![]() All in all, the game is a joy to play even when on the lower end of settings, but if you can, then by all means, enjoy and you know. I talked to quite a few content creators who were covering the game on PC as well, and I don’t know a lot of people who were able to run their settings on High, and even turn on Ray Tracing without crumbling their hardware to dust. In the end, I chose performance over full graphical immersion, and while I don’t regret my choice, I wish the game was a little more accessible on PC. While I was exploring off-stream, I was able to really crank it up and enjoy everything the game had to offer, visually and graphically, but while on stream, which was most of my playthrough, I had to sacrifice some of the quality for the sake of smooth gameplay, as it was almost impossible for me to do both at the same time at no detriment to the viewers’ experience. The art of the game is just stunning, but for me as a streamer with a more… erm, humble PC setup, I unfortunately didn’t quite manage to bring it to life during my live coverage of the game. The game is visually the most stunning piece of modern entertainment I’ve ever experienced, and even if I had no prior emotional connection to the places recreated in this game, I still would’ve been in awe when it comes to their appearance. Let’s talk about the graphics and art style a bit. I mean, come on – throwing cabbages that can bite people’s ankles off? If that doesn’t sound like the pinnacle of fun to you, then I don’t know what else they have to offer here! From throwing combat plants at your opponents, to capturing beasts whose materials serve as gear upgrades and enhancements, gardening and brewing your own potions, and opening random chests to find special traits to improve your combat abilities, everything gets tied in together so nicely that you simply want to go out of your way and use all these systems even if you don’t feel like your have to. Along with it, there are plenty of systems that tie in together quite nicely, making it optional to explore side content, but extremely satisfying and rewarding if you do. The combat isn’t the only thing that amazed me about Hogwarts Legacy. When I stream, combat is normally when I talk to the chat the most, but while playing Hogwarts Legacy, I’ve caught myself going eerily quiet multiple times as I was just out there enjoying my spells with a stupid grin on my face! The dev team has absolutely nailed it with the unique combat system that is deceptively easy, as you can immediately learn how to cast your spells and call it bland, but boy, does it start being fun when you figure out which spells go well together! Of course, if you’re not a fan of experimenting, you can simply roll your way through the game on an easier mode, while simply casting the more powerful combat spells with lower cooldowns, but engaging with this system is highly recommended, as the game offers so much when it comes to it. The magic in Hogwarts Legacy is unlike any other Harry Potter or magic-related game I’ve experienced before. The second most important thing to most people, or maybe the first if you’re not a huge lore geek, is the combat. The main questline can be completed in anywhere between 20 and 30 hours if that’s the only thing you’re after, but considering only about 6% of people have beaten the final boss – at least on Steam, it’s clear that there is so much to this game than simply following the main questline, as it simply sucks you in and isn’t even sorry about it. When it comes to the story itself, it’s a wonderfully written, easy to digest, emotional journey that tackles one of the most important aspects of human personality, throwing you deep into thoughts as you’re unraveling the main storyline, ultimately leading you towards creating your own legacy in this world. However, if you are a Potterhead, you will notice just how much of a love letter Hogwarts Legacy is to the original world, created by fans, for fans – and as you’re exploring it, you’re bound to fall in love with it once more. Even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan, your experience will be complete and seamless, as there is nothing you’re required to know before starting to play the game. The overall impression is that the development team has completely moved on from and abandoned the idea of Harry Potter world, and has created an entirely new, equally magical environment that can stand on its own two feet, while still feeling relevant to every single Harry Potter fan out there with all the lore crumbs and Easter eggs spread throughout the game. The first and the most obvious thing I want to talk about is the story, and don’t worry, I’m keeping all the details for myself.
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