Ahh, that would explain the "loading doors" I experienced. I haven't played the Ps5/Series X version but have seen it in action and it looks gorgeous. I'm still very impressed with how it looks and runs on the Switch all things considered.
This is such a great review, fair and thorough. I am really enjoying playing the game on Switch. I know that the powerful console gamers have a lot to say about the game, but it is still great for us gamers who only use the Switch.
Thank you for the feedback on the review! Yeah I've had a few comments like that but people probably don't realise some people prefer to game on the Switch, or don't own other consoles. I'm still playing it after review (something that doesn't happen often) and I'm really enjoying it still!
I already own the PC version, but it's nice to see that they ported it so well. Of course, it will never look as good as it does on top tier computers. But for being a switch port of a massive game, it looks like they did a good job. I also agree that the accessibility options are great and they really wanted a lot of people to enjoy the game. On top of now being available on every current console and PC, I feel like Portkey games went above and beyond. All in all, great review!
Thank you so much for the feedback. I must admit, I never paid attention to accessibility until I found out I had a vision impaired subscriber. I spent a couple of days looking into it and now know how important accessibility in games is. Portkey Games have certainly done a wonderful job on this one and as someone who games almost exclusively on Switch, I'm so happy I get to finally enroll in Hogwarts!
I think it's a tricky balance of compromise and engines. A few of the Devs I've spoken to say the Switch is the easiest to get a license for, but the hardest to develop on due to hardware limitations. Switch gamers have been lucky with some really well optimized games lately like this and Borderlands 3.
@@whatsitlikeau i mean re8 is running on the iphone 15 and on switch we get the cloud versions for full price. I'm pretty sure it would be possible to run re7,8,2 and 3 remakes on switch
I just hope that now they have time to optimize the PC version because it's still a mess. It still has a floppy performance and a lot of players are still complaining about bugs that won't let them continue with both the main story and side missions.
100% I don't know why they made it cloud, especially since SE have so many quality titles on Switch. I sunk most my weekend into Star Ocean for Review and its probably my game of the year (This is a contender too!)
@@whatsitlikeauI genuinely think they did cloud was because they wanted to release it in time for the anniversary but didn't have enough time to port it properly. I think the cloud was more like a last minute thing.
That's good to know! Loading times into towns can be a bit frustrating, especially when you only need to pop into town for a quest to send you right back out!
The loading times are fine.. maybe it’s because I grew up playing older consoles which had insane loading time, n disc changes . Switch version is exactly what we would ask for in a mobile version of the game, story all in take, decent graphics but for the switch it’s like wow. But it’s the whole game.. n it’s really good. This is like Witcher 3 on switch status. I bet with a few updates it will improve. I own both on ps5 n switch. It’s just show switch age but at the same time the amazing ability the switch has on some current titles being ported to it. Personally I love that Nintendo refuses to give in and do unnecessary mid cycle upgrades. I miss the days when consoles were really pushed near end of life cycle of the consoles. The switch in itself has proven time n again it’s all about quality not quantity. I say keep making games for it for as long as it can then release new console. Microsoft n Sony should take note. Because eventually we will all get tired of the mid cycle upgrade n just stop buying on original release dates because first gen of a consoles seem more like a beta type .. that isn’t finished
Ah wow... What a thing to wake up to with 10k views! I didn't expect that at all. I hope my video helped show you a bit about the game. I apologise for the grammatical errors in the video, I only started doing this a few months ago, and hope to get a bit better. I'm very chuffed by the lovely comments, and will take the criticism into account to do better. Have a great day!
I'm so happy with this game. True, the graphics aren't ps5 standard, but still amazing and enjoyable. If you take time to put a new big game on a console like Switch, you'd be quite surprised. Coolest part is I can play it everywhere I want. I really hope they do the same thing with the Kingdom Hearts games and other games in the future since the cloud versions are a mess and Square Enix is discussing native versions for the future.
I've come back to this video for some Switch footage now that Hogwarts Legacy has dropped below $20 on the eShop, I'm finally picking it up. I hope that recent patches have improved the performance a bit. But even if they haven't, the game certainly looks good enough already. Cheers! Keep up the good reviews.
Great work on the video. Thank you for posting! I don't think this version is the best way to experience the game for the first time if you own any other supported consoles or a decent PC, but it's still a very well-done port, given how old the Switch is by today's standards. I honestly didn't expect it to look and run half as good. Props to WB/Avalanche for taking the extra time to make the game work on the system instead of canceling it outright, which I seemed so likely after all the delays. Having already 100%-ed the game on PC, I'll definitely double-dip sometime soon to have a portable version as well. For those who only own the Switch or want to play on the go, I'd consider the port a must-buy.
I’m quite used to my high end gaming pc with game running at 4K, so the only downside I noticed the most was the resolution, other than that it’s a great port, enjoyed playing through it. It’s also great that they decided to unlock all the twitch cosmetics to celebrate the launch!
Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all the Witches and Wizards getting this game today for Xmas. Thank you for watching my video, and I hope you have a wonderful time at Hogwarts!
Played it yesterday aswell on switch the game runs pretty well and I saw a couple of changes like stained glass windows in some areas where I didn't see on ps5.
Someone pointed that out to me too. I haven't played it on the bigger consoles, but I got told it's all open with no loading. Still very happy with the Switch version!
Is the Nintendo Switch’s graphics/performance equivalent to that of the Xbox 360/PS3 or the Xbox One/PS4? I’m talking about the console overall not just this game.
Safe to say at a base level, its 360/PS3. That being said, 1st party titles fare a bit better and there's some exceptional ports that get more out of the system.
Great review. Thank you! I have PS5, but I've held out for the Switch version, as playing in handheld will enhance the experience so much. The Switch is an awesome piece of kit! 👌
I am really enjoying the game on Switch, but I have had quite a lot of very noticeable framedrops especially when going around Hogwarts specifically actually, I like to run to get around a lot and it's evident the Switch can't really handle the running in the castle too well, everything else is just fine though, flying around is great and surprisingly smooth, and other areas appear and run smoother than being in Hogwarts for me. The only issue I do have is the loading doors when you're going around Hogwarts, but they seem to only be 5-8 second load times which isn't detrimental to the gameplay. But yeah, I wholeheartedly agree with another comment I saw above.. Companies like Gamefreak should be ashamed at how bad a game like Scarlet/Violet run in comparison to how these developers managed to get this massive and great game running on the Switch. I'm such a big Pokemon fan and now I almost wish they got rid of the full open world in scarlet and violet and added loading zones as areas like this game did, just to help the performance and overall look. But ey, hopefully that switch 2 is coming soon!!!
The loading doors did catch me off guard. When walking around I found it was fine but running seemed to make doors load longer. Glad you've been enjoying the game and I can't wait to see what the Switch succesor will be like!
I think they could have done a little more in the running sections to alleviate frame drops because remember the Switch is almost 7 years old, but it’s a testament to the Switch and more importantly the development team, that Hogwarts Legacy is running at all on Switch.
hello was looking for games & this is on sale on the Nintendo EShop $99.95 down to $29.98 it's the Bundle one. So I'm going to buy it now can't wait to play it thanks for the Review
I’m a toilet gamer. This releasing on the switch is huge for me. Such a fun game. It really captures the feeling of attending Hogwarts and ditching class to save the world. Pretty neat.
I’m buying Hogwarts Legacy on Switch, I don’t have any other systems and have no intention of buying another system just for a prettier and nicer version, this is a technical triumph on Switch and I’m not even a Harry Potter fan, this is the best review I’ve come across for the game that doesn’t compare this Switch port to the console and PC versions.
No point comparing a 10-year-old handheld console to a $3k PC in my opinion. Obviously, compromises are made which we have to point out, but it's a technical success which has actually had a performance boost since this video.
@@whatsitlikeau that’s really cool. I look forward to the performance boost when I get my copy of Hogwarts Legacy, again yours is the best review of the Switch version because you review it for what it is, a very good port that whole compromises had to be made, the gameplay remains in tact and the fact that they’re updating the game with tweaks and improvements shows how they care about the feedback from the game.
Judging via footage it looks fine on Switch.. And having the mobility factor is also cool.. I figure it’ll be a sorta counterbalance being I usually play FF 16 on ps5
@@whatsitlikeau that’s what I hear! I’ve tried not to watch too much since it came out because I want to be able to experience everything for the first time. 😁
It's it's not bad it's actually quite good HONESTLY I wish I waited to only play it on switch first... because it IS downgraded but like not in any major way... but it's also annoying because I'm about to go buy me a steamdeck so now I'm asking myself did I make the right move in buying this on the switch??
@@whatsitlikeau Got ya! Thanks for the response! I played originally on the Series S and I’m picking up the Switch version today! I’m excited to dive back in and that’s what I’m mainly worried about!!
Might be a little bit of a step down from the Series S, but great to be able to play it on the go! I would love to hear what you think about it once you've given it a go!
@@whatsitlikeau Yes, it will definitely a step down from the Series S lol; but I always find myself buying games on the switch as an excuse to replay them a 2nd time; and also just to see how the game ends up running/playing on the switch in general. Thanks for the replies!
@@Megamage224 I get that! I'm the same as I'm happy to take the visual cut to play handheld. I prefer the Switch over my Series X in a lot of ways, especially playing No Mans Sky under the stars!
Can’t wait to play this. Like u iv seen all the Harry Potter films and I’m not not much bothered about them to much but this game looks top on switch and I can’t wait to dive in and try it for myself too review keep up the top work👍👍👍
Sorry about that. I did mention about longer load times when entering new areas but I could have been a bit clearer to where this areas are. Thank you for the feedback and I hope the video was still helpful!
Right you are. I love the Switcher, but it's resolution in handheld is much lower than Hogwarts from what I can see. I'm not a technical analyst though!
@@whatsitlikeau The chosen person misses speech and subtitles in multiple language sets. The bug is already reported by several ppl. It just sucks that you can't hear anything, not even read.
I was going to get this game for XB1 but my brother got for me for the switch so that's what I'm going to play it on. I don't mind longer load times and more load screens as I'm someone who's been playing Skyrim since 2011. i grew up in the 90s back when games looked like low poly Lego blocks so I'm going to keep my expectations of graphical fidelity low. Just so long as the gameplay is enjoyable and I can dump dozens of hours into this game. I've long been of the opinion that the video game industry tries to be on the cutting edge of graphical realism a bit too much. I think we as gamers need to take a step back and just enjoy a game for what it is. So long as the graphics are late PS3/early PS4 era then we can enjoy them. Devs on Triple A games often get burnt out because they crunch 100 plus hours a week to meet a corporate deadline to get a game out and all too often us gamers rag on said game because Devs were pushed to cut corners to get the game out.
I had a very similar conversation the other day with my friend about Helldivers 2. It's taking the world by storm and it's not a AAA title. I think shareholders have too much input on devs now which is unfortunate, but there's nothing wrong with just making a game fun
@@whatsitlikeau max cpu 1785MHZ gpu 921mhz ram 1862mhz when im in Howard castle i get 40 to 50 fps when im outside like hogsmi i get max 30 to 35 fps plus with AIO UPDATER i was able to fix the blury graphic temperature never reach 70 degree
I only have the Switch. and I don't really like games like this on the computer. Sometimes it's the only option some of us have is to play it on the Switch. I'm not gonna buy a new console just for this game when I won't even buy any other games
I bought it for pc played it for 20 hours and had so much bugs and laggs. I couldn‘t play it any longer bc every fight lagged so much. I tried mods and different settings but nothing worked even though my gaming pc wasn‘t cheap. I am still upset about my „lost“ Money. I Really want to play it But i am afraid to loose more money…..
Performance isn't perfect on Switch, but framerate drops on this game are negligible. I didn't have any major stutters or performance issues during my gameplay, except one set of stairs in the Hogwarts Castle where it dipped from 30 to 24 fps. Hope that helps!
The Best And Most Thorough Review I’ve Found Thus Far, Thank You. I’m An Advent Gamer But The Only Sustem I Currently Have Is Switch. I’ve Been Waiting All Year For This! All Anyone Else Can Ever Mention It’s Graphics; Like There Is So Much More To Gaming Than Visuals. #NewSub
Well, I have to say this is some amazing feedback to wake up to. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I can't wait to finish up my next 2 reviews so I can go back to Hogwarts!
Do the loading times ever get too annoying if you're constantly going between different rooms and such? That's the ONLY thing that worries me, but otherwise VERY surprised they actually made this WORK!
@@whatsitlikeau do you have to travel often to hogs… where the loading takes forever or does the game do a good job of keeping you in one area for a while? I could see this being partially annoying when you have to go to different “shops” and they have to load. I’m surprised the shops cant just have a 5-10 second load time like the rooms in the castle… but I’m assuming it’s cuz you’re going from outside to inside? At least if the audio is still good high quality then I’m sold! It’s between this and super Mario RPG for me? Hard choices. Just got Mario wonder too but always wanted to play in open world Hogwarts
@@whatsitlikeau the coolest thing for me is that you get a little “illumination” that guides you to your next mission without the castle being way too confusing walking around aimlessly ? Is this actually useful or is it like cheating ? Lastly does the inside of the castle actually look decent in 1080 compared to handheld? All I care about is smooth 30 FPS AND IM SOLD!!! Imagine this on switch 2 working incredibly fast! I just hope they Dont re-release the game with no loading times 😂
It didn't really bother me much as when you do quests they are generally in a specific area. Shops only have small load ins. The worst load time is when entering the open world but even then it dodnt bother me too much.
It's so useful! You don't have to use it at all but I don't know much about the HP universe so it helped so much and was discrete enough. It's actually all explained in the game that the professors made you the magical field guide
I have it on the series x and I think this looks fantastic. I really wasn't expecting this, and I even thought they might abandon the switch all-together. I got my partner a copy for the xbox one and that also looks great. I would honestly be happy with any version of this game, although right now the award for the best version goes to PS5 or PC followed closely by the series x. I would likely get a copy on the switch if I played it.
Im still shocked this run on switch i was a bit on my nerves waiting that training flying class brooms because i know most game has fly thing in open world on switch don't go well and after i try it ohhh boy i can't believe still
@@whatsitlikeau Yup I just 100%ed the Switch version last night. I was burnt out by the time I unlocked the south east portion of the map but it didn’t take long to power through. Other than the aesthetics this game is nothing like Three Houses lol but equally enjoyable
I was playing it for an hour or so in handheld on an OLED and it looked amazing. Unfortunately the game didn't support the capture button for footage so I had to play hooked up to my laptop to capture the footage. This review is made from almost 8 hours of captured footage!
If they could port THIS game, I wonder why they couldn’t do a proper port for Outer Worlds, GTA5, etc. Baldurs Gate 3 showed the world that companies got lazy and greedy and the customer paid the bill. If WBGames could pull this off I wonder why Rockstar / BioWare / Ubisoft etc. can’t.
Good news is Outer Worlds just got announced yesterday! I think it comes to cost vs sales. GTA could run for sure, maybe Online wouldn't work very well? BG3 devs did a great job of bringing Divinity 2 to the Switch. Here's hoping the Switch successor sees more love from bigger studios!
I'm not much of a mobile phone gamer but I did see the Company of Heroes phone port and it looked great too, so I'm sure it would look good. I'm too old though and prefer buttons for gaming hahaha.
I was immediately expecting it to be garbage but its actually not that bad! I mean it'd still not worth it if you have a computer or any other device but they managed to do a pretty good job with the hardware they were given!
At times it feels like skyrim when entering towns and buildings which is annoying because ps5 version wasn't like that (but what do u expect for a glorified gameboy)
Hahahah it's not that bad of a system! I've been told the next gen versions are completely open, but understand the compromises needed to get it on Switch
I do find it strange how nobody is on about the trans right movement anymore in regards to this game. What does the Switch not have the ability to offend anyone?
I asked my trans homies for advice when approaching this one, and one of my closest mates said "You can appreciate and enjoy the art, while criticizing the artist." I'm not a part of that community but can see that JK's comments caused a lot of hurt which then got attached to this game in particular. It's important to note that the devs condemned JK's stance too.
@@whatsitlikeau and it's important to note that just because mental people try to bully you into submission you do not in fact have to accept that and pander to them. JK was spitting truth, and the truth hurt the ability of some people who have no other means of control over others' agenda, and that upset them. I am all for freedom, but freedom does not mean you get to define the reality that you want.
Yeah I'll just stick with the PS5 version. The biggest issue for me is the loading screens that weren't present in current gen versions that are now forced in this version.
I also want to add that your comment is valid criticism and I appreciate the feedback. Hopefully you stick around as I get better at writing and enjoy some of my other videos!
It happened a while ago now. You might be able to pick up in the audio that sometimes I have a bit of difficulty pronouncing words so I have to articulate them. No need to feel bad for me though, I've got a very lovely family who have helped me with recovery. Every day above ground is a gift!
Lmao to even think this version of Hogswarts Legacy exists blows my mind. Being a PC player I’m not expecting it to look nearly as good but, I would go buy a used Xbox series S|X or PS5 before I bought this.
Thats a fair call. I almost exclusively game on Switch since I travel, so it's perfect for me even though it's not the best-looking version of the game.
I didn't even realise but the Switch is almost 10 years old now. I think there are a lot of people who love Harry Potter and only game on Switch so it's great they weren't left out. Here's hoping the next Nintendo Console will be a much more powerful system.
I think Nintendo and Microsoft have a lot of mutual respect together. I do hope the next console is powerful, but Nintendo seem to trade off innovation to be one generation behind.
Sony is killing Nintendo? In which universe? The switch outsells the PS4 & PS5 in hardware AND software. Nintendo has two games out as contenders for the Game of the Year Awards plus further categories like Art Design, Music and Score, Action Adventure and more. That is more than ANY other company has. Don't get me wrong,i prefer playing on next gen consoles and PC over my Switch, but Nintendo has nothing to worry about.
@@retropolis1 gamers worldwide prefer ps over Nintendo it's no contest bruh in jpn maybe Nintendo is popular still but in most other countries Nintendo is non existent
I noticed architectural changes, the bridges of the castle are covered with stained glass and doors have been added between the halls.
Ahh, that would explain the "loading doors" I experienced. I haven't played the Ps5/Series X version but have seen it in action and it looks gorgeous. I'm still very impressed with how it looks and runs on the Switch all things considered.
Aren't these changes on the Ps4 / Xbox one version as well?
I would be keen to know this! Hopefully someone can confirm?
@@edgar3508 basically the ps5/pc version are the worst launch version. maybe even now
Thats the same for the ps4 amd xbox one versions to
This is such a great review, fair and thorough. I am really enjoying playing the game on Switch. I know that the powerful console gamers have a lot to say about the game, but it is still great for us gamers who only use the Switch.
Thank you for the feedback on the review! Yeah I've had a few comments like that but people probably don't realise some people prefer to game on the Switch, or don't own other consoles. I'm still playing it after review (something that doesn't happen often) and I'm really enjoying it still!
I already own the PC version, but it's nice to see that they ported it so well. Of course, it will never look as good as it does on top tier computers. But for being a switch port of a massive game, it looks like they did a good job. I also agree that the accessibility options are great and they really wanted a lot of people to enjoy the game. On top of now being available on every current console and PC, I feel like Portkey games went above and beyond.
All in all, great review!
Thank you so much for the feedback. I must admit, I never paid attention to accessibility until I found out I had a vision impaired subscriber. I spent a couple of days looking into it and now know how important accessibility in games is. Portkey Games have certainly done a wonderful job on this one and as someone who games almost exclusively on Switch, I'm so happy I get to finally enroll in Hogwarts!
wow I'm impressed it runs this game so well, it just means all other developers don't optimize their games enoguh
I think it's a tricky balance of compromise and engines. A few of the Devs I've spoken to say the Switch is the easiest to get a license for, but the hardest to develop on due to hardware limitations. Switch gamers have been lucky with some really well optimized games lately like this and Borderlands 3.
@@whatsitlikeau i mean re8 is running on the iphone 15 and on switch we get the cloud versions for full price. I'm pretty sure it would be possible to run re7,8,2 and 3 remakes on switch
I just hope that now they have time to optimize the PC version because it's still a mess. It still has a floppy performance and a lot of players are still complaining about bugs that won't let them continue with both the main story and side missions.
I mean, when you water EVERYTHING down and it looks like you're playing on a literal potato 🤦
I wonder if it's harder to optimise on PC because of varying hardware? I have no idea if they will still update it unfortunately.
It was nice to actually have a nice review for the ported version of the game !!
Happy to help! If I may shameless give myself a plug here, feel free to like and subscribe as I try to cover as much Switch content as I can!
If only Disney & Square Enix tried their best to port KH Games like this, I woulda insta buy them.
100% I don't know why they made it cloud, especially since SE have so many quality titles on Switch. I sunk most my weekend into Star Ocean for Review and its probably my game of the year (This is a contender too!)
@@whatsitlikeau I have played the PSP Version waaay back but didn't like it. Do you think I will like the new one?
I'm still writing the review, but if it helps, the remake plays more like Octopath Traveller with a real time battle system
@@whatsitlikeauI genuinely think they did cloud was because they wanted to release it in time for the anniversary but didn't have enough time to port it properly. I think the cloud was more like a last minute thing.
I didn't' think about it from that angle. So, they probably had good intentions for the fans.
Nice one - one fyi on the game compared to its original release: the loading of interiors is a massive issue and change to the gameplay in towns etc
That's good to know! Loading times into towns can be a bit frustrating, especially when you only need to pop into town for a quest to send you right back out!
The loading times are fine.. maybe it’s because I grew up playing older consoles which had insane loading time, n disc changes .
Switch version is exactly what we would ask for in a mobile version of the game, story all in take, decent graphics but for the switch it’s like wow. But it’s the whole game.. n it’s really good. This is like Witcher 3 on switch status. I bet with a few updates it will improve.
I own both on ps5 n switch. It’s just show switch age but at the same time the amazing ability the switch has on some current titles being ported to it.
Personally I love that Nintendo refuses to give in and do unnecessary mid cycle upgrades. I miss the days when consoles were really pushed near end of life cycle of the consoles.
The switch in itself has proven time n again it’s all about quality not quantity. I say keep making games for it for as long as it can then release new console. Microsoft n Sony should take note. Because eventually we will all get tired of the mid cycle upgrade n just stop buying on original release dates because first gen of a consoles seem more like a beta type .. that isn’t finished
This is such a good take and I couldn't agree more. It's magical what they've done here.
Ah wow... What a thing to wake up to with 10k views! I didn't expect that at all. I hope my video helped show you a bit about the game. I apologise for the grammatical errors in the video, I only started doing this a few months ago, and hope to get a bit better. I'm very chuffed by the lovely comments, and will take the criticism into account to do better. Have a great day!
I'm so happy with this game. True, the graphics aren't ps5 standard, but still amazing and enjoyable. If you take time to put a new big game on a console like Switch, you'd be quite surprised. Coolest part is I can play it everywhere I want.
I really hope they do the same thing with the Kingdom Hearts games and other games in the future since the cloud versions are a mess and Square Enix is discussing native versions for the future.
I've heard that a lot about Kingdom Hearts! Hopefully they do some native versions
Awesome dude...
I'm buying this for switch lite today
You're in for a treat! Once you had a crack at it, come back and let me know what your thought of it!
Only a little bit in the castle, mainly around the main entrance. Aside from that the framerate drop is negligible
I've come back to this video for some Switch footage now that Hogwarts Legacy has dropped below $20 on the eShop, I'm finally picking it up. I hope that recent patches have improved the performance a bit. But even if they haven't, the game certainly looks good enough already. Cheers! Keep up the good reviews.
Thank you so much! This was my first popular review. Game has improved a lot with 3 major updates. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Great work on the video. Thank you for posting!
I don't think this version is the best way to experience the game for the first time if you own any other supported consoles or a decent PC, but it's still a very well-done port, given how old the Switch is by today's standards. I honestly didn't expect it to look and run half as good. Props to WB/Avalanche for taking the extra time to make the game work on the system instead of canceling it outright, which I seemed so likely after all the delays.
Having already 100%-ed the game on PC, I'll definitely double-dip sometime soon to have a portable version as well. For those who only own the Switch or want to play on the go, I'd consider the port a must-buy.
Thank you for the kind feedback! Yeah they've done an outstanding job on the port, it's really well done and great for Switch exclusive gamers.
I’m quite used to my high end gaming pc with game running at 4K, so the only downside I noticed the most was the resolution, other than that it’s a great port, enjoyed playing through it. It’s also great that they decided to unlock all the twitch cosmetics to celebrate the launch!
I wondered why I had some fancy robe transmogs. Thats great they included them!
absolutely nailed this review you did an amazing job with it very informative and detailed love the commentary hope all is well
Thank you so much for your kind words! This review took me the longest to put together so I'm glad people are enjoying it!
Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all the Witches and Wizards getting this game today for Xmas. Thank you for watching my video, and I hope you have a wonderful time at Hogwarts!
Played it yesterday aswell on switch the game runs pretty well and I saw a couple of changes like stained glass windows in some areas where I didn't see on ps5.
Someone pointed that out to me too. I haven't played it on the bigger consoles, but I got told it's all open with no loading. Still very happy with the Switch version!
Is the Nintendo Switch’s graphics/performance equivalent to that of the Xbox 360/PS3 or the Xbox One/PS4?
I’m talking about the console overall not just this game.
Xbox 360/PS3 level in docked mode, lower resolutions in handheld mode
Its a bit better than 360/PS3 but closer to those consoles than Xbox one/ps4
Safe to say at a base level, its 360/PS3. That being said, 1st party titles fare a bit better and there's some exceptional ports that get more out of the system.
You sold me at 'it's like Skyrim...: Your review was great and very detailed. I'll definately be picking up my pre-order tomorrow.
Enjoy! I love Skyrim, it's my all-time favourite game. This game is quite magical!
I really loved this review. It was very informative and inviting 😀
Thank you for your kind words!
Loved this review thank you! I am 100% getting it on payday this week!
Thank you for the great feedback! I hope you enjoy your time at Hogwarts!
Great review. Thank you! I have PS5, but I've held out for the Switch version, as playing in handheld will enhance the experience so much. The Switch is an awesome piece of kit! 👌
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback! I know that there are compromises on the Switch but I do love being able to game anywhere!
I am really enjoying the game on Switch, but I have had quite a lot of very noticeable framedrops especially when going around Hogwarts specifically actually, I like to run to get around a lot and it's evident the Switch can't really handle the running in the castle too well, everything else is just fine though, flying around is great and surprisingly smooth, and other areas appear and run smoother than being in Hogwarts for me. The only issue I do have is the loading doors when you're going around Hogwarts, but they seem to only be 5-8 second load times which isn't detrimental to the gameplay. But yeah, I wholeheartedly agree with another comment I saw above.. Companies like Gamefreak should be ashamed at how bad a game like Scarlet/Violet run in comparison to how these developers managed to get this massive and great game running on the Switch. I'm such a big Pokemon fan and now I almost wish they got rid of the full open world in scarlet and violet and added loading zones as areas like this game did, just to help the performance and overall look. But ey, hopefully that switch 2 is coming soon!!!
The loading doors did catch me off guard. When walking around I found it was fine but running seemed to make doors load longer. Glad you've been enjoying the game and I can't wait to see what the Switch succesor will be like!
I think they could have done a little more in the running sections to alleviate frame drops because remember the Switch is almost 7 years old, but it’s a testament to the Switch and more importantly the development team, that Hogwarts Legacy is running at all on Switch.
Picking it up after work, can’t wait
I hope you enjoy it!
@@whatsitlikeau I’m impressed so far, haven’t really had much time to to really get into it but what I’ve played so far is really great
I'm so glad. I found the game really picks up when you unlock flying!
hello was looking for games & this is on sale on the Nintendo EShop $99.95 down to $29.98 it's the Bundle one. So I'm going to buy it now can't wait to play it thanks for the Review
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It's an epic adventure!
was on the fence to take it now or next year, your review was to the point..got it at ongoing 30% sale
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Performance is much better now with the latest update!
I’m a toilet gamer. This releasing on the switch is huge for me. Such a fun game. It really captures the feeling of attending Hogwarts and ditching class to save the world. Pretty neat.
Hahahah I think we are all secretly toilet gamers. Hope you're still enjoying the game!
I’m buying Hogwarts Legacy on Switch, I don’t have any other systems and have no intention of buying another system just for a prettier and nicer version, this is a technical triumph on Switch and I’m not even a Harry Potter fan, this is the best review I’ve come across for the game that doesn’t compare this Switch port to the console and PC versions.
No point comparing a 10-year-old handheld console to a $3k PC in my opinion. Obviously, compromises are made which we have to point out, but it's a technical success which has actually had a performance boost since this video.
@@whatsitlikeau that’s really cool. I look forward to the performance boost when I get my copy of Hogwarts Legacy, again yours is the best review of the Switch version because you review it for what it is, a very good port that whole compromises had to be made, the gameplay remains in tact and the fact that they’re updating the game with tweaks and improvements shows how they care about the feedback from the game.
@Adam_player_1_ thank you so much for your kind words! I'm sure you're going to have a blast when you get it! Enjoy!
@@whatsitlikeau you’re welcome, your review was a breath of fresh air.
Haven’t touched my switch since 2020. Now I can spend my Christmas holiday playing this!!😁
Enjoy! It's a great game!
I chose for Xmas too.. It’s under the tree with the strategy guide
You chose a great gift! I hope it makes your Chrissy magical!
Wow you missed out on some great games on Switch, but it’s nice to see you’re getting one of the best games that seemed impossible on Switch.
Judging via footage it looks fine on Switch.. And having the mobility factor is also cool.. I figure it’ll be a sorta counterbalance being I usually play FF 16 on ps5
I only have the Switch and I'm excited for this game! Getting it for christmas.
You're in for a treat! It's a fantastic game!
Same here, can't wait!
@@whatsitlikeau that’s what I hear! I’ve tried not to watch too much since it came out because I want to be able to experience everything for the first time. 😁
@@cariwalker7549 Best way to go into it! I didn't know much about it all going in so it had a huge wow factor!
@@HoldMyHand777 I hope you have a great time playing it!
I think it is miraculously that they got it running on the Nintendo.
100% What's even crazier is they have balanced out the performance and graphics more since launch, so it looks and runs even better.
It's it's not bad it's actually quite good HONESTLY I wish I waited to only play it on switch first... because it IS downgraded but like not in any major way... but it's also annoying because I'm about to go buy me a steamdeck so now I'm asking myself did I make the right move in buying this on the switch??
I think it's really well optimised for Switch so I'm really happy with it. I think it depends on what your favorite system is
Are the amount of enemies on screen at a given time in particular areas (or in general) reduced compared to other consoles?!?
I'm not too sure to be honest, but there are some technical limitations on the Switch version like the doors and load in areas when entering a town
@@whatsitlikeau Got ya! Thanks for the response! I played originally on the Series S and I’m picking up the Switch version today! I’m excited to dive back in and that’s what I’m mainly worried about!!
Might be a little bit of a step down from the Series S, but great to be able to play it on the go! I would love to hear what you think about it once you've given it a go!
@@whatsitlikeau Yes, it will definitely a step down from the Series S lol; but I always find myself buying games on the switch as an excuse to replay them a 2nd time; and also just to see how the game ends up running/playing on the switch in general.
Thanks for the replies!
@@Megamage224 I get that! I'm the same as I'm happy to take the visual cut to play handheld. I prefer the Switch over my Series X in a lot of ways, especially playing No Mans Sky under the stars!
Can’t wait to play this. Like u iv seen all the Harry Potter films and I’m not not much bothered about them to much but this game looks top on switch and I can’t wait to dive in and try it for myself too review keep up the top work👍👍👍
Thank you so much for your kind words. This game has made a fan out of me!
doesnt even say that to change locations by walking you see a loading screen, just like gta vice city,
Sorry about that. I did mention about longer load times when entering new areas but I could have been a bit clearer to where this areas are. Thank you for the feedback and I hope the video was still helpful!
Bro whats the resolution it runs in handheld ??
As far as I can tell, it's an adaptive 720p. Performance wise much better than the Witcher 3, more on par with No Mans sky if that helps?
@@whatsitlikeauWitcher 3 runs way better than NMS
@@flyingplantwhale545 They're talking about resolution
Right you are. I love the Switcher, but it's resolution in handheld is much lower than Hogwarts from what I can see. I'm not a technical analyst though!
The school puns. 10/10
I dug deep into my lame Dad puns for this one.
Anyone else with the Audio bug?
Whats the bug you're experiencing?
@@whatsitlikeau The chosen person misses speech and subtitles in multiple language sets. The bug is already reported by several ppl. It just sucks that you can't hear anything, not even read.
Hopefully they will address it soon! I know Swtich patches can take some time to get approved but I would say something will be updated soon.
I was going to get this game for XB1 but my brother got for me for the switch so that's what I'm going to play it on. I don't mind longer load times and more load screens as I'm someone who's been playing Skyrim since 2011. i grew up in the 90s back when games looked like low poly Lego blocks so I'm going to keep my expectations of graphical fidelity low. Just so long as the gameplay is enjoyable and I can dump dozens of hours into this game.
I've long been of the opinion that the video game industry tries to be on the cutting edge of graphical realism a bit too much. I think we as gamers need to take a step back and just enjoy a game for what it is. So long as the graphics are late PS3/early PS4 era then we can enjoy them. Devs on Triple A games often get burnt out because they crunch 100 plus hours a week to meet a corporate deadline to get a game out and all too often us gamers rag on said game because Devs were pushed to cut corners to get the game out.
I had a very similar conversation the other day with my friend about Helldivers 2. It's taking the world by storm and it's not a AAA title. I think shareholders have too much input on devs now which is unfortunate, but there's nothing wrong with just making a game fun
Looks like my kinda game. Can't wait to play. But unfortunately my switch needs work.Or buy a new one.
What exactly has that's a problem? Maybe i can help ya out
What's going on with your Switch? I just had to repair both my kids consoles so maybe I can point you in the right direction?
This game run so good on my switch when overclocked of course
What sort of frames are you getting?
@@whatsitlikeau max cpu 1785MHZ gpu 921mhz ram 1862mhz when im in Howard castle i get 40 to 50 fps when im outside like hogsmi i get max 30 to 35 fps plus with AIO UPDATER i was able to fix the blury graphic temperature never reach 70 degree
To do that you'll need a modded switch runs even beter on the MARIKO oled switch since it has max cpu 2300MHZ gpu 1267MHZ ram 2331MHZ
How do you get a modded switch?
My honest opinion is if this is your inly way to experience it then enjoy but your better off on other systems
That's a fair assessment. I personally love playing handheld so it's Switch for me, but there are compromises that come with that
I only have the Switch. and I don't really like games like this on the computer. Sometimes it's the only option some of us have is to play it on the Switch. I'm not gonna buy a new console just for this game when I won't even buy any other games
I bought it for pc played it for 20 hours and had so much bugs and laggs. I couldn‘t play it any longer bc every fight lagged so much. I tried mods and different settings but nothing worked even though my gaming pc wasn‘t cheap. I am still upset about my „lost“ Money. I Really want to play it But i am afraid to loose more money…..
Performance isn't perfect on Switch, but framerate drops on this game are negligible. I didn't have any major stutters or performance issues during my gameplay, except one set of stairs in the Hogwarts Castle where it dipped from 30 to 24 fps. Hope that helps!
Thanks for putting in the time and effort to make this video!
Thank you for your kind words! I love making videos and I'm hoping one day to earn a living off making them. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
I know! I also make videos so I know how much dedication you have to put into it! Wish you the best!
I just subbed! I can't wait to check out some more of your content!
@@whatsitlikeau oh wow you’re amazing! You didn’t have to!! Thanks!! 😭💛
@@__danji Great channel by the way! I hope you don't unsub when I tell you I use Android but some of the things you discuss might convert me!
The Best And Most Thorough Review I’ve Found Thus Far, Thank You. I’m An Advent Gamer But The Only Sustem I Currently Have Is Switch. I’ve Been Waiting All Year For This! All Anyone Else Can Ever Mention It’s Graphics; Like There Is So Much More To Gaming Than Visuals. #NewSub
Well, I have to say this is some amazing feedback to wake up to. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I can't wait to finish up my next 2 reviews so I can go back to Hogwarts!
I bet they didn't fix the crappy broom controls of this game!
I found it a bit different to get used to, but didn't mind them
Do the loading times ever get too annoying if you're constantly going between different rooms and such? That's the ONLY thing that worries me, but otherwise VERY surprised they actually made this WORK!
Not really. The door loading sometimes is about 5-10 seconds or so. The main load encounters are leaving or entering the castle, or hogsmeade.
@@whatsitlikeau do you have to travel often to hogs… where the loading takes forever or does the game do a good job of keeping you in one area for a while? I could see this being partially annoying when you have to go to different “shops” and they have to load. I’m surprised the shops cant just have a 5-10 second load time like the rooms in the castle… but I’m assuming it’s cuz you’re going from outside to inside? At least if the audio is still good high quality then I’m sold! It’s between this and super Mario RPG for me? Hard choices. Just got Mario wonder too but always wanted to play in open world Hogwarts
@@whatsitlikeau the coolest thing for me is that you get a little “illumination” that guides you to your next mission without the castle being way too confusing walking around aimlessly ? Is this actually useful or is it like cheating ? Lastly does the inside of the castle actually look decent in 1080 compared to handheld? All I care about is smooth 30 FPS AND IM SOLD!!! Imagine this on switch 2 working incredibly fast! I just hope they Dont re-release the game with no loading times 😂
It didn't really bother me much as when you do quests they are generally in a specific area. Shops only have small load ins. The worst load time is when entering the open world but even then it dodnt bother me too much.
It's so useful! You don't have to use it at all but I don't know much about the HP universe so it helped so much and was discrete enough. It's actually all explained in the game that the professors made you the magical field guide
9 for graphics?
Absolutely. The game looks incredible by the Switch's harware standards in my opinion.
Too many spoilers online I just picked up a copy
Hope you enjoy the game!
I have it on the series x and I think this looks fantastic. I really wasn't expecting this, and I even thought they might abandon the switch all-together. I got my partner a copy for the xbox one and that also looks great. I would honestly be happy with any version of this game, although right now the award for the best version goes to PS5 or PC followed closely by the series x. I would likely get a copy on the switch if I played it.
I thought it was going to get canned too, and the lack of coverage in the lead up made me a bit nervous. Glad it turned out as great as it did!
Im still shocked this run on switch i was a bit on my nerves waiting that training flying class brooms because i know most game has fly thing in open world on switch don't go well and after i try it ohhh boy i can't believe still
Hahaha yeah I was shocked that flying was about 5-6 hours in. Game changer when it's unlocked!
I’m not a Harry Potter fan either (saw a movie in 2001 and nothing since) I got this game because the style reminded me of Fire Emblem Three Houses 💀
Do you like it? I still haven't tried Three Houses but I loved Engage
@@whatsitlikeau Yup I just 100%ed the Switch version last night. I was burnt out by the time I unlocked the south east portion of the map but it didn’t take long to power through.
Other than the aesthetics this game is nothing like Three Houses lol but equally enjoyable
@MyDecade I'm glad you enjoyed it! The new update improved performance so much so I'm looking forward to trying it out again
Really nice review, thanks!
You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to leave your wonderful feedback too! Hope you enjoy the game!
how did you experience the game in handheld?@@whatsitlikeau
I was playing it for an hour or so in handheld on an OLED and it looked amazing. Unfortunately the game didn't support the capture button for footage so I had to play hooked up to my laptop to capture the footage. This review is made from almost 8 hours of captured footage!
Honestly glad they delayed it. They really put the time and effort in that was needed
Yeah, the extra dev time shows, its a fantastic port!
If they could port THIS game, I wonder why they couldn’t do a proper port for Outer Worlds, GTA5, etc. Baldurs Gate 3 showed the world that companies got lazy and greedy and the customer paid the bill.
If WBGames could pull this off I wonder why Rockstar / BioWare / Ubisoft etc. can’t.
Good news is Outer Worlds just got announced yesterday! I think it comes to cost vs sales. GTA could run for sure, maybe Online wouldn't work very well? BG3 devs did a great job of bringing Divinity 2 to the Switch. Here's hoping the Switch successor sees more love from bigger studios!
Amazing work mate, loved the review and nailed th puns
Hahahah thanks mate! I dug deep for this one!
Incredible that they could port is so amazingly good. But i kinda feel like this game would look better even on an iPhone.
I'm not much of a mobile phone gamer but I did see the Company of Heroes phone port and it looked great too, so I'm sure it would look good. I'm too old though and prefer buttons for gaming hahaha.
I was immediately expecting it to be garbage but its actually not that bad! I mean it'd still not worth it if you have a computer or any other device but they managed to do a pretty good job with the hardware they were given!
I love playing on the go since I travel so it's a perfect fit for me, but I have seen the bigger versions in play and they look pretty great!
My fave games on switch in this order: TOTK, BOTW, ...Witcher 3 and Hogwarts legacy are equal.
Great choices there! My all time is fave is Skyrim!
At times it feels like skyrim when entering towns and buildings which is annoying because ps5 version wasn't like that (but what do u expect for a glorified gameboy)
Hahahah it's not that bad of a system! I've been told the next gen versions are completely open, but understand the compromises needed to get it on Switch
this is from the company that developed mad max 2015
That was an amazing game I discovered way too late!
I do find it strange how nobody is on about the trans right movement anymore in regards to this game. What does the Switch not have the ability to offend anyone?
Dumb take. Who cares man
I asked my trans homies for advice when approaching this one, and one of my closest mates said "You can appreciate and enjoy the art, while criticizing the artist."
I'm not a part of that community but can see that JK's comments caused a lot of hurt which then got attached to this game in particular. It's important to note that the devs condemned JK's stance too.
Activists are lying. Rowling has never said anything "transphobic". She's one of the most famously pro LGBT women in human history.
I don't know enough about the situation to be able to contribute to the conversation sorry!
@@whatsitlikeau and it's important to note that just because mental people try to bully you into submission you do not in fact have to accept that and pander to them. JK was spitting truth, and the truth hurt the ability of some people who have no other means of control over others' agenda, and that upset them. I am all for freedom, but freedom does not mean you get to define the reality that you want.
It took MORE WORK to getting it to work on switch
It certainly ly would have taken a lot of work getting it to run as well as it does. Fantastic job by the team
Well I don’t get the adaptive effect as on ps5 so switch on this game sucks
I've never experienced the haptic feedback on PS5, does it add much to the experience?
Yeah I'll just stick with the PS5 version. The biggest issue for me is the loading screens that weren't present in current gen versions that are now forced in this version.
The PS5 version looks really good! I would say the SSD (and the power of the PS5 itself) would allow the game to have no loading areas at all.
I'll just pretend this came out when I had my PSP and suddenly it'll be the most amazing game ever 😂
Hahaha it's a really well done port considering the Switch is almost 10 years old now.
0:29 Who the hell wrote this lmao. That has to be AI generated.
I did and I'm still trying to do my best after having a stroke. You can find a bit more about me on my website if that helps!
I also want to add that your comment is valid criticism and I appreciate the feedback. Hopefully you stick around as I get better at writing and enjoy some of my other videos!
@@whatsitlikeauI’m so sorry to hear that, hoping you recover fully quickly 🙏🏻💞♥️
It happened a while ago now. You might be able to pick up in the audio that sometimes I have a bit of difficulty pronouncing words so I have to articulate them. No need to feel bad for me though, I've got a very lovely family who have helped me with recovery. Every day above ground is a gift!
@@whatsitlikeau Oh man, I apologize for being harsh. I just found the words very funny. I wish you good health!
Lmao to even think this version of Hogswarts Legacy exists blows my mind. Being a PC player I’m not expecting it to look nearly as good but, I would go buy a used Xbox series S|X or PS5 before I bought this.
Thats a fair call. I almost exclusively game on Switch since I travel, so it's perfect for me even though it's not the best-looking version of the game.
I just dont like how everyone is praising how well the game runs on switch. Its 2023 the switch should be more powerful 😒😒😒
Its an old console what do you expect
I didn't even realise but the Switch is almost 10 years old now. I think there are a lot of people who love Harry Potter and only game on Switch so it's great they weren't left out. Here's hoping the next Nintendo Console will be a much more powerful system.
Awesome game i make video about this game too
Thank you! I wish you all the best with your channel too mate!
It would look better on my calculator watch.
That's some watch!
Hope ms buy Nintendo soon. Nintendo tech is too outdated sony is killing Nintendo and ms can save Nintendo
I think Nintendo and Microsoft have a lot of mutual respect together. I do hope the next console is powerful, but Nintendo seem to trade off innovation to be one generation behind.
Sony is killing Nintendo? In which universe? The switch outsells the PS4 & PS5 in hardware AND software. Nintendo has two games out as contenders for the Game of the Year Awards plus further categories like Art Design, Music and Score, Action Adventure and more. That is more than ANY other company has.
Don't get me wrong,i prefer playing on next gen consoles and PC over my Switch, but Nintendo has nothing to worry about.
@@retropolis1 gamers worldwide prefer ps over Nintendo it's no contest bruh in jpn maybe Nintendo is popular still but in most other countries Nintendo is non existent
Lol since when sony killing Nintendo? What I see is Nintendo killing sony even with outdated console.
@@Rizky-Gumilarwrong in Malaysia Nintendo is popular too because its cheaper than ps5. And people nowadays prefer playing handheld.