Hogwarts halls finally open, wand in hand, and a childhood dream taking shape.

On gut feeling, on very few votes, Hogwarts Legacy sits just below average, so take it lightly. But the per-criterion detail is harsh. Connection and fun hit the floor of the ranking, and rediscovery too, which surprises for a license this beloved. Controller feel climbs back to average, but on two votes only, so be careful. Where the game holds the line is its sound, ahead of nearly two thirds of titles, and an art style not far from average. Here's the picture: a world you dreamed of walking, yet one that struggles to forge a real bond once the brand's magic fades.

In the licensed open-world RPG genre, it's a familiar pattern. The fantasy of the place carries the game more than its mechanics, like so many comfortable open worlds you cross without etching them into yourself.

So, who is it for? For you if you dream of roaming Hogwarts, its rooms, its music, its scenery. Much less if you want gameplay with bite or an adventure that marks you for good.