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  1. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Games amazing and it just has so much to do. Really enjoyed growing plants and breeding beasts among other things lots of content to be had.
  2. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Not being a hairy Potter fan (I was 21 years old when I first heard of hogwarts, it just wasn't my generation), I was worried that this game would constantly remind me of the juvenile nature of the books. I tried like hell to enjoy Kingdom Hearts, but accepting Goofy and Donald duck as "warriors" made my skin crawl.
    BUT, while there is clearly a lot of lore/fanservice in this game, for
    Not being a hairy Potter fan (I was 21 years old when I first heard of hogwarts, it just wasn't my generation), I was worried that this game would constantly remind me of the juvenile nature of the books. I tried like hell to enjoy Kingdom Hearts, but accepting Goofy and Donald duck as "warriors" made my skin crawl.
    BUT, while there is clearly a lot of lore/fanservice in this game, for someone not interested in investing time in the stories, it was easy to focus on the SOLID combat and FUN FACTOR. I named by character Garalt Of Rivia, and gave him white hair, and raised the "cool factor" by atleast 40%.
    I would recommend this game to anyone who loves the best open world games of the last 5 years.
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  3. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    A fantastic experience! A lot of love has gone into designing this game. Amazing game!
  4. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    A fantastic experience with meaning attached to absolutely every aspect of the game, played out in one of the most unique open worlds in recent memory.
  5. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best SP games I've played in the last 10 years. It makes you feel completely integrated into the story.
    And I'm glad JKR created this wonderful world the way it is! She is right in everything she wrote and said!
  6. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Jogo simplesmente perfeito! Definitivamente o melhor RPG de 2023. Pouquíssimos bugs e gameplay viciante.
  7. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    It’s the Harry Potter game I’ve been waiting for since I saw the first movie and played the first game! As a 30 year old man, it makes me feel like I’m 10 again! So much magic and so many places to explore you’ll never get bored. 80 hours could easily be dropped on just exploring the surrounding valley Hogwarts is in. A rare 10/10 for me.
  8. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    While this game does have its share of typical open world bugs and issues, the overall experience is fantastic. I find the pacing and overall gameplay loops to be incredibly addicting. I frequently find myself losing hours of the day just searching for lore or setting up my room of requirement. There is so much content abs so much magic in this game. I highly recommend ti anyone who enjoysWhile this game does have its share of typical open world bugs and issues, the overall experience is fantastic. I find the pacing and overall gameplay loops to be incredibly addicting. I frequently find myself losing hours of the day just searching for lore or setting up my room of requirement. There is so much content abs so much magic in this game. I highly recommend ti anyone who enjoys light RPG open world games or who is a fan of Harry Potter. Expand
  9. Feb 26, 2023
    2
    Another Ubisoft open-world game

    What I liked: - Environments look GORGEOUS - Acquiring spells is nice - Some small missions like sneaking into the library are fun - A few adorable characters like the herbology teacher What I didn't like: - Places are empty, only chests with gear or money in them - everything feels like a tutorial - lipsync/facial expressions are horrendous - voice acting
    Another Ubisoft open-world game

    What I liked:
    - Environments look GORGEOUS
    - Acquiring spells is nice
    - Some small missions like sneaking into the library are fun
    - A few adorable characters like the herbology teacher

    What I didn't like:
    - Places are empty, only chests with gear or money in them
    - everything feels like a tutorial
    - lipsync/facial expressions are horrendous
    - voice acting is oftentimes bad
    - dialogues are bland and story is nonsensical
    - puzzles and exploration are not challenging
    - all students look the same
    - main quests feel like side quests
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  10. Feb 18, 2023
    1
    The amount of bugs is just enormous. Never stopping vibration, sometimes it just fails to switch between targets or even when target is chosen it shoots barrel into the wall. The amount of chaos in fighting system is just crazy, shield that you need to cast and when you do you cannot do anything else. The game is just crazy and I am hardcore gamer. Hate it to the guts.
  11. Feb 12, 2023
    9
    A tribute to Harry Potter movies. Made me go back years ago and remember my childhood times when I see all HP movies in a row. Brilliant!
  12. Feb 27, 2023
    2
    An extremely repetitive game in all senses. Side quests seem irrelevant to the story, combat is boring and the tutorial portion of the game takes way too long before you can actually start exploring open world. It’s too bad because you can tell a lot of money and time was spent on making it - but the finished product just feels sloppy. Like a worse cyberpunk
  13. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    As a long time gamer, I always believe that a game should be judged on its own merit and that’s what I did. Please note that I played this game on the PlayStation 5 so I am not aware of any other bugs are glitches that might be on PC or Xbox version I will say the story does start out slow, but those Harry Potter fans who have been waiting for an RPG type of game where you can be your ownAs a long time gamer, I always believe that a game should be judged on its own merit and that’s what I did. Please note that I played this game on the PlayStation 5 so I am not aware of any other bugs are glitches that might be on PC or Xbox version I will say the story does start out slow, but those Harry Potter fans who have been waiting for an RPG type of game where you can be your own student at Hogwarts, does not disappoint the gameplay mechanics that are used how they integrated spells in the combat, and how fighting worked kind of similar to the Witcher 3 and this game takes advantage of the new dual sense controller with resistant triggers and vibration feedback. this world, feels alive and vibrant, taking aspects from both the books and films and incorporating it into the portrayal of the Wizarding world. The developer went out of their way to make sure that this world felt alive, and was true to both the movies and books, and to Harry Potter fans who have been waiting for a Harry Potter RPG there are some aspects that could be improved like flying. For example, the controls are hard to control, the lack of consequences specifically to whether or not, you use the unforgivable curses or go down the dark path. There are interesting characters along the way that you meet some old some new some who are even ancestors to the original characters. Overall, this game is a great first step of an RPG based in the Wizarding world I’m expecting there will probably be DLC to add to this game. That’ll probably improve it along the way not to mention that this game has sold even before release I would say in my opinion it’s definitely a game of the year contender and I wouldn’t be surprised if they were to make a sequel to this, so I would give this a 9 out of 10 very very great game not perfect but no game is ever perfect Expand
  14. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Would be a 10 if the dialogue animations were better. The game is damn near perfect otherwise.
  15. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Yo dis game off the chain yo, innkeeper kinda butt ugly-but has man-voice. Dont get dat ish at all. Only ting missin from dis mastapeace is a guest appearance from da queen herself, mf'n Jk Rollins , the og bawlah.
  16. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Es un juego hermoso, en donde puedes interactuar con un montón de objetos, tiene unos gráficos excepcionales y el sistema de combate es simple pero divertido, tiene unos problemas pero nada que no se pueda arreglar
  17. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game! I preordered it on the PS5 and it runs beautifully. This is the game Wizarding World fans have been waiting like 20 years for.
  18. Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is a fantastic game.
    I only got about 8 to 9 hours into this game, and I still barely scratched the surface of this game. You can really get lost in this game, from exploring the halls of Hogwarts to exploring the streets of Hogsmeade Village. And for someone who is a big fan of the Harry Potter franchise, this just brings joy to my heart to be experiencing all of this
    Hogwarts Legacy is a fantastic game.
    I only got about 8 to 9 hours into this game, and I still barely scratched the surface of this game. You can really get lost in this game, from exploring the halls of Hogwarts to exploring the streets of Hogsmeade Village. And for someone who is a big fan of the Harry Potter franchise, this just brings joy to my heart to be experiencing all of this Wizarding World game.
    Graphics 10/10
    Story (still working through the campaign but so far 10/10)
    Combat 10/10
    Music 10/10

    Overall, the game is a 10/10, I do however have to mention that the game does have small bugs in it. Which is something to be expected in a big open world game like this. But I believe with a few patches from the developers can easily fix those small bugs. But it doesn't ruin the overall experience of the game whatsoever.

    Hogwarts Legacy clearly deserve the Game of the Year for 2023. And it's worth it to pick up if you are a fan of Harry Potter, even if you are not a fan, it's still worth to play it for how big and expansive the game is.
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  19. Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Top 5 game all time in my 35 years of gaming. The crafting and cosmetics are present and fun but not convoluted or overemphasized. A few combat elements could benefit from a patch, but tons of fun in it's current state on PS5.
  20. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Hogwarts Legacy is like my dream came true. I read Harry Potter first book back in 1998 before the first movie even came out. Since then, I've been wanting Harry Potter RPG where I can visit the bank, visit the town, browse wands, potion, cloak, brooms, etc, visiting hostile area outside school, dueling other wizards/witches
    All of that element are exist in this game and I'm loving it
  21. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    I only saw the first movie 20 years ago. I'm not a Harry Potter fan, but I have nothing against it. I bought this game due to the FOMO and yeah it's pretty amazing so far. Everything about it so far is well done and it actually makes me want to watch the movies finally. I'd love to see a Star Wars Jedi/Sith game in this style. Hopefully this game's success inspires that.
  22. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    I think the game is great. It has lagging, absolute **** story, and a lot of other issues but i think it just is really good. I haven't even gotten a broom yet, and i can for sure say the world is great. There is a lot to do in between main quests, which is great. Overall good, has issues, some of which may still be fixed later.
  23. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    It is undeniable the amount of attention to detail and love went into this game. The Hogwarts castle alone is phenomenal and the fact that there’s so much more to explore outside of it is mind blowing. The game is jam packed with things to do and makes you feel like you are truly part of the world. It excels in exploration and combat which go hand in hand to make a really specialIt is undeniable the amount of attention to detail and love went into this game. The Hogwarts castle alone is phenomenal and the fact that there’s so much more to explore outside of it is mind blowing. The game is jam packed with things to do and makes you feel like you are truly part of the world. It excels in exploration and combat which go hand in hand to make a really special experience. Avalanche has really proved themselves and they are now in the big leagues. Can’t wait to see what they do next! Expand
  24. Feb 13, 2023
    10
    This is the quintessential Harry Potter game. It's the Jedi Fallen Order or Insomniac Spider-man of Harry potter games. It plays pristine, is incredibly detailed and expansive, and combat is sooo fun. And this is before it even launched. Props to the *DEVS* not (she who shall not be named)
  25. Feb 15, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal game. Not only is this fan service at its finest. It takes elements from games such as the Witcher, Bully, and Elder Scrolls. If you add in everything that you can do in the Room of requirement then I would be tempted to even say stardew valley. GOTY nominee for sure
  26. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    So epic finally a good wizard game. So detailed in every aspetct. Love this game
  27. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    AMAZING GAME!!! GOTY Quality! It the perfect game set in this universe! The dev team have done an awesome job bringing Hogwarts to life! You can feel the love and care that went into making this title.
  28. Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Brilliant story, characters and world. This game supports the transgender community by adding one of the first trans characters to appear I'm video games and all gender settings are removed from character creation for Inclusivity.
  29. Feb 9, 2023
    7
    Great game, well made, but boring. Combat feels like something from a Disney game and the RPG elements are weak in comparison to games like Skyrim, Elden Ring etc.
  30. Mar 21, 2023
    1
    O jogo é surpreendente nas primeiras horas onde você está conhecendo a escola e os cenários de primeiro momento. Mas com o tempo vc vê que é só aquilo ali, missões repetitivas com inimigos repetidos do início ao fim. Mundo sem graça e sem vida, poucas magias que tornam o combate massante e repetitivo como tudo no jogo. Esse jogo não merece a nota que está mas nem de longe. Não recomendoO jogo é surpreendente nas primeiras horas onde você está conhecendo a escola e os cenários de primeiro momento. Mas com o tempo vc vê que é só aquilo ali, missões repetitivas com inimigos repetidos do início ao fim. Mundo sem graça e sem vida, poucas magias que tornam o combate massante e repetitivo como tudo no jogo. Esse jogo não merece a nota que está mas nem de longe. Não recomendo pelos motivos citados acima. Expand
  31. Feb 12, 2023
    9
    The game that every Wizarding World fan has wanted. It has areas to improve but for the game to come out on day 1 and perform like this takes me back to when we got complete games out of the box. A lot more can be added in sequels but this game knows what it is and hits the mark.
  32. Mar 1, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches. Expand
  33. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Truly a wonderful game and a fresh take on the wizard inc world. Plenty of callbacks to the stories we know while trying to distinguish itself from the movies with original design. I love playing it
  34. Feb 12, 2023
    8
    I never liked the Harry Potter books or movies. That said, this is good solid game. The hogwarts setting which I thought would be the main turn off for me is actually quite interesting to play through. Fun gameplay, interesting story, great music, exciting exploration. Only gripe I have is flying mechanics are kinda wonky to get used to.
  35. Feb 14, 2023
    10
    I must of read 100 reviews before purchasing this game, don't do it anymore I can tell you straight up this game is stupid good and addicting. Amazing honestly, the story, the combat and even the visuals. if your a new gamer from the past 2 years you wont like these graphics but to the people that have been playing games for more than 15 years this game is a master piece. So enjoyable andI must of read 100 reviews before purchasing this game, don't do it anymore I can tell you straight up this game is stupid good and addicting. Amazing honestly, the story, the combat and even the visuals. if your a new gamer from the past 2 years you wont like these graphics but to the people that have been playing games for more than 15 years this game is a master piece. So enjoyable and constantly thinking about getting home to carry on with the game and to carry on exploring. 10/10 for me and I honestly hope the devs eventually make another game with an online mode and Voldemort as the final boss and ill die happy. :) Expand
  36. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This Game of the Year. Hogwart's Legacy is beautiful game. Hogwart is very big!
  37. Feb 20, 2023
    10
    I am blown away by this game. It's not only the best game in the Harry Potter universe, it's a wonderful open-world game that even non-fans will have a great time with. The castle and the rest of the world are gorgeous, filled with secrets and magic, everything is constantly moving and there's always something to see or do. The combat is super fun, quick and responsive, looks and feelsI am blown away by this game. It's not only the best game in the Harry Potter universe, it's a wonderful open-world game that even non-fans will have a great time with. The castle and the rest of the world are gorgeous, filled with secrets and magic, everything is constantly moving and there's always something to see or do. The combat is super fun, quick and responsive, looks and feels great at all times. Some of the puzzles are great as well, the music is fantastic and flying on your broom or mount is almost therapeutic.

    It's not perfect, but I think there are no perfect games. The gear system is not good at all, some of the side quests are kind of dull but you don't have to do them unlike the recent Assassin's Creed games, so I would have given this game a 9/10. But Avalanche deserve nothing less than a 10 here for this achievement. This surely wasn't easy given their lack of experience with such games and the awful discourse around this proejct, including the boycott threats. But they've given everything they had, poured so much love into this, and somehow they exceeded the extremely high expectations fans had. This is truly a gaming miracle.

    JK Rowling is a horrible person, but the wizarding world is not hers alone anymore. It's the music of John Williams, the art design of Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, the actors from the movies, and now to this mostly-amazing list join the people from Avalanche Software. Thank you for this, I really couldn't have asked for more.
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  38. Feb 12, 2023
    8
    Great game so far! I wish there was more emphasis on choice and consequence but the world and gameplay is great. I'm not a Harry Potter fan but I love open world RPG style magic games so I had to try it out
  39. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Es lo que esperamos los fans de Harry Potter
    Un mundo idemtico y unos graficos e iluminacion muy bien logrados
    En PS5 El modo Rendimiento deja mucho que desear se pierde mucho detalle del entorno
    En PS5 El modo calidad se ve muy lleno de vida y una paleta de colores muy Natural y va muy fliudo.
    En PS5 el Modo RT luce inceible y casi que igual que un PC con una RTX 4080 todo en Ultra.
  40. Feb 12, 2023
    9
    +35hrs in, great game with a great story. so much to explore, game is stable.
  41. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    This game is truly incredible. I'm not even a fan of harry potter but this game makes me wanna watch the whole series. The gameplay is smooth and fun to play. The story is very engaging. Haven't played a game like it in a long long time! The map is huge and there are many things to discover. Highly recommend game!!! Even if you're not a fan of these types of games I guarantee you will loveThis game is truly incredible. I'm not even a fan of harry potter but this game makes me wanna watch the whole series. The gameplay is smooth and fun to play. The story is very engaging. Haven't played a game like it in a long long time! The map is huge and there are many things to discover. Highly recommend game!!! Even if you're not a fan of these types of games I guarantee you will love it because i did. Expand
  42. Apr 29, 2023
    2
    I spent 30 hours doing chores. Going to one place, not knowing why, not even caring why. I didn't care about ANY character, the game is boring like no other.
    There was a good potential as I think the graphics are pretty good and the castle is well done. However the rest of the game's mechanics are awful. The movements are clunky, the characters are useless and the story is the most boring
    I spent 30 hours doing chores. Going to one place, not knowing why, not even caring why. I didn't care about ANY character, the game is boring like no other.
    There was a good potential as I think the graphics are pretty good and the castle is well done. However the rest of the game's mechanics are awful. The movements are clunky, the characters are useless and the story is the most boring story I have ever seen . Awful game, so stupid and lame, I wish I didn't spend my money and time on this.
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  43. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    As a fan of the Harry Potter series, Hogwarts Legacy is a really good gift for Harry Potter fans. There are times when I get stressed out by puzzles, and the forced conditions for progressing the story are really tricky and annoying, but I enjoy it enough.
  44. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    It's unbelievable that developers still manage to create games which remind you why you fell in love with the hobby in the first place. Thank you!
  45. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Best harry potter game ever and one of the most polished games ever. Favorite things about it :
    - the ability to build a base and the customization options
    - the attention to detail and how much there is to explore, you can open almost every door you can see
    - 120 fps mode, stable

    Only complaint is that the control scheme in combat is not very ergonomic and takes a lot of getting used to.
  46. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    This is the Harry Potter game we’ve all wanted. I can’t say much that hasn’t been said already. It’s that good. Sure, it could use some polish. But the world is so dense and so darn fun to explore. The combat is fun but also challenging. There are tons of things to collect that don’t feel force. There’s a good deal of puzzles that make sense. It’s clearly going to beak a lot of salesThis is the Harry Potter game we’ve all wanted. I can’t say much that hasn’t been said already. It’s that good. Sure, it could use some polish. But the world is so dense and so darn fun to explore. The combat is fun but also challenging. There are tons of things to collect that don’t feel force. There’s a good deal of puzzles that make sense. It’s clearly going to beak a lot of sales records for a reason. It’s an early contender for goty Expand
  47. Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Great game runs great on my ps5 no major issues for a rpg fresh out the box highly recommended if you love the universe of Harry Potter even if you didn't before it can make a fan out of you my gf had never seen movies and the game made her her want to watch em so we are.
  48. Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Simply a great game no matter how you slice it. Good story, user friendly controls/gameplay. The amount of detail that went into all the architecture of Hogwarts Castle is beyond words. Looking forward to DLC's and a sequel!
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    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    AMAZING game, I'm so happy that the developers put their efforts on this game, it feels so alive and everything is literally breathtaking. 10/10 game it's worth every penny I spent on it.
  50. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Good game, like to discover the world even without completing main story line, sad that there is no quidditch
  51. Feb 20, 2023
    10
    This games is just amazing. It's different to the other normal games these days and to have something different is real nice especially when movies and books that are a massive hit alone is wonderful to have. The attention to details in this game is outstanding and unbelievable. I have so much fun playing this game and so focused on it aswell. I always wanted to see what it's like being aThis games is just amazing. It's different to the other normal games these days and to have something different is real nice especially when movies and books that are a massive hit alone is wonderful to have. The attention to details in this game is outstanding and unbelievable. I have so much fun playing this game and so focused on it aswell. I always wanted to see what it's like being a student in Hogwarts and it really feels like in living it when I play the game. Expand
  52. Feb 15, 2023
    8
    The game is quality and has a lot of things to do but I personally got bored halfway through and stopped playing the game. Eventually I will finish it but as of now I need a break. The game gets very repetitive. There is almost no enemy variety and the environments outside of hogwarts all kind of look the same. Another issue I have is that the RPG systems are extremely basic. There is onlyThe game is quality and has a lot of things to do but I personally got bored halfway through and stopped playing the game. Eventually I will finish it but as of now I need a break. The game gets very repetitive. There is almost no enemy variety and the environments outside of hogwarts all kind of look the same. Another issue I have is that the RPG systems are extremely basic. There is only Attack and Defense stats and specific items are only for the defense stats and the others are for the attack stats. The RPG system should've been a bit more fleshed out. I do have to say the gameplay is very good and the feeling of finally getting to explore the world of harry potter makes this game worth picking up. Expand
  53. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    The amazing detail, the characters. The creatures. The decorating. Ahhh I'm living a dream of childhood.
  54. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    A dream for anyone who ever wanted to live in the wizarding world, or those who are experiencing it for the first time.
  55. Feb 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever. Everytging that I wanted for a Harry Potter game. Just buy it! Expand
  56. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is a Harry Potter fans Dream! it has so much love and Passion poured into it, the Animations and Graphics and the world is beautiful, the Voice acting is spot on, the character creator is great and Customization awesome, The Open world is Huge and Doesn't feel like the typical Ubisoft **** and The Gameplay is Fantastic. Really only thing that bogs this game down a tad is someThis game is a Harry Potter fans Dream! it has so much love and Passion poured into it, the Animations and Graphics and the world is beautiful, the Voice acting is spot on, the character creator is great and Customization awesome, The Open world is Huge and Doesn't feel like the typical Ubisoft **** and The Gameplay is Fantastic. Really only thing that bogs this game down a tad is some technical issues and Need bit more enemy diversity and few more spells.
    First 10/10 of 2023 in my eyes!
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  57. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Fantastic Game! Despite the "Controversy!" It's my Game of the Year! I'm taking my time looking at everything! Is the most beautiful game I've played on PS5! Not to mention it's Hogwarts!
  58. Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Otimo jogo, e tudo bem feito, eles entregam totalmente aquilo que voce lê e ver nos filmes e livros de harry potter, C vc curte jogos de mundo aberto ou harry potter... voce vai adora o jogo e principalmente no ps5 que ta rodando liso e perfeito.
  59. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    It’s everything you’ve ever wanted and more from a Harry Potter game. Just go play it and get surprised for yourself.
  60. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    What a world to explore. The devs have outdone themselves here. Such a tremendous job they've put in with tons of love.
  61. Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Fun game for fans of the HP universe and open world game fans. Not without its faults but a different experience in an open world game. Its not anything revolutionary or game changing but it's fun to play. Combat can actually be surprisingly challenging at times. Spell changing can be a bit of an annoyance but nothing gamebreaking. The story is decent but don't expect it to be like readingFun game for fans of the HP universe and open world game fans. Not without its faults but a different experience in an open world game. Its not anything revolutionary or game changing but it's fun to play. Combat can actually be surprisingly challenging at times. Spell changing can be a bit of an annoyance but nothing gamebreaking. The story is decent but don't expect it to be like reading the HP books. Graphics are good enough and technical issues are minimal (in my opinion). Some task and quests can feel repetitive at times but it didn't get boring for me. It's fun to just explore the castle and surrounding areas, don't pay attention to the minimap at first, in fact you can turn it off. Overall I think this is a solid game that any HP and video game fan will like. The point of video games is to be fun, and that's what this is. Expand
  62. Feb 18, 2023
    7
    Игра сильно посредственная, сюжет - ужасен и не интересен, побочная линия заданий Себастьяна в разы лучше всей сюжетной линии. Если вы не большой фанат книг/фильмов, то игра покажется пустой и однообразной. Тащит тут только атмосфера и окружение, изредка интересные сражения на более позднем этапе игры.Игра сильно посредственная, сюжет - ужасен и не интересен, побочная линия заданий Себастьяна в разы лучше всей сюжетной линии. Если вы не большой фанат книг/фильмов, то игра покажется пустой и однообразной. Тащит тут только атмосфера и окружение, изредка интересные сражения на более позднем этапе игры.
  63. Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Absolutely FANTASTIC Game!!! As a Harry Potter fan, I always wanted a game like this. You can explore whole Hogwarts + Hogsmead and other smaller villages. The Story is nice, but there are some things you only understand if you watched the movies or/and read the books. And this makes the game even more interesting.
  64. Feb 14, 2023
    7
    Decent game. Good visuals with some bugs etc. Suffers from the usual open world issues. HP fans will like it.
  65. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    If you grew up a Harry Potter fan and still have Hogwarts in your heart, this might be a dream come true. Hogwarts Legacy is exactly what you'd expect from an open-world RPG set in this universe. Immersive and beautifully crafted, with lots of spells, challenges, beasts, quests, combat and great storytelling. It's so much fun, you could drive 100+ hours without feeling it.
  66. Feb 15, 2023
    6
    The game is amazing. The only problem is the pro-diversity message and all of those stupid stuff about inclusion that makes no favor to the game so it wouldn't be fair to put a Zero or One, its a shame we need to take this nowadays. Just a quick reminder for game developers and publishers, yes, the people who don't like the inclusion, diversity, woke stuff still exist and if you are goingThe game is amazing. The only problem is the pro-diversity message and all of those stupid stuff about inclusion that makes no favor to the game so it wouldn't be fair to put a Zero or One, its a shame we need to take this nowadays. Just a quick reminder for game developers and publishers, yes, the people who don't like the inclusion, diversity, woke stuff still exist and if you are going to follow this way, we may follow the way of pirating your games or even don't play them. Expand
  67. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Jogo do milêniooooo!! Gente, sério que jogo maravilhoso. Já estou 14 horas no jogo e só fiz a aula de voo agora. Fico perambulando pelo mapa, me perdendo pelo castelo e fazendo side quests que aparecem pelo caminho. Tô aproveitando cada momento desse jogo e não consigo enjoar nem um pouco, só paro de jogar quando acaba a bateria do dualsense hahaha. Obrigado, Avalanche Software! VocêsJogo do milêniooooo!! Gente, sério que jogo maravilhoso. Já estou 14 horas no jogo e só fiz a aula de voo agora. Fico perambulando pelo mapa, me perdendo pelo castelo e fazendo side quests que aparecem pelo caminho. Tô aproveitando cada momento desse jogo e não consigo enjoar nem um pouco, só paro de jogar quando acaba a bateria do dualsense hahaha. Obrigado, Avalanche Software! Vocês prometeram um jogo cheio de detalhes e entregaram!!!!! Expand
  68. Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Game has become my favorite ever already. The time I'm gonna pour into customizing the personal rooms alone is gonna be tremendous. I don't know how they put so much great stuff into this game, but im blown away. It's unbelievable how much/how many layers this beautifully crafted game has. In awe.
  69. Feb 11, 2023
    9
    The game Harry Potter fans always wanted where you can freely explore Hogwarts with an open world beyond, where Hogsmeade looks like a fairy tale town and hamlets along with the Forbidden Forest help fill it up with life. If you're a fan of American RPGs with loot systems, fun combat and dungeons (which aren't repetitive by the way) you'll also like this regardless of the IP. It can findThe game Harry Potter fans always wanted where you can freely explore Hogwarts with an open world beyond, where Hogsmeade looks like a fairy tale town and hamlets along with the Forbidden Forest help fill it up with life. If you're a fan of American RPGs with loot systems, fun combat and dungeons (which aren't repetitive by the way) you'll also like this regardless of the IP. It can find itself in some pitfalls like fetch quests, but that's because the developers came from something like Cars 3: Driven to win to an open world RPG, so the flaws it has can be improved with either DLC or a sequel. Your brain will learn to overlook the ugly because you'll just get hooked. Expand
  70. Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Best game of the last 5 years. I enjoy this game entirely! So much fun, truly what games should be!
  71. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    This game is a childhood dream come true, whether you are a fan of harry potter or not the world capture your heart. the gameplay is snappy and fun with a wide variety of spells to choose from. and don't let anyone bully you into not buying this game or guilt trip you. its just a video game that's all there is to it
  72. Feb 9, 2023
    8
    There will be a slight spoiler regarding first 3 minutes of the game but no specifics on story or how to play are given.
    both sides are sort of "review bombing". Just one side is review bombing with glorified reviews, and the other with negative. By no means are most or even half of the reviews doing this, but enough are that it is distracting.
    The negative side claims that it is
    There will be a slight spoiler regarding first 3 minutes of the game but no specifics on story or how to play are given.
    both sides are sort of "review bombing". Just one side is review bombing with glorified reviews, and the other with negative. By no means are most or even half of the reviews doing this, but enough are that it is distracting.
    The negative side claims that it is "fanboys" and "right-wing" people praising it.
    I am putting a preface on this about the trans rights issue so there is no mistake where I stand on it and show it has nothing to do with my feelings of the game.
    I will start by saying I am by no means a Harry Potter fanboy. I was an adult when the books became popular, and read them a few times yes, but I also read a lot of books. I found them enjoyable and creative. I thought it was great that young people were being introduced to the world of reading.
    The movies I thought were ridiculous until probably after the last one was released. I am not incredibly into kids movies, or even franchises like Star Wars, and Marvel. (I got into marvel movies very late and stopped being as judgy about them).
    So I am coming at this from an RPG fan, and a standard amount of post-adulthood Harry Potter book reader.
    I am also a trans rights supporter. I have dated trans women since my early 20s. I am married now, but never had any issue openly dating trans women, and defending them. I also consider myself bisexual. I have trans family members (2 niblings, and a first cousin's child whom I am close to). I find most of what JK said deplorable and ridiculous. I do feel there is room to try to understand trans issues better, and we can question how we react as parents to our child that is saying they are trans. But most of what JK said was unfounded and ridiculous. I wish she did not choose to die on this hill. It mostly shows how willing she is to be stubborn in her ignorance. Sex is real yes. Biological sex is a thing. Gender historically has been primarily based on biological sex, but obviously it has been imperfect since the beginning of documented history. Many cultures have accepted more than 2 genders. It is not the end of the world - and in fact trans people are mostly lovely, reasonable, grounded people. But biological sex is not the only thing JK ranted about. She talked about bathroom r**e which just has nothing to do with trans rights. Among other things. So I understand why people dislike her so greatly now.
    My preface is long and actually much longer but I would not have room for the review so I am cutting it there. But I want to make it clear I am not a bigot, anti-trans, right wing, or an HP "fanboy"

    The game is fantastic though. Graphics issues yes - sound/voice issues yes - again this is pre-release technically so we can expect a day 1 patch, or perhaps a patch within the first month I am sure to correct most issues.
    The combat is amazing. Spells work together better than most RPGs. Flying is amazing. The environments are amazing. The intro was beautiful. The attention to detail will be welcome by book lovers of the series.

    Slight spoiler regarding the first 3 minutes of the game:
    In the beginning the carriage is taking the characters to Hogwarts and of course flying seemingly by itself. The carriage is attacked and one of the characters plumets to the ground and dies. As soon as he dies, you see the thestral horses appear. I know this sounds like "so what?" but it is quite effective and directed brilliantly.

    The tone, and world building is so true to Harry Potter that you could see it as another entry to the films or perhaps a new series of the books. Yes the writing would need some improvements but overall it is quite well done.
    Combat is very fun in it. I am at 16 hours in and it just gets more fun. The way the spells work together is leagues above most RPGs. There aren't as many spells as some games, but that is actually a good thing in some ways. It makes it less cumbersome and avoids the overwhelming feeling some people get when building characters. It is advanced enough to please most advanced gamers, and simple enough for basic players to grasp with practice. It is obvious they worked hard on balancing the combat system.
    The exploration is well rewarded, and always a blast. The flying in it is quite fun.
    Although there is a common gear issue like some games (Ghost Recon-like gear issues) where youre constantly getting new items, but there are also some really good looking gear appearances so you can keep looking the way you want.
    The world is quite massive, and the quests are actually fun and interesting. People are claiming its just "fetch" quests but that is not really true. Sure a few fetch quests, but the environment makes up for that. The potential for DLC, expansion, are endless. The game is amazing and well worth your time. Ignore fanboys, review bombers boycotting the game as well, and play it if you enjoy large scale RPGs with good world building.
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  73. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    This game is actually really good. It has been so long since I have felt so immersed in a world. The game does a great job at making you feel like a student in a magical world. I give it a 9, because there are some sporadic performance issues, and because the story isnt as good as it could have been.
  74. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. If you’re a fan of Harry Potter (and even if you’re not) you are going to love this game. It’s an open-world RPG set around magic, how could it be bad? The reason for the low ratings is due to the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling’s views. This has nothing to do with the game. It’s the most fun I’ve had in a long time on a single-player game!
  75. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    absolutely amazing, immersive and adventurous. it gives you a magical experience not just magic spells. You cant help but feel like you are in a magical world instead of a character learning magic.... basically im trying to say.... it feels like a experience more than a game and that is what ive been looking for forever. im going to actually experience what ive watched for years and so farabsolutely amazing, immersive and adventurous. it gives you a magical experience not just magic spells. You cant help but feel like you are in a magical world instead of a character learning magic.... basically im trying to say.... it feels like a experience more than a game and that is what ive been looking for forever. im going to actually experience what ive watched for years and so far im blown away. get this game you will get lost and just have fun. Expand
  76. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Definitely a contender for best game of the year. Absolutely awesome 10/10.
  77. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I’m about 30 hours into the game tbh this game is surprisingly good I bought the game because as a kid I watched Harry Potter a lot and the law in this game is amazing and the combat if you aren’t a fan of Harry Potter you will be after playing this game
  78. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    By far one of the best games I’ve played in a long time. I have about 25 hours in Hogwarts Legacy so far and I’m only scratching the surface. The open world is pretty large and absolutely beautiful. If you are a fan of the movies you will most likely enjoy the game. A lot of the settings look just like out of the movies. The combat though not the flashiest feels extremely fluid andBy far one of the best games I’ve played in a long time. I have about 25 hours in Hogwarts Legacy so far and I’m only scratching the surface. The open world is pretty large and absolutely beautiful. If you are a fan of the movies you will most likely enjoy the game. A lot of the settings look just like out of the movies. The combat though not the flashiest feels extremely fluid and satisfying. Side quests are actually fun and meaningful and don’t just feel like a worthless chore that you are just doing to level up. Exploration is extremely fun and you are always coming across something new to explore and investigate. I know it’s early but I can absolutely see this being a GOTY contender. Highly recommend playing it. Expand
  79. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Il gioco atteso per anni dai fan della saga di Harry Potter e non solo, ogni ambiente di Hogwarts e dintorni é riprodotto con la massima cura. Expand
  80. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Was not expecting this game to live up to the hype, however after over 30 hours in game, it just keeps delivering ! There are multiple varieties to the story also so replayability seems great (not started a second story yet). My only criticism being that the inventory management system being a bit tedious.
  81. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    I normally don't do online reviews, just leaving this to counter one review bomber who has a pathetic agenda.

    Game is good if enough if you're not a Harry Potter fan. If you are, then this is everything we've been waiting for.
  82. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Everything a Harry Potter fan could of wanted! You could tell the people behind this really put effort and love into it and did it for the fans.
  83. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    10 hours in and love it , so much to do , looks amazing , plays amazing the wizard ingredients world bought to life so worth the long wait
  84. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! Even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan this is a great game. Game of the year contender for sure! I’m giving it a 10/10 but it does have room for improvement and I hope they continue this series with future titles. The combat is challenging and feels so smooth, and most of the puzzles are fun trying to solve. The environment is so immersive and theThis game is absolutely amazing! Even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan this is a great game. Game of the year contender for sure! I’m giving it a 10/10 but it does have room for improvement and I hope they continue this series with future titles. The combat is challenging and feels so smooth, and most of the puzzles are fun trying to solve. The environment is so immersive and the artwork/design is absolutely brilliant. The story so far is great and fits right into the wizarding world with out making too many drastic changes. I do wish there was a morality meter though to kind of tell if you’re a good or dark wizard from the actions and spells you choose to wield. I wish the house common rooms had more uses as well. Also being out of bed past bedtime doesn’t really have any effect like it normally would in the HP stories. But no game has made me crave to rush home from work every day just to jump right back into it. I love this game! Expand
  85. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Absolutely a master piece, I’ve bought this game after knowing the controversy and I have to say I’d disagree on the whole thing, they hit this off to the park. My friend that is transgender does not like what the other side is doing to the whole “controversy” she is hoping this will pass and not have influence for the opposite side of thinking trans people will have worse rep out of this.
  86. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Best graphics and gameplay. They even made the game modern for the hatters but I dought they'll even give it credit for their effort
  87. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Best game I've played for a while, getting completely lost in it, fantastic!
  88. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    The game is beyond beautiful and very easy to get lost in, I can spend hours walking around Hogwarts and be utterly amazed by the amount of love and detail they put into this game. Harry Potter fans like myself will love this game, and if you haven't watched or read the books give this game a shot, you won't regret it.
  89. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    There’s a lot of love that went into making this game. If you’re a fan of the source material then you’ll find yourself right at home. It feels amazing to explore the castle and grounds around Hogwarts, even Hogsmead village offers a plethora of delights to discover.
    The story is both intriguing and engaging although beware any posts online because trolls will try spoiling it for you. Even
    There’s a lot of love that went into making this game. If you’re a fan of the source material then you’ll find yourself right at home. It feels amazing to explore the castle and grounds around Hogwarts, even Hogsmead village offers a plethora of delights to discover.
    The story is both intriguing and engaging although beware any posts online because trolls will try spoiling it for you. Even then however, the magic of Hogwarts shines through.
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  90. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing. Fantastic. Inclusive. Immersive. And just about everything a Harry Potter series fan could want! And all the ‘haters’ out there that won’t even give it a chance because of their own predispositions and presumptions are missing out on of the best games ever! Especially since they’ll have to eat their socks after everyone actually plays it… got it early access and I can’t get off of it. Expand
  91. Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Hogwarts Legacy exceeded most of my expectations during the Early Access. The graphics and attention to detail are stunning and the Hogwarts castle, grounds, and surroundings are beautifully crafted with endless interactions, quests, activities, puzzles, etc. However, I must admit that the game is poorly optimized; with a 3080 RTX and 32GB of RAM, I'm barely able to run the game on HighHogwarts Legacy exceeded most of my expectations during the Early Access. The graphics and attention to detail are stunning and the Hogwarts castle, grounds, and surroundings are beautifully crafted with endless interactions, quests, activities, puzzles, etc. However, I must admit that the game is poorly optimized; with a 3080 RTX and 32GB of RAM, I'm barely able to run the game on High without the lingering FPS drops which can get pretty frustrating, but hopefully that is a point of focus for the development team to address in the near future. On the other hand, the character customization is fairly extensive allowing the User to create a character unique to them; the clothing/aesthetic options are pretty vast as well. Being a long time Harry Potter fan, I enjoyed the story for the most part and the spell casting and gameplay mechanics are smooth outside of the FPS drops, if not somewhat repetitive. The open world is massive and well populated with constant discoveries to be made. Crossing my fingers that they're able to integrate quidditch as they continue to improve the broom flying mechanics and make the game more optimized. Overall, it's a great game as it is with loads of potential if the current gameplay issues are effectively tended to. Expand
  92. Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Such an immersive experience, I have read and watched the various HP series, but I wouldn't say I'm a potterhead. I will say though this is a very immersive way of experiencing the HP world. The developers have managed to make the experience feel similar yet different enough to make it interesting. It feels like they have expanded the world in a very creative way. I appreciate the backlashSuch an immersive experience, I have read and watched the various HP series, but I wouldn't say I'm a potterhead. I will say though this is a very immersive way of experiencing the HP world. The developers have managed to make the experience feel similar yet different enough to make it interesting. It feels like they have expanded the world in a very creative way. I appreciate the backlash that JK and her comments have caused, but I don't believe the developers and fans should be denied such a wonderfully qwerky experience. Just play the game for what it is, but that's my opinion and I would never take away from someone else's.

    The characters are voiced competently and feel well rounded enough to pass. The performances can feel a little phoned in at times, although some examples shine through. There are moments when it feels like a game, as in collect this, go there, do this, come back. But that is to be expected. Overall it's fun and I have very much enjoyed it.

    TLDR; the game is fun and immersive. Can feel gamey at times, but doesn't dampen the experience as the gamey stuff isn't essential. The best way to experience the world of wizarding world.
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  93. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    A brilliant game set in a brilliant world filled with many things to do and a robust well thought out combat system. Masterful game crafting.
  94. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Love this game. Open world concept, magic spells, combat experience is just the right amount of mechanics. Not too much complex mechanics, but not basic dry mechanics. Amazing storyline so far, all the open dialogue. Amazing gameplay, graphics, so much to appreciate. The sound, music, details. Interactions with so many different things. 100% - 1% (can’t change Field of View on PS5/cameraLove this game. Open world concept, magic spells, combat experience is just the right amount of mechanics. Not too much complex mechanics, but not basic dry mechanics. Amazing storyline so far, all the open dialogue. Amazing gameplay, graphics, so much to appreciate. The sound, music, details. Interactions with so many different things. 100% - 1% (can’t change Field of View on PS5/camera positioning) Expand
  95. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    WOW! What a game. I didn’t expect this to be this good, I mean yeah I knew it would be great but damn this game has surprised me. 10/10.
  96. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    this game is so sick thank you Avalanche
  97. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Words can’t describe how GOOD this Game is , you Just Have To Play it for yourself. My Game Of The Year Already!!!!
  98. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Si te gustan los juegos de aventura-rpg hazte el favor y crómpatelo, independientemente si te gusta ( hayas visto o no ) Harry potter.Esta maravilla vale cada maldito céntimo de lo que cuesta.
  99. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    A absolute dream come true for any Wizarding World fan. Story, gameplay and graphics are all fantastic. Congratulations to all at Avalanche for making a Harry Potter game we'll continue to enjoy for years to come.
  100. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Stunningly beautiful game, excellent game play mechanics, fun, engaging, runs smoothly on Xbox series c
Metascore
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.