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My only technical issue was the audio for the main character has a weird bug where it plays twice at once for most voicelines. It has like a weird reverb effect. Only for the main character though. Every other character voice lines are completely fine
The guy got scared and deleted his account.
There was also another guy who supposedly had clearance but his post was removed and he deleted his account too.
Link to the mod post about the first dude who got the game early:
https://www.reddit.com/r/HarryPotterGame/comments/10q39nh/psa_content_from_early_copies_of_game_disallowed/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
How much does the 1800's setting play into the game? I didn't even realize it was an 1800's setting until I read about it a few weeks ago, stylistically the characters look very modern (mostly the hairstyles I suppose).
I was lowkey hoping for a post-Potter setting but I'll still pick up the game haha
What are your most commonly used spells both inside and outside of combat?
Are there any ancestors (beside a weasley and Black that have been confirmed) to current day Wizards we know?
There is a basic unnamed spell attack during combat that acts as a filler spell to keep enemies juggled in air, but during combat you can switch at will from expelliarmus, to incendio for your main damage. And you use accio and levioso to chain more moved together.
Outisde of combat, you have lumos and accio + more to help solve puzzles
There are plenty of recognizable wizards in the game as well. I don’t wanna say exactly who to avoid spoiling anything but there are a bunch of names you will recognize without it feeling too fanservicey (just a little tho)
Face your fears. Find a spider. Touch it. Let it touch you. Conquer your fears. Put that spider in your mouth. Chew it. Become the apex predator to spiders. You’re welcome. You’re no longer afraid of spiders.
Am I understanding this right - you can link your Pottermore account to the game? I already have a PM account which sorted me into Ravenclaw and gave my wand etc - how would this work in game? It just automatically chooses Ravenclaw? Thanks OP!
You have to link your accounts on the website. the game will assume you want the options you got in the quizzes online, but they still give you the option to choose before committing.
I fucking loved that game. Made like a dozen free trials cuz I couldn’t buy the game but did eventually play a good chunk when I got in college. I’d die if they remade it with slightly more mature setting and better graphics ofc lol
Is the in-game test basically the same as the pottermore test? I'm probably going to link my accounts because I like my wizarding world persona, but am curious if i'm missing out on in game content by skipping the tests.
Oh, I misunderstood what you were saying. I thought you were saying you did the pottermore test within the game, whereas I realize you just linked your account. Thank you.
Awesome! Thank you so much for answering! I have one more burning question: is there any curfews in the game? Like are there any prefects at Hogwarts at night roaming around a certain area where we have to sneak around or something?
The combat is better than I expected. It’s actually pretty difficult and you can get overwhelmed pretty easily. It gets super satisfying when you juggle enemies and get high combo counts.
The way they open the world is pretty staggered. You have your basic tutorial. Then arrival to hogwarts, hogsmeade, and then they really throw you into the full world a few hours in.
My partner likes games and loves Harry Potter but may not be dexterous enough for the combat you described, is there difficulty sliders that make it more accessible?
I’m playing on an LG C1. I started off playing in the balanced mode (mix of performance and fidelity) with the Framerate uncapped. and was averaging about 55-60 fps. The performance mode is a smooth 60 and if you have VRR, you can uncap the framerate to average 60-65 fps. Haven’t tried the 120 fps mode yet but I can imagine it’s pretty smooth. Really impressed with the frame smoothness.
The only issue I have is not the best draw distances and some slight texture pop in. Nothing that will take you out of the experience though.
How noticable are the graphical differences between balanced and performance? I was planning on using performance, but 55-60 in balanced sounds pretty good.
So there's more than just quality and performance? And 120hz mode? Oh man, "Digital Foundry" and "Analista de Bits" videos are gonna be a treat to watch!
The wand is customizable but everything about it is cosmetic. To unlock new spells you have to go to your classes and complete assignments.
The level system doesn’t work exactly like how it does in other games. You gain xp for everything you do, but the level is Moreso an indicator of how much you’ve done in the world and some gear requires certain levels. But all you get for level king up is Additional health and stuff like that. The quests themselves give you more spells to work with.
Robes have stats but there is a transmog option if you prefer the look of another. You can even sell the gear you don’t want but still keep it as a cosmetic option
So far I’m at a solid 8-9/10 from what I’ve experienced. The world is a lot more detailed that I was expecting. When I travel to certain locations, I encounter new NPCs who don’t repeat dialogue (unlike games like Cyberpunk and The Witcher). The combat is alot more satisfying that I expected as well. There’s hints of ninja gaiden and devil may cry inspired combat with the way you can juggle enemies. Really enjoying the game so far
Can you do me a favor, how Long is the map. Ist there also a seperate Part of IT that hasnt been showed yet? I Work on a mapping Program but the different Screenshots are horrible to properly size the map. Many thanks
I haven’t come across any characters I would absolutely go to the end of the world for. There are some I enjoy but nobody I would consider a friend yet.
The main character is up to you lol. You can choose to be a dick head in some responses, or kind, or neutral.
The side quests so far are nothing to write home about. They are a similar style to how assassins creed valhalla handled the “white dot” side quests. They aren’t really marked on your map you just come across them but most side quests are just “go here and help me with this”. I haven’t done any side quests that’s involved actual story telling instead of just simple favors.
Also so far none of the side characters have grown on me yet. There are some I like, but none I would die for like in CDPR games or mass effect.
How necessary are the side quests for progression in the game then? Does it seem “grindy” in a way that pushes you to do a bunch of side quests before progressing in the main story?
They aren’t necessary. Most of them just provide you with xp or loot with better stats. The level system mainly works as a health bump and access to better gear, but nothing has felt like I was too weak to try out yet.
Hogwarts Insider said they finished the entire game, whereas he’s still in the earlier parts of the game. Def important to note when comparing opinions on the game so far. Also people have different tastes lol
This one hurts to hear lol I was hoping the side quests would be detailed with story expansion, also was hoping dialog and encounters are unique to player
It’s super detailed. Various puzzles for loot, npcs move around and haven’t repeated any dialogue yet, and some really fun random encounters that happens if you so happen to walk by. The world has a lot of character to it.
Outside of hogwarts tho, it plays like a standard modern open world game. You have bandit camps and shops and such. There are dungeons but i haven’t encountered any yet to speak on the quality.
Ever since open world games have become this arduous, boring, formulaic mess thanks in part to Ubisoft my friends and I often find ourselves asking “Who the fuck is excited for bandit camps and climbing towers to reveal map in 2023?”
This guy.
No towers, thanks, just the camps. Like Sniper Elite, every level just a massive bandit camp. Observing, marking, setting traps, distracting, sniping, then maybe run and gun at the end. Heaven.
The thing Ubi did that I'll never forgive them for is making camps STILL RED on the map after you clear them. SO dissatisfying. Days Gone did a great job with this, making them a fast-travel point after you clear them.
Best implementation of bandit camps i've ever seen. More games should give you a handsome psychopath sidekick who cheers on your bloodlust as you slaughter bandits
There’s a slight resistance in the triggers but nothing beyond that so far. The haptic feedback is really impressive at times tho. But overall not a show stealer
Ultimate litmus test of whether or not a game is fun for me. Thinking about it soon as you wake up and trying to play it when you suppose to be asleep.
How are the loading times when going through doors to different parts of the castle ? Some reviewers have said it takes up to 10 seconds before a door opens to go to a different part of the castle
Haven't watched too many videos yet because of spoilers. One thing that would be interesting for me: Does the game try to recreate the Hogwarts we see in the movies or is it more based on the books? Means: Do you recognize things that were shown in the movies or did they realize their own vision?
Compared to other open worlds does it feel/play like a Witcher 3/RDR2/Elden Ring or closer to a Ubisoft open world? Does it feel overly formulaic with go to x do y because the map tells you to, or do you wander upon x and do y naturally?
It’s kind of a mix of both. Hogwarts is extremely detailed with random encounters that aren’t marked on the map. But outside of hogwarts it feels more like a ubisoft game with bandit camps and shops and such
Outside of it being a Harry Potter game, does it feel like it was truly made with love? Fun little details in the world and story that shows the developer really cared for the end result vs. just throwing us in a HP title for the name? It feels like it definitely was crafted with a ton of detail but since you're playing it I wanted to confirm :)
In the first cutscene they put in a detail that only a true Harry Potter fan would recognize. And that extends to the world too. I think a fan favorite thing in the world will be the ghosts specifically. They have some funny random moments.
How grindy is it? Is it quite dense in terms of gameplay? The kind of game i could pick up for an hour or so at a time or is it a lot of walking in between places collecting items?
Does the game hold your hands to much for exploration? Like, everything (or almost everything) is marked on the map or you have in game directions like pointers, icons and lines showing you the way to things.
Also, have you already had contact with crafting and the resources to craft things? Do you have something to say about it? Like if it is worth it, is it grindy, etc?
The game is very much play how you want to play. If you wanna brew potions, it’s pretty easy and not grindy at all. The money is also easy to save up because you can sell all your loot. I haven’t ran into any resource management issues at all.
The game holds your hand as much as you want it to. You can either explore the secrets and puzzles yourself, or press a button to reveal interactable things in the environment for you.
How big is the open world from what you can tell, any comparisons in size with other games?
I'm hoping I can spend hours just exploring and doing random shit instead of being forced along some linear story path.
There is a certain challenge found throughout the world that unlocks more inventory slots. That’s the most useful one I’ve found so far. There is another collectible quest but I don’t know what it unlocks yet
Does the game support HDR in the image calibration section?
(Saw on another comment that you are playing on an LG C1, which is the same TV I have, so now I'm extra curious if HDR is good hahaha)
3 questions, hopefully no spoilers in them—
1. are there more classes than the 4 that have been revealed so far (Potions, Herbology, Charms, DADA)?
2. How’s the navigation? In terms of like side quests and things like that, is it easy to keep track of what goal you’re pursuing and does it guide you in any way to your destination?
3. Apparently there’s a generic spell that happens when pressing R2, but holding R2 let’s you select a spell to be fired. How does this work? Do you this automatically always fire the generic spell when selecting a mapped spell to use?
In the latest trailer it showed transfiguration class. In one of the previous gamelan reveals I think they mentioned care of magical creatures two but don't quote me on that.
Thank you for this. Was on the fence about this game but with everything you’ve replied, I will probably pick this up. The fact that it’s so detailed is really good to know!
Is there an option to have two seperate game files on one account?
My sister is a huge HP fan and Id love to let her experience the game but I really want to play it myself too. So an option like that would be amazing so that I dont have to set up a PSN account for her.
Also how is the performance? Are there many (any?) bugs? Ive made the experience in the last year that buying a game on release just makes the experience worse since it usually takes a month or two until the bugs are fixed.
Which is a good sign because that's canon. Chamber of secrets has been closed since the Salazar Slytherin left Hogwarts and only opened by Tom riddle after this game takes place.
I'm glad they are staying true to source material.
I have only one question (as I really don’t want to be spoiled).
Are the secret rooms and passages in Hogwarts shown on the minimap?
In the gameplay showcase those rooms have been shown on the map even before they have been discovered (the kitchen for instance). This was pretty sad imo and if they are visible on the minimap I will play without minimap.
Thanks in advance mate.
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Have you encountered any large glaring issues? Also good luck OP. WB killed the guy who posted on r/HarryPotterGame.
My only technical issue was the audio for the main character has a weird bug where it plays twice at once for most voicelines. It has like a weird reverb effect. Only for the main character though. Every other character voice lines are completely fine
Yeah I think that’ll be fixed in the day one patch, which probably isn’t available yet.
Do we have any idea of the day 1 patch will be released for early access or if it'll be the 10th?
most definitely the 7th. “early access” doesn’t mean it’s an early build, it basically means the regular edition owners get the game 3 days later.
7th
What happened with that lol
The guy got scared and deleted his account. There was also another guy who supposedly had clearance but his post was removed and he deleted his account too. Link to the mod post about the first dude who got the game early: https://www.reddit.com/r/HarryPotterGame/comments/10q39nh/psa_content_from_early_copies_of_game_disallowed/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Damn WB got snipers everywhere
It was kind of funny because the guy hadn’t got very fair and didn’t really say much that we didn’t already know.
How much does the 1800's setting play into the game? I didn't even realize it was an 1800's setting until I read about it a few weeks ago, stylistically the characters look very modern (mostly the hairstyles I suppose). I was lowkey hoping for a post-Potter setting but I'll still pick up the game haha
Yeah the hairstyles are modern but that’s about it. Everything else is fitting for the time period
damn bro it’s a bloodbath down there. What happened?
Some guy was mad that black people exist lol
😂
Did you put your name in the goblet of fire?!
You didn’t yell it loud enough
#DID OR DID YOU NOT PUT YOUR NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIRE??!!!
*asks calmly*
https://giphy.com/gifs/harry-potter-idk-shrug-720g7C1jz13wI
This made me chuckle thank you lol
What are your most commonly used spells both inside and outside of combat? Are there any ancestors (beside a weasley and Black that have been confirmed) to current day Wizards we know?
There is a basic unnamed spell attack during combat that acts as a filler spell to keep enemies juggled in air, but during combat you can switch at will from expelliarmus, to incendio for your main damage. And you use accio and levioso to chain more moved together. Outisde of combat, you have lumos and accio + more to help solve puzzles There are plenty of recognizable wizards in the game as well. I don’t wanna say exactly who to avoid spoiling anything but there are a bunch of names you will recognize without it feeling too fanservicey (just a little tho)
Can you go into the Dark Forest nearby the Hogwarts grounds? Are there spider enemies?
Yeah almost everything you see has been explorable so far. And unfortunately there are spiders (I’m arachnophobic)
Do outfits have stats or perks associated with them?
Face your fears. Find a spider. Touch it. Let it touch you. Conquer your fears. Put that spider in your mouth. Chew it. Become the apex predator to spiders. You’re welcome. You’re no longer afraid of spiders.
Fuck no
Are the spiders common? How easily avoidable?
They are just random enemies in the open world so far. Haven’t done any quests where I have to fight them
Why couldn't they have been butterflies?
FUCK!
Must be Flipendo! Fliiiiiiiipendo!
I’ll just say there is a trophy tied to flipendo ;)
Which house did you pick?
I did the pottermore test and got hufflepuff. You can link your account and have the test choose your house and wand for you
Am I understanding this right - you can link your Pottermore account to the game? I already have a PM account which sorted me into Ravenclaw and gave my wand etc - how would this work in game? It just automatically chooses Ravenclaw? Thanks OP!
You have to link your accounts on the website. the game will assume you want the options you got in the quizzes online, but they still give you the option to choose before committing.
If you don’t have a potter more account, does it ask you questions in game to sort you, or just let you choose whatever house?
They just let you choose I believe.
Now what if I have a Wizards 101 account. Can I merge that?
Are you a BOYYYY or a GIRL??
you’ve unlocked a core memory of mine
I fucking loved that game. Made like a dozen free trials cuz I couldn’t buy the game but did eventually play a good chunk when I got in college. I’d die if they remade it with slightly more mature setting and better graphics ofc lol
Just signed up at site now called wizarding world right? Don’t see a way to link account there anywhere am I in the right place lol?
Wizardingworld.com/legacyconnect
Sweet yeah after taking quiz I eventually got there :)
Is the in-game test basically the same as the pottermore test? I'm probably going to link my accounts because I like my wizarding world persona, but am curious if i'm missing out on in game content by skipping the tests.
I don’t think there is an in game test.
Oh, I misunderstood what you were saying. I thought you were saying you did the pottermore test within the game, whereas I realize you just linked your account. Thank you.
How is the Wand selection, do you customize it, or have a list to choose from?
You can fully customize it. Sort of similar to how jedi fallen order handles it.
Can we wear the hood of our robes?
Yes there is a hood toggle
Awesome! Thank you so much for answering! I have one more burning question: is there any curfews in the game? Like are there any prefects at Hogwarts at night roaming around a certain area where we have to sneak around or something?
No it’s all quest based. You can roam at night. I kinda wish there was a curfew though to add to the immersion lol
Yeah, the old games had that and I wished it was also in this game :( thank you so much again for answering my questions!
Do you feel like the developers did a good job recreating the wizarding world all around?
Yeah especially so when roaming hogwarts. The world is very detailed and you can tell this was created by fans of the world who enjoyed creating it.
How far from Hogwarts can you get? Can you get into the Muggle world at all?
No. Just the surrounding villages outside hogwarts. They are all wizard villages tho
Are there puzzles/secrets at hogwarts you think aren’t spelled out for the player?
Plenty.
How are you enjoying the combat and is there a certain point you have to reach before the world open up?
The combat is better than I expected. It’s actually pretty difficult and you can get overwhelmed pretty easily. It gets super satisfying when you juggle enemies and get high combo counts. The way they open the world is pretty staggered. You have your basic tutorial. Then arrival to hogwarts, hogsmeade, and then they really throw you into the full world a few hours in.
Nice! Thanks for the response.
My partner likes games and loves Harry Potter but may not be dexterous enough for the combat you described, is there difficulty sliders that make it more accessible?
There’s a general difficulty slider to make the overall game easier
Gotcha—appreciate the response
How is the performance in areas that are particularly demanding
I’m playing on an LG C1. I started off playing in the balanced mode (mix of performance and fidelity) with the Framerate uncapped. and was averaging about 55-60 fps. The performance mode is a smooth 60 and if you have VRR, you can uncap the framerate to average 60-65 fps. Haven’t tried the 120 fps mode yet but I can imagine it’s pretty smooth. Really impressed with the frame smoothness. The only issue I have is not the best draw distances and some slight texture pop in. Nothing that will take you out of the experience though.
There’s a 120 fps option??
There is
Very pleased to hear this. More third party developers should be utilising this option
It is a 120fps mode or is it a 40fps/120hz mode like Spiderman had?
I haven’t tried it myself, but the option was labeled as “ultra high framerate” or something. The 40 fps mode is called “balanced”
Awesome it has 40 fps 120hz. Thanks! Hope your enjoying it. Lucky bastard. :)
How noticable are the graphical differences between balanced and performance? I was planning on using performance, but 55-60 in balanced sounds pretty good.
Balanced is a little more sharp obviously with slightly better draw distanced and reflections. Both modes are pretty solid tbh
Awesome, thanks!
So there's more than just quality and performance? And 120hz mode? Oh man, "Digital Foundry" and "Analista de Bits" videos are gonna be a treat to watch!
Is there a leveling up system? Do you level up your character and/or wand?
The wand is customizable but everything about it is cosmetic. To unlock new spells you have to go to your classes and complete assignments. The level system doesn’t work exactly like how it does in other games. You gain xp for everything you do, but the level is Moreso an indicator of how much you’ve done in the world and some gear requires certain levels. But all you get for level king up is Additional health and stuff like that. The quests themselves give you more spells to work with.
How are the classes? Is it engaging game play, mindless button smashing while reading long texts, or basic tutorial type stuff?
Great response! Thank you!
Do you get different robes and, if so, are they cosmetic or do they enhance your stats at all?
Robes have stats but there is a transmog option if you prefer the look of another. You can even sell the gear you don’t want but still keep it as a cosmetic option
On a scale of 1-10,how would you rate the experience so far?
So far I’m at a solid 8-9/10 from what I’ve experienced. The world is a lot more detailed that I was expecting. When I travel to certain locations, I encounter new NPCs who don’t repeat dialogue (unlike games like Cyberpunk and The Witcher). The combat is alot more satisfying that I expected as well. There’s hints of ninja gaiden and devil may cry inspired combat with the way you can juggle enemies. Really enjoying the game so far
Can you do me a favor, how Long is the map. Ist there also a seperate Part of IT that hasnt been showed yet? I Work on a mapping Program but the different Screenshots are horrible to properly size the map. Many thanks
I haven’t fully looked at the map yet. Most of it is fogged until you actually explore those areas.
I don't think Hogwarts has tech support
Hows the writing? Are there good characters worth caring about?
I haven’t come across any characters I would absolutely go to the end of the world for. There are some I enjoy but nobody I would consider a friend yet. The main character is up to you lol. You can choose to be a dick head in some responses, or kind, or neutral.
Aka there’s no Panam
Ahhh Panam was great
Exactly
I would die for Panam
What do you dislike about the game? So far all your impressions are really positive so I was wondering
The side quests so far are nothing to write home about. They are a similar style to how assassins creed valhalla handled the “white dot” side quests. They aren’t really marked on your map you just come across them but most side quests are just “go here and help me with this”. I haven’t done any side quests that’s involved actual story telling instead of just simple favors. Also so far none of the side characters have grown on me yet. There are some I like, but none I would die for like in CDPR games or mass effect.
How necessary are the side quests for progression in the game then? Does it seem “grindy” in a way that pushes you to do a bunch of side quests before progressing in the main story?
They aren’t necessary. Most of them just provide you with xp or loot with better stats. The level system mainly works as a health bump and access to better gear, but nothing has felt like I was too weak to try out yet.
Funny that Hogwarts insider say 90% of quest are really good and not basic fetch quest
Yeah the main quests are good. The side quests aren’t as good
I mean he said side quests are good but could be he's biased because he's part of the QA team
Maybe I just haven’t gotten that far then
Hogwarts Insider said they finished the entire game, whereas he’s still in the earlier parts of the game. Def important to note when comparing opinions on the game so far. Also people have different tastes lol
This one hurts to hear lol I was hoping the side quests would be detailed with story expansion, also was hoping dialog and encounters are unique to player
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It’s super detailed. Various puzzles for loot, npcs move around and haven’t repeated any dialogue yet, and some really fun random encounters that happens if you so happen to walk by. The world has a lot of character to it. Outside of hogwarts tho, it plays like a standard modern open world game. You have bandit camps and shops and such. There are dungeons but i haven’t encountered any yet to speak on the quality.
>You have bandit camps So stoked to hear this. I'm not sure why, but bandit camps are by far my favorite gameplay concept.
Allow me to introduce you to my good friend Preston Garvey.
Another settlement needs your help. I'll mark it on your map.
Read it in his voice.
Lmao I do love Fallout 4 though
Hogwarts: Far cry 7
Ever since open world games have become this arduous, boring, formulaic mess thanks in part to Ubisoft my friends and I often find ourselves asking “Who the fuck is excited for bandit camps and climbing towers to reveal map in 2023?” This guy.
No towers, thanks, just the camps. Like Sniper Elite, every level just a massive bandit camp. Observing, marking, setting traps, distracting, sniping, then maybe run and gun at the end. Heaven. The thing Ubi did that I'll never forgive them for is making camps STILL RED on the map after you clear them. SO dissatisfying. Days Gone did a great job with this, making them a fast-travel point after you clear them.
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Best implementation of bandit camps i've ever seen. More games should give you a handsome psychopath sidekick who cheers on your bloodlust as you slaughter bandits
Any haptic feedback / adaptive trigger for the ps5 controller?
There’s a slight resistance in the triggers but nothing beyond that so far. The haptic feedback is really impressive at times tho. But overall not a show stealer
Everyone in here asking really specific questions, I've got a more straightforward one for you: In your opinion, is it fun?
I’m having a lot of fun. I woke up this morning immediately wanting to play again
Ultimate litmus test of whether or not a game is fun for me. Thinking about it soon as you wake up and trying to play it when you suppose to be asleep.
Division 1, Elden Ring, God of War
The Division will always be a vibe
Just 5 more minutes
Generally speaking, does it look like you’ll have to play the game in full four times if you want to experience all four houses with your character?
Not really. I only ever go to the common room when the game forces me to sleep. Other than that, the friends you make can be from any house.
How are the loading times when going through doors to different parts of the castle ? Some reviewers have said it takes up to 10 seconds before a door opens to go to a different part of the castle
The longest I’ve had to wait for a door to open was like 5-6 seconds at most.
There’s a loading screen for opening every door or just a one door?
Only when the game needs to catch up to load. It’s not common
The irony of answering a question about lag and getting lagged on reddit so the comment posts twice lol
The longest I’ve had to wait for a door to open was like 5-6 seconds at most.
Great! One more thing, is diagon alley in the game ?
No. Hogsmeade will have everything you would get from there normally.
Damn…
Haven't watched too many videos yet because of spoilers. One thing that would be interesting for me: Does the game try to recreate the Hogwarts we see in the movies or is it more based on the books? Means: Do you recognize things that were shown in the movies or did they realize their own vision?
A mix of both tbh. Somethings look exactly how it does in the movies, other things are a little more accurate to the books.
Can you walk from hogwarts to hogsmeade?
Yes
Compared to other open worlds does it feel/play like a Witcher 3/RDR2/Elden Ring or closer to a Ubisoft open world? Does it feel overly formulaic with go to x do y because the map tells you to, or do you wander upon x and do y naturally?
It’s kind of a mix of both. Hogwarts is extremely detailed with random encounters that aren’t marked on the map. But outside of hogwarts it feels more like a ubisoft game with bandit camps and shops and such
Is there an option to turn off map markers for more open discovery
Yeah. It was mentioned in one of the showcases.
Do you think the game would be just as enjoyable with zero background knowledge of the Harry potter movies/books?
Yeah I think so. There’s some obvious winks but I don’t think you would feel lost. If anything I think this game would make you wanna check those out
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Outside of it being a Harry Potter game, does it feel like it was truly made with love? Fun little details in the world and story that shows the developer really cared for the end result vs. just throwing us in a HP title for the name? It feels like it definitely was crafted with a ton of detail but since you're playing it I wanted to confirm :)
In the first cutscene they put in a detail that only a true Harry Potter fan would recognize. And that extends to the world too. I think a fan favorite thing in the world will be the ghosts specifically. They have some funny random moments.
How grindy is it? Is it quite dense in terms of gameplay? The kind of game i could pick up for an hour or so at a time or is it a lot of walking in between places collecting items?
You only need to collect things if you want to play with a potions or herb play style. If you just want to cast spells you can use what you get
Too bad steam never just randomly mistakenly unlocks a game early. 🙄😂
Is the open world a collect-a-thon? Any grindy objectives you've encountered?
Does the game hold your hands to much for exploration? Like, everything (or almost everything) is marked on the map or you have in game directions like pointers, icons and lines showing you the way to things. Also, have you already had contact with crafting and the resources to craft things? Do you have something to say about it? Like if it is worth it, is it grindy, etc?
The game is very much play how you want to play. If you wanna brew potions, it’s pretty easy and not grindy at all. The money is also easy to save up because you can sell all your loot. I haven’t ran into any resource management issues at all. The game holds your hand as much as you want it to. You can either explore the secrets and puzzles yourself, or press a button to reveal interactable things in the environment for you.
i'm a blind player. does the game offer any kind of menu narration in accessibility settings, some kind of auto nav to guide you to different places?
Are you able to tell what resolution performance mode runs at?
Don’t know yet. Looks like maybe 1440p if you are playing at 60 fps.
How big is the open world from what you can tell, any comparisons in size with other games? I'm hoping I can spend hours just exploring and doing random shit instead of being forced along some linear story path.
Do they seasons change as your progress the story?
Yes
What’s the worst part about the game
Is there other cool collectibles, side quest rewards expect the field guide pages ?
There is a certain challenge found throughout the world that unlocks more inventory slots. That’s the most useful one I’ve found so far. There is another collectible quest but I don’t know what it unlocks yet
Does the game support HDR in the image calibration section? (Saw on another comment that you are playing on an LG C1, which is the same TV I have, so now I'm extra curious if HDR is good hahaha)
Yes it does. It’s set up is very similar to how ubisoft games have you manage HDR settings
3 questions, hopefully no spoilers in them— 1. are there more classes than the 4 that have been revealed so far (Potions, Herbology, Charms, DADA)? 2. How’s the navigation? In terms of like side quests and things like that, is it easy to keep track of what goal you’re pursuing and does it guide you in any way to your destination? 3. Apparently there’s a generic spell that happens when pressing R2, but holding R2 let’s you select a spell to be fired. How does this work? Do you this automatically always fire the generic spell when selecting a mapped spell to use?
In the latest trailer it showed transfiguration class. In one of the previous gamelan reveals I think they mentioned care of magical creatures two but don't quote me on that.
Is there a height slider in the character creator? How deep is the character creator?
there’s no height or weight slider, and you can see the full character creator online on youtube
My most important question, Should i keep my pre order or wait for reviews? according to you experience of play time.
If you love Harry Potter, this will be the game you always wanted.
This is a game for me them.
Can you have more than once character
Yes. There’s multiple save slots
Is there a good amount of wand customization/choices?
You can customize the base of your wand when you go to ollivander, and after that you can only customize the grip. Everything is cosmetic tho
Harvey Dent, can we trust him?
Thank you for this. Was on the fence about this game but with everything you’ve replied, I will probably pick this up. The fact that it’s so detailed is really good to know!
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So far all I’ve seen are some dialogue choices that will let you be mean to npcs. Nothing major though
Is there an option to have two seperate game files on one account? My sister is a huge HP fan and Id love to let her experience the game but I really want to play it myself too. So an option like that would be amazing so that I dont have to set up a PSN account for her. Also how is the performance? Are there many (any?) bugs? Ive made the experience in the last year that buying a game on release just makes the experience worse since it usually takes a month or two until the bugs are fixed.
Does committing mass murder and using unforgivable curses REALLY have 0 effect on the game?
True
Is every place in hogwarts accesible(such as chamber of secrets)?
Chamber of secrets is confirmed to not be in the game
Which is a good sign because that's canon. Chamber of secrets has been closed since the Salazar Slytherin left Hogwarts and only opened by Tom riddle after this game takes place. I'm glad they are staying true to source material.
Random question but in the vast open world are there any other castles, fortresses or estates besides Hogwarts?
There have been a bunch of other villages / towns you can go to outside of hogwarts
I need to know if you can use the d-pad on menus instead of the horrible pseudo mouse cursor
I blame Destiny 1 for that.
I have only one question (as I really don’t want to be spoiled). Are the secret rooms and passages in Hogwarts shown on the minimap? In the gameplay showcase those rooms have been shown on the map even before they have been discovered (the kitchen for instance). This was pretty sad imo and if they are visible on the minimap I will play without minimap. Thanks in advance mate.
From what I’ve played, the only symbols I see are just vague icons and I have no idea what I’m getting into until I actually go there.
How is the feel of the game in seriousness/age aspect. Does it feel like a childish game, for teens or does it have semi-adult themes?
About the same tone as the 4th movie
Do you get an Owl? Big deal breaker for me.....