
And the rewards nearly always make spending the extra time to thoroughly search your surroundings worthwhile. Many of the puzzles are as simple as casting a single spell on an object, but thanks to a well-placed musical jingle upon completion even the most straightforward brain teaser feels satisfying. Although, on the highest difficulty, the cumbersome spell-switcher becomes more of an annoyance.Īs noted, the other key pillar of the game is puzzle solving both in the open world and during missions. While you can just spam the basic attack spell on the easier difficulties, select the hard setting and you’re forced to carefully combine your conjurings for the greatest impact possible. Firing off a stunning spell and watching your enemy crumple is enjoyable even after hundreds of casts - add in spells that imbue elemental effects and things get even more hectic. Combat is an excellent mix of strategic spell-casting and glossy visual effects.

Fortunately, both these aspects hold your attention. Your spells have two primary utilities: combat and puzzle solving. You will attend class in order to grow your repertoire of spells, but these lessons are presented as critical missions at key points in the story rather than scheduled activities that you can opt to engage with at specific times. Although, it should be noted that Hogwarts Legacy is not a high school simulator in the vein of the popular Persona series. Once you’ve settled on a look and a suitably magical name, it’s time to knuckle down and begin studying. If you already own the PS4™ version of this game, you can get the PS5™ digital version at no extra cost and you do not need to purchase this product.(Image credit: Avalanche Software/WB Games) Make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world.

Explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be.Įxperience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the world introduced in the Harry Potter books. The Hogwarts Legacy Digital Deluxe Edition Includes: Includes exclusive Haunted Hogsmeade Shop Quest which grants access to an additional dungeon, Shopkeeper's Cosmetic Set, and in-game Hogsmeade shop.

This product entitles you to download both the digital PS4™ version and the digital PS5™ version of this game.
