Hogwarts Legacy

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3361 Ratings

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  1. gpowerf
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    If you even remotely like Harry Potter this game is a 10/10. It will transport you to that magical world in a way that no other game has done before. The atmosphere is simply perfect and the first time you fly on a broom will do down in history as one of the best scenes in video games. One unexpected highlight of the game is the combat system, this is way more polished and fun than I everIf you even remotely like Harry Potter this game is a 10/10. It will transport you to that magical world in a way that no other game has done before. The atmosphere is simply perfect and the first time you fly on a broom will do down in history as one of the best scenes in video games. One unexpected highlight of the game is the combat system, this is way more polished and fun than I ever expected! Get ready, some of the battles are not easy and you will have to have the right spells to win.

    I'm playing this game soon after release and I've had a good experience, a relatively stable 30 to 40 FPS on Steam Deck.    … Expand
  2. raiden5
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    A very good game for fans of harry potter. Ignore the evil woke people. I love you JK rowling.
  3. LovingDan
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    This game is magical, in all its manifestations, forcing you to experience the same magical moments that the experiences and main characters of the books.
  4. Mathcry35
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    Incredible immersive trip in Harry Potter's universe. Hogwart is more impressive than ever (one of the most imposant building in the history in video games). The system battle can seems boring but it's very interisting at the end
  5. ONEEX
    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.
  6. Oberyn
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma agradável supresa. Gráficos bonitos muito boa gamplay uma grande história com exelentes personagens.… Expand
  7. Ferrarik1
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Trannies BTFO, radical gender ideology BTFO, leftists seething, marxists crying, antifa pegging each other
  8. Sqmarcos
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Gran juego de mundo abierto, ha Sido el único juego donde puedo perderme en su mundo y explorar por puro gozo. Me encanta que puedes caminar por el castillo y encontrarás algo nuevo en cada rincón que mires, el Castillo es enorme te pierdes entre tanto pasillo, de igual manera el mundo abierto es enorme, puedes encontrar cosas que no están marcadas en el mapa. Definitivamente un excelenteGran juego de mundo abierto, ha Sido el único juego donde puedo perderme en su mundo y explorar por puro gozo. Me encanta que puedes caminar por el castillo y encontrarás algo nuevo en cada rincón que mires, el Castillo es enorme te pierdes entre tanto pasillo, de igual manera el mundo abierto es enorme, puedes encontrar cosas que no están marcadas en el mapa. Definitivamente un excelente juego! Si eres fan de la franquicia será todo un sueño.si no eres tan Fan, esto hará que te quieras sumergir en esta gran universo mágico.… Expand
  9. Phillyfan90
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Great game runs great on my ps5 no major issues for a rpg fresh out the box highly recommended if you love the universe of Harry Potter even if you didn't before it can make a fan out of you my gf had never seen movies and the game made her her want to watch em so we are.
  10. DarthPadme
    Feb 14, 2023
    7
    This game kinda sucks to be honest, but JK Rowling is 100% right about men being men and women being women so if you are giving this game a zero, you're a certified dumbass. She already retconned Dumbledore being gay to satisfy you liberal idiots. Anyway, I don't think I'll finish this and it was a waste of money and I can't believe they spent so long making this game that feels like a PS4This game kinda sucks to be honest, but JK Rowling is 100% right about men being men and women being women so if you are giving this game a zero, you're a certified dumbass. She already retconned Dumbledore being gay to satisfy you liberal idiots. Anyway, I don't think I'll finish this and it was a waste of money and I can't believe they spent so long making this game that feels like a PS4 exclusive. Total meh… Expand
  11. C-Bucs_Rule
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Honestly it's an 8.5 out of 10, at best. But I'm giving it a 10 to offset all the losers review bombing this game. First off, it's no where near the level of quality set by Red Dead Redemption 2. It's more akin to Zelda games, specifically Breath of the Wild. Combat is satisfying, original, and unique. Swimming is clunky and needs more work. I am experiencing some glitches, but canHonestly it's an 8.5 out of 10, at best. But I'm giving it a 10 to offset all the losers review bombing this game. First off, it's no where near the level of quality set by Red Dead Redemption 2. It's more akin to Zelda games, specifically Breath of the Wild. Combat is satisfying, original, and unique. Swimming is clunky and needs more work. I am experiencing some glitches, but can overlook them for now.… Expand
  12. KiwiKeanu
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    This game is so good. And dont listen to those saying its anti transgender or homophobic. The devs have done many things to make the LGBTQ community feel safe and welcomed into the world of hogwarts. There is a transgender character in the game and you can even do things like have a female voice with female hair on a male character etc etc allowing players to express themselves in any wayThis game is so good. And dont listen to those saying its anti transgender or homophobic. The devs have done many things to make the LGBTQ community feel safe and welcomed into the world of hogwarts. There is a transgender character in the game and you can even do things like have a female voice with female hair on a male character etc etc allowing players to express themselves in any way they want.… Expand
  13. Hsgw
    Feb 14, 2023
    7
    It's below average RPG but a great Harry Potter game.

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

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

    What makes the game is the setting. Developers managed to re-create Harry Potter's world very well, and the childhood dream of real Hogwarts became true.    … Expand
  14. Eiskalt
    Feb 14, 2023
    4
    The game has many technical weaknesses and looks more like 2010 than 2023.
    on the ps5 there are always frame dips, despite the performance mode.
    the world has been filled with many unnecessary and boring collection quests like ubisoft.

    Overall the game is okay, but nothing more. it's doing better than cyberpunk at release, but it's still very buggy.
  15. Chadder88
    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.
  16. Aeon777
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Very impressive game. The world is really well built and feels alive. Around 15 hours in. I recommend it if you like single player exploration, action/rpg and magic. I'm not much of a Harry Potter fan but I can just feel the effort and passion that went into making this game in every corner I explore and it really motivates me to discover more :) I'm hoping the devs add multiplayer. A pcVery impressive game. The world is really well built and feels alive. Around 15 hours in. I recommend it if you like single player exploration, action/rpg and magic. I'm not much of a Harry Potter fan but I can just feel the effort and passion that went into making this game in every corner I explore and it really motivates me to discover more :) I'm hoping the devs add multiplayer. A pc mod is in the making but I'd really like to explore Hogwarts with a buddy hehe. That's the only reason I removed 1 point.… Expand
  17. lilpumpsuperfan
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Childhood dreams come true. Exploring the castle on its own could be a whole game. The combat is addicting, exploration is rewarding. The story is engaging, the characters are interesting. The graphics are beautiful and the score is magical. It is truly everything I could’ve ever wanted in this game.
  18. Spidey2099
    Feb 14, 2023
    0
    The Hogwarts castle is there, everything looks generic made from Unreal Engine provided assets. I bought this game for $119. Biggest mistake. And with Sonys crap refund policy can't get money back. I am so sick of every game being open world rpg. And if not that every game is tedious, long padded out with generic rpg elements to artificially lengthening the game. There is no innovationThe Hogwarts castle is there, everything looks generic made from Unreal Engine provided assets. I bought this game for $119. Biggest mistake. And with Sonys crap refund policy can't get money back. I am so sick of every game being open world rpg. And if not that every game is tedious, long padded out with generic rpg elements to artificially lengthening the game. There is no innovation here and no direction here. Everything felt PS3 era generic.

    At first there is a WOW factor. But after 5 hours I just deleted the game even though it was expensive. I am not gonna waste my time with this slog of a game. My god so much levelling up, loot/chest boxes. Buying and selling gear. So much padding. And I am not even half way through. Animations janky also.

    No one wants to make solid 8-20 hour campaigns anymore with no **** padding and no rpg grind/level up and chest boxes. I hope this trend dies out. So sick of it makes me vomit.

    - Tedius level design
    - Ubisoft like so many collectables
    - Mediocre story and voice acting delivery
    - PS3 era face movement    … Expand
  19. TitanMars
    Feb 14, 2023
    7
    Decent game. Good visuals with some bugs etc. Suffers from the usual open world issues. HP fans will like it.
  20. bghoffler
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    I’m a picky gamer, and very rarely post reviews but I’m so inclined in this case because of the woke fools that have attempted to drown this release in negativity. It is a fantastic game, and the love/detail put in by the developments does not go unseen. Even the subtle details in each portrait around the castle, and overhearing the dialogue between students, is enough to draw you intoI’m a picky gamer, and very rarely post reviews but I’m so inclined in this case because of the woke fools that have attempted to drown this release in negativity. It is a fantastic game, and the love/detail put in by the developments does not go unseen. Even the subtle details in each portrait around the castle, and overhearing the dialogue between students, is enough to draw you into this very atmospheric game. The combat is amazing, the puzzles are challenging, the music is brilliant and the story is great. Buy this… Expand
  21. FoamingStuff
    Feb 14, 2023
    6
    -NON political review, just the game -

    All those glowing reviews came in a matter of hours after release. I was similarly enchanted. Yes, Hogwarts looks *breath taking*. Like wow. -Checklist simulator- Sadly it didn't keep. The game is an open world checklist simulator. The idea that "people want to open menu buttons to collect things", that for whatever unfathomable reason actually    -NON political review, just the game -

    All those glowing reviews came in a matter of hours after release. I was similarly enchanted. Yes, Hogwarts looks *breath taking*. Like wow.

    -Checklist simulator-
    Sadly it didn't keep. The game is an open world checklist simulator. The idea that "people want to open menu buttons to collect things", that for whatever unfathomable reason actually finds an audience in microtransaction mobile games, is copied over so directly that at times I'm genuinely surprised it's not asking me for "diamonds" to "speed this up"; it's so sad that this is what I was reminded of. It reeks of poor game design.

    And that, at its heart, is what it is. While beautiful, that's where all the budget ended. Immersion is nowhere to be found, despite the intricate details of the castle. Classical RPG elements have been watered down so much that one can't help but wonder why they're even there. Loot - armor pieces - don't feel worth collecting with a poor itemization system, and they're the only tangible gameplay altering things to collect too. Oh a chest. Wonder what's in there? ...you guessed it, your 65th hat with no fun stats to speak of! The other collectibles ultimately all lead to those same armor rewards, and the way to get them is too similar, a string of unimaginative, repetitive tasks that bore after the third time. Move rocks from place A to B. Collect three floaty smoky things. And you get another check on your list- do it 16 more times! Now 25 more times! Add to that a sprinkle of unneeded inventory management just so it can add another "collect 95(! no exaggeration) of the same minigame across the world" to give the illusion of "something to do".

    -Combat-
    Combat. Initially fun, specifically in a more RP setting of dueling, it ended up being repetitive despite the effort to make enemies unique. Maybe it's the lack of variation in enemies. Or maybe it's because going to Hogwarts should not be about combat, let alone the main thing of the game. Anyway. You get talent points, and instead of using them in a fun way, they also gated basic quality of life behind talents, stuff that should be baseline to ensure a good player experience. As a result it just feels I'm getting cheated on my points when I can't put them in the cool places in the tree. Need to level some more first! It is yet another example of artificially padding the length of a game, the pitfall of poorly thought out open world games.

    -No character development or immersion-
    And I could have been ok with that, but it gets worse. The fantasy of Hogwarts is one where outcasts can still fit in. The escape to a magical place. Instead, I'm singled out all game. I'm a natural at flying, herbology, charms, and teachers don't hesitate to tell me again and again. Professors give me special attention, special classes, special tasks. I have a rare special power, rivaling or even one-upping Dumbelore's strength. I hate that. Let me be a Normal Student. Let me RP my way through, I can't even sleep in my own bed, I can't sit on a comfy chair in my common room, I can't talk to non-quest npcs, and the few npcs that I can interact with are bland. Spending the night is done literally on rugs waiting at the quest location. I want to do my Owls, suck at potions because I know I would, make my own friends, eat in the dining hall, and make my choices that impact the story.

    Instead I'm stuck with a lifeless character with terrible voicing, who literally murders other witches, wizards and goblins because they're... poachers? Oh and possibly a threat? Not sure, the story so far (20 hours in) is a 4/10. Despite being a RPG style game, I've about as much chance at character development as I did in Tetris.

    That's not the Hogwarts I wanted to go to.

    I feel they're trying to please too many audiences with this - the casual HP fans only used to mobile games, the Souls fans, the talent-tree fans, Assassin Creed players, the Sims players. You know what they say about Jack of all trades..... Fire Emblem, of all things, did a better job delivering on the school fantasy. Because really, that's what I firmly believe we are after with a game centered around Hogwarts School of Magic.

    -Conclusion-
    Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world checklist game made pretty. Remove the Harry Potter skin, and I'm sure the game would not have done nearly as well. Being carried by the franchise, rather than by its own merits, is a sad place to be for any game.

    That being said, on a personal note. I do love the excessive inclusivity in this game. They just went absolutely overboard and this works in representing an alternative world, of magic and wonder and love, where everyone can be how they are or who they want to be. In the world of Harry Potter, being just you, despite your past or struggles, is good enough. Shame I couldn't also be the witch I wanted to be.    … Expand
  22. Terasiler
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    That’s a really good game about Garry Potter universe, interesting main history, some of side quests are boring but this fine, can be excused. I’v meet a couple bugs (not critical). Fight system it’s something amazing, i think too much, how developers make the fight system of this universe, i find this question so important and difficult.
  23. Janick529f
    Feb 14, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only completed as an Slytherin, second character is ongoing

    … Expand
  24. Chrismackechnie
    Feb 14, 2023
    1
    Honestly, without the anti-trans community running out to support JK, I don't think this game would be nearly as popular. It's OK, but a bit tedious and slow. I may or may not spend more time on it.
  25. PandoraActorr
    Feb 14, 2023
    0
    This game is not really stable at the moment, the formula of the open world is just like any generic open world out there, NPCs does not feel like they have any personality at all. And thinking back on the review bombs that said Elden Ring was buggy and stuttering all the time, yet this game also has this problem makes me realize how those hypocrite fan boys really are.
  26. Sh0z
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best video games I’ve ever played! The game is stunning when it comes to graphics and the action packed combat makes it a masterpiece!
  27. Chris7987
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Honestly best game in the past 2 years. As you play more and more things get added even when you think "this must be everything"
  28. nier13
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    It's not a perfect game, but to every fan of Harry Potter it's a dream come true, a vast open-world, an interesting story, gorgeous graphics, good and fun characters, and an incredibly fun combat system, it doesn't do many things new, but it's a great game and i personally loved it.
  29. Richard_Magnus
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    I'm not a fan of the saga, but this game has made me want to read more about hogwarts, in terms of mechanics, I love being able to execute combos, hopefully in the future I can choose more spells to perform multiple combos, like in a game hahaha fights.

    Its landscapes full of magic are excellent, I need to be able to talk more with the npc's, I like to venture a lot, maybe there will be    I'm not a fan of the saga, but this game has made me want to read more about hogwarts, in terms of mechanics, I love being able to execute combos, hopefully in the future I can choose more spells to perform multiple combos, like in a game hahaha fights.

    Its landscapes full of magic are excellent, I need to be able to talk more with the npc's, I like to venture a lot, maybe there will be new maps later, the soundtrack seems very good to me, and I love the story.    … Expand
  30. Masru
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Good Harry Potter game and finaly good open world game after mindless ubisoft games.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 96 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 84 out of 96
  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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