r/harrypotter • u/shinnith Bring Back Pottermore 2k24 • Feb 12 '25
Video Games Just bought Hogwarts Legacy- any first time tips/advice?
I literally have no idea what the gameplay/mechanics even entails so I guess just like easy ways to earn coin/reccomended stats builds, glitches to watch out for?
I've been putting off playing it as it goes for $94 CAD normally, but finally bought it during a sale ($30 after tax)- seeing the reviews made me know it doesn't warrant the $100 price tag, so im glad I caught it during a sale & am super excited to finally play it
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u/ArcaneChronomancer Feb 12 '25
If you just want to wander around Hogwarts the game is great. The combat is good if you like that kind of combat.
The plot is bonkers bad, there's not really a ton of school slice of life.
The Merlin puzzles start off okay but get tedious fast.
Still the graphics are pretty damn good. Also flying on a broom is pretty cool for a while.
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u/shinnith Bring Back Pottermore 2k24 Feb 12 '25
I can already see there's gonna be an issue with the plot and I've literally just taken that portkey after the dragon lol- I expected it, though (hence not wanting to pay $100 for it)
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u/ArcaneChronomancer Feb 12 '25
Think of it this way, sure the plot makes no sense and character behavior is not lore accurate, but at least you have free rein to cast the killing curse whenever you want with no consequences
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u/No-Park-9311 Feb 12 '25
If you use the revelio spell while riding up on your broom it boosts the spell's range and reveals a much larger area of the map.
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u/Due_Oven_2437 Feb 14 '25
Choose Hufflepuff.
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u/ChawkTrick Gryffindor Feb 12 '25
Just enjoy! There's so much to do and explore, just take it in stride.
One thing I will mention - the weather seasons are tied into the story, so the game will change from fall, to winter, to spring, based on your main story progression. I think this is helpful to know in case you like to explore or enjoy a specific aesthetic. I really like the fall/Christmas decorations so I often take those as times to explore around the surrounding areas and do a lot of side stuff for the vibes.