Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

February 10, 2023

ActionOpen WorldRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X

Live the unwritten life of a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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81.4

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Critic Reviews (35)

Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Feb 2023
90.0 /100

"Hogwarts Legacy surprises locals and strangers with a solid port on the consoles of the previous generation that, even with the logical cuts, manages to maintain the type without reducing content. So, if you do not have a new generation …"

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Alejandro Morillas IGN Spain Feb 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

88.0

"A gigantic love letter to one of the most beloved and relevant universes of youth literature, and one of the best games of the year."

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Alessandra Borgonovo IGN Italy Feb 2023
92.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

91.0

"A beautiful transposition of the Wizarding World, Hogwarts Legacy is both a tribute to the Harry Potter universe and a litmus test largely passed by Avalanche Studios with their first, big and delicate project."

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Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine Feb 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

86.0

"Harry Potter fans will be thrilled to experience an epic adventure in a familiar setting recreated with such passion and accuracy, but those who crave it for the action RPG soul should know that Hogwarts Legacy doesn&s;t have exceptionally deep …"

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Alex Garton Dexerto Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Hogwarts Legacy isn’t the perfect game, with the main story falling short in areas and technical issues providing some frustrating moments. However, it achieves a level of immersion that grips you into the wizarding world and doesn’t let you go."

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Feb 2023
90.0 /100

"Hogwarts Legacy has the same structure you&s;ve seen in any other modern open world game, but, at the same time, it fills you with memories from long time ago... When a Flipendo was all you needed to push a block. …"

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Billy Ekblom M3 Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Hogwarts Legacy is filled to the brim with content and things to see and do. However, depth is lacking and most aspects of the game could well have been expanded a bit more. I simply would have liked to have …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Feb 2023
70.0 /100

"Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."

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Chris White God is a Geek Feb 2023
90.0 /100

"Hogwarts Legacy is filled with so many mechanics that nothing feels arbitrary, with so much joy to be found within its story and spell books."

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Feb 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Hogwarts Legacy lives up to the hype, and we can confidently say it&s;s the best thing to come out of the Harry Potter franchise since the original books and movies."

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Feb 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

40.0

"Hogwarts Legacy will likely please die-hard Harry Potter fans, but its tired open-world design lacks imagination."

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Feb 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

74.0

"Hogwarts Legacy is the game Harry Potter fans have dreamt of since the first book was released. It puts you firmly in the shoes of a student and turns you loose to find your place in the world of wizardry. …"

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Joe Vargas The Angry Joe Show Feb 2023
100.0 /100
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Jordan Middler VGC Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Hogwarts Legacy brilliantly captures the magic of the world of Harry Potter with its beautiful open world, engaging characters and exciting combat. While the open-world elements of the game make it feel more dated than we&s;d have liked, it&s;s otherwise …"

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Josh West GamesRadar+ Feb 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Hogwarts Legacy is a solid first attempt. If Avalanche can be accused of anything, it&s;s that the studio has tried to do too much all at once. Something was always going to give – between the massive open world, the …"

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Kevin Dunsmore Hardcore Gamer Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Avalanche Software had a mighty challenge when it came to adapting the Wizarding World into a game."

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Keza MacDonald Guardian Feb 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"Even the most fervent millennial fans will find little here beyond being able to wield a wand in the hallowed halls"

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Kyle Knight DualShockers Feb 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

28.0

Story

77.0

"An immersive Wizarding World experience that&s;s a bit too light on RPG innovation. Dualshockers was provided a copy by the publisher for review purposes."

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Liam Croft Push Square Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Hogwarts Legacy has turned the hopes and dreams of Harry Potter fans into reality. Finally there is a proper simulator of the school of witchcraft and wizardry, allowing you to create your own student, attend classes, and explore the vast …"

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Mary Billington Video Chums Feb 2023
67.0 /100
Matt Miller Game Informer Feb 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

87.0

"I encountered several minor technical issues over the course of my lengthy playthrough, such as pop-in while moving fast or long door-opening loads. And some of the game systems are more successful than others; a flood of useless low-quality gear …"

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Morgan Park PC Gamer Feb 2023
83.0 /100

Graphics

28.0

Gameplay

28.0

Story

28.0

"Hogwarts Legacy is a great game haunted by a terrible creator."

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Nick Gillett Metro GameCentral Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"A truly wizard RPG, whose historical setting frees it from the limitations of the books and films, with an open world experience that entertains no matter how much you care about the source material."

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Noah Nelson Attack of the Fanboy Feb 2023
90.0 /100

"Avalanche Software has done it — the comfort, the nostalgia, the freshness, the thrill — everything in Hogwarts Legacy emulsifies together to create a celebration of what the Wizarding World is and what the fans have always dreamed of. This …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Feb 2023
65.0 /100
Paul Tamburro Game Revolution Feb 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

30.0

"Hogwarts Legacy is full of Harry Potter fanservice, but as a game, it’s only serviceable. A fun but forgettable journey that isn’t worth the amount of controversy surrounding it."

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Ramón Baylos Areajugones Feb 2023
97.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

98.0

"Hogwarts Legacy is the game I&s;ve always dreamed of. I never thought you could do something like this with the Harry Potter saga. Avalanche has dared to create something new, but still being faithful to the original material. We are …"

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Rebecca Spear Windows Central Feb 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

40.0

"There are plenty of small little details in each area that work together to create a magical experience. From the unexpected ways that stairs appear before me to the NPC interactions that I come across while running through an area, …"

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Feb 2023
95.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

96.0

"Hogwarts Legacy is one of the all-time great surprises in my 25+ years of gaming. I love everything about it. The world is stunning. The combat is both satisfying and challenging. And it’s reignited my love for something seemingly lost …"

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Rory Mellon Tom&s;s Guide Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

78.0

"Despite its flaws, Hogwarts Legacy is clearly a game made by Potter fans, for Potter fans, and for that particular audience, it’s been more than worth the very long wait. Hogwarts Legacy is by no means a revolutionary gaming experience, …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Feb 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Laying the groundwork for the Hogwarts that we know and love, it was great seeing the genesis of some of the more common things in the wizarding world. But the games presentation of its choices; in making them seem dire …"

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Tom Hoggins Telegraph Feb 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"Can Avalanche Software&s;s Harry Potter adventure escape the shadow of the JK Rowling backlash?"

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Tom West TrueAchievements Feb 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

85.0

"Hogwarts Legacy is a magical experience that is bound to go down well with fans of the Wizarding World."

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Travis Northup IGN Feb 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

85.0

"In almost every way, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter RPG I’ve always wanted to play."

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William Cennamo Screen Rant Feb 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Hogwarts Legacy is a wonderful game filled to the brim with adventures to be had, activities to engage in, and secrets to be found. The school and the surrounding areas have been recreated beautifully, and players will easily lose hours …"

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