Metro gave Hogwarts Legacy an 8/10, calling it “the best Harry Potter video game ever made” and one of the “most enjoyable open worlds ever explored.” The Guardian was less complimentary and gave it a mediocre 3/5 stars, arguing the game design is “competent but unspectacular,” while admitting that “magical moments” such as riding a Hippogriff and the game’s setting “rescue it from mediocrity.” It’s difficult to deny Avalanche has brilliantly captured the magic of the world of Harry Potter in what’s surely the series’ greatest video game.” VGC – who gave the game 4/5 – said: “It’s hard to argue against it being the strongest piece of Wizarding World media since the films concluded over a decade ago. GameRant said the game is “the best thing to come out of the Harry Potter franchise since the original books and movies.” It awarded it 4.5/5 for “perfectly capturing the aesthetic of the Harry Potter franchise” and cultivating “a special atmosphere that will leave franchise fans completely engrossed.” IGN US praised the game for capturing “all the excitement and wonder of the Wizarding World with its memorable new characters, challenging and nuanced combat, and a wonderfully executed Hogwarts student fantasy.”

IGN Portugal gave the game a perfect 10/10, while its US counterpart opted for a near-perfect 9/10. Review aggregator Metacritic shows Hogwarts Legacy currently sitting with an impressive 86% based on 42 reviews. While some critics have one or two minor complaints for the game – most notably some slight performance issues – the vast majority have been overwhelmingly positive.

READ MORE: 'Secret' eBay shop with discounts on your favourite snacks It appears that after months of anticipation among gamers and Harry Potter fans, the game does in fact live up to its hype. The review embargo lifted on Monday (February 6), and the praise has come flooding in. It is expected to be one of the biggest games of the year, and expectations are extremely high, reports the MEN.

The open-world video game – set within the world of Harry Potter – is available on PC and consoles from Friday, February 10. Hogwarts Legacy is finally just a day away, as gamers around the world are eagerly waiting to take their first steps inside the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry.

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