. I'm not a Harry Potter fan but I love open world RPG style magic games so I had to try it out
  21. lisasimpsonjuni
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    Surprisingly good! Didn't expect that. Really makes you feel as if you are transported to the Harry Potter universe. Anyone fan of the series should at least check it out.
  22. Macintosh1001
    Mar 10, 2023
    8
    A wonderful depiction of the world of Harry Potter. It manages to capture the whimsical splendor as you traverse and explore. The story, well be it a little generic, still captures the magical adventure like the movies/books. While the combat starts of fun and keeps you one your toes, after a while, it can get repetitive. There are some technical issues, such as loading doors and theA wonderful depiction of the world of Harry Potter. It manages to capture the whimsical splendor as you traverse and explore. The story, well be it a little generic, still captures the magical adventure like the movies/books. While the combat starts of fun and keeps you one your toes, after a while, it can get repetitive. There are some technical issues, such as loading doors and the horrible compression with the voice pitch, but considered minor compared to the playable state that has been lacking in major AAA games these days. All and all, this game is a re-creation for fans, by fans, and would highly recommend to experience it.… Expand
  23. Nightmare509
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    Review from someone that 100% the game (in 51hrs if you're curious, on hard difficulty). I also haven't seen most of the Harry Potter movies and read none of the books. The gameplay is fun but not amazing, the graphics are good, the story is enjoyable and the characters are likable. I think the main con is that most of the bosses don't feel like bosses, they just die extremely quick andReview from someone that 100% the game (in 51hrs if you're curious, on hard difficulty). I also haven't seen most of the Harry Potter movies and read none of the books. The gameplay is fun but not amazing, the graphics are good, the story is enjoyable and the characters are likable. I think the main con is that most of the bosses don't feel like bosses, they just die extremely quick and can be permanently cc'd. There's only two bosses that feel like real bosses, being the final boss and the haunted Hogsmead PlayStation only boss.… Expand
  24. Arie174
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    Updated review:
    Now I completed the game I must admit this was a great game. The main story still a bit flat but there are so much other stuff to do in this game.
    Graphics are not next gen but still really good. Wish the rewards for collectibles were something more exciting than just appearances and gears. Original review: I really wanted to like this game. but my god this game is    Updated review:
    Now I completed the game I must admit this was a great game. The main story still a bit flat but there are so much other stuff to do in this game.
    Graphics are not next gen but still really good.
    Wish the rewards for collectibles were something more exciting than just appearances and gears.

    Original review:
    I really wanted to like this game. but my god this game is boring.
    you have to run through a castle most of the game, and talk to people and do boring things and collect stuff that I don't even know the use of
    the battles are 99% the same. the bosses are just stronger versions of a wizard
    Trials are all the same, but with different (admittedly beautiful) graphics
    I have played almost 15 hours and still feel like in I'm tutorial.
    What a disappointment    … Expand
  25. Anasbln
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Very good game, but the story lacks excitement. It seems like a side quest that goes a long way. If you love harry potter you will love this game, but a lot of potential was wasted here, with a very good story, the game is a 10/10.
  26. Jp11
    Feb 15, 2023
    8
    The game is quality and has a lot of things to do but I personally got bored halfway through and stopped playing the game. Eventually I will finish it but as of now I need a break. The game gets very repetitive. There is almost no enemy variety and the environments outside of hogwarts all kind of look the same. Another issue I have is that the RPG systems are extremely basic. There is onlyThe game is quality and has a lot of things to do but I personally got bored halfway through and stopped playing the game. Eventually I will finish it but as of now I need a break. The game gets very repetitive. There is almost no enemy variety and the environments outside of hogwarts all kind of look the same. Another issue I have is that the RPG systems are extremely basic. There is only Attack and Defense stats and specific items are only for the defense stats and the others are for the attack stats. The RPG system should've been a bit more fleshed out. I do have to say the gameplay is very good and the feeling of finally getting to explore the world of harry potter makes this game worth picking up.… Expand
  27. Psylen
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    First of all, let me get this out of the way: I stand with Rowling, who has never said anything hateful or transphobic. In fact, she supports trans people. She just doesn't believe the rights and safety of female-born individuals should be taken away in the process of equal rights for trans people. I stand with this.

    Second of all, I'm not a fan of the HP universe. It's okay at best.    First of all, let me get this out of the way: I stand with Rowling, who has never said anything hateful or transphobic. In fact, she supports trans people. She just doesn't believe the rights and safety of female-born individuals should be taken away in the process of equal rights for trans people. I stand with this.

    Second of all, I'm not a fan of the HP universe. It's okay at best. It's not that original or imaginative, and I don't think Rowling is a great writer. In fact, if it wasn't for the hate and backlash aimed at Rowling - who only wants to champion the rights of female-born individuals - I wouldn't have bought this game. So the boycott just straight up failed, sorry. And guess what? Outside of Twitter, like 90% of people all over the world agree with me.

    But I'm glad I did buy it. It's a lot of fun, really well polished, atmospheric, has high replayability value, and is gorgeous to look at.    … Expand
  28. Fausthor
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    A love letter to Harry Potter fans. The game is rich with details and winks to the movies and books; a very enjoyable experience to just wander the Hogwarts castle or the little hamlets across the map. That being said, there are "flavor chatter" that is heavily repeated all the time, and can be annoying.The game could be a little more polished, and has several bugs to be fixed.
  29. Sundancekid20
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Fun game for fans of the HP universe and open world game fans. Not without its faults but a different experience in an open world game. Its not anything revolutionary or game changing but it's fun to play. Combat can actually be surprisingly challenging at times. Spell changing can be a bit of an annoyance but nothing gamebreaking. The story is decent but don't expect it to be like readingFun game for fans of the HP universe and open world game fans. Not without its faults but a different experience in an open world game. Its not anything revolutionary or game changing but it's fun to play. Combat can actually be surprisingly challenging at times. Spell changing can be a bit of an annoyance but nothing gamebreaking. The story is decent but don't expect it to be like reading the HP books. Graphics are good enough and technical issues are minimal (in my opinion). Some task and quests can feel repetitive at times but it didn't get boring for me. It's fun to just explore the castle and surrounding areas, don't pay attention to the minimap at first, in fact you can turn it off. Overall I think this is a solid game that any HP and video game fan will like. The point of video games is to be fun, and that's what this is.… Expand
  30. Machete6428
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Muy buen juego, yo no soy muy fan de las película ni de los libros pero las 20 horas que llevo me están encantado. El juego te engancha mucho y la historia no es nada de otro mundo pero no está nada mal, hay muchas cosas que hacer en el mundo y muchas secundarias entretenidas, es parecido al the Witcher pero con lore de Harry Potter
  31. Ariustel
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    Un mundo abierto increíble, juego seguramente de nicho para los que somos fan de Harry Potter. Merece la pena disfrutar de este mundo, nada más, la historia que presentan es normalita.
  32. LifeIsStranger
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    verwendete Konsole: Playstation 5, Spielzeit zum Zeitpunkt des Reviews 48 Spielstunden.

    Vorab: ein Review sollte inhaltlich unvoreingenommen und ungeachtet möglicher kontroversen Diskussionen sein. Daher wird in meinem Review auch inhaltlich ausschließlich Bezug zum Spiel genommen, eigens dafür konstruierte gute oder schlechte Reviews finde ich persönlich unmöglich. Was sage ich nach    verwendete Konsole: Playstation 5, Spielzeit zum Zeitpunkt des Reviews 48 Spielstunden.

    Vorab: ein Review sollte inhaltlich unvoreingenommen und ungeachtet möglicher kontroversen Diskussionen sein. Daher wird in meinem Review auch inhaltlich ausschließlich Bezug zum Spiel genommen, eigens dafür konstruierte gute oder schlechte Reviews finde ich persönlich unmöglich.

    Was sage ich nach 48 Spielstunden zu Hogwarts Legacy auf der Playstation 5?

    Hervorzuheben ist die Grafik in Kombination mit der musikalischen Untermalung, welche eine stimmungsvolle Atmosphäre in der open-world Spielwelt bieten. Während des Spielens traten einige wenige Grafikfehler (fehlerhafte Beleuchtung, fehlerhafte Darstellung von NPCs) auf, welche den Spielfluss aber nicht erheblich gestört haben. An manchen Stellen waren NPCs durch die Umgebung gefangen und hingen fest, sowie auch der eigene Charakter, jedoch setzte das Spiel oft selbstständig diese Charaktere dann nach kurzer Zeit zurück. Einige Missionsteile machten einen ungetesteten und somit fehlerhaften Eindruck an manchen Stellen, was ich jedoch aufgrund der Komplexität der open-world verkraftbar finde.

    Das Tutorial wirkte etwas aufgezwungen, jedoch wurde man nach einigen wenigen Missionen dann in die open-world entlassen und konnte die Missionen selbstständig anwählen und nach Belieben (innerhalb der Rahmenhandlung) verfolgen, was einen guten Spielspaß bietet. Stellenweise wirkt die Umgebung etwas leer, da wenig NPCs gemessen an der Größe der Karte und des Schlosses vorhanden sind (evtl. technische Limitierung?), kürzere Ladezeiten mit Blackscreens zwischen dem Porten innerhalb der Karte und Cutscenes (auf der PS5 in der Regel zwischen drei und fünf Sekunden) nerven, sind gemessen an Ladezeiten der PS4 vergleichbarer anderer Titel jedoch in Ordnung. Die Übergänge einzelner Bereiche im Schloss hingegen kommen ohne solche Ladezeiten aus, lediglich das Öffnen der Türen dauert dann eine bis zwei Sekunden, was jedoch eine sehr gute Lösung ist und das Spielerlebnis nicht weiter beeinträchtigt.

    Ich hätte mir gewünscht, dass die Dialoge auf Englisch umzustellen wären, da die deutsche Vertonung zwar gut ist, die Handlung jedoch stellenweise doch sehr gescripted wirkt und im Englischen so erträglicher gewesen wäre. An die Handlung der Bücher kommt die Story an keiner Stelle heran, das muss klar gesagt werden. Glücklicherweise lassen sich nahezu alle Teile der Dialoge auf Wunsch überspringen. Insgesamt ist die Handlung jedoch unterhaltsam, spannend und abwechslungsreich. Zum Einstieg hätte ich mir persönlich einen Start in bzw. auf direktem Wege ins Schloss gewünscht, ohne die Handlung an dieser Stelle spoilern zu wollen, ist dies nicht der Fall.

    Die Steuerung ist in Summe gut gelungen, man ist selbst verantwortlich dafür, sich die Flüche/Sprüche sinnvoll auf Tasten zu legen (jederzeit änderbar). Auch das Level & Punktesystem ist gut umgesetzt und motiviert zum Leveln, Forschen und Erkunden der Spielwelt. Verpasste Chancen sind hingegen der fehlende Multiplayermodus, es wäre so viel attraktiver die Welt gemeinsam mit anderen zu erkunden und die Missionen zu bestreiten (stellenweise übernehmen das NPCs) und natürlich: Quidditch fehlt. In der Handlung selbst wird auch Bezug auf die ausbleibende Quidditch Saison genommen, da kommt man sich etwas veralbert vor. Ganz offensichtlich hat die Verschiebung des Releases auf dieses Jahr dem Spiel insgesamt aber sehr gut getan. Schön wäre ein DLC mit einer Erweiterung der Handlung und der Map, welche an sich aber schon sehr sehr groß ist.

    In Summe hat das Spiel meine Erwartungen übertroffen und ich habe die Vorbestellung nicht bereut. Ich vergebe daher 8 von 10 möglichen Punkten    … Expand
  33. Nofuture10
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    Any complaint I may have is far overshadowed by the amount of things love about it, Hogwarts is by far the best starting area of an open world game I have ever come across, the fact there is a vast open world outside of it feels like a bonus more than anything. This is the ultimate piece of Harry Potter fanservice, it genuinely feels like it was built from the ground up by genuine fans ofAny complaint I may have is far overshadowed by the amount of things love about it, Hogwarts is by far the best starting area of an open world game I have ever come across, the fact there is a vast open world outside of it feels like a bonus more than anything. This is the ultimate piece of Harry Potter fanservice, it genuinely feels like it was built from the ground up by genuine fans of the source material.

    There are some elements that could definitely use some tweaking, I'd have liked a more classic approach to side quests with more focus on writing and unique objectives. I also feel like "companions" should have been more involved, with more in depth dialogue and relationship building as well as a tag along for less lonely open world exploration (there also should have been more than just the three). I'd have liked more variety in the dialogue options. There are some gameplay elements and limitations that definitely could have been handled better as well but I feel like it's hard to complain when this is the first in what I hope is many more games in a series by a team that has never quite handled a game of this caliber before.

    I do hope this team continues thriving and chooses to continue this series in some kind a way, they deserve to be able to prove themselves in the realm of taking feedback into account and improving upon what they did here. I really do think a sequel has the potential to be even better. Hopefully we get a lot more from these guys before things inevitably change at the studio and drain all the passion from it as we've seen so many times before.

    It's not a perfect game, but if you are one who's imagination has ever been captured by the world of Harry Potter I doubt you'll really care about it's shortcomings all that much. It lives in the perfect middle of being a vast improvement on any of the existing Harry Potter games and being a surprisingly solid entry in the world of AAA RPGs, and I sincerely hope there's a follow up that not only blows this one out of the water but solidifies the series' place among some classic open world RPGs, I will be very sad if I live in the timeline where this doesn't open the path for something like that.    … Expand
  34. GamerGeist
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    I have yet to finish this game, may update this review once done. Am in my thirties and grew up on HP, but honestly hadn’t interacted with it in years. A beautiful recreation of Hogwarts, down to the last ornate stone design and animated painting. Brought back many childhood memories of being lost in the books, wishing I could experience that world for myself. This game is your best chanceI have yet to finish this game, may update this review once done. Am in my thirties and grew up on HP, but honestly hadn’t interacted with it in years. A beautiful recreation of Hogwarts, down to the last ornate stone design and animated painting. Brought back many childhood memories of being lost in the books, wishing I could experience that world for myself. This game is your best chance to do so. Creating your student is fun, although I wish there were additional customization options. Graphically, the game looks wonderful. Not the most breathtaking thing I’ve seen once you leave Hogwarts, but it’s more than suitable. The castle itself is where the game truly shines. On multiple occasions, I noticed myself slowly walking through the well detailed halls trying to catch every subtle addition. The developers included references and objects I hadn’t remembered in over twenty years, and they clearly dedicated themselves to recreating the atmosphere of Hogwarts. Graphical glitches have been very minimal, I had only one occasion where something really messed up in a cutscene and it pulled me out of the game. Gameplay is solid, I love the easy and quick way you can switch between spell selections. Casting spells is snappy and the feedback is great. Doesn’t feel at all like some weird magical first person shooter, thank goodness. Fast travel is relatively easy, although sometimes you’ve really got to do some running in the countryside to get someplace. I am one of those people who believes there is no 10/10 game, and this game does have some things missing that I would’ve loved to see. There are relationship quests and side quests, but 98% of fellow students are just there to walk around and repeat dialogue. It would’ve been great for more classmate interaction, say inviting somebody to go to Hogsmeade on a whim. Often I’d finish quests hoping to get to play the resulting activity, only for it to not be an option. Find all of a students gobstones and want to play a game? Sadly, not an option. No romance either, which I guess would be a little iffy due to you being 17 in the game, but at least some nights out at Hogsmeade or spending time with someone in a relationship setting would’ve been fun. I’m sure it could’ve been pulled off without being creepy. I have not played all the way through, and I understand they wanted to make the main quest seem urgent, but I was also hoping to have more of a student life. I’d love to attend more classes, and have it say add up to doing well on exams. Dedicating time to study or inviting a friend to study with you. If you spent all your time exploring and completely neglected studying, your grades would slip and your house would lose points. It’s also weird to be able to freely wander around the castle at night, considering students were confined to their dorms and punished if they were caught being out. Missed opportunity for stealth. Again, maybe these will be added later in DLC or I just missed them. But no Quidditch? That’s a sin. No Goblet of Fire or other tournaments? No feasting in the Great Hall with your housemates? Can’t believe those weren’t included. So, final verdict, should you purchase this game? If you know at least a decent amount about this series and want to relive some memories and get those nostalgia feels, absolutely. It’s great getting to be 7 years old again, and stepping away from the not so magical real world. Every game has flaws, and some things are really lacking and missing, but overall you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not giving it a shot.… Expand
  35. Jotnar
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    De très loin le meilleur jeu Harry Potter ayant existé.
    Ravira les fans.
    Un peu brouillon quand vous sortez de God of War, mais GOW est parfait, HL est incroyable mais pas parfait.
    j'enlève 2 points pour:

    - mauvaise optimisation (sur PS5 en mode performance c'est OK)
    - pas de combat à l'épée
    - les dialogues manque de naturel par moment
    - pas de Karma (comme dans Fable)
  36. DrJJOliver
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    There will be a slight spoiler regarding first 3 minutes of the game but no specifics on story or how to play are given.
    both sides are sort of "review bombing". Just one side is review bombing with glorified reviews, and the other with negative. By no means are most or even half of the reviews doing this, but enough are that it is distracting.
    The negative side claims that it is    There will be a slight spoiler regarding first 3 minutes of the game but no specifics on story or how to play are given.
    both sides are sort of "review bombing". Just one side is review bombing with glorified reviews, and the other with negative. By no means are most or even half of the reviews doing this, but enough are that it is distracting.
    The negative side claims that it is "fanboys" and "right-wing" people praising it.
    I am putting a preface on this about the trans rights issue so there is no mistake where I stand on it and show it has nothing to do with my feelings of the game.
    I will start by saying I am by no means a Harry Potter fanboy. I was an adult when the books became popular, and read them a few times yes, but I also read a lot of books. I found them enjoyable and creative. I thought it was great that young people were being introduced to the world of reading.
    The movies I thought were ridiculous until probably after the last one was released. I am not incredibly into kids movies, or even franchises like Star Wars, and Marvel. (I got into marvel movies very late and stopped being as judgy about them).
    So I am coming at this from an RPG fan, and a standard amount of post-adulthood Harry Potter book reader.
    I am also a trans rights supporter. I have dated trans women since my early 20s. I am married now, but never had any issue openly dating trans women, and defending them. I also consider myself bisexual. I have trans family members (2 niblings, and a first cousin's child whom I am close to). I find most of what JK said deplorable and ridiculous. I do feel there is room to try to understand trans issues better, and we can question how we react as parents to our child that is saying they are trans. But most of what JK said was unfounded and ridiculous. I wish she did not choose to die on this hill. It mostly shows how willing she is to be stubborn in her ignorance. Sex is real yes. Biological sex is a thing. Gender historically has been primarily based on biological sex, but obviously it has been imperfect since the beginning of documented history. Many cultures have accepted more than 2 genders. It is not the end of the world - and in fact trans people are mostly lovely, reasonable, grounded people. But biological sex is not the only thing JK ranted about. She talked about bathroom r**e which just has nothing to do with trans rights. Among other things. So I understand why people dislike her so greatly now.
    My preface is long and actually much longer but I would not have room for the review so I am cutting it there. But I want to make it clear I am not a bigot, anti-trans, right wing, or an HP "fanboy"

    The game is fantastic though. Graphics issues yes - sound/voice issues yes - again this is pre-release technically so we can expect a day 1 patch, or perhaps a patch within the first month I am sure to correct most issues.
    The combat is amazing. Spells work together better than most RPGs. Flying is amazing. The environments are amazing. The intro was beautiful. The attention to detail will be welcome by book lovers of the series.

    Slight spoiler regarding the first 3 minutes of the game:
    In the beginning the carriage is taking the characters to Hogwarts and of course flying seemingly by itself. The carriage is attacked and one of the characters plumets to the ground and dies. As soon as he dies, you see the thestral horses appear. I know this sounds like "so what?" but it is quite effective and directed brilliantly.

    The tone, and world building is so true to Harry Potter that you could see it as another entry to the films or perhaps a new series of the books. Yes the writing would need some improvements but overall it is quite well done.
    Combat is very fun in it. I am at 16 hours in and it just gets more fun. The way the spells work together is leagues above most RPGs. There aren't as many spells as some games, but that is actually a good thing in some ways. It makes it less cumbersome and avoids the overwhelming feeling some people get when building characters. It is advanced enough to please most advanced gamers, and simple enough for basic players to grasp with practice. It is obvious they worked hard on balancing the combat system.
    The exploration is well rewarded, and always a blast. The flying in it is quite fun.
    Although there is a common gear issue like some games (Ghost Recon-like gear issues) where youre constantly getting new items, but there are also some really good looking gear appearances so you can keep looking the way you want.
    The world is quite massive, and the quests are actually fun and interesting. People are claiming its just "fetch" quests but that is not really true. Sure a few fetch quests, but the environment makes up for that. The potential for DLC, expansion, are endless. The game is amazing and well worth your time. Ignore fanboys, review bombers boycotting the game as well, and play it if you enjoy large scale RPGs with good world building.    … Expand
  37. deceased_goat
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Let's not get it twisted, this is a buggy game, but it's also a magical experience. The camera is too close to the character, but also the environments are a delight to behold. Bugs can be patched, but the wizarding world cannot be substituted for. Hogwarts itself is beautifully recreated and the surrounding environments are a veritable treasure trove of exploration. A vast amount ofLet's not get it twisted, this is a buggy game, but it's also a magical experience. The camera is too close to the character, but also the environments are a delight to behold. Bugs can be patched, but the wizarding world cannot be substituted for. Hogwarts itself is beautifully recreated and the surrounding environments are a veritable treasure trove of exploration. A vast amount of references, Easter eggs and nods to the books and movies can be found alongside an array of new ideas and we'll developed mechanics. So much excitement and wonder to enjoy in exchange for tolerating only a little whinging drivel from a minority of protest hardened activists. Well done to the Devs for their hard work on this game and shame on 'media' outlets like WIRED for being so petty in their 'reviews'.… Expand
  38. IamSpartan87
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    After about 10 hours, fun games. A few issues on the PC side (even though I'm running a 3070, I9, 4TB NVME and 32Gb RAM!!). Hope they fix performance issues soon!
  39. Yamidox
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Such an immersive experience, I have read and watched the various HP series, but I wouldn't say I'm a potterhead. I will say though this is a very immersive way of experiencing the HP world. The developers have managed to make the experience feel similar yet different enough to make it interesting. It feels like they have expanded the world in a very creative way. I appreciate the backlashSuch an immersive experience, I have read and watched the various HP series, but I wouldn't say I'm a potterhead. I will say though this is a very immersive way of experiencing the HP world. The developers have managed to make the experience feel similar yet different enough to make it interesting. It feels like they have expanded the world in a very creative way. I appreciate the backlash that JK and her comments have caused, but I don't believe the developers and fans should be denied such a wonderfully qwerky experience. Just play the game for what it is, but that's my opinion and I would never take away from someone else's.

    The characters are voiced competently and feel well rounded enough to pass. The performances can feel a little phoned in at times, although some examples shine through. There are moments when it feels like a game, as in collect this, go there, do this, come back. But that is to be expected. Overall it's fun and I have very much enjoyed it.

    TLDR; the game is fun and immersive. Can feel gamey at times, but doesn't dampen the experience as the gamey stuff isn't essential. The best way to experience the world of wizarding world.    … Expand
  40. Haugland97
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    Really good game! Its the game i always wanted from the wizarding world, it really sells the immersion of going to hogwarts. Combat feels really good and the spells are cool!
  41. STILRZBOY
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    Very fun game with what I feel are beautiful visuals. Combat is nothing groundbreaking but is still enjoyable. Character visuals are good not great. The cursor in the menus is a bit slow for me. The broom controls seem very touchy although I have not messed with the settings fully so that may be fixable. I was going to give it a bounds point as a HP fan but decided not to.
  42. CodeDontCare
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    Graphically, this game hits the nail on the head. Whether you're walking around Hogwarts, visiting Hogsmeade or exploring the British countryside, what you are seeing is very pleasing on the eye, and rather surreal. (NPCs aside, which are very robotic and lifeless outside of the main cast)

    Don't expect the depth of Witcher 3 or Skyrim. Think more of a God of War on a Ghost of Tsushima    Graphically, this game hits the nail on the head. Whether you're walking around Hogwarts, visiting Hogsmeade or exploring the British countryside, what you are seeing is very pleasing on the eye, and rather surreal. (NPCs aside, which are very robotic and lifeless outside of the main cast)

    Don't expect the depth of Witcher 3 or Skyrim. Think more of a God of War on a Ghost of Tsushima sized map. It's a very good starting point for these games to flourish into something magical. Expect DLCs and expansions for sure! A solid 8/10 with room for improvement further down the line.    … Expand
  43. Maanreviews
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    I really enjoyed this game but there were a few things that I really didn't like, I've listed them below
    1. The Loading Icon on Doors, because It being a AAA title it should have fast loading times.
    2. Weird Character Facial Expressions, I've noticed that During Cutscenes and normal conversations the facial expressions of most of the characters in the game aren't natural and they feel a    I really enjoyed this game but there were a few things that I really didn't like, I've listed them below
    1. The Loading Icon on Doors, because It being a AAA title it should have fast loading times.
    2. Weird Character Facial Expressions, I've noticed that During Cutscenes and normal conversations the facial expressions of most of the characters in the game aren't natural and they feel a bit weird.
    3. Slow Pacing, During the initial quests the pacing of the game is terrible, It takes a few hours just for you to get your broom and experience the open world.
    4.The cutscenes have sloppy transitions, Seemless Transitions would've been so great like in other games such as Red Dead Redemption 2, AC Valhalla, GoW Ragnarok etc.
    Other than these minor issues I really enjoyed this game as it represents the Harry Potter Universe so magnificently.
    The main story was absolutely amazing and the side quests were just as fun as the main quests. The open world was amazing as well there were countless times where I would just go explore.
    The character customization was very good as well, I
    initially I was a bit skeptical about the combat but I really liked the combat the spell selection was also very nice.
    Overall it's a pretty solid game it only has some minor issues.    … Expand
  44. NJSovereign
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give it an 8/10 for 2 reasons:
    1. I haven't finished the game yet to give a full review.
    2. I witness small texture issues/bugs every now and then.

    Otherwise, this game has my full attention!

    As a casual enjoyer to the Harry Potter series, I appreciate the game is NOT set during Harry Potter's time. With the main character of the world not taking the spotlight, I feel like I can enjoy what the wizarding world has to offer to some not so familiar. The story immediately caught my attention and instigated my curiosity, the combat is fluid and is surprisingly complex, and the world is vast and I am eager to explore.

    Big appreciation for how WB handled the field guide. I don't feel weighed down by the number of collectables in-game and many of them I would say are actually really fun to engage with. Like using accio to collect flying books/pages or the moth painting puzzle(which is one of my favorites)

    The only thing I can say I'm missing is Quidditch, but I am grateful that the development team was upfront about it not appearing rather than lying to me. Maybe they will make my wish come true with Quidditch DLC! I do hope so.

    Now if you are hesitant about getting this game, whether it's because of doubts or the political situation this game is being dragged into, all I have to say is that you should give it a chance. The game has been a wonderful experience for me so far and i have found that this game feels comfortably inclusive, It doesn't feel forced or uncomfortable, and I hope that whoever plays it gets to enjoy it as much as I do.    … Expand
  45. kewitt
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    The thing I'm happies about is the game is complete not even a day one patch to fix a bunch of broken issue. But it is missing some thing that would make it even better. The current flight controls are a little odd it should just be one stick to move, and one to look around. A favorite for the invantory system would also be nice as you have to keep changing it up.
  46. Janick529f
    Feb 14, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only completed as an Slytherin, second character is ongoing

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  47. AdoMobA
    Mar 8, 2023
    8
    Pros
    - fun combat
    - fun exploration (the combo of convenient fast travel and broom travel feels fantastic) - great spell selection with interesting combos to pull off - the attention to detail when it comes to the world and the lore Cons - main story is often less engaging than the side stories with Sebastian, Natty and Poppy - the leveling and gearing system makes no sense and    Pros
    - fun combat
    - fun exploration (the combo of convenient fast travel and broom travel feels fantastic)
    - great spell selection with interesting combos to pull off
    - the attention to detail when it comes to the world and the lore

    Cons
    - main story is often less engaging than the side stories with Sebastian, Natty and Poppy
    - the leveling and gearing system makes no sense and feels bad to engage with

    To start things off, this game does not break the open world monotony of past years. Don't get me wrong, the world is fun to explore with a ton of things to do, but it does not break off of the Ubisoft open world genre with tons of markers on the map with copy and paste content. If you hate this aspect of modern gaming, this game will do nothing for you.

    What it however feels like is a start to a fun new franchise that refreshes the formula. Meaning this game is to old Harry Potter games what God of War 2018 is to the old God of War games. A new take on the franchise that sets up its sequel for greatness with mechanics that should be polished in the future.

    One of the mechanics that certainly needs such polishing for the sequel is the gearing and leveling system. The gear you can loot is tied to your level. Level 4 characters have the possibility to loot level 5 gear which is often worse than the level 2 piece you got two hours ago. If you want to loot the max level gear, level 40, you should be at least level 39.

    The issue is that this game has a weirdly finite and limited experience meaning that I got level 40 only after finishing all challenges, all side quests and was left with only two main missions after the climax of the game. Neither of these missions features any combat.

    So what is the max level gear for? I don't know, to have it, I guess. It's the issue of wanting the gear to do the content, but needing to do the content to get xp to loot the best gear. It is a system that cannibalizes itself.

    On top of that, gear levels make little to no difference. The only thing you should care for is wearing the legendary (orange) pieces since they are the only ones that can slot the level three attributes. Attributes are randomly looted from collection chests and they are what the end game is all about.

    Between the three levels they have, you can go from doing 900 damage with a Glacius/Diffindo combo to 16k with the level three attributes slotted into your gear. It is these attributes that completely destroy the importance of gear levels. You are much better off wearing a level 30 Legendary gear piece, than level 40 Rare gear piece since the legendary one allows you to slot the max level attributes.

    I know this might sound like I hate the game since I spent the past five paragraphs ripping into one of its systems. But it is the opposite for me. It is because of the fact that I like this game so much that it allows me to go into detail on one of its aspects. Being harsh on things I like is proof to me that I spent a lot of time thinking about them. And Hogwarts legacy is a great game to be thinking about and wanting for its sequel to do better. What a fantastic game.    … Expand
  48. dharma2
    Jul 22, 2023
    8
    Hogwarts Legacy is proof that this franchise, despite JK Rowling's controversial views, is here to stay. Why not? Harry Potter and its expansive world is so attractive and immersive, and dare I say it, one of the best beside Star Wars, LOTR and the like. It is also clearly a labor of love from its makers, putting in so many Easter eggs from the books and movies into the game. ReleasedHogwarts Legacy is proof that this franchise, despite JK Rowling's controversial views, is here to stay. Why not? Harry Potter and its expansive world is so attractive and immersive, and dare I say it, one of the best beside Star Wars, LOTR and the like. It is also clearly a labor of love from its makers, putting in so many Easter eggs from the books and movies into the game. Released first for the next generation, it is clearly a bona fide and first true 'next gen' game, and probably the first true 'killer app' for this console.… Expand
  49. HaBramov
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    Main story a bit generic but good foundation for future editions.
    The side quests are done great and are encouraging and interesting.
    The open world is beautiful but simple world design.
    Combat is nice and overall the game is great for the average gamer and excellent for Harry Potter fans.
  50. royisright
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    Love the game, can't wait for DLC but have to take points off for annoying hand holding + combat doesn't scale with skill - difficulty doesn't increase with your ability, especially when you get all the unforgivables. Overall, best WW experience since the original films!
  51. Isbrindy
    Mar 14, 2023
    8
    Sicuramente migliorabile ma che dire , per un fan del mondo magico tanta roba
  52. Lawrance
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    Great game! Just some of the reward system seems a little unrewarding enough. Slightly repetitive at the end of the game but overall what a amazing game
  53. Behman
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    Açık dünyası ve oynanışı tatmin etti. Sadece biraz büyüler bazıları çok op. Ve oyananış aksiyon anlamında yetersiz. Düşman çeşitliliği çok az.
  54. Fraafont
    Mar 26, 2023
    8
    Molto divertente giocarlo, il gameplay é ben fatto e non annoia mai. La storia forse è il punto debole, non essendoci scelte o bivi che la possano modificare in alcun modo. Sembrano quasi piú interessanti le trame secondarie che quella principale. Grafica ottima su play5. Un ottimo gioco che con qualche accortezza in più e una componente ruolistica e morale sarebbe stato ancora meglio.
  55. BigKidPlays
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    I know nothing about Harry Potter but I thoroughly enjoyed this game. I'm big into puzzles, and this game is majorly puzzle driven, so that's one reason I loved it. Also, the sense of mystery and discovery inside Hogwarts is amazing - you could spent 50 hours in Hogwarts alone discovering all its charms. Great story, great characters and great side quests too. It doesn't get much betterI know nothing about Harry Potter but I thoroughly enjoyed this game. I'm big into puzzles, and this game is majorly puzzle driven, so that's one reason I loved it. Also, the sense of mystery and discovery inside Hogwarts is amazing - you could spent 50 hours in Hogwarts alone discovering all its charms. Great story, great characters and great side quests too. It doesn't get much better than flying around on your broom to weirdly named places and destroying enemies nasty enemies with wicked powerful spells.… Expand
  56. NightmareYT
    Apr 3, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. I'll admit, it has its flaws - which I'll get into in just a bit - it was a fun 30 hour experience. I haven't technically finished the whole game as of writing this as I'm at the final part of the game in the House Cup and need to reach the level required.

    I love the combat in this game. They really did their best to make the game a challenge with what spells to have equipped and how to equip them. The combat flows well from enemy to enemy and even on the easiest difficulty, things still felt like there was a general challenge.

    Puzzles are another thing that I want to talk about. I didn't like a lot of them. Many were just common sense and you just had to use your head. But many puzzles I found annoying and confusing. One in the Natsai side quest storyline, I had to flip a box on its side to climb up the side. At the time, I had never had to do this, so it felt weird to have to do. Another was during Rookwood's Trial. There was a part where I had to move a block to climb onto a bridge but I couldn't get the block to move. Eventually I figured it out but it took a lot of time and I still don't think that was how it was intended to be done.

    Now for story. While writing reviews for my YouTube channel, I've always been looking for whether a game made me care more about the characters than the story, and this game did just that. I was so invested in finding out what happened with Sebastian and his storyline. You could tell the devs put a lot of time into making sure people cared about Sebastian. Now saying that, I think Natsai got thrown under the bus in this game. Like, an interesting character but there just wasn't enough motive and want to find out more about the character. The story follows your character as they discover their ability to wield an ancient form of magic. You find out others before you used to be able to do this and take their trials to learn to harness this magic and defeat an evil Goblin named Ranrok who has started a revolution against wizardkind for their mistreatment of Goblins. The story is very compelling and quite fun to play through. I really wanted to find out what happened next each time I completed a story quest and I loved it all.

    There's a good 30 hours of gameplay but I have well over that. There's a lot of stuff to do after you've completed the game. You can get all the spells, complete all the side quests, find every field guide page, and so much more. I'm still discovering new stuff and I don't plan to set this game aside forever.

    I hope this review helped. All in all, if you're looking for a great Harry Potter game experience, BUY THIS GAME! If you're looking for an amazing open world adventure for multiple days of play, BUY THIS GAME! It's amazing and I at least think you should watch someone play it before you buy it, or ask a friend who has it if you can play a save file on their device before you buy it.    … Expand
  57. Haragan
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    the setting was great and the gameplay was better, but the dialogues of the characters were poor and the story is average.

    Other than that this is a very enjoyable game.
  58. Daavee13
    May 3, 2023
    8
    Bon jeu! J'ai eu énormément de plaisir lors de mon aventure à Poudlard et ses environs. La narration est excellente et l'exploration également. Cependant, le rythme de l'aventure n'est pas constant ce qui à eu comme effet de mon coté et me faire perdre mon intérêt environ au 3e quart de l'aventure. Je souhaite une suite à cette histoire!
  59. Dajex16
    May 9, 2023
    8
    What a truly wonderful experience. I felt like I was in the Wizarding world, full of imagination and magic that you could only find at either Universal Studios. The amounts of time you can spend on this game flies as you play this game and can honestly say, I couldn't wait yo start the game again in a different house. The writting strays away from the Potters and focuses on the school andWhat a truly wonderful experience. I felt like I was in the Wizarding world, full of imagination and magic that you could only find at either Universal Studios. The amounts of time you can spend on this game flies as you play this game and can honestly say, I couldn't wait yo start the game again in a different house. The writting strays away from the Potters and focuses on the school and ancient magic that is such a bold move that it should be applauded for its successful risk! Yes, some bugs and glitches were in the game, but not enough to ruin the experience, especially since after the first patch. I will say that even though I loved it, there were some things that I would have liked to see, but over all, this is a must. If you haven't played this game yet, get yourself a copy and experience being a kid again in the wonderful school of Witchcraft and Wizardy!… Expand
  60. Simbabwe1
    May 23, 2023
    8
    Pros
    Combat is fun
    World is well made Good length to story/gameplay Spells are satisfying and broom flying is fun Graphics are really good There is a "creative" mode area though I didn't spend much time there Cons - The story is quite boring and convoluted - The hippogriff looks great but flying it is pretty boring as it's quite slow. - Some of the voice actors were so cringe. It's like    Pros
    Combat is fun
    World is well made
    Good length to story/gameplay
    Spells are satisfying and broom flying is fun
    Graphics are really good
    There is a "creative" mode area though I didn't spend much time there

    Cons
    - The story is quite boring and convoluted
    - The hippogriff looks great but flying it is pretty boring as it's quite slow.
    - Some of the voice actors were so cringe. It's like they were pulling characters from the nerds in Canis Canem Edit but with none of the humour or self awareness.
    - The room of requirement was not required very much for me. The animals were an interesting idea but did not feel fleshed out enough. It seems like an awful long winded route to get feathers and other consumable ingredients from them when any other game would just have you pick these up in the wild. It would be different if the animals themselves gave you some form of skill/perk/upgrade/buff rather than a feather or hair to use to upgrade your gear.
    -The gear numbers etc meant nothing to me I just kept changing to the highest numbered gear and felt no difference throughout the game.


    The story I found myself skipping a lot of cutscenes. As much as I love harry potter, the story didn't cut it for me and found it a bit convoluted. Firstly focusing on goblins and you instantly know who the final boss will be but then it goes off on tangents and you start following another main story and you think oh ok where is this going and then its like they forgot the goblins were there and had to rush then back in at the end. The gameplay is the main draw for me. The combat feels fresh for the first half of the game but doesn't add much else towards the end. The world is well crafted with a lot of interesting places to explore and recognise, many areas are created to look like the films while many others have new original takes on them. I can't say they're an improvement, especially the areas with the classical music playing, I find them pretty annoying because it never ends.

    I wish there were more side quests and with hints to lore rather than some of the mundane ones we got.
    I wish there was more to do other than the story and side quests. I think quidditch is the obvious answer but of course we are getting a separate game for that so it's like we can't expect an open world Harry Potter game to include quidditch anymore.

    I enjoyed the game for the most part and would recommend it especially to any Harry potter fan but there are some drawbacks to the experience.    … Expand
  61. Alexioss994
    May 29, 2023
    8
    Il primo videogioco di Harry Potter (anche se questo è SOLO nel mondo del famoso maghetto) secondo me riuscito. Hogwarts Legacy è perfetto per quanto riguarda l’ambiente magico di Hogwarts, il castello. La cura per tutti i particolari è a dir poco maniacale, anche se per quanto riguarda le attività dell’open world e la grafica degli NPC si poteva fare MOLTO MOLTO MEGLIO. Se solo non ciIl primo videogioco di Harry Potter (anche se questo è SOLO nel mondo del famoso maghetto) secondo me riuscito. Hogwarts Legacy è perfetto per quanto riguarda l’ambiente magico di Hogwarts, il castello. La cura per tutti i particolari è a dir poco maniacale, anche se per quanto riguarda le attività dell’open world e la grafica degli NPC si poteva fare MOLTO MOLTO MEGLIO. Se solo non ci fossero questi problemi, Hogwarts Legacy meriterebbe molto di più di 8 (anche se secondo me, il voto più adatto a questo videogioco è 8.5). È un gioco bello, molto bello per i fan (che vedono il loro sogno avverarsi). Ma poteva essere un capolavoro.… Expand
  62. BARAO555
    Jun 16, 2023
    8
    Very enjoyable game. the climate of the books and movies is definitely here and the combat and all the spells are very fluid and very satisfying. Sadly the story is one of the things that i will forget very soon with expectations of 2 quests. another complain is that this game could be much much more than it is right now. still i recommend to every fan of potter and any magical worlds
  63. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    Oyunu bilgisayarda oynamayı planlıyordum fakat bilgisayar versiyonunda çok fazla stutter ile karşılaştım, o yüzden Playstation 5'e geçtim. Grafikler ve çözünürlüğü bilgisayara göre kötü fakat en azından stutter olmadan oynayabildim. Fakat yine de bir kaç bug ile karşılaştım örneğin cübbelerin sürekli kirli olması gibi. Sanırım bu sorunu hala çözemediler.
    Her zaman hayalini kurduğum gibi    Oyunu bilgisayarda oynamayı planlıyordum fakat bilgisayar versiyonunda çok fazla stutter ile karşılaştım, o yüzden Playstation 5'e geçtim. Grafikler ve çözünürlüğü bilgisayara göre kötü fakat en azından stutter olmadan oynayabildim. Fakat yine de bir kaç bug ile karşılaştım örneğin cübbelerin sürekli kirli olması gibi. Sanırım bu sorunu hala çözemediler.
    Her zaman hayalini kurduğum gibi bir oyun olmuş. Hogwarts'ın modellemesini güzel yapmışlar, kitabın fanları için de, filmlerin fanları için de süprizler koymuşlar. Görece küçük bir firmaya göre güzel bir iş çıkartmışlar. Umarım dlc'ler ile oyunu genişletirler ve gelecekte Harry Potter evreninde geçen başka oyunlar da görürüz.    … Expand
  64. Snowbell
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    The perfect Harry Potter game for fans. Did pretty much everything I hoped it would do.
    The world looks great and the combat feels better than I expected.

    Hogwarts does seem to have a lack of NPCs on PS5 unfortunately, which makes it feel a bit empty.
  65. Tyago
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    É apenas mais um jogo de RPG, não tem nada que inova! O que o torna diferente é Hogwarts, que é muito bem detalhado. Entretanto, não espere uma história que vá te prender.
  66. Hazuna
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    Vorne weg: ich bin großer Harry Potter Fan. Und dieser Fakt hat natürlich Einfluss auf meine Bewertung. Und nicht zwingend weil ich alles gut finde, was dieses Franchise betrifft, sondern viel mehr weil ich die Welt und die Vorstellung in dieser zu leben zu unglaublich spannend und anziehend finde. Denn Hogwarts Legacys größte Stärke ist auch gleichzeitig seine größte Schwäche: dieVorne weg: ich bin großer Harry Potter Fan. Und dieser Fakt hat natürlich Einfluss auf meine Bewertung. Und nicht zwingend weil ich alles gut finde, was dieses Franchise betrifft, sondern viel mehr weil ich die Welt und die Vorstellung in dieser zu leben zu unglaublich spannend und anziehend finde. Denn Hogwarts Legacys größte Stärke ist auch gleichzeitig seine größte Schwäche: die Spielwelt.

    Das Schloss Hogwarts ist kurz gesagt einfach nur phänomenal. Ab der ersten Sekunden und den ersten Schritten die man durch das Schloss setzt fühlt man sich heimisch. Alles wirkt bekannt und vertraut und die Erkundung hat bei mir in Summe wohl 20+ Stunden verschlungen. Durch die Filme hat man stets den Eindruck man kennt sich hier aus und war schon öfters vor Ort. Auch Orte wie Hogameade wurden mit viel Liebe zum Detail entworfen. Sobald sich das Spiel aber über diese Orte hinaus entwickelt verfliegt dieser Zauber etwas und man taucht in eine doch etwas leere und öde Open-World ein, die stets den Eindruck macht austauschbar zu sein.

    Die Geschichten rund um die Hauptquest sind ganz gut erzählt allerdings ohne die ganz großen Highlights. Die nebenquests allerdings wirken oft sehr einfallslos und sind eher beschäftigungstherapie. Das Kampfsystem macht Spaß, jedoch auch hier ist nach etwa der Hälfte des Spiels der Zauber etwas verflogen und man erwischt sich immer wieder die selben Tastenkombinationen zu drücken.

    In Summe überwiegt aber der Spaß den ich am erkunden hatte und die Zeit, in der mich das Spiel in die Welt von Harry Potter eintauchen lies. Klammert man dies aus, wäre es wohl allerdings ein höchstens durchschnittliches Open-World Spiel gewesen.    … Expand
  67. Alexsiatat_
    Aug 4, 2023
    8
    This game is a top 10 games of the year very good for what the standard is for gaming in recent years but sill could have been better
  68. Patio_Brian
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    I was really impressed with this game. The exploration is fun, the combat is really good, and the story fits pretty well into the Harry Potter universe. Wandering around the castle and the surrounding villages is a lot of fun, and the side quests provide a nice bit of insight into the wizard. I only wish that the in game choices you make throughout the game had more effect on the gameI was really impressed with this game. The exploration is fun, the combat is really good, and the story fits pretty well into the Harry Potter universe. Wandering around the castle and the surrounding villages is a lot of fun, and the side quests provide a nice bit of insight into the wizard. I only wish that the in game choices you make throughout the game had more effect on the game world. It seems a bit odd that no one would take notice of the chosen one learning forbidden curses.… Expand
  69. DarthPadme
    Feb 14, 2023
    7
    This game kinda sucks to be honest, but JK Rowling is 100% right about men being men and women being women so if you are giving this game a zero, you're a certified dumbass. She already retconned Dumbledore being gay to satisfy you liberal idiots. Anyway, I don't think I'll finish this and it was a waste of money and I can't believe they spent so long making this game that feels like a PS4This game kinda sucks to be honest, but JK Rowling is 100% right about men being men and women being women so if you are giving this game a zero, you're a certified dumbass. She already retconned Dumbledore being gay to satisfy you liberal idiots. Anyway, I don't think I'll finish this and it was a waste of money and I can't believe they spent so long making this game that feels like a PS4 exclusive. Total meh… Expand
  70. curzon_dax
    Mar 18, 2023
    7
    It's practically a semi-replica of Zelda:Breath of the Wild with a harry potter theme and a main hero that can talk. It will probably impress you for the first few hours of gameplay; the artwork is impeccable inside Hogwarts (10/10 to mappers for that); the 'grinding' of the game is more or less addictive while the combat is pretty good as well as part of the story. However: if you do playIt's practically a semi-replica of Zelda:Breath of the Wild with a harry potter theme and a main hero that can talk. It will probably impress you for the first few hours of gameplay; the artwork is impeccable inside Hogwarts (10/10 to mappers for that); the 'grinding' of the game is more or less addictive while the combat is pretty good as well as part of the story. However: if you do play for more than a couple of days: you will probably find it repetitive and with serious flaws; the length of this review is not enough to express everything about but let's just say the game is relatively mediocre for most of its gameplay aspects though it never becomes too annoying; its best attributes is the art design of Hogwarts itself and the combat mechanics.… Expand
  71. ason313
    Jul 5, 2023
    7
    The start of this game is really an experience as you first start exploring Hogwarts and Hogsmeade but it starts to drag on the back end in an open world collect-a-thon with a meh story. Combat was my concern with this game was much better than expected but still, the spell system is clunky and enemies are bullet (spell) sponges. They could have cut out a lot of filler but just HogwartsThe start of this game is really an experience as you first start exploring Hogwarts and Hogsmeade but it starts to drag on the back end in an open world collect-a-thon with a meh story. Combat was my concern with this game was much better than expected but still, the spell system is clunky and enemies are bullet (spell) sponges. They could have cut out a lot of filler but just Hogwarts itself makes this game a must play.… Expand
  72. bskierys
    Jul 14, 2023
    7
    The atmosphere of the Wizarding World is done well, but overall, this is only a decent open world game.

    Pros: + Harry Potter vibes done well + The love for the source material is in the air. A lot of details from books and films for the fans. + Good fighting system with depth. It feels good to throw spells around. + Some memorable moments. + A lot to do in the open world. Side    The atmosphere of the Wizarding World is done well, but overall, this is only a decent open world game.

    Pros:
    + Harry Potter vibes done well
    + The love for the source material is in the air. A lot of details from books and films for the fans.
    + Good fighting system with depth. It feels good to throw spells around.
    + Some memorable moments.
    + A lot to do in the open world. Side missions, collectibles etc.

    Cons:
    – The main storyline is mediocre. Most of the characters are very one dimensional, there are no twists. The main plot revolves around trials that are there only so that the game can happen.
    – The world is too big. Most of the time, we are not visiting Hogwarts, but rather vast, boring plains outside of it.
    – Collectibles has no reason. Balloons are flying around Hogwarts just so you can fly through it, and nobody has pushed a stone for a hundred years so that you can come, push it and solve a puzzle.
    – The world feels very static and artificial. Filled with dozens of enemies for you to kill.
    – A lot of chore activities: selling tons of gear, brewing potions, taking care of your garden and "rescuing" animals. Takes a lot of time in game.

    Overall, pretty good game, but I've played many better implementations of this open world formula. The main selling point is the Harry Potter theme, but it does it very well.    … Expand
  73. ZorroAK
    Mar 17, 2023
    7
    The questlines (one main and three NPC-based ones) are so utterly predictable that the cast of characters involved has to have been lobotomized in order to NOT being able to put two and two together really early on. The quest design is hopelessly outdated at the best of times, but at least some of them are presented charmingly. Nothing you do has any consequences, though. Your choices onlyThe questlines (one main and three NPC-based ones) are so utterly predictable that the cast of characters involved has to have been lobotomized in order to NOT being able to put two and two together really early on. The quest design is hopelessly outdated at the best of times, but at least some of them are presented charmingly. Nothing you do has any consequences, though. Your choices only affect a couple of dialog lines, if that, and the plotlines will play out exactly as scripted. You can even run around using Unforgivable Curses, and no one will give a crap. An RPG this certainly isn't.

    The faces are for the most part robot-like, like stroke patients trying to crowbar an expression into their facial play, and don't convey the emotions the mostly good voice cast puts into the game. Distraught NPCs sound the part, but giving them fitting animations seems to have been too much work, and the transitions are actually hilarious: You turn in a quest for a vendor, tell her her brother is dead, the lifeless model looks as bored as always while the voice actress is sobbing her heart out, and then you click on "Let me see your wares", and she replies cheerily. This is early 2000s quality, if that.

    Most of the time they try to circumvent talking about the main character in third person, but when they do, it's "they" and "them". Nobody but pink-haired denizens of the Twitter and university microcosms talks like that. Of course text to speech isn't far enough along, so they can't say the name, but the pronouns? Would it have been too much trouble to put some boxes in the character creation (male, female, other) and record a couple of lines three times?

    Which brings me to a the biggest immersion breaker by far. You want diversity, fine. I don't mind it when it makes sense in context. But this diversity pride parade breaks the immersion so hard that it gets absolutely ridiculous. In 1890s Scotland you've got transgenders, gays, lesbians, Africans, Indians, Arabs, Persians, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, all with expressly stated nationalities so that everybody feels represented, and nobody's got a problem with anybody, not even with muggles or mudbloods because even fictional racism would've been too traumatizing, I guess. You visit remote, secluded, tiny villages in the Scottish hinterlands where black kids play with Asian kids in the street and where you do your shopping at Bernard Ndiaye, Fatimah Lawang, Jalal Sehmi and Rohan Prakash's stores. Sure, the studio wanted to virtue signal on a Patronus Charm level because they knew they were up against hateful radical ideologues you just can't please and who desperately wanna cancel you no matter what you do, but this harms the sense of time and place so immensely, I can't even begin to tell you.

    The same goes for the modern looks, by the way. Why have it play in the 1890s and then make everything look like it's not? Especially in this case, because the Wizarding World is already very turn-of-the-century-ish in modern times. You have to strike a balance between what we find visually appealing nowadays and what tells us which time period we're in. What's most distracting is the countless modern hairstyles. What about hairstyles that convey "1890s, but instead they look more pleasant to 2020s eyes"? No such luck here. Coupled with the ridiculous diversity you really can't tell in which period this game is supposed to be placed – 1890s Scotland it certainly isn't. More like a modern campus in California.

    The open world is empty and uneventful. There just isn't much to do, and what's there gets boring and tedious very quickly. The NPCs won't react to you the way they do in certain quests which makes the game feel even more fake. It's pretty, but the game design underneath is a decade or two behind in lots of places.

    Enemies: Wizards, goblins, trolls, dark mongrels, dugbogs, spiders, guardians, inferi – and that's it. Come on, Portkey Games, HL isn't Skyrim, and this isn't 2011 anymore.

    What HL gets right is the spells, the combat, the exceptional musical score and the atmosphere. The painstaking detail, the wealth of ideas taken directly from the books or invented for the game is staggering. This is the atmosphere of the first four books (or the first two movies), and it's a slam dunk in my opinion. The castle of Hogwarts has been recreated beautifully and faithfully. As if that weren't enough, it's chock-full of secrets you can uncover. There are so incredibly many little ideas in Hogwarts and Hogsmeade that make you chuckle or even laugh out loud and that breathe the spirit of the books so you actually don't know if Rowling came up with them or the developers. This game adaptation gets right what so many don't: It's as if it was made by the same author.    … Expand
  74. pmrooter
    Mar 5, 2023
    7
    The first 10-15 hours fascinate and enchant. But after you feel more and more of routine, repetitiveness and Ubisoft-like open world gameplay.

    It's so sad that they put so much heart into Hogwarts, and then you spend most of the game fighting 4 different enemy types in 2 different dungeon types outside the castle or doing dozens and dozens of boring trials, or switch to the side quests,    The first 10-15 hours fascinate and enchant. But after you feel more and more of routine, repetitiveness and Ubisoft-like open world gameplay.

    It's so sad that they put so much heart into Hogwarts, and then you spend most of the game fighting 4 different enemy types in 2 different dungeon types outside the castle or doing dozens and dozens of boring trials, or switch to the side quests, but most of them quite mediocre too.

    However, the main story is almost meaningless and your friend's quests turn out to be the most interesting and plot-deep things in Hogwarts Legacy than this whole "epic" around ancient magic.

    The most annoying thing for me (and I wonder why practically no one mention this), it's how empty our protagonist is. He has absolutely zero backstory. How he got here, where he was before, who he is, etc.

    Even Mary Sue Aloy from Horizon has her origins, her upbringing history and still feels like more or less a living person.

    On the other side, our protagonist from Hogwarts Legacy is just a dummy, a mannequin for wearing different robes, doing other people's errands and listening to other people's stories.    … Expand
  75. agent13
    Jun 11, 2023
    7
    Hogwarts Legacy could be one of the best games ever made but it wastes most of its potential by bad gameplay decisions and a bland story, as a harry potter fan i couldn't wait to play hogwarts legacy the game at least looks like a dream came true you can create a student and start exploring the unexpectedly huge but kinda lifeless world of hogwarts and its vicinity the graphics lookHogwarts Legacy could be one of the best games ever made but it wastes most of its potential by bad gameplay decisions and a bland story, as a harry potter fan i couldn't wait to play hogwarts legacy the game at least looks like a dream came true you can create a student and start exploring the unexpectedly huge but kinda lifeless world of hogwarts and its vicinity the graphics look amazing and the environments look breathtaking. However even though the game starts with a rather exciting plot, the story and the narration starts to become boring with bland charachters and tedious quests.
    the biggest problem with the game's gameplay is requiring you to reach a certain level or do some extremely confusing stuff or find a scarce item to unlock a quest!!! but I often couldn't understand how to even progress in the game which makes the game a tedious chore. 6.75/10    … Expand
  76. DRainbow
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
    When I first started this game I was in awe, it is just such a beautiful world to be in and explore. However, the main plot is the worst thing about this game and story is often the most important aspect of games like these for me. Most sidequests are forgettable too unless they are involving the other students of Hogwarts. I really love the important side-plotlines you can follow for aWhen I first started this game I was in awe, it is just such a beautiful world to be in and explore. However, the main plot is the worst thing about this game and story is often the most important aspect of games like these for me. Most sidequests are forgettable too unless they are involving the other students of Hogwarts. I really love the important side-plotlines you can follow for a long time though.

    The combat is fun, but the closer you get to the later stages of the game the lazier you get and honestly it loses a lot its charm very quick. Not enough spells and combos to use, which is why so many people use the "easy" way out by just using overpowered stuff. And I don't blame them.

    I originally planned to Platinum this game, but the repetitive dungeons and the massive amount of collectibles, that sometimes just take too much time to get, made me decide against it. Also the gameplay with the fantastic beasts is bland, too time consuming and not worth the effort.

    Hogwarts Legacy is a great game for people who want to explore the Wizarding World and I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Harry Potter. People who really don't care about that world and its characters should probably not play this since the plot is not good enough to compensate for a lack of love and nostalgia coming from you when you enter this world as a non-fan.    … Expand
  77. Galazar
    Feb 18, 2023
    7
    The games play, definitely not the 10 people are spouting.

    It crashes, it's buggy af. You can almost always hop on your broom and just go to the end of a dungeon (outside) and skip all the battles. The merlin challenges are POINTLESS and recycled, the same 3 repeated 100 times. The works map dungeons are the exact same tunnel system repeated, you run down, you open a chest and you run    The games play, definitely not the 10 people are spouting.

    It crashes, it's buggy af.

    You can almost always hop on your broom and just go to the end of a dungeon (outside) and skip all the battles.

    The merlin challenges are POINTLESS and recycled, the same 3 repeated 100 times.

    The works map dungeons are the exact same tunnel system repeated, you run down, you open a chest and you run out.

    This game is miniscule but has elements that have been duplicated 1000x fold.

    Face it, everyone's been tricked.    … Expand
  78. Ruzaky
    Mar 19, 2023
    7
    Just a good game. Not a masterpiece or greatest hits pretender, Legit good game that suffers from design of ubisoft open worlds where you got 10 bandit camps near you at every minute in the world. For me is 7.5 but i see if you are the die hard Harry Potter fan it's a 10 out of 10 for you just for Hogwarts recreation
  79. Cz3rw0ny
    Mar 21, 2023
    7
    Solid game with multiple annoying quirks. Combat and exploration was done very nicely. The World and Hogwart is done really well. The story on the other hand, sidequests, dialogues are very mediocre. The game is repetitive and after 32h that it took me to complete I was already getting tired. Also the repetitive lines some characters would say... Terrible.

    Overall though, it was    Solid game with multiple annoying quirks. Combat and exploration was done very nicely. The World and Hogwart is done really well. The story on the other hand, sidequests, dialogues are very mediocre. The game is repetitive and after 32h that it took me to complete I was already getting tired. Also the repetitive lines some characters would say... Terrible.

    Overall though, it was enjoyable so 7/10    … Expand
  80. ZXSth
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
    Excels in bringing the Wizarding World to life, but is also astonishingly derivative from a gameplay perspective. Outrageous levels of ludonarrative dissonance combine with an uninteresting story that falls remarkably flat on its face, yielding a disappointing endgame. Solid combat mechanics are brought down by a middling open world. Barring a few exceptions, characters are mostlyExcels in bringing the Wizarding World to life, but is also astonishingly derivative from a gameplay perspective. Outrageous levels of ludonarrative dissonance combine with an uninteresting story that falls remarkably flat on its face, yielding a disappointing endgame. Solid combat mechanics are brought down by a middling open world. Barring a few exceptions, characters are mostly arrestingly boring. However, things like crafting a wand, taming beasts and learning spells manage to temper the mediocrity. Overall, a half-baked experience with occasional moments of sheer spectacle and delight.… Expand
  81. Welkinz
    Jun 22, 2023
    7
    Pros: successfully made an immersive magic world. As a HP fan, it was enjoyable playing in the world that used to exist in the books and movies.

    Cons: combat gets repetitive, enemy variety is limited, many of them are just the same enemies with different costumes (feels like one of those Ubisoft 3A games)
  82. BradMorgan
    Mar 1, 2023
    7
    Hogwarts Legacy is packed with content, secrets, and stories, but it mostly suffers from the fact that everything feels repetitive after the 10 hour mark. Hogwarts itself is the main star in this game. The castle is amazingly detailed, full of secrets to discover and really feels like the magical place described in the books. Avalanche did an amazing job creating the iconic buildingHogwarts Legacy is packed with content, secrets, and stories, but it mostly suffers from the fact that everything feels repetitive after the 10 hour mark. Hogwarts itself is the main star in this game. The castle is amazingly detailed, full of secrets to discover and really feels like the magical place described in the books. Avalanche did an amazing job creating the iconic building inside-out.

    The world beyond the walls of Hogwarts is big. Actually, too big. It is an amazing world to see but not to explore. Perhaps the world is the representation of the problem of this game; there is much, but at the end, much of the same when following the main story.

    Fortunately, there is enough variety in the activities outside the story. From taking care of your magical beasts to working out every detail in your room of requirement. Avalanche has really looked closely at what is possible within the world of Hogwarts Legacy.

    Still, I was left with a bittersweet feeling. The game does everything it could have done but misses the mark on some essential points. Because of this I lost the fun of playing the game halfway through the story (finished the story after all).

    At the end a golden future awaits. A lot of people and fans are incredibly happy with how the game turned out and it seems like there are way more magical stories to be told in the Hogwarts Universe.

    Pros:
    - Artstyle
    - Music
    - The castle
    - Animations

    Cons:
    - Main story
    - Side missions
    - Mission design
    - Character conversations
    - UI
    - Switching between spells    … Expand
  83. wakkawakka18
    Feb 22, 2023
    7
    Anyone giving this game a 10 or a 0 has no clue what they're talking about. It's a solid rpg with great graphics, childish story, and fun combat. They bit off way more than they could chew with such a large open world and it shows in the final product. They should have started with just Hogwarts, the FF, and hogsmeade and made the game much deeper. This is also about the most dumbed downAnyone giving this game a 10 or a 0 has no clue what they're talking about. It's a solid rpg with great graphics, childish story, and fun combat. They bit off way more than they could chew with such a large open world and it shows in the final product. They should have started with just Hogwarts, the FF, and hogsmeade and made the game much deeper. This is also about the most dumbed down and streamlined rpg money could buy. The gear system is atrocious but the armor and clothing does look cool and well designed. Overall this game is the bud light of video games. Bland, repetitive and unimaginative; yet if you really need a beer it will do. I look forward to their second attempt because it has goty potential if not for all the half assery of concepts.… Expand
  84. eXoFrey
    Mar 6, 2023
    7
    This game has some amazing features that I would rate really high, but it also has its flaws that makes it not better than any other open world rpg. The music, the graphics, the details in the open world and its exploration are all amazing. The story could be better, but it seems they wanted to limit themselves to an easy all age accessible story. The lack of different dialogue choices isThis game has some amazing features that I would rate really high, but it also has its flaws that makes it not better than any other open world rpg. The music, the graphics, the details in the open world and its exploration are all amazing. The story could be better, but it seems they wanted to limit themselves to an easy all age accessible story. The lack of different dialogue choices is a real shame. Most of the time you are only presented with two simple dialogue choices: be sorta mean or be super duper sweet and nice. The absence of the possibility to romance other characters was also a disappointment to me. I mean, this is high-school! Lots of missed opportunities there. The ennemies you fight are always the same, despite the huge lore. The combats are very fun and fluid, I'll give it that. So it has its ups and downs. Still a good game!… Expand
  85. MonkdemMan
    Feb 26, 2023
    7
    This game is a 7 at best. Its a decent enough but game of the year? Yeah this won't even come close.
  86. MisterMartins
    Feb 9, 2023
    7
    For non fans pretty average RPG.
    If you are a fan maybe an 8/10.
    Good game , just not Goty material.
  87. Boomcio
    Feb 12, 2023
    7
    Jest to z pewnością najlepszy Potter jakiego dostaliśmy,jednak nie jest to gra na 10tke.
    + Piękny zamek
    +Pokój życzeń +Latanie na miotle i wierzchowcach + Walka. +Eksploracja - Nudna fabuła wątku głównego (Niestety gra nie może dostać wyżej oceny przy tak słabym scenariuszu, fabuła jest raczej tłem do ekslorowania świata) - Zadania poboczne to zwykłe fedexy, przynieś    Jest to z pewnością najlepszy Potter jakiego dostaliśmy,jednak nie jest to gra na 10tke.
    + Piękny zamek
    +Pokój życzeń
    +Latanie na miotle i wierzchowcach
    + Walka.
    +Eksploracja
    - Nudna fabuła wątku głównego (Niestety gra nie może dostać wyżej oceny przy tak słabym scenariuszu, fabuła jest raczej tłem do ekslorowania świata)
    - Zadania poboczne to zwykłe fedexy, przynieś podaj,pozamiataj,questy powinny być ciekawe jak w wiedzmin 3.Niektóre lekcje zamiast bawić gracza to są pokazywane w postaci catscenki,chyba po to by npc się dobrze bawił a nie gracz.
    -Brak Polskiego Dubbingu, to Jest HP,który zawsze był zdubbingowany jak zwykle wydawca Cenega.... bez komentarza.
    -Brak mini gier jak szachy czarodziejów, kulki pod tym względem HP zakon feniksa był bardziej rozbudowany.    … Expand
  88. davy420
    Mar 18, 2023
    7
    I solemnly swear that this game is good, the combat gets a little boring after a while. The main quest is not engaging at all. I enjoyed the Sebastian and Poppy side quests the most.

    I few minor glitches here and there, but no big deal.

    Overall, I definitely recommend it.
  89. Hsgw
    Feb 14, 2023
    7
    It's below average RPG but a great Harry Potter game.

    The fighting system is sound, and that's about it. There are no real moral choices; there is no role playing in Role Playing game. The plot is not great, the characters are bland, and the voice acting - in most cases - is just straight-up bad. What makes the game is the setting. Developers managed to re-create Harry Potter's world    It's below average RPG but a great Harry Potter game.

    The fighting system is sound, and that's about it. There are no real moral choices; there is no role playing in Role Playing game. The plot is not great, the characters are bland, and the voice acting - in most cases - is just straight-up bad.

    What makes the game is the setting. Developers managed to re-create Harry Potter's world very well, and the childhood dream of real Hogwarts became true.    … Expand
  90. Hevox
    May 16, 2023
    7
    Hogwart and Hogsmeade are absolutely wonderful, a masterpieces of building. The atmosphere in the castle is a total success. The gameplay is fun and the flying broom feel right.
    All that being said there is a real disappointment, everything else feel so generic, without any soul. I was expecting more of a "Bully" type of game, but didn't really have the school vibe.
  91. Kojirohyuga40
    Feb 9, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like an Ubisoft game, boring world, graphic issues, performance issues, old gen looking game but has a nice art design. .… Expand
  92. benprofessional
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Decent game, but have a lot of bugs and feels a bit cardboard like ubisoft games, overrated 100%.
    Combat system is decent, story is boring,overall activities like planting seeds and potion craft feels like a mobile game :D, graphics are okay.
  93. BleedingJester
    Jun 22, 2023
    7
    the beginning of this game is great, and Hogwarts is an amazing place to explore but the Magic wears off after a couple of hours as you spend less time in Hogwarts and more time exploring a generic open world map.

    the story isn't bad, but it lacks because it feels like they gave up halfway on certain mechanics or story elements and while a lot of people were excited to thinking they    the beginning of this game is great, and Hogwarts is an amazing place to explore but the Magic wears off after a couple of hours as you spend less time in Hogwarts and more time exploring a generic open world map.

    the story isn't bad, but it lacks because it feels like they gave up halfway on certain mechanics or story elements and while a lot of people were excited to thinking they would have the choice between being a dark wizard or not the most that comes down to is getting the option to learn the 3 unforgivable curses. and there are no consequences to learning them either in the story or the gameplay.

    and this is a minor thing but you can't explore all the house dorms in a single playthrough to enter any of the houses you have to at least play the beginning of the game 4 times to see every House dorm, but the good news is that every House does have a mission exclusive to them kind of its a segment of the main story that takes place early on and is different per house.

    to get the platinum it took me about 57 hours with 54 Hours being in the playthrough where I got all the collectibles and the last 3 getting the final 3 trophies that require you to reach a certain stage of the game in every house.    … Expand
  94. joe656x
    Feb 9, 2023
    7
    Great game, well made, but boring. Combat feels like something from a Disney game and the RPG elements are weak in comparison to games like Skyrim, Elden Ring etc.
  95. AxonYT
    Feb 9, 2023
    7
    This game is so beautiful.Good gameplay just say-must play.And of course i have already finished the game.And i wanna say this story is very bad and tyis why i gave this game 7
  96. Moviefan809
    Feb 28, 2023
    7
    Overall it's a good games but experienced gamers will noticed the developers have cut some corners. You can encounter groups of npcs and it's dead silent, no dialogue or social system with all students. Something Bully had (another school game in 2006). Lack of diversity in randomised events in the school. The game beginning makes you skip the train and the banquet ruinning the HarryOverall it's a good games but experienced gamers will noticed the developers have cut some corners. You can encounter groups of npcs and it's dead silent, no dialogue or social system with all students. Something Bully had (another school game in 2006). Lack of diversity in randomised events in the school. The game beginning makes you skip the train and the banquet ruinning the Harry Potter fantasy and the sorting hat ceremony only ask you one question to sort you in a house resulting in a majority of mismatch especially with non potter fans. The classes are very not captivating and too easy. Finally, the game seem to be obsessed with diversity and inclusion thus resulting in very boring and stereotypical characters like Natsai Onai.… Expand
  97. Schmaerzkeks
    Apr 22, 2023
    7
    Tolles Spiel, was aber leider durch recht langweilige Zauber und der ständigen Open World Probleme (z.B. gefühlt Tausende Prüfung Merlins) oder den immer gleichen Höhlen dann doch auf Dauer sehr langweilig wird. Das Fliegen fühlt sich unspektakuläre an und die Optik ist teilweise wunderschön und dann wieder recht schlecht, gerade was die Beleuchtung angeht und der ständigen Nebel-Look derTolles Spiel, was aber leider durch recht langweilige Zauber und der ständigen Open World Probleme (z.B. gefühlt Tausende Prüfung Merlins) oder den immer gleichen Höhlen dann doch auf Dauer sehr langweilig wird. Das Fliegen fühlt sich unspektakuläre an und die Optik ist teilweise wunderschön und dann wieder recht schlecht, gerade was die Beleuchtung angeht und der ständigen Nebel-Look der dann auf einmal aufplobt. Das Looten ist auch durch immer gleiche Dinge auch schnell abgenutzt. Am Ende musst ich mich zwingen es durchzuspielen. Für mich kein AAA Game sondern nur Oberes Mittelmaß.… Expand
  98. Ginger_Avenger
    May 7, 2023
    7
    Very good game and still fun for those like me that didn't read all the books. Pace is almost laid back at times, which was nice when I didn't want tons of combat. There is quite a bit of fighting at times and it was often enjoyably intense. Character moments were passable, although I doubt the story will dazzle too many people. The magic system is the best part (and is definitely betterVery good game and still fun for those like me that didn't read all the books. Pace is almost laid back at times, which was nice when I didn't want tons of combat. There is quite a bit of fighting at times and it was often enjoyably intense. Character moments were passable, although I doubt the story will dazzle too many people. The magic system is the best part (and is definitely better than how you start with the basic attack) and the world looks beautiful and is generally interesting to explore. However, years of open world games have drained me, and I enjoyed this game by only playing the main and select side quests (I don't do the 'points of interest' anymore- I have other things in life that need some of my time) On that note, the PS exclusive side quest was surprisingly extensive. Loot is too bountiful, and the system to upgrade was not for me so I used the same kit for the entire 2nd half of the game. Overall, it's a very well-made game that gets a bit samey if you try everything on the map, but I never felt like I was being smothered in the same amount of open world bloat like many recent games have dumped on me. When it was all over, I actually wish there was more to the school experience at Hogwarts in terms of things to do, but I get that the game felt the need to expand beyond that location to stay fresh.… Expand
  99. Malbertheijn
    Mar 18, 2023
    7
    As most people have mentioned, this game is the dream of any Harry Potter fan where you're free to discover the castle and the world with lots of easter eggs and collecticles incentivizing you to explore.
    The graphics look amazing and the combat is quite fun, therefore I would recommend this game to Harry Potter fans, this is what you've been dreaming of.
    This game is far from perfect    As most people have mentioned, this game is the dream of any Harry Potter fan where you're free to discover the castle and the world with lots of easter eggs and collecticles incentivizing you to explore.
    The graphics look amazing and the combat is quite fun, therefore I would recommend this game to Harry Potter fans, this is what you've been dreaming of.

    This game is far from perfect however. While the combat is fun, there is a lot of spells that have the exact same function which feels cluttered and using a lot of different spells fast feels quite awkard. While they're fun, you're able to stun any enemy indefinitely. This means that the only way the game introduces difficulty is by making you fight a lot of enemies at the same time. To add to that, there is very few enemies types in this game, making every fight repetitive, including the "boss" fights against strong enemies. Going into hard mode doesn't really fix this, because that just makes the gank fights impossible to play.

    Also the characters are completely empty and uninteresting. There's 1 interesting sidequest line that has an open ending and besides that I could not care at all about any other quests or characters. Also there's a lot of little missions in the castle. A lot! And by a lot I mean like 4, but they're all recycled 100 times like it's AC.

    Not just the sidequests, but also the main quest is completely uninteresting with uninteresting antagonists.

    I don't get why this still happens? CDPR showed the world how to make fun sidquests and Rockstar and Naughty Dog showed the world how to make fun characters. How can a game with this much development time have such uninteresting, boring quests and characters. This stuff could fly in Ubisoft games around the 2010's but it's been a while since then.

    TL;DR It's fun to explore the world and mess around if you love Harry Potter, if you don't this is just another generic RPG with trailing missions, okay combat and a super uninteresting plot. Real shame.    … Expand
  100. Kingcaleb234
    Feb 22, 2023
    7
    Overall I did like Hogwarts Legacy. It is quite impressive what this team was able to do. The castle and world is gorgeous. The attention to detail is great. The combat is fun and the main story is decently entertaining. However despite these things it does good it does have some flaws that I don't see many people talking about. I am a big Harry Potter fan but despite that I wanna beOverall I did like Hogwarts Legacy. It is quite impressive what this team was able to do. The castle and world is gorgeous. The attention to detail is great. The combat is fun and the main story is decently entertaining. However despite these things it does good it does have some flaws that I don't see many people talking about. I am a big Harry Potter fan but despite that I wanna be unbiased with the game and critiques on it. The open world is very boring after the initial "Honeymoon" phase. It is essentially a low grade ubisoft open world that consist of "caves/dungeons" that result in walking maybe thirty yards just to find a chest of an item that is under your level and maybe the occasional basic enemy. The merlin trials are pretty skippable once you upgrade your gear slots about two times. As you can just easily go to the vendor and sell all non essential items. The enemy camps have no interesting reason to try to explore as it's just lackluster loot after you fight about fifteen or so enemies. The exploration in the castle isn't even that fun once you realize that 99% of the stuff is just collectible pages and more disappointing loot. It really does take the fun out of it as there is so much more potential to be had. There are the occasional good side quest but I would say the best side quests in this game are equal to the worse side quests of a game like what the Wither 3 has to offer. I did find the dark arts quest pretty cool and just really wish there was more stuff of that level more abundantly in the game. The broom flight is really cool and so are the mounts. Although, the broom upgrades feel like there is no difference at all which is a bummer. The Room of requirement and taming the beast were also pleasantly fun and cool to delve into. However I just don't find the positives of the game to bring it past a mediocre game. Overall it is mediocre but lack of interesting sidequest, boring open world with copy paste activities, basic story, mediocre voice acting, and only a few characters that are actually likeable make it hard to really give it a higher score sadly. I would give it a 6.5 out of ten if we could do decimals in the rating. Not bad but certainly not a 9 out of 10 or even an 8.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 96 Critic Reviews

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  1. Movies Games and Tech
    Jul 31, 2024
    85
    Hogwarts Legacy has a great character design and could have had a great story too but the story is not so strong. the gameplay feels great and exploration is so entertaining. visually its great and Hogwarts castle is so detailed.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    80
    Hogwarts Legacy is definitely a beautiful-looking game that doesn't have a groundbreaking story, but does have a beautiful world, a fun combat system, broomstick flying, and of course an incredible amount of side quests and missions. [Issue#325]
  3. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    90
    It's been a decade since we've had a full Potterverse game, but the wait has been well worth it. Hogwarts Legacy gets just about everything right, with its involving storyline and myriad of main and side quests. Perhaps its finest feature though is Hogwarts itself, providing as much joy in just exploring the halls as performing set tasks. We doubt a single Harry Potter fan will be disappointed. We certainly weren't.
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