Hogwarts Legacy is the most awaited game by gamers who are fans of the Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling. Developed by Avalanche Software and Portkey Games, this game can now be played for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC consoles. Since it was announced in 2020, Hogwarts Legacy has managed to attract the attention of gamers to play it immediately. This game itself takes the open-world action RPG genre and is set in a magical world as introduced in novels and feature films.

Since it was announced in 2020, Hogwarts Legacy has managed to attract the attention of gamers to play it immediately. Until finally the long wait was answered on February 10, 2023 yesterday. So, a few days after the release, the writer got a special opportunity from Warner Bros. to review Hogwarts Legacy. Even though it's a bit late, maybe this review can be your consideration before buying.

After playing for about 20 hours, here are the author's impressions of Hogwarts Legacy.

Hogwarts Legacy Review

Who would have thought that playing Hogwarts Legacy could make you forget about the real world for a moment, because you would really feel like you had entered the wizarding world of Hogwarts. Here, you will be able to create a character and feel like a real Hogwarts student.

If you are a big fan of Harry Potter then it is absolutely mandatory to try Hogwarts Legacy. Because in this game, you will be able to feel the splendor of the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling and nostalgic to a number of locations that had appeared in the Harry Potter film series. Such as the location of Hagrid's house, the location where Harry Potter met Draco Malfoy, and others.

Hogwarts Legacy Storyline

Hogwarts Legacy takes place in the past, around the 19th century, long before Harry Potter and his friends were born. When starting the game, you will be asked to create your own character. Then you can choose your gender, skin color, and even how your character will speak and act in the game. This choice may seem trivial, but it's actually very important because it will affect the way you interact with other characters in this game.

After creating your character, you will start your adventure in the wizarding world. At the beginning of the game, you will also be explained about the wizarding world, Hogwarts, and the history behind it. Harry Potter fans will be familiar with all of this, but don't worry, you don't need to know much about Harry Potter to enjoy this game.

After going through tutorials, you will start exploring Hogwarts and its surroundings. Here, you will meet various familiar characters from the world of Harry Potter, such as Hagrid, Professor Dumbledore, and many more. You will also meet new interesting characters who have their own stories.

The story at Hogwarts Legacy is quite interesting and fun. You will also meet various familiar characters from the world of Harry Potter, such as Hagrid, Professor Dumbledore, and many more. The story presented by Hogwarts Legacy will take you into a world of magic that is alive and full of color, and makes you feel like you are part of the world of Harry Potter.

The story in this game has many choices that you can make. Here you can make decisions to help your friends at Hogwarts, or even help magical creatures who need help. Every choice you make will affect how the story will unfold, so every game you play will be different.

In addition, the story in Hogwarts Legacy also offers moral choices that affect how the story will develop. You can choose to be a good student or a bad student, and every choice you make will also affect your relationship with the characters in the game.

This makes the game even more interesting and gives players the freedom to manage the course of the story according to the choices they make. For example, when you choose to be a good student, you will be approached by many friends. But when you choose to become an evil student, then you can access forbidden magic.

Overall, the storyline at Hogwarts Legacy is very interesting and fun, and manages to get you into the wizarding world of Harry Potter well. The various choices and interesting challenges offered will keep you interested in playing this game and exploring the vast world of magic in it.

If you are curious about the main storyline in Hogwarts Legacy, you should definitely play this game yourself!

Hogwarts Legacy Graphics

When you first start the game, the first thing you will notice is the graphics. The graphics in Hogwarts Legacy are very detailed and beautiful. You can feel how alive the wizarding world is with beautiful and detailed environments. The characters in the game also look very alive, with great animation and facial expressions.

Because the author plays using the PS5, the quality of the graphics displayed is very good when running at a refresh rate of 60 fps. But if you feel it's lacking, then you can change it to Fidelity mode, which provides better graphics and lighting, even though it runs at a refresh rate of 30 fps.

Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay

Gameplay in Hogwarts Legacy itself actually offers more challenging tasks, such as searching for magic ingredients, solving puzzles, and dealing with evil creatures. These tasks require careful thought and a mature strategy to complete them. Apart from that, you can also carry out side missions in Hogwarts Legacy, which provide an interesting additional experience and make you feel more involved in the wizarding world.

During gameplay, you will continue to learn about different types of magic and use them to complete tasks and face enemies. There are survival magic, illusion creation magic, time control magic, and many more. Each type of magic has different strengths and weaknesses, so you have to choose the right magic to face the challenges that arise.

You also have the freedom to customize your character's appearance and choose your own career at Hogwarts. You can choose to become an auror, a dark wizard, or even become a teacher at Hogwarts. Also, you can choose how you talk to other characters in the game, which will affect how other characters react to your character.

Hogwarts Legacy Features

Hogwarts Legacy offers a variety of interesting features that set this game apart from other games. Some of the interesting features of this game include:

Vast and immersive wizarding world

Hogwarts Legacy presents a vast and immersive wizarding world, with environments filled with mystery and secrets. Here you can explore various places around Hogwarts, such as the forbidden forest, remote villages, and dark caves full of danger. Each location in the game has a different atmosphere, and provides interesting challenges and secrets to uncover.

Customizable characters

You can create your own character in Hogwarts Legacy, and customize it with the various options available. You can also choose your gender, skin color, and even how your character will speak and act in the game. In addition, you can also choose a career at Hogwarts.

Different types of magic

In Hogwarts Legacy, you will learn many different types of magic. There are survival magic, illusion creation magic, time control magic, and many more. Each type of magic has different strengths and weaknesses, so you have to choose the right magic to face the challenges that arise. These different types of magic make the gameplay even more interesting and varied.

Moral choices that affect the story

The story in Hogwarts Legacy has many moral choices that affect how the story will develop. This makes the gameplay even more interesting and gives players the freedom to manage the course of the story according to the choices they make.

Beautiful and realistic graphics

The graphics in Hogwarts Legacy are very beautiful and realistic, giving you the feeling that you are actually in the wizarding world. The details shown in the game are also very well considered, such as the layout of the room, the characters in it, and the surrounding environment, which really supports the gaming experience that spoils the eye.

Challenges in Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is actually quite a challenging game, so players must be prepared to face quite difficult challenges in the game. The tasks given often require careful thought and a mature strategy to complete them. Some missions also require proper magic skills, so you should learn and understand the types of magic that exist in the game.

However, the main drawback in this game is the unbalanced difficulty. Some tasks are too easy and unchallenging, while some are too difficult and frustrating. This can reduce the satisfaction of playing the game, because tasks that are too easy do not provide enough challenge, while tasks that are too difficult leave you feeling irritated and frustrated.

Verdict 

Overall, Hogwarts Legacy is a very interesting game to play for Harry Potter fans. Beautiful graphics, challenging gameplay and enjoyable story make this game worth playing. However, there are some drawbacks to note, such as unbalanced difficulty and bugs in the game. Even so, this game is still worth playing for Harry Potter fans and gamers who love magic-themed games.

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