‘Hogwarts Legacy’ is an open-world title brought to life by Portkey Games. The studio is a subsidiary of Warner Bros., the game label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and video game experiences that place the player at the centre of their own adventure in the magical universe of Harry Potter.

I am certain that a lot of readers grew up with the Harry Potter saga, which was undoubtedly a magical experience on the silver screen. To me, the saga felt real, as my friends and I grew up and aged together with the characters, though not as gracefully. And now, you’ll have a chance at becoming a wizard or a witch yourself.

Epic Adventures

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ scratched many itches as an open-world title. The game offers a vast and visually stunning world for players to explore. The campus grounds' nooks and crannies hide untold secrets for players to unveil with a swish of the wand and simple incantation of revelio.

Beyond the safe walls of the castle, the open world beckons players to step off their brooms and explore the verdant areas of the map. The Forbidden Forest comes to mind as a bountiful locale to visit. But beware, danger lurks at every corner of the forest, so be prepared to fend off Dark Wizards and spiders as you tread deeper into the green hell.

Fluid Combat

Combat is highly fluid and intuitive with spells requiring a simple press of a button. If you paid attention during the Defense Against The Dark Arts class, then combat should be simple for you. If you didn’t though, then I can only wish you the best of luck.

Enemies come in a lot of different shapes and sizes, from Goblins to spiders, trolls, and enemy wizards slinging spells. Each foe comes with its own challenges to take them down. Ancient automatons and guardians also lurk in dungeons guarding whatever mystical treasure that awaits the brave students.

Familiar Locales

Stepping into the shoes of a Hogwarts student really brings back memories of watching the first Harry Potter film, the Philosopher's Stone.

You may recognize certain areas that look familiar as they were once featured in the Harry Potter saga. For example, Hagrid’s hut looks the same as the one feature in the films. In fact, the castle grounds and common areas all share the same mystical and magical atmosphere when they were first revealed on the silver screen decades ago.

Combat in Hogwarts Legacy is such a rewarding and fun experience, and it encourages you to be creative and experiment with different combinations of spells and tricks to beat your opponents.

Hogwarts Legacy is now available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. It’s a highly recommended title to experience and you should try the game out if you have the opportunity.