Hogwarts Legacy

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 944 Ratings

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  1. Zinr
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    From the stunning Hogwarts Castle to the intricate details of the wizarding world, the game's graphics are simply breathtaking.

    The attention to detail is remarkable, from the wizard robes to the spells being cast, everything feels like it was lifted straight from the pages of the books. The game allows players to create their own unique character, attend classes, explore the grounds of    From the stunning Hogwarts Castle to the intricate details of the wizarding world, the game's graphics are simply breathtaking.

    The attention to detail is remarkable, from the wizard robes to the spells being cast, everything feels like it was lifted straight from the pages of the books. The game allows players to create their own unique character, attend classes, explore the grounds of Hogwarts, and even encounter legendary creatures.

    It's a game that will leave you feeling enchanted from start to finish. Simply amazing!    … Expand
  2. TunderFox
    Apr 22, 2023
    8
    *A bit of spoilers but nothing too much* About 8.5. the game is overall good but it gets repetetive really fast. I have not finished the story yet, but i have spent about 30 hours on the game and did most of the side quests and have all the spells(including the cursed ones). And exploring the world is cool and all, but you almost never get any rewards besides clothing so there isn't enough*A bit of spoilers but nothing too much* About 8.5. the game is overall good but it gets repetetive really fast. I have not finished the story yet, but i have spent about 30 hours on the game and did most of the side quests and have all the spells(including the cursed ones). And exploring the world is cool and all, but you almost never get any rewards besides clothing so there isn't enough reason to actually explore everything.… Expand
  3. Udnoop
    Apr 5, 2023
    9
    I quite like the game.
    You can tell that a lot of passion went into it. The developers really put in a lot of effort.
    Of course, the graphics are especially outstanding, they're just fantastic. Exploring the castle and its surroundings is a lot of fun, as is designing the room of requirement. What I didn't like were the woke elements, which they clearly only added because of certain    I quite like the game.
    You can tell that a lot of passion went into it. The developers really put in a lot of effort.
    Of course, the graphics are especially outstanding, they're just fantastic. Exploring the castle and its surroundings is a lot of fun, as is designing the room of requirement.
    What I didn't like were the woke elements, which they clearly only added because of certain obnoxious people and which simply don't fit into the setting. I also missed simple things like a sitting and lying animation for the player character. But otherwise, it's a really good game.    … Expand
  4. Double07
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    As a big Harry Potter fan this is right down my (diagon)alley. The magic is easy to use and satisfying, the open world is gorgeous as is the castle itself.. sure the quests are pretty standard but that's just the norm for open world games now, nevertheless it's still a very enjoyable experience.. i would give it a 10 but the performance wasn't always as smooth as I'd have liked but it wasAs a big Harry Potter fan this is right down my (diagon)alley. The magic is easy to use and satisfying, the open world is gorgeous as is the castle itself.. sure the quests are pretty standard but that's just the norm for open world games now, nevertheless it's still a very enjoyable experience.. i would give it a 10 but the performance wasn't always as smooth as I'd have liked but it was very playable so I'll not complain too much. Very good game and I look forward to a potential sequel.… Expand
  5. Houndstar
    Feb 22, 2023
    9
    Truly amazing game that really does immerse you in the wizarding world and that, surprisingly for a new game, has very little in the way of bugs from day one.

    Aside the odd stutter and rare loading delay when opening doors to other areas (usually when running quickly through areas) the game runs smoothly despite it being graphically impressive.
  6. anthonyjc419
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Absolutely great game really catches the magical atmosphere and world of Harry Potter, combat was surprisingly a lot better then I thought, minor nitpicks that I have but overall a great game to get lost in the world of wizards and witches!
  7. Samwisethesmall
    Apr 13, 2023
    7
    The intro is a bit long. The castle is where its at. The unforgivable curses are where its at. Story is tolerable. The beasty stuff is where its at. Collectibles outside of the castle and hogsmeade are very repetitive. The flying is probly the best part of the game. I wish there was more options for the character creator, more like the elden ring one. And more options for the bloody voice.The intro is a bit long. The castle is where its at. The unforgivable curses are where its at. Story is tolerable. The beasty stuff is where its at. Collectibles outside of the castle and hogsmeade are very repetitive. The flying is probly the best part of the game. I wish there was more options for the character creator, more like the elden ring one. And more options for the bloody voice. The male's voice is just harry potter's voice!… Expand
  8. GaboLP
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, the most immersive rpg I’ve experienced. Thanks team for making this amazing game, story and community.
  9. Shadron
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    A extremely well designed game. Entertaining and lots to do. Really enjoying the exploration aspect of the game. I wouldn't say I'm a huge "HP fan." But I can see how a fan would be just giddy about this game, as it has so much lore in it. I've put in 14hrs and am only at 7%, so people who say the game is empty...are just plain lying. Well worth the purchase if you're a casual gamer (likeA extremely well designed game. Entertaining and lots to do. Really enjoying the exploration aspect of the game. I wouldn't say I'm a huge "HP fan." But I can see how a fan would be just giddy about this game, as it has so much lore in it. I've put in 14hrs and am only at 7%, so people who say the game is empty...are just plain lying. Well worth the purchase if you're a casual gamer (like me) or a huge HP fan.… Expand
  10. Haroldkok2023
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    As a non Harry potter fan I am pleasantly surprised by this game. I still have trouble with all the terminology but I am a fan. Looks amazing, voices are great and and honestly I couldn't care less about nontroversy surrounding this game.
  11. James87
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    My wife plays it with XboxX and it does seem amazing... been playing for like 23hours in.. and still so much more to explore and collect.. its just jaw droping world creation from Avalanche studio.. Thank you !!!
  12. sjoelr
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    10/10 experience especially for a harry potter fan like me. Just a dream come true.
  13. LuciferShw
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    outstanding game with outstanding effects the combat needs to get used to the story is interesting and brilliant open world with a lot to do you can do whatever you want the character customization is a bit dull but good the different designs of clothes are Wide and good looking different wand choice is wide and overall perfect and true to the books
  14. Riverhawk
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Beautiful game, ignore the haters and the politics, just enjoy the game for what it is.
  15. NakataGOAT
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    It is the perfect Game for a Harry Potter Fan, I enjoy every Second of it. Thx to the developers.
  16. Max17b
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Dziedzictwo Hogwartu będzie dla wielu graczy spełnieniem wielkich marzeń. To bardzo mądrze poskładana gra, wykonana z ogromnym sercem, która wielokrotnie sprawi, że nie tylko najwięksi fani serii Harry Potter będą z łzami w oczach poznawać kolejne wątki i czerpać garściami z tego świata.
  17. Waius
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Combat is 10/10. Graphics are beautiful. Game runs smoothly. Story is interesting. The World and Hogwarts really makes you want to explore and discover new things. All in all, you really feel like you are a part of the wizarding world. Here and there are still some minor bugs, but they are easily overlooked and ignored.
  18. ItsmeDavinci
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Extremely well developed game with combat full of depth.

    As a huge Harry Potter fan, this is the game I've always wanted, and they sure as hell delivered on this masterpiece.
  19. Gadrisena
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Best game I have played in my entire life!!! I'm glad the developers are Harry Potter fans and did this game with knowledge and love.
  20. KiWii69100
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Super jeu actuellement à 20h de jeu scénario principal quasiment terminé.
    l'Open World est magnifique très vivant et plein de secrets caché à découvrir seuls quelques problèmes de textures qui apparaissent parfois rien de méchant et qui sera sûrement corrigé d'ici peu par les premières mise à jour.
    Grand hommage à Harry Potter univers très fidèle... Un classique.
  21. JacobRodrigue12
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    "Hogwarts Legacy" is a really exciting game that makes you feel like you are in the world of Harry Potter. The quality of the graphics and music are impressive and the gameplay is just great. The story allows you to connect with the characters in a very satisfying way and the customization of your character is an added bonus that really allows you to make your character unique and special."Hogwarts Legacy" is a really exciting game that makes you feel like you are in the world of Harry Potter. The quality of the graphics and music are impressive and the gameplay is just great. The story allows you to connect with the characters in a very satisfying way and the customization of your character is an added bonus that really allows you to make your character unique and special. Without a doubt, I give it a ten out of ten.… Expand
  22. MaxS97
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Incredible. From the visuals, the voices, the combat to the story, the lore and the level of immersion, this game delievers. Still some small graphical bugs to be found here and there, but nothing dramatic. This game is a must for every fan of the Harry Potter franchise. 10/10
  23. GrubbyBugs
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    I wasn't expecting much from this game to be honest, but although I was excited I was still cautious. However, immediately after getting started I was fully immersed into this world of magic. The graphics are beautiful, the story is engaging, the atmosphere and background noises of animals, paintings, and NPCs fully engulf your world and it's incredible. The music in each area changes, andI wasn't expecting much from this game to be honest, but although I was excited I was still cautious. However, immediately after getting started I was fully immersed into this world of magic. The graphics are beautiful, the story is engaging, the atmosphere and background noises of animals, paintings, and NPCs fully engulf your world and it's incredible. The music in each area changes, and the mood of the area changes with it. It's truly incredible. It can get a little bit laggy inside Hogwarts, but it goes away after a few seconds. The map looks quite big but you can only explore about half of it, however the explorable area is still very large. There are puzzles and things to interact with all over the map, inside and outside of Hogwarts. If you've ever dreamt of going to Hogwarts or being a witch or wizard in this world, then this is the closest you'll get! It's absolutely amazing.… Expand
  24. deftones034
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    What a game. GOTY contender. People need to grow up over this phobia **** Acting like children.
  25. Exxone0
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    I'm glad that this game came out in spite of, and even the agenda makes the game unique in its own way, uniqueness such that it is against those whom the game holds with two hands, nice. The plot is super, the graphics are super, the atmosphere is super a hundred times, take it, and don't think.
  26. JCena
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Absolutely enjoyed it since picking up the controller! Nice graphics, lore, and customization of characters (not bad). The fact it is open world is a plus and the combat isn't bad. Whether you a Harry Potter fan or not, this game is worth grabbing and enjoying hours upon hours of fun! You can also pick the house you want to be in- Team Slitherin!
  27. linuxmanda
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    El culiao que le pone 0 es terrible gei, puro soya ofendidite con falta de cariño en la casa no lo juega.
  28. Mattheturkk
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Oh good lord! What bad can be said about this game? It’s the best Hogwarts experience to date if nothing else. Yes, just like every other open world RPG game it has a few glitches and bugs yet none of them are breaking your game. You can see how much detail and effort put into this game and every time you play the game you find something makes you ‘Woah!’ I normally don’t say this butOh good lord! What bad can be said about this game? It’s the best Hogwarts experience to date if nothing else. Yes, just like every other open world RPG game it has a few glitches and bugs yet none of them are breaking your game. You can see how much detail and effort put into this game and every time you play the game you find something makes you ‘Woah!’ I normally don’t say this but please please buy this game and I assure you, you will enjoy every single minute you spend for it. I’m nowhere near 100 percent yet and that’s a good thing. If you’re a 100 percent completionest like me then it may take like 60-70 hours at least to achieve that.… Expand
  29. spawners
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Long story short - game is fricking amazing. I always wanted an open world Harry Potter game and I'm not disappointed.
  30. Thorz74
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    What an amazing game! What a memorable intro! I got the chills when I saw that title screen after it.
    If you are a Harry Potter fan this game is a must-have. It is the game we have all been waiting for for more than 20 years! If you aren't much into the HP universe, this game is still wonderful and worth your time.
    And please, just ignore the haters and give yourself the opportunity to    What an amazing game! What a memorable intro! I got the chills when I saw that title screen after it.
    If you are a Harry Potter fan this game is a must-have. It is the game we have all been waiting for for more than 20 years! If you aren't much into the HP universe, this game is still wonderful and worth your time.
    And please, just ignore the haters and give yourself the opportunity to enjoy this piece of art for what it is, leaving the external things like politics and social media turmoil aside.    … Expand
  31. Webby360G
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Best game everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. The game gorgeous
  32. DarkArcanin3
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Beautiful, well crafted and immersive world with a ton of secrets and easter eggs for fans of Harry Potter. Very much story driven progression system. Combat is fun although can't say it is something special or haven't seen before, but it works amazingly in this game. As for RPG elements, this game isn't deep (more like Witcher, unlike Mass Effect if that makes sense). Well writtenBeautiful, well crafted and immersive world with a ton of secrets and easter eggs for fans of Harry Potter. Very much story driven progression system. Combat is fun although can't say it is something special or haven't seen before, but it works amazingly in this game. As for RPG elements, this game isn't deep (more like Witcher, unlike Mass Effect if that makes sense). Well written dialogues and characters. I was pleasantly surprised by how diverse and interesting all the professors are to speak and interact with. My first playthrough was as a Slytherin and I loved the house companion's side story. I can't say much for the other houses as haven't tried them yet. Overall I am overly amazed with this one, as I was hesitant to purchase it early. This game is not perfect and there are things I would like to see changed or added, i.e.: more variety in enemies, more gear and clothing options, increased inventory size (I think everyone can agree on this one), more beast/creatures.… Expand
  33. Grakulm1
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Don't know anything about Harry Potter but the gameplay is super fun and engaging. The world and story are so magical and breath taking. Would definitely recommend.
  34. Inen
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This game hits harder than my dad's belt. The amount of content in this game outnumber the human population. The bugs in this game are almost nonexistent. I'd rather play this than live in a mansion in California.
  35. Chestnut87
    Feb 11, 2023
    7
    I can sense from people's reactions and various reviews that I am quite alone with the perception of Hogwarts Legacy: Yes, it's a nice visual game, combat system works, etc.

    However, it is so lonely to run around Hogwarts and you dont really get the atmosphere of it being a School of magic. The few students who are around Hogwarts does not sense your presence, when passing by them. They    I can sense from people's reactions and various reviews that I am quite alone with the perception of Hogwarts Legacy: Yes, it's a nice visual game, combat system works, etc.

    However, it is so lonely to run around Hogwarts and you dont really get the atmosphere of it being a School of magic. The few students who are around Hogwarts does not sense your presence, when passing by them. They don't stand and talk together even though they are standing in groups. It's feels like laziness on the developers part. It is a so-called open world game. But your entire progression is tied to the main story. You can't really go exploring nor interact with your college mates. That brings me to the next point: It feels completely irrelevant which college you choose. I chose Slytherin but was shown around by a Weasley. I was expecting to have someone from my own dorm to be my friend/guide to lead me through the castle. But all interactiones are kindly embraced. You're a formal boy - I'd like to think you could choose whether you wanted to be good or evil:

    Your actions or lack thereof have no influence on the story. It's such an empty feeling. This makes the game too scripted. For example, when you enter a professor's office you can burn that person’s books without reactions unless you do what instructed to- again the game's characters do not sense your presence because it is SO scripted. Various professors and students you have to interact with are also just waiting for you. They are never doing anything that makes the experience believable. Yes, I'm perhaps too used to this from playing GTA and Red Dead Redemption. Im just saying that if Rockstar could implement all these things so long ago for older consoles - then the developers here should also have been able to implement just a few of these details in a so-called open world game. Well, I'm disappointed to be running around Hogwarts alone.    … Expand
  36. Ktx_games
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I know it's cliche to say at this point, but this genuinely is the game I've wanted for over 20 years. Incredible immersion, great graphics, GREAT combat. Incredible job, I hope Avalanche gets a blank check after this release.
  37. PapalPenguin
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I’m loving this game! I’m at level 21 and been playing non stop on my last two days off. I have probably spent about 20 hours so far in to the game!
  38. Musiha
    Feb 20, 2023
    7
    Enjoyable but flawed. This game fell short of being something incredible. I will start by saying that I am not a huge fan of the Harry Potter books nor movies, I never truly understood the obsession with it I also couldn't care less about the JK Rowling controversy surrounding the entire universe. So this is a completely unbiased opinion on the game.

    If you are a big fan of all things    Enjoyable but flawed. This game fell short of being something incredible. I will start by saying that I am not a huge fan of the Harry Potter books nor movies, I never truly understood the obsession with it I also couldn't care less about the JK Rowling controversy surrounding the entire universe. So this is a completely unbiased opinion on the game.

    If you are a big fan of all things Harry Potter then I guarantee you will be fully immersed in the universe for countless days before seeing sunlight again. The dialog is detailed and you will see some names/places that you recognise paying homage to the story's. However I think there is far too much pointless dialog/cutscenes meaning when something interesting is actually going to happen I've already skipped it because there isn't enough hours in the day to decipher what is actually worth watching.

    The game has a seemingly diverse group of enemies to begin with however after playing the game for any length of time you'll realise that they all feel similar when fighting against them making for less engaging gameplay once you know the typical behaviours of each enemy.

    Combat is enjoyable you have a large arsenal of spells which you can use to defeat your foes in a variety of manners. There is great depth in that there are different defensive strategies that enemies use meaning you may have to use spells or tactics that you otherwise wouldn't have bringing more diversity to the combat. There are two ways to avoid incoming attacks parry & dodge which in my opinion are far too easy to use when an attack is coming in there is a glow above your characters head either gold/red depending on if you can parry the attack. By giving away which defence you must use along with the huge amount of time given to perform these defensive manoeuvres they have made it very easy to abuse this system making the combat incredibly easy no matter which difficulty setting you are playing on.

    The HUD is cluttered and causes a lack in immersion luckily there are settings in the menu to hide some of the less necessary features.

    In conclusion is this not an exciting action packed game where you will be challenged in combat but it is a immersive experience taking you to Harry Potter world like you've never seen it before.    … Expand
  39. Chaz2042
    Feb 21, 2023
    6
    Feel slightly insane being one of the only people I’ve seen so far to not think this game is GOTY material, but here we go. First of all, I will say combat is incredible. For the most part it’s pretty easy, but what it lacks in difficulty it makes up for in making you feel badass. The way your character spins and twirls as they fire off a variety of spells feels as though you’re pullingFeel slightly insane being one of the only people I’ve seen so far to not think this game is GOTY material, but here we go. First of all, I will say combat is incredible. For the most part it’s pretty easy, but what it lacks in difficulty it makes up for in making you feel badass. The way your character spins and twirls as they fire off a variety of spells feels as though you’re pulling off some incredible feats, especially when you get into the flow in a larger scale fight. Changing between and comboing different spells and spell sets that you build up over the course of the game feels cool too. Nothing like lifting someone up with leviosa, and pounding them back down with descendo, or hitting a goblin with its own axe after an expelliarmus.

    However the open world, especially outside of the admittedly clearly lovingly crafted Hogwarts, and possibly Hogsmead (although nowhere near the level of hogwarts) is miserable. Empty spare a few distant villages and the occasional enemy encounter. The sidequests and challenges dotted throughout the highlands usually offer little more than repetitive tasks with lacklustre rewards. Bar a select few side missions, usually the ones given by more story centric characters, any side quests given usually amount to a fetch quest, with at best a cosmetic reward, if not just a new prop for the relatively pointless room of requirement.

    The motivation to do these menial side missions is even lower due to the interchangeably awful voice acting and writing. It feels like if it’s not the writing that’s off, it’s the acting and vice versa. I would say the acting isn’t as bad as it could’ve been, but the writing reaches lower echelon Bethesda more often than not.

    I’ve got around 25-30 hours in at the time of writing, and while I may put in a few more, to conclude storylines with a couple of the more likeable side characters, I cannot see myself returning. For all the perks of the combat, there are issues with the empty open world, occasionally frustrating controls (one mount you gain access to is a right pain to make land) and, unmentioned so far, a very bizarre lack of ambiance? Hogwarts feels less like a bustling school, and more like I’m stood 50 yards outside one. The hallways are filled with distant chatter, and the occasional Skyrim esc comment, ‘I sure hate Herbology, it’s so boring’ and the like, but it feels flat, empty, to me at least. As previously stated, exploration is often unrewarding, offering a swathe of chests to open with little reward, or perhaps a vaguely interesting location, but more often than not I felt no motivation to explore after the first couple of hours. Once you’ve seen 30 doors end in a very similar corridor or classroom, you’ve seen them all. And hogwarts remains the best area in the game for exploration, probably solely because it’s hogwarts, everyone at some point has thought it’d be kind of cool to run around the castle. Outside, there’s a surprisingly large map, (that the game has no problem making you trek across for certain missions) filled with little more than the occasional bandit camp or spider nest, or a hamlet, with a sidequest and a few meaningless chests dotted about. Loot is it’s own can of worms, being a game made post 2015 it’s got that loot system that every publisher seems to think is mandatory now. Luckily, for once, this game has come with a decent transmog system built in. The biggest issue here though is eventually you reach appoint where you’re sufficiently happy with how your character looks, and new gear becomes relatively meaningless, past being a bigger number. Except for another issue I had towards the end of the story. At some point (probably around level 30ish?) I stopped getting gear that was stronger than what I already had. It would be a higher level, but the stats were almost always a few lower than the gear I already had. This obviously lead to me very rapidly getting bored of the loot system, which as already stated, is the games primary reward system.

    The game for me ranges anywhere between a 5 and a 7, maybe an 8 at times (the combat clicked really well for whatever reason). Obviously enjoy what you enjoy, I’m probably not as into Harry Potter as I could be, but the honeymoon phase didn’t last long with this game.    … Expand
  40. Tukmens
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This is the game every single Harry Potter fan deserved, we can finally immerse ourselves in a game and re-live the world of magic like we have dreamed about for years.

    I also want to add that J. K. Rowling is a great person and her opinion is perfectly healthy and I totally support her.
  41. DavidFCorreia
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    We all have to put out there for this studio to know: This game is so **** good! The love and hard work that I am seeing is mindblowing! I literally lost myself exploring the castle, didn't know where I was, from where I came, but was a feeling of lost that I didn't experienced with a game for like 5 years. I just wanted to explore more and more and see all the little details.We all have to put out there for this studio to know: This game is so **** good! The love and hard work that I am seeing is mindblowing! I literally lost myself exploring the castle, didn't know where I was, from where I came, but was a feeling of lost that I didn't experienced with a game for like 5 years. I just wanted to explore more and more and see all the little details.

    Avalanche, you deserve all the love from a gamer, you really beat the hype, the controversy, the experience to make a game of this magnitude. Congratulations and thank you for this game!    … Expand
  42. IAMXD
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    9! 9! 9! This game is absolutely everything I dreamed it would be. The hype is VERY real. Gave it a 9 for Series X but a 10 on PS5 for the exclusive content and DualSense integration.
  43. C_Evans6710
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    If I could go 9.5 I would, I have a couple nitpicks and things I would have like to have seen like playable quidditch or wizards chess/ gobstones but overall this game is a masterpiece.
  44. DarkMefisto
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Playing on Xbox Series X. Game looks stunning, the mood of this game is just unbeatable. Nostalgic trip for everyone who loved this world in their childhood.
  45. Imsodone
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Game is on point, the fades are on point, this is a game i would have LOVED to have younger, even now i'm taking a lot of pleasure playing !
  46. SteraxDE
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    What a great game. I've got just over 20 hours of play now and I'm nowhere near the end.

    Let's start with the story: We play a male/female character who first comes to Hogwarts in his 5th year. Here we quickly find out that we have access to "ancient magic" which lets us see things that others cannot. At the same time, an evil goblin named Ranrok is haunting the lands of Hogwarts. But I    What a great game. I've got just over 20 hours of play now and I'm nowhere near the end.

    Let's start with the story:

    We play a male/female character who first comes to Hogwarts in his 5th year. Here we quickly find out that we have access to "ancient magic" which lets us see things that others cannot. At the same time, an evil goblin named Ranrok is haunting the lands of Hogwarts. But I won't tell you more.

    Up to this point, the story is built on different strands, based on different characters. This means that only when we have made a certain progress with the main characters does the story progress.

    Now to the gameplay:

    Casting spells, flying, puzzling. And it's all damn good and coherent! Fluid combat system with many possible combinations and much more! Flying is also very fun. The puzzles are not very difficult, but can still be challenging.

    Graphics and map:

    Damn, this game looks fabulous! Beautifully animated and you can see how much love has gone into the details. The map is big, so you can be prepared for that. There is a lot to explore away from Hogwarts and Hogsmeade!

    About the soundtrack:

    Beautifully composed songs, which of course also include parts of the original Harry Potter music. A must for fans!

    Criticisms:

    1. Pre-set sentences repeat themselves very often. For example, our character says the same sentence over and over again when he enters Hogsmeade.

    2. The side missions are sometimes boring (very few). Find so and so many items. The typical open-world stuff that you can actually do without.

    But despite all that, that's not a point deduction for me. For me, it's a game that almost couldn't have been better.    … Expand
  47. TolgaBudak
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Hogwarts Legacy is an enchanting experience that perfectly captures the magic of the Wizarding World.

    Hogwarts Legacy is a dream game for many, fortunately for everyone, the dream is real but even more fortunate for that is that the dream is sweat and lovely. It has surpassed every expectations that it has set.
  48. charlden999
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    What an Amazing game ! Loving it so much , pure enjoyment. Combat is amazing and a very beautiful world.
  49. Splatter4Quattr
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Best Potter Game. Great Open World. 10% played. Nice charming open world. Try it, Love it.
  50. Anonim24
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Buy it! Play it! Not only the best Hogwarts/ Harry Potter game ever but possibly the best game of 2023. Strongly recommend it to everyone
  51. GuardianFrosty9
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    To put in simply, this game is gorgeous, amazing RPG with great character, nice storyline.I had absolutely zero expectations and I was blown away in the first hour. This is gonna keep me entertained for a loong time
  52. Merlin88
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Such an amazing game so far! Always wanted to explore Hogwarts, graphics are amazing and the fighting is also top notch
  53. RickBrayan
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This is the ultimate wizarding world game. I can't describe how awesome it is to walk through Hogwarts hallways, cast a lot of spells we used to see in the movies and books, and live a story that has never been told before. The graphics are incredible, and the sound disign makes you feel like you're living in a Harry Potter movie. As I write this review, I got almost 15 hours of gameplayThis is the ultimate wizarding world game. I can't describe how awesome it is to walk through Hogwarts hallways, cast a lot of spells we used to see in the movies and books, and live a story that has never been told before. The graphics are incredible, and the sound disign makes you feel like you're living in a Harry Potter movie. As I write this review, I got almost 15 hours of gameplay and its been a while since I was hyped that much for a game that really met my expectations. Hogwarts Legacy IS the ultimate wizarding world game, IS the best Harry Potter game ever made and I really hope it gets a lot of awards for the INCREDIBLE job Avalanche Software did. From the story, to the gameplay. From the graphics, to the sound. From fans, to fans !… Expand
  54. shieldboy12
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    this is a good game for potter heads fan and really great game this is a best game
  55. willhen99
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Excellent attention to details , and combat , as well as a high level of interaction with things in the castle talking to you as you roam , very immersive
  56. MikeGold
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Just an amazing game with the great graphics and well made gameplay. Finally you can dive deep into HP world and be part of the action.
  57. Samuel0093
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to reviews that's are based on anything but the game. I've completed this game with over 40 hours played and it's absolutely a game of year contender. Open world filler content is done perfect and Ubisoft could learn a lot . Story is good and combat is perfect. Secrets are great.try for yourself . Loved it.
  58. HunterXJacob
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This game is magic! So cool to experience the world from a different time period. Combat is much better than I could imagine. Very little to complain about. PC needs work, though ps5 seems nearly flawless when it comes to performance. Hoping to see some good dlc and a sequel!
  59. gratzner
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    The game is fun and makes an exciting journey without Harry Potter. I feel that you as a player makes a good protagonist throughout the game, you dont need the characters from the movies or the books. Im not a huge Harry Potter fan so to my knowledge the game doest follow any book but takes on its own journey and that journey is fun and intruiging. I have not finished the game but amThe game is fun and makes an exciting journey without Harry Potter. I feel that you as a player makes a good protagonist throughout the game, you dont need the characters from the movies or the books. Im not a huge Harry Potter fan so to my knowledge the game doest follow any book but takes on its own journey and that journey is fun and intruiging. I have not finished the game but am roughly halfway and the characters are, while not perhaps top notch exciting and interesting, they are good enough for fillers and NPC's with perfectly fine dialogue, quest giving and animation. Voice acting is imo good and doesnt sound forced, fake or like someone is reading from a script. Graphics and animation is very good imo and you can clearly see all the details you ned to see. Some magic makes the screen extremely, extremely bright, something i first thought was a bug or a huge graphical error but no, it's just magic that you can get rid of. In the beginning the "fighting" is repetitive with only a few spells but it get loads better as you progress and you learn new spells and potions and using mounts. You can choose to follow the main story line, but there are quite a bunch of side quests, perhaps too many because occasionally they appear in the same area and for a while i lost track of the number of side quests i had. The mini map is quite excellent with a clear and disctint route for you to take if you are tracking a quest. The world map and hogwarts map is, for me, quite bad and not user friendly although im not sure how they could have done it otherwise. It works fine as such but it feels like a big overlay with general sections instead of a map and maybe that's the idea. The world map is better then because it's more clear where you are going. Customization is also excellent and I do believe you can look like any piece of gear that you pick up, from hats down to the regular clothes on your back. The clothes and the gear fits the universe very well imo and i cant say that im missing any kind of equipment. At ffirst i felt i didnt want to look like a 14 year old schoolboy but that dissapeared rather quickly as i progressed and found a cloak and kind of cool looking facemasks, yes... there are masks! Hogwarts is huge! And i mean huge! It's very nicely done with a very high level of detail to the area like flying books, moving paintings and talking travel points and ghosts flying around. I still havent learned it so i still have to use tracking and just follow the minimap. The game is good and alot of fund and I DO feel that if you dont at least try the game you are missing out. It's not perfect by any means but it's not at all a bad game, not at all. It's loads of fun, it's interesting, it's exciting and some quests will just pull you in and you just want more because the game sucessfully creates that kind of environment. It's not complicated, it's actually very simple and story driven, but you can do more that just follow the story and it makes you feel like you are actually a student at Hogwarts. A fitting game to the Harry Potter universe.… Expand
  60. Nihelus
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing and I’m happy to see the positive reviews are far outweighing the review bombing dolts. If you like Harry Potter’s world even a little, pick this up. You won’t regret it.
  61. Soundrocketman
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game, Combat mechanics feel great, Activities are varied and graphics looks amazing. Runs really well on Series X its the Hogwarts fantasy we have always had.
  62. Aquinasx
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I was debating between a 10 and a 9, but I decided to go with a 10 simply because this is the first game I have played in a long time that I felt was finished. I haven't had any game breaking bugs, only texture drops and weird physics after cutscenes. They put some love into the art direction of this game, and that beats a lot of the negatives imo. It feels immersive, and the sound is topI was debating between a 10 and a 9, but I decided to go with a 10 simply because this is the first game I have played in a long time that I felt was finished. I haven't had any game breaking bugs, only texture drops and weird physics after cutscenes. They put some love into the art direction of this game, and that beats a lot of the negatives imo. It feels immersive, and the sound is top notch. If you are a Potter fan, this is the game made for you. There are tons of gameplay videos, so I will defer to those, but I am really enjoying it. I'm enjoying more than any game I have played since RDR2. Cheers, WB! Good game.… Expand
  63. gyana
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Out with SJW idiotic **** buy this game on 3 platforms just for show how bad this SJW cryers are!
  64. LichkingG
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Best game ever on xbox series x it's the to play Hogwarts legacy best graphics best resolution and ray tracing and frame rate good job to avalanche
  65. EdvonD
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    I haven never experienced a game to bring me back to my childhood memories like this game did. Even if nostalgia is not a factor, it's a very enjoyable game for newcomers to the HP world and I promise you, after playing this game - newcomers are here to stay.
  66. sakethsonu
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This is what fans wanted, you dont even need to know anything about HP series to get into this.
  67. GalaxyBusterGod
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    An excellent arkham-like game, even if you are not a fan of the universe created by J.K. Rowling you'll enjoy this game, the world has complete fidelity to the universe of Harry Potter, every single location is perfectly recreated.
  68. instinct46
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    It's been a while since I've found a game were I'm not skipping the dialogue and the hours fly by. The game reminds me of Fable meets Syberia. Haha I'm level 17 and I haven't even really started the main quests yet.. main quests I'm on recommends level 4. The world is quite large.

    **edit** After playing for around 18 hours now, I will say that the their is a lack of things to do is in    It's been a while since I've found a game were I'm not skipping the dialogue and the hours fly by. The game reminds me of Fable meets Syberia. Haha I'm level 17 and I haven't even really started the main quests yet.. main quests I'm on recommends level 4. The world is quite large.

    **edit** After playing for around 18 hours now, I will say that the their is a lack of things to do is in this very expansive world. I'm hoping all of this room is for future content. There is still a bunch of stuff I haven't unlocked though, so this could change again.

    Graphically it is very very nice.
    Controls are smooth and responsive.
    The puzzles are a little simplistic.
    Love the combat, really love it.    … Expand
  69. abusaleh233
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    A wonderful game, a luxurious experience, the game world is very beautiful, the gameplay is fast and very elaborate, the storytelling and dialogues are enjoyable, the diversity in the game is wonderful, an experience that is not repeated 10/10
  70. Hagakuree
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Muy divertido, el combate, música, el castillo y el mundo abierto, la libertad de volar en escoba o con montura, tiene cosas que tiene q arreglar pero poco a poco lo irán puliendo.
  71. CrowTag
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Im not a huge Harry Potter Fan, but this Game is just awesome! You can see in every corner the love of the Developer!
  72. DarkHorse93
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I've been gaming for over 20 years and I've never had a "favorite game" until now. Hogwarts legacy has become my all time favorite game, a dream come true and a game that is going to stay with me for the rest of my life. Everything is next to perfect. From the music, graphics, exploration, gameplay mechanics, story, etc. What a great time to be alive!
  73. Pizarrator
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    El mejor RPG que verás hasta la fecha, y si eres fan de Harry Potter, ya lo flipas en colores. Muy recomendable, tanto si eres o no fan de la saga. Esta versión en concreto va de lujo, gráficos de ensueño, da gusto ver el castillo con esos reflejos y brillos gracias al Ray tracing
  74. Luckycooky
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Realy enjoy the game and Harry potter lore.some things could bee beter but realy looking forwad on the next steps.
  75. Beyhey
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Best game I played in a long time. Really magical
  76. eamon201168
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This game is a little gem plays like a dream and very little bugs love every thing about it and this coming from some 1 that dosn't really care for potter. Nver watched the films never readf the books so when i say it's good it's coming from a gamer tthat loves rpg's

    And 2 all the haters of this game i don't give a F**K right of, ill do and buy what i want if you don't like it    This game is a little gem plays like a dream and very little bugs love every thing about it and this coming from some 1 that dosn't really care for potter. Nver watched the films never readf the books so when i say it's good it's coming from a gamer tthat loves rpg's

    And 2 all the haters of this game i don't give a F**K right of, ill do and buy what i want if you don't like it F**K right off. Infact it's that good ill buy it for my gtx3080ti and max that bad boy out and play it on my qled mini 8K 120fps yep i'm loving it.

    If you don't buy this game it's your loss imagin being that of a knob head that you would cut of your nose to spite ur face.    … Expand
  77. JakingBad
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Game has a good story, love how you can equip gear and make it appear as other clothing, the combat is smooth, quests are fun, there is a few glitches which get overlooked from a brilliant story, I love this game
  78. Spped14
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    I'm in love with this Game!!!! The visuals are amazing! The soundtrack, the story, the lore, all!!
  79. janquy
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    对细节和战斗的高度关注，以及与城堡中事物的高水平互动，在您漫游时与您交谈，非常身临其境
  80. Poison0007
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    I would give 10 if I am a Harry Potter fan. The game did a very good job to rebuild JK Rowling’s Magic world. There are so many details, full of contents and everything is so beautiful! Travelling to the magic world, becoming a student of Hogwarts, will be an unforgettable experience in your life. Speaking of the gameplay, I really enjoy the combat system. Its challenging, entertaining andI would give 10 if I am a Harry Potter fan. The game did a very good job to rebuild JK Rowling’s Magic world. There are so many details, full of contents and everything is so beautiful! Travelling to the magic world, becoming a student of Hogwarts, will be an unforgettable experience in your life. Speaking of the gameplay, I really enjoy the combat system. Its challenging, entertaining and keeps players engaged. Therefore muggles stop hesitating and coming to the magic world!… Expand
  81. ThiagoBr344
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Estou maravilhado com esse jogo melhor jogo do Harry Potter já feito , ao jogar e observar o mundo da pra ver que esse game foi feito com amor e respeito ao universo de Harry Potter. Esse merece concorrer ao goty.
  82. Toma5
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    A great experience for any fan of the Harry Potter world and an amazing game in its own right.
  83. Guxtaobr16
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Jogo que todo fã de HP sonhou, graficos não são de nova geração mas continua lindo, historia muito bem feita e a gameplay é satisfatória apesar de não ter muita variedade
  84. Joaojc
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom o jogo faz lembra muitos os filmes dos harry potter e animais fantásticos muito surreal o jogo é adorei estão de parabéns… Expand
  85. DrawVid
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. The music, the world, the atmosphere, the combat. Excellent.
  86. Sunderslks
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente Perfeito!!! Uma obra incrível, totalmente imersivo.. Estão todos de parabéns, aguardo uma futura Dlc é uma continuação.
  87. Bricky_coma
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Grande game, poucos bugs, gráficos e movimentação incríveis.
    Só deixou um pouco a desejar na historia, mas nada que uma gameplay maravilhosa não cubra!
    Zerei com cerca de 33 horas!
  88. reezy_vibez
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Fantastic Game. It is beautiful and I cant put it down. I would buy it for everyone in the world if I could.
  89. Pixelboyz
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Très bon jeux, je recommande. Après avoir joué a zelda et elden ring ce jeux est parfait.
  90. ocasquito
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Perfect... Inovador, interessante, cativante. Muitas quests legais. Muitos coletáveis. Porém tudo na medida certa.
  91. Syriical
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    After playing this for 20 hours I can say this is a game that speaks for itself, the politics surrounding it can't bring down the masterpiece made by Avalanche. Warner brothers made an excellent choice on them and it's paying off. The game is vibrant, story driven and full of great surprises alongside some astoundingly good gameplay that feels incredibly natural. My only issue will be whenAfter playing this for 20 hours I can say this is a game that speaks for itself, the politics surrounding it can't bring down the masterpiece made by Avalanche. Warner brothers made an excellent choice on them and it's paying off. The game is vibrant, story driven and full of great surprises alongside some astoundingly good gameplay that feels incredibly natural. My only issue will be when I finish it and still crave more from it. Hope that DLC isn't going too take too long to come out for it. An immersion like no other, in the world we all wanted to be a part of.… Expand
  92. GamerBro118
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Bought this game to trigger snowflakes. Game is pretty great. Seeing it breaking records on twitch is also great I guess the boycotting backfired
  93. aguythatiskinda
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    This is an excellent game, I would definitely recommend. I am hopeful that DLC gets added!
  94. egarri
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    True to the lore Harry Potter fans have been in love with for decades now, this is a must play game for everyone who loves the series, as well as anyone who loves a good open world rpg. The very minor hiccups here and there are easily ignored and don't detract from the game play.
  95. Taivin
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I absolutely love this game! Never boring, quite challenging. Exploring wizarding world is the best thing ever.
  96. flaminjapaleno
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Possible GOTY, a beautiful world, decent gameplay and combat. Enchanting characters and a captivating story. I have experienced 1 bug, not problematic or game breaking. All the people rating it 0 are being very petty, a game should be rated on its own merits, not on prejudices. One would argue the writer is prejudice? So two wrongs make a right? No!
  97. Wolfcola11
    Feb 11, 2023
    5
    Great game needs some work with the performance but that will get patched quickly I'm sure
  98. Jonnaisem
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Is a kin to the feeling I had playing Elden Ring or Dragon Age. I CANT GET ENOUGH, I LOVE IT.
  99. cyberpunk5225
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Such a fantastic game. One of the top 3 games I have ever played along with Zelda BOTW and RDR2.
  100. Azeriel
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    The ultimate Potterverse open-world RPG experience, this game just gets everything right. Great writing, extremely amazing combat, fun side activities, living breathing world and a lot of things to do to occupy your time.

    Not only that, the PC version was absolutely created with love. 0 issues, a full array of PC specific settings, and a fantastic integration of mouse and KB with    The ultimate Potterverse open-world RPG experience, this game just gets everything right. Great writing, extremely amazing combat, fun side activities, living breathing world and a lot of things to do to occupy your time.

    Not only that, the PC version was absolutely created with love. 0 issues, a full array of PC specific settings, and a fantastic integration of mouse and KB with keybindings. This game just checks all the right boxes and one if not THE best and smoothest PC launch I've had in years.

    I haven't been this immersed in a game since The Witcher 3 and I haven't seen a AAA game this smooth either. Don't sleep on this.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Riot Pixels
    Jun 18, 2023
    60
    Hogwarts Legacy is a great adventure, but only for those Harry Potter fans who rarely play video games.
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  2. KeenGamer
    Apr 3, 2023
    65
    Hogwarts Legacy is littered with small niggles which, when stacked together, make the game feel like it was released over a decade ago. While the castle is a large enough area to explore, the monotony of repeating quests and tasks makes the game feel last-generation and boring over time. Hogwarts Legacy could already use some DLC's in order to expand the size of the world, add more complex spells, and introduce a wider array of enemies. If you are a power-nerd looking for a new and complete RPG, you will have to wait for Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, coming in April 2023. While most critics agree that Hogwarts Legacy is near perfect, due to the incomplete feeling of the game and lack of a solid story arc, it feels more Muggle than magic.
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  3. IGN Brasil
    Mar 10, 2023
    85
    Hogwarts Legacy is an extremely fun adventure, despite having some graphic and narrative difficulties. In the vast open world, which makes it possible to explore popular locations and live like a typical Hogwarts student, you will face interesting challenges in the path of unraveling the main mystery of the game. Even though it's an exciting adventure, even a muggle like me manages, at a certain point, to miss a greater magic to deliver everything that the fans expected.
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