The FINAL Verdict On Hogwarts Legacy...

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  • čas přidán 6. 02. 2023
  • The much anticipated Harry Potter game is finally here! As someone who has no level of interest in the franchise despite multiple attempts, I went into this with the hopes of being able to finally understand what people around me have been enjoying for years. Is Hogwarts Legacy as enjoyable for the non-Harry Potter fan as it is for the diehards? I aim to answer that along with delivering some thoughts on my experience thus far.
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  • @nighthawk244
    @nighthawk244 Před rokem +359

    This game sets the bar for what a licensed game should be. It fulfills the fantasy of being in that universe and for most licensed games thats exactly what I want

    • @jerrithegentlemen6070
      @jerrithegentlemen6070 Před rokem +22

      The Batman series set the bar for what licensed games should like, along with the Star Wars series

    • @benjaminuberfall7420
      @benjaminuberfall7420 Před rokem

      !!!!

    • @supremeasura3358
      @supremeasura3358 Před rokem +8

      @@jerrithegentlemen6070is that why we got Gotham Knights?

    • @pruittofallgames121
      @pruittofallgames121 Před rokem

      @@supremeasura3358 got em

    • @raulrojas9253
      @raulrojas9253 Před rokem +4

      @@supremeasura3358 The rockstar Arkham games, Gotham knights was not made by them.
      People are morons, we have many license games that have "set" the bar before, many many times. Yes one of them was the Batman Arkham series, South park duology and some Starwars games, this game enters in those game categories, but is still just another open world game with look, meh, for Harry Potter fan its probably a dream come true, but for others meh, good.

  • @bluedragon77
    @bluedragon77 Před rokem +49

    I have to say as a non harry potter fan( i have watched all of the movies at some point, but i dont know the lore, collect anything etc) This game has actually made me a fan.. Those opening hours while slow, were just incredible to me, walking around the absolutely massive castle, finding hidden secrets and hallways, watching all the cool things going on in the background etc. Even as a non fan where i am sure a lot went over my head, it was still super interesting to be a part of..

  • @joelmorford1190
    @joelmorford1190 Před rokem +239

    I've been playing all night. Haven't been to bed yet ! I love this game. Captures the spirit and tone of the books perfectly.

    • @captainobvious1252
      @captainobvious1252 Před rokem

      All night? Either you have no job or you’re just a kid with no life.

    • @Skeletoncross
      @Skeletoncross Před rokem +8

      The game is perfect honestly. My gf got me it

    • @captainobvious1252
      @captainobvious1252 Před rokem +2

      @@Skeletoncross lol don’t ever confess shit like that.

    • @maclion3714
      @maclion3714 Před rokem +1

      Yea same. Game is amazing. Can't wait to get off work to play.

    • @thehunter7422
      @thehunter7422 Před rokem +4

      Same lol went to bed like at 3 AM and didn't realize how much time passed by 🤣. This game has so much charm to it . Devs did an awesome job so far for what I've played

  • @TheGravityShifter
    @TheGravityShifter Před rokem +357

    I think most of us going in are Harry Potter fans and Avalanche knew who this was for, so for me as a HP fan, what you speak of is pretty promising. I also pretty much half expected the classes to be more or less like that. I pretty much expected it myself to be like Bully where they are more or less Skill Enhancements or something for gameplay rather than just learning something useful like what Pokemon Scarlet and Violet did. I plan to get the Deluxe Edition once a few patches roll in.

    • @MrMattyPlays
      @MrMattyPlays  Před rokem +57

      Bully is a great comparison to make.

    • @TheGravityShifter
      @TheGravityShifter Před rokem +7

      @@MrMattyPlays I enjoyed that style of class system personally so I'm glad about this!

    • @elvangulley3210
      @elvangulley3210 Před rokem +2

      Harry Potter fans overwhelming support homophobia transphobia and bigotry

    • @TheGravityShifter
      @TheGravityShifter Před rokem +52

      @@elvangulley3210 And those people calling them out for being those things are overwhelmingly judgemental and toxic. So obviously the fans aren't gonna care about being called ists and phobes lest they be thin skinned. Another CZcamsr made a very strong point regarding this controversy. "Shut your phone off and the drama disappears." That one quote goes to show how "smoke and mirrors" most of this controversial stuff we see on Social Media really is when put into practice.

    • @rad6666
      @rad6666 Před rokem +8

      Should have made a lord of the rings open world, much more material.

  • @Allaiya.
    @Allaiya. Před rokem +17

    I always crack up when the cutscenes come up and all the students are wearing their standard Hogwarts school cloaks and my girl is having none of that.
    I love all the cosmetic options with the gear. 😂

  • @gainsgamingginger2177
    @gainsgamingginger2177 Před rokem +3

    Matty - "Game has a slow opening.
    2 minutes into game - *attacked by a fucking dragon, and fighting stone knight chess pieces*
    okay Matty.

  • @albertbickel2585
    @albertbickel2585 Před rokem +21

    Mr Matty your charisma is infectious and I enjoy your content. Thank you for entertaining me my good sir

  • @sombrerosamuraistreams
    @sombrerosamuraistreams Před rokem +131

    I'm no Harry Potter fan but I feel like I will enjoy all of this. I'm my own character in my own Hogwarts story and I love that idea

    • @ashroskell
      @ashroskell Před rokem +2

      Yeah, it’s not really my jam either, but I get why people are so delighted with it. Especially in a world where the industry standard seems to be to release broken games and lock content behind paywalls. It looks finished, sparkly and Harry Potteresque, so what more do you need? I’m curious to see what people have to say about the story and characters, given they’re mostly all new? Wondering if the fans will enjoy it as much from that perspective?

    • @conformistbastard9842
      @conformistbastard9842 Před rokem

      Sounds like a fan to me lol

  • @cmad2345
    @cmad2345 Před rokem +12

    First game in a long time that actually exceeded the hype !

  • @Yassin10312
    @Yassin10312 Před rokem +26

    I appreciate this review and feel confident about my pre-order

    • @MrMattyPlays
      @MrMattyPlays  Před rokem +6

      Awesome!

    • @Yassin10312
      @Yassin10312 Před rokem +1

      I also know to run through the beginning before I come let my daughter play, she'll probably get distracted 😆

  • @lanawilliams7615
    @lanawilliams7615 Před rokem +9

    14 hours in and I can’t get enough of it! Has all the aspects of open world games that I love and a great setting 😁😁

  • @jshyp22
    @jshyp22 Před rokem +104

    A slow opening? I was hooked right away. Granted I am a Harry Potter fan. My favorite little detail was when the Thestrals became visible to our character. Which if you know what that means I thought it was a brilliant little detail.

    • @AleksNeve
      @AleksNeve Před rokem +11

      Oh yeah, Thestrals were a great detail. The opening in general was full of things every HP fan knows. I'm surprised people saying the opening was slow, I was hooked right away just like you and I felt so many chills seeing all that HP stuff. It was pure nostalgia, the game is fulfilling my childhood dreams.

    • @larryberger8830
      @larryberger8830 Před rokem +11

      "If you're not into the source material"
      That is probably why.

    • @MrMattyPlays
      @MrMattyPlays  Před rokem +11

      @@larryberger8830 Ding, ding, ding!

    • @joeycat1000
      @joeycat1000 Před rokem +7

      @@larryberger8830 I’m not a fan and I loving it I give it a 8 out of 10

    • @matthewmonroe665
      @matthewmonroe665 Před rokem +1

      Took me 4 hours to fall in love with the game
      The start was cool, then it slowed and then it sped back up for me

  • @andrewadams5065
    @andrewadams5065 Před rokem +3

    I'm 36 and have never seen a Harry Potter move or read any of the books. After 2 hours of playing this, I turned it off and went to start the first movie.

  • @iisanulquiorrahara8
    @iisanulquiorrahara8 Před rokem +44

    Played some of the opening sequence of this last night before bed, and I can definitely see where the intro is more "for the fans". As a longtime fan, I was really immersed with not only the bigger picture in simply going to Hogwarts, but some of the little details. Like when I saw the carriage seemingly pulled by invisible horses and knew, as a fan, they were thestrals. Then suddenly a tragedy happens and for just a few seconds you see them turn visible before your attention is turned away from it. That's attention to detail I love, since they only become visible when you've seen someone taken by death. But others might see it as simply a neat detail, if they even catch it at all, let alone why it happened.
    Alongside that, things like seeing the mechanics at work on their own in the background, when the floo powder fast travel thing greets you at each post, the introduction to spells before you even learn them, those are all definitely things that bring me back into that world and have me eager to play more and more.

    • @alphabrainwave
      @alphabrainwave Před rokem

      The invisible thestrals in the intro were total fan service. To everyone else, it just looked like the assets didn't load. A bit of a risky move if you ask me, putting something like that within the 2-hour refund window.

    • @gamermike24
      @gamermike24 Před rokem +1

      @@alphabrainwave as a non-fan, I've watched Melonie's stream and just assumed they were invisible horses. I was like "what's pulling the carriage?" Then they appeared after the dragon attack and they looked like smaller dragons. As far as I know, Harry Potter is all about magic and everything I've seen has me impressed!
      I'm waiting for the April release

    • @iisanulquiorrahara8
      @iisanulquiorrahara8 Před rokem

      @@alphabrainwave Tbf, with a game about wizards and magic, I wouldn't be surprised if the average viewer saw it as the latter.

  • @rafasw6309
    @rafasw6309 Před rokem +2

    I'm glad you got a vacation out of this review!!! That's sooo cool. 🙌

  • @RedheadJack
    @RedheadJack Před rokem +155

    The game all us Harry Potter nerds have dreamt of!

    • @johndodo2062
      @johndodo2062 Před rokem +7

      If they dreamt of lazy combat and it being woke af

    • @ianleifheit7105
      @ianleifheit7105 Před rokem +43

      @@johndodo2062 then dont play it lol

    • @RedheadJack
      @RedheadJack Před rokem +9

      @@johndodo2062 it's not perfect but no game is. Even if it's not I'll take what they give us and enjoy it as much as possible

    • @ADukesJustice
      @ADukesJustice Před rokem +22

      @@johndodo2062 woke how?

    • @saucinreggie7900
      @saucinreggie7900 Před rokem +22

      @John Dodo Say what u want about the combat, but calling it lazy is disingenuous. You use "woke" as an insult though, so there's no surprise there, lol

  • @AlfredFJones1776
    @AlfredFJones1776 Před rokem +19

    I’m not even a Harry Potter fan and I want this game.

    • @jackdudley7258
      @jackdudley7258 Před rokem +2

      Has that’s spider man feel

    • @Skeletoncross
      @Skeletoncross Před rokem

      Dude it’s great you will like it, but get it on PlayStation. These bugs he’s talking about aren’t present on ps5 right now

    • @joewalsh886
      @joewalsh886 Před rokem

      I'm not a ho fan either I don't regret buying it.

  • @ericwright3646
    @ericwright3646 Před rokem +5

    i think the setting being over 100 years before the movie timeline gave us the Harry Potter universe access without making us have a sideline quest rolling under the movie story line. Also, the game designers have really built a beautiful game that is a blast to play. I'm loving it.

  • @Erkelify
    @Erkelify Před rokem +1

    That Oblivion music in the background of your video is fitting, because this game has me feeling things I haven’t felt since I first played Oblivion in 2007

  • @sketchtheparadigmyork1217

    How great is it that this game is making new fans of the franchise. I NEVER imagined we’d get such a good HP game

  • @ntmetroid
    @ntmetroid Před rokem +68

    I am absolutely loving my time with the game. It nails the feel of the world. There is so much charm to it all

    • @TheWefikus
      @TheWefikus Před rokem +4

      Yep, brilliant game. Glad it’s doing well too sales wise.

  • @raidengoodman8754
    @raidengoodman8754 Před rokem +7

    I’ve always been more a fan of the world building in Harry Potter rather than it’s plot and characters, and this game is exactly what i’ve dreamed of. Brewing potions, sneaking around, getting up to mischief, broom flying, going to magic classes, solving puzzles, toying with spells, taming and caring for beasts, it all hits my spot. It’s *magical* if you will

    • @filletmignon5221
      @filletmignon5221 Před rokem +1

      Exactly the Wizarding world is so much cooler than the Harry Potter chosen one plot… I love the characters of star wars but some people don’t like the prequels because of the characters and the plot but most people that don’t even like the prequels can agree that it made the world of star wars so much more fascinating because it showed us there was so much more than we could have even imagined the galaxy far far away started to feel more like the size of a galaxy with a past and a future and endless stories to tell. That’s what Hogwarts legacy does for me it’s so much more than Harry Potter it’s what the fantastic beast has showed us as well but once again the characters are not as interesting as the world around them

  • @_win3433
    @_win3433 Před rokem +2

    Mad respect for giving this a fair shot even though your not a HP fan. It’s interesting to hear someone’s feedback that isn’t a HP fan. The material can be hard to follow especially if you haven’t read all of the books. Great review!!!!

  • @Matt-bg5wg
    @Matt-bg5wg Před rokem +3

    As a Harry Potter fan, the start reminded me so much of Half blood Prince that I was giddy the whole time. The attention to detail, the care, the RESPECT for the source material… chefs kiss. Didn’t even realize how short the sorting hat part was, but I guess you can just chalk it up to them having to get through 60 plus kids and you were already late. So you got the express lane

  • @majin303
    @majin303 Před rokem +5

    Love the oblivion music Matty !

  • @benw543
    @benw543 Před rokem +8

    I'd say Matty belongs in Hufflepuff.

  • @raimee81
    @raimee81 Před rokem +5

    Not a Harry Potter guy myself. Never read the books. Watched a couple of the movies only. But I do like sci-fi/fantasy. And I thought the lengthy introductory sequence was quite engaging. I think the strong voice + facial performances contributes to that a lot. Having a lot of fun with the game so far.

  • @alpha12421
    @alpha12421 Před rokem +4

    This game looks so good I find myself walking everywhere to take everything in

  • @mattcollins3591
    @mattcollins3591 Před rokem +5

    I can’t believe it’s lived up to the hype

  • @TheRise24
    @TheRise24 Před rokem +21

    Fantastic game!! I’m absolutely in love with the rich world they’ve created and nothing so far has bored me. It’s simply enchanting.

    • @Gerlaffy
      @Gerlaffy Před rokem

      Rich? The NPCs stand around and do nothing! It's all fake and I can't see how anyone sees life in this

    • @TheRise24
      @TheRise24 Před rokem +2

      @@Gerlaffy to each their own I suppose. I for one find it deep and filled with a lot of depth. The NPCS included.

  • @AlwayzFresh
    @AlwayzFresh Před rokem +2

    This game has half price sale in 30 days written all over it. Huge initial sales, followed by a drop off a cliff in daily users. Bring on the deep sale.

  • @Jambara
    @Jambara Před rokem +45

    Hogwarts legacy: opens with a jump scare of a dude getting eaten by a dragon right infront of you.
    Matty: so yeah this game starts really slow.

    • @Helixium08
      @Helixium08 Před rokem +1

      Lol I know right, did he play the same opening and tutorial lol? The opening hour is great.

    • @DaddyHensei
      @DaddyHensei Před rokem +3

      I know, completely took me by surprise. “Ah this is a nice intro” and then bam “welcome to D Day” just out of nowhere.

    • @giants8585
      @giants8585 Před rokem +6

      The game starts out VERY slow. That dragon scene lasted 10 seconds and that was it for a couple hours. But Im still very much enjoying it.

    • @cynic5581
      @cynic5581 Před rokem

      He felt everything else in the intro was soooo slow and sooo elongated so he was upset the sorting hat didn’t have a longer survey. Because that really ramps up excitement…. questionnaires…. 🙄

    • @yegor2
      @yegor2 Před rokem

      lot of people are mistaking slow for boring, not the same thing.

  • @cumbersome4632
    @cumbersome4632 Před rokem +3

    Agree with your perspective on this. Even as a fan, the early hours were a stretch. Finally breaking out of the castle was a real boon and put a huge smile on my face. 😊

    • @supremeasura3358
      @supremeasura3358 Před rokem

      Me on the other hand I left the castle like 7 hours in xd

  • @theeverything_bagel2215
    @theeverything_bagel2215 Před rokem +8

    Another Final Verdict on a game he hasn’t finished!?!? How the hell is that a final verdict?

    • @MrMattyPlays
      @MrMattyPlays  Před rokem +4

      It's been an impressions series (outside of Elden Ring) for about a year and a half now. If I didn't communicate the game not being finished and pretend it's a review then feel free to slam me, but this is what it has been for a while now and will continue to be.

    • @theeverything_bagel2215
      @theeverything_bagel2215 Před rokem

      @@MrMattyPlays Ok, if that’s what it’s supposed to be that’s cool. I’m new to your channel so I just felt that it was a little misleading. Again thanks for the clarification and for what’s it’s worth I really do like what you do for Last Stand Media.

  • @snakejazz
    @snakejazz Před rokem +2

    Yo the default male voice sounds almost exactly like Daniel Radcliffe and it's honestly weird.
    But also kinda awesome.

  • @landscapingspecialist
    @landscapingspecialist Před rokem +1

    Matt your review of it makes me wanna play it more than all the others I’ve watched

  • @majorblackrose7905
    @majorblackrose7905 Před rokem +34

    To be fair in terms of the sorting ceremony the reason they only gave 2 questions was because the official sorting quiz could be used and linked to the game if you wanted a proper measurement of what house you really belong to

    • @invidatauro8922
      @invidatauro8922 Před rokem +3

      Yep. They even remove the second question and just have the hat recommend your house. Connected my account, got ravenclaw, my wand was all set up and I’m going to hope if there is a patronus, it’s a Rottweiler

  • @D-DUB_GAMING-PLUS
    @D-DUB_GAMING-PLUS Před rokem +6

    I wasn't a big Harry Potter fan myself before this game! Don't get me wrong, I watched a couple of movies, but this game really puts you in the role of the character in this universe! I Enjoy it!

  • @Artractive_
    @Artractive_ Před rokem

    Picking it up today!! Cannot wait!

  • @FeliciaWilliams1908
    @FeliciaWilliams1908 Před rokem +2

    I just set up my character and played about 15 minutes and am in love with the game already.

  • @TerraWare
    @TerraWare Před rokem +30

    You can tell the developers were really passionate about this universe and have put a lot of love into this game. I may not know a bunch about the HP universe other than some of the movies many years ago but this world is gorgeous. I keep taking all the scenery in. The castle is beautiful, with the ray traced reflections to the max they did a great job which makes it more upsetting that there's a group of people trying to ruin this game unsuccessfully thankfully

  • @lukesilletta9295
    @lukesilletta9295 Před rokem +33

    I'm not a Harry Potter fan at all either. But then again this open world Ubi style of game is my kind of thing so I'm very excited.

    • @Kevin-mq4nv
      @Kevin-mq4nv Před rokem +1

      Same im buying it

    • @brocsewell
      @brocsewell Před rokem +2

      It is closest to Ubisoft in formula BUT i would say that because this is an entirely new to this level developer, it truly feels like its own thing. Even the collectible stuff...honestly is fantastic in this game because you almost always get clothes, or other unlocks. And the attention to every single inch of hogwarts and the world...just makes everything feel so unique. It is great.

    • @filletmignon5221
      @filletmignon5221 Před rokem +1

      Idk it’s like a ubi open world kinda but WB has kinda developed their own ubi open world style ubi feels cookie cutter copy and paste generic worlds with the exception of a few ac games where it’s just perfectly hand crafted (ezio trilogy) (France from unity) … WB games are great at making the fantasy open world games with plenty of unique mechanics and fantastic combat (shadow of Mordor series, Batman Arkham series)

    • @lukesilletta9295
      @lukesilletta9295 Před rokem +1

      @@filletmignon5221 Assassins Creed is my guilty pleasure. I have no problem putting 80 hours into Valhalla. I always described AC games as historical Forrest Gump which is love.

  • @ninthshark9153
    @ninthshark9153 Před rokem +1

    i loved the ending "take excellent care of yourselves ". You too!

  • @Chris-nt1ns
    @Chris-nt1ns Před rokem

    I'm in the same boat as you in that I'm not a Harry Potter fan. I really appreciate your review.

  • @ItachiUchiha-ns1il
    @ItachiUchiha-ns1il Před rokem +10

    I was kind of hoping that classes would play a more significant role considering it is set at a school

    • @moonie9000
      @moonie9000 Před rokem +6

      Disappointing to know they don't. I was hoping for Bully with magic.

    • @cmonbruh7139
      @cmonbruh7139 Před rokem +3

      Wdym by significant role? Because I'd say being able to make potions, grow plants and learn new spell all to be extremely significant to the game especially cause u meet others through class to which they end up teaching u spells and u go on quests with them. In bully all I do is get a prize after classes if u pass all them

    • @johnathanera5863
      @johnathanera5863 Před rokem +2

      @@cmonbruh7139 has nothing to do with the classes tbh. It's essentially just a background for a crafting menu. That's really all they amount to, and that's dissapointing. Having actual quests or events tied to classes would have been so much better. As it stands hogwarts and the classes feel like an afterthought compared to the open world. Dissapointing really.

  • @urekmazino6800
    @urekmazino6800 Před rokem +43

    I'm one hour in on pc and loving it so far. Graphics look amazing and excited for the story. Loving the music and have ran into 0 bugs so far.

    • @Kobalt_Rax_the_one
      @Kobalt_Rax_the_one Před rokem +1

      Ofc , on an really good gaming PC would look the best .

    • @brSiRiuS
      @brSiRiuS Před rokem +3

      What are your PC specs? I ask because what I've seen so far is that exploring Hogwarts can be a pain sometimes due to the loading screens doors, but the most annoying thing is that the whole place doesn't feel well optimized even for some very high end hardware. Hopefully it will be addressed in the next patches. Have fun, tho

    • @schemar17
      @schemar17 Před rokem

      @@brSiRiuS what are your specs? And do you have a SSD?

    • @pizzaplanetalien5079
      @pizzaplanetalien5079 Před rokem +1

      3 hours in and I’m having a blast!

    • @skullcrusher5722
      @skullcrusher5722 Před rokem +2

      mines running smoothly on a 16gb rtx3070 ryzen 5800 laptop. Im running it on 2k with medium settings but works well with high it just I don’t want my laptop to be hot and I don’t want the fans to be loud. ultra lags but is still playable. I have my fps capped at 60. Its capped on medium and high but ultra is around 50fps and can go down to 30fps at times.

  • @Splicer87
    @Splicer87 Před rokem

    Matty really going out of his way to New Zealand to get this video out for us lol. It's been a good time so far for me.

  • @RedTick2
    @RedTick2 Před rokem +2

    Perfect review for me. As a none "Potter Head" or whatever, I was curious about this game but very hesitant. This was the perfect review for me. Thank you! Does Ansel work with this game?

    • @MrMattyPlays
      @MrMattyPlays  Před rokem +1

      I played on Xbox, so I'm unsure. However, I'm glad you found the video useful!

  • @sergeymartynovskiy9036
    @sergeymartynovskiy9036 Před rokem +3

    Im not a Harry Potter Fan, never watched the movies or read the books, but this game is amazing.
    On picking your house, do it through the website, a lot more questions.

  • @kevinracine3839
    @kevinracine3839 Před rokem

    Awesome review, I'm not necessarily a HP fan so was wondering if it would be good for me to pick up. I feel like you answered that and will be playing it this weekend.

  • @ShadowWolf767
    @ShadowWolf767 Před rokem +1

    Been just exploring Hogwarts tbh, already level 7 and havent even touched the story, thought collecting armor and stuff was gonna make my character look silly then I found out there is a way to change appearance so that awesome, so far just entertained which is what a game should strive for

  • @st.paddymad7085
    @st.paddymad7085 Před rokem +12

    Personally, I think yes, it’s very worth it.

  • @thefunkymonk4528
    @thefunkymonk4528 Před rokem +43

    Solid review Matty! As someone that isn't a Potter fan either, I found this super informative. Looks like a really well made open-world game that is true to the source material, and I appreciate the devs for delivering that to fans. Just not something I'll rush to the front of my backlog.

    • @Sketch2805Studios
      @Sketch2805Studios Před rokem +7

      He is wrong about thse beginning imnot a fan of hp but the game jumps straight into it

    • @skatedude498
      @skatedude498 Před rokem +5

      Sketch is right. I'm not a fan either. But I really enjoyed the story

    • @Sketch2805Studios
      @Sketch2805Studios Před rokem +3

      @@skatedude498 surprised u could decipher my keyboard dyslexia lol

    • @skatedude498
      @skatedude498 Před rokem +3

      @Sketch2805 Studios Not the worst case I've seen lol.😜

  • @vexriki4265
    @vexriki4265 Před rokem

    dang man, you are over 500k subs now, thats huge, congratulations!

  • @hectorosbornerodriguez9683

    I find it super interesting that your first few videos about this game you were not pronouncing the spells properly. And now you are bang on. Thanks for the honest review. I think this game will drive a lot of gamers in. Looks like developers did a great job

    • @MrMattyPlays
      @MrMattyPlays  Před rokem +2

      It helps that I’ve done a number of Harry Potter videos on RR so I’ve become more familiar over time ;)

  • @ec3318
    @ec3318 Před rokem +11

    Great video. As someone who hasn't gamed in almost a decade, this game makes me want to play it so badly.

    • @jamiekelly6851
      @jamiekelly6851 Před rokem +2

      @@mercurydylan899 what's with the fake news shit? They probably just lost interest but likes harry potter

    • @mercurydylan899
      @mercurydylan899 Před rokem +3

      @@jamiekelly6851 FUCK! I’m sorry I truly meant to say “game” news - my phone changed to “fake” and I was/am at work and so had to comment quick and bolt. I just noticed the mistake. Embarrassing.
      I meant to ask about what brings you back or keeps you interested in GAME news despite not being a current gamer

  • @tuskinwolf5308
    @tuskinwolf5308 Před rokem +3

    I feel the same way as Matty, Im not a Potter fan at all. Never could get into it, wasn't my jam. After seeing the gameplay and all the positive vibes Im gonna give it a try.

  • @onel0uder114
    @onel0uder114 Před rokem +1

    You can link your wb/harry potter account to the game and in that process, you take a longer quiz that sorts you into a house.

  • @Nightshroud2400
    @Nightshroud2400 Před rokem +2

    I can't wait!

  • @krazymyke1526
    @krazymyke1526 Před rokem +3

    "Pack your bags and head over to New Zealand for a day" ya totally not a VPN.

  • @ClellBiggs
    @ClellBiggs Před rokem +14

    No doubt about it, I'm getting this. I'm not a big Potter fan but I'm familiar enough with the story to know what's going on. It's the fantasy setting I'm after and it appears to do that beautifully.

  • @danecap3188
    @danecap3188 Před rokem +1

    Matty been Doing good, as of late.
    The Xtra last stand media, episodes.
    The industry news videos, have been hitting.
    Couple reveiws, on top of this one.
    Got some, freash earings.
    Salute

  • @afatasimatai
    @afatasimatai Před rokem +1

    The detail of the world and the fact that you can explore Hogwarts castle is insane.

  • @Thelucassiwy
    @Thelucassiwy Před rokem +4

    I’ve been on the fence but this seems like a winner

  • @bionicwolf3342
    @bionicwolf3342 Před rokem +6

    I bought 10 copies

  • @Jvstatusjax
    @Jvstatusjax Před rokem

    Great video. I think it’s a very thoughtful and deep review. This will help me with my decision whether to buy or not

  • @edenarchive4150
    @edenarchive4150 Před rokem +2

    Performance on PC is absolute garbage once you reach hogwarts.
    The game constantly drops from a solid 60fps down to 20 randomly and stays there until you reload a save. Even randomly in cutscenes.

  • @R3TR0J4N
    @R3TR0J4N Před rokem +6

    best of both worlds for fans and non-fans, mostly for openworld rpg enjoyers, and the next month. knowing the upcoming rpg games.

  • @rsoul9158
    @rsoul9158 Před rokem +4

    Let’s goo!!

  • @TheOnlyLucatoni
    @TheOnlyLucatoni Před rokem

    Keep it up Matty!

  • @albietzaesthetics1064

    This is what I needed I’m in the same boat never been a fan of the potters

  • @GrimGalore
    @GrimGalore Před rokem +3

    The Twit Tard Mafia will be in touch

  • @garryuyahoo
    @garryuyahoo Před rokem

    Really well done review.

  • @makisbizarreadventure4669

    Matty I want to give you something on the sorting hat. If you did the Potter quiz online that the game links too it gives you more questions to choose your house, your wand, and your patronus.

  • @CrimsonWing100
    @CrimsonWing100 Před rokem +3

    I'm not a Potter fan and I absolutely adore this game.

  • @jasonarnold1990
    @jasonarnold1990 Před rokem +30

    I haven't watched the video yet, came here to say I'm about 5 hours in..... And it's absolutely fucking amazing. Can't wait to keep exploring/playing.

  • @ganncakes
    @ganncakes Před rokem +1

    Matty, if you link your Wizarding World account, it seamlessly uses the sorting results there for the game for your house and wand. You can still choose to change them if you want, but that's an impressive bit of development and forethought. Also, the sorting there is a much more in-depth questionnaire.

  • @ToddMelanson
    @ToddMelanson Před rokem

    Surprisingly , and I mean that in a nice way, excellent review. Well done. Like and subbed. Keep it up. Buying this game. But I have a rockin PC.

  • @Maxalthor
    @Maxalthor Před rokem +12

    I feel like the opening sequence was amazing and very high energy, not sure how it could be considered slow, a man gets eaten by a dragon almost immediately, you teleport to an hidden ruin and delve into a deep vault with traps and enemies. I think what you mean to say is that it's cinematic and tightly hems in player agency at first.

    • @MarzSanctum
      @MarzSanctum Před rokem

      Yeah…. Dude is smoking

    • @ras6794
      @ras6794 Před rokem +3

      I think he means the following hours after that

    • @richardsalazar121
      @richardsalazar121 Před rokem

      @@ras6794 following hours after that were never boring. I actually find the Harry Potter movies boring

    • @johnathanera5863
      @johnathanera5863 Před rokem

      @@richardsalazar121 it's slow. That's objectively true. You essentially have a movie and a half of busy work/cinematics. The very beginning of the game is pretty interesting. After that though it drags like absolute hell.

    • @richardsalazar121
      @richardsalazar121 Před rokem

      @@gsesquire3441 cope

  • @moister3727
    @moister3727 Před rokem +29

    Not a HP fan by any means, but this looks kind of cool.

    • @TheGravityShifter
      @TheGravityShifter Před rokem +3

      For Matty, his love for Star Wars started with a game if I recall correctly. Who knows? Maybe this game will make you a Harry Potter fan.

    • @BrD4GOD
      @BrD4GOD Před rokem +2

      I used to he a HP fan. Read like 4 of the books and a few of the movies and played some of the games ahike back along with other little merchandise. This game makes me want to get back into it. Seems great!!!

    • @atomspar
      @atomspar Před rokem +1

      I concur

  • @tr0gd0sa
    @tr0gd0sa Před rokem +1

    not a big harry potter fan... but as a lover of open worlds and what can be possible... this might be the most impressively crafted DETAILED open world. so much beauty in the castle hogwarts it's genuinely impressive.

  • @quinntonthedens652
    @quinntonthedens652 Před rokem +1

    I'm a casual HP fan (I've seen all the movies only once) and I was hooked instantly. I loved the Lego game but I haven't played much else, so this is exciting. Interesting, I haven't seen those loading screens for doors, it does take a second and a half to get through, though. Not as long of a wait for me and I'm playing on Xbox Series S on performance mode.

  • @ZZ-cr9pz
    @ZZ-cr9pz Před rokem +25

    Not a HP-fan, know nothing about the world but.. the start in this game is great :0 What are you talking about? They jump into everything pretty quickly and still able to explain a ton around the world for those that want to know more. Everything comes down to taste, but this is one of those few few games i just can't stop playing (kinda like Elden Ring).

    • @logiclunacy606
      @logiclunacy606 Před rokem +1

      I think it's the fact it starts off cutscene heavy and is lacking in gameplay.

    • @klarityfisher8993
      @klarityfisher8993 Před rokem +2

      @@logiclunacy606 to me that’s ideal lol

    • @tehhazard9029
      @tehhazard9029 Před rokem

      @@klarityfisher8993 same, especially the first say 30 - 45 mins, let me get invested and then ill go destroy stuff.

  • @brandonsaunders5892
    @brandonsaunders5892 Před rokem +5

    Huge Harry Potter fan! Pumped for this game! Didn't watch this video because don't want to spoil too much just wanted to support Mr.Matty! Thank you for all your awesome content!

  • @Gloomlight
    @Gloomlight Před rokem +2

    Been playing for 7 hours now.
    My Rig: 6900 XT.
    32 Gb RAM.
    5900x CPU.
    Things I dislike:
    Lack of activities- For a world so large and open, and especially one like Harry Potter, it feels fairly boring. We get a few side activities, however the much hyped dueling cup only amounts to 3 side missions. (If there are more later I'm sorry but this is all I've encountered thus far).
    No quidditch- (flying around is fun, but feels slower than it aught to, Broom options are also kinda weak with no recognizable names from the movies). The common rooms- relatively boring, nothing of note going on inside even if they are pretty to look at, and their function basically gets stolen but the room of req.
    The wand customization is cool, but overall pointless and doesn't actually add any change in play style.
    Few Frame drops here and there. Nothing serious, but noticeable around hogwarts.
    Speaking of Hogwarts, it feels relatively small. I'm not sure if it's the scaling, however it feels beyond some iconic rooms, a lot of it feels unrecognizable defiantly doesn't capture the grand scale of the castle like the movies do.
    Wizarding houses mean jack and shit thus far. Very little difference in how the game is played.
    No real choice in terms of morality.
    There's a Weasley as a professor, and I just refuse to believe anything of good came out of that bloodline.
    Voice acting in general is mid to completely terrible.
    Peeves keeps terrorizing student and the Bloody Baron won't do anything to stop him.
    Atmosphere feels kinda static between day and night.

  • @talmanes4589
    @talmanes4589 Před rokem

    Thanks for this. This is exactly the review I've been looking for. With there being several games I'm looking forward to this year, and not being a big Harry Potter fan, I think I'll be skipping this one.

  • @cloud_sky7227
    @cloud_sky7227 Před rokem +7

    I'm a huge HP fan, and this game is actually exceeding my expectations so far. To add to your points - 1) the game is linked to the official HP site that gives you the legit sorting quiz which is probably why there are only 2 questions. 2) At least in the released version, there are multiple voices for male and female characters. I've enjoyed the specific female voice that I chose. I'm glad that even non HP fans are liking the game.

  • @caiusd.assassin1928
    @caiusd.assassin1928 Před rokem +4

    Glad you're enjoying the HP greatness!

  • @dankibbee3575
    @dankibbee3575 Před rokem

    I'm on PS5 and I just hit 21hrs and the only things I've encountered so far is a couple floating enemies but as soon as I attacked they came back down and acted like they should, but I'm loving it, it sucks you had so many graphical bugs but like you said, the level of detail is crazy!

  • @blake112x
    @blake112x Před rokem

    I never saw, read, or played anything Harry Potter, but finding the story and world here really fun.

  • @Cyber_Nomad01
    @Cyber_Nomad01 Před rokem +3

    I am not a potter fan, but the game is fun.

  • @___AWFUL___
    @___AWFUL___ Před rokem +3

    Been playing since the early release for deluxe and now I’m just… bored. Game feels really repetitive at the point I’m at. Story is bland to say the least. Combat was fun and fresh at first but with the same enemies over and over it got boring quick. World looks alive at first but it’s really dead with the same enemies you fight everywhere. Bugs are big issue as well, got stuck at two points in the game so I have to save EVERY TIME. I most likely won’t play this game ever again once I beat the story. If I beat the story…

  • @timsnyder8431
    @timsnyder8431 Před rokem

    I've heard the physical disc won't let you continue after the prolonged without connecting to the internet that true for australian/new Zealand version?

  • @felisasininus1784
    @felisasininus1784 Před rokem +2

    I love the female voice for the protagonist.
    Soft and sweet, right up my alley.

  • @tyronetnj79
    @tyronetnj79 Před rokem +2

    The old New Zealand trick😭😭😭

  • @jediphouka
    @jediphouka Před rokem +4

    I'm not much of a Harry Potter fan but I am a huge RPG fan.. my wife dislikes games but is a huge harry potter fan.. we have had a blast playing this together. Video games have a great way of pulling from amazing worlds and bringing people together

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 Před rokem

      Maybe she'll finally see that videogames are superior to other entertainment

    • @jediphouka
      @jediphouka Před rokem

      @@Walamonga1313 that's what I hope! I've tried to tell her I feel like video games are in line with books as far as getting immersed into a world

  • @BrotherKnowledge.
    @BrotherKnowledge. Před rokem +4

    Looks good. I'll get it on a sale once it drops to around 20 bucks or so.
    Were it a multiplayer game, I'd get it sooner. Because I know a lot of Harry Potter fans that are diving into this and I'd enjoy playing with them. But as a single-player game that isn't all that compelling to me (not compared to other games coming out this year), I'll wait it out and get it for cheap later.

    • @bombyo3634
      @bombyo3634 Před rokem +1

      Multiplayer sucks imo... those of us that like singleplayer like this game.

    • @BrotherKnowledge.
      @BrotherKnowledge. Před rokem +4

      @@bombyo3634
      You're welcome to your opinion.
      Weird, though - that you think that multiplayer fans "only like" multiplayer games. That is illogical to me, but... that makes sense to you for some reason.
      Weird.
      I'll enjoy this game myself as well. I'll just do it later than you. That's all. 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @BrotherKnowledge.
      @BrotherKnowledge. Před rokem +3

      @@jacksonmullen2218
      It's not a "flex," though. It's just a statement of fact. I'll get it when it's cheaper is just an actual thing I am going to do.
      "Single-player is where real gaming is at."
      - It's one of the places where "real gaming" is at. Sure. I agree. Hell, all ten of my Top 10 favprite games of all time are single-player games. So I am not in the position to argue against your opinion.
      Still... nevertheless... it's not the only place "real gaming" resides. Not for me and tens of millions of others. 😁
      And it's not about being cheap, though. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.) It's just that I recognize that there are various levels Single-player games. Not all of them are day-one plays for everyone. While I will play Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga and Spider-Man 2 on day one, you may wait a while because those games don't hit you like Hogwarts does. While Hogwarts is a day one buy and play for you, it will be different for other Gamers.
      That's just reality.
      I don't buy games until I am ready to play them. It's as simple as that. Besides...
      The quality if a single-player game does not decrease with time. (Hell, in many cases, the quality improves.) Multiplayer games don't have that luxury. Their quality is partly dependent on the amount of Gamers playing it. So the earlier you get on, the easier it is to find a squad to play with. Good Single-player games, however, are good no matter when you play them. And me? I take advantage of this fact. 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @bombyo3634
      @bombyo3634 Před rokem

      @@BrotherKnowledge. you know millions of people are buying then single player game right? Games like tw3, this game, elden ring. Idk seems like they sell more and do better then multiplayer games sir.

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 Před rokem

      I thought it had pvp?

  • @fromtheblack3220
    @fromtheblack3220 Před rokem

    I appreciate the review from this perspective, which is the same as my own.

  • @dakotaG7
    @dakotaG7 Před rokem +1

    as a harry potter fan i am 43 hrs in got it for early access an been playing sense i am having a blast with it

  • @mrdadecounty3056
    @mrdadecounty3056 Před rokem +5

    Good review but you skipped out a lot of features and things that you could do in the game. But you didn't even mention which I think are great. Like the ability to raise your own animals. The room of requirement all the customization. How you can. You have different brooms and on top of the brooms you also have animals that you can ride and use in combat and so much more. You know the underground dragon arena fights. There's so much to this game that you. I don't know if you just have an encountered it, but all that had so much more to the game like I'm not a big Harry Potter fan. I've seen the movies just because I like you know magic and fantasy and things like that. Never read the books. Don't care about them reading them but I look at this game as an RPG. Open world and is an open world. It's beautiful. The combat is great. The spells how you can use them in combat and outside combat for like puzzles the way you have to the little towns that they have in the open world how detailed they are. There's just so much to it that is missing from your review. Again, I understand you haven't completed the game so I don't know how far you're into it. So maybe you have an experienced any other stuff, but there's a lot a lot to experience in this game that you haven't even gone over. So I would recommend you finish it and do some more exploration cuz there's a lot that you basically had didn't even mention that makes the game that much better.

    • @nathanthompson742
      @nathanthompson742 Před rokem +1

      Yeah his review was a bit odd. It's cool that it wasn't his cup and he does state he's not an HP Fan but he did omit a lot of content that is in the game and for a reviewer he should have covered those things.

    • @mrdadecounty3056
      @mrdadecounty3056 Před rokem +1

      @@nathanthompson742 he even says he didn't finish the game , I like his stuff but no one should give a review until any game is completed. Not 100% but at least main story

    • @ronmexico7256
      @ronmexico7256 Před rokem +1

      @@mrdadecounty3056 as long as he’s up front about it I don’t have an issue, it’s when people don’t disclose they haven’t completed the game when issues arise.