Hogwarts Legacy

 PlayStation 5
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3361 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 277 out of 3361
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  1. Benniphx
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best open world RPGs of our time. It is up there with the Witcher3. Played 30 hours so far and loving it.
  2. Tayvs03
    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.
  3. bex038
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Its really a great game! Not only for fans but for everyone who wants to enter the world of magic :D
  4. veeringwhim
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    The most incredibly detailed castle is only the surface of this true love letter to the series and the fans.
  5. uwnbaw
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Best Harry Potter game so far. Good graphics, fun mechanics, lots of collectibles in a open world. Disregard the negative reviews, written by grown up MEN trying to boycott the game over stuff unrelated to the game
  6. Valcorin
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Great graphics, engaging quests, and just lots of fun. A must for any HP fan.
  7. IanT100
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Incredible open world Harry Potter game we have all dreamed of. Great work from Avalanche!
  8. Ykg
    Feb 9, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ich habe zuviel erwarted, und Hogwarts sieht super aus aber Storry existiert nicht habe nach 2 Stunden aufgehöhrt will mein geld zurück, das hätten andere Studios besser hingekriegt! Sieht aber toll aus und die Spielmechanik ist top einfach ohne storry und wir reden hier von einem Harry Potter Game, mehr storry geht einfach nicht. Wieso lassen sie sich nichts einfallen? Wer aktion und kulissen cool findet ok :)… Expand
  9. burgerregent
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    The Harry Potter game I’ve been waiting for. Captures the magic of the books and films perfectly. There are sooo many little details and the story is fun so far too.

    Ignore the negative reviews, they are not based on the game quality, they are simply HP and JK Rowling haters who can’t stand the idea of this being a good game that people are enjoying.
  10. Peacemaker4141
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Holy, this game is one of the most beautiful games I have ever played. This game does not miss and it lives up to the hype. Most definitely going down in my top 5 games ever played.
  11. DioBroji
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Honestly one of the best games released in years, allows for complete exploration, so much fun and so much story to expolre I dont think I'll be finished before a new game comes out
  12. Cloud9ine
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    The amount of detail, the lightning and the textures. Hogwarts legacy is all I asked for since I was 6. The game feels smooth on my end. Maybe some lighting glitches here and then but other that that? It’s a an amazing game. I never imagine the castle being that big. Good job devs
  13. Gregclsn
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    A solid 9/10 from me but putting a 10 to counter the review bombing of some sad individuals.

    About the game though. A beautiful game to experience. It's clear a lot of time went into designing Hogwarts and the area surrounding it. The amount of detail in the game and the graphics are just phenomenal! On top of that the atmosphere with ambience and music is on point. Gameplay wise the    A solid 9/10 from me but putting a 10 to counter the review bombing of some sad individuals.

    About the game though. A beautiful game to experience. It's clear a lot of time went into designing Hogwarts and the area surrounding it. The amount of detail in the game and the graphics are just phenomenal! On top of that the atmosphere with ambience and music is on point. Gameplay wise the game is very good as well. There is a heavy focus on exploration which just feels well done and rewarding with a good mix of puzzles. The combat is very good as well. The beginning obviously is quite basic since you only have a few spells but the further you get in the game with more spells unlocked and with more talents available, the combat just feels very smooth and satisfying. Difficulty is just right for me on normal, at times a bit challenging and at times not so much. The customization of your character is also pretty extensive with a good amount of options to choose from in the beginning and quite a big wardrobe of cosmetics to collect throughout the game. Quests are varied enough for me, they don't feel repetitive and I enjoy doing all the little side things the game has to offer. About the story I can't say much because I'm not super far into it but so far it's fine although nothing groundbreaking here.

    Overall a very enjoyable Adventure/RPG game to play, especially if you love the Harry Potter universe!    … Expand
  14. Abaddon666
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Review Hogwarts Legacy? Don't mind if I do. This is coming from someone that back in the early 2000's fell completely in love with the Wizarding World. Imagine my delight when the PC version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone allowed me explore Hogwarts. Not that I believed that game was better than other games. It wasn't. But I was blown away by the fact that I could explore a miniReview Hogwarts Legacy? Don't mind if I do. This is coming from someone that back in the early 2000's fell completely in love with the Wizarding World. Imagine my delight when the PC version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone allowed me explore Hogwarts. Not that I believed that game was better than other games. It wasn't. But I was blown away by the fact that I could explore a mini version of the Castle and find it's secrets, casting Alohomora on suspicious looking walls only to discover hidden chests. Well, Hogwarts Legacy took me all the way back to those days, only this time it feels like it finally got the love and attention a video game deserves, especially for this IP, full of potential. Put aside minor glitches and weird decisions (no Potions minigame to balance the tediousness of waiting for a potion to brew?), this is The Game that to me does feel like GOTY material, and set in the Wizarding World! The gameplay loop is intriguing, the story top notch, the callbacks are there, the combat is genuinely fun, the environments are majestic, Hogwarts Castle is full of secrets to unravel, the voice acting is wonderful, the cast is multicultural and diverse, is trans friendly, is lgbtq+ friendly all around. As a gay guy, this is a hug for the soul. Finally, the wonderful world created by JK Rowling's wonderful imagination comes to life like never before. Wether you are partaking in one of the many side quest, flying around the map, or watching Peeves playing tricks, this is a game that all Potter fans should definitely play. It blows out of the water every other game that came before. Avalanche studios has placed Portkey Games on the map, IMHO. What a delicious experience, one that my inner child will treasure until the last day. Play this game!… Expand
  15. jimdoucet
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    One word, masterpiece! A beautifully crafted world with a lot to do! Will please every Harry Potter fans!
  16. DanielJ12
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game from the graphics, cutscenes, involvement, and the interactions. This game is absolutely perfect
  17. Fionn2003
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    The game is a massive achievement. Open huge world with a nostalgic feeling. Explore what it feels like to live in the actual castle. It’s the game of the year!
  18. Mohammedjs
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game Amazing game Amazing game Amazing game Amazing game Amazing game
  19. igoticecream
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    The world is wonderful, every inch there's a secret or something interesting to look. Lots of magic everywhere, feels like you're in Harry Potter movie.

    There are a couple of visual glitches but im sure they will patch them out, overall good release
  20. Bain7
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Great game the Voice acting let's it down though its really bad .wish it was longer to very short only took a few days to 100%
  21. keithianw
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I'm very impressed so far. The game performs fine, the music is incredible, it feels like I'm playing inside the movies, but a different time period and story, combat is very good but I do wish there was more variety, the world feels huge, memorable characters, graphics are excellent, controls and menus are fine except for spell switching...a bit cumbersome. All in all I think it's one ofI'm very impressed so far. The game performs fine, the music is incredible, it feels like I'm playing inside the movies, but a different time period and story, combat is very good but I do wish there was more variety, the world feels huge, memorable characters, graphics are excellent, controls and menus are fine except for spell switching...a bit cumbersome. All in all I think it's one of the best games I've ever played with a huge amount of things to do. I can't wait to see where DLCs go.

    On a side note, I think it's disgusting a couple of the comments rating a game lower because it has black or trans references or because you don't agree with someone's political views. It's just a game, everyone is different, just enjoy it, worry about yourself, and your life would be happier. I don't agree with the author, but it's irrelevant while I play inside a world I loved watching and reading about throughout a long period of my life.    … Expand
  22. IceAmericano
    Feb 9, 2023
    0
    Performance issue make me annoyed because I can walk through the wall and fall to white room before warp to next point in map. I think landscape not good because it’s very dim same shrouded in fog and I don’t like fight motion for wizard shoot magic.
  23. ToastedBredd
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    You're not an ally. Review bombing a game instead of calling out your anti trans parents/family cuz they still pay your phone bill says alot.
  24. Guxtaobr16
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Jogo que todo fã de HP sonhou, graficos não são de nova geração mas continua lindo, historia muito bem feita e a gameplay é satisfatória apesar de não ter muita variedade
  25. mrspellman
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This game is beyond expectations ! You can feel that devs put so much love and work into it. Every turn you make is full of surprises, I didn't enjoy any other game this much ! The graphics, performance, details and every thing else is adorably well done. I hope the devs will keep releasing more and more content for this game and keep it going for long years.
  26. sonsofanarchy
    Feb 9, 2023
    5
    JUST OMG..graphic is awesome... i think i fell in love this game..so smooth so realistic and so good thank you...
  27. MCNME
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Best game for Potter fans. I would definitely play it if you've read the books or enjoyed the films.
  28. Skyzins2
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game for harry potter fans, One of the best games based on the movie/book universe I've ever played
  29. Wasabi2
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I am not a big Harry Potter fan but i love this game. Exploring really feels rewarding. The combat is awsome you can do soo many diffrent combos
  30. Tonyo92
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game, I've played it for 5 hours so far. Hogwarts in the movie is recreated in amazing detail, the moving paintings, moving stairs, and ghosts are all put together fantastically.
    A real open world game, the world is huge, rich in details, and beautiful
    I play it on the playstation 5 console, the game runs very smoothly. Thanks JK. Rowling for dreaming up this fantastic world    Fantastic game, I've played it for 5 hours so far. Hogwarts in the movie is recreated in amazing detail, the moving paintings, moving stairs, and ghosts are all put together fantastically.
    A real open world game, the world is huge, rich in details, and beautiful
    I play it on the playstation 5 console, the game runs very smoothly. Thanks JK. Rowling for dreaming up this fantastic world and thank you to Avalanche Software for authentically rendering the Harry Potter universe in such a beautifully detailed way, believe me, it's worth buying the game, I said it a long time ago, but this game really deserves it!!    … Expand
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#35 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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#3 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 96 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 96
  3. Negative: 0 out of 96
  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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