wow this looks FAR better than any of the footage they have released prior to release. how rare that is these days.

@starscream6629

Жыл бұрын

Looks like the delays were worth it

@jakethesneakergeek267

Жыл бұрын

I’d prefer it that way honestly. It’s how it used to be. Games used to surpass the expectations. They did the less is more with trailers and gameplay footage. Now they give away entire plot points in the trailer……

@JakeRaymond7

Жыл бұрын

@@jakethesneakergeek267 No kidding. I almost forgot what it was like to have a game pleasantly surprise me.

@sarahnade8663

Жыл бұрын

It's just Far Cry dude. Like really, why are we in a Harry Potter game just running around the woods fighting random monsters and taking down bandit camps?

@Giliver

Жыл бұрын

@@sarahnade8663is this a real question?

The game I dreamed of as a kid is finally here

@yourhandle7416

Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@wtfgaming7862

Жыл бұрын

👍

@evamarkoneszilvasy9997

Жыл бұрын

Good

@subhashchandra2008

Жыл бұрын

Good

@manojpattnaik5702

Жыл бұрын

Super

From a developer that was known for Disney games like Toy Story, Disney’s Cars, and Disney Infinity…. This is a MASSIVE LEAP forward!! Props to Avalanche Studios!!

@Sabarishnagappan

Жыл бұрын

They also worked on Mad Max, which is underrated IMO

@crazychimp1324

Жыл бұрын

Ooo I did like the cars game though , I was very little though

@StrawHatGuy_

Жыл бұрын

@Finesso never said it didn’t, I’m just stating that low sale games that most average gamers don’t play. Just Cause is known to be amazing

@brancracker

Жыл бұрын

@@Sabarishnagappan That’s a different Avalanche

@loansharks47

9 ай бұрын

@finnessco wrong studio 📢

The opening scene/mission with the thestrals showed me the care involved in making the game while simultaneously making me feel like I was on a mission with dumbledore

@henloitsdiego

Жыл бұрын

I literally yelled "Oh my god he's dead because I can see them now" I was instantly hooked

@MrRobertGillan

Жыл бұрын

@@henloitsdiego Such a great detail!

I was so scared this game would be too ambitious and a complete disaster, but seeing such a trustworthy source like this give an overwhelmingly positive review just made me so incredibly happy. Thank you ACG for your efforts in putting this review together! You provided a ton of relevant information without spoiling anything.

@KISS_MY_CONVERSE

Жыл бұрын

me too. Party at Hogwarts tonight at midnight🤣🤣🤣🤙🤙

@jcassidy900

Жыл бұрын

Fax I instantly picked it up after this review jus got deluxe edition for my steam deck gonna watch the movies while playing see you guys at midnight

@MattLumbur

Жыл бұрын

Hogwarts juices are flowing hard everywhere these days.

@hethen5846

Жыл бұрын

@@jcassidy900 same I really hope it runs well on the steam deck

@jcassidy900

Жыл бұрын

@@hethen5846 yea me 2...was in the rsteamdeck forum they was saying it ran ok but 9/10 valve will release a proton update for it should be easy to get deck verified lolz I hope

Im so happy this game seems well made and get favorable reviews. Just for the sanity of devs.

@Voldemorts.Nipple

Жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the games of all time

@Drip7914

Жыл бұрын

@@Voldemorts.Nipple dead meme bro it’s 2023

@ineedmoreflavour1955

Жыл бұрын

The devs deserve this game to blow up after the insanity levelled against them from the Trans community.

@vintageoriginallegit

Жыл бұрын

@@Voldemorts.Nipple just stop this annoying shit.

@Drip7914

Жыл бұрын

@@ineedmoreflavour1955 crazy thing is that Rowlings comments aren’t even extreme. She just said biological women are well… women and that men competing against women in the same sport is unfair. That’s literally common sense but it’s the 21st century so even facts offend it seems.

The game is incredible. They truly made the wizarding game that fans of the series dreamt of as they experienced it as a kid. I'm not the biggest hp fan, but this game is truly special

@homelander2243

Жыл бұрын

You could have this on the hardest difficulty and still breeze through this game while whacking off. They made it so their sped fanbase could play with no issue. 💀

@genxr1141

Жыл бұрын

@@homelander2243 just say you didn’t enjoy it and be on your way. easy =/= bad, i haven’t struggled with the combat at all and yeah it is pretty easy when you’ve played a lot of other games but this is still an amazing game with a great story, fleshed out open world and countless activities to dive into. combat isn’t everything.

@homelander2243

Жыл бұрын

@@genxr1141 nah. Not having any difficulty ruins games. Most of this fanbase might want to feel like 5 yr olds smashing toys together slobbering all over yourselves as you go “i win!” But regular people do not. Easy=bad

@dienekesn9312

Жыл бұрын

@@homelander2243 just say you haven't played it and you just heard that from another person.

@homelander2243

Жыл бұрын

@@dienekesn9312 just admit you threw your money in a fire. Had it free day 1

Definitely the biggest surprise was the combat and it being actually fairly challenging I REALLY like that the difficulties aren't just health increases and are literally just better AI with more interesting encounters

@ExeErdna

Жыл бұрын

Seeing how mobs that can WILL try to flank and use different approches. Like the armors, some will Leap, others will approach and then some will hang back and throw their weapons. Most games would just have them lumber towards you as you circle strafe them

@GG256_

Жыл бұрын

This is all good design and programming. For example, check out how enemies aggro towards a player and have a set path in games like soulsborne or Bethesda RPGs. Like the comment above me said, enemies will just lumber aimlessly at you with barely any tactics. The moveset can vary, but that's usually all.

@tamtri6218

Жыл бұрын

ok

@dynestis2875

Жыл бұрын

As opposed to figuretively so?

@Jangocat

Жыл бұрын

It's actually not, it's REALLY easy, even on hard mode. It IS entertaining. That is why modders have made harder modes.

These DEVS and creators deserve so much credit for actually delivering on what so many of us have wanted. Such a small name too!!

@Baronnax

Жыл бұрын

True. Makes me feel like a 9y.o. playing Chamber of Secrets for the first time again.

@Voldemorts.Nipple

Жыл бұрын

@@Baronnax FeelsGladMan

@dominicp9296

Жыл бұрын

Agreed 100% and all the bullshit they been dealing with because the left absolutely hates jk Rowling because she said one thing. Men are men and women are women biologically. That's what she said and it's true biologically. With all the political b.s. they absolutely deserved to win and I hope they do

@maskeno

Жыл бұрын

Huh, I thought it was made by avalanche studios, but apparently there's a difference.

@sholva6809

Жыл бұрын

Well it is usually the unknown devs that give us great games

I just can't express how great it is that you cover sound. So many reviewers don't even consider tackling it. Not everyone has an ear for sound, but its such an important part of a game.

@willbearheart1356

Жыл бұрын

You new here?

@netwatch7261

Жыл бұрын

​@@willbearheart1356 if you're not new, you better not compliment someone's style..

@willbearheart1356

Жыл бұрын

@@netwatch7261 What are you on about?

@NeThZOR

Жыл бұрын

@@willbearheart1356 hey grumpy kid, perhaps complimenting ACG can still be done whether you are a new or 'veteran' watcher. Get out

@willbearheart1356

Жыл бұрын

@@NeThZOR You sure are overly sensitive. And apparently you blow things way out of proportion. Your lack of discipline is shining through, so maybe get a grip.

ACG dropping consistent quality reviews. The game I dreamed of as a kid is finally here. Happy week for many, I’m sure

@lycu3093

Жыл бұрын

ok

This game is such a breath of fresh air in an era of games that overpromise and underdeliver.

@Doomed2Follow

Жыл бұрын

Bot comment

@ChokyoDK

Жыл бұрын

@@Doomed2Follow no

@luctan881

Жыл бұрын

ok

@duchuynhvuong1733

Жыл бұрын

ok

@hieuhoangthanh6814

Жыл бұрын

ok

Comparing the open world to a mullet was absolute poetry.

@ACGreviews

Жыл бұрын

It really is too

@Tigerjunky93

Жыл бұрын

@@ACGreviews crap like this is why you are my favorite reviewer. Ever

@davidwhite206

Жыл бұрын

@@ACGreviews How you come up with the metaphors and similes that you do is masterful use of imagination and the English language.

Feeling very relieved that this game seems to be getting great reviews. One of those games that I was hesitant about getting excited over until people actually got their hands on the finished product

@bambinosto

Жыл бұрын

What scared me was how little they showed of the story and that it somehow is getting a Switch port.

@DonDadda45

Жыл бұрын

Cyberpunk also got great reviews before release..

@craigtrish2011

Жыл бұрын

@@bambinosto what do you mean somehow? plenty of big games are on the switch. Grow up

@DaymiianSFT

Жыл бұрын

@@craigtrish2011 lmao

@BigALBoomer

Жыл бұрын

@@DonDadda45 reviewers couldn’t use their own footage it’s a completely different scenario

I think a great idea for a sequel would be adding a sort of mass effect style party system where you can have two of your homies following you around, who have different strengths and weaknesses, and you choose who to bring along based on what you're expecting to run into, or just who you would like to have along because they're a fun/interesting character.

@zjoee

Жыл бұрын

"Can we talk later? I have to do some calibrations on my broom."

@ShahbazBokhari

Жыл бұрын

This would allow so many options for character stories. Wow. Like a proper game. O_O What the heck.

@mosesdouglas4325

Жыл бұрын

@@zjoee Garrus 😆

@prodjoku

Жыл бұрын

Could be dlc down the line

@UndeniedReal

Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea!

I'm so happy to hear the actual gameplay mechanics are considered top notch by all reviewers.

Harry Potter isn't my thing but this game has looked solid since I saw screens for it. I'm not surprised it's a good game and getting 50 hrs out of it is impressive.

@disarray8244

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I'm not the biggest fan of HP (although I've seen all the movies) but this game just looks too good to not play.

@Shadow__133

Жыл бұрын

Same. I will try as it has a little Witcher vibe to it, I think.

@mihailcirlig8187

Жыл бұрын

@@disarray8244 The movies are kinda mid, the first three were good but the other ones butchered a lot of things, you could read the books, you will enjoy it far far more

@JoryKorvid

Жыл бұрын

Actually you guys might want to try entertainment not specifically aimed at young children.

@treyware5826

Жыл бұрын

Same here

This review alone just made my year. The only review I need to know that I won't be disappointed in the game I've always wanted.

@ExtremeMeinung

Жыл бұрын

Sad CyberPunk 2077 in 2020 and Battlefield 2042 in 2021 noises.

@vikaskumarpatel5017

Жыл бұрын

I never waited for a game in my life, except this one. All the other games just released and they were amazing. This is the first time I want it to be amazing. The 2 year delay actually make sense now.

@suddenimpulse030

Жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeMeinung BF 2042 is finally good now. It was bad for far too long but they finally fixed it up

@thorshumate3859

Жыл бұрын

@@suddenimpulse030 its still bad, just not as bad

@paulprules

Жыл бұрын

Is this review AI generated? ) It sure seems like that)

53 hours, game complete. Its amazing. Buy it. Ignore the blue haired screeching.

@datdus5524

Жыл бұрын

Did you play on pc or?

I love how the classroom thing is not just tacked on. Sounds like an actual part of the world. So excited for this.

@homelander2243

Жыл бұрын

Love how the first 3 minutes of gameplay was just all the birds flying in place. gonna be a great release💀💀

@MtpMuzik

Жыл бұрын

@@homelander2243 youre goofy

@homelander2243

Жыл бұрын

@@MtpMuzik so is this game

@MtpMuzik

Жыл бұрын

@@homelander2243 how many comments u gonna leave? just dont play it if u wanna act like a weirdo

@homelander2243

Жыл бұрын

@@MtpMuzik I’m not don’t worry bout that. As many as I want because I’m getting a reaction you dog $hit brained sped.

The visual style is justified and pleasant enough for an openworld scale.

About 18 hours in, and im absolutely loving it. As someone who has always enjoyed Harry Potter, the little touches/easter eggs are really good.

@matguimond92

Жыл бұрын

you only have 7 hours to go lmao story is 25 hours long at best

@TedTheAtheist

Жыл бұрын

So I should get it?

@markhowell9440

Жыл бұрын

@@matguimond92 nothing wrong with that, better than dragging a game out and getting bored

@matguimond92

Жыл бұрын

@@markhowell9440 Elden Ring goes on for hundreds of hours didn't see anyone complaining about getting bored over that.

@markhowell9440

Жыл бұрын

@@matguimond92 so every game needs to be 100s of hours long then? Some games work being that length, this one wouldn't.

Thanks for this video review. You went into detail, without just giving the standard 5 minute video review. Thank you for all that you do. Very much appreciated.

Blurring potential spoilers is always such an appreciated move. Great review!

@creaminthebank

Жыл бұрын

@@Luke_SkywaIker …and your father is Darth Vader. Back at you right there brother!!!!

@SH19922x

Жыл бұрын

Professor fig ends up being the wamping willow in disguise and professor black is an animagus and turns into aragogs wife

@TheWefikus

Жыл бұрын

@@Luke_SkywaIker goddamit Luke, go back to being dead

@Luke_SkywaIker

Жыл бұрын

@@creaminthebank THATS NOT TRUE THATS IMPOSSIBLE

@user-ek1wh4by4i

Жыл бұрын

@@Luke_SkywaIker nah it’s actually true i bet the the game trust me bro

Imagine if combat worked this way in Harry Potter movies, people getting juggled and thrown around (or smashed multiple times on the ground) and Harry knowing more than 3 spells throughout all his education

So glad this game turned out great. The devs did an excellent job with this and it's fantastic to see JK Rowling's world envisioned like this. Thanks as always for the thorough review.

Never was a Potter fan, but this just seems like a pinnacle of gaming, wizard sim, world building and exploration a cool huge castle. Cant wait to play it tomorrow!

@omgIoIwtf

Жыл бұрын

Id recommend watching all the films and trying your darnedest to become a fan, promise you the game hits way harder if your invested in the world. Everyone is like oh wow while we’re all like OH WOW!

@denizserin9446

Жыл бұрын

@@omgIoIwtf so you recommend watching the series before playing it yes?

@lucassiders7309

Жыл бұрын

@@denizserin9446 Tbh I don't think there is much you're missing out if you skip all that (like for the story of the game, the Harry Potter content is very enjoyable) because Hogwarts Legacy takes place over 100 years before the mainstream stuff.

@Waspinmymind

Жыл бұрын

Please research Jk, rolling as a person before supporting anything that gives her money.

@denizserin9446

Жыл бұрын

@@Waspinmymind if it was something illegal the game wouldn’t be published, I am not interested what jk Rowling did. You support numerous harmful people or organizations by buying things. By doing what you say I won’t be able to buy anything

I have to say, I really like the number values for damage are digestible, so to speak. I get the Vegas-style glam for every one-hit skeleton in Vampire Survivors being worth 3 billion points, but just seeing the number "6" pop up for a direct wand hit in this video honestly hit just right; when another hit shows "30," it does feel that much more clear how significant it is.

@KyriosHeptagrammaton

Жыл бұрын

I believe that if the lowest damage amount in your game isn't 1, you should divide all the numbers by a common denumerator until it is.

@thegreatpoo2electricboogal318

Жыл бұрын

I agree! I always enjoy smaller numbers for that reason. After like 10k it just doesn't have the same impact.

@purvdragon-sensei

Жыл бұрын

Early Borderlands 3 was like this too, then I was seeing 1M per punch from Amara and it barely dented the enemy’s health bar which slowly killed all motivation to go on.

@Balomis

Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite parts of the earlier RPG-based Paper Mario games too. Large numbers used just for flashy-ness negatively impact the user experience

@MikeBonefig

Жыл бұрын

This is how the Dragon Quest series has always approached damage values, and it's appreciated.

Man it looks amazing. The detail in this game is really impressive.

@samiulislam1791

Жыл бұрын

It look like 2012 graphics. Even Witcher 3 which was released almost 8 years ago had superior graphics and details than this one.

@stevenewsom3269

Жыл бұрын

@@samiulislam1791 holy hyperbole!

Жыл бұрын

@@samiulislam1791 It's a ps4 and xbox one title too so don't act surprised, all games released on that generation of consoles won't look far better one from another.

@blartboy1695

Жыл бұрын

@@samiulislam1791 cringe

@beaconing7689

Жыл бұрын

@@samiulislam1791 Are you half blind?

The FOV scares me, I'll play on PC but nowadays a narrow FoV happens way too often, especially in crappy ports, FoV setting is a must in all video games.

You and SkillUp are my most trusted opinions online and If at least one of you is really into a game, I'm pretty sure I'm going to enjoy it. If you're both really into it, even better! But just hearing your reaction alone lets me know that this is the game I hope it would be and looking forward to diving in.

@goldmark25

Жыл бұрын

OMG same! Its funny too cause sometimes there is a game where both of their reviews are complete opposites but that kinda shows that these reviews are honest because you know that different experiences and feelings towards the game will happen and it helps to see both sides

@MasterJangleLeg

Жыл бұрын

I've had my issues with SkillUp lately. Guy seems to be being influenced and delving more into the politics of things.

@smokeemifyagotem8851

Жыл бұрын

@@MasterJangleLeg he loves destiny. That’s all that’s needed to be said. He’s a jackass

@belladonnasbat5816

Жыл бұрын

Skillup is a bot at video game. Can't take him seriously

@synth_pulse3098

Жыл бұрын

@@belladonnasbat5816lol I guess

I love that you include your time played in these reviews. That’s a big help - especially for an open world game. Hearing that it still felt fresh after that amount of time is a huge Pro on my list.

@jonny-b4954

Жыл бұрын

That's one of best features on Xbox Game Pass on PC. It shows you the average completion time, the average longplay completion time and the average 100% playtime.

@cheoa1473

Жыл бұрын

ok

I’m glad this game turned out to be better than I originally thought. The first couple of trailers for the game made me nervous. Technical issues as far as lag and pop-in. It looked completely unfinished when it was shown off. One of the rare cases where a game looks, feels, and plays better than originally shown off. Generally, the case is often the opposite. Very excited for this game.

This might be one of the few games that I play in 4K mode rather than performance. I just really want to be immersed and catch the beauty of it.

Thanks ACG, I really appreciate having a reviewer that I trust. You’ve never done me wrong!

Sir. you should have way more subscribers! it's been like 10yrs, since I've always waited for your reviews, if I'm not too sure about a game. The level of commitment paired with your impartiality (meaning that even if the vast majority of the other channels will please a bad game, you won't betray your viewers), when it comes down to any of your game's analysis, it's what kept me coming back to this channel, like a moth to a flame. Respect!

I think it's funny that a 1-2 second pause to open the doors leading outside is a con when it's obviously loading. That kind of a loading screen/time 10 years ago would've been amazing.

I'm a developer and i know how hard it is to make a game like this.. So happy for the team, congrats !

@VAL3NTIN3

Жыл бұрын

Im a janitor for a developers office, and you just said what was on my mind. Congrats 👏🎉

@estelle4778

Жыл бұрын

what do you think about the empty open world trend? basically, make copy paste of same quest Make map showing task list of what to do-> player are doing trask , no longer immersion of enjoying exploring game copy paste npc, content and quest-? how do you feel ?

@supertrendymoneymaker0722

Жыл бұрын

Yea definitely can see how hard it is to develop an awesome game like this! There is an incredible amount of animations from even the tiniest details! This game looks 👀 CPU intensive, and I am shocked that this game is cross Gen! Can’t imagine how the PS4 and Xbox One version performance runs. When I get my PS5 I will get God of War and This game nuff said👍

@abbe9641

Жыл бұрын

Iam a family member of a janitor for a developers office and this really hit home, congrats 🥳

@netanelaker4437

Жыл бұрын

Why did you put a token trans? Either do it right or don't do it

My main concern was combat, glad to see that's not terrible or even bad here. A close second was content, I would've really felt let down by a 15-20 hour experience, so glad there's content in the game too

The power that ACG has over all of my video game purchases should be studied by psychologists.

@DV-ou1yu

Жыл бұрын

Lmao Gotta become an independent thinker man before he recommends something you end up hating.

@otum337

Жыл бұрын

Richard Perloff dynamics of persuasion has the answers you seek my friend

@joejimmy9074

Жыл бұрын

Acg didn’t mention the penalty of $10 launch date for people that don’t pay more. This alone this beyond 💩 practice by publishers should never be supported and made a standard

@dood610365

Жыл бұрын

@@DV-ou1yu issa joke lol

@DV-ou1yu

Жыл бұрын

@Chris Anderson I have as a result become the joke 🤣🤣🤣

No one is talking about Avalanche Software and their shaky history with games. This developer was actually shut down in 2016 until WB bought them and re-opened the studio. Look at what they were able to produce with this game. It’s actually pretty incredible to see and I’m happy WB isn’t trying to pull another “Shadow of War.” If you know, you know.

@bofett74

Жыл бұрын

The Just Cause games were pretty good overall. Mad Max was stellar. So, I'm not surprised the game is good, but I am surprised at how good. They definitely stepped up their game here.

@SGlenn97

Жыл бұрын

@@bofett74 You’re thinking of Avalanche Studios, they’re the ones who made Mad Max, Just Cause, etc. The developers behind Hogwarts is Avalanche Software, they developed the Disney Infinity games, and really not much else.

@bofett74

Жыл бұрын

@@SGlenn97 Oh wow. All this time, I've been dumb. Thanks for the clarity. Cheers.

Great review, just got a recommendation of your channel through a friend. Awesome quality, pacing and a very nice voice to listen to. I subbed and will look into the rest of your videos. If this is the standard of your reviews this will be the go to channel to watch them.

I couldnt have been happier when i saw a notification from my most trusted reviewer! Thanks for all the great work that you do. Super excited for this one!

Its really nice seeing the damage numbers so simple and not 23,456,000

@RaifSeverence

Жыл бұрын

Only Disgaea and mobile rpgs do that kind of damage though.

@Billy_Gazepis

Жыл бұрын

@@RaifSeverence Latest assassins creed games had big numbers.

I noticed what you said about the soundtrack as well before I saw this video. I appreciated that about the game as well. I would hear a familiar chord arrangement, but it's actually an original score. When you said that I felt understood lml.

look whoever either wrote the script or adlibbed for this video, you did a fantastic job. ignoring the actual game you dialogue was simply wonderful, the words used and the analogies were fantastic, great job, from the bottom of my druken heart

Karrak.... doesn't it just feel good to have a major video game release and just be what it says on the tin for once? And to come from a lesser-known, lesser pedigree developer and see them produce such an artful and well-executed labor of love and just give it to the world like, "We think this is pretty cool, we'd love for you to enjoy it." Feels good, man. Thanks always for the detailed and insightful/thoughtful review as always. (Sorry if I spelled your name wrong, was from memory lol.)

@Walamonga1313

Жыл бұрын

Especially so soon after garbage like Forspoken lol

One review I was definitely looking forward to, and just in the nick of time. Never pre-ordered, but you set my mind at ease - Thanks, brother! 😊

Karak the fact you blur the text to not spoil the game it's what differentiates you from the rest 👏

Re-viewed this review after beating the game, and it's absolutely spot on. There's so much to this game, and it hits both the references to the Harry Potter films & books, but also is just a really solid game. As ACG points out, the combat is interesting and at times difficult. The exploration isn't in-your-face with fetch quests sending you all over the map, it's subtle by making you want to find something you haven't found yet. It's worth noting that parts of my map are still dark after having beat the game!

Thank you for giving your thorough review. I can always count on you to actually help us know what to expect. (Wish I could phrase that better. I know that's what a review is, just saying that you seem to be one of the only reviewers who does every facet.)

This is a wonderful review. You have really refined your review style lately to provide lots of information, getting your point across while being entertaining, precise and relatively concise (for a 20+ minute video). I can tell this video and script were well edited and I appreciate it! Thank you,

@jarlwhiterun7478

Жыл бұрын

Refined*

@evanstrong4064

Жыл бұрын

@@jarlwhiterun7478 yep thats what i meant, thanks!

I can report the PC version does indeed have adjustable FOV settings. It's still not great. I can also report as have a bunch of other users on Steam, the game has a ton of stability and performance issues. I can normally play Dx12 games with Ray Tracing turned on with medium settings & DLSS set to Balanced, on a 2560x1080 monitor 60hz RTX 2080 32gb ddr5 I5 9700k & on a Samsung 2TB Evo M.2 drive and I'm still getting sub 30 fps in rooms where I'm the only character on screen. And that's with ray tracing turned off. But otherwise a phenomenal game! Review was spot on!!

14:00 Luckily, that tight FOV is not at all a problem if you play in UWQHD.

This is the best review of this game so far by a lot. Such great detail and explanations.

50 hours into it? You rock man. Thanks for the overview, this game has gradually gone from something I had next to no interest in to one of my more anticipated titles of the year... looking forward to hopping in this week!

20:07 Prolactin inhibitor or Testastrone shots! 🤣🤣💀

You forgot to mention how at the end Harry Potter runs in and says "Wow this really was a Hogwarts Legacy"

Your reviews are the best of the best. Love the details. Thank you ACG!

I'm at a point where I just need your opinions on a game before I decide to buy or not, no other reviews tell it like you do! Thanks for helping me get excited enough to pre-order Legacy.

Just wanted to say thank you for reviewing the game based on the merits of the game and not on the bullshit social commentary surrounding the game. You're the best.

Moving the audio samples to the end of the video has been such a nice change. Thanks for the years of quality reviews!

Wow. A ultra-hyped game that's not a let-down? Color me surprised! Good job Hogwarts Legacy Devs and company!

@fukgenz8392

Жыл бұрын

It is a let down lmfao. They sponsored is why they're acting like this. Hince how they got it early

@meadRL

Жыл бұрын

@@fukgenz8392 not how that works

@chasebaker4870

Жыл бұрын

@@fukgenz8392 you are either young or really dense lol

@malek008

Жыл бұрын

@@fukgenz8392 clearly watch acg plenty........

@Walamonga1313

Жыл бұрын

Elden Ring *exists*

First game I've been genuinely looking forward to playing since, well, the latest COD Modern warfare 2. Strange comparison I know, but not if you look at it from a graphics and combat perspective. This just has much more magic to it (pun intended). In terms of self-created story, this has incredible potential. Great review as always ACG. This is why I am subbed and seem to always like. Keep it up brother. Well Done, by them and you.

I watched this review about a week ago and was a bit suspicious of the cons. I bought it yesterday and played it a ton! I love it! I came back to this review today and agree with this review 100%. The cons are cons, but negligible for me in comparison to the fun in having. What I haven't tried is remapping keybinds (pc here). I like ESDF, and having multiple buttons within each is better. Luckily this game has the counter mechanic that the Batman series or Shadow of Mordor series has, meaning when an attack comes in, just hit the dodge button or shield button to get away for free. The character does move forward with every attack though, so midway to the end of the fight, you're standing where you're enemy started. Super annoying. Spot on review!

I'm shocked by how good this looks. I really thought I was going to hold it against them leaving Quidditch out.

Ahh, how refreshing to hear this in this age of video games! Thank you, sir. It's hard to keep excitement for games going when the expectations devs present us with never come to fruition. This video was a great way to start my day.

There is a slider FOV on PC. Max you can add is +20

I disagree with "new" feeling. After few hours and initial amazement, game bored me to death with it's FarCry esque collectibles and meaningles sidequests, while also locking some content behind chores. Really, combat gets repetetive, there is nothing meaningful that unlocks it further, you just have your spells that you already have (except forbidden ones) within few hours, and that is all. Enemies don't pose greater threat, unblockables are easy to dodge, parry is too OP - especially when specced into. As much as I like depiction of HP world in this title, it's far from being higher than 7/10.

I'm so glad this is good. We've been desperately grasping for a fantastic Harry Potter gaming experience for 2 decades now and it seems to have finally arrived.

@CynicalNarcissist

Жыл бұрын

@CyberHarleySamuraiRealiti no1 cares cry more

@MrKnilchking

Жыл бұрын

@CyberHarleySamuraiRealiti cry harder

@VyxelOP

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@CyberHarleySamuraiRealiti Cus I'm sure that's explicitly worse than buying products from companies that bankroll human rights violations like child labor, forced labor, criminally low income, sexual abuse in the workplace, etc. on top of putting more money in billionaires pockets so they can continue to live hedonistic lifestyles and pay off officials to give them advantages over small business owners which they don't need, just want for extra bonus money. Gotta collect all dem yachts while funding essential slavery in other parts of the world. So yeah, lets feel guilty about buying a game where some of the profits go to some author in royalties whose opinions you find distasteful and abhorrent.

@Sadows12

Жыл бұрын

@CyberHarleySamuraiRealiti m8 we live in a capitalist society. give it up and just play the game.

@lorecow88

Жыл бұрын

@CyberHarleySamuraiRealiti You’re projecting incredibly hard.

i hope that they have accessibility features like i discovered with the Forspoken demo, because i struggle with timing all the time and combat that requires timing sounds like it's going to make me too tense and give me lots of problems.

I would've really liked to hear about PC controls specifically, how the default mapping is, can you re-bind keys, and does it feel okay or is it basically built around a controller? Anyway thanks for the review.

@supereinstien001

Жыл бұрын

You can rebind keys freely. PC controls are a bit clunky but okay once you get used to them. You'll need to play around a bit to figure out what works best for you though

7:05 damn that move looks satisfying to use

Was so happy to see that you had released a review for this game! I’ve been waiting for this game for a very long time like many others. I always love your reviews! The one question I had was how big the world feels. Sorry if you mentioned that, and I just missed it.

Damn. This is way above what I expected. Glad to hear it's well worth getting right away. Thank you for the review ACG. Nowadays if there is one reviewer I can trust it's you.

@Karlach_

Жыл бұрын

I trust him and Skill Up, that's about it

@robertlaidlaw4592

Жыл бұрын

honestly expected it to be boring but this sounds interesting.

@weswatson4616

Жыл бұрын

@The Boulder takes issue with that comment those are the two that I trust. I USED to try and watch AngryJoe, but he doesn't really do game reviews anymore.

@iDivinity117

Жыл бұрын

@@Karlach_ I'm up and down with Skill up, but that's why I watch a number of reviewers to get the full picture. If you just watch one, you only see their perspective. If you always share the same opinion with them, then that's great! I personally like to hear from multiple sources first.

@HighLanderPonyYT

Жыл бұрын

Misspelled G Fuel Joe. Lol

This is seriously emotional for me, I can`t put into words, the fact that the best reviewer felt so good about a game that is so important to me, Ive been waiting to experience hogwarts like this all my life, its an amazing feeling.... also absolutely weird that I was playing rdr2 while waiting for Hogwarts legacy and thinking "If only they played rdr2 and tried to make the world just a LITTLE like it" lmao, so good, I can't wait.

I had no expectations, my take was wait for review (and I will wait for a few more reviewers). But I seems that is it at least good game I will for sure pick up. Technically if I will be able to settle with something like 1440p with VRR I will be happy (I have no problem fiddling with the settings). I’m happy for the devs and many didn’t believe they can deliver, I had my doubts too.

"The mullet of open world games." Classic line!

I've been very skeptical about this game but I'm glad the devs seemingly managed to pull it off.

So glad this looks dope af! I had high hopes for Forspoken, but - well. The spell system of the Harry Potter universe is deffo one of my favourites, with Jack Vance's Dying World taking the number one spot. Gonna pick this game up the moment I am done with this semester's tests.

Really love your style of writing reviews. I got a good chuckle out of comments like "a Ron-Weasley type broom" and the MC's parents spending too long at a free love festival lol.

Bought it. I'm 38 and mostly understand the world but kind don't. Yet it looks so interesting and involved. I've never got into typical cultural Phenomenons Say like Star Wars But Harry Potter Even for an adult who usually doesn't like this type of stuff, Is Harry Potter Has something special. Now I see that it has combat that is more then respectable. Idk it just looks special and seems to work as You expect a trip away game to work

I actually burst out laughing at the "you get to walk with the exaggerated swagger of a Hogwarts student" 🤣🤣🤣 Great review as always, but that caught me off guard 😂

@dq8a

Жыл бұрын

Amazing joke, definitely flew over some heads that aren't all-time gamers. Good stuff

@vewyscawymonsta

Жыл бұрын

Gaming journos at their...finest? Worst? Still not sure yet.

Your review was what I was waiting for. Not a huge Harry Potter fan but always found the hogwarts and potter lore interesting. Just got the deluxe!

I hope that this game serves as a foundation for later games for the franchise.

The Incredible depth and absolute humor in this has won you a subscriber!

I come to this video that was uploaded 14 minutes ago. This video is roughly 23 minutes long. And I already see 21 dislikes. Are some people just going on the video, clicking dislike and leaving? I really shouldn't be surprised anymore.

@willbearheart1356

Жыл бұрын

How are you seeing dislikes?

@justinrazon7200

Жыл бұрын

@@willbearheart1356 It's a chrome extension. KZread removed it for everyone else because reasons but some people like seeing the dislike count (like me) so people "fixed" it.

@willbearheart1356

Жыл бұрын

@@justinrazon7200 ah alright, I see. Shame you can't get it on the app.

The world building and design is simply stunning!! Not even an Harry Potter fan but this looks great in gameplay and graphical wise. **Hats off**

@XiLock_Alotx

Жыл бұрын

Let’s hope that visual brilliance maintains during the performance mode(60fps).

@tel7625

Жыл бұрын

Same, early videos the graphics looked average, but this review just dispelled that, it looks stunning and the world looks amazing to explore.

@GradietPanda12345

Жыл бұрын

Graphics look dated

@Edwins1984

Жыл бұрын

@@tel7625 Yeah same here, good to see an improvement instead of further downgrading the whole thing. Only thing that missed the mark are some faces but yeah i can live with that :)

Can anybody confirm which, if any, HUD elements can be switched off? Cant remember the last time I even looked at a minimap in a game. I dont need the clutter bottom right either once I've learned the controls, and I really dont like highlighted enemies, and numbers flying off them every hit. First thing i do whenever playing a new Ubisoft game, is switch all these elements off for a more immersive experience. Hopefully these devs have given us similar HUD customisation.

@CityBoi954

Жыл бұрын

The mini map definitely can be removed, It's how I play it. Idk about the spells though.

@Romanplaystation

Жыл бұрын

@@CityBoi954 Chedrs Zigzag. 👊

All of the animations look absolutely stunning. Can't wait to play this title!

I'm not a Harry Potter fan but this game really looks fun. I may check it out in the future. Thanks for another great review. I clicked so fast. 😆

It's good enough that it offers a lot of activities showed in the films, so the fan of the franchise can immerse themselves from the world of HP, which the OG HP titles in PS1 and PS2 did w/ platforming and puzzle solving. Like mandrake and spell class, and quidditch.

@PikaLink91

Жыл бұрын

...but can you fly a car while outrunning a train?

@willbearheart1356

Жыл бұрын

There is no quidditch, according to the devs.

@R3TR0J4N

Жыл бұрын

@@willbearheart1356 gad dang it

@R3TR0J4N

Жыл бұрын

@@PikaLink91 sadly it deviates from the narrative of Harry himself. Since you can use gryphons to fast travel hope so lol

Great review! This game looks better than I anticipated. I really appreciated your commentary on the music. A good soundtrack and audio make or break a game for me and I have always liked that your channel pays attention to that. Thank you for sharing.

Having played quite a lot of the game so far, it's for sure an 8 or 8.5 out of 10 for me. The game has issues in terms of variety and the odd glitch which is to be expected from any big game in all honesty but overall the game is very good. I feel bad for Avalanche who haven't done anything wrong themselves but whose game will now be subject to endless discussions and arguments about something not related at all to the game they made. I hope they get the chance to make a sequel or some DLC and really work on what is already an impressive base of work.

Something that I haven't seen in any reviews so far, are the dungeons. Would you say they are diverse and plentiful? I'm definitely looking forward to exploring each cave or secret passage I come across.

@jarlwhiterun7478

Жыл бұрын

Unnecessary comma.

This game is actually amazing. The combat is so good. It really makes you feel like a strong spell caster. The block and parrys and flashy spells and color usage. The combat is so good. The world is so good. The everything is good

@rogerlee4126

Жыл бұрын

Well, the facial animation is quite bad

@secretagenttau2233

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerlee4126 except it's not

@mrfoodskater

Жыл бұрын

Stop hating trans people

@secretagenttau2233

Жыл бұрын

@@mrfoodskater I don't?

@stevequincy388

Жыл бұрын

@@mrfoodskater Playing a video game is somehow “Hating trans people?” Something is wrong with you, seek help.

Important question! Is it possible to turn off the HUD/choose which elements to keep on. or is it at least dynamic. I like customisation in for example Forbidden west.

The only reviewer I trust delivers once again

@haydensmith144

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

That's also what I noticed. The lack of companionship. The best possible way I can describe this is that I felt like I had no friends. Like a freelance classmate doing some stuff for people and getting a reward for it. Anyways, let's talk about the game. Felt quite similar tbh.

@UnkownSoldier100

Жыл бұрын

@GiRayne How are the ethics around this game complicated?

@UnkownSoldier100

Жыл бұрын

@GiRayne How many Harvey Weinstein produced movies do you still watch?

@oliviah4238

Жыл бұрын

@GiRayne Come on…🙄

my only problem is that they should have giving the player the choice to do mission with house mate as back up