ForgetHogwarts Legacy.Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis the new talk of the town. The free-to-play RPG was released last week, but players are already arguing that it’s pay-to-win.If you were unaware,Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis a MMO collectible card wizard duelling game with strategy RPG elements. That’s a wordy mouthful. UnlikeHogwarts Legacy, Magic Awakenedfeatures some familiar faces asit’s set 10 years after the Battle of Hogwartswhich went down inThe Deathly Hallows. The game boasts a delightful art style - major Professor Layton vibes - and you’ll truly be able to embody the life of a student. There’s duelling, dance classes, and mysteries to solve … you name it. There are also a number of pay-to-win elements though.Take a look atHarry Potter: Magic Awakenedin action below.Reddit userjcam6972wrote, “Anyone else disappointed with how [pay-to-win] the game is? I really do enjoy this game a whole lot and had high hopes that as a [free-to-play] person it would be somewhat reasonable. […] But I just saw a post where the opponent had a level 17 legendary card and it made me realise how insanely impossible this game would be for a [free-to-play] person, likely going to drop this game and not waste anymore time [on] it because of it.”AdvertThey continued, “I had considered buying the monthly or season pass but I can’t rationalise it with how high the card levels go and how limited the gold resource is. I’ll [keep] an eye on the game but as of right now I’m disappointed.”Many agreed with the original poster. Usersrona22wrote, “If you see NetEase, expect the [pay-to-win]. I am only playing for sake of nostalgia and loving the story. And artwork is good, 3D models remind me of certain game in early 2000s,” whileobcommentaryadded, “If I see someone all decked out in PvP, I already know I’m probably going to lose. But when I actually do manage to win, I feel a pretty big sense of accomplishment.”HarryPTHDsaid, “Uninstalled. Tried to have fun, but got tired of the usual gacha grind. Also kept getting ads for cosmetics shoved in my face. On the plus side, It reminded me that I still need to finishHogwarts Legacy.” Hopefully the upcomingQuidditch Championswill feature less of this.Featured Image Credit: Warner Bros. GamesTopics:Harry Potter,Warner Bros
ForgetHogwarts Legacy.Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis the new talk of the town. The free-to-play RPG was released last week, but players are already arguing that it’s pay-to-win.If you were unaware,Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis a MMO collectible card wizard duelling game with strategy RPG elements. That’s a wordy mouthful. UnlikeHogwarts Legacy, Magic Awakenedfeatures some familiar faces asit’s set 10 years after the Battle of Hogwartswhich went down inThe Deathly Hallows. The game boasts a delightful art style - major Professor Layton vibes - and you’ll truly be able to embody the life of a student. There’s duelling, dance classes, and mysteries to solve … you name it. There are also a number of pay-to-win elements though.Take a look atHarry Potter: Magic Awakenedin action below.Reddit userjcam6972wrote, “Anyone else disappointed with how [pay-to-win] the game is? I really do enjoy this game a whole lot and had high hopes that as a [free-to-play] person it would be somewhat reasonable. […] But I just saw a post where the opponent had a level 17 legendary card and it made me realise how insanely impossible this game would be for a [free-to-play] person, likely going to drop this game and not waste anymore time [on] it because of it.”AdvertThey continued, “I had considered buying the monthly or season pass but I can’t rationalise it with how high the card levels go and how limited the gold resource is. I’ll [keep] an eye on the game but as of right now I’m disappointed.”Many agreed with the original poster. Usersrona22wrote, “If you see NetEase, expect the [pay-to-win]. I am only playing for sake of nostalgia and loving the story. And artwork is good, 3D models remind me of certain game in early 2000s,” whileobcommentaryadded, “If I see someone all decked out in PvP, I already know I’m probably going to lose. But when I actually do manage to win, I feel a pretty big sense of accomplishment.”HarryPTHDsaid, “Uninstalled. Tried to have fun, but got tired of the usual gacha grind. Also kept getting ads for cosmetics shoved in my face. On the plus side, It reminded me that I still need to finishHogwarts Legacy.” Hopefully the upcomingQuidditch Championswill feature less of this.Featured Image Credit: Warner Bros. GamesTopics:Harry Potter,Warner Bros
ForgetHogwarts Legacy.Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis the new talk of the town. The free-to-play RPG was released last week, but players are already arguing that it’s pay-to-win.If you were unaware,Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis a MMO collectible card wizard duelling game with strategy RPG elements. That’s a wordy mouthful. UnlikeHogwarts Legacy, Magic Awakenedfeatures some familiar faces asit’s set 10 years after the Battle of Hogwartswhich went down inThe Deathly Hallows. The game boasts a delightful art style - major Professor Layton vibes - and you’ll truly be able to embody the life of a student. There’s duelling, dance classes, and mysteries to solve … you name it. There are also a number of pay-to-win elements though.Take a look atHarry Potter: Magic Awakenedin action below.Reddit userjcam6972wrote, “Anyone else disappointed with how [pay-to-win] the game is? I really do enjoy this game a whole lot and had high hopes that as a [free-to-play] person it would be somewhat reasonable. […] But I just saw a post where the opponent had a level 17 legendary card and it made me realise how insanely impossible this game would be for a [free-to-play] person, likely going to drop this game and not waste anymore time [on] it because of it.”AdvertThey continued, “I had considered buying the monthly or season pass but I can’t rationalise it with how high the card levels go and how limited the gold resource is. I’ll [keep] an eye on the game but as of right now I’m disappointed.”Many agreed with the original poster. Usersrona22wrote, “If you see NetEase, expect the [pay-to-win]. I am only playing for sake of nostalgia and loving the story. And artwork is good, 3D models remind me of certain game in early 2000s,” whileobcommentaryadded, “If I see someone all decked out in PvP, I already know I’m probably going to lose. But when I actually do manage to win, I feel a pretty big sense of accomplishment.”HarryPTHDsaid, “Uninstalled. Tried to have fun, but got tired of the usual gacha grind. Also kept getting ads for cosmetics shoved in my face. On the plus side, It reminded me that I still need to finishHogwarts Legacy.” Hopefully the upcomingQuidditch Championswill feature less of this.
ForgetHogwarts Legacy.Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis the new talk of the town. The free-to-play RPG was released last week, but players are already arguing that it’s pay-to-win.
If you were unaware,Harry Potter: Magic Awakenedis a MMO collectible card wizard duelling game with strategy RPG elements. That’s a wordy mouthful. UnlikeHogwarts Legacy, Magic Awakenedfeatures some familiar faces asit’s set 10 years after the Battle of Hogwartswhich went down inThe Deathly Hallows. The game boasts a delightful art style - major Professor Layton vibes - and you’ll truly be able to embody the life of a student. There’s duelling, dance classes, and mysteries to solve … you name it. There are also a number of pay-to-win elements though.
Take a look atHarry Potter: Magic Awakenedin action below.
Reddit userjcam6972wrote, “Anyone else disappointed with how [pay-to-win] the game is? I really do enjoy this game a whole lot and had high hopes that as a [free-to-play] person it would be somewhat reasonable. […] But I just saw a post where the opponent had a level 17 legendary card and it made me realise how insanely impossible this game would be for a [free-to-play] person, likely going to drop this game and not waste anymore time [on] it because of it.”
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They continued, “I had considered buying the monthly or season pass but I can’t rationalise it with how high the card levels go and how limited the gold resource is. I’ll [keep] an eye on the game but as of right now I’m disappointed.”
Many agreed with the original poster. Usersrona22wrote, “If you see NetEase, expect the [pay-to-win]. I am only playing for sake of nostalgia and loving the story. And artwork is good, 3D models remind me of certain game in early 2000s,” whileobcommentaryadded, “If I see someone all decked out in PvP, I already know I’m probably going to lose. But when I actually do manage to win, I feel a pretty big sense of accomplishment.”HarryPTHDsaid, “Uninstalled. Tried to have fun, but got tired of the usual gacha grind. Also kept getting ads for cosmetics shoved in my face. On the plus side, It reminded me that I still need to finishHogwarts Legacy.” Hopefully the upcomingQuidditch Championswill feature less of this.
Topics:Harry Potter,Warner Bros
