Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t expecting anything on the scale of Skyrim. As you imply, it’s actually very impressive what Avalanche has managed to create with zero experience making games of this genre. But I also think Hogwarts Legacy doesn’t hold a candle to some of the great RPGs (AAA or not) in terms of its narrative presentation... that’s what makes those games, e.g. Mass Effect, Dragon Age, KOTOR, so great! It’s not just about volume like you’d get out of Skyrim, for instance, but meaningful choice and player agency. I don’t think it was unreasonable of fans to get their hopes up for a little more than what we received in that regard.