Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, as this video shows, feels like a trial run for its inclusion in Hogwarts Legacy 2

After playing some of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, my immediate reaction is that this feels like a trial run for the magical game's inclusion in the likely-upcoming sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. Sure, it probably didn't start out that way, with my money being on Warner Bros. Games separating out the experiences so they could sell two games to Harry Potter fans instead of just one. Because, you know, money. But following Hogwarts Legacy becoming the best selling game of 2023, I'm not sure a sequel can exist without the inclusion of Quidditch. Their union feels inevitable, as Quidditch would be such an obvious upsell for gamers.

However, if there is going to be Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy 2, then the experience offered in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is going to need some brushing up, as after playing it some I've been left feeling a bit overwhelmed by its fun-in-short-bursts but often bamboozling gameplay. Check out the video below to get a sample of how it plays in single player mode. I'll then list the things I like and dislike about the experience I've had so far.

Ok, so there you go. Overall, I feel that even at its lower price point ($29.99/£29.99 on Steam), this game will likely only have real staying power for the truly Quidditch mad. There's fun to be found here in bursts of short gameplay I'd argue, and especially so if you can do it with a bunch of friends in multiplayer, but the bamboozling and, at times, unrefined control systems, as well as the lack of oomph in key areas means it's not grabbed me.

But, just imagine if Quidditch was built into a year-long, open-world adventure in Hogwarts Legacy 2? Not only would there be added narrative built in, thereby imbuing matches with more motive than just, 'let's win again guys, I guess', but there would be much more immersion in my mind. I love the idea of having to sign up and attend Quidditch tryouts to make the team, shop for Quidditch gear myself in Hogsmeade, complete challenges to unlock special