But what exactly this malevolent group wants to do with the student is unclear.
It’s very likely that this will end up as one of thebest PC gamesout there.
The story is engaging, the world full of detail, and the combat is challenging but fair.
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Disclaimer: This review was made possible by a game code provided by Warner Bros. Games.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
The customization doesn’t stop there.
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A wide assortment of robes, hats, gloves, scarves, outfits, and eyewear eventually become available.
Then, of course, there’s the matter of choosing a house.
All of these customizable options work together to help me create the specific student I want to play as.
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Hogwarts Legacy and the wander bug
I’ll be honest.
Thankfully, the game allowed me to go wherever I wanted almost immediately after the opening Sorting Hat ceremony.
There are three maps: Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and World Map.
Because of this, finding out where I need to go for a quest can be confusing.
There are typically two to five main quests at a time with plenty of NPC side quests.
They’re all rendered beautifully too.
This not only gives me a fun diversion but alludes to some well-known Harry Potter facts as well.
For instance, Nigellus Black is the Headmaster while Matilda Weasely is the Transfiguration Professor and Deputy Headmistress.
At any rate, it keeps things interesting since I get to choose how I talk to these characters.
I can even misbehave or lie in certain scenarios.
I’ve found these challenges to be a fun diversion with the exception of unlocking locks with Alohomora.
Seasons also play a part in changing things up.
Soon thereafter, I noticed decorated garlands and evergreens show up alongside blankets of snow.
These changes add to the exploratory fun and keep well-trodden locations interesting.
If I don’t comply before a short countdown finishes, I automatically get a quest failure screen.
The ability to ride magical beasts unlocks a bit later.
There are multiple broom designs and fulfilling certain quests also allows me to unlock broom upgrades.
Landing tends to be especially finicky when there are uneven surfaces, which can be frustrating in high-stress situations.
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Albus Dumbledore sports that elaborate drip in the books for a reason.
Needless to say, the cutscenes I endured during this stretch were kind of cursed.
After that, I was able to look stylish and kick ass too.
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Many of these spells can be used on objects or enemies and provide satisfying effects.
There are several familiar spells to learn with the option of unlocking The Unforgivable Curses as well.
Hurling an enemy into the air and then hitting them with basic attacks adds more damage.
Due to this, my fingers always had to be ready to press the dodge or counter buttons.
It does a good job of making me feel powerful and allowing me to control where I improve.
Something else that I love about combat is how organically the game allows me to cast certain spells.
In one specific scenario, I threw an explosive barrel at an enemy on a bridge.
So, of course, I had to test it out as part of my review.
It works well but isn’t anything amazing in the performance area.
If you have a Steam Deck, I highly recommend checking Hogwart Legacy out on it.
It has proven detrimental if enemies are nearby as I’m unable to do anything while they attack me.
I even changed keyboards and swapped out the batteries but the issue continued to happen.
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Hogwarts Legacy and the witch’s wish
This is truly a special game.
There are plenty of small little details in each area that work together to create a magical experience.
I highly recommend this adventure to anyone who loves open-world games, satisfying combat, and rewarding puzzles.
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Your unique magical powers enable you to address problems and enemies like no one else can.
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