Hogwarts Legacy

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3361 Ratings

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  1. Eli_Vanto_0094
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing! I went in with really high expectations, expecting to love it -- and it's far better than I even expected. The gameplay, story, and beauty of the world is unparalleled. Also, one of the things I love best about the game is the variety of outfits -- makes me want to go out and buy a nice new vest, pants, and matching blazer! If you like other games with good storiesThis game is amazing! I went in with really high expectations, expecting to love it -- and it's far better than I even expected. The gameplay, story, and beauty of the world is unparalleled. Also, one of the things I love best about the game is the variety of outfits -- makes me want to go out and buy a nice new vest, pants, and matching blazer! If you like other games with good stories and visuals (i.e., Spider Man Miles Morales, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order) you'll love this game. It's the perfect mix between lightness and fun, and intense epic combat and intrigue. Buy it -- you won't regret it!… Expand
  2. mangamer
    Feb 17, 2023
    1
    A normal Ubisoft game after you peel it off. boring... very boring... this is a bubble.
  3. Severus_Xvir
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Une pépite Fan d Harry potter foncez
    Ceux qui ni connaissent rien à Hp.. foncez aussi
    C’est tout simplement magique
  4. Tonytyga8
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    For longer than I care to admit, I've wanted THIS exact game. All of the bland, underwhelming, hyper-linear years of playing as Harry, and only Harry (followed by a brief and fun stint with Quidditch World Cup on PS2), feel as though they pale in comparison to what we have today. Players are able to freely walk about Hogwarts, decide their own speed and agenda, and fully take in everyFor longer than I care to admit, I've wanted THIS exact game. All of the bland, underwhelming, hyper-linear years of playing as Harry, and only Harry (followed by a brief and fun stint with Quidditch World Cup on PS2), feel as though they pale in comparison to what we have today. Players are able to freely walk about Hogwarts, decide their own speed and agenda, and fully take in every weird, interesting (and interactive) part of the environment they can find... I wasted entirely too much time watching a shrub prune itself. If you grew up a fan of the books or movies, if you found yourself wanting better for yourself after years of PS2 and GameCube Harry Potter games, if you enjoy well designed environments with enough to keep you busy for a long while, Hogwarts Legacy is a must grab. One gripe... There is a minor loading hitch when entering large rooms through a door. Couple dropped frames. It's fairly seamless on PS5 if not for this. I imagine the PS4 would absolutely hate running this game but a decent PC... Xbox Series... PS5. Go for it.… Expand
  5. Quovadis34
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    Très bon jeu, malgré l’attente considérable (4-5 ans), le jeu est au dessus de mes attentes. Vraiment plaisant à jouer
  6. taytum
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    What an incredible achievement for Avalanche Software’s first AAA RPG. i thoroughly enjoyed my 50+ hours with the game. Can’t wait for the inevitable sequel.
  7. reesemondragon
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    I love this game so much. It is not just a great Potter game, it is a great game period. I rarely play games twice, but I’m already on my second play through.
  8. ngocole
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    Yeah this game is awesome. I've had so much fun playing it. Highly recommend
  9. WarWolf82
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    Great game!! Definitely needs continued support with dlc or a straight up sequel
  10. Shinmegamitense
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Outstanding graphics, great gameplay, awesome history line,WB actually delivered of of their best games yet
  11. b3lac
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    One of the first games in years that has kept me coming back every single day. 55 hours in and not even done with the main story. I plan to play through it at least once in each house. Game of the year hands down, so far.
  12. Amidray
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy provides an expansive world of magic and mystery. With a main story that is both whimsical and gritty, and over a hundred side quests, there are countless reasons to ply out an enchanting life in the game. Occasional graphical issues are noticeable but overall negligible to the abundant sense of wonder. Hogwarts Legacy is a spellbinding and enchanting experience not to be missed.
  13. Sylvia2023
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    10/10! A very (VERY) good game. Hogwarts is amazing. The game offers you the opportunity to live something many people had grown just immagining how it would be. Congratulation for the devs. Fantastic.
  14. Patchy182
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    I love it! Need some DLC! Exploration is fantastic and combat is fun. Highly recommend.
  15. VikingBadger
    Feb 22, 2023
    9
    An amazing escape into the magical world we've always wanted. Good humour, the battles are fun and engaging, and all the small details immerses the player and makes you feel at home in Hogwarts. I definite recommendation.
  16. bojo12000
    Feb 22, 2023
    9
    Very well-made game. I wasn't expecting much, to be honest, but damn, I was wrong. So far, so good.
  17. fedyazhopa
    Feb 22, 2023
    4
    Okay, this game wasn't that bad or good until one moment. Until the moment when I just literally can't solve the puzzle on my own, not with the help of guides or youtube. If you're an adequate person, then walk away. If you're a fool (a fan of the Harry Potter universe) - then the game is for you. I hope you get sucked in and don't get out of here like I did. Haha
    P.S. Played 25 hours (honestly)
  18. dolsev
    Feb 26, 2023
    3
    Generic trash for people who don't play videogames often. I can't make myself play this for more than 20 mins straight. Generic dialogs, characters and surroundings. If you never played videogames and you are Harry Potter fan - proceed, otherwise - just play some game with gameplay and story
  19. Bmcelroy620
    Mar 14, 2023
    3
    I’ll give credit where it’s due. The game is beautiful as far as graphics. That’s why I gave it a 3/5. The first 10 or so hours are awe-inspiring and full of promise. You have a perfect balance of student vs hero and a nice mix of classes vs saving the wizard world. Then… there’s a shift. (Very *minor* spoiler and I’ll keep it pretty vague) After about five or so classes at the veryI’ll give credit where it’s due. The game is beautiful as far as graphics. That’s why I gave it a 3/5. The first 10 or so hours are awe-inspiring and full of promise. You have a perfect balance of student vs hero and a nice mix of classes vs saving the wizard world. Then… there’s a shift. (Very *minor* spoiler and I’ll keep it pretty vague) After about five or so classes at the very beginning, your professor gives you your very own special place for ALL your magical needs. And I mean literally… ALL of it. It seems awesome at first, until you realize this is your replacement for classes. “Who needs anything else when you can brew 25 wiggenweld potions right here in under a minute! It’s not even fall yet and you don’t need to step foot in another classroom ever again, doesn’t that sound SO great!?” I wish I could decline the offer. I liked the classes? I don’t want to reduce my school experience to one single room? This is where the magic of Hogwarts took a severe plunge for me. The classrooms sit eerily empty the rest of the game, not even NPCs seem to take classes anymore. And suddenly the game becomes a tedious bee-line back and forth from your secluded “special” room, to various caves/mines the rest of the game. As a fan of RPGs I really love the roleplay aspect. I was excited to be a student at Hogwarts, but I spend 90% of my time alone. I’m struggling to finish the game. I really wished I had to go to potions class to make potions, and Herbology to grow plants, make a stop by the Beasts class to visit my magical Beasts I collect but I can’t. They shrunk the giant castle of a school and all of its potential down to one single room. My common room never needs to be set foot in again, either, after the first few hours. I thought House Quests might spawn there. But nothing ever does, my Housemates don’t even acknowledge me. Im 70% done with the game and I’ve never seen my student even sit down in the dining hall. I cant interact with it. I Can eat food off of random bar tables and drink someone’s Butterbeer backwash, but I can’t touch the student’s food. Same with my “bedroom”, I can’t even sleep in my bed my character just exclusively drops to the floor for a nap instead… even in my room. They give you the freedom to decorate your “special one-stop space” but I’d rather have decorated and customized my own dorm instead and continued going to the classrooms to brew/grow things. I even customize all my gear in that room, so why should I even return to the clothing store in Hogsmeade? That room killed it for me. It really did…

    My character has been kind of a loner ever since. Feels like I drank and invisibility potion and can’t undo it. Suddenly no one cares if you wander right in the restricted section, no one will say/do anything. People only talk to you when they need to send you off on another fetch quest in a spiders den. There’s no fun/happiness after the first few hours. Im not a student anymore, im more of an errand girl. My House doesn’t mean anything but the color of my robes. I don’t know, the magic just kinda stopped being magical.    … Expand
  20. LeftBehindTitan
    Mar 16, 2023
    6
    It was decent but the nostalgia is definitely carrying this game. Without the name attached to it, the game would be a 5 at best. If you're into forced diversity and inclusion this is the game for you, despite how you feel about Rowling.

    Face animations - 7/10
    Control scheme - 4/10
    Story - 6/10
    World - 9/10
    Npcs - 2/10
  21. ruvikk
    Mar 19, 2023
    0
    Great game! but how could I rate it if I can't even install it from the disc. I got scammed for 54$
  22. Snorof88
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    My New Favorite Game! A Masterpiece! Gorgeous Looking Game with Excellent Soundtrack! Short But Fun Story!
  23. w1n
    Mar 25, 2023
    1
    Wonderful game if you don't encounter any game breaking bugs. The game is riddled with glitches from simply clipping through the ground to main story quests being incompletable.

    I've been stuck in the game for 45 days due to a bug where an NPC will not prompt me to continue a main quest, essentially halting my progress and not allowing me to complete the game. This is after 19 hours of    Wonderful game if you don't encounter any game breaking bugs. The game is riddled with glitches from simply clipping through the ground to main story quests being incompletable.

    I've been stuck in the game for 45 days due to a bug where an NPC will not prompt me to continue a main quest, essentially halting my progress and not allowing me to complete the game. This is after 19 hours of progress.

    I enjoyed my 19 hours, but I don't think I'll ever restart a new game in order to finish the game as my time is precious and I'm worried I'll get stuck against my will again. Oh well, onto games that don't have game breaking bugs everywhere.

    For reference, this is the bug I encountered and the developers have been aware of it for 45+ days at the time of writing: https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-851    … Expand
  24. troylads1
    Mar 26, 2023
    4
    Hogwarts legacy isn't great but it isn't terrible just a average game runs bad a pc the game starts out good then just starts to get boring i couldn't tell you how many times this game put me to sleep it was a struggle to finish it
    i do not understand why everyone loves the game so much
    you do the same thing over and over and over and over
    its a Ubisoft open world type game that is boring
  25. AshenHallow
    Apr 29, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you look past the whole Hogwarts theme it’s just another open world game with to much bloat and a story that makes no sense. If you loved the world of Harry Potter, like collecting, and doing the same few tasks over and over again then this is the game for you.… Expand
  26. Simbabwe1
    May 23, 2023
    8
    Pros
    Combat is fun
    World is well made Good length to story/gameplay Spells are satisfying and broom flying is fun Graphics are really good There is a "creative" mode area though I didn't spend much time there Cons - The story is quite boring and convoluted - The hippogriff looks great but flying it is pretty boring as it's quite slow. - Some of the voice actors were so cringe. It's like    Pros
    Combat is fun
    World is well made
    Good length to story/gameplay
    Spells are satisfying and broom flying is fun
    Graphics are really good
    There is a "creative" mode area though I didn't spend much time there

    Cons
    - The story is quite boring and convoluted
    - The hippogriff looks great but flying it is pretty boring as it's quite slow.
    - Some of the voice actors were so cringe. It's like they were pulling characters from the nerds in Canis Canem Edit but with none of the humour or self awareness.
    - The room of requirement was not required very much for me. The animals were an interesting idea but did not feel fleshed out enough. It seems like an awful long winded route to get feathers and other consumable ingredients from them when any other game would just have you pick these up in the wild. It would be different if the animals themselves gave you some form of skill/perk/upgrade/buff rather than a feather or hair to use to upgrade your gear.
    -The gear numbers etc meant nothing to me I just kept changing to the highest numbered gear and felt no difference throughout the game.


    The story I found myself skipping a lot of cutscenes. As much as I love harry potter, the story didn't cut it for me and found it a bit convoluted. Firstly focusing on goblins and you instantly know who the final boss will be but then it goes off on tangents and you start following another main story and you think oh ok where is this going and then its like they forgot the goblins were there and had to rush then back in at the end. The gameplay is the main draw for me. The combat feels fresh for the first half of the game but doesn't add much else towards the end. The world is well crafted with a lot of interesting places to explore and recognise, many areas are created to look like the films while many others have new original takes on them. I can't say they're an improvement, especially the areas with the classical music playing, I find them pretty annoying because it never ends.

    I wish there were more side quests and with hints to lore rather than some of the mundane ones we got.
    I wish there was more to do other than the story and side quests. I think quidditch is the obvious answer but of course we are getting a separate game for that so it's like we can't expect an open world Harry Potter game to include quidditch anymore.

    I enjoyed the game for the most part and would recommend it especially to any Harry potter fan but there are some drawbacks to the experience.    … Expand
  27. ChloeTheB1tch
    May 27, 2023
    0
    The magic system sucks and skyrim did it better. Story is antisemitic propaganda. JK can eat my ass.
  28. Themajority
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Very happy to see an open world like this and also not including political and ideologies we see in the real world. this game is definitely a must play. The majority speaks.
  29. dundiditt
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    The story is compelling! The combat/spell casting is really good! the aesthetics is mesmerizing! The game takes you on a rollercoaster of an immersive experience from start to finish. Hopefully we'll see a DLC in the near future.
  30. Artaniel
    Jul 25, 2023
    8
    Overall the game is great, it is definitely a must for Harry Potter fans, but for everyone else it would just be a good game. The visiuals are beautiful, the story and side quests are interesting and the combat system is nice, but none of these are revolutionary. What definitely is outstanding is the attention to detail and lore, the chance to explore this version of Hogwarts castle aloneOverall the game is great, it is definitely a must for Harry Potter fans, but for everyone else it would just be a good game. The visiuals are beautiful, the story and side quests are interesting and the combat system is nice, but none of these are revolutionary. What definitely is outstanding is the attention to detail and lore, the chance to explore this version of Hogwarts castle alone is worth buying the game if you enjoy HP movies. Beyond exploring Hogwarts other activities quickly become repetitive and not very fun, so after finishing the main story and main side quests I had no real interest in exploring every part of the world and finishing all the minor things.… Expand
  31. DSouls_guy
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    I've never really payed any attention to the Harry Potter books or the movies, however ever since I started playing Hogwarts legacy all that has changed! Hogwarts legacy is a Masterpiece of a game!!! And a must have game in any gamers library of games. I've now starting to watch the Harry Potter movies and I'm impressed!!! Hogwarts legacy is truly a masterpiece and shouldn't be missed byI've never really payed any attention to the Harry Potter books or the movies, however ever since I started playing Hogwarts legacy all that has changed! Hogwarts legacy is a Masterpiece of a game!!! And a must have game in any gamers library of games. I've now starting to watch the Harry Potter movies and I'm impressed!!! Hogwarts legacy is truly a masterpiece and shouldn't be missed by Potter fans or rpg lovers alike.… Expand
  32. Zhiroc
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Excellent adaptation of its source material. Combat, while not complicated, is overall fun and challenging. The graphics have great design and detail, though there could stand to be some technical improvements. The main plot and sidequests, while not perfect, is serviceable. Anyone who has liked the source material is likely to enjoy just the experience of wandering the setting. Right now,Excellent adaptation of its source material. Combat, while not complicated, is overall fun and challenging. The graphics have great design and detail, though there could stand to be some technical improvements. The main plot and sidequests, while not perfect, is serviceable. Anyone who has liked the source material is likely to enjoy just the experience of wandering the setting. Right now, I'd rate it a 8 as it stands, but will be 9 once more bugs/glitches are fixed. I'll give it a +1 for hitting above its weight as an adaptation, as well as to counter review-bombing.… Expand
  33. TJD2
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is an absolute masterpiece. Sure the game has it's flaws but it is the most faithful recreation of the Wizarding World I have seen. Nearly every detail is accurate to the books to a point that even the films fail to realize. It almost feels like the pages of the books are coming to life but with a whole new story. There is a ton of exploration and the spells are a blastHogwarts Legacy is an absolute masterpiece. Sure the game has it's flaws but it is the most faithful recreation of the Wizarding World I have seen. Nearly every detail is accurate to the books to a point that even the films fail to realize. It almost feels like the pages of the books are coming to life but with a whole new story. There is a ton of exploration and the spells are a blast to use in conjunction with one another. The only downside is the dialogue of the main characters, and the fact that an evil run is next to impossible with every character agreeing with everything you say and do. Even the unforgiveable curses have no consequences. Other than these few flaws, the game is just brilliant. The combat is excellent, the Merlin trials are fun to figure out, and the player never feels lost nor do they feel like their hand is being held. I love this game!… Expand
  34. phch22777
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    Learning curve is hard in the beginning. Decided to play it on “easy”. Ray tracing ambiant occlusion isn’t quite what it should be and there’s still a lot of mesh pop up. It’s more a magic school simulator than a full RPG. It’s still worth your time!
  35. Anwest
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    What a fantastic game! It has a beautiful game world, an excellent story, and fun combats! This is precisely the game I knew I wanted when watching the movies back in my youth.
  36. MasterDiwa
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Amazing game from start to finish! Played 71hours and completed the challenges at 100%.
  37. Fat_Alberta
    Mar 2, 2023
    6
    If this had been a Ubisoft game without the Harry Potter name, it would be getting scores of 6 and 7 rather than 8 and 9. Don’t get me wrong, there are good things about the game. It looks beautiful, the castle is incredible, and the combat is surprisingly fun. But the writing and voice acting are reprehensibly bad, and the world itself, outside of some fun details mostly packed in andIf this had been a Ubisoft game without the Harry Potter name, it would be getting scores of 6 and 7 rather than 8 and 9. Don’t get me wrong, there are good things about the game. It looks beautiful, the castle is incredible, and the combat is surprisingly fun. But the writing and voice acting are reprehensibly bad, and the world itself, outside of some fun details mostly packed in and around the castle and Hogsmeade, feels dead and lifeless. Can’t believe I have heard some people compare this to Red Dead Redemption 2. Then there are the boring side quests. In short, it’s okay. Just okay. If it didn’t have the Harry Potter name attached to it, nobody would care about this very mediocre game.… Expand
  38. gfu1993
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Don't trust the mainstream media on this one. If you're a gamer, you know. Not perfect, but solid 9/10.
  39. Molec_man
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    So close to perfect. It needs an online aspect and to have a replayable hook. Graphics are great. Story is good. Characters are enjoyable. Combat is fun.
  40. curzon_dax
    Mar 18, 2023
    7
    It's practically a semi-replica of Zelda:Breath of the Wild with a harry potter theme and a main hero that can talk. It will probably impress you for the first few hours of gameplay; the artwork is impeccable inside Hogwarts (10/10 to mappers for that); the 'grinding' of the game is more or less addictive while the combat is pretty good as well as part of the story. However: if you do playIt's practically a semi-replica of Zelda:Breath of the Wild with a harry potter theme and a main hero that can talk. It will probably impress you for the first few hours of gameplay; the artwork is impeccable inside Hogwarts (10/10 to mappers for that); the 'grinding' of the game is more or less addictive while the combat is pretty good as well as part of the story. However: if you do play for more than a couple of days: you will probably find it repetitive and with serious flaws; the length of this review is not enough to express everything about but let's just say the game is relatively mediocre for most of its gameplay aspects though it never becomes too annoying; its best attributes is the art design of Hogwarts itself and the combat mechanics.… Expand
  41. tagos
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    First up - all the furore concerning the untrue allegations against Rowling drove me to reading the first novel and watching the films. In turn the lunatic hysteria around this game encouraged me to buy a game I would usually ignore as I take it as an axiom that the side that hurls abuse and death threats are in the wrong.

    So thank you guys, thank you for introducing me to a great open    First up - all the furore concerning the untrue allegations against Rowling drove me to reading the first novel and watching the films. In turn the lunatic hysteria around this game encouraged me to buy a game I would usually ignore as I take it as an axiom that the side that hurls abuse and death threats are in the wrong.

    So thank you guys, thank you for introducing me to a great open world game. It looks good, it plays great, it’s relaxing, it’s fun.

    So good job guys, good job. (Insert golf clap here).    … Expand
  42. OlilovesMovies
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy, to put it simply, it everything any fan of the franchise could have ever dreamed for in a video game. Though it isn't perfect, it is exactly what was needed to breathe life into a brand being dragged down by controversy and a dwindling film empire.

    I really hope this is the start of something incredible, as we need more games from this studio in this universe. Please    Hogwarts Legacy, to put it simply, it everything any fan of the franchise could have ever dreamed for in a video game. Though it isn't perfect, it is exactly what was needed to breathe life into a brand being dragged down by controversy and a dwindling film empire.

    I really hope this is the start of something incredible, as we need more games from this studio in this universe. Please make us the Harry Potter Games in this engine!

    A game made by talented and passionate people who clearly understand the material they are working with, dripping with detail and alive with charm and character.    … Expand
  43. DoubleTripple
    Apr 11, 2023
    8
    While amazing realization of Harry Potter world, the story and characters are rather bland, which in my opinion matters as much to the Harry Potter as the magical world. Almost all the gameplay mechanics are well done. That being said so many things regarding gameplay feel like a one or two generation old open world game. So while polished, it's very repetetive and moves to chore territoryWhile amazing realization of Harry Potter world, the story and characters are rather bland, which in my opinion matters as much to the Harry Potter as the magical world. Almost all the gameplay mechanics are well done. That being said so many things regarding gameplay feel like a one or two generation old open world game. So while polished, it's very repetetive and moves to chore territory very soon. The worst part of the game is by far the story and characters. Towards the end all of it was extremely frustrating, poorly written stuff, where characters motivations were unclear and illogical. I was just glad I was done with it. I was realy frustrated towards the end with the story and the characters. But still, there were many good parts and the world was truly amazingly done.… Expand
  44. doncsoo
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    I played this game as someone who didn't really take interest in the Harry Potter franchise, and I was originally concerned whether I could still enjoy this game. However, to my surprise I enjoyed this game very much.

    Pros: - Detailed environment and graphics - Different ways to play, besides combat and questing there's a lot to do - Combat was surprising very good, and lot of    I played this game as someone who didn't really take interest in the Harry Potter franchise, and I was originally concerned whether I could still enjoy this game. However, to my surprise I enjoyed this game very much.

    Pros:
    - Detailed environment and graphics
    - Different ways to play, besides combat and questing there's a lot to do
    - Combat was surprising very good, and lot of interesting ways to play/strategise
    - Great PS5 DualSense effects

    Cons:
    - Weird bugs here and there, also so characters quite artificial
    - After a while, the game tends to repeat some environments

    I think Avalanche did a very good job with this game, and very much recommended.    … Expand
  45. ErsatzGood
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Such a fun game! The wait was completely worth it! Yes, thank you! I wasn't sure if it was going to be as great as everyone said, and YES it is!
  46. thabass
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    There’s so much to love about this game. The castle, the grounds and hamlets, the score, the combat, the deep respect for the lore… I could go on and on. The Wizarding World game I have waited for since I was old enough to want something, I am so excited to see what else can be done within this universe. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
  47. bskierys
    Jul 14, 2023
    7
    The atmosphere of the Wizarding World is done well, but overall, this is only a decent open world game.

    Pros: + Harry Potter vibes done well + The love for the source material is in the air. A lot of details from books and films for the fans. + Good fighting system with depth. It feels good to throw spells around. + Some memorable moments. + A lot to do in the open world. Side    The atmosphere of the Wizarding World is done well, but overall, this is only a decent open world game.

    Pros:
    + Harry Potter vibes done well
    + The love for the source material is in the air. A lot of details from books and films for the fans.
    + Good fighting system with depth. It feels good to throw spells around.
    + Some memorable moments.
    + A lot to do in the open world. Side missions, collectibles etc.

    Cons:
    – The main storyline is mediocre. Most of the characters are very one dimensional, there are no twists. The main plot revolves around trials that are there only so that the game can happen.
    – The world is too big. Most of the time, we are not visiting Hogwarts, but rather vast, boring plains outside of it.
    – Collectibles has no reason. Balloons are flying around Hogwarts just so you can fly through it, and nobody has pushed a stone for a hundred years so that you can come, push it and solve a puzzle.
    – The world feels very static and artificial. Filled with dozens of enemies for you to kill.
    – A lot of chore activities: selling tons of gear, brewing potions, taking care of your garden and "rescuing" animals. Takes a lot of time in game.

    Overall, pretty good game, but I've played many better implementations of this open world formula. The main selling point is the Harry Potter theme, but it does it very well.    … Expand
  48. SuperDuck23
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    This game thoroughly impressed me more than I expected - particularly in its first half, before the open world fatigue started to take its toll. Despite the overabundant open-world elements such as the Merlin Trials and the treasure vaults, the rest of the world is breathtaking. It's so nice to see an open-world game with a UK countryside setting.

    The story and characters are passable -    This game thoroughly impressed me more than I expected - particularly in its first half, before the open world fatigue started to take its toll. Despite the overabundant open-world elements such as the Merlin Trials and the treasure vaults, the rest of the world is breathtaking. It's so nice to see an open-world game with a UK countryside setting.

    The story and characters are passable - nothing great but it gets the job done. This is not what you play the game for though. The combat however is something that stands out to me as very strong. It's great fun to use combos as you unlock more spells. In spite of its flaws, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter game that fans have been dreaming of for years.    … Expand
  49. DeaconFrost
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Wow... What a great game. Nothing more to say about it. A great game. And to the haters : I will look for you, I will find you and I will Avada Kadevra you...
  50. ZorroAK
    Mar 17, 2023
    7
    The questlines (one main and three NPC-based ones) are so utterly predictable that the cast of characters involved has to have been lobotomized in order to NOT being able to put two and two together really early on. The quest design is hopelessly outdated at the best of times, but at least some of them are presented charmingly. Nothing you do has any consequences, though. Your choices onlyThe questlines (one main and three NPC-based ones) are so utterly predictable that the cast of characters involved has to have been lobotomized in order to NOT being able to put two and two together really early on. The quest design is hopelessly outdated at the best of times, but at least some of them are presented charmingly. Nothing you do has any consequences, though. Your choices only affect a couple of dialog lines, if that, and the plotlines will play out exactly as scripted. You can even run around using Unforgivable Curses, and no one will give a crap. An RPG this certainly isn't.

    The faces are for the most part robot-like, like stroke patients trying to crowbar an expression into their facial play, and don't convey the emotions the mostly good voice cast puts into the game. Distraught NPCs sound the part, but giving them fitting animations seems to have been too much work, and the transitions are actually hilarious: You turn in a quest for a vendor, tell her her brother is dead, the lifeless model looks as bored as always while the voice actress is sobbing her heart out, and then you click on "Let me see your wares", and she replies cheerily. This is early 2000s quality, if that.

    Most of the time they try to circumvent talking about the main character in third person, but when they do, it's "they" and "them". Nobody but pink-haired denizens of the Twitter and university microcosms talks like that. Of course text to speech isn't far enough along, so they can't say the name, but the pronouns? Would it have been too much trouble to put some boxes in the character creation (male, female, other) and record a couple of lines three times?

    Which brings me to a the biggest immersion breaker by far. You want diversity, fine. I don't mind it when it makes sense in context. But this diversity pride parade breaks the immersion so hard that it gets absolutely ridiculous. In 1890s Scotland you've got transgenders, gays, lesbians, Africans, Indians, Arabs, Persians, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, all with expressly stated nationalities so that everybody feels represented, and nobody's got a problem with anybody, not even with muggles or mudbloods because even fictional racism would've been too traumatizing, I guess. You visit remote, secluded, tiny villages in the Scottish hinterlands where black kids play with Asian kids in the street and where you do your shopping at Bernard Ndiaye, Fatimah Lawang, Jalal Sehmi and Rohan Prakash's stores. Sure, the studio wanted to virtue signal on a Patronus Charm level because they knew they were up against hateful radical ideologues you just can't please and who desperately wanna cancel you no matter what you do, but this harms the sense of time and place so immensely, I can't even begin to tell you.

    The same goes for the modern looks, by the way. Why have it play in the 1890s and then make everything look like it's not? Especially in this case, because the Wizarding World is already very turn-of-the-century-ish in modern times. You have to strike a balance between what we find visually appealing nowadays and what tells us which time period we're in. What's most distracting is the countless modern hairstyles. What about hairstyles that convey "1890s, but instead they look more pleasant to 2020s eyes"? No such luck here. Coupled with the ridiculous diversity you really can't tell in which period this game is supposed to be placed – 1890s Scotland it certainly isn't. More like a modern campus in California.

    The open world is empty and uneventful. There just isn't much to do, and what's there gets boring and tedious very quickly. The NPCs won't react to you the way they do in certain quests which makes the game feel even more fake. It's pretty, but the game design underneath is a decade or two behind in lots of places.

    Enemies: Wizards, goblins, trolls, dark mongrels, dugbogs, spiders, guardians, inferi – and that's it. Come on, Portkey Games, HL isn't Skyrim, and this isn't 2011 anymore.

    What HL gets right is the spells, the combat, the exceptional musical score and the atmosphere. The painstaking detail, the wealth of ideas taken directly from the books or invented for the game is staggering. This is the atmosphere of the first four books (or the first two movies), and it's a slam dunk in my opinion. The castle of Hogwarts has been recreated beautifully and faithfully. As if that weren't enough, it's chock-full of secrets you can uncover. There are so incredibly many little ideas in Hogwarts and Hogsmeade that make you chuckle or even laugh out loud and that breathe the spirit of the books so you actually don't know if Rowling came up with them or the developers. This game adaptation gets right what so many don't: It's as if it was made by the same author.    … Expand
  51. shepheard
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    A dream come true for the fans of J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World. So prepare your wands, put on your wizard robe and start exploring this incredibly magical world of Hogwarts which is an amazing homage to Harry Potter universe which set the bar so high, that not even Levioso could put other games on the same level.
  52. Hippystank
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    This game is incredible, they really nailed the feeling of being a student in Hogwarts. The combat is very fun it's different than I expected and takes some getting use to. Story has been really good so far, the main thing that keeps pulling me back though is this world it's so magical with so many cool puzzles and things to find.
  53. RodSal
    Mar 24, 2023
    6
    You are not a big fan of Harry Potter universe, but you like the movies and want to give a try to the game? Like me, i gave it a chance and i think its a good game overall, but i expected more from it, especially after many people said this was GOTY contender. Imo, its not.

    Pros: First 10 hours Good graphics Great environment (Horgwarts is awsome) Great gameplay Cons: Boring    You are not a big fan of Harry Potter universe, but you like the movies and want to give a try to the game? Like me, i gave it a chance and i think its a good game overall, but i expected more from it, especially after many people said this was GOTY contender. Imo, its not.

    Pros:
    First 10 hours
    Good graphics
    Great environment (Horgwarts is awsome)
    Great gameplay

    Cons:
    Boring Story
    Repetitive enemies and puzzles (completely disappointed here)
    Loot system    … Expand
  54. KahnArtizt07
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    Amazing game! Not perfect, but very ambitious and mostly nails everything it does. Exploring the school is engrossing and exciting! Spell casting is simple but effective! World building is too notch! The controversy regarding Rowling is irrelevant. There is not anything reflective of her beliefs present in this game, as she has nothing to do with this game’s creation other than the loreAmazing game! Not perfect, but very ambitious and mostly nails everything it does. Exploring the school is engrossing and exciting! Spell casting is simple but effective! World building is too notch! The controversy regarding Rowling is irrelevant. There is not anything reflective of her beliefs present in this game, as she has nothing to do with this game’s creation other than the lore she established in the movies/books. If you’re a HP fan, this game is a must-play!… Expand
  55. Rakasta7
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game. The hype was real and I rode the train but heck I’m defo enjoying the ride!
  56. matus961
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Beautiful experience which I had waited for a very long time. Perfect mechanics, nice graphics and a lot of nostalgia from movies and books.
  57. Ryakkan
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    Extremely enjoyable. Great story, well written characters. Good combat and fun exploration.
  58. CyBorek
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Amazing Game. Immersive world, with great graphics, and exciting mechanics. It would be sure 10 if they would spend some more time on the development to add Quidditch games + PC optimization because now you need some .ini edition to play comfortably in 1440p on RTX 3070. Generally, lousy optimization is the only weak spot of the PC version. For PS5 I would for sure give max points.
  59. Vigo
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    First off, I don't even like harry potter stuff. Never was interested in the books nor movies. That makes this game all that more exciting. That's how you know it did a good job when it can convince someone otherwise and enjoy it. That's what Red Dead Redemption did for me as I never liked westerns. I really only saw a few trailers and thought looks interesting game, however, it is aFirst off, I don't even like harry potter stuff. Never was interested in the books nor movies. That makes this game all that more exciting. That's how you know it did a good job when it can convince someone otherwise and enjoy it. That's what Red Dead Redemption did for me as I never liked westerns. I really only saw a few trailers and thought looks interesting game, however, it is a really treat going in blind.

    The world itself is the best part in my mind. This truly feels like next gen game to me one of the few. The load times are about 4 sec to travel anywhere and the SSD instant loading is great. Yes, there are few moments of loading when opening sections of Hogwarts but not enough to take you out of the moment. When you first get to Hogwarts and see how large this place is with the great lighting, it looks amazing. However, once you leave and see the world outside, first trip to Hogsmead, it's great just looking around and taking it in. There's truly a sense of wonder and magic everywhere.

    Combat is pretty solid. I was pleasantly surprised as I was not expecting much. It's not perfect by any means but gets the job done. The parrying, ancient magic and different spells make for interesting mix. I find myself hitting the wrong spells a lot as you can only assign 4 groups of 4 and have to switch through and also targeting can be wonky. I'm also playing on hard and it's relatively easy but enough challenge too. Overall satisfying.

    Story and characters are generally pretty likable. I'm only half way through but so far it's interesting and all players I have met are likable. There's not much to say in this department as no spoilers are necessary here.

    Soundtrack Is also great. This gets overlooked a lot in some off the reviews I've read. It really helps add to the immersion. Places have their own themes and it fits really well. Sometimes it feels like Tim Burton movie with Danny Elfman behind the musical wheel. Definitely helps add to the immersion.

    So this has been an unexpected hit for myself overall. What really make the game overall is the world and immersion. There's a sense of wonder and magic around every corner. It's great just exploring and getting a feel for this land. Sure combat can be pretty good and story is decent but that's what makes this game is this incredible world that's taking advantage of the new consoles. On a technical level I think it runs great on balanced mode. There's a few hiccups occasional but nothing that takes you out of the immersion. and to address the other complaint i hear other than technicalities, the bare open world with nothing in it? I've read this complaint and i can assure you there is lots to do and discover. Many of the same tasks and puzzles but it's still fun exploring around. All the negativity and bad reviews is in regards this BS transphobia. I swear people are getting dumb and dumber by the day but if buying a video game labels me a transphobic, then I sure as F*** am transphobic by that logic. I'd recommend this game to anyone.    … Expand
  60. MAFIAxMaverick
    Aug 28, 2023
    6
    Once the magic of the first few hours wears off - it becomes a very generic RPG with the Harry Potter name. The story is just okay and the RPG elements are the same. There's not a lot of variability in combat and spells mechanically. Two things that are amazing are the transmog system and Hogwarts/Hogsmeade. Hogwarts Castle really is a massive fortress I could get lost in for days and IOnce the magic of the first few hours wears off - it becomes a very generic RPG with the Harry Potter name. The story is just okay and the RPG elements are the same. There's not a lot of variability in combat and spells mechanically. Two things that are amazing are the transmog system and Hogwarts/Hogsmeade. Hogwarts Castle really is a massive fortress I could get lost in for days and I felt like I was inside the castle I read about in the books when they came out during elementary school. So that was a really cool part of it. Overall - not an amazing game, but a fun one. I think there were a lot of places they could have continued to build upon to make it better. Also - no quidditch?!… Expand
  61. Xaneph
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Few games deserve a 10, this I understand, but surely this is one of them. Get over your self important "I'm an annoying, nuanced, big-word-using critic" bs and call it like it is. This is better than the 85 meta rating at time of this review.
  62. deftones034
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Did not expect this game to be this good. What a great suprise! So far my GOTY.
  63. Andrudis
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Excellent game with a lot of fan service! Must have for all Harry Potter universe fans. You literally get yourself inside this universe and have a chance to experience your own magical adventure!
  64. Tiwanacu
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Incredible game! 10/10. The 0/10s has an agenda and clearly never played the game. Sad to see.
  65. Chancewi
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    No Spoilers here, really fun game. Graphics are great, spell play is fun and just started flying. I have about 12 hours played so far and you totally lose track of time while in game. I like the fact that you can mod your outfits to what you like (as you collect more). I don't get the fuss about this, i have met two gay couples and one trans so far...why are people bent out of shape over this?
  66. DRainbow
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
    When I first started this game I was in awe, it is just such a beautiful world to be in and explore. However, the main plot is the worst thing about this game and story is often the most important aspect of games like these for me. Most sidequests are forgettable too unless they are involving the other students of Hogwarts. I really love the important side-plotlines you can follow for aWhen I first started this game I was in awe, it is just such a beautiful world to be in and explore. However, the main plot is the worst thing about this game and story is often the most important aspect of games like these for me. Most sidequests are forgettable too unless they are involving the other students of Hogwarts. I really love the important side-plotlines you can follow for a long time though.

    The combat is fun, but the closer you get to the later stages of the game the lazier you get and honestly it loses a lot its charm very quick. Not enough spells and combos to use, which is why so many people use the "easy" way out by just using overpowered stuff. And I don't blame them.

    I originally planned to Platinum this game, but the repetitive dungeons and the massive amount of collectibles, that sometimes just take too much time to get, made me decide against it. Also the gameplay with the fantastic beasts is bland, too time consuming and not worth the effort.

    Hogwarts Legacy is a great game for people who want to explore the Wizarding World and I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Harry Potter. People who really don't care about that world and its characters should probably not play this since the plot is not good enough to compensate for a lack of love and nostalgia coming from you when you enter this world as a non-fan.    … Expand
  67. OdinX1985
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is a outstanding game it's a Harry Potter game that has everything that the fans wanted and finally we have a structure to build on to it. It's massive and rich lore from the wizarding world. Story makes sense to the lore to which I was worried but no it was done with care. The game is massive and when I say massive it's large open world to explore deep pass the HogwartsHogwarts Legacy is a outstanding game it's a Harry Potter game that has everything that the fans wanted and finally we have a structure to build on to it. It's massive and rich lore from the wizarding world. Story makes sense to the lore to which I was worried but no it was done with care. The game is massive and when I say massive it's large open world to explore deep pass the Hogwarts grounds. Story is basic nothing too hard to understand however wish it had more oomph. But it's a good story and setups for a sequel in my point of view. Hogwarts Legacy gives lot's of stuff to do like collecting pages, demiguises, keys etc. And they do reward you with unique costumes and brooms. The game is very customizable with wand handles and outfits. Also you can sell your clothes but won't lose in transmog. You can collect Fantastic Beasts and breed them and also they give you materials to upgrade your outfits and perks. Spells can be mixed with charms and defensive spells or offensive. Yes, you can use the unforgettable curses. Side missions are a hit and miss though however they don't take too long to complete, side stories are among the best here as I called them loyalty missions. There are mini games like arenas, broom time races, dueling and others. Not as much but they do have their rounds. You can brew potions and use the most OP cabbages to attack your enemies and they are extremely OP. I have no negative things about Hogwarts Legacy, it's a magical experience to walk the halls of Hogwarts as I have imagined when I was kid and once you hear that theme from Harry Potter it will make tear up and excited. It's lengthy and my 80 hours of 100% everything my score is a 10. And those Merlin trials are ridiculous alot but hey I still had fun with them and also that extra quest was the best side quest in the game. My score is a perfect 10.… Expand
  68. vikasgames94
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    I have played for 30+ hours. Updated review:

    As a game, one of the best games of this year. Pros: 1. The main story seems intriguing till now and presented really well 2. The game is difficult enough to brew potions, grow plants and use multiple spells 3. The side quests let's you explore interesting location 4. The Hogwarts Castle looks incredible 5. Explorations is rewarding.    I have played for 30+ hours. Updated review:

    As a game, one of the best games of this year.

    Pros:
    1. The main story seems intriguing till now and presented really well
    2. The game is difficult enough to brew potions, grow plants and use multiple spells
    3. The side quests let's you explore interesting location
    4. The Hogwarts Castle looks incredible
    5. Explorations is rewarding. Customizing yourself and the Room of requirement is great
    6. The game is simple. It gives you a lot but not too much

    Cons:
    1. It should have had more written text like Skyrim, The Witcher etc.
    2. Alohomora makes no sense. The minigame is stupid. It's not even a stealth mechanic.
    3. Most sidequests are shallow in terms of presentation
    4. Brewing potions, growing plants and taming beasts are just a distraction from the shallowness
    5. The economy makes no sense
    6. Enemy variety and AI is not intelligent
    7. People in towns and Hogwarts students are lifeless    … Expand
  69. OnlyOneHere
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    This game has good customization and the world of Hogwarts is a very interesting world to explore. The combat system is decent but lacks depth. Just imagine how biblical this game would be with Team Deathmatch, but the developers were too cheap and lazy to add multiplayer. There is a lack of enemy variety. You'd think we get a variety of monsters to beat up knowing the Harry Potter world,This game has good customization and the world of Hogwarts is a very interesting world to explore. The combat system is decent but lacks depth. Just imagine how biblical this game would be with Team Deathmatch, but the developers were too cheap and lazy to add multiplayer. There is a lack of enemy variety. You'd think we get a variety of monsters to beat up knowing the Harry Potter world, but it's just spiders after freaking spiders. The physics are complete garbage. I had a giant monster ram towards me, and it barely sent me flying 2 feet. Even a golf cart can push me much further than that. The greedy developers are joining the trend of charging an extra $10 to PS5 owners for absolutely no reason. $70 and the facial animations look identical to Life is Strange 1 during dialogue. That's embarrassing and pathetic.

    The story is terrible. The side quests are awful. Not even an hour into the game, and the lazy developers were already making excuses for lack of Quidditch. You expect me to believe that safety was more of a priority in 1890s than 1990s? No, tell them the real reason why Quidditch is missing. It's because the developers were too greedy and lazy for that. The missions are boring and repetitive. For a game full of magic, there is nothing to do in the open world. The soundtrack in this game is inferior to the Harry Potter films, not to mention that half of the soundtrack sounds like it was taken straight from a National Geographic documentary. This game suffers from technical issues. $70 PS5 game and there is buffering when opening doors. There are lighting issues. The flying controls for the broomstick are horrible.

    As I mentioned earlier, there's no multiplayer. So once you beat the story, this game will go back to the shelf and collect dust. Charging $70 for a game with no replay value is a cash grab. I should be guaranteed online multiplayer at that outrageous price. Despite the anti-SJWs cheerleading for this game, it's woke trash. I'll give you one example: UK Hogwarts had way more diversity in the 1890s than it did in the 1990s. Sure, this game triggered SJWs but that doesn't make it anti-woke. I'm sick to death of anti-SJWs turning a blind eye to blatant wokeness in games, just because the internet loves it. They denied the obvious wokeness in DS Remake and GOWR too. Yet, they were quick to call Saints Row and GTA 6 woke. You can't just cherry pick what's woke, based on what grudges you hold or games you enjoy. Literally every AAA game studio has made it very clear in 2020 that they've gone woke. If that's not clear enough, just wait how woke they'll become next year. You're giving SJW developers what they want by ignoring the wokeness. I would recommend this game until it is around $15-$20.

    P.S. Metacritic, your moderators are lurking on my profile once again. I have all the receipts of my games in purchase date order and I know these mods are toy-collecting millennials thinking they're special for not liking COD and sports games, so it's pretty easy to know which reviews they're deleting. You think you can stealthily remove a review? Think again. I originally gave this a 3, but then I gave it a 1 when I noticed the day 1 patch was mandatory with internet. Might as well give it a 0 now as the redeeming qualities aren't enough to justify the internet requirement. I removed the paragraph about the woke mob, happy now? Learn to accept different opinions, Metacritic.    … Expand
  70. Galazar
    Feb 18, 2023
    7
    The games play, definitely not the 10 people are spouting.

    It crashes, it's buggy af. You can almost always hop on your broom and just go to the end of a dungeon (outside) and skip all the battles. The merlin challenges are POINTLESS and recycled, the same 3 repeated 100 times. The works map dungeons are the exact same tunnel system repeated, you run down, you open a chest and you run    The games play, definitely not the 10 people are spouting.

    It crashes, it's buggy af.

    You can almost always hop on your broom and just go to the end of a dungeon (outside) and skip all the battles.

    The merlin challenges are POINTLESS and recycled, the same 3 repeated 100 times.

    The works map dungeons are the exact same tunnel system repeated, you run down, you open a chest and you run out.

    This game is miniscule but has elements that have been duplicated 1000x fold.

    Face it, everyone's been tricked.    … Expand
  71. waddon1
    Jun 19, 2023
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed my time with this game and it was a dream as a Harry Potter fan. However I do have some issues with it. First of all your choices aren't really meaningful. They have no impact on the game and this includes your house. They have no impact on the story in any way really. Another issues is the lack of a New Game Plus, this would drastically increase the replayability of theThoroughly enjoyed my time with this game and it was a dream as a Harry Potter fan. However I do have some issues with it. First of all your choices aren't really meaningful. They have no impact on the game and this includes your house. They have no impact on the story in any way really. Another issues is the lack of a New Game Plus, this would drastically increase the replayability of the game. I don't really feel like replaying and starting from scratch after the combos have already been discovered. But overrall a very good game if you're a Harry Potter fan and definitely recommended.… Expand
  72. Tekion
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Just going to say that the game is just very fun to play. Not game of the year or the best story but just pure fun gameplay.
  73. Yourmumsbills
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    I wanted to wait until I'd got pretty much all the game done, but man this game is huge! What can i say, Hogwarts Legacy is phenomenal! yes, there are a couple of minor technical issues (lighting problems in performance mode and a very lacking VRR mode) i'm sure these issues will be fixed in short time, and yes there are a couple of open world tropes but even those are just fun to do. TheI wanted to wait until I'd got pretty much all the game done, but man this game is huge! What can i say, Hogwarts Legacy is phenomenal! yes, there are a couple of minor technical issues (lighting problems in performance mode and a very lacking VRR mode) i'm sure these issues will be fixed in short time, and yes there are a couple of open world tropes but even those are just fun to do. The gameplay is so varied and satisfying that no task ever gets boring. The combat is perfectly balanced and incredibly well designed, the broom and mount traversal is fantastic, the scenery and world design is stunning, the characters are great and all voice acted very well and all the side quests are really fun, Not to mention the main story, which is very engrossing and well written. Then you have the room of requirement that is almost a game in itself. I actually found myself laughing out loud and saying '"no way!" everytime something new occured in the room. I could go on gushing about all the little details and secrets (and there are hundreds!) but I'd have to write a book! Basically Hogwarts Legacy has succeeded in spectacular fashion, where most other open world games fail. The Horizon games are fun, but the writing and characters are dull and forgettable AC Valhalla had a great story and characters, but much of the gameplay was very repetitive etc etc. Hogwarts Legacy is up there with the best in the genre: Red Dead 2, GTA 5, Ghost Of Tsushima. For fans of truly great games this is a MUST play. For fans of great games who are also big Harry Potter fans...well, you'll struggle to put the controller down!… Expand
  74. lunali
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    This game is pure magic. I've not had this sense of wonder and fun in a single-player game since Zelda Breath of the Wild. The game is more detailed, awe-inspiring and beautiful than the movies. And I can't wait for the developers to flesh the game more since they've already laid the foundation so well,

    The game is not for people looking for school sims though.
  75. Critical_Joe
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Really enjoying it even 50+ hours in and there's still lots of fun stuff to do.

    I stayed up a little too late last night playing this and now my eyes are tired, worth it.
  76. Ulrared
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    A fun and beautiful game , not groundshattering but a competent first outing on this scale from a small developper fighting outside their weightclass on this one but standing their ground. these guys have promise.

    no gamebreaking bugs , no exploitive MT's .

    SJW will try and break this one down any way they can , but its a very competent game.
  77. m0m0
    Feb 22, 2023
    9
    Seen individually the mechanics aren't anything special. But the sum of its parts is quite good and addictive enough to keep playing. this is coming from a non woke, non harry potter fan.
  78. Ruzaky
    Mar 19, 2023
    7
    Just a good game. Not a masterpiece or greatest hits pretender, Legit good game that suffers from design of ubisoft open worlds where you got 10 bandit camps near you at every minute in the world. For me is 7.5 but i see if you are the die hard Harry Potter fan it's a 10 out of 10 for you just for Hogwarts recreation
  79. rafaelgosil
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was amazing see the movies location in the same way that I saw in London WB studios and Universal Parks. A truly fan-service with excellent gameplay, the game has minor bugs, but this doesn’t affect the final rate. This is only 9 because [spoiler] doesn’t have quidditch’s game - Hope to see a DLC soon!… Expand
  80. LouieC5
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    The game is fantastic. My only gripe is that it doesn't hold much replayability after you beat it. I wasn't too keen on 100% it either. But I definitely did enjoy my time with it.
  81. iMustang
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy was a childhood dream come true in so many ways. The enchanting world of Harry Potter was always one filled with mystery and excitement, with every page I turned pulling me in and encouraging me to read more to immerse myself completely. This game had the exact effect, no matter how much I played I always wanted to play more. The Wizarding World met Breath of the Wild inHogwarts Legacy was a childhood dream come true in so many ways. The enchanting world of Harry Potter was always one filled with mystery and excitement, with every page I turned pulling me in and encouraging me to read more to immerse myself completely. This game had the exact effect, no matter how much I played I always wanted to play more. The Wizarding World met Breath of the Wild in this masterpiece with a large world filled with hidden secrets, discoveries, and a journey that felt entirely my own. I felt as though I was my own Harry Potter going through my unique journey at Hogwarts, attending classes and making my own group of friends, and making decisions that effected the experience along the way. This was apart of that childhood dream coming true, that feeling of placing myself in the Wizarding World and being a student of my house of choice. Throw in a big mystery to solve, some interesting side characters with fun quest lines, and an amazing incorporation of the fantastic beasts both feral and friendly, and you have a dream come true for all who love the magic of this world.

    Exploring the open world filled with hidden puzzles is also a joy, but not nearly as much as finding the beasts along the way. You can find all sorts of magical creatures hidden about and capture them like Pokémon, down to even finding shiny variants which to me was a favorite element of this game. Every boss or big encounter brought something new and exciting, and the soundtrack only grew better as the game went on. Learning spells, brewing potions, harvesting magical plants, and so much more made this game just as much fun to play as the journey itself. This of course included the wonderful cast of other students, fun and interesting professors, and all sorts of unique side quests hidden throughout the world.

    It’s hard to put into only a couple of paragraphs all of the things that make Hogwarts Legacy a once in a lifetime experience, but if I were to put it as simply as possible, it really is something special. A fantasy of fans around the world made reality, and a new type of game unlike any I’ve ever played. A few technical hiccups here and there, and occasionally a main narrative that was a bit too straightforward, but never anything that detracted from a phenomenal experience. This is a must play adventure for all Harry Potter fans, gamers or otherwise, and deserving of being the first in a trilogy yet to come.    … Expand
  82. Kino977
    Feb 19, 2023
    8
    Mi piace moltissimo il gioco, bella grafica, ambientazioni fantastiche. Qualche bug, sono poche le interazioni con gli altri npc, poca componente gdr/rpg, manca sistema di valutazione del comportamento.
  83. vempir
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    The game is totally awesome. The attention to detail well have you searching every corner.
    The world is alive, and the game is fun to play. Game of the year contender for sure.
  84. Daniel0809
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Masterpiece, other then some MAJOR trophy bugs. Massive collectors edition bug wont allow you to platinum the game, very bad on the games part. I Never watched a harry potter movie or read a harry potter book and Im loving the game, gorgeous design! wow.!There are a lot of bugs but not that bad on PS5. The exploration in this world is amazing and I never thought a wand for combat would beMasterpiece, other then some MAJOR trophy bugs. Massive collectors edition bug wont allow you to platinum the game, very bad on the games part. I Never watched a harry potter movie or read a harry potter book and Im loving the game, gorgeous design! wow.!There are a lot of bugs but not that bad on PS5. The exploration in this world is amazing and I never thought a wand for combat would be this good, customization is what I like & gameplay is awesome. The details in hogwarts is breathtaking, the graphics are good, especially in hogwarts, and I love the map. Some of the voice acting isnt good and the customization of the protagonist voice causes him to sound a bit like a robot. I noticed the lighting inside hogwarts flashes also. Overall this game is a banger! great job devs!… Expand
  85. Cz3rw0ny
    Mar 21, 2023
    7
    Solid game with multiple annoying quirks. Combat and exploration was done very nicely. The World and Hogwart is done really well. The story on the other hand, sidequests, dialogues are very mediocre. The game is repetitive and after 32h that it took me to complete I was already getting tired. Also the repetitive lines some characters would say... Terrible.

    Overall though, it was    Solid game with multiple annoying quirks. Combat and exploration was done very nicely. The World and Hogwart is done really well. The story on the other hand, sidequests, dialogues are very mediocre. The game is repetitive and after 32h that it took me to complete I was already getting tired. Also the repetitive lines some characters would say... Terrible.

    Overall though, it was enjoyable so 7/10    … Expand
  86. ZXSth
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
    Excels in bringing the Wizarding World to life, but is also astonishingly derivative from a gameplay perspective. Outrageous levels of ludonarrative dissonance combine with an uninteresting story that falls remarkably flat on its face, yielding a disappointing endgame. Solid combat mechanics are brought down by a middling open world. Barring a few exceptions, characters are mostlyExcels in bringing the Wizarding World to life, but is also astonishingly derivative from a gameplay perspective. Outrageous levels of ludonarrative dissonance combine with an uninteresting story that falls remarkably flat on its face, yielding a disappointing endgame. Solid combat mechanics are brought down by a middling open world. Barring a few exceptions, characters are mostly arrestingly boring. However, things like crafting a wand, taming beasts and learning spells manage to temper the mediocrity. Overall, a half-baked experience with occasional moments of sheer spectacle and delight.… Expand
  87. PhilipKnutsson
    Feb 17, 2023
    8
    Honestly a great game, above what i expected. Is it perfect? No, is it good? Yes, very good.
    Wanna give it an 8.5
    The combat was very very nice, fun combos, nice spells etc. The story was interesting, not the best not the worst. We did not get to spend alot of time with the antagonists/ villains to really flesh them out i think. Would have been nicer to get more time to spend in    Honestly a great game, above what i expected. Is it perfect? No, is it good? Yes, very good.
    Wanna give it an 8.5

    The combat was very very nice, fun combos, nice spells etc.

    The story was interesting, not the best not the worst. We did not get to spend alot of time with the antagonists/ villains to really flesh them out i think. Would have been nicer to get more time to spend in classes and learning more about the teachers. But the characters where great!

    The world is spot on, looks amazing, sounds amazing. Truly feels like im in the HP universe.

    A couple of minor cons imo,

    The lockpicking was horrible, no skill needed just a timegate to open a door/chest. They should have atleast added instant lock opening on lower Lvl 1-2 locks when u have the higher skill?!

    The ability to not play on fullscreen on PC is just strange.

    Not being able to (Sell All or mark selected / sell selected gear) is just annoying.

    Not alot of enemies, which can make it kinda tedious, and waaaaaay to much gear, which then makes it just a numbers fest and the excitment of looting a '' so called legandary'' just does not feel like looting a ''legendary item'' . Would have been nice with less and more specialized gear.

    Running around with 30k gold and nothing to spend it on felt weird.

    But with all that said, if you like fantasy, magic , adventure or RPGs, its definitely worth the money!

    Played 61 hours and got 100% if people wonders    … Expand
  88. XmuratX
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    The game is good and fun, but it has its weaknesses here and there. Nevertheless, I can recommend it. I hope that many of its weaknesses will be removed in part 2.
  89. LTTS_Kyle
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    A richly detailed world with fun gameplay and fun stories makes Hogwarts Legacy the ultimate Harry Potter experience, even if you don't know a lick of the stories. Full review:

    With the plethora of open-world video games flooding the market, they're becoming increasing cookie cutter, with most adopting Ubisoft's formula of icon-filled maps and side stories to complete. My biggest gripe    A richly detailed world with fun gameplay and fun stories makes Hogwarts Legacy the ultimate Harry Potter experience, even if you don't know a lick of the stories. Full review:

    With the plethora of open-world video games flooding the market, they're becoming increasing cookie cutter, with most adopting Ubisoft's formula of icon-filled maps and side stories to complete. My biggest gripe with these games, though, is how often they feel empty. Even Breath of the Wild, though unanimously praised for its innovation, didn't have a great "open world." The bulk of interesting map points are tied to aesthetically copy/pasted temples and simple puzzles for minimally rewarding Korok seeds; but this is just to highlight how special it is when an open world game makes the world feel truly realized, and that's probably Hogwarts Legacy's biggest strength.

    Exploring the castle grounds and its surrounding areas always feels rewarding and interesting, and it's helped by the uniquely rich world of the Harry Potter universe. As someone who's seen the movies but never really got "into" the whole franchise, I was entranced by all the flora and fauna, all the characters' and their stories, all the background details, and of course all the cool spells you can learn.

    Hogwarts Legacy's combat plays like a spellcasting class in Dark Souls, without the tremendous challenge. You lock on to opponents, hit them with combos utilizing your various spells like Incendio to light them on fire or Accio to yank them towards you, and dodge roll or parry their attacks. At its core, HL's combat is simple but once you start unlocking Talents, you can really tailor it to your playstyle. Luckily, despite the late game becoming a bit repetitive, utilizing talents keeps the combat feeling fresh and consistently fun, even if it becomes diminishing returns after a certain point.

    The story is intriguing, but it's clear that the game is meant to be played by a younger audience as well. It doesn't go anywhere super controversial or interesting beyond its initial story, but the cast that comprises both the main story and its side quests are all fun and engaging, adding to the beautifully realized world of Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, etc.

    Graphically, the game really shines and while it likely won't contend with Horizon or The Last of Us for truly mind-blowing, it's incredible how real the world and its inhabitants feel considering how fanciful and magical they all are. You'll get the usual uncanny valley in some facial animations and often hear the same voice lines over and over as you traverse the world, but these are minor gripes for what otherwise feels like a lived-in universe with gorgeous foliage, skyboxes, and of course all the bombastic special effects when the magic starts flying.

    Hogwarts Legacy is a win-win: it's the ultimate Harry Potter experience for those who got into the franchise while also being a great introduction to the universe for total newbies. Even without the HP knowledge, it's a fantastic, dense open-world experience that feels as fun as it is to watch and listen. Once you feel the groove in combat, it's hard not to smirk when you take down a troll or an evil wizard with a thunderous bolt of lightning or disarming them and beating them with their own weapons. THIS should be the blueprint for open world games going forward, as well as video game adaptations.    … Expand
  90. playpod
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    So, i originally gave this an 8. but playing the game a little longer i have felt some issues with the game.

    i know its an open world game so running into challenges that are hard makes sense. but i feel like so much game is locked because you don't have certain spells yet even though you get to go everywhere. i was getting locked out of doing things not because im under leveled but the    So, i originally gave this an 8. but playing the game a little longer i have felt some issues with the game.

    i know its an open world game so running into challenges that are hard makes sense. but i feel like so much game is locked because you don't have certain spells yet even though you get to go everywhere. i was getting locked out of doing things not because im under leveled but the game haven't decided i deserve to yet.

    talking about challenges. the difficulty of some of the ones you run into gets a spike and its kind of annoying. even though i am the right level for said challenge. that only goes for the combat challenges. and the combat boils down to simon says but they bombard you with enemies in the later parts of the game. which the auto lock on makes combat more annoying then anything when you have multiple things attacking you.

    the game play is good and it looks great. it is still a very fun game but some things can be fixed.

    the story hasen't fully grabbed me either. i don't know if its the pacing or they just havent made me feel like there is urgency but its not pulling me in fully. something just feels off.

    im still enjoying the game a lot and i do recommend it. i just haven't been fully pulled in emotionally    … Expand
  91. Anar-9999
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    The game is great, it's a pity that the graphics are not very good if it was 4K 60fps + retracing it would be 10 points out of 10, it's a pity there are minor bugs and for this 8 points ladies
  92. Wunpleum
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    As a Harry Potter fan this game is everything that you dreamt of. It still lacks of some fun gameplay and story but the world builder is so lifeful and magical.
  93. Peacemaker777
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is an amazing game. Graphics, gameplay, and the story are all solid. Regardless if you’re a Harry Potter fan or not this game should scratch the itch of an open world adventure by most who play it. My girlfriend and I have already put more hours into this game than I’d like to admit. Do yourself a favor and play it.
  94. Dida73
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    The best game i ever play, beautiful, magical, open HP world (!), the dream come true!
  95. Dreamcast2040
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    Game of the Year contender, I had a lot of fun playing this game.
    10/10 Highly recommended.
  96. kkouzinas1
    Apr 14, 2023
    5
    I thought that was a ubisoft game.So boring and repetetive.A huge map full of nothing.
  97. strikerhawk
    Apr 19, 2023
    9
    Everything I wanted from a Harry Potter game. Great RPG if slightly easy at times.
  98. Souls2
    Feb 16, 2023
    8
    I've never been a fan of Harry Potter, but this game is so well done, so immersive and so satisfying that it took me back to my childhood when I first saw the Philosopher's Stone.
    The biggest problem that I see sometimes is that you lose the experience because of so much diversity in one place where it is set in 1890. For that they had to make a sequel to the original story.
  99. ValentinSilvera
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    I don’t often review games, but I thought I needed to balance the review bombing on this game. I identify as a gay man and I just can’t deal with this cancel culture anymore. The game is fantastic. I’m about 30+ hours in, finished the main campaign, and going for platinum now. It’s the game I’ve been waiting 20 years for. You can see the amount of love and care that was put into it. ThereI don’t often review games, but I thought I needed to balance the review bombing on this game. I identify as a gay man and I just can’t deal with this cancel culture anymore. The game is fantastic. I’m about 30+ hours in, finished the main campaign, and going for platinum now. It’s the game I’ve been waiting 20 years for. You can see the amount of love and care that was put into it. There are even a few queer characters here that you’ll meet in the main story!
    The game isn’t perfect but it’s a ton of fun and one that anyone that liked the HP franchise should visit.    … Expand
  100. offerni
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I’m about 10 hours in and I feel I can already say this game not only lived up to the expectation but I went way beyond that, I wouldn’t be surprised if I see this as game of the year in 2023.
    Update: 40 hours in, it’s a masterpiece!
    Update 2: 95 hours in and a platinum trophy later, I stand by everything I said, just, [spoiler] forcing players to play with each house until getting to    I’m about 10 hours in and I feel I can already say this game not only lived up to the expectation but I went way beyond that, I wouldn’t be surprised if I see this as game of the year in 2023.
    Update: 40 hours in, it’s a masterpiece!
    Update 2: 95 hours in and a platinum trophy later, I stand by everything I said, just, [spoiler] forcing players to play with each house until getting to the map chamber [/spoiler] is pretty dumb, but still loved the game. GOTY    … Expand
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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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