Hogwarts Legacy Review – It’s Magical
As one of the most anticipated video games of 2023, Portkey Games’ Hogwarts Legacy has a lot to live up to. If modern games have taught us anything, it’s that gamers are quick to build something up – but if it fails, it will be crucified at the altar of Cyberpunk 2077. So, let’s summon the Lumos spell, cast a closer eye on Hogwarts Legacy, and see if it’s points to the Wizarding World or if it should be buried along with Dobby.
Hogwarts Legacy: Everything We Know So Far
Hogwarts Legacy takes place before the events of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts – like way before. Set in the 1800s, the story allows the player to create a character that will be enrolled in Hogwarts as a fifth year. Starting so late at the wizarding school, the character needs a serious crash course in magic and, of course, to be sorted into a house. Fortunately, there are many helpful faces around, such as Nearly Headless Nick, The Headless Hunt, and Peeves – as well as ancestors of familiar families like the Weasleys. At the same time, the player gets sucked into a wider overall plot, as a Dark Wizard and goblin leader hunt down this character – and they aren’t looking to share Butterbeer.
As an action RPG, the player learns, participates, and grows within the Wizarding World’s, well, world. While Hogwarts is the main homebase, there is a much bigger map to explore here, such as Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and much more. With every completed quest (or side quest), the character gains new abilities, experience points, and skills, such as magic spells and potion abilities. In addition, there’s the possibility to buy, sell, and discover gear that adds to the character’s abilities. Look, it’s possible that a character looks like a total fool at
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