Hogwarts Legacy Short Review

Finally got a Harry Potter game that captures some of that magic

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Its open world map absolutely nails the vibe of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

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It has spellcasting combat that’s stupefyingly good

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It is positively brimming with countless diversions to soak up dozens of hours of your time

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This mystical third-person action-adventure RPG begins with you transferring to Hogwarts as a fifth-year witch or wizard

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The fantastic character creator has plenty of options for you to craft your ideal witch or wizard

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It’s certainly weighed down by technical issues, a lackluster main story, and some poor enemy variety

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