Hogwarts Legacy: PS5 Review

Developed by Avalanche Software
Published by Warner Bros Games
Platform: PS5

The wizarding world of Harry Potter is one which has, in truth, been ripe for the gaming world but has never quite progressed beyond the LEGO iterations.

So this latest, from Avalanche Software, has a lot to live up to - and delivers a lot on the promise of what a a Harry Potter world game could be. Set a century before the Harry Potter franchise and within the walls of Hogwarts, you get to play a new student, who's thrust into both a world of spells but also hidden secrets deep within.

Anyone with just cursory knowledge of JK Rowling's world will find much to delight in here; and rabid fans who know their Gryffindor from their Slytherin will be excited at what's been crafted together, a role-playing game that makes the most of the technology and also visual elements of the Harry Potter universe.

With spells lighting up the screen, and the corridors of Hogwarts coming alive with characters and feels like a true representation of the world that's been created. Quests and mini episodic edges give Hogwarts Legacy the feeling of a rounded story, albeit one that does feel familiar in parts.

The magic does take a little time to learn and there's a slight feeling that sometimes the repetitive nature of the spells can be a bit much, but when it comes together, it's a cohesive experience.

In terms of immersion into the wizarding world, this is a second to none experience. It may have been targeted by trolls unable to appreciate the wonderful work done by developers, but Hogwarts Legacy deserves to be viewed alone for what it is - a deeply immersive Potter universe-based game that many can enjoy and be thrilled by.