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  1. Apr 23, 2023
    10
    I can’t even explain how good this game is Story:10/10 Gameplay:10/10 Soundtrack:10/10 Action/adventure:10/10 Audio/design:10/10I can’t even explain how good this game is Story:10/10 Gameplay:10/10 Soundtrack:10/10 Action/adventure:10/10 Audio/design:10/10 Open/world:10/10 Combat system:10:10 Side Quests:10/10 Pacing:10/10 Fun:10/10 Endings:10/10 I really hope this game gets game of the year It’s worth 70$ Expand
  2. May 2, 2023
    10
    Great game ! I like it a lot! I want a second one! Great game and great music!
  3. May 2, 2023
    10
    Vraiment ce jeu n'est pas qu'un jeu "fan service" je ne suis absolument pas un Potterhead et pourtant le jeu me captive à chaque fois que je m'y plonge. Un réel plaisir à chaque partie !
  4. May 8, 2023
    10
    I've been waiting for this game for a long time finally i got a chance to play it. Its an amazing game truly a masterpiece.
    Screw the LGBTQ+ Community and must play this game ♥️ #PS5
  5. May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mágico, simplemente una caricia al alma, divertido, buenos personajes, dificultad para todos, te la podrías pasara en el juego todo el día con todo el contenido que tiene el juego incluso después de haberlo terminado Expand
  6. May 15, 2023
    10
    C'est le jeu de rêve pour les fan d'Harry Potter
    J'ai tellement adoré ce jeu mais si il y a certains chose a améliorer pour une suite ou autre comme la customisation de la baguette plus poussée pouvoir devenir un vrai mage noir avec de mauvaises actions un peu comme dans fable je mais 10 car vraiment ce jeu mais fais vivre un moment Extraordinaire
  7. May 15, 2023
    10
    An amazing game with a perfect history. Make the user feel as if they were actually inside Hogwarts.
  8. May 19, 2023
    10
    Really fun, the world is massive, flying around with your broom is amazing!
  9. Jun 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games, at least for me, it had a lot of things and very high quality, the story was good, the map was great, and you could change the team, clothes, sticks, and all kinds of equipment yourself. Expand
  10. Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Look, I’m a big harry potter fan. With that in mind, I can say that this is the best game I have ever played. Even if you are not a HP fan, this game deserves your attention. Beautiful open world, great story and an amazing combat. For me this is a blend of an almost perfect franchise and an almost perfect game. Give it a try.
  11. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best hhhj6h6h6u you have any updates on the last of us 2 fruit
  12. Jul 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, amazing story, amazing graphics. It's been a while since a game has captured and pulled me in quite as much as this game was able to do.
  13. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    The feeling of exploring Hogwarts Castle for the first time is a feeling comparable to leaving Helgen in Skyrim or trying to find your way to Shujin in Persona 5. It is an overwhelming feeling of excitement and opportunity. The characters, especially the protagonist, Poppy Sweeting and Sebastian Sallow are extremely likeable and this is helped by some world class voice acting. The combatThe feeling of exploring Hogwarts Castle for the first time is a feeling comparable to leaving Helgen in Skyrim or trying to find your way to Shujin in Persona 5. It is an overwhelming feeling of excitement and opportunity. The characters, especially the protagonist, Poppy Sweeting and Sebastian Sallow are extremely likeable and this is helped by some world class voice acting. The combat is easy to learn and incredibly satisfying to master. The first half is definitely superior to the second, but it is a 10/10 game that exceeds it's high expectations.

    I highly recommend playing with all HUD off for best experience.
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  14. Jul 31, 2023
    10
    This game is a 10/10, little to no flaws, map design and game play is on point. Starts slow but after a few hours your sucked into the world around you as your progress and become more powerful. The world of hogwarts legacy contains so much for you to do. I completed the game recently and I already find myself in my second play through going for platinum as there’s no other gamesThis game is a 10/10, little to no flaws, map design and game play is on point. Starts slow but after a few hours your sucked into the world around you as your progress and become more powerful. The world of hogwarts legacy contains so much for you to do. I completed the game recently and I already find myself in my second play through going for platinum as there’s no other games currently I would rather play. Truly one of the best games to come out for a while. Expand
  15. Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso do início ao fim!
    Belos gráficos
    Combate fluído e agradável
    História te segura do início ao fim
    Missões secundárias de ótima qualidade
  16. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo incrível. Ainda não terminei mas adoro a história do jogo. Tem controles muito bons e para quem é fã de Harry Potter como eu é sensacional Expand
  17. Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Very happy to see an open world like this and also not including political and ideologies we see in the real world. this game is definitely a must play. The majority speaks.
  18. Sep 6, 2023
    10
    For all fans of the history of Harry Potter, this game will bring a lot of good memories and interesting adventures. Beautiful and good game on my PS5. Thank you!
  19. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    This is how games ought to be, instead of that copy/paste crap that most devs nowadays do (ugh...ugh...Ubisoft). Emersive, atmospheric, diverse, filled with small details.The storytelling & acting, every aspect is exemplary. One can tell that the game was made with love for games, as well as for Harry Potter.
    Graphics are beatiful, but there are some minor graphical glitches & texture
    This is how games ought to be, instead of that copy/paste crap that most devs nowadays do (ugh...ugh...Ubisoft). Emersive, atmospheric, diverse, filled with small details.The storytelling & acting, every aspect is exemplary. One can tell that the game was made with love for games, as well as for Harry Potter.
    Graphics are beatiful, but there are some minor graphical glitches & texture popups here and there. Its why it got a 9 instead of 10.
    For the rest, an absolute masterpiece
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  20. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Great game with incredibly fun game that is really only held back by some performance issues.
  21. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    I'm not a big Harry Potter fan. The films are ok, albeit skewed towards children and full of plot holes, but mindless fluff none the less, and I've never played a HP game before.
    Meanwhile, my wife is a huge fan and so I have bouflght her a copy to play on her PS4. Now she's not a big a tiin gamer, and so I got the Deluxe version so I could play on my PS5 and learn the combat and system to
    I'm not a big Harry Potter fan. The films are ok, albeit skewed towards children and full of plot holes, but mindless fluff none the less, and I've never played a HP game before.
    Meanwhile, my wife is a huge fan and so I have bouflght her a copy to play on her PS4. Now she's not a big a tiin gamer, and so I got the Deluxe version so I could play on my PS5 and learn the combat and system to help her in any tricky bits, but much to my surprise, I've fallen hard for this game.
    Combat is excellent, the world feels alive and and vibrant and everything just works really well. I may not be a fan of this Wizarding World, but I am a Big Fan of this game.
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  22. Mar 10, 2023
    9
    Learning curve is hard in the beginning. Decided to play it on “easy”. Ray tracing ambiant occlusion isn’t quite what it should be and there’s still a lot of mesh pop up. It’s more a magic school simulator than a full RPG. It’s still worth your time!
  23. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Am absolutely loving the Wizarding World. Tons of stuff to do, combat is fun if not a bit challenging (which was a pleasant surprise.). The only down sides I see are a lack of mob variety and some repetitive game mechanics. Definitely a recommend.
  24. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    A well made rpg by WB. The story is interesting, progression enjoyable and combat was better than I expected.
  25. Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Don't trust the mainstream media on this one. If you're a gamer, you know. Not perfect, but solid 9/10.
  26. Feb 25, 2023
    9
    So close to perfect. It needs an online aspect and to have a replayable hook. Graphics are great. Story is good. Characters are enjoyable. Combat is fun.
  27. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    First up - all the furore concerning the untrue allegations against Rowling drove me to reading the first novel and watching the films. In turn the lunatic hysteria around this game encouraged me to buy a game I would usually ignore as I take it as an axiom that the side that hurls abuse and death threats are in the wrong.

    So thank you guys, thank you for introducing me to a great open
    First up - all the furore concerning the untrue allegations against Rowling drove me to reading the first novel and watching the films. In turn the lunatic hysteria around this game encouraged me to buy a game I would usually ignore as I take it as an axiom that the side that hurls abuse and death threats are in the wrong.

    So thank you guys, thank you for introducing me to a great open world game. It looks good, it plays great, it’s relaxing, it’s fun.

    So good job guys, good job. (Insert golf clap here).
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  28. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    The game is great, best Harry Potter game made so far. And I played most of them. The only reason I give it 9 out of 10 is because of the lack of main characters from the story and lack of a proper main antagonist that's memorable. If Voldemort is a 10 and Grindelwald is a 9 then the one in this game is kind of a 3. Also I experienced minor frame rate issues but not enough to hinder myThe game is great, best Harry Potter game made so far. And I played most of them. The only reason I give it 9 out of 10 is because of the lack of main characters from the story and lack of a proper main antagonist that's memorable. If Voldemort is a 10 and Grindelwald is a 9 then the one in this game is kind of a 3. Also I experienced minor frame rate issues but not enough to hinder my overall experience. Haven't encountered any game breaking bugs. Story is so-so but not exceptional and I want to see what the DLC has in store for me. Hats off to JK Rowling she wrote a great series which everyone loves. Expand
  29. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Such a fun game! The wait was completely worth it! Yes, thank you! I wasn't sure if it was going to be as great as everyone said, and YES it is!
  30. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Is it perfect? No, is it good? Yes, very good.
    Incredibly fun combat, amazing visuals, compelling story.
    Be in Hogwarts.
    Has some technical issues with sound and perfomance.
    Other than that thank you devs for the game
  31. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Lived up to the hype, that’s all you need to know. The combat is fun, there are 69 different enemies (don’t believe the review bombers) and the castle is unbelievable to explore. Buy it.
  32. Mar 20, 2023
    9
    This game thoroughly impressed me more than I expected - particularly in its first half, before the open world fatigue started to take its toll. Despite the overabundant open-world elements such as the Merlin Trials and the treasure vaults, the rest of the world is breathtaking. It's so nice to see an open-world game with a UK countryside setting.

    The story and characters are passable -
    This game thoroughly impressed me more than I expected - particularly in its first half, before the open world fatigue started to take its toll. Despite the overabundant open-world elements such as the Merlin Trials and the treasure vaults, the rest of the world is breathtaking. It's so nice to see an open-world game with a UK countryside setting.

    The story and characters are passable - nothing great but it gets the job done. This is not what you play the game for though. The combat however is something that stands out to me as very strong. It's great fun to use combos as you unlock more spells. In spite of its flaws, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter game that fans have been dreaming of for years.
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  33. Feb 15, 2023
    9
    Amazing game! Not perfect, but very ambitious and mostly nails everything it does. Exploring the school is engrossing and exciting! Spell casting is simple but effective! World building is too notch! The controversy regarding Rowling is irrelevant. There is not anything reflective of her beliefs present in this game, as she has nothing to do with this game’s creation other than the loreAmazing game! Not perfect, but very ambitious and mostly nails everything it does. Exploring the school is engrossing and exciting! Spell casting is simple but effective! World building is too notch! The controversy regarding Rowling is irrelevant. There is not anything reflective of her beliefs present in this game, as she has nothing to do with this game’s creation other than the lore she established in the movies/books. If you’re a HP fan, this game is a must-play! Expand
  34. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Fun game love the feeling at being in Hogwarts but it does have a few bugs but i would recommend since exploring the castle to the surrounding area is fun and only downside is some battles feel abit repetitive but love solving some new ones
  35. Feb 16, 2023
    9
    Extremely enjoyable. Great story, well written characters. Good combat and fun exploration.
  36. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Amazing Game. Immersive world, with great graphics, and exciting mechanics. It would be sure 10 if they would spend some more time on the development to add Quidditch games + PC optimization because now you need some .ini edition to play comfortably in 1440p on RTX 3070. Generally, lousy optimization is the only weak spot of the PC version. For PS5 I would for sure give max points.
  37. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Perfection and incredible care taken to realize J.K. Rowling's vision.
    With that said, people will nitpick the game's "lack of combat diversity" because it's mostly ranged attacks because you are a witch/wizard.
    Additionally, the character customization is fantastic but the voice options really only consist of male/female and the pitch shifting is not necessary because then you sound
    Perfection and incredible care taken to realize J.K. Rowling's vision.
    With that said, people will nitpick the game's "lack of combat diversity" because it's mostly ranged attacks because you are a witch/wizard.

    Additionally, the character customization is fantastic but the voice options really only consist of male/female and the pitch shifting is not necessary because then you sound like a robot.
    They should have hired additional voice actors to act the script so you would have options to choose a voice that suits you.
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  38. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    No issues. Plays and looks good. I'm ravenclaw, haven't got a gun yet so fighting with sticks
  39. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    I had no intention of ever buying this game, then all of the bullying of strangers buy virtue signalling bigots happened so I rushed straight out on got a copy. Thanks to you idiots I'm experiencing one of the best games I've played in ages.
  40. Mar 1, 2023
    9
    First off, I don't even like harry potter stuff. Never was interested in the books nor movies. That makes this game all that more exciting. That's how you know it did a good job when it can convince someone otherwise and enjoy it. That's what Red Dead Redemption did for me as I never liked westerns. I really only saw a few trailers and thought looks interesting game, however, it is aFirst off, I don't even like harry potter stuff. Never was interested in the books nor movies. That makes this game all that more exciting. That's how you know it did a good job when it can convince someone otherwise and enjoy it. That's what Red Dead Redemption did for me as I never liked westerns. I really only saw a few trailers and thought looks interesting game, however, it is a really treat going in blind.

    The world itself is the best part in my mind. This truly feels like next gen game to me one of the few. The load times are about 4 sec to travel anywhere and the SSD instant loading is great. Yes, there are few moments of loading when opening sections of Hogwarts but not enough to take you out of the moment. When you first get to Hogwarts and see how large this place is with the great lighting, it looks amazing. However, once you leave and see the world outside, first trip to Hogsmead, it's great just looking around and taking it in. There's truly a sense of wonder and magic everywhere.

    Combat is pretty solid. I was pleasantly surprised as I was not expecting much. It's not perfect by any means but gets the job done. The parrying, ancient magic and different spells make for interesting mix. I find myself hitting the wrong spells a lot as you can only assign 4 groups of 4 and have to switch through and also targeting can be wonky. I'm also playing on hard and it's relatively easy but enough challenge too. Overall satisfying.

    Story and characters are generally pretty likable. I'm only half way through but so far it's interesting and all players I have met are likable. There's not much to say in this department as no spoilers are necessary here.

    Soundtrack Is also great. This gets overlooked a lot in some off the reviews I've read. It really helps add to the immersion. Places have their own themes and it fits really well. Sometimes it feels like Tim Burton movie with Danny Elfman behind the musical wheel. Definitely helps add to the immersion.

    So this has been an unexpected hit for myself overall. What really make the game overall is the world and immersion. There's a sense of wonder and magic around every corner. It's great just exploring and getting a feel for this land. Sure combat can be pretty good and story is decent but that's what makes this game is this incredible world that's taking advantage of the new consoles. On a technical level I think it runs great on balanced mode. There's a few hiccups occasional but nothing that takes you out of the immersion. and to address the other complaint i hear other than technicalities, the bare open world with nothing in it? I've read this complaint and i can assure you there is lots to do and discover. Many of the same tasks and puzzles but it's still fun exploring around. All the negativity and bad reviews is in regards this BS transphobia. I swear people are getting dumb and dumber by the day but if buying a video game labels me a transphobic, then I sure as F*** am transphobic by that logic. I'd recommend this game to anyone.
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  41. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Yer a wizard, Harry! This game is quite honestly the biggest surprise of the year so far. Cyberpunk 2077 has taught me that when a game seems too good to be true, it probably is. So imagine my surprise when I was 8 hours into Hogwarts Legacy and realized the game was exactly what I hoped for, and more. This game truly does live up to the hype!
    I would have given it a 10/10 but sadly I had
    Yer a wizard, Harry! This game is quite honestly the biggest surprise of the year so far. Cyberpunk 2077 has taught me that when a game seems too good to be true, it probably is. So imagine my surprise when I was 8 hours into Hogwarts Legacy and realized the game was exactly what I hoped for, and more. This game truly does live up to the hype!
    I would have given it a 10/10 but sadly I had to deduct a point for the fact that even after the day 1 patch, the performance of the game isn't exactly great. I'm playing the game on an RTX 4080 with a Ryzen 7 5800X and 32GB of RAM, on a 4k monitor, and even with DLSS set to Balanced and DLSS frame generation turned on I would get unacceptably low framerates when traveling through the castle, which seemed to get worse over time. Restarting the game helped minimize this, which makes me believe the game must be suffering a memory leak. I hope this will get patched soon so I can give this game a 10/10!
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  42. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    So far this is probably the best game i ever played and I've been playing games for about 25 years, go ahead people enjoy this one, its one of those once in a life time games
  43. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    I’ve never been a Harry Potter fan, I watched the films and thought they were good but didn’t go crazy for them. That all said, this game is truly going to be a contender for game of the year. Like all games I play I take my time, I do as many side quests as I can and occasionally dip into the story to break things up. Im 14 hours into the game and it seems I have hardly scratched theI’ve never been a Harry Potter fan, I watched the films and thought they were good but didn’t go crazy for them. That all said, this game is truly going to be a contender for game of the year. Like all games I play I take my time, I do as many side quests as I can and occasionally dip into the story to break things up. Im 14 hours into the game and it seems I have hardly scratched the surface of this very well crafted game. The fighting mechanics are relatively fresh and took a while to get used to but they work well, very well in fact. Visually it’s stunning and on the PS5 there are many visual options to choose from. You can go all eye candy with Fidelity & Ray tracing all the way to HFR performance in which I get 117fps. All in all this game is very well designed, very well crafted and polished like an expensive, shiny brand new sports car. Expand
  44. Feb 15, 2023
    9
    No Spoilers here, really fun game. Graphics are great, spell play is fun and just started flying. I have about 12 hours played so far and you totally lose track of time while in game. I like the fact that you can mod your outfits to what you like (as you collect more). I don't get the fuss about this, i have met two gay couples and one trans so far...why are people bent out of shape over this?
  45. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Graphics: 10
    Performance: 10
    Mechanics: 9 Story: 8 Nostalgia: 1000000000000 What an unreal experience. I'm glad they slightly delayed game to put the finishing touches on it. The graphics were fantastic. So happy they invested so much money into this game to make it the best experience possible. As for performance, I only played on performance mode (60fps) because I just don't
    Graphics: 10
    Performance: 10
    Mechanics: 9
    Story: 8
    Nostalgia: 1000000000000

    What an unreal experience. I'm glad they slightly delayed game to put the finishing touches on it. The graphics were fantastic. So happy they invested so much money into this game to make it the best experience possible.

    As for performance, I only played on performance mode (60fps) because I just don't think the game would've flowed as well at 30fps, but at 60fps especially during fights OR on a broomstick it felt good. Mechanics were mostly good overall, however, it did feel like at times dodging was a bit clunky but that was my own negative.

    The story was fine, not going to go into details about it but the story for me felt like a secondary thing compared to exploring. I found it hard to invest in some of the characters and some of the characters were definitely afterthoughts, but it was a good enough story in the end.

    Overall I gave the game 9/10.
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  46. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Great story, mechanics, and world. I hope those that seek to combat the toxic attitudes of JK Rowling consider joining trans rights orgs and donate to the Trevor project
  47. Jun 19, 2023
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed my time with this game and it was a dream as a Harry Potter fan. However I do have some issues with it. First of all your choices aren't really meaningful. They have no impact on the game and this includes your house. They have no impact on the story in any way really. Another issues is the lack of a New Game Plus, this would drastically increase the replayability of theThoroughly enjoyed my time with this game and it was a dream as a Harry Potter fan. However I do have some issues with it. First of all your choices aren't really meaningful. They have no impact on the game and this includes your house. They have no impact on the story in any way really. Another issues is the lack of a New Game Plus, this would drastically increase the replayability of the game. I don't really feel like replaying and starting from scratch after the combos have already been discovered. But overrall a very good game if you're a Harry Potter fan and definitely recommended. Expand
  48. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    I'm not a huge Harry Potter fan, but this games has really kindled my interested in the universe. It is an immersive and well crafted single player experience.
  49. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    This is by the far the best game ever made in 2023 so far. It’s an amazing game! Bought the deluxe edition and played over 3 hours of it so far! Pro’s - Excellent Open World design and exploration
    - Fun combat and challenging - Amazing Graphics - Great Story - Heaps of Customisation Cons - Very few technical issues
    Overall this game is very fun and as a big Harry Potter fan I’m just so
    This is by the far the best game ever made in 2023 so far. It’s an amazing game! Bought the deluxe edition and played over 3 hours of it so far! Pro’s - Excellent Open World design and exploration
    - Fun combat and challenging - Amazing Graphics - Great Story - Heaps of Customisation Cons - Very few technical issues

    Overall this game is very fun and as a big Harry Potter fan I’m just so surprised of how well the game turned out. It was well worth the wait and I highly recommend this game
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  50. Mar 22, 2023
    9
    Great characters, excellent story, and enjoyable combat. I wish you could engage more with the NPCs but that’s a minor issue. The game really makes you feel like you are at Hogwarts. I highly recommend it.
  51. Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game, not perfect, but quite close. A generously sized open world with a tonne of detail, rich visuals and design. Good character customization and clothing/gear. Decent dialog, story and fan service. Good music and SFX, a lot of collectibles which aren't completely dull and add something (like your customizable room of requirement) plus animal riding and beast taming reminiscentFantastic game, not perfect, but quite close. A generously sized open world with a tonne of detail, rich visuals and design. Good character customization and clothing/gear. Decent dialog, story and fan service. Good music and SFX, a lot of collectibles which aren't completely dull and add something (like your customizable room of requirement) plus animal riding and beast taming reminiscent of Sonic Adventure 2's Chao garden from Dreamcast. Excellent combat too with customizable spell layouts and leveling for fun combos. A must have.

    Ignore the 0* reviews, salty individuals from a certain toxic and increasingly aggressive community, they haven't played the game reading some of their reviews. Try it for yourself.
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  52. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Definitely game of the year contender. Open world fantasy at top of its level. Will not disappoint
  53. Feb 22, 2023
    9
    Seen individually the mechanics aren't anything special. But the sum of its parts is quite good and addictive enough to keep playing. this is coming from a non woke, non harry potter fan.
  54. Feb 25, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was amazing see the movies location in the same way that I saw in London WB studios and Universal Parks. A truly fan-service with excellent gameplay, the game has minor bugs, but this doesn’t affect the final rate. This is only 9 because [spoiler] doesn’t have quidditch’s game - Hope to see a DLC soon! Expand
  55. Jun 17, 2023
    9
    The game is fantastic. My only gripe is that it doesn't hold much replayability after you beat it. I wasn't too keen on 100% it either. But I definitely did enjoy my time with it.
  56. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Esse jogo é um sonho realizado... Ambientação e trilha sonora incriveis, uso das magias aplicadas de forma perfeita, só faltou ter quadribol e dementadores para ser perfeito
  57. Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Masterpiece, other then some MAJOR trophy bugs. Massive collectors edition bug wont allow you to platinum the game, very bad on the games part. I Never watched a harry potter movie or read a harry potter book and Im loving the game, gorgeous design! wow.!There are a lot of bugs but not that bad on PS5. The exploration in this world is amazing and I never thought a wand for combat would beMasterpiece, other then some MAJOR trophy bugs. Massive collectors edition bug wont allow you to platinum the game, very bad on the games part. I Never watched a harry potter movie or read a harry potter book and Im loving the game, gorgeous design! wow.!There are a lot of bugs but not that bad on PS5. The exploration in this world is amazing and I never thought a wand for combat would be this good, customization is what I like & gameplay is awesome. The details in hogwarts is breathtaking, the graphics are good, especially in hogwarts, and I love the map. Some of the voice acting isnt good and the customization of the protagonist voice causes him to sound a bit like a robot. I noticed the lighting inside hogwarts flashes also. Overall this game is a banger! great job devs! Expand
  58. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    I have never been much of a Harry Potter fan. I think it was a little bit past my time. But this game intrigued me because I like open world RPGs. I have only been in for a few days but they really nailed it here. The story is good. The fighting mechanics are very well done. The map is dense and feels very alive. You can easily get lost in the vastness of the school or out in the world.I have never been much of a Harry Potter fan. I think it was a little bit past my time. But this game intrigued me because I like open world RPGs. I have only been in for a few days but they really nailed it here. The story is good. The fighting mechanics are very well done. The map is dense and feels very alive. You can easily get lost in the vastness of the school or out in the world. And I am so glad it's not a live service game. I am so glad to see the amount of people avoiding the ridiculous boycott because the time and energy they development team spend on this game clearly shows. Expand
  59. Jul 20, 2023
    9
    A richly detailed world with fun gameplay and fun stories makes Hogwarts Legacy the ultimate Harry Potter experience, even if you don't know a lick of the stories. Full review:

    With the plethora of open-world video games flooding the market, they're becoming increasing cookie cutter, with most adopting Ubisoft's formula of icon-filled maps and side stories to complete. My biggest gripe
    A richly detailed world with fun gameplay and fun stories makes Hogwarts Legacy the ultimate Harry Potter experience, even if you don't know a lick of the stories. Full review:

    With the plethora of open-world video games flooding the market, they're becoming increasing cookie cutter, with most adopting Ubisoft's formula of icon-filled maps and side stories to complete. My biggest gripe with these games, though, is how often they feel empty. Even Breath of the Wild, though unanimously praised for its innovation, didn't have a great "open world." The bulk of interesting map points are tied to aesthetically copy/pasted temples and simple puzzles for minimally rewarding Korok seeds; but this is just to highlight how special it is when an open world game makes the world feel truly realized, and that's probably Hogwarts Legacy's biggest strength.

    Exploring the castle grounds and its surrounding areas always feels rewarding and interesting, and it's helped by the uniquely rich world of the Harry Potter universe. As someone who's seen the movies but never really got "into" the whole franchise, I was entranced by all the flora and fauna, all the characters' and their stories, all the background details, and of course all the cool spells you can learn.

    Hogwarts Legacy's combat plays like a spellcasting class in Dark Souls, without the tremendous challenge. You lock on to opponents, hit them with combos utilizing your various spells like Incendio to light them on fire or Accio to yank them towards you, and dodge roll or parry their attacks. At its core, HL's combat is simple but once you start unlocking Talents, you can really tailor it to your playstyle. Luckily, despite the late game becoming a bit repetitive, utilizing talents keeps the combat feeling fresh and consistently fun, even if it becomes diminishing returns after a certain point.

    The story is intriguing, but it's clear that the game is meant to be played by a younger audience as well. It doesn't go anywhere super controversial or interesting beyond its initial story, but the cast that comprises both the main story and its side quests are all fun and engaging, adding to the beautifully realized world of Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, etc.

    Graphically, the game really shines and while it likely won't contend with Horizon or The Last of Us for truly mind-blowing, it's incredible how real the world and its inhabitants feel considering how fanciful and magical they all are. You'll get the usual uncanny valley in some facial animations and often hear the same voice lines over and over as you traverse the world, but these are minor gripes for what otherwise feels like a lived-in universe with gorgeous foliage, skyboxes, and of course all the bombastic special effects when the magic starts flying.

    Hogwarts Legacy is a win-win: it's the ultimate Harry Potter experience for those who got into the franchise while also being a great introduction to the universe for total newbies. Even without the HP knowledge, it's a fantastic, dense open-world experience that feels as fun as it is to watch and listen. Once you feel the groove in combat, it's hard not to smirk when you take down a troll or an evil wizard with a thunderous bolt of lightning or disarming them and beating them with their own weapons. THIS should be the blueprint for open world games going forward, as well as video game adaptations.
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  60. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Great game, with a great story. Impressive graphics. Everything I found to be engaging in a worthy addition to the Harry Potter lore. Happily enjoying my time in this game.
  61. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Everything you could want in a game set in the Harry Potter world. There are a few nitpicky things that keep me from giving it a 10/10, but those are really just a me thing. Other than those things the game is excellent. Experienced very little to no bugs on the PS5 in Fidelity mode, which is rare for games now a days.
  62. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Really loving this game so far, enjoyed the movies and books and to walk around the world is amazing.
  63. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Having a blast with it right now. Not even a HP fan myself but overall it's a extremely charming game with great music, voice acting, and graphics are pretty great. The combat is really fun as well. A must have for anybody wanting a fun open world game.
  64. Apr 19, 2023
    9
    Everything I wanted from a Harry Potter game. Great RPG if slightly easy at times.
  65. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Really really enjoyed the game. I’ve completed main story, I still have some side quests to do but very happy with it. Only thing I’d like is a morality system, there isn’t really any repercussion for using dark arts
  66. Mar 31, 2023
    9
    The magic is real.
    I finished the game but I'm not ready to leave Hogwarts yet :(
  67. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Amazing game! The feeling of immersion and the amazing detail is revolutionary. I haven’t had any gameplay issue and frame rate is fine. My only complaint is people think it’s funny to spoil the game online but this game is all about the gameplay and immersion so I’m enjoying it still.
  68. Feb 25, 2023
    9
    After 49 hours playthrough so far of Hogwarts Legacy, I am happy with my purchase. Great game and a lot of value for money! I am going to go for 100% completion with this gem.
  69. Feb 16, 2023
    9
    It's a really cool game, I'm just a few hours in and I can't wait to get back to it. Very cool world, game looks great, I'm not a huge harry potter fan but my wife is and favorite thing about this game is that she likes playing this game! (she doesn't play games).
  70. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Its a really fun RPG with a nice soundtrack, good graphics and beautiful design. I watched the movies long time ago so I just remember a few things but either way it didn’t affect my understanding of the game so far. Game runs pretty great, haven’t noticed any major bugs to my surprise. Very solid early-release launch.
  71. Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Хорошая игра.
    Рад, что лишена трансгендерной грязи.
    игре не мешало бы полировка - а так в целом не плохо. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good game. I'm glad I don't have any transgender dirt. the game would not hurt polishing - and so in general is not bad.
    Хорошая игра.
    Рад, что лишена трансгендерной грязи.
    игре не мешало бы полировка - а так в целом не плохо.
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    Good game.
    I'm glad I don't have any transgender dirt.
    the game would not hurt polishing - and so in general is not bad.
  72. Feb 14, 2023
    9
    This game is dream for all Potter Fans, it makes so much fun. The Battlesytem is great and the Story, too. The World is created with so much love for Detail.BUY this beautyful Game.
  73. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    almost perfect game.. the world is amazing. combat is excellent. the only ok (its not even that bad) thing is the loot system which is kind of RPG looter style without much depth.
  74. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Perhaps I'm biased because I had such low expectations, but it's a real solid game. Most elements are well implemented, though the UI could be more suble imo, feels a bit ubisoft-esque, with its information.

    [Semi spoilers but not really:] Some people have given it a low score because they claim the "twist" is predictable, but it's Harry Potter, since when was it not some silly British
    Perhaps I'm biased because I had such low expectations, but it's a real solid game. Most elements are well implemented, though the UI could be more suble imo, feels a bit ubisoft-esque, with its information.

    [Semi spoilers but not really:]
    Some people have given it a low score because they claim the "twist" is predictable, but it's Harry Potter, since when was it not some silly British schoolchildren story? Predictability doesn't detract from it to be honest, those must be the anti-Rowling crowd that look for any excuse to **** on the game, be it valid or not.
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  75. Feb 12, 2023
    9
    In short, I've never been a fan of this Universe. I didn't grow up with Harry Potter and I'm surprised that I can't tear myself away from this game ... everything just played ... I'm already after 20 hours and the end is not in sight ... I'm very pleasantly surprised and recommend it even to non-fans.
  76. Mar 25, 2023
    9
    really good game and atmosphere, really enjoyed playing it. The only thing i didn't like is the really shot main story. The main story didn't even touch all regions from the map. which was really sad.
  77. Feb 12, 2023
    9
    Its really good. Graphics, gameplay, the open world, everything feels really good. The only reason its not a 10/10 is cause in direct comparison god of war for example felt EVEN greater. Not to take anything away from this game its still absolutely fantastic.
  78. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    A Magical game, accumulated more than 15 hours in the game, the best asset of this game is the combat itself very complicated combat yet an exciting way to play using range magic, I like the combos where you can create ways to pummel and get huge damage to your opponent. Aesthetics is great considering the ambiance of the game it works perfectly. Exploration is also good but kindaA Magical game, accumulated more than 15 hours in the game, the best asset of this game is the combat itself very complicated combat yet an exciting way to play using range magic, I like the combos where you can create ways to pummel and get huge damage to your opponent. Aesthetics is great considering the ambiance of the game it works perfectly. Exploration is also good but kinda repetitive but most are okayish I just wished that the puzzled were a bit more complicated but things like capturing beasts are rather fun, other game mechs such as the room requirement were also addictive you will find yourself locked in, and spending more hours collecting items just to unlock certain items and setting up the room the way you want it.

    The one thing that I dislike is the limited types of enemies hopefully at the later part I'll be encountering the different unique types of mobs aside from dubogs, trolls, undead, wolf and spiders.

    Story since I'm not half way yet, I would say it looks promising regarding the Ancient Magic.

    Overall the game is a solid 9/10, with amazing combat and a beautiful aesthetic of a magical world.
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  79. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Great game and the fact that it makes troons seethe is just the cherry on top.
  80. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Hogwarts Legacy is a steller game. The developers have truly captured the vibe feel and essence of Hogawarts and the surrounding areas from the Books/Movies. The gameplay is fun, inventive and has kept me interested through the 20 plus hours I've played thus far. There is no controversy here, the game is great and you should Def play.
  81. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    This game has exceeded any expectations I had. I am completely lost in the beautifully crafted world and its mysteries. The combat is engaging and fun, the side quests and exploration will provide hours of additional meaningful content as well. You can tell how much love, attention to detail and effort the devs put into this game as they have created quite the experience. The classes areThis game has exceeded any expectations I had. I am completely lost in the beautifully crafted world and its mysteries. The combat is engaging and fun, the side quests and exploration will provide hours of additional meaningful content as well. You can tell how much love, attention to detail and effort the devs put into this game as they have created quite the experience. The classes are also fun and interesting to attend. I’m not a fan of the fading to black to get to next scenes and I did have a bug while diving under the water (character never came back up and had to fast travel to a location). It’s not a perfect game but it is everything I had hoped for and obviously more, one of the funnest games I’ve played in a very long time. Even if you know nothing about the lore and universe, this game is magical and feels great to play. It’s also very easy to play so anyone can pick this up and get immersed and have a great time with it. Pick it up asap if you have not, you will NOT be disappointed. Expand
  82. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Great game, great story, great graphics, and you get to explore Hogwarts as a Witch or Wizard, what’s not to like. Only thing I found disappointing was how it didn’t matter what kind of wand I used, they would all perform the same, so wands are just purely for aesthetic purposes in terms of picking of your own wood, core, etc.
  83. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    My 10 year old self is crying. What a game!! There's games that look better, there's game that play better but very few can capture the magic.
  84. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    This game is just spectacular!
    If you're worried if its worth the money it definitely is you won't be disappointed My main concern was if I'd enjoy the combat and let me just say I was pleasantly surprised at just how fun and rewarding combat feels. The world is so magical as one would expect and hogwarts is just on another level. You could explore it for hours I'm 19 hrs in and I'm still
    This game is just spectacular!
    If you're worried if its worth the money it definitely is you won't be disappointed My main concern was if I'd enjoy the combat and let me just say I was pleasantly surprised at just how fun and rewarding combat feels. The world is so magical as one would expect and hogwarts is just on another level. You could explore it for hours I'm 19 hrs in and I'm still finding secrets, a must buy for anyone who just wants to escape to another world and get lost, literally time flys by as its that enjoyable. Please don't listen to all the hate you can tell alot of passion and hard work has been put into this absolute masterpiece. I've not seen any bugs myself so thats a big bonus.

    The game is just wonderful and full of surprises
    You owe it to yourself to experience this game 100% game of the year contender!
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  85. Feb 25, 2023
    9
    A great opportunity to experience the atmosphere of JK Rowling's magical world
  86. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    The game is very very good - the depth and open world in general delivers more than I expected. Fighting is open and brutal which also surprised me in a positive way. I love the game.

    Only cons are that the diversity seems a bit artificial - in the end the woke society is anyway not satisfied so I think we don't need to pump games up with loads of diversity stuff in a 200 year old world.
    The game is very very good - the depth and open world in general delivers more than I expected. Fighting is open and brutal which also surprised me in a positive way. I love the game.

    Only cons are that the diversity seems a bit artificial - in the end the woke society is anyway not satisfied so I think we don't need to pump games up with loads of diversity stuff in a 200 year old world. Also, the game missed out on becoming one of the best games ever - since some features obviously are missing, like moral effects on behaviour and a flexible story line; only few gear where the magic stick and the houses are more or less only design tools - what a lost opportunity!
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  87. May 5, 2023
    9
    Я получило именно то, что и хотел от этой игры. Можно авада-кедаврить, летать на метле, выращивать всякую хрень, варить зелья, одеваться как ̶ч̶е̶р̶т волшебник и исследовать Хогвартс.
  88. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Putting aside all the controversy and nonsense surrounding Rowling and the franchise, I have to say that this game is very good. It's rare that a game brings me into it's world so easily, the last time was probably Witcher 3. The game looks incredible and the music is generally very close to the film score and is very enjoyable. The gameplay is overall satisfying and fun, nothing massivelyPutting aside all the controversy and nonsense surrounding Rowling and the franchise, I have to say that this game is very good. It's rare that a game brings me into it's world so easily, the last time was probably Witcher 3. The game looks incredible and the music is generally very close to the film score and is very enjoyable. The gameplay is overall satisfying and fun, nothing massively complex but it doesn't really need to be to still keep you engaged. My only real issues are the story and the glitches, the glitches are to be expected from any large open world game but can still become a bit aggravating and the story is weak overall but I put most of that on the need to set the game in Hogwarts. You have to be a fifth year and not a first year because otherwise the game would just be a school years simulator and very similar to the main story from the books but this causes a lot of issues in the story overall.TLDR a very good game with some issues but massively impressive for a tie in game and for a developer without a particularly great reputation. Expand
  89. Feb 18, 2023
    9
    I'm very early one, level 20 or so and love this game. Put out more JK Rowling stuff so I can support her
  90. Jul 5, 2023
    9
    Muy entretenido de jugar y terminar, con un buen sistema de progresión y muchos easter eggs para los fanáticos de Harry Potter. Si no eres fanático de la saga, sigue siendo entretenido de jugar.

    Lo bueno, es que es muy entretenido, con buena progresión y con mucho por hacer. Lo no tan bueno, la historia y OST, ambos, sin ninguna ambición y nada destacable. Lo malo, los bugs del
    Muy entretenido de jugar y terminar, con un buen sistema de progresión y muchos easter eggs para los fanáticos de Harry Potter. Si no eres fanático de la saga, sigue siendo entretenido de jugar.

    Lo bueno, es que es muy entretenido, con buena progresión y con mucho por hacer.

    Lo no tan bueno, la historia y OST, ambos, sin ninguna ambición y nada destacable.

    Lo malo, los bugs del sistema de trofeos, los cuales me quitaron las ganas de rejugarlo y la razón del 9 de 10.
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  91. Sep 3, 2023
    9
    com quase 20h de jogos posso dizer que Avalanche conseguio entregar uma obra prima em forma de jogo. Combate simplificado e viciante, sem 100 poções diferentes e vários equipamentos descartáveis. personalize a aparencia que preferir com o melhor status possível e tome apenas poções que fazem sentido no combate. História bem construída com personagens bem elaborados. Trilha sonora e efeitoscom quase 20h de jogos posso dizer que Avalanche conseguio entregar uma obra prima em forma de jogo. Combate simplificado e viciante, sem 100 poções diferentes e vários equipamentos descartáveis. personalize a aparencia que preferir com o melhor status possível e tome apenas poções que fazem sentido no combate. História bem construída com personagens bem elaborados. Trilha sonora e efeitos sonoros completos e criam uma boa memória. mundo interessante e unico, desde o castelo de hogwarts, vilarejo de hogsmead e as terras altas. Pra quem é fã de harry potter é obrigatório o jogo. Pra quem é fã de jogos de mundo aberto com bom elementos de RPG também. Seja feliz e jogue Expand
  92. Mar 27, 2023
    9
    8.8 / 10

    Another video game that introduced me to a brand new world I never once jumped into. Hogwarts Legacy does everything it needed to right, if it was going to succeed, and then some. My only real gripe with this game was I wished there was more time with each professor, or class time, and that there were more reasons to enter a cave, instead of just finding a single chest
    8.8 / 10

    Another video game that introduced me to a brand new world I never once jumped into. Hogwarts Legacy does everything it needed to right, if it was going to succeed, and then some. My only real gripe with this game was I wished there was more time with each professor, or class time, and that there were more reasons to enter a cave, instead of just finding a single chest unguarded. Every other gameplay mechanic, exploration and story-beat was dang near perfect.
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  93. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Es un juego que capta muy bien la esencia de Harry Potter, sin estar ambientado en la misma época te sientes en el universo de Harry Potter, vas a clase, aprendes magia, la historia es interesante ...
    Sin duda alguna un juegazo que los fans y no tan fans de Harry Potter deberían probar

    Lo que no me gusta, es que te obligan a hacer contenido secundario para hacer lo principal
  94. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    The game beautifully captures the look and feel of being a student at hogwarts in the late 1800’s. While some bugs persist, they’re nothing a few quick patches can’t fix, plus there was nothing game breaking. Gorgeous graphics persist in every inch of the game from Hogwarts to Hogsmede to the coast down south. Every character is greatly voiced, though lip sync could use some improvement.The game beautifully captures the look and feel of being a student at hogwarts in the late 1800’s. While some bugs persist, they’re nothing a few quick patches can’t fix, plus there was nothing game breaking. Gorgeous graphics persist in every inch of the game from Hogwarts to Hogsmede to the coast down south. Every character is greatly voiced, though lip sync could use some improvement. The story isn’t anything special but it’s written extremely well. Expand
  95. Apr 30, 2023
    9
    Игра - огонь! Фанаты вселенной в восторге, что еще нужно? А да задобрить больных людей и конечно же бойкотировать, так и живем.
  96. Feb 17, 2023
    9
    Not a Harry Potter fan. I have just seen the first movies few days ago, but boy oh boy this game is fun. I love the magic combos you can do and exploring the open worlds is so fascinating and rewarding. Pretty much a complete game. A bit too much chat sometimes and going from point A to point B and some dungeons can get boring but still a great game overall I would give a solid 9.
  97. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Great game, definitely made by and for people who grew up reading the books and watching the films.

    Pros: -large open detailed world that captures the feel and look of JKRs world. -A fully realized and explorable Hogwarts. -Combat feels great once you start unlocking spell combos and ancient magic. -Transmog system works flawlessly, no going around looking like a magic hobo for the stats
    Great game, definitely made by and for people who grew up reading the books and watching the films.

    Pros: -large open detailed world that captures the feel and look of JKRs world.
    -A fully realized and explorable Hogwarts.
    -Combat feels great once you start unlocking spell combos and ancient magic.
    -Transmog system works flawlessly, no going around looking like a magic hobo for the stats
    -Compelling story that gets you going into the mystery plot right from the start.

    Cons: -The game is definitely a slow start, somewhat excessively so, and it takes about 6-8 hours for any open world exploration to worth the effort since a lot of content is locked behind certain spells.
    -Facial animation isn’t terrible, but does looks somewhat dated and janky. Feels very 2015.
    -Some occasionally pop in, particularly with NPCs who will randomly appear and disappear.
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  98. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Games amazing and it just has so much to do. Really enjoyed growing plants and breeding beasts among other things lots of content to be had.
  99. Jul 8, 2023
    9
    It really gets most things right. Amazing combat system, great gear customizability, beautiful graphics and a large world to seamlessly explore. My one complaint is that many of the characters, and by extension many secondary missions are a bit of a bore and a filler. The main story makes up for it however.
  100. Mar 31, 2023
    9
    surely one of the best games of this year! made for the fans. It's a pit they don't have time to put quidditch in this game
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 96 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 96
  2. Negative: 0 out of 96
  1. 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.
  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. 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.