Hogwarts Legacy

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8.6

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  1. The_kman
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    Finally a good Harry Potter game! While the time wasters (collectibles, platinum trophy) were annoying, the story and spells were terrific and definitely worth the whole experience.
    Pros: story, characters, and charm
    Cons: Pointless collectibles, no quidditch
    Score: 8/10
  2. GreenMenace
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    Hogwarts Legacy is a great game, but it falls short of being a masterpiece because of some oversights and awkward moments.

    Pros Lots of collectibles Simple, but satisfying puzzles Fluid, easy to understand combat Exploration Music / Art Cons Rudimentary Tutorials Limited Voice Acting Disrupted Theme Empty School What does Hogwarts Legacy excel at? It excels at    Hogwarts Legacy is a great game, but it falls short of being a masterpiece because of some oversights and awkward moments.

    Pros

    Lots of collectibles
    Simple, but satisfying puzzles
    Fluid, easy to understand combat
    Exploration
    Music / Art

    Cons

    Rudimentary Tutorials
    Limited Voice Acting
    Disrupted Theme
    Empty School

    What does Hogwarts Legacy excel at? It excels at “collecting” stuff. You collect spells, potions, and complete a list of tasks for rewards. The other part Hogwarts Legacy does very well is its combat. I was very skeptical of it going in, but both the simple puzzles and the combat are satisfying; but also very repetitive.

    The game’s a lot of fun. It’s a little cutscene heavy at the start, but a lot went into the music and art to make players feel like they really are at Hogwarts. For example, each dorm room has unique architecture. It’s nothing short of awesome.

    The story and characters were, for the most part, great. I appreciated the thought that went into some puns made by the characters and the lore scattered throughout the world kept me engaged. I found myself rooting for some of the characters. For me, the game really picked up once I could fly.

    Tutorials were barebones, which often meant it took a little extra time to figure out. The Alohomora spell in particular I couldn’t figure out until I looked it up on the internet. Another aspect of the game that fell a little short was the quantity of voice actors. It felt like all the villains had the same one or two voices. I know that the protagonist had a limited number of voices to choose from. I can understand some overlap, but it felt a little like missed potential there.

    Wandering around the school or interacting with characters, you always do so *alone*. While I may have liked certain characters, and some characters may have invited me to do a couple things, I didn’t really feel like I was making friends. This led me to believe that I would prefer a social-focused take on Hogwarts. Fun as the combat is, I’d prefer to get into mischief and interact with other characters.

    The last criticism I have is how the theme was disrupted because the game was trying too hard to be diverse. There were too many accents in the game. I wanted to feel like I was in Great Britain, but you have transfer students and transfer professors who are given the limelight for good chunks of the game, and I would have rather stuck with the British accent OR gone to a magical school in another country and stuck to THAT accent. If it were a Wizarding school in France, then I want a French culture, if it was one in Korea, I’d want a Korean culture—I’d be irritated if English characters weaved their way in as an integral part of the game. I want a celebration of culture. And I want an imperfect cast of characters—that includes artistic license to create good and evil characters without things getting political.

    In conclusion, this is a good game. This game IS very diverse. Improve the secondary characters, or the puzzles, or increase the number of voice actors and added quidditch, or improve the “school” feel of the game and you’d have a masterpiece. I’ve heard rumors of an intended sequel, but to capture my interest, the game must improve its core gameplay by making the game feel less like a repetitive collection grind.    … Expand
  3. 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)
  4. Cedoch
    Feb 28, 2023
    5
    Le jeu est très haché, il faut à chaque fois repasser par le menu pour afficher la carte qui est longue à s’afficher, monter sur son balai n’est pas toujours très évident : combinaison de touches qui ne marche pas rapidement. Jongler avec les sorts et autres aussi assez ennuyant. Bref le monde est joli mais il manque quelque chose, une fluidité dans le jeu et dans l’aventure. À mon avis,Le jeu est très haché, il faut à chaque fois repasser par le menu pour afficher la carte qui est longue à s’afficher, monter sur son balai n’est pas toujours très évident : combinaison de touches qui ne marche pas rapidement. Jongler avec les sorts et autres aussi assez ennuyant. Bref le monde est joli mais il manque quelque chose, une fluidité dans le jeu et dans l’aventure. À mon avis, c’est plus réservé aux fans de la saga qu’aux autres joueurs… Expand
  5. 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
  6. Flashyboy89
    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.
  7. 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
  8. hmlott
    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).
  9. 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
  10. reviewdude92
    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.
  11. RYZE-ICONIC
    Aug 19, 2023
    6
    It's one of the most boring games I've ever played in my life. The character design lacks creativity, the sound is good, and the world is beautiful in some places. The puzzles are enjoyable, but that's about it. The rest is just dull. The story is slow-paced and the tasks are boring.
  12. krasnoyarsky
    Jun 18, 2023
    6
    Overall it's a little boring and in time it gets to be more a chore rather than a fun time.

    Graphics are amazing and some of the views are really breathtaking, especially with good lighting. The gameplay however is repeatable and the story is not so engaging. After a time it gets boring and predictable. A huge minus is a complete lack of logic when it comes to in-game morality - you    Overall it's a little boring and in time it gets to be more a chore rather than a fun time.

    Graphics are amazing and some of the views are really breathtaking, especially with good lighting.
    The gameplay however is repeatable and the story is not so engaging. After a time it gets boring and predictable.
    A huge minus is a complete lack of logic when it comes to in-game morality - you can choose to learn unforgivable curses but if you choose not to your character will be much weaker. You can cast Avada Kedavra as much as you like and it is really powerful, but the game does not punish you in any way for using those curses, there's no morality system of any kind. The NPCs also do not response to you being esentially a dark wizard. This translates to a fact that you are a teenage student and yet you slaughter your enemies by the hundreds - literally killing them, not stunning or putting to sleep - you murder them, a teenage studnet at Hogwarts... and the game does not acknowledge it in any way - it is a huge immersion breaker.
    Another big downside is how NPCs approach you as a player - everyone is so nice to you and polite, it feels more like a children's fairy tale rather than a beliveble world. Paired togather with the whole curses system and killing mentioned above, it makes for a chaotic mixture of an unbelievable world.

    A big plus is satisfying animation when it comes to collectables and beasts. But it gets repeatable after w while.

    The ending is incredibly boring and predictable as it leaves you wiht a complete lack of satistaftion.

    In the end I would not return to this game as it is to big and gets boring after a while. Plus there are no real choices to be made so you would not see anything new with a second playthrough.    … Expand
  13. Eriksnb
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo do ano até o momento pra mim, pra quem gosta da franquia estará bem servido do mundo mágico de hogwarts!!!… Expand
  14. aemich
    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.
  15. doubledd1403
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    Meine Summary: Das Spiel geht ab wie Wingardium Leviosa und braucht kaum Reparo. Es hat in mir wieder ein Feuer entfacht wie Incedio. Sollen doch bitte die Transgender mit ihren Geminio Geschlechtern sich revelio, die dies so schlecht bewerten. Da kriege ich keinen Erecto. Ich geb dem Spiel meine volle Pretego. Mit Lumos bringe ich ans Licht 10/10
  16. Evenstar1985
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    This is the dream game for every fan of the Harry Potter/Wizarding world universe that everyone waited, the open world landscape is amazing, the plethora of spells combos you can do, THE MUSIC (especially the one before the last boss fight that "everyone" gathers) was magical, the story was executed perfectly and kept it mysterious and exiting to the very end, excellent combat mechanic andThis is the dream game for every fan of the Harry Potter/Wizarding world universe that everyone waited, the open world landscape is amazing, the plethora of spells combos you can do, THE MUSIC (especially the one before the last boss fight that "everyone" gathers) was magical, the story was executed perfectly and kept it mysterious and exiting to the very end, excellent combat mechanic and feels great on the Dualsense.

    For someone like me growing up with HP movies but never became a fan (maybe I should had read the books instead), this game sparked me a new interest for the HP universe.    … Expand
  17. Lonitx
    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.    … Expand
  18. Impulse02099
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I used to wish for a fully-realized open-world Wizarding World to get made one day, and Avalanche Software went above and beyond to get that childhood wish of mine fulfilled. It’s one of the best games I’ve ever played.
  19. M_13
    Jul 17, 2023
    2
    Great Hogwarts simulator but other than that it has a big wasted potential on its plot and classes. The one who are responsible of this game should've checked out the parts of class simulations in Bully.
  20. Tomicsavo
    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.
  21. VTHokies1999
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Really captures the HP world. I had a lot of fun with the game and I'm not the biggest HP fan. Really good combat and interesting story.
  22. PlayerBoy95
    Mar 1, 2023
    3
    What starts as an interesting experience is quickly replaced by boredom and monotony. Couldn't push myself to finish, it's just a lot of uninspired quests and lackluster combat with mediocre puzzles.

    Even the setting doesn't cut it for me.
  23. 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.
  24. Infinete
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, great graphics, compelling characters, fluid combat, a crazy amount of side content. Hoping for DLC
  25. Nando2k2
    Jun 15, 2023
    4
    Pros: Game environment and the soundtrack. Those literally carry the entire game.

    Cons: The character dialogue is comically horrible, the character models are far too similar, where characters look like re-hashed variants of each other with different names, and the game design is one of the worst I have ever experienced. Calling this game open world is a far cry from what it is. The UI    Pros: Game environment and the soundtrack. Those literally carry the entire game.

    Cons: The character dialogue is comically horrible, the character models are far too similar, where characters look like re-hashed variants of each other with different names, and the game design is one of the worst I have ever experienced. Calling this game open world is a far cry from what it is. The UI and map system are pretty trash too. The story is just as bad as everything else and the combat is super repetitive. Glitches and bugs galore. Just bad, overall.

    Conclusion: A proper open-world RPG, you would think, would be games such as The Witcher 3, Elder Scrolls, etc...this one, ain't it. As a trophy hunter, I like to enjoy the games that I plat, but this one is slog. Wait for a deep sale if you intend to purchase this game.    … Expand
  26. Boomlahood
    Mar 11, 2023
    8
    Story was ok but as a huge potter fan I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I’m excited to see what happens in the future for this franchise.
  27. Aszach
    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.    … Expand
  28. Casjamin
    Feb 25, 2023
    5
    Basically a reskinned Ubisoft rpg. Fun for 15-20 hours, then gets super repetitive and ultimately boring. Bonus point for being able to fly the broom tho
  29. sandronguyen
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    The game has everything a Harry Potter fan could ever dreamt of in a video game (beside Quidditch), it's like my childhood dream comes to life. The combat is also surprisingly satisfying although I didn't expect much from it at first. And it works really well on the PS5 right at launch, that alone is a huge thumbs up, every Graphics modes works exactly how it's supposed to.
  30. yangfanhong
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    The Hogwarts castle is indeed well build and fascinating to explore. And the combat Is also satisfying.
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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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