‘Harry Potter’ game slammed as ‘genocide simulator’ during backlash
nypost.comlabeled on Steam as a “genocide simulator” on Saturday, reports Indy100.“Hogwarts Legacy” takes place nearly two centuries before the actual series and allows players to forge their own destinies 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,” reads the game’s frequently asked questions page.The FAQ page also states that players won’t be punished in-game for using the spells.The game will feature the three Unforgivable Curses — 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,” lead designer Kelly Murphy told Gamesradar.
Much of the backlash for the game come after Rowling, 57, made several transphobic tweets. The game recently revealed the first trans character in the wizarding world Monday named Sirona Ryan, who runs the Three Broomsticks tavern in Hogsmeade village.
According to the character, her classmates didn’t realize that she “was actually a witch, not a wizard.”Several users have slammed the tag.“There are people in Turkey who’ve just lost their entire family.
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