Hogwarts Legacy - After The Hype

Hogwarts Legacy critique... after the hype.

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Witcher 3 potion footage from Xenovox

[TheMudsnake]

I wish that in the common rooms you could play mini games against other students, like darts or chess or something. That would actually give people a reason to go to the common rooms if they wanted.

[jordangordon]

I like it but I just wish there were more role playing elements. Like choosing who to side with causing branching story paths, as well as different types of combat builds.

[LiaraGaming]

Unfortunately, some of the potion ideas you have would go against the lore of how magic works in Harry Potter, like reversing time or having a vortex. Additionally, I heard that they did originally plan to let you use beasts in combat but it got cut because the beasts, especially the larger ones, got in the way especially in smaller enclosed areas. It just didn't work well. But I agree both systems could use some improvements. And the game definitely needs more options to roleplay as evil.

[LordSkullkid]

You can't just make up whatever spell you want. They have to be somewhat lore accurate or at least not lore breaking. A Black hole spell doesn't make any sense

[doctorgonzo]

as someone that does not enjoy "crafting" in games, i am happy to hear there is only a handful of potions, so i don't have to waste much time gathering recipes, brewing potions and all that stuff. i always try to ignore that part of games as much as i can, and i dislike when i'm forced into it (by gameplay being too dificult without it for example)

[.gigawatts]

It's a solid seven out of ten for me. Here's my wishlist for the sequel:
1. Your choices when it comes to dialogue actually matter and have a legitimate impact on the story.
2. More variety when it comes to enemies. They have over twenty years of lore to sift through and yet I'm killing my 500th spider.
3. A proper RPG system and not the slap dash one we got here. Only four perk points for stealth? seriously?
4. Better, more fluid animations during cutscenes. Most of them here were really stiff and awkward.
5. More meaningful exploration. Seriously, if you told me Ubisoft developed this game I'd believe you.
6. Quidditch dagnabit although I'd bet my left nut they held this feature for DLC.

That being said I enjoyed my time in Hogwarts. It's been a really convenient time sink for me at the moment. Can't wait for the sequel.

[GoDirectlyJail]

Being able to review it with absolutely zero harry potter background is a pretty rare thing, most people have some sort of background in the wizarding world. It's interesting to see an outside view of it.

I personally feel like the game itself removed from the ip is a decent 6-6.5/10. It's enjoyable but nothing groundbreaking and pretty much every system is lacking depth found in other games.

But, if you're a big fan of Harry Potter, the attention to detail in the lore and world building is spot on and makes the immersion incredible. They went absolutely all in on keeping it true to the established canon and descriptions from the books. If you're a fan, it elevates it to an easy 8.5-9/10. I personally can't get enough. I hope they improve on what they have with the inevitable future dlcs and sequels.

[TheIndigoEclipse]

My only complaint about the game is the gearing system. It's shallow. No unique gear. Which unfortunately means the charm of exploring ruins/etc loses its appeal once you realize there's no tangible reward for the time spent.
Sure, the glamor system is nice, but otherwise, you just quest, pick up random boxes along the way for new orange gear. Tweek the ability slot to your preferred set-up and repeat.
Zero stats to tinker with or optimize.
If there were one-of-a-kind items to hunt down to complete outfit sets for bonuses, that'd be pretty nice. But there's not.
Otherwise, good game. I just wish it was deeper on the character building and gear.

[borginburkes]

It’s a 6.5/10. It has average story and an average open world, with combat being cool and flashy. The only thing carrying this game is it’s setting. If it didn’t take place in the Harry Potter universe, it’d be a forgotten game. I finished the game and I felt like there should’ve been more quests with more NPCs to interact with in the open world.

[farhadkader]

The game is filled to the brim with side-content (collectibles) yet at the same time is missing from things that I would have liked to have seen.

[RespectedGamer]

As a fan, I'd say a nice 8.5/10. There were small things I wished they'd done better, but ultimately it was a fun ride.

[jayquoproductions]

50 hours in and I largely agree with everything you mentioned here. Probably gonna go for the 100% because I love it so much.

[eryana]

I am about 20 hours in. Turned off the minimap for added immersion, and that is the best decission I could have done. For one quest, I had to figure out where the north of the map was based on the orientation of Hogwarts and the sun.

[Michael-glpf]

The game is definitely meant for Harry Potter fans. Many of your gropes and suggested improvements are things I don't see as problems. For example the duality between being a hogwarts student, going to lessons, and battling dark wizards come directly from the books. It's exactly the thing fans of the franchise want to experience.

[chrismayhem]

It’s a great game but after playing 20+ hours I realize it’s not as crazy good as I initially thought . I’d give it a solid 7.5/10. Def worth playing compared to what’s been coming out

[saschaeggert]

Actually I had the most fun during the first hours of the game, not having left Hogwarts at all. As soon as you enter the open world, the game gets okay-ish, but doesn't hold much in store when it comes to exploring and discovering secrets. Also the assets of the caves are very similar if you take a closer look. Collectables are too numerous and the voice acting could also be improved. Towards the end, I just rushed through the story missions and was glad to finish it. There are still a couple of side missions left unsolved and right now I don't have any intention to return to the game, which is sad, since, all in all, it's not a bad game, but certain aspects should be improved for the next installment. Talking bout meaningful decisions and NPCs, more interactions in the open world, an in depth crafting and gear mechanic (not just skins, collecting these feels so obsolete) and last but not least, again, more depth to the character, he / she / it feels hollow after a while.

[Kolobochok]

While the game truly can stand on its own as a fantasy RPG - for true Harry Potter fans, especially those who grew up with this world this game is truly a dream come true and as close to being a student in Hogewarts as possible. There is also no breaking of lore from the books and movies, it all ties together nicely. My only wish is a quidditch DLC and maype dueling PvP or co-op PvE (like a survival mode) and that is it.

[PumpkingRS]

A cake with 15 layers of frosting sounds terrible I hate really sugary shit

[QaDri]

They really need to take a few pages off of Bully’s book. Bully handled school life so much better.

[itsmeko]

The only thing that held the game back was its rating being 12+. A lot of the characters, except for Sebastian, lacked any sort of depth because of the games need to keep things light and wholesome. Story couldve been way better but outside of that, the game is amazing