
Rather than adapt the narrative of the books, Hogwarts Legacy takes place roughly a century earlier, a decision that permits the game to focus on the larger universe instead of a well-established storyline. Harry Potter is a massive franchise that has produced a couple of worthwhile games, along with many underwhelming ones. While releases like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will have something to say about it, this claim could hold true once December rolls around. Players who never played the original will find a lot to enjoy in the new version, while veterans who have repeatedly accompanied Leon on his European adventure will find a journey that holds a few surprises.Ģ023 has already produced a couple of major releases, and Hogwarts Legacy stands as the year's biggest title so far.

The remake could never hope to be as groundbreaking as Capcom's GameCube classic consequently, the game opts to provide a more consistent experience. Capcom knows a thing or two about remakes, and while 2019's Resident Evil 2 is still arguably the standard-bearer, 2023's Resident Evil 4 comes very close to claiming that crown.Ģ005's Resident Evil 4 reshaped the third-person shooter genre, casting a shadow that continues to linger to this day. While neither release makes their predecessor obsolete, they are high-quality modern renditions that present enough new ideas to offer more than just a fresh coat of paint.


2023's opening quarter has produced two remakes of all-time great survival horror games.
