Video Game Review: Hogwarts Legacy (Xbox One)

Hogwarts Legacy is an action-adventure game set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The game was developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Players will get to experience the magic of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the late 1800s, before the events of the Harry Potter series take place. They will create their own character and attend Hogwarts as a student, learning spells, potions, and magical beasts. The game features an open-world environment where players can explore Hogwarts and the surrounding areas, interact with other characters, and take on quests and missions. There is also a morality system where the player's actions and choices will affect the story and their relationship with other characters. 

Hogwarts Legacy is an action-packed, open-world game that lets players explore the Wizarding World before the events of the Harry Potter books and movies. In the game, players create their own character, attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and go on a thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets of a dangerous ancient power. Players will be able to customize their character by choosing their appearance, skills, and abilities. As they progress through the game, they can attend classes to learn new spells and abilities, interact with other students and faculty members, and explore the castle and its surrounding areas. 

Combat in Hogwarts Legacy is fast-paced and intense, with players engaging in battles against magical creatures and other enemies using a variety of spells and abilities. As they progress through the game, players will acquire new gear and equipment that will help them better face the challenges that lie ahead. The game is also filled with RPG elements, such as a branching storyline that is affected by the choices players make, and a system of morality that will influence their character's development over time. 

Hogwarts Legacy is a massive, detailed world full of wonder, magic, and danger.



Players can explore the castle and its surrounding areas at their leisure, discovering hidden secrets and uncovering ancient mysteries. The game's open world features a variety of environments, such as dark and foreboding forests, treacherous mountains, and creepy graveyards, each with its own unique challenges and secrets to discover. 

As players explore the open world, they will encounter a wide range of characters, including other students, faculty members, magical creatures, and even dangerous enemies. These interactions will be shaped by the player's choices and actions, with the game's story branching and evolving based on the decisions they make. To get around the open world, players have access to a variety of magical transportation options, such as broomsticks and magical creatures like Hippogriffs. These modes of transportation allow players to traverse long distances quickly and may even be necessary to access certain areas of the world that are inaccessible by other means. 

The music is composed by the award-winning composer Gisèle Ben-Dor, who has previously worked on many other films and video games. The score features original music that will evoke the feeling of adventure, danger, and wonder. The music captures the mood of the moment, complementing the action on the screen, and creating a sense of immersion that pulls players deeper into the game's story and world. The composer has stated that she used a mix of classical and modern instruments to create the score and the game utilize elements from various cultures around the globe. The use of orchestral and choir arrangements emphasizes the epic and magical nature of the game, making the music a key aspect of gameplay. The game's soundtrack features many standout themes that are unique to Hogwarts Legacy, as well as callbacks to iconic melodies from the Harry Potter universe. Fans of the Wizarding World can look forward to an incredible and memorable musical experience that perfectly complements the game's immersive and engaging gameplay.

Overall, the open world of Hogwarts Legacy creates a vast and exciting space that will immerse players in the world of magic and wizardry like never before. The soundtrack of Hogwarts Legacy is an essential element of the game, providing players with an immersive, magical atmosphere that elevates their experience.  Hogwarts Legacy is an incredibly immersive and engaging experience that combines the excitement and adventure of the Wizarding World with the depth and complexity of a modern RPG.

SCORE: 8 out of 10