Hogwarts Legacy

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3361 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. bobbieewilliams
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing game top to bottom. Beautiful and highly enjoyable. The immersion into the Wizarding World we have always wanted.
  3. maxiw08
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Love letter to Harry Potter fans, awesome combat, great graphics and just all around great game. GOTY potential.
  4. psbrann
    Feb 11, 2023
    0
    Overhyped garbage that doesn’t deserve half the praise it’s getting. Don’t listen to the HP fanboys. If you don’t suck harry potter or his universe then you won’t like this buggy, cheesy, garbage.
  5. bigredone59
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. I’ve played over 20 hours and I still haven’t explored the whole world yet. The castle is incredibly detailed and the there’s tons of fun Easter eggs to find for HP fans. The spell system is really fun once you unlock more spells and really start mixing up the combos. Honestly I’ve been waiting for this kind of game for a decade or more now and it has delivered on every levelAmazing game. I’ve played over 20 hours and I still haven’t explored the whole world yet. The castle is incredibly detailed and the there’s tons of fun Easter eggs to find for HP fans. The spell system is really fun once you unlock more spells and really start mixing up the combos. Honestly I’ve been waiting for this kind of game for a decade or more now and it has delivered on every level more than I could have hoped. If you love HP this is a must buy!… Expand
  6. HjortenDKK
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    it is one of the best games in recent times right from the Graphics to the gameplay
  7. Alan4silva
    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.
  8. Dalinair
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Great fun game with lots of lovely HPness, plays well, is immersive and fun
  9. imKoi
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Its not less of 10.
    Big not empty open world, many npc, unique story in Harry Potters world, one of the best graphics with real scale building.
  10. 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.
  11. xdelmeehanx
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. This is coming from someone that never really got on the HP bandwagon. The world, quests, lore and battle system are all great. I do find it pretty easy once you get a wide variety of spells so you may want to bump it to hard later in the game.

    The one missed opportunity is the lack of enemy variety. I felt like I was fighting the same 5 things the entire first half the    Amazing game. This is coming from someone that never really got on the HP bandwagon. The world, quests, lore and battle system are all great. I do find it pretty easy once you get a wide variety of spells so you may want to bump it to hard later in the game.

    The one missed opportunity is the lack of enemy variety. I felt like I was fighting the same 5 things the entire first half the game. I am only halfway through so maybe it gets better.

    100% recommend and it is definitelyGame of the Year candidate.    … Expand
  12. Ropcorp
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    AMAZING GAME!!! GOTY Quality! It the perfect game set in this universe! The dev team have done an awesome job bringing Hogwarts to life! You can feel the love and care that went into making this title.
  13. GhostKing
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Game is phenomenal. Trolls will give it a 1 because they’re sensitive, but don’t let that fool you. This game is a must play for anyone who loves gaming! Great story, AMAZING magic gameplay, beautiful graphics and world, as well as soundtrack. Buy this game and play it
  14. Doctor_Evan
    Feb 11, 2023
    3
    Pretty disappointed considering how many positive reviews there are. Maybe my expectations for open world games is huge, but this is a 9 out of 10? Open world is hollow as hell and that alone is why I don't like this game. There is no purpose to the day night cycle other than visuals. Didn't Harry and the gang constantly have to sneak around the castle at night to avoid prefects andPretty disappointed considering how many positive reviews there are. Maybe my expectations for open world games is huge, but this is a 9 out of 10? Open world is hollow as hell and that alone is why I don't like this game. There is no purpose to the day night cycle other than visuals. Didn't Harry and the gang constantly have to sneak around the castle at night to avoid prefects and teachers, or am I misremembering things? Why are vendors at Hogsmeade open at midnight? Why can I do side stories for other students outside of the castle in the middle of the night? Pretty disappointed with no Quiditch either or any side activities really. Sorry if my expectations were high that the 90 GB triple A Harry Potter game has no Quiditch at all. The Pitch is right there and you can even fly on brooms. No other fun side activities at all. Why can't I play more of that shuffle board game that you do at the beginning when learning that spell? Why can't I do the dueling club fights anymore after I become champion? It's only three fights and then that's it, no more. Zero side stories/side quest lines at all. All of the side missions are just quick fetch quests. Rewards for the quests are pretty stupid too. Can't interact with people at all other than people that give you side stories. People don't react to you at all even when you do crazy things. No point to the common room or even which house you go to. None of the dialogue options are dynamic either. Pretty stupid that my characters light brown hair color looks terrible in specific light conditions.

    Pretty mid game when comparing it to other open world games like RDR, Skyrim, Yakuza, Witcher, Gta, Fallout and Horizon. Ya know, games that are actually 9/10    … Expand
  15. xamrah
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    If I could rate it 9.8 I would so I rounded it up. The game's art direction and world building are some of the best we have ever seen. Everything feels like it comes from a world of magic from architecture to enemies to the countryside. The game mechanics are very good as well, including the crafting systems, level designs, and most importantly, the combat, which manages to flow quite wellIf I could rate it 9.8 I would so I rounded it up. The game's art direction and world building are some of the best we have ever seen. Everything feels like it comes from a world of magic from architecture to enemies to the countryside. The game mechanics are very good as well, including the crafting systems, level designs, and most importantly, the combat, which manages to flow quite well despite being entirely range based. The diversity of spells that can combo off one another allow you to take a unique approach to fights, plus the combat potions can help change your strategy to a significant degree. Perhaps the thing the game does best is how it invites you to explore the world and castle. There are dozens of puzzles tucked away in Hogwarts, secret passages, statues with secret functions, treasures to be found, and moving paintings all over the place. The side quests around the castle aren't fetch quests by any means, they usually task you with searching for something and, well, fetching it, but the process of finding the object is almost always a pleasure because directions are vague. For example, you might be told to search in "high places". Hogwarts Legacy also has a really unique way of contrasting your time in the castle, which is fun, exciting and wondrous with the open world exploration which is more mature, harrowing, and dangerous. There are poachers and monsters all over, hamlet's are being broken apart by grief as the goblin rebellion hurts literally everyone, even goblins. I'm not done with the game yet, but the motivation for most goblins to join the rebellion seems to be that witches wizards aren't nice to them sometimes, which is a bit weak. It's not as if they are enslaved like house elves. Finally, the game at present has a few bugs that will pop up now and then, things like a prop floating in the air after you just blasted it away, or a character model stuttering as it tries to open a door. The worst bug I have encountered occured when I was swimming in a cave and tried to exit the water onto the land. My character decided it was still in the water and floated right on up to the ceiling and got stuck. I just had to fast travel away and reset, not a big deal. I'm conclusion, if you want a really unique gaming experience this is a terrific option, as there is literally nothing like this in terms of combat, world design and writing. Some of the story elements are a bit less well thought out than others and are a bit silly, and there are some small bugs but nothing game breaking. And if you are a Harry Potter fan, just a word of advice, choose Hufflepuff. Trust me, you won't regret it.… Expand
  16. Gameplayer1011
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Excellent game love it GOTY! Worth buying if you are a fan of the series, the genre, or even making this the most highly rated game on metacritic!
  17. Dkny1121
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You will never be a real woman. No one takes you seriously. Everyone laughs behind your backs.… Expand
  18. Lance22
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    The game is such a wild adventure however, it does take some time to get into it but once you do, the game is so much fun learning different spells feels like the OG, Harry Potter games, combat might be a little bit clunky, but for me, it feels like I’m playing Star Wars Jedi fallen order, overall, if you’re looking to get into this game, I highly recommend picking it up even if you’re notThe game is such a wild adventure however, it does take some time to get into it but once you do, the game is so much fun learning different spells feels like the OG, Harry Potter games, combat might be a little bit clunky, but for me, it feels like I’m playing Star Wars Jedi fallen order, overall, if you’re looking to get into this game, I highly recommend picking it up even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan,
    So I would give this game a 9.8/10, sure there are a few visual glitches here and there, but that doesn’t deteriorate from the overall experience,    … Expand
  19. Theheckler
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    The game is fantastic..the intricate designs, down to the open world are full of things to do and see. These developers put so much time and effort into everything, I wasn't expecting this much level of detail
  20. slin12
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Perfect game, magical, beautiful, nice story, beautiful cinematography and a big desire to explore all Hogwarts and its surroundings. Hard to dream better for a game in the world of Harry Potter
  21. Dudeman1
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Great game, very inclusive, full equity.
    Character creator is top notch. Combat is fluid and engaging. The story is solid, and the world is vast and begging to be explored.
  22. jedipierce
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    As a long time gamer, I always believe that a game should be judged on its own merit and that’s what I did. Please note that I played this game on the PlayStation 5 so I am not aware of any other bugs are glitches that might be on PC or Xbox version I will say the story does start out slow, but those Harry Potter fans who have been waiting for an RPG type of game where you can be your ownAs a long time gamer, I always believe that a game should be judged on its own merit and that’s what I did. Please note that I played this game on the PlayStation 5 so I am not aware of any other bugs are glitches that might be on PC or Xbox version I will say the story does start out slow, but those Harry Potter fans who have been waiting for an RPG type of game where you can be your own student at Hogwarts, does not disappoint the gameplay mechanics that are used how they integrated spells in the combat, and how fighting worked kind of similar to the Witcher 3 and this game takes advantage of the new dual sense controller with resistant triggers and vibration feedback. this world, feels alive and vibrant, taking aspects from both the books and films and incorporating it into the portrayal of the Wizarding world. The developer went out of their way to make sure that this world felt alive, and was true to both the movies and books, and to Harry Potter fans who have been waiting for a Harry Potter RPG there are some aspects that could be improved like flying. For example, the controls are hard to control, the lack of consequences specifically to whether or not, you use the unforgivable curses or go down the dark path. There are interesting characters along the way that you meet some old some new some who are even ancestors to the original characters. Overall, this game is a great first step of an RPG based in the Wizarding world I’m expecting there will probably be DLC to add to this game. That’ll probably improve it along the way not to mention that this game has sold even before release I would say in my opinion it’s definitely a game of the year contender and I wouldn’t be surprised if they were to make a sequel to this, so I would give this a 9 out of 10 very very great game not perfect but no game is ever perfect… Expand
  23. AquaberrySkerry
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    It’s solid. It’s not perfect but it’s solid. Even if you’re not a fan of the books or movies you’ll still find enjoyment in playing this.
  24. rfcoqueiro13
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    If Avalanche Softwares gave me the power to make a dream Harry Potter game as a kid, I couldn't do better. Marvelous. Sublime. Addicting. I can't do anything but play Hogwarts Legacy.
  25. Tmcm
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    This is a seriously impressive game which is very true to the source material. Technically it is refreshing to get a game that is very polished on release without a plethora of microtransactions mixed it.

    Hogwarts is absolutely gorgeous and I recommend exploring and getting to know the castle without following the quest markers too much - it is much more rewarding to explore and learn    This is a seriously impressive game which is very true to the source material. Technically it is refreshing to get a game that is very polished on release without a plethora of microtransactions mixed it.

    Hogwarts is absolutely gorgeous and I recommend exploring and getting to know the castle without following the quest markers too much - it is much more rewarding to explore and learn your way around than simply running to the objectives.

    It isn't the hardest game out there, but a very nice change of pace from the usual hectic tempo in modern games. There's a lot more in the world than just enemies, and that really makes if feel like a vibrant world instead of a dead game world.    … Expand
  26. Smoey
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    The immersion into the Harry Potter world is phenomenal, the introduction had be feeling like I was in control of a movie, but with great gameplay. I’ve spent hours just walking around hogwarts, both inside and out.

    10/10, it’s for both kids and adults alike.
  27. cptjs
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    The game is outstanding, especially if you are a Harry Potter fan! PS5 version looks great, the music and sound effects with the number of details make you feel like you are in the same Hogwarts from the movies. I can't imagine how many hours devs spent creating such a wonderful world. There are some bugs I met, but I didn't feel it harm my game experience. I don't like looting too muchThe game is outstanding, especially if you are a Harry Potter fan! PS5 version looks great, the music and sound effects with the number of details make you feel like you are in the same Hogwarts from the movies. I can't imagine how many hours devs spent creating such a wonderful world. There are some bugs I met, but I didn't feel it harm my game experience. I don't like looting too much and grinding in games. BUT HERE. OMG, the game rewards you for searching every piece of book, card, crate, or whatever. These sound effects while you loot make you feel you are watching the movie. Recommend to every Harry Potter fan!… Expand
  28. Free2win
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Absolutely spot on experience! Incredible game. Loved it. I hope they make DLC and a sequel.
  29. andresXdoria
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Best game of the year, best graphics, played it 10 hours and it's allready my favourite game ever!
  30. Beyhey
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Best game I played in a long time. Really magical
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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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