***Hogwarts Legacy - RPG***

[Kelt]

I think watching the films would help tbf.

I conker.

 

[Kelt]

Hmm , I was worried about that. I've really no interest in reading the books or watching the movies , was hoping that I wouldnt miss out on too many references but sounds like I'll miss a lot. I'll factor that in on any decision to possibly buy.

The films are entertaining, you should watch them.

 

[GBRusty]

Although if you've never had an interest in Harry Potter I doubt the game will do anything for you. To be honest what I've seen so far is pretty much par for the course. Nothing ground breaking.
It's all just for wallowing in the lore for me.

But maybe the game will be the best thing ever (I doubt it though) and I'll still get it (listening to the film soundtrack as I write this )

 

[unwashed potato!]

Hmm , I was worried about that. I've really no interest in reading the books or watching the movies , was hoping that I wouldnt miss out on too many references but sounds like I'll miss a lot. I'll factor that in on any decision to possibly buy.

I'll be getting it and will let you know my thoughts once I'm part way through.

My expectation is similar to gbrusty, in that the game will be great for the lore, not for the ground breaking amazing quality game that it is. I will be amazed if it's that long of a game, and expect there to be lots of filler "go find 50 hidden items to unlock a red hat" stuff, to increase the time. For me that'll be fun as I'll be exploring hogwarts.

 

[dannywaugh1]

Looking forward to it, cannot wait!

 

[Tombstone]

Although if you've never had an interest in Harry Potter I doubt the game will do anything for you. To be honest what I've seen so far is pretty much par for the course. Nothing ground breaking.
It's all just for wallowing in the lore for me.

But maybe the game will be the best thing ever (I doubt it though) and I'll still get it (listening to the film soundtrack as I write this )

If its a good game then I can overlook the need to be invested in the World of Harry Potter and enjoy it for the game that it is but if its just an average game unless you're into Potter then I'll give it a miss and focus my February gaming time on Dead Space, Returnal , Sons of the Forest and Company of Heroes 3. I'll wait for some feedback from fellow OCUKers once the game is out and see what the thoughts are on it

 

[Rroff]

Just hope the controls are decent on PC - watching it played on console didn't really sell it to me - seemed far to clunky and dependant on button mashing to order.

 

[ThundyCat]

Hmm , I was worried about that. I've really no interest in reading the books or watching the movies , was hoping that I wouldnt miss out on too many references but sounds like I'll miss a lot. I'll factor that in on any decision to possibly buy.

The films are very good, you've nothing to lose by watching the first one.

 

[Tombstone]

The films are very good, you've nothing to lose by watching the first one.

I dont do too well with films and tv shows with children in, I always seem to end up getting annoyed by feelings that they are precocious, I'd probably end up after 30 mins wanting to punch Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe or Rupert Grint in the face, or possibly 2 of the 3

 

[mysticsniper]

I dont do too well with films and tv shows with children in, I always seem to end up getting annoyed by feelings that they are precocious, I'd probably end up after 30 mins wanting to punch Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe or Rupert Grint in the face, or possibly 2 of the 3

Just read the books, they're far more interesting.

 

[Tombstone]

Just read the books, they're far more interesting.

I see that Stephen Fry narrates the audiobooks, I like Fry so that might make them far more tolerable, so I could do that maybe.

 

[mysticsniper]

I see that Stephen Fry narrates the audiobooks, I like Fry so that might make them far more tolerable, so I could do that maybe.

Totally, I am currently listening to the Half Blood Prince in the car, you learn so much more than in the films.

 

[Wilko_Dog]

I see that Stephen Fry narrates the audiobooks, I like Fry so that might make them far more tolerable, so I could do that maybe.

The audiobooks are the best way to experience it, they are brilliant.

 

[unwashed potato!]

I see that Stephen Fry narrates the audiobooks, I like Fry so that might make them far more tolerable, so I could do that maybe.

It's how I did it. Fry delivers.

. The only issue is you'll never finish them all for months

 

[Mint8]

The films are entertaining, you should watch them.

I recently sat through the first two films in preparation for this game.

The acting was so awful I couldnt manage anymore.

 

[Maccy]

I recently sat through the first two films in preparation for this game.

The acting was so awful I couldnt manage anymore.

The first 2/3 aren't great, the acting does improve though.

 

[montymint]

The audiobooks are the best way to experience it, they are brilliant.

Agreed, I've sat through them a few times over the years.

Much better than the films IMO.

 

[ICDP]

I couldn’t get into the movies at all, they were just unrealistic.

Who would believe a ginger kid had two friends.

 

[GBRusty]

I couldn’t get into the movies at all, they were just unrealistic.

Who would believe a ginger kid had two friends.

That made me chortle far too much.

I'm am absolute Harry Potter nut but have no idea why. The books are childish, most of the films are badly acted and have so many plot inconsistencies regarding the 'lore'.. but despite all that I just love it all.

If @Tombstone hasn't tried it yet I'd suggest getting Harry Potter Years 1-4 lego game. It's awesome and might just nudge you into the HP universe.

 

[Cantankerous]

Read all the books but can easily see why the first one wasn't picked up for a while.

Looking forward to see what they manage to do with the game. From the little I've seen it has promise and the gameplay reminds me of the newer dragonage games.