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  1. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    El juego de Harry Potter con el que todos soñabamos. Mundo abierto, un monton de cosas que hacer, mucho cariño en los pequeños detalles, buenos graficos, buenas animaciones faciales, combates decentes etc…
  2. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    What an Amazing game ! Loving it so much , pure enjoyment. Combat is amazing and a very beautiful world.
  3. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  4. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Top Spiel obwohl ich eigentlich nix mit Harry potter anfangen kann.
    Aber so ist es ein richtig gutes Action Spiel.
  5. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This is the game I wish I had when I was 10. Probably the most wholesome game for any potter fan. Secrets behind every door amazing gear cool spells fun combat this game is a must buy!
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Très bon jeu , ça fait plaisir dans cette univers. Peut-être un peu court on en veut tjr plus.
  9. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Great game, absolutely massive - if you are a fan of the series you will love this.
  10. Feb 10, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hogwarts has nothing new to offer. The graphics and magic are the only regent point of this badly exploited work. Trivial dialogues, trivial missions, enemies all the same and never interesting to face. Each dungeon contains a massive chest that only holds a pair of glasses or a scarf, pretty ridiculous. In the dialogues they talk too much and unnecessarily, forcing you to follow a path of a good person, taking away the player's possibility of creating a bad character. The idea is excellent but as always it is developed to please as many fans as possible, leaving out a good script and good characters. Expand
  11. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    I am absolutely loving this game! Can't wait to see if there are add on in the future for stuff like quidditch and such, would recommend to long time lovers of the idea of a Hogwarts and wishes to recieve their own letter.
  12. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Love it!!! People thinking about buying the game, listen to the users, not the critics. Some are going to give a review based on their agenda. Even if you don't agree with JK, the game shouldn't have to suffer for it. She will get her money but she is separate from the people that made the game and the people behind the scenes that were involved. She is rich and thats not changing. WhyLove it!!! People thinking about buying the game, listen to the users, not the critics. Some are going to give a review based on their agenda. Even if you don't agree with JK, the game shouldn't have to suffer for it. She will get her money but she is separate from the people that made the game and the people behind the scenes that were involved. She is rich and thats not changing. Why should the people that created this game be punished? The game was being made before all of that came out, not after. I support all communities and hate ignorance but I'm playing and really enjoying the game. Expand
  13. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is an incredibly immersive and captivating game that brings the wizarding world of Harry Potter to life like never before. The attention to detail and authenticity in this game is simply breathtaking, and it truly feels like you're stepping into the magical world of Hogwarts.

    The gameplay mechanics are well thought-out and offer a vast array of spells, potions, and
    Hogwarts Legacy is an incredibly immersive and captivating game that brings the wizarding world of Harry Potter to life like never before. The attention to detail and authenticity in this game is simply breathtaking, and it truly feels like you're stepping into the magical world of Hogwarts.

    The gameplay mechanics are well thought-out and offer a vast array of spells, potions, and creatures to interact with. The open-world environment is vast and full of secrets to uncover, making each play-through unique and exciting. The graphics are top-notch, and the character models and environments are richly detailed and truly bring the world of Hogwarts to life.

    One of the standout features of this game is the ability to create your own character and embark on your own journey as a student at Hogwarts. The customization options are vast, and it's fun to experiment with different character builds and see how they impact your experience in the game.

    The storyline is engaging and filled with twists and turns, and the voice acting is superb. The music and sound effects also do a fantastic job of setting the mood and immersing you in the world of Hogwarts.

    Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is a must-play for any Harry Potter fan, and it's sure to be a hit with gamers of all ages. The combination of compelling gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an immersive world make it a game that's hard to put down.
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  14. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This game is simply fantastic. The graphics are great, the soundtrack is perfect. I love it
  15. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Amazing game. Combat is fun and fluid. Beautiful graphics. The world is massive and full of things to do. The hogwarts fan I always dreamed I had as a kid.
  16. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Mejor juego del mundo de Harry Potter hasta la fecha , y si no te gusta Harry Potter también, combina todo lo bueno de los juegos RPG y lo mezcla en este mundo de magia y hechicería, super recomendable 100% sin duda.
  17. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game from the graphics, cutscenes, involvement, and the interactions. This game is absolutely perfect
  18. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Incredible game! This is not just for Harry Potter fans. It's is a great game, period. Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the open world are gorgeous and fun to explore!
  19. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Great game world very big alot stuff to do And gameplay smooth storyline great
  20. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Love the attention to details, the lore , castle and music. Combat was really a surprise , keeps you thinking and so many spells from the films and books.
  21. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    O jogo entrega o que se propõe a fazer para com o seu público alvo. O mundo é vivo, e é possível interagir com inúmeros elementos no mapa.
    O combate é bem intuitivo, e cada magia tem uma função para o combate, sendo possíveis fazer combos.
    Sinto falta de poder ter mais liberdade em poder atacar outros alunos e afins. Mas não é objetivo do jogo. No geral, quem é fã de Harry Potter irá achar
    O jogo entrega o que se propõe a fazer para com o seu público alvo. O mundo é vivo, e é possível interagir com inúmeros elementos no mapa.
    O combate é bem intuitivo, e cada magia tem uma função para o combate, sendo possíveis fazer combos.
    Sinto falta de poder ter mais liberdade em poder atacar outros alunos e afins. Mas não é objetivo do jogo.
    No geral, quem é fã de Harry Potter irá achar o jogo uma obra prima, agora um jogador comum de rpg vai achar o jogo comum de certa forma, um bom RPG..
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  22. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Love it. It’s so fun and amazing. This is something a lot of people will enjoy.
  23. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Fazia muito tempo que n sentia essa sensaçao de ficar emocionado com um jogo, n ha palavras suficientes para descrever essa obra prima que aquece o coração de todos os fãs de harry potter
  24. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Great game, absolutely massive - if you are a fan of the series you will love this.
  25. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Best Harry Potter Game adaptation ever made, and an amazing open world RPG in general. It’s a love letter to fans with an amazingly crafted hogwarts castle and the surrounding Scottish highlands. A must play for anyone that likes Harry Potter and open world RPGs, this is easily my GOTY.
  26. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is the game that I as a Harry Potter fan have always wanted. An expertly realised castle, perfected lore with tons of book references, characters with character, and a so much customisation! I had been confident it would be a great game. THIS is a brilliant game. I love it. Not to mention there have been 0 technical issues for me on the PS5!
  27. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Excellent game, I's difficult stop playing, world is beautiful, combat system works well
  28. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game so far, been playing for about 10 hours and it keeps amazing me. im already seeing myself play this for 150 hours+
  29. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I love it, it's amazing. È uno dei migliori giochi a cui abbia giocato negli ultimi anni, il doppiaggio è fatto veramente bene come tutto il resto. Il gioco definitivo per gli amanti della saga, e un gioco eccezionale per gli altri
  30. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Este juego es fenomenal, superó todas las expectativas. Es gráficamente hermoso, tantos detalles del mundo mágico, tanta magia, el castillo, las misiones, las formas de moverse por el mundo. Todo es maravilloso. Es un sueño hecho realidad, incluso es mejor que el juego que habíamos soñado.
  31. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Simply amazing best game for the last few years, I typically stay to a few games elder scrolls ark and GTA this is by far the best of the lot very impressive.
  32. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    simplesmente é perfeito e ao jogar vc percebe o amor e respeito que os desenvolvedores tiveram com o mundo de Harry Potter . Esse merece concorrer ao goty.
  33. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal game, surpassed my expectations. A world where you can get lost in and have hours of fun. This is a must play if you’re a fan of the harry potter series.
  34. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    The open World Potter game you have been waiting for. I got the deluxe version of the game and have played a good deal now. The world is so detailed and magical. All the moving paintings and staircases you expect. Combat is fun too! Hard mode has enough of a challenge to keep this Elden Ring fan happy.
  35. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    So far I am loving this game.
    On Combat: I was a bit afraid how combat was going to be. One tip is as soon as talents are unlocks make sure you buy the 3 other spell diamonds. With that they did an amazing job of making you have to parry and dodge. Watch those goblins their attack patterns sometimes are quicker causing you to lose out a parry. If you just spam everything you will probably
    So far I am loving this game.
    On Combat: I was a bit afraid how combat was going to be. One tip is as soon as talents are unlocks make sure you buy the 3 other spell diamonds. With that they did an amazing job of making you have to parry and dodge. Watch those goblins their attack patterns sometimes are quicker causing you to lose out a parry. If you just spam everything you will probably die more often. I am playing normal difficulty. So that might be different on the easier difficulties. The spells are not super flashy which I enjoy cause it does not cause to much stuff happening on screen which if you played Forspoken would fill your screen up so much you lose track of the action. On Graphics:
    I play it on PS5. I have found the Balanced setting to be the best for me and I turn off motion blur and depth of field. This makes it look cleaner with a ton of small details still showing and frame rate barely ever dipping. I am surprised on the user reviews that say it ps3 era graphics cause then I know they haven’t played it and prolly just acting as if they know based on some low quality videos. Also those that rated 3 or less must not like gaming cause this game looks beautiful. On Characters Love the interaction with other students they have a whimsy to them and even the one you don’t interact with will have side conversations that are fun to listen to. Your own character is fun to make look cool or goofy. You can alter your look regardless of loot. Once you loot an item or identify the cosmetic is instantly unlocked to apply to any other item. I currently wearing a suit of armor with a goblin helm. The house you choose only has nuanced bearing on the game so play the house you connect to. Yes I am a HufflePuff. On Story. I have seen many mixed reviews about the story. But half way through I love it simplicity but at the same time intriguing way it is being told. Sadly I will not elaborate as I won’t give spoilers. I have played some small side quest and some that are full fledged fun individual stories. Conclusion
    Though I am not doing an extensive review here. It’s only because I think you all should decide. But for me it’s a tie with GOW Ragnarok for my most enjoyment gaming in the last 2 years and above my other favorite Horizon Forbidden West. If you hate open world style games this might not be your cup of tea. For me it’s 95 percent what I love therefore 10/10 for me. That missing 5 percent are for only the few tech flaws I experienced. Thankfully they were not immersion breaking for more than a couple seconds. P.s. saw one reviewer give it a zero with saying there are loading screen everywhere. If you have not played the game don’t believe the zero point reviewers they have not played the game at all. There is no loading screen and the only loading I have noticed is when going from inside the castle to the outside and it take less than 4 seconds for the door to open. But it never goes to a separate screen
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  36. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    They definitely delivered on this game. This should be the standard movie/book to game should strive for.
  37. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    One of the funnest, most interesting, lovingly created games I've ever played. A **** masterpiece. If you're a gamer, or you love the Harry Potter universe, and aren't playing this game? I don't know what you're doing with your life...
  38. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Everytime you rate this game with a 10, the alphabet cult sheds a tear. Also BEWARE of trolls posting spoilers in their reviews here. The game is legitimately very good and I feel so bad for the devs who clearly poured a ton of effort into this. It positively oozes charm with its extremely detailed and lore accurate rendition of the Harry Potter world. The castle especially deservesEverytime you rate this game with a 10, the alphabet cult sheds a tear. Also BEWARE of trolls posting spoilers in their reviews here. The game is legitimately very good and I feel so bad for the devs who clearly poured a ton of effort into this. It positively oozes charm with its extremely detailed and lore accurate rendition of the Harry Potter world. The castle especially deserves commendation. It's absolutely huge, has a ton of detail put into it, and truly makes you feel like a student experiencing the place for the first time. The combat isn't the deepest experience I've ever seen by any means but is still very enjoyable. Chaining together attacks in optimal ways always feels very satisfying. The only issues I have with the game is that the map for Hogwarts isn't especially helpful and really in functions as a fast travel mechanism, and that early on your inventory space is very very limited which can be very annoying until you unlock the ability to expand it. If you're a fan of harry Potter, you'll love this game. Expand
  39. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Es la combinación entre el mundo de Harry Potter y the witcher 3 y assassins creed origins. Parte de mis cosas favoritas.
  40. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    I’ve never been a Harry Potter fan, I watched the films and thought they were good but didn’t go crazy for them. That all said, this game is truly going to be a contender for game of the year. Like all games I play I take my time, I do as many side quests as I can and occasionally dip into the story to break things up. Im 14 hours into the game and it seems I have hardly scratched theI’ve never been a Harry Potter fan, I watched the films and thought they were good but didn’t go crazy for them. That all said, this game is truly going to be a contender for game of the year. Like all games I play I take my time, I do as many side quests as I can and occasionally dip into the story to break things up. Im 14 hours into the game and it seems I have hardly scratched the surface of this very well crafted game. The fighting mechanics are relatively fresh and took a while to get used to but they work well, very well in fact. Visually it’s stunning and on the PS5 there are many visual options to choose from. You can go all eye candy with Fidelity & Ray tracing all the way to HFR performance in which I get 117fps. All in all this game is very well designed, very well crafted and polished like an expensive, shiny brand new sports car. Expand
  41. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Graphics: 10
    Performance: 10
    Mechanics: 9 Story: 8 Nostalgia: 1000000000000 What an unreal experience. I'm glad they slightly delayed game to put the finishing touches on it. The graphics were fantastic. So happy they invested so much money into this game to make it the best experience possible. As for performance, I only played on performance mode (60fps) because I just don't
    Graphics: 10
    Performance: 10
    Mechanics: 9
    Story: 8
    Nostalgia: 1000000000000

    What an unreal experience. I'm glad they slightly delayed game to put the finishing touches on it. The graphics were fantastic. So happy they invested so much money into this game to make it the best experience possible.

    As for performance, I only played on performance mode (60fps) because I just don't think the game would've flowed as well at 30fps, but at 60fps especially during fights OR on a broomstick it felt good. Mechanics were mostly good overall, however, it did feel like at times dodging was a bit clunky but that was my own negative.

    The story was fine, not going to go into details about it but the story for me felt like a secondary thing compared to exploring. I found it hard to invest in some of the characters and some of the characters were definitely afterthoughts, but it was a good enough story in the end.

    Overall I gave the game 9/10.
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  42. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    this is game of the year without a doubt. i’ve never played anything as good as this, and nothing is going to top it.
  43. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Modern masterpiece. Everything you could want in a game set in the Harry Potter world. There are a few nitpicky things that keep me from giving it a 10/10, but those are really just a me thing. Other than those things the game is excellent. Experienced very little to no bugs on the PS5 in Fidelity mode, which is rare for games now a days.
  44. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Everything a potter fan could have asked for. Wonderful open world filled with the magical elements we hoped/loved, it's a teal pleasure to walk in the rooms and corridors of Hogwarts and watch all the details programmers have put in. GOTY !
  45. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Awesome game. Must have for any Harry Potter fan. Exceeded my expectations for the game.
  46. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Игра топ, всем фанатам Гарри Поттера срочно к приобетению. Трансформеры и активисты руки прочь, на ваше мнение слабоумных всем нормальным людям и фанатам Гарри Поттера начхать!!!
  47. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This Harry Potter game is so amazing. I love every single second in this. I bought the Deluxe and got sooner 72 hours release date to explore Hogwarts world. Its so huge and I love it. I cried in the night because the game is excellent with me.....
  48. 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!!
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  49. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! As a Harry Potter fan this is everything you could have hoped for!
  50. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This game is simply fantastic. The graphics are great, the soundtrack is perfect, like usual in the Franchise, and the Open World is simply fun to explore, I often get sidetracked for many, many hours just exploring and doing a plethora of side quests before I do my story.
  51. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is a masterpiece and an ROG many potter fans have only dreamed of.
  52. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Top Klasse Game. Die Open World steckt voller Magie und ist einer der schönsten Spielewelten
  53. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Exploring Hogwarts is an absolute joy. You can play for hours on end without even leaving the castle. But once you do the world opens up to even more adventures. A true must play for any wizarding world fan!
  54. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    this game is simply amazing..I am not saying its perfect but more pros than cons for sure.
  55. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    "Hogwarts Legacy" is a really exciting game that makes you feel like you are in the world of Harry Potter. The quality of the graphics and music are impressive and the gameplay is just great. The story allows you to connect with the characters in a very satisfying way and the customization of your character is an added bonus that really allows you to make your character unique and special."Hogwarts Legacy" is a really exciting game that makes you feel like you are in the world of Harry Potter. The quality of the graphics and music are impressive and the gameplay is just great. The story allows you to connect with the characters in a very satisfying way and the customization of your character is an added bonus that really allows you to make your character unique and special. Without a doubt, I give it a ten out of ten. Expand
  56. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg gameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Expand
  57. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Great game. Exactly what i was hoping for. The combat and the world are beautifully made. The story, although not the most unique, gives exactly what the game promised to give: the experience of being a wizarding student at hogwarts, discovering its castle and surrounding lands and learning to become a master at using magic, all the while learning new lore about the world. And in thatGreat game. Exactly what i was hoping for. The combat and the world are beautifully made. The story, although not the most unique, gives exactly what the game promised to give: the experience of being a wizarding student at hogwarts, discovering its castle and surrounding lands and learning to become a master at using magic, all the while learning new lore about the world. And in that regard Hogwarts Legacy delievered perfectly. Some minor bugs are still being seen, but those do not break the immenseü immersion of the game. A true must-have for every Harry Potter-Fan 10/10 Expand
  58. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Incredible. From the visuals, the voices, the combat to the story, the lore and the level of immersion, this game delievers. Still some small graphical bugs to be found here and there, but nothing dramatic. This game is a must for every fan of the Harry Potter franchise.
  59. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    It’s the “Harry Potter” game i have waited for since over a decade! Not everything is perfect but it’s a very very good open world rpg with better dialogue scenes and quidditch it would be a 10/10 for me.
  60. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    If you are a Harry Potter fan, this is the game you have been waiting for. It has been 15 years since the last HP book came out and the first game that gives us an open world visit into the HP universe around Hogwarts and the surrounding areas as a Wizard or Witch attending the school. If you are looking for a great open world RPG, or if you are a HP fan then this ticks all the boxes.If you are a Harry Potter fan, this is the game you have been waiting for. It has been 15 years since the last HP book came out and the first game that gives us an open world visit into the HP universe around Hogwarts and the surrounding areas as a Wizard or Witch attending the school. If you are looking for a great open world RPG, or if you are a HP fan then this ticks all the boxes. The graphics are great, the combat is fun, the areas to explore is massive, and the story is great. Expand
  61. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    The game is simply gorgeous, everyone should plunge into this wonderful fantasy world. The game is impeccable, atmospheric, beautiful, fabulous, detailed. Thank you for playing 10 out of 10
  62. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I was never really into Harry Potter but now have about 30 hours in the game and I love everything about it! A fantastic adventure so far! 100% worth a buy!
  63. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This game is a homerun. Jk Rowling is the greatest human on the planet earth.
  64. 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.
  65. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Best game for Potter fans. I would definitely play it if you've read the books or enjoyed the films.
  66. 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.
  67. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. The music, the world, the atmosphere, the combat. Excellent.
  68. 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!
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Brilliant,such a joy to play, the atmosphere, story, open world and a huge rpg sandbox..36 hours in and nowhere near finished, 10/10 for me...Thank you to everyone at Avalanche for making a great game and experience, much love and support to all the developers who worked on the game..On a side-note, you do not have to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy this game.
  72. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    From beginning to end Hogwarts Legacy gripped me with the sense of wonder and magic as if I was watching the Harry Potter movies for the first time. I'm sitting at 45 hours in the game and have so much left to do it is dizzying. From flying my broom across the Scottish Highlands to chasing ghosts through the corridors of Hogwarts this game is beautiful. I did not experience any bugs exceptFrom beginning to end Hogwarts Legacy gripped me with the sense of wonder and magic as if I was watching the Harry Potter movies for the first time. I'm sitting at 45 hours in the game and have so much left to do it is dizzying. From flying my broom across the Scottish Highlands to chasing ghosts through the corridors of Hogwarts this game is beautiful. I did not experience any bugs except for one crash when loading a dungeon it was an easy reload with no loss of time. Expand
  73. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Too bad some people are allowing what (the woman who shall not be named) get in the way of someone else’s art. She has nothing to do with this game, but yet people can’t make that disconnect. This game is awesome!!
  74. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I'm grateful for everyone getting fake-outraged about this game as it brought it to my attention given I'm not a frequent gamer. It's amazing so far!
  75. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    The game is great, best Harry Potter game made so far. And I played most of them. The only reason I give it 9 out of 10 is because of the lack of main characters from the story and lack of a proper main antagonist that's memorable. If Voldemort is a 10 and Grindelwald is a 9 then the one in this game is kind of a 3. Also I experienced minor frame rate issues but not enough to hinder myThe game is great, best Harry Potter game made so far. And I played most of them. The only reason I give it 9 out of 10 is because of the lack of main characters from the story and lack of a proper main antagonist that's memorable. If Voldemort is a 10 and Grindelwald is a 9 then the one in this game is kind of a 3. Also I experienced minor frame rate issues but not enough to hinder my overall experience. Haven't encountered any game breaking bugs. Story is so-so but not exceptional and I want to see what the DLC has in store for me. Hats off to JK Rowling she wrote a great series which everyone loves. Expand
  76. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    If you are an Harry Potter fan, you can't miss this game. It's incredible. A true journey to the wizards world !
  77. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Your either a politically motivated person, or your a gamer. If your a gamer this is 10/10. Outstanding first try for the devs and best Potter game on a console.
  78. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Full of magic, the game I've always wanted as a Harry potter fan. Lots of love and passion were poured in the making of this game
  79. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This is so much better than I expected. Best graphics I've seen since Red Dead Redemption 2, and a surprisingly interesting plot. The open world is huge and Hogwarts castle is the biggest labyrinth Ive seen in a game.
  80. 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.
  81. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    So far this is probably the best game i ever played and I've been playing games for about 25 years, go ahead people enjoy this one, its one of those once in a life time games
  82. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    It's the Harry Potter game I have always dreamed of! A masterpiece! Everyone should have a chance to play it!
  83. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    awesome game its a dream i love it being in hogwarts explore fine combat and nice story
  84. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This is the game every Harry Potter fan has been waiting for! Even if you’ve never read the books or watched the movies and know nothing about the fascinating world of HP do yourself a favor and check it out. This is a very beautiful and addictive RPG. The combat, characters, storyline, exploration, everything about it is top-notch. I was very worried it would turn out to be mediocre andThis is the game every Harry Potter fan has been waiting for! Even if you’ve never read the books or watched the movies and know nothing about the fascinating world of HP do yourself a favor and check it out. This is a very beautiful and addictive RPG. The combat, characters, storyline, exploration, everything about it is top-notch. I was very worried it would turn out to be mediocre and underwhelming but the game surprised me and completely exceeded my expectations. Probably going to be my GOTY! Expand
  85. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Such an amazing game. So much exploring you will be hear for hours, it nice to have a game thats fun
  86. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    What can i say? I was level 14 long before i progressed in the story and why is that? THERE IS STUFF TO DO EVERYWHERE! I was exploring, looting, unlocking, finding hidden rooms, i was just lost in this huge world. And when you step outside Hogwarts and you find out that the huge castle is only the begining, your in for a ride. This has everything i ever wanted from a Harry Potter game,What can i say? I was level 14 long before i progressed in the story and why is that? THERE IS STUFF TO DO EVERYWHERE! I was exploring, looting, unlocking, finding hidden rooms, i was just lost in this huge world. And when you step outside Hogwarts and you find out that the huge castle is only the begining, your in for a ride. This has everything i ever wanted from a Harry Potter game, great story, magical world, awesome graphics, fun characthers, action, great combat with many variations in spells, and broom flying! I would recommend this game for everyone that likes an adventure. Expand
  87. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This game is everything ive ever wanted from a Harry potter video game I can hardly put it down and look forward to playing every chance i get, very well done indeed.
  88. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Fantastic for every Harry Potter fan. Atmosphere and Hogwarts are stunning!
  89. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Surpasses expectations. Reminds me of Fable. The light RPG with magic and collecting so many things.
  90. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    I'm so glad that J K Rowling will do very nicely out of this game, the ugly activists who tried to shut her down because she believes female rights are human rights have failed miserably. Everyone who bought and played this game is supporting J K Rowling, and I for one couldn't be happier - 10 stars
  91. Feb 8, 2023
    9
    The game is very very good - the depth and open world in general delivers more than I expected. Fighting is open and brutal which also surprised me in a positive way. I love the game.

    Only cons are that the diversity seems a bit artificial - in the end the woke society is anyway not satisfied so I think we don't need to pump games up with loads of diversity stuff in a 200 year old world.
    The game is very very good - the depth and open world in general delivers more than I expected. Fighting is open and brutal which also surprised me in a positive way. I love the game.

    Only cons are that the diversity seems a bit artificial - in the end the woke society is anyway not satisfied so I think we don't need to pump games up with loads of diversity stuff in a 200 year old world. Also, the game missed out on becoming one of the best games ever - since some features obviously are missing, like moral effects on behaviour and a flexible story line; only few gear where the magic stick and the houses are more or less only design tools - what a lost opportunity!
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  92. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    It's a masterpiece, everything we dreamed about a wizarding Harry potter game and more
  93. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    First of all no game is perfect (specially at launch) but for the kind of raw crap that the gaming industry has accustomed us to, this game is in very good shape with very minors bugs. Just simply one of the best games I have ever played, good story, great mechanics, intuitive and beautiful graphics.
  94. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Its the magic world that we have been waiting for since we were children. Thank you Avalanche
  95. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    The game is so fun. And huge! It builds on the already rich world of HP. Even if you don't have any connection to the books/movies, you can still enjoy this game. There are so many puzzle's and Easter eggs. Magic and fantastic beasts. 10/10
    And btw, there are some people trying to boicot/cancel and spoil the games for anyone that shows the slightest interest in it, so beware of that.But
    The game is so fun. And huge! It builds on the already rich world of HP. Even if you don't have any connection to the books/movies, you can still enjoy this game. There are so many puzzle's and Easter eggs. Magic and fantastic beasts. 10/10
    And btw, there are some people trying to boicot/cancel and spoil the games for anyone that shows the slightest interest in it, so beware of that.But do not let them bully you into not trying it out for yourself !!
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  96. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Juego espectacular sin duda el mejor de este 2023 y con muchas opciones para ser el goty , un juego con un mimo y un trabajo espectacular
  97. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    While the game definitely is not flawless, it succeeds entirely in its' goal to capture every player off guard and drown them in the magical universe of HP. This is as close as anyone might ever get to attending Hogwarts. Quests, spell learning and activities are magically combined into the storyline, the world is riddled with mysteries, puzzles and magical details (moving paintings,While the game definitely is not flawless, it succeeds entirely in its' goal to capture every player off guard and drown them in the magical universe of HP. This is as close as anyone might ever get to attending Hogwarts. Quests, spell learning and activities are magically combined into the storyline, the world is riddled with mysteries, puzzles and magical details (moving paintings, fighting sets of armor, flying books, moving plants, etc) whilst being refreshing on its own. Combat is satisfying and challenging. One of the best games in years. GOTY material. Expand
  98. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Makes you fall back in love with gaming again. They've knocked it out of the park with this game. The level of detail and effort put in is staggering and mind blowing. This was created by fans, for fans. 10/10.
  99. 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...
  100. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Best game I have played in my entire life!!!! I'm glad the developers are Harry Potter fans and did this game with knowledge and love.
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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 96 Critic Reviews

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