‘Harry Potter’ game slammed as ‘genocide simulator’ during backlash

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“Hogwarts Legacy” continues to summon negative feedback.

“Hogwarts Legacy” takes place nearly two centuries before the actual series takes place and allows players to forge their own destiny through their interactions with characters.

“Hogwarts Legacy does not have a morality system, but players will encounter various quests and storylines that will influence the witch or wizard they choose to become,”The FAQ page also states that players won’t be punished in-game for using the spells.— Avada Kedavra, Imperio and Crucio — which can be unlocked through a series of character side quests.

“It was important for us to give players who sought out to be a Dark Witch or Wizard an opportunity to do so.” “This is the ultimate embodiment of role-playing; allowing the player to be evil. Additionally, this was important because it comes from a place of non-judgment by the game creators. If you want to be evil, be evil,” said lead designer Kelly MurphyThe game recently revealed the first trans character in the wizarding world Monday named Sirona Ryan, who runs the Three Broomsticks tavern in Hogsmeade village.

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