'Avalanche Software’s game is to Harry Potter what Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor was to The Lord of the Rings. ' 'It is nostalgic without being nostalgia-bait.'

The deeper you get into the adventure the more vacuous sidequests become, the more monotonous the activities (magical lockpicking is not the one), and the more sparse the environments: Hogwarts Legacy introduces an entirely new area called Poidsear Coast, and it's as barren as it is beautiful. 'Like a great many modern action role-playing games, Hogwarts Legacy suffers from bloat outside of its core (and often quite imaginative) mission-set. (Image credit: Warner Bros., Avalanche) 'The deeper you get into the adventure the more vacuous sidequests become.' The chance to explore the game’s remarkable recreation of Hogwarts will justify the cost of entry alone for Potter fanatics.' It’s very clearly a labor of love from the development team at Avalanche Software, and their respect for the source material shines through. 'If you have any sort of appreciation for the Harry Potter franchise, Hogwarts Legacy is an easy recommendation. One could spend hours simply walking through the school and taking in the sights.' 'Hogwarts will justify the cost of entry alone for Potter fanatics.'

Combined with the recognizable Harry Potter musical score, Avalanche has cultivated a special atmosphere that will leave franchise fans completely engrossed. 'The developers did a tremendous job bringing Hogwarts castle to life, perfectly capturing the aesthetic of the Harry Potter franchise. (Image credit: Portkey Games, Warner Bros.) 'Avalanche has cultivated a special atmosphere that will leave franchise fans completely engrossed.'

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