A new Hogwarts Legacy comparison video was shared online today, highlighting the masterful recreation job done by Avalanche Software in their soon-to-be-released open-world role-playing game.
The new video, which has been shared on YouTube by ElAnalistaDeBits, compares several locations in the game with the same ones seen in the Harry Potter movies, further highlighting how Hogwarts Legacy is an incredibly accurate labor of love that all fans of the franchise will appreciate.
ElAnalistaDeBits also shared on YouTube some Hogwarts Legacy 4K, ultra settings PC footage showcasing free roam gameplay.
Hogwarts Legacy launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 10th. The game will release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on April 4th and on Nintendo Switch on July 25th. You can learn more about the game by checking out Chris' review in progress.
In terms of story, Hogwarts Legacy also manages to capture the magical feel of Harry Potter. It does it successfully by being set a good century before the events of the novels. We'll meet a few Weasleys, even a gaunt, to name a few. The only known characters from the other formats you'll know are the ghosts of Hogwarts, with you crossing with Peeves, chatting with Nearly-Headless Nick (if you're Gryffindor, I assume other houses will be different) and other longer-term fixtures. Fortunately, and as far as I am, the game manages to forge its path incredibly well, adding in a few canonical elements, such as ancient magic. I'm not at the end, so if it is canon, I'm curious how they explain away the lack of ancient magic in later stories.
I can honestly say I'm enjoying it a hell of a lot. I've already put over 30 hours into Hogwarts Legacy because I like to review a game as I'd play it. If the developer throws in a lot of side quests, collectibles, and more, they want the player to go for them - so I am.
If you're a fan of Harry Potter, there will be a lot to like here. The simple ability to explore Hogwarts in all its labyrinthine glory is great, but making trips to Hogsmeade, the forbidden forest, and further afield is just as enjoyable. The world is full of collectables, too; many are simply pages for your field guide with some information on things you've seen or heard about in the Harry Potter world or created for this game.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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