With the upcoming release of Hogwarts Legacy later this year, 2022 is all set to be one of the best years for all Harry Potter fans. It’s been quite a while since fans had some games based on the fictional universe. However, thankfully the dry spell is over and after a series of delays, we are in the release state of the much-awaited Hogwarts Legacy. The Harry Potter video games started as simple games, but soon took an immense turn to develop its own universe.

At this point, the range of video games in the Potter universe is much more diverse than the movies. From extraordinary magic spell visuals to mesmerizing Quidditch matches, Harry Potter video games have it all.

But, did you ever wonder what was the first-ever Harry Potter video game and how did it perform on the market? Well, luckily, here’s everything to know about the first-ever Potter video game.

First-ever Harry Potter Video Game in 2001

Way back in 2001, Electronic Arts launched the very first Harry Potter video game, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, only two weeks after the release of the movie. The expectation was quite high for this game, considering the skyrocketing popularity of Harry Potter in movies and books.

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We all know the story. Harry turns up at Hogwarts for the very first time to learn magic. Becomes best friends with Ron and Hermione to learn more about magic and his past. The movie was an instant hit back then, but what about the game?

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Well, it was absolutely terrible. For some reason, the magical Wizarding world was filled with terribly distorted faces, glitches, and bugs. Interestingly, despite all the issues, the game still managed to become one of the biggest PlayStation hit back in 2001.

However, something worth noting here is that it was way back in 2001. That’s more than 2 decades ago and compared to today’s time, the technology looks so outdated. But it might have been good in 2001.

Some video games stands the test of time with their impressive art style and beautiful visual. And despite being from the PlayStation 1 era, they managed to win hearts with their visuals, unlike Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Are you a Potterhead? Also, are you excited about Hogwarts Legacy? Let us know in the comments section below.

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