Hogwarts Legacy

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3361 Ratings

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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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 96 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 12 out of 96
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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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