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  1. Sep 10, 2023
    7
    Hogwarts Legacy is one of the most eagerly-awaited games of recent years, rumored over the last few years and announced at a Playstation showcase, the game strikes a chord in the hearts of Harry Potter fans as FINALLY the BIG Harry Potter game they've all been waiting for...but enough to make it a great game? Well, personally I think not! The game is far from perfect... Unnecessary sideHogwarts Legacy is one of the most eagerly-awaited games of recent years, rumored over the last few years and announced at a Playstation showcase, the game strikes a chord in the hearts of Harry Potter fans as FINALLY the BIG Harry Potter game they've all been waiting for...but enough to make it a great game? Well, personally I think not! The game is far from perfect... Unnecessary side quests... Content to artificially extend the lifespan (Merlin's test)... Characters that don't stand out enough, a predictable and uninteresting main quest... You can see straight away that Avalanche software isn't used to making games on a grand scale. The game does have its qualities, however: the soundtrack, for example, is discreet but quite captivating... the art direction is well worked out, even if the technical side is not up to scratch. The game's main positive point is its UNIVERSE. The "Harry Potter" universe is ultra-well represented, and Hogwarts makes you want to explore it like pre-lard, bravo to Avalanche Software for their love of this license.

    To conclude: Hogwarts Legacy isn't a bad game by any means... but it is rather generic, a little too similar to Ubisoft's opens World... Too big, too much to do for not much... If the game wasn't in the Harry Potter universe, the criticism from gamers and the press wouldn't be the same...
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  2. Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Castle and map is great, I was imagining the combat was going to feel bad, but no, it feels amazing and easy to conquer. I've played about 60 hours, and the story was decent enough. You have to keep in mind that this game was developed by a developer who had only worked on double a titles for disney before this, and so you can't exactly base your opinion on the facial animations andCastle and map is great, I was imagining the combat was going to feel bad, but no, it feels amazing and easy to conquer. I've played about 60 hours, and the story was decent enough. You have to keep in mind that this game was developed by a developer who had only worked on double a titles for disney before this, and so you can't exactly base your opinion on the facial animations and cutscenes simply off of what they are, you have to take into account that this is an inexperienced developer, and you can't really expect all too much from a dev like them.they did a great job making the game feel, sound and look amazing. I don't care what the people who believe JK Rowling is a bad person say about this game, because she's already a zillionaire and so it makes no difference, and all of those people are just ridiculous enough to believe cancel culture and not actually do any research for themselves. I honestly think that the little visual glitches and stuff at launch are fine due to the fact that this, yet again, is Avalanche, so it's going to have some issues, and since there is a site dedicated to report bugs on the first page of the game's website, they should absolutely have all the bugs fixed within the first month with ease. I think that if the game gets a nice dlc to build playerbase, then it can keep that already massive playerbase for even longer than any other open world games. For a massive fan of the franchise (the books in particular) it is a dream come true and I recommend it to anyone who is, or ever has been a fan of the books/movies (but mainly the books since that's what they based the castle design off of).

    9/10
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  3. Sep 7, 2023
    10
    From The combat to location and story this game is amazing! It is quite literally everything you possibly could want (Short of Quidditch) in a Harry Potter based game. With plenty of references to the books and films, iconic locations, hidden encounters, and Spells of every Kind, Hogwarts has been my favorite game of 2023.
  4. Sep 6, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:

    - The combat is fine. While it's nothing amazing, it's also not bad.

    - The world is decent. While I've never been a fan of gothic / older British buildings, it still captures the theme that is Harry Potter.

    - The story is decent enough, while it's the typical good guy beats bad guy formulae, there's still enough mystery and intriguing characters (namely Sebastian) in there to spice it up.

    Cons:

    - The gearing in this game doesn't feel good. Receiving an epic or legendary piece of gear that is oftentimes worse than a rare piece of gear and quickly out levelling it is not good design as it takes away player power. The quest rewards also for the most part feel unsatisfying.

    - Despite being able to increase your inventory capacity through Merlin Trials, it is tedious to have to constantly juggle the low amount of space you start with.
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  5. Sep 6, 2023
    9
    This goes on to the must play list. It oozes quality at every turn. The stories (main and side) hook you and keep you coming back for more. The combat system is superb and there is "weight" to the destructive spells you cast while other, more passive, spells feel more delicate. As you can spend a lot of time with a "companion" my only regret is this game didn't offer co-op game-play.This goes on to the must play list. It oozes quality at every turn. The stories (main and side) hook you and keep you coming back for more. The combat system is superb and there is "weight" to the destructive spells you cast while other, more passive, spells feel more delicate. As you can spend a lot of time with a "companion" my only regret is this game didn't offer co-op game-play.

    Well done to all involved.
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  6. Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente o sonho de viver esse mundo que lemos e vimos na saga Harry Potter está sendo realizado através desse game. Muito obrigado por essa obra prima!!! O jogo é lindo e muito divertido. Nota 10000000
  7. Sep 5, 2023
    7
    A good game, but with to much reuse of assets. Side content is not good. I like the main quest and I think they nailed the feeling of being in this universe.
  8. Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Magical and amazing world! I ain’t an interviewer but this is one of the games that draw a smile on my face when wandering in its world!
  9. Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees hl
  10. Sep 1, 2023
    9
    I loved it! I thought the combat was great and engaging. The story was alright but there are tons of Easter eggs and fun side quests to do
  11. Aug 29, 2023
    7
    Good combat with avrerage story and repetitive missions that get boring quickly. Very hard to level up. Fun overall
  12. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This was the only Harry Potter style game that makes me feel like I am actually in the castle and I loved it.
  13. Aug 19, 2023
    1
    Zu kurz, Rätsel zu leicht und mindestens 2 Schwierigkeitsgrade zu wenig, also zu leicht. Nur wegen dem Namen gibt es keine extra Punkte.
  14. Aug 17, 2023
    10
    o jogo que precisávamos do mundo de Harry Potter, gameplay e historia muito show.
  15. Aug 16, 2023
    4
    Game is fun, but has very little replay value. Each house has a special quest. But other than that nothing changes. Game even on harder difficulty is still way too easy.
  16. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I’ve played in a long time couldn’t have asked for better from the devs as a Harry Potter fan
  17. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best games in all aspects! Worth playing, super graphic! Extraordinary game!
  18. Aug 13, 2023
    8
    Hogwarts Legacy is a beautiful game with great gameplay. As a Harry Potter fan it's fantastic to be able to explore the Harry Potter world and live out life as a student. The only issue plaguing the game is a lack of depth and meaningful decisions. I'd love to see DLC or a future sequel bring it to the next level.
  19. Feb 9, 2023
    6
    Changing my review… did not pass the 8 hr mark on the game. Bear bones open world with nothing special.
  20. Aug 10, 2023
    4
    This game is incredibly beautifully designed, Hogwarts is amazing and the open world is really pretty... and that's about it what this game has to offer. It has some of the stalest combat I've seen in a game, the open world is pretty, but empty and it's really doesn't reward you at all for exploring it. The story is very boring and your choices don't impact the story. When you're not doingThis game is incredibly beautifully designed, Hogwarts is amazing and the open world is really pretty... and that's about it what this game has to offer. It has some of the stalest combat I've seen in a game, the open world is pretty, but empty and it's really doesn't reward you at all for exploring it. The story is very boring and your choices don't impact the story. When you're not doing their quests, your "friends" ignore you like the wind, so it's a very lonely game, while as a long time Harry Potter fan, I always imagine Hogwarts to be warm and that it would give you a feeling of home. This game makes you feel like an alien in this castle.

    Side quests are incredibly boring, unrewarding and tedious, I really could not be arsed to do any sidequests outside of Sebastian's. It at most 40 hours of content, which is far from enough for a game I spent 70€ on. Biggest disappointment of the year. Not to mention that on PC it barely is able to run, doesn't matter if you have a 4090 or a 2070, this game has lag spikes like no other, it's like you're watching a slideshow.
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  21. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    It's just a masterpiece full of small details that makes you sinking like a TITANIC
  22. Aug 7, 2023
    9
    Hogwarts Legacy is a blast to play. This is a game where I felt compelled to just do everything. It took me a long time to beat the main story since I was getting so distracted by the side missions. Playing as a wizard is so much fun. My only complaint is on the enemy variety. I felt like there were way too many spider fights but not enough fights against enemy wizards. This game is aHogwarts Legacy is a blast to play. This is a game where I felt compelled to just do everything. It took me a long time to beat the main story since I was getting so distracted by the side missions. Playing as a wizard is so much fun. My only complaint is on the enemy variety. I felt like there were way too many spider fights but not enough fights against enemy wizards. This game is a dream for any Harry Potter fan. Expand
  23. Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Juegazo se nota la magia en el juego es estar dentro del mundo de harry potter ojala sea el goty y para el dlc quidditch por favor y un paseo en el tren.
  24. Jul 20, 2023
    8
    Finished the game and did all the side quests with a few achievements left to get at 57 hours of play time. This game did an amazing job of bringing to life the world of Harry Potter that many people grew up with in the books and movies. The characters in this game are amazing each one feels like they have a role to play in the world with absolutely no wasted potential even if you haveFinished the game and did all the side quests with a few achievements left to get at 57 hours of play time. This game did an amazing job of bringing to life the world of Harry Potter that many people grew up with in the books and movies. The characters in this game are amazing each one feels like they have a role to play in the world with absolutely no wasted potential even if you have only seen them once. The combat is simple but very fun and makes you feel great juggling and destroying enemies with tons of cool combinations with spells. The story and side stories are great near the end it really felt like I was playing 4 different interesting stories even after the end of the main story. The crafting system is nice but could be improved. The game does a great job of giving the player choice from choosing their house to creating a room of requirement or how the place that they keep their beasts looks.
    There is a lack of enemy variety and that does get a little boring. Another thing is the Merlin trials feel a bit too numerous, as well as the treasure vaults which would have been better if they had been fewer in number and more complex with actual loot worth getting. The world is great when it loads, a large number of times it would take 5 minutes for stuff to load in which I've never had happen in any game I played. Overall, this game it great and nails the harry potter school student experience that I love in the movies but could be improved gameplay wise.
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  25. Jul 16, 2023
    9
    A magical experience at Hogwarts. The most surprising (and welcomed) portion of this game was the combat. It is awesome. It feels like a fencing match with wands in place of swords. Hogwarts and the surrounding areas are beautiful and a treat to visit. The story is underwhelming but that is not a reason to ignore this game. Highly recommended for fans of Harry Potter and action/adventureA magical experience at Hogwarts. The most surprising (and welcomed) portion of this game was the combat. It is awesome. It feels like a fencing match with wands in place of swords. Hogwarts and the surrounding areas are beautiful and a treat to visit. The story is underwhelming but that is not a reason to ignore this game. Highly recommended for fans of Harry Potter and action/adventure games as a whole. Expand
  26. Jul 16, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mano esse jogo e uma bosta o modo online e um lixo nos consoles e traz uma gameplay horrível Expand
  27. Jun 22, 2023
    8
    É um jogo bom, tem uma história bacana, bons gráficos mas que enjoa muito rápido. Poderia ter mais variedades de magias e inimigos uma hora fica muito repetitivo.
  28. Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Ce jeu m'a procuré un plaisir incroyable et continue de le faire. Les graphismes sont tout simplement époustouflants. L'histoire est également très bonne et les nombreuses activités me divertissent énormément.
  29. 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!
  30. Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Vraiment un très bon jeu. On retrouve bien l'univers d'Harry Potter comme il faut !
  31. Jun 15, 2023
    10
    Que jogo incrível, foi a melhor coisa q aconteceu no começo do ano mds q maravilha
  32. Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Breathtaking graphics, magically recreated setting. Captivating main storyline and useful, fun side missions. Masterfully crafted game. Gameplay mechanics are not the strongest point, but well executed.
  33. May 29, 2023
    5
    Disappointing. I’m a big Harry Potter fan, but the castle serves as 2 hours of nostalgia before the soulless story, robot like protagonist, ridiculously long and boring dialogue, torturous fetch quests… it’s like they pooled all effort into visuals and a bit into gameplay, and then **** it they won’t mind completely flat writing” the experience doesn’t evolve past the initial draw and at 7Disappointing. I’m a big Harry Potter fan, but the castle serves as 2 hours of nostalgia before the soulless story, robot like protagonist, ridiculously long and boring dialogue, torturous fetch quests… it’s like they pooled all effort into visuals and a bit into gameplay, and then **** it they won’t mind completely flat writing” the experience doesn’t evolve past the initial draw and at 7 hours in it’s so painful this is yet another game I won’t finish. Credit for the semi decent combat system, except there are like 3 different enemies in the whole game. Expand
  34. May 22, 2023
    7
    I know not "all" will agree with my "opinion" Nevertheless, The game itself is a visual masterpiece with great visual effects and a wide variety of effects that will initially stun new players. Lore here and there. Puzzles and secrets that are enjoyable, however, personally I like online gaming. I understand the game does not "need" online. However with the direction of many open worldI know not "all" will agree with my "opinion" Nevertheless, The game itself is a visual masterpiece with great visual effects and a wide variety of effects that will initially stun new players. Lore here and there. Puzzles and secrets that are enjoyable, however, personally I like online gaming. I understand the game does not "need" online. However with the direction of many open world games such as, elden ring, dying light, destiny. It's hard to not play such a massive game with some much at your fingertips and have no option to see or enjoy others scenery, personally other than an amazing visually appealing game that's the best aspect of the game. The story feels like it needed work, and personally feel that the game was slightly false advertised with stating you get to make the future or control the path of your wizard. But then remove the consequence factor from the game completely, you cannot truly be a dark wizard in the game. You can do dark wizard things but, killings or using unforgivable curses is not unforgivable. The story is ultimately set for you to be the hero regardless of the path you take, there are also to me. Key missing Harry Potter elements, with hufflepuff you can visit the prison of Azkaban, but otherwise you will never see Azkaban. Despite using unforgiving curses yourself, you also do not actually get to interact with the demintor encounter or use a patronis charm, quiddictch is canceled, all year. The basilisk is only really mentioned. These are key parts of the Harry Potter world in my opinion. Decorating the room of requirements is nice. But being able to use the chairs and table for more than just looking would have been nice. The final boss fight personally was a HUGE disappointment, and the Evil wizard ending even more disappointing than the fight itself. The game has its pros, but it is far from without its cons as well. Of course to each their own, I personally wanted more from the create your own wizard, make your own path that was advertised. Not being able to act as Tom riddle and be a violent murderous wizard while still attending classes or even recruiting other students into Faction that later would become my dark wizard organization. The store they give you to sell items was very underwhelming. I'm sure there will be updates. But having finished the game already it's more of a one and done game atleast for the time being, I do not feel any need to rush through every house story, as they all still follow an exact script. Which eliminates creating your own path. Expand
  35. May 21, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Questo gioco bla bla è molto bello, è bello come il sole, ma dove , fanno magie buggatissime. Expand
  36. May 16, 2023
    10
    Es todo lo que algún fanático del mundo de Harry Potter pudo pedir jamás. Una vez acabado el juego sientes que algo mas falta, sin embargo, es una obra maestra, el poder recorrer y hacer tan tangible al colegio Hogwarts es increíble.
  37. May 14, 2023
    10
    I think this is going to be a Goty contender for sure but as of now its my second choice, just a perfect game, they nailed it.
  38. May 14, 2023
    10
    I was really expecting the game to be another mediocre open world, but I was
  39. May 12, 2023
    10
    Other than the semi empty open world hogwarts legacy has everything you want from an open-world harry potter game.
    You might grow tired of the combat but that is nothing compared to the beauty and detail of hogwarts itself.
    Could’ve made NPCs a bit more life like tho,
  40. May 5, 2023
    8
    univers d'Harry Potter fidèlement retranscris. monde ouvert un peux plat et répétitif
  41. May 4, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente sensacional,o melhor jogo do universo do Harry potter já feito
  42. May 4, 2023
    9
    Even though I don’t have the game, I see that the game is getting a LOT of love.
  43. Apr 30, 2023
    6
    Wow I didn't even think a game could disappoint me this much.

    Wouldn't say I'm the biggest Harry Potter fan but I was hyped for the Game. Saw the trailer and got goosebumps. I hoped for a really nice harry potter Hogwarts game IN Hogwarts WITH the classes and all but NO. It just doesn't feel good to play the game. It somehow feels empty and without a soul. Besides that the combat
    Wow I didn't even think a game could disappoint me this much.

    Wouldn't say I'm the biggest Harry Potter fan but I was hyped for the Game. Saw the trailer and got goosebumps. I hoped for a really nice harry potter Hogwarts game IN Hogwarts WITH the classes and all but NO.

    It just doesn't feel good to play the game. It somehow feels empty and without a soul. Besides that the combat feels alright and looks good and paired with the good graphics it's not that bad.

    6/10 -J.K. Rowling approved
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  44. Apr 28, 2023
    10
    The stunning graphics bring Hogwarts and its surrounding environments to life in a way that's truly magical. From the ornate classrooms to the misty Forbidden Forest, every detail is meticulously crafted to create a world that feels both familiar and new.

    But it's not just the visuals that make Hogwarts Legacy such a joy to play. The characters are equally captivating, particularly
    The stunning graphics bring Hogwarts and its surrounding environments to life in a way that's truly magical. From the ornate classrooms to the misty Forbidden Forest, every detail is meticulously crafted to create a world that feels both familiar and new.

    But it's not just the visuals that make Hogwarts Legacy such a joy to play. The characters are equally captivating, particularly Sebastian and Poppy. Both characters feel like they have rich backstories waiting to be uncovered, adding a layer of depth to an already immersive game.
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  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. Apr 18, 2023
    8
    Good game for Harry Potter Fans! Play the game and analyze yourself, the game is beatiful
  48. Apr 13, 2023
    9
    I had a great time playing this. A complete surprise how fun this was. I do not have too many complaints but getting 100% was extremely tedious
  49. 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
  50. Apr 11, 2023
    5
    The open world felt empty and the characters were badly written and acted. Hogwarts had so much potential but it was undetailed and felt like a chore to walk through. The gameplay was very good but it didn’t make up for everything else wrong with the game.
  51. Apr 8, 2023
    9
    An amazing game that helps to immerse us in everyone's favorite world based on the work of J.K. Rowling, the locations are done just fine, the plot I would say is also to some extent good, but there are also disadvantages, as it seems to me, the map is too big, there are too many different additional activities, opening locks, figurines, etc. I hope the developer will leave the politicalAn amazing game that helps to immerse us in everyone's favorite world based on the work of J.K. Rowling, the locations are done just fine, the plot I would say is also to some extent good, but there are also disadvantages, as it seems to me, the map is too big, there are too many different additional activities, opening locks, figurines, etc. I hope the developer will leave the political agenda and return to the CIS region. Expand
  52. 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.
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  53. 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!
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  54. Mar 31, 2023
    0
    I used to have this game, Hogwarts Legacy Digital Deluxe Edition, on Xbox, until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k in digital games, movies, tv series, dlc all for something I posted in a GAME REVIEW yet they cant quote me as to what exactly I said and respond to my BBB complaint with "we have no obligation to provide evidence" when I violate their fragileI used to have this game, Hogwarts Legacy Digital Deluxe Edition, on Xbox, until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k in digital games, movies, tv series, dlc all for something I posted in a GAME REVIEW yet they cant quote me as to what exactly I said and respond to my BBB complaint with "we have no obligation to provide evidence" when I violate their fragile "TOS". The multi-billion dollar business has no obligation to provide valid evidence for something so permanent as a PERMAMENT SUSPENSION FROM ACCESSING ANY OF YOUR PAID FOR CONTENT ON THEIR SYSTEM?!?! The thing is...you CANT leave any real hateful comments and cuss words in reviews or XBOX doesn't even even save them, just blanks it out like you didn't type anything at all. Also I would've never said anything that warrants this kind of permament suspension, at worst I was talking crap on EAs Sims 4 predatory gaming practices of cutting a main game up and selling it to you in 20-$40 "game & expansion packs". So the suspension is complete BS, groups of circle jerks can get together and report something you typed as offensive and it auto-bans you and some lame gamer on a power-trip volunteering for their "ambassador" program (more circle jerks with fragile egos) reviews the ban and appeal. Boycott Xbox, they don't deserve your money with their "woke" parenting of even the lamest of things like GAME REVIEWS. I literally cant even sign into my account to access offline content, its ALL GONE thanks to an Abusive system MS lets auto-handle, the first miss steps of "AI". Buyers BEWARE. Expand
  55. Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Excellent game in all regards. Lots of lore from the books. Mini-games are a lot of fun. Much care was taken in crafting a beautiful environment full of creative details. Reminded me both of The Witcher 3 and the old Zelda games, but at Hogwarts. The developers and product team that worked on this game deserve a ton of praise.
  56. Mar 22, 2023
    5
    El juego cansa, se hace largo y repetitivo. El 90% de las misiones secundarias son clónicas: ve a una tumba, mazmorra o campamento (todos idénticos) y mátalo todo. Hay 35 coleccionables (aka pruebas de Merlín/pergaminos/muebles) por metro cuadrado en el mapa, y cada 10 minutos tienes que ir a vender porque se te ha llenado el inventario con 15 piezas de equipo ¡LEGENDARIAS, WOW! que nuncaEl juego cansa, se hace largo y repetitivo. El 90% de las misiones secundarias son clónicas: ve a una tumba, mazmorra o campamento (todos idénticos) y mátalo todo. Hay 35 coleccionables (aka pruebas de Merlín/pergaminos/muebles) por metro cuadrado en el mapa, y cada 10 minutos tienes que ir a vender porque se te ha llenado el inventario con 15 piezas de equipo ¡LEGENDARIAS, WOW! que nunca llegas a usar porque tiene un status de 34 y la que llevo de 35. No existen piezas de equipos únicas, solo son un número.

    Tiene 0 rejugabilidad porque, aun teniendo árbol de habilidades y conversaciones con distintas respuestas, no existe la posibilidad de tener builds diferentes, y solo hay una conversación trascedente al final de la historia que te permite escuchar una frase distinta.

    Es un juego que pasadas 12 horas estás harto y juegas en modo automático para terminarlo lo antes posible. Además no tiene quidditch.
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  57. Mar 21, 2023
    10
    Great game and very addicting. I love the customization and story. Get ready because it’s a long game!
  58. Mar 20, 2023
    5
    Unfortunately I can only give this game a 5. It was great up until about the 50% mark when it became a glitchy mess and I couldn't start dialogue with NPCs. Made bug report but nothing has been done.
  59. Mar 19, 2023
    6
    Even though I am a huge Harry Potter fan and I was really looking forward to play this game, I can’t recommend it. But I should give a disclaimer that there are not much games I really like. That being said, I can’t tell you this game is AAA experience. People were talking about ‘how can Harry Potter game have no Quidditch’ when game came out, but come on, it is not the problem. Problem isEven though I am a huge Harry Potter fan and I was really looking forward to play this game, I can’t recommend it. But I should give a disclaimer that there are not much games I really like. That being said, I can’t tell you this game is AAA experience. People were talking about ‘how can Harry Potter game have no Quidditch’ when game came out, but come on, it is not the problem. Problem is that all the characters are not believable at all. You just don’t buy into their emotions. All emotions and gesticulation are the same and very limited. I find the story quite poor and straightforward too. At some point it just became boring, I stopped doing side quests except for major ones and was simply waiting for game to end. I think such quality of game became possible because people would buy the game anyway. For me, regardless of reviews, Harry Potter game with open world is must play. But in the end, it could have been much better, maybe it lacks funds and more development time, Idk. Expand
  60. Mar 18, 2023
    7
    It's practically a semi-replica of Zelda:Breath of the Wild with a harry potter theme and a main hero that can talk. It will probably impress you for the first few hours of gameplay; the artwork is impeccable inside Hogwarts (10/10 to mappers for that); the 'grinding' of the game is more or less addictive while the combat is pretty good as well as part of the story. However: if you do playIt's practically a semi-replica of Zelda:Breath of the Wild with a harry potter theme and a main hero that can talk. It will probably impress you for the first few hours of gameplay; the artwork is impeccable inside Hogwarts (10/10 to mappers for that); the 'grinding' of the game is more or less addictive while the combat is pretty good as well as part of the story. However: if you do play for more than a couple of days: you will probably find it repetitive and with serious flaws; the length of this review is not enough to express everything about but let's just say the game is relatively mediocre for most of its gameplay aspects though it never becomes too annoying; its best attributes is the art design of Hogwarts itself and the combat mechanics. Expand
  61. Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Enjoyable RPG set in harry potter universe. Story is decent enough and combat is fun and you can tailor with which spells you prefer

    Quite a cozy game to just relax with

    Some of the Puzzles get a bit repetative as do the enemy types
  62. Mar 15, 2023
    8
    I am a fan of the harry potter series long time ago, This game is very enjoyable and the map is very large, the story is interesting above most things our main character can speak even if it not that good but I think it great enough for me, I also like the game play so much, with an interesting skills, mounts and others potions or utility, the graphic is very beautiful but the performancesI am a fan of the harry potter series long time ago, This game is very enjoyable and the map is very large, the story is interesting above most things our main character can speak even if it not that good but I think it great enough for me, I also like the game play so much, with an interesting skills, mounts and others potions or utility, the graphic is very beautiful but the performances is not very good, I feel like my character facing some lag or bug and I don't know if it was because my computer or not, but in the end I think this game is worth spend your money on, try and you will not regret it. Expand
  63. Mar 10, 2023
    10
    By far and way the best Harry Potter fan boy game of a lifetime. Loved every moment of my time with this game and I can't wait to play through again to see the world even more!
  64. Mar 6, 2023
    10
    One of the best and most immersive games I have played so far. The world to explore seems endless and very detailed. I am not usually a fan of such adventure games but Hogwarts Legacy seems like a new genre in itself. 10 out of 10 for sure
  65. Mar 7, 2023
    10
    Must play game! Game is so beutiful and every where is some thing to find. I think I will find new things in the game even months from now. If you like Harry Potter movies this game is must play game. Game will honor Harry Potter movies and books spirit really well and you can find same detales in Hogwart what you can find in Harry Potter movies. I'm already waiting for a sequel to theMust play game! Game is so beutiful and every where is some thing to find. I think I will find new things in the game even months from now. If you like Harry Potter movies this game is must play game. Game will honor Harry Potter movies and books spirit really well and you can find same detales in Hogwart what you can find in Harry Potter movies. I'm already waiting for a sequel to the game, which will definitely be made when you look at how much the game has already sold. I don't take a stand on what J.K. Rowling has said or on politics. The creators of the game are innocent of that and the creators of the game deserve all the thanks and praise for a very good game. Hogwarts Legacy is a very good candidate for Game Of The Year GOTY 2023. Expand
  66. Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Le jeu fait rêver tout fan d’Harry Potter, malgré cet effet qu’il aurait pu créé de déjà vu, la production a réussi à nous faire découvrir énormément de chose durant tout le jeu que tout fan d’HP rêvait de découvrir. Le jeu m’a fait avoir énormément de sensation, je l’ai beaucoup aimé, seul bémol quelques beugs durant certaines cinématiques mais le scénario a mis la barre tellement hauteLe jeu fait rêver tout fan d’Harry Potter, malgré cet effet qu’il aurait pu créé de déjà vu, la production a réussi à nous faire découvrir énormément de chose durant tout le jeu que tout fan d’HP rêvait de découvrir. Le jeu m’a fait avoir énormément de sensation, je l’ai beaucoup aimé, seul bémol quelques beugs durant certaines cinématiques mais le scénario a mis la barre tellement haute qu’on oublie vite ce détail. Expand
  67. Mar 5, 2023
    0
    A story like you've seen it somewhere. ordinary story. ordinary characters. Sleepy characters and content. Why did you set the time period to England in the 20th century? It's boring.
  68. Mar 5, 2023
    0
    최적화에 실패해버린 게임....... 좀 최적화좀 해줬으면 좋겠음; 그래픽카드가 좋은데도 렉이 심각해서 드드드 거리네요;
  69. Mar 5, 2023
    0
    Trans rights matter. Dont buy this trash game. Support your trans homies. Buy another game instead.
  70. Mar 4, 2023
    0
    끊김이 너무 심하고 렉이 너무 심합니다. 발적화가 심하네요;
  71. Mar 2, 2023
    10
    These is virtually nothing wrong with this game that I have found. I realize that is a highly subjective thing to say. But, truth is…it’s the case here. Wonderful open-world that puts you right into the setting we all fell in-love with as children. Gorgeous animations and breathtaking visuals. Combat is shockingly deep and complex. You can do some nasty combos with your near +12 combatThese is virtually nothing wrong with this game that I have found. I realize that is a highly subjective thing to say. But, truth is…it’s the case here. Wonderful open-world that puts you right into the setting we all fell in-love with as children. Gorgeous animations and breathtaking visuals. Combat is shockingly deep and complex. You can do some nasty combos with your near +12 combat spells. Story is filled with mystery and intrigue. Characters are well voice-acted and are believable. This is absolutely GotY contender. It’s a must buy for HP fans but also anyone who just loves a good RPG. Expand
  72. Mar 2, 2023
    5
    The combat and dialogue want me to just turn this crap off. The combat is just so damn boring it feels like it plays itself which for some may not be a problem. The dialogue on the other hand makes me want to be f*cking deaf holly hell if feels so manufactured. If you like Harry potter you'll like this game no doubt but if you have no interest in Harry Potter and only care about it as aThe combat and dialogue want me to just turn this crap off. The combat is just so damn boring it feels like it plays itself which for some may not be a problem. The dialogue on the other hand makes me want to be f*cking deaf holly hell if feels so manufactured. If you like Harry potter you'll like this game no doubt but if you have no interest in Harry Potter and only care about it as a game it's mad boring. Expand
  73. Feb 28, 2023
    10
    A must-buy! Even if you are not a Harry Potter fan, this game will deliver. Beautiful graphics, great story and incredible gameplay.
  74. Feb 28, 2023
    10
    This is genuinely one of the best games I've ever played in my 40 years on this earth. Its definitely in my top 3 favourite games , I can't actually think at the moment of other games I like more but I'll say top 3 just incase I think of others later. Everything about this game is just amazing. The story , the graphics, the world , just everything is perfect. Jk Rowling is an absoluteThis is genuinely one of the best games I've ever played in my 40 years on this earth. Its definitely in my top 3 favourite games , I can't actually think at the moment of other games I like more but I'll say top 3 just incase I think of others later. Everything about this game is just amazing. The story , the graphics, the world , just everything is perfect. Jk Rowling is an absolute amazing woman for creating the Hogwarts universe and the game designers, dev, directors etc are all amazing people for bringing her world to life in this game . They all deserve every penny they make for this and I'll be sure to support anything Harry Potter related fir as long as I'm around . Expand
  75. Feb 27, 2023
    7
    I'm not a fan of this universe, but apart from it, I didn't find anything interesting in this game for myself
  76. Feb 26, 2023
    5
    Amazing all the way through. Exploring is a ton of fun as well as the combat. Hoping to get some DLC
  77. Feb 26, 2023
    6
    The game is super existing at first, but the shine wears off quickly. Fetch quests are numerous and quickly become tedious and boring. The world is beautiful and large, but is really lacking depth and any real world rules. No need to attend class on time, no need to sleep, nothing to do in your common room or hogwarts for that matter. Unless mindless fetching can keep you occupied thisThe game is super existing at first, but the shine wears off quickly. Fetch quests are numerous and quickly become tedious and boring. The world is beautiful and large, but is really lacking depth and any real world rules. No need to attend class on time, no need to sleep, nothing to do in your common room or hogwarts for that matter. Unless mindless fetching can keep you occupied this just isn't gonna keep my attention. The combat system is great and that's the only thing that's keeping me involved, but the enemies are too similar and ever battle is identical. The story is dull and uninteresting. I'm shocked how quickly this game got boring. I'm currently at 41% completion, and I worry I won't be able to finish this game. I was really hoping for indepth RPG, which this is not. Expand
  78. Feb 26, 2023
    10
    It's one of the most beautiful fantasy worlds I've ever seen. Everything looks amazing. It runs smoothly on my series X. I'm more than happy with this game.
  79. Feb 26, 2023
    9
    El juego es increíble. Ha merecido la pena esperar tanto. He disfrutado muchíisimo combatiendo, explorando todo el rato y yendo a cada rincón del mapa. No le doy un 10 porque sigo pensando que le falta más contenido que espero que añadan en un futuro, por mucho que hayan dicho que no ahora.
  80. Feb 26, 2023
    9
    Wasn't a huge Potter fan before playing but have become one. The first 30 hours which you're spending a huge amount of time in the castle was pure magic and found it brilliant. The second half of the game out in the world was less spectacular but still good fun. A bit repetitious.
  81. Feb 26, 2023
    9
    Le jeu est vraiment bon, surtout pour les fans de l'oeuvre Harry Potter. Poudlards est magnifique, l'univers est parfaitement respecté, le scénario principale est sympa (ils vont en faire une série d'ailleurs) et certaines quêtes annexes principales sont intéressantes.
    Techniquement le jeu est très beau mais il souffre de soucis de framerate, moins depuis la mise à jour, mais tout de
    Le jeu est vraiment bon, surtout pour les fans de l'oeuvre Harry Potter. Poudlards est magnifique, l'univers est parfaitement respecté, le scénario principale est sympa (ils vont en faire une série d'ailleurs) et certaines quêtes annexes principales sont intéressantes.
    Techniquement le jeu est très beau mais il souffre de soucis de framerate, moins depuis la mise à jour, mais tout de même. Le pire étant le mode 4k dynamique et 40-50 fps pour ceux qui ont une tv 120htz qui est totalement loupé. Le mode Fidélité 4k natif 30fps est bien meilleur, c'est un comble.

    Je regrette aussi que l'open world soit aussi guidé, c'est le syndrôme "ubisoft like" comme on dit. Tout est fléché, archi facile à trouver et c'est dommage (je précise que j'ai fait le jeu à 100%). J'aurais adoré aussi que les choix de dialogues aient une véritable influence sur le scénario principal, ou l'utilisation des sorts impardonnables par exemple.

    Quoiqu'il en soit on passe un bon moment sur le jeu, il m'aura fallu 52h pour en voir le bout en le faisant à fond. Mes enfants adorent et ne décrochent pas, preuve que le jeu a touché sa cible.
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  82. Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Positive:
    Awesome, Graphics are great, open exciting world.
    Lot's of missions, well thought through.

    Minus: Fps drops in certain places, just bad optimization really, it needs an update.
  83. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    The best "Harry Potter" game and one of the best Open-World RPG ever made.

    This game is just marvelous.
  84. Feb 24, 2023
    3
    I really wanted to love this game, but as time goes on I never find myself wanting to play it and when I do play it I find myself wanting to do something else. This won’t be the case for everybody so let me lay out what was disappointing and enjoyable to me personally:

    The good: -atmosphere is incredible -combat is fun, satisfying, and engaging -music is both original and reminiscent of
    I really wanted to love this game, but as time goes on I never find myself wanting to play it and when I do play it I find myself wanting to do something else. This won’t be the case for everybody so let me lay out what was disappointing and enjoyable to me personally:

    The good: -atmosphere is incredible
    -combat is fun, satisfying, and engaging
    -music is both original and reminiscent of the original HP score
    -no game breaking bugs
    -riding the broom is f’n sweet

    The bad:
    -frame rate issues on fidelity mode
    -constant pop-in on performance and fidelity mode
    -constant fade to black and loading creating disengagement -piss poor story (couldn’t care less about what happens for whatever reason or to who)
    -NPCs/characters are as robotic and lifeless as anything I’ve ever encountered
    -the open world provides little to no reason to explore it outside of hardline quest objectives
    -every combat situation can be solved the same way -holds your hand all the way through as if you’ve never played a video game
    -level locked areas that provide no reason for being restricted other than *you’re not a high enough level*
    -can only attack designated *enemies* -UI is needlessly convoluted (small gripe)

    Overall, the game is basically assassins creed with a wand and broom at Hogwarts. If you like AC you’ll like this, if you hate AC (like me) you’ll hate it. I could care less about the controversy surrounding the game (obvi, because I bought it) I just straight up didn’t find it fun or engaging overall. It doesn’t bring anything new to the table from a mechanical perspective and lacks charm from a character and storytelling perspective.
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  85. Feb 24, 2023
    0
    The game is highly overrated and does not deserve such high ratings.
    The visual component of the game is a delight. The gameplay is extremely average. The rest is just poorly done.
    If in this game, in addition to the visual, there was also a good plot, then I would be ready to forgive her everything. However, this is not the case and the plot in the game is very mediocre. The game is made
    The game is highly overrated and does not deserve such high ratings.
    The visual component of the game is a delight. The gameplay is extremely average. The rest is just poorly done.
    If in this game, in addition to the visual, there was also a good plot, then I would be ready to forgive her everything. However, this is not the case and the plot in the game is very mediocre. The game is made without a soul.
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  86. Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Excellent game! Anyone giving this game anything lower than an 8 has a some political angle and is not giving an honest review.
  87. Feb 24, 2023
    0
    not a very good game. Combat get boring real quick. not a lot of spells and most of them are not even for combat. Wizard game and you can not even be dark wizard because game has linear and boring story. don't buy
  88. Feb 24, 2023
    3
    The most boring game ever. Empty open world, stupid plot, senseless dialogues, boring and unlikeble characters. Monotonous battle system. Many bugs and bad optimization. This is a 3D Hogwarts excursion, but not a game.
  89. Feb 24, 2023
    10
    GREAT GAME!!!
    Its the best Harry Potter Games of all Times and one of the best Games of the last years!
    Must Play!
  90. Feb 24, 2023
    9
    Фантастично красива, добра й захоплива гра!
  91. Feb 24, 2023
    9
    Great game for a beloved IP. It has it all: charming & believable characters, an immersive and interesting story, great combat and exploration systems. The devs clearly understood and cared about the world and the franchise
  92. Feb 24, 2023
    10
    At this time this is the game of the yeat yet... JKR thanks again for this magical world ...
  93. Feb 23, 2023
    9
    Leaving aside the gameplay, just the exquisite modeling of the magic world of Harry Potter and the ability to explore in it is destined to be a great work
  94. Feb 23, 2023
    9
    After 58.5 hours I have completed Hogwarts Legacy. With quests that feel engaging and a world that feels totally alive I had such a hard time wanting to finish, I just wanted to explore. So many spells and spell combination made it so fun to experiment. All in all 9/10 experience And most definitely would play again!
  95. Feb 16, 2023
    8
    Decent game. Ended up refunding to play on PC where I’ve had a better 4k60fps experience.
  96. Feb 23, 2023
    9
    This is the game we’ve been waiting for since the 2000s. It’s not perfect, but it’s really good. I’m 40 hours in at this point and still have plenty to explore and do. Pros: The plot is good, the combat is fantastic, the exploration and freedom is top notch. I love the soundtrack and the visuals are good, though the character models seem last Gen. Cons: for some reason the voice actingThis is the game we’ve been waiting for since the 2000s. It’s not perfect, but it’s really good. I’m 40 hours in at this point and still have plenty to explore and do. Pros: The plot is good, the combat is fantastic, the exploration and freedom is top notch. I love the soundtrack and the visuals are good, though the character models seem last Gen. Cons: for some reason the voice acting dialogue sounded really weird the first week, but I think the patch may have fixed that. The Merlin trials and things of that nature get to be tiresome and repetitive. Flying feels like it wasn’t flushed out, but it’s playable. The map UI needs work. The majority of outfits look dumb as heck and I don’t really like the gear upgrade mechanic and the crazy amount of gear collection. Bought an extra copy to troll the hyper-leftists crying because we won’t accept their delusional world views, but keeping it sealed because this is a benchmark in the “Wizarding World” and is a good item to add to the collection. Expand
  97. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Exactly what I wanted in a Harry Potter world game. Can't wait to see what the studio comes up with next.
  98. Feb 23, 2023
    9
    Overall? Amazing game. The combats solid, the puzzles are fun, the side missions are compelling as and the main story is overall solid. Theirs small things that could improve the game, but looking at it in its entirety, its not a complete buggy mess and most of the room for improvement is nit picky stuff. The end game does leave more to be desired, but theirs a solid 50-70 hours ofOverall? Amazing game. The combats solid, the puzzles are fun, the side missions are compelling as and the main story is overall solid. Theirs small things that could improve the game, but looking at it in its entirety, its not a complete buggy mess and most of the room for improvement is nit picky stuff. The end game does leave more to be desired, but theirs a solid 50-70 hours of gameplay and if you want to 100% everything its more towards 70. My favorite part of the game, is how in depth and detailed the castle is.

    For a first outing, excellent. Theirs a few things that leave you feeling like they had to leave things on the cutting room floor, Maybe they were glitchy, unfinished etc. What i appreciate most is this is the first game I've preordered in years that at least feels complete as a Triple A title.

    Fun factor is a 10/10 for me.

    Suggestions: Make NPCs a bit more interactable, morality system, id love multiplayer but its not make or break. Make the housing choice more valuable for certain perks or trade offs. Also make the menu a bit smoother to transition. The movement feels sluggish in it.
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  99. Feb 14, 2023
    8
    Игра просто огонь. Отлично проработанный мир с уважением к деталям мира. Прошёл игру и большую часть доп квестов за 32 часа и не пожалел о потраченном времени.
  100. Feb 22, 2023
    0
    Un juego normal de Ubisoft después de despegarlo. aburrido ... muy aburrido... Esto es una burbuja.
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Jun 18, 2023
    60
    Hogwarts Legacy is a great adventure, but only for those Harry Potter fans who rarely play video games.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.