We’d implore you to read our explainer of the controversy so far, and consider supporting trans rights charities where possible. As Avalanche Software’s first entry under the Warner Bros Portkey Games label, they’ve certainly raised the bar - because Hogwarts Legacy is the best Wizarding World game ever made.ĭisclaimer: While the creator of the Harry Potter franchise was not directly involved in the creation of Hogwarts Legacy, their comments on social media around transgender people are hurtful and dangerous given the size of their platform. Thankfully, whilst putting together this Hogwarts Legacy review, our expectations have been blown away. The third is a combination of the others: meeting the massive levels of anticipation making a game for such a franchise can bring.

The second - bringing in and satisfying varying levels of Wizarding World fans from across decades of fandom. One is that outside of the Lego titles, there hasn’t been a fundamentally decent Harry Potter game in over twenty years. Won't recommend but I don't regret playing it either.In the over half a decade of its creation, Hogwarts Legacy developer, Avalanche Software, has had several layers of pressure on its shoulders. I spent more than a hundred hours in this game but some things I played through in irritation or boredom. The designers and artists must have taken years to implement all the details in the castle. Hogwarts Legacy gives lots of things to explore. Also, the missions with Poppy Sweeting have the most beautiful level design,majestic beasts included. And, if you're a Ravenclaw, you won't even get a chance to solve a riddle when you enter your house's common room.Īmong the good things, I personally loved flying on a broom and caring for the beasts. The world won't react to your actions even if you're walking through the castle killing everyone you meet. Noone really explains why you're so special and talented.

You don't have a history before Hogwarts. This game is full of chests but their contents are mostly rubbish.Īll in all, the character you're playing as is an avatar. However, the plot, the overall scriptwriting, the dialogues, the characters, even voice acting are very mediocre and sometimes even bad. Most of the efforts went into the visual stuff and design of the world so it would look believable.

If you're a fan of Harry Potter world, it's worth looking into it, but if you're a gamer who loves a good story, well-written characters and interesting sidequests, brace yourself.

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