• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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    11 months ago

    Is it good? I heard the gameplay was pretty bland, though serviceable for HP fans. I’m not a big HP fan, but I know my kids would love watching my play it. I have plenty of games that fit that, so I’m only really interested if the gameplay is interesting.

    • Mac@mander.xyz
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      11 months ago

      I enjoyed it very much.

      I found the stories to be extremely wholesome,
      The puzzles to be a fun break from combat,
      The combat to be wildly satisfying,
      And overall I just thoroughly enjoyed existing in the world.

      Note that I’m not a huge HP fan. A little bit, sure, but not much.

    • Tavarin@lemmy.ca
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      11 months ago

      I agree with the other poster, I’ve really enjoyed Hogwarts Legacy.

      And I find the gameplay to be pretty good; the combat can be approached in multiple ways due to spell variety, there are a decent variety of puzzles to do (though some only become accessible fairly late in the game), and I enjoy the different side stories throughout the game. Also Hogwarts castle is gorgeous, and lots of fun to explore.

    • Aermis@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Oh so good. The combat was amazing for someone who was concerned how dueling would be integrated into a video game. The puzzles great. Story great. Cut scenes great. Flying on the broom with absolutely beautiful views. But I like Harry potter. But the game is it’s own beauty. I put in around 200 hours before beating it almost 100%.

      And it’s funny you mentioned kids, I played this with my 5 year old daughter and maybe that’s why I enjoyed it so much because she enjoyed it. It’s not really a pg game, but I tried to keep it friendly for her when she watched.

    • DampSquid@feddit.uk
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      11 months ago

      I got bored pretty quick, but I’ve never had any interest in the franchise either.

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      11 months ago

      The enemy variety is mediocre, but there aren’t that many 3D games with compelling magic combat, and Hogwarts does a decent job of it. I would have liked to see a little more variety in the spells/upgrades and the gear, but the decisions they made do fit the theme and work pretty well.