Diablo IV

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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8271 Ratings

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  1. mucias
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad game.
    This game is so weak.nothing to do.no endgame .
    Nothing interesting you can find in it.mario is more extensive than this bull***    … Expand
  2. BrutalTerra
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    New patch fixing the fun playars were having.
    This game is an insult to the community
  3. Shockernaut
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    I just don't even know where to begin. Don't waste your money or time. Devs don't care about the consumers at all.
  4. DrSnooze
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Not only did they butcher the game with a patch and completely ignore the entire player base but they also just launched the most BLAND and BORING season mechanic ever.

    They have 10 years of Diablo 3 and PoE to use as case studies! they ignored all of those years of work to introduce a mechanic where you socket gems into items which give more power.... This is a mechanic which was in    Not only did they butcher the game with a patch and completely ignore the entire player base but they also just launched the most BLAND and BORING season mechanic ever.

    They have 10 years of Diablo 3 and PoE to use as case studies! they ignored all of those years of work to introduce a mechanic where you socket gems into items which give more power.... This is a mechanic which was in Diablo 2 23 years ago!
    These can also be found either very rarely or in 1 of 6 dungeons on the entire map...
    The base game is good (If you can get past the wave of issues) there are good boss fights and cinematics but the rest of the game and endgame which makes up the vast majority of your time is just bland.    … Expand
  5. Darmor88
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Hot garbage of a game. Tonedeaf developers who clearly dont even play their own game.
    Season crap and the only new thing is gems?!
    Restart your whole progress every 3 months hell no. Enjoy collecting all renown over and over and over again.
    They should offer refunds for this trash
  6. xCheesie
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Time and time again blizzard has proven how out of touch they have become. After years of flops this was their last chance to prove they could turn things around. Unsurprising they have proven once again just how out of touch they are. I have uninstalled all blizzard games and the battlenet launcher and will not give their games another second of my time or penny from my wallet. I hopeTime and time again blizzard has proven how out of touch they have become. After years of flops this was their last chance to prove they could turn things around. Unsurprising they have proven once again just how out of touch they are. I have uninstalled all blizzard games and the battlenet launcher and will not give their games another second of my time or penny from my wallet. I hope others do the same since it's the only way to send a clear message that something needs to change.… Expand
  7. WinterTheWolf
    Jul 21, 2023
    1
    This game started out kind of fun, but if you took it too slow (doing side quests and dungeons) you basically have a harder time fighting the level scaled enemies, then patch 1.1 came out, and gutted most builds.
  8. pchung6
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    I am just a casual D4 player. I play after work since the launch. I had a lot fun until the last patch. After the patch, my character suddenly died many times and I was wondering what's going on. I did change a new armor last night, was that the issue? I changed back to older armor and still died very quick. Then I checked and found out Blizz nerfed everything. Come on man, BlizzardI am just a casual D4 player. I play after work since the launch. I had a lot fun until the last patch. After the patch, my character suddenly died many times and I was wondering what's going on. I did change a new armor last night, was that the issue? I changed back to older armor and still died very quick. Then I checked and found out Blizz nerfed everything. Come on man, Blizzard doesn't respect my time? I only have limit time to play after work, what you guys want me to do now? I am not even level 80 yet, i just want to enjoy 1-2 hours after work. Blizz developers, you can't do that, i am not having fun anymore and I wasted last month and half for nothing. I wish I can ask for refund.… Expand
  9. meeha
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    People are saying there is no End-Game.... There is end game and this occurs around level 50, when you have nothing else to do in it but uninstall.
  10. d4badd4bad
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    My words don't matter, all you need to know is D4 is bad and you should save money and spend it on something else.
  11. DiabloDinosaur
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Patch 1.1 Campfire Chat time. I wish Devs all the best and to be free human beings again.
    My vote is from love to the game. I do not want refund, I want to have fun again with 1.1 reverted !
    D4 was a true tribute to D1 for me and my friends up to release of patch 1.1.
  12. jrverdi
    Aug 1, 2023
    0
    一直偷改有的沒的，我玩35年遊戲真的第一次碰到這麼爛的遊戲公司改動
  13. death91
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Thank you for turning one of my most hyped for games of the year into an utterly sad and frustrating lesson!
  14. Brutakuz
    Jul 21, 2023
    4
    See those critic's reviews? Never trust them, trust the people. I only give D4 a rating of 4 since the cinematics and story are well done, other than that, it's a hot P.O.S and the morons directing the developers are so out of tune with what the players want, it's almost like it's on purpose they are destroying the game and franchise. A real shame. Go play Path of Exile.
  15. Drewzbored
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    So they ruin every build and expect players to restart a character every 3 months. But I can’t use multiple characters cause they trashed them. Am I recommending a game I’d take a refund on right now. No. They are not willing to move fast enough. So until then I’ll just trash the game. Good luck recovering
  16. pendolacarlos
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    lets talk seriusly, the problem here its blizzard. We, The Players, forgot Diablo 4 is in bliizard hands.
  17. HasstHasst
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    This is the first POE-like game that make me feel asleep during the experience, welldone Blizzard
  18. Mechanoclast
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    The game was a tedious chore from launch. They promised to make it better, so we played it anyway, looking forward to that day when it got fun. Instead they made it more tedious and killed the few things people actually enjoyed. It’s one of the ugliest games I’ve ever played and the $20 cosmetics look like a bejazzled dog turd. I really wish I could say something good about it, but IThe game was a tedious chore from launch. They promised to make it better, so we played it anyway, looking forward to that day when it got fun. Instead they made it more tedious and killed the few things people actually enjoyed. It’s one of the ugliest games I’ve ever played and the $20 cosmetics look like a bejazzled dog turd. I really wish I could say something good about it, but I regret every minute I’ve spent on this exploitative joke and will never buy another game with Blizzards name on it.… Expand
  19. friscotc
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Blizzard is awful. They hate their players and see them as no more than bags of money from which to exploit. Our time isn't valuable to them. Well it's valuable to me, and i'm going to treat it so by not playing another second of this terrible game.
  20. MartinoCC
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE MOST-WORST-WORTHLESS GAME EVER!!!
    can't believe it charge you 100 dollar for this ****    … Expand
  21. PvPiGeoN
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    It has begome painfuly obvious that the devs learned nothing from previous games. They seem to be convinced that the time the players spend slogging through terribly designed world and cobbling together pieces of crap mechanics is considered playtime. Do yourself a favour, buy one of the games blizzard decided to rip off instead, especially since what blizzard ripped of are the worstIt has begome painfuly obvious that the devs learned nothing from previous games. They seem to be convinced that the time the players spend slogging through terribly designed world and cobbling together pieces of crap mechanics is considered playtime. Do yourself a favour, buy one of the games blizzard decided to rip off instead, especially since what blizzard ripped of are the worst aspects of the other games. At this point the only thing I wish they added is a refund option.… Expand
  22. JOSHUAREM
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    when player meets player
    Both parties will load all the items in each other's warehouse
    So arbitrarily expanding the warehouse will cause the game to have too much memory and the game will crash

    so....
    Is this year 2003?

    Even games from 20 years ago wouldn't write like this
    Our genius designer actually wrote this kind of code
  23. AdrianBuster
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    Stop! It is already dead! Boring as hell after hitting level 70 or Tier 4. Stop! It is already dead! Boring as hell after hitting level 70 or Tier 4
  24. isolatedpotato
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    As an avid fan of the Diablo franchise, I had eagerly awaited the release of Diablo 4, expecting an epic and captivating addition to the legendary series. However, after investing hours into the game, I can't help but feel profoundly let down by what should have been a remarkable gaming experience.

    First and foremost, the graphics and visuals in Diablo 4 are incredibly underwhelming.    As an avid fan of the Diablo franchise, I had eagerly awaited the release of Diablo 4, expecting an epic and captivating addition to the legendary series. However, after investing hours into the game, I can't help but feel profoundly let down by what should have been a remarkable gaming experience.

    First and foremost, the graphics and visuals in Diablo 4 are incredibly underwhelming. With technology advancing rapidly, I expected the developers to deliver stunning graphics that would immerse players in a dark and foreboding world. Instead, what we got were textures and character models that felt outdated and uninspired. The environments lack the polish and attention to detail that should be expected from a major AAA title in this day and age.

    Furthermore, the storyline in Diablo 4 falls flat, failing to capture the essence of what made the previous installments so captivating. The narrative is predictable and cliché, lacking the depth and complexity that fans have come to love. The quests and side missions feel repetitive and uninspired, giving players little incentive to explore the vast world that was once so full of mystery and intrigue.

    The character development and class system are another significant disappointment. In an attempt to streamline gameplay, the classes have been oversimplified, and the unique abilities and playstyles that made each character special in previous games have been watered down. The skill tree feels lackluster and unfulfilling, leaving players with a sense of detachment from their characters.

    Perhaps the most significant letdown is the lack of innovation in gameplay mechanics. Diablo 4 feels like a mere rehash of its predecessors, offering little in terms of innovation or fresh ideas. The combat system remains virtually unchanged, leaving players with a sense of déjà vu as they click mindlessly through hordes of enemies.

    Additionally, the implementation of microtransactions is nothing short of disheartening. It feels like the developers prioritized monetization over delivering a complete and satisfying gaming experience. This decision has tainted the game, making it feel more like a cash grab than a labor of love for the Diablo universe.

    In conclusion, Diablo 4 fails to live up to the legacy of its predecessors and falls short in almost every aspect. From lackluster graphics to a subpar storyline and unimpressive gameplay mechanics, it struggles to deliver the compelling and immersive experience that fans have been eagerly awaiting. If you're a die-hard fan of the franchise, it's difficult not to feel disappointed by this lackluster entry. Save your money and stick to the previous titles, as they offer a much more satisfying and memorable journey through the world of Diablo.    … Expand
  25. vjkostas
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    Destroyed by the greedy Blizzard, really boring, helltides and whispering tree drops are totally worthless, no point to continue play after the very short end of campaign... totally unbalanced, no fun to play, no motive to continue...
    Not worth the 70€ i paid, maximum 30€ worth to buy this game...
  26. Dunky
    Jul 23, 2023
    2
    Game is Quantity over Quality. There is no diverse content, just overused monster models and bosses everywhere, game lacks any meaningful fun challenges. First time you play this game you may feel what a great game but than the more you play it you will soon realize that this game is nothing but a meaningless boring grind that does not in any fun way challenge you. Itemization is extremelyGame is Quantity over Quality. There is no diverse content, just overused monster models and bosses everywhere, game lacks any meaningful fun challenges. First time you play this game you may feel what a great game but than the more you play it you will soon realize that this game is nothing but a meaningless boring grind that does not in any fun way challenge you. Itemization is extremely boring, camera view is so zoomed in that everything feels way to large, inventory is so bad to manage and stash even worse, items rain from the sky but 99.9% are so bad that it feels meaningless to even pick them up, there is no loot filter so screen gets full with useless items. Was really hoping for this game to be good but yet again Blizzard is showing how money is a priority over actually making a good game.… Expand
  27. PetyrBaelish
    Jul 23, 2023
    3
    Game has a lot of potential but clearly the devs are all over the place.
    Right now the game is missing so many QOL features that every modern game of the genre has these days.
    Stash is 4 tabs for 5 classes + a clunky aspect system which should have its own infinite tab but doesnt. Respec Costs are horrible, enchanting costs are horrible. The game itself is a bit too slow for my liking,    Game has a lot of potential but clearly the devs are all over the place.
    Right now the game is missing so many QOL features that every modern game of the genre has these days.
    Stash is 4 tabs for 5 classes + a clunky aspect system which should have its own infinite tab but doesnt.
    Respec Costs are horrible, enchanting costs are horrible.
    The game itself is a bit too slow for my liking, needs way more density.
    They make changes, than they revert half the changes.

    Every patch , the developers give more evidence to suggest they are clueless in which direction to go with the game. So they keep trying to go every way. Resulting in a game that has no idea whether its zigging or zagging.
    The fireside chats are a joke and most of the time they make promises to fix the problems they have admitted to, and than do the complete opposite. They tell you what you wanna hear but than go and do whatever they want and ignore it all.
    Choose your audience and stick to it. Don't try to please everyone    … Expand
  28. met2
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    Guess everyone got scammed by Megan Fox's boobies, Bli$$ knows exactly how to remove fun from games, they became masters at this! This game is as unrewarding as an ice cream on the summit of Everest! Half the dev's left during the development when they discovered that Bli$$ is just after the $$$, and don't give a monkeys about the gameplay or the gamers. 60% of this minimum viable productGuess everyone got scammed by Megan Fox's boobies, Bli$$ knows exactly how to remove fun from games, they became masters at this! This game is as unrewarding as an ice cream on the summit of Everest! Half the dev's left during the development when they discovered that Bli$$ is just after the $$$, and don't give a monkeys about the gameplay or the gamers. 60% of this minimum viable product is not tested, and the poor players unknowingly paid to carry out the testing, which is still ongoing.

    Bugs are everywhere, the druid feels like Winnie the Pooh, and if you add the poor excuse for a horse, you have the perfect Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore combination - useless beyond believe! Apparently the poor excuse for the lack of stash, is that it takes too much memory to load another players items in their stash when they are near your player!! HAHA what a dumb a$$ made up excuse. Everyone knows they want players to pay for more stash tabs.. good old Bli$$

    Anyway, my best advice is just uninstall and wait 2-3 years.    … Expand
  29. Kimiljun
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    개쓰레기 게임
    돈많이 쳐받고 정식서비스를 하고있지만 클로즈베타 수준에도 못미침
    유저의 소리는 귀를닫고 지들 하고싶은대로만 운영하는듯
    역대급 망작게임에 실망하고 블리자드 게임은 두번다시 결제 안하기로 마음먹음
  30. whitened
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    The only good thing right now are the 3? story cinematics. Everything else is lackluster and disappointing. Feels like at every turn you are left with the notion of what could have been but instead have to face the incompetency that is the game.
  31. Kpx2742
    Jul 23, 2023
    1
    Big Potential here. Sadly devs doesnt seem to listen. As diablo player, i feel really sad.
  32. Pembotron
    Jul 25, 2023
    1
    Blizzard use to be the gold star on how to make a game. Now it's the gold star on how to ruin an IP.

    I've put in hundreds of hours in both D2 and D3. I still go back and play them. Each had there downfalls but was still fun to play. D4 looks great and the campaign was okay but that's about it. For a game that supposed to have atmosphere the mobs severely lack noises and the ones that do,    Blizzard use to be the gold star on how to make a game. Now it's the gold star on how to ruin an IP.

    I've put in hundreds of hours in both D2 and D3. I still go back and play them. Each had there downfalls but was still fun to play. D4 looks great and the campaign was okay but that's about it. For a game that supposed to have atmosphere the mobs severely lack noises and the ones that do, are annoying. I'm looking at you fallen shamen. The skill tree gives the illusion of flexibility, then you realise about 4-5hrs in "oh most of the skills suck, looks like its spin to win baby". On my Necro, I want to use minions but are mediocre against mobs and are useless against bosses. Speaking of the bosses, they are straight boring. D2 Andarial and Durial were an absolute pain but was satisfying to beat, D4 snoozefest. The pacing of the game feels slow, particularly after the 1.1 disaster. Maybe if you had a PTR Blizzard, we could of told you before you implemented it, how bad it is. WoW has had one for years, where is it?

    They got rid of set items because they wanted more variety in game play. Yet they gave us these super rare items aspects that make or break a build. Whats the difference??? At least with the sets I could build to something. In D3 I got the same set item, sweet I can transmute to another item in the set. Sure it wasn't guaranteed but it gave a better chance.

    In all fairness, it took D3 years before it got better. But surely after 3 games you learn from mistakes. Each game people have wanted more stash space, this is not is a diablo alone complaint. People like collecting, in games and IRL. What is even more perplexing is they had the "let's load the stash when you see another player" problem in D3. Seriously, did no one question this system going into D4??? Nah let's just give less stash instead. We just want to hoard. Let the people hoard!!!!!!

    I could go on and on but I've already wasted enough time on D4.

    After my rant, my point is simply, the game is not fun!    … Expand
  33. chef0121
    Jul 24, 2023
    1
    awful company with very heavy anti consumer philosophy, thanks for robbing me and making me waste $70's, jerks
  34. Royyy
    Jul 25, 2023
    0
    please don't take players for idiots
    please don't take players for idiots
    please don't take players for idiots
  35. Vonroecker
    Jul 26, 2023
    1
    Blizzard, you deserve every bit of hate you're getting from the player-base for what you did in patch 1.1.

    If you're considering buying this game, just know that someone in charge there has obviously decided they don't want you to have fun. An entire class is nigh unplayable for the endgame content; that right there should speak volumes about what their internal "testing" must look like.    Blizzard, you deserve every bit of hate you're getting from the player-base for what you did in patch 1.1.

    If you're considering buying this game, just know that someone in charge there has obviously decided they don't want you to have fun. An entire class is nigh unplayable for the endgame content; that right there should speak volumes about what their internal "testing" must look like. There are high points to the game, but all of the good in Blizzard games, including this one, is usually overshadowed by their "kitchen sink at the wall" haphazard nerfing, their poor communication, and their blatant emphasis on profit over quality. Diablo 4 could be great. Where it is at right now? Save yourself the headache and don't bother investing time into a company/ game that refuses to sell you a product you get to enjoy for more than 5 minutes before having your digital world randomly turned upside down. 1.1 was absolute trash Blizzard. There's just no excuse for what you did. Fireside chats and all, that was a joke for which you deserve all of the recent flak. Get it together.    … Expand
  36. swampya
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    absolutely horrible.... over hyped game.. no end game adventure., major nerfs.. slow game play... basic skill effects actually horrible skill effects its 2023 not 2003

    all blizzard does is give (Blow jobs) nod there heads and do the opposite of what the players want. goddamn this game is disappointing .
  37. Luka93
    Jul 28, 2023
    2
    Game made by people who doesnt play games. No trade, no chat, you are alone in empty world. After 60 level game is boring, no endgame.
  38. AnakinMarks
    Jul 28, 2023
    0
    Overall the lore i liked the art is good but there is a lot of minor and a couple of major things that are stupid.
  39. rabbit81504
    Jul 30, 2023
    0
    Very disappointed, this game is much worse than Diablo 3, keep nerf all class
  40. pprocacci
    Jul 29, 2023
    2
    Story is pretty good though shallow hence the 2/10 ... but everything else sucks.

    - Open World is useless. - World bosses are boring and there's only 3. - Skills? Hardly any to choose from - End Game is Dungeons which in it of themselves give no useful rewards - You're either dead or alive. There is no in-between - Affixes, Affixes, Affixes, Affixes -- Way to many useless ones.    Story is pretty good though shallow hence the 2/10 ... but everything else sucks.

    - Open World is useless.
    - World bosses are boring and there's only 3.
    - Skills? Hardly any to choose from
    - End Game is Dungeons which in it of themselves give no useful rewards
    - You're either dead or alive. There is no in-between
    - Affixes, Affixes, Affixes, Affixes -- Way to many useless ones.
    - The mount gets stuck on everything
    - Rubber banding
    - Some affixes don't even due anything (looking at your resistances)
    - Price - Not at all worth it

    Diablo 4 is an ok game if you want a quick and bland story that'll take you a couple of days to play through and the intention is to put it aside after that campaign concludes. Otherwise, it simply isn't worth your time or money.    … Expand
  41. nGio
    Jul 29, 2023
    0
    This is a $70 beta with zero replayability. I am currently playing phone games that have better end games and more depth. The devs are in way over their heads, and have no idea how to make a fun or successful game in this genre. Wait a few years for this game to go from absolutely terrible to 'almost absolutely terrible'.
  42. Ihatediablo4
    Jul 30, 2023
    0
    D4 is now officially DEAD ...

    CONGRATS DEVS!!!

    HOPE THE CASH-GRAB WAS WORTH IT!!!
  43. xBlin4iKx
    Jul 30, 2023
    0
    We will not be developing an endgame, we will just nerf the classes and reduce the experience gained. And we will also sell the battle pass without confirmation.
    Oh yes, we will also change the balance in each patch.
    It's not an AAA game, it's a beta test for 70 bucks.
    All I can say is "Blizzard, play this **** yourself" :)
  44. foxfoxes
    Jul 31, 2023
    0
    awful game, not even close to D2, not worth your money.
    Do not waste your time or money on this!!!
  45. Tex1982010
    Jul 31, 2023
    1
    Absolutely ruined the game with the latest patch…. The end game sucks even worse than it did. Season 1 is an absolute joke. I created an account on metacritic just to write this, that should tell you how much I loathe the new season and updates. Can’t wait for BG3 though!
  46. Saraphita
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    Core systems do not work, complete lack of endgame, "difficulty" is avoiding stuff on the floor, builder/spender system is awful and not fun, etc. Zero innovation.. they even had PoE as a reference point for what's become the ARPG standard and they massively underdelivered. PoE 2 will kill this game dead in its tracks
  47. Everglide
    Aug 4, 2023
    2
    The Story is really good. Voice action also. Thats already it!

    D1 and D2 was gold. Spent endless hours farming to reach Lvl 99.

    The funny thing now is when i think about I even liked D3 more than D4 and thats really sad.
  48. Muspell
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    As a long-time follower and enthusiast of Blizzard's beloved Diablo franchise, it deeply saddens me to write this review. Diablo IV, the latest installment in this iconic series, has been far from the triumphant continuation many fans, myself included, hoped for. The game, which was once a beacon of fun and immersive gameplay, has, regrettably, devolved into a dreary, lacklusterAs a long-time follower and enthusiast of Blizzard's beloved Diablo franchise, it deeply saddens me to write this review. Diablo IV, the latest installment in this iconic series, has been far from the triumphant continuation many fans, myself included, hoped for. The game, which was once a beacon of fun and immersive gameplay, has, regrettably, devolved into a dreary, lackluster experience.

    It's clear that a significant shift in development philosophy has taken place at Blizzard, and unfortunately, Diablo IV has borne the brunt of this drastic change. The game, once accessible and engrossing, has become overwhelmingly tedious due to a plethora of unwelcome changes made before the onset of Season 1.

    Most jarringly, the experience gain has been dramatically curtailed, slowing the game down to a snail's pace and making it difficult for casual players to keep up. It seems that Blizzard, in an attempt to artificially extend the game's lifespan, has forgotten the core elements that once made Diablo a joy to play: the exhilarating thrill of leveling up, the intoxicating rush of discovering a new area, the sheer satisfaction of acquiring a coveted piece of loot.

    In spite of the backlash, Blizzard has chosen to double down on these detrimental changes, rejecting the pleas of their player base. They have chosen to distract players with band-aid solutions rather than addressing the root issues that have stripped the game of its fun.

    Moreover, Diablo IV is plagued by persistent quality-of-life issues that have long overstayed their welcome. The game, though a new addition to the franchise, is the fourth iteration of a well-established series. It's baffling how these basic issues were not resolved prior to development. Blizzard, with its vast experience and resources, should have foreseen and rectified these glaring deficiencies before even coding the game.

    The most disheartening aspect of Diablo IV, however, lies in Blizzard's overarching business strategy. It's clear that the company, along with the development team's leadership, is pushing the game down a detrimental path. The strategic choices made for Diablo IV show a significant lack of understanding about what made the previous games successful and enjoyable.

    Sadly, some players are in denial, holding on to the hope that Diablo IV can somehow live up to its illustrious lineage. But the truth is hard to ignore - Diablo IV is no longer the thrilling, captivating game we once eagerly anticipated. Instead, it's a clear testament to how a misguided development direction can lead a once-legendary franchise astray.

    In closing, Diablo IV is a glaring misstep for Blizzard, a far cry from the vibrant, compelling gameplay that fans of the franchise have come to love and expect. Until the company reevaluates its strategy and listens to its players, it's hard to imagine the game regaining its former glory.    … Expand
  49. Ursanaught
    Aug 5, 2023
    3
    The lack of player experience features, a shallow season, and meaningful endgame overshadow the smooth game play and detailed graphics.

    Pros: Best part about the game is the graphics of the environments; their artists did an amazing job. The campaign was good with an enjoyable story and included some very well done cut-scenes. Character combat is smooth. Cons: User experience:    The lack of player experience features, a shallow season, and meaningful endgame overshadow the smooth game play and detailed graphics.

    Pros: Best part about the game is the graphics of the environments; their artists did an amazing job. The campaign was good with an enjoyable story and included some very well done cut-scenes. Character combat is smooth.

    Cons:
    User experience:
    Item stat filter in the stash and backpack tabs. A player has to manually look through every aspect in their stash to find the one they are looking for.
    Loot filter. The player has to manually look at every item when selling it.
    Lack of stash tab space. Alts share this tab space. I can't roll an alt because I don't have room. Blizzard already learned the IMPORTANCE OF ALTS in WoW dragonflight...how was this mistake made!
    Respec paragon is done point by point. Over 200 Paragon points to manually click through for a full reset.
    Character teleports outside of the Nightmare dungeon instead of inside of it. This is an extra loading screen for no apparent reason.
    Horse is slow without the boost charges. It gets caught on everything. Barriers block the horse.
    Game breaking bugs. I can't obtain the season item required to summon the big baddy. Blizzards response was sorry we can't do anything, but the devs are looking into it. 3 weeks later still not fixed.

    Game features:
    Tedious farm of renown makes new characters tedious again did Blizzard not learn from WoW Dragonflight and how important alts are.
    There is no way to effectively trade items.
    Uber uniques are virtually unobtainable and since there is no trade there is no way to work toward them.
    Mob density is low in nightmare dungeons.
    There is little reason to go into the massive and beautiful open world other than helltides.
    Loot doesn't feel "Epic" after level 60. Upgrades are mostly minor stat upgrades.
    The RNG of some aspects and uniques lead to cases were build defining items may never be found even all the way to level 100, and there is no way to trade for them.    … Expand
  50. KatsuCurry
    Aug 5, 2023
    2
    Loot system fails to deliver upgrades that feel impactful. The scaling leaves your character feeling like they are not getting stronger but rather just trying to keep up with the pace (at higher levels). Game gets MASSIVELY repetitive after lvl 50 or so. I spent about 30 hours into the game. If this was a narrative experience with that many hours maybe that would be okay... Overall, itLoot system fails to deliver upgrades that feel impactful. The scaling leaves your character feeling like they are not getting stronger but rather just trying to keep up with the pace (at higher levels). Game gets MASSIVELY repetitive after lvl 50 or so. I spent about 30 hours into the game. If this was a narrative experience with that many hours maybe that would be okay... Overall, it felt just OK game.. patches have also killed the game as balance is awful.… Expand
  51. casualbox
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    bought the game in hopes of it being good even tho ive been let down by blizzard all so often.
    was a waste of money, no content, no build variety, world feels empty, way too many bugs that exist for way too long, etc.
    better safe the money and spend it on something more useful.
  52. Noahyen
    Aug 10, 2023
    1
    when you first start playing is extremely exciting because you're dealing with the new character with new skills new spells new stats all that cool stuff. but once you start playing for a couple of hours start to realize that it gets a little repetitive. once you make it to tier 3 you start to see all of the same uniques over and over and over again. don't get me wrong you can make anwhen you first start playing is extremely exciting because you're dealing with the new character with new skills new spells new stats all that cool stuff. but once you start playing for a couple of hours start to realize that it gets a little repetitive. once you make it to tier 3 you start to see all of the same uniques over and over and over again. don't get me wrong you can make an incredible build with it. however you keep seeing the same stuff over and over so you're hoping to get a better stat item which is really hard to get even with the re-rolls system, which is dangerously ridiculous. not only for the amount that cost in materials and gold for the stat item that you get in return is almost Criminal. if this is Diablo IV and the game style and play that were used to of jewels Ruby's runes all of that that should have been in the game on the get-go. there should not have been a patch to Nerf anything and that's where they blew it. they should focus on the systems that don't work like resistances. and the role system when you reroll an item. There's so many things that are broken and wrong with this game and it had so much potential. I would wait for the price to go down if you're thinking about purchasing. I don't have it on here… Expand
  53. MBlade76
    Aug 10, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome looking game with almost no content to speak of. Main campain and story is somewhat ok, but there are literally no middle, or endgame activities just the dungeons and the tree quests. Feel of power and progress is subpar. Levelling is slow and extremely boring. Game mechanics are unfun and punishing. The loot is subpar, there is nothing noteworthy to grind for. The developers are disconnected from the community. Overall bad game design. The whole game is a big cash grab. In its current state it's not recommended. The old Blizzard is really dead now! The IP is beyond saving.… Expand
  54. Saltingham
    Aug 11, 2023
    3
    This seems to have been rushed out unpolished and appears to be a pure milk the users of cash rather than make a good fun game. being online only especially with Hardcore mode and the amount of disconects is a poor move. Still making sweeping changes months into the game release we have basically paid full price to be part of a beta test and have the shop constantly glow to try draw us inThis seems to have been rushed out unpolished and appears to be a pure milk the users of cash rather than make a good fun game. being online only especially with Hardcore mode and the amount of disconects is a poor move. Still making sweeping changes months into the game release we have basically paid full price to be part of a beta test and have the shop constantly glow to try draw us in to pay £20 for a very average looking skin. SHAME SHAME SHAME is all you can say to what used to be a publisher who gave us very rich and polished games… Expand
  55. Xen0_0
    Aug 11, 2023
    0
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  56. MadDogHux
    Aug 11, 2023
    4
    The best part of the game is cinematics. I won't visit the game again until all the patches and DLC are done because it's annoying to have the goal posts moved constantly.

    Audio 10/10 As always. Cinematics 10/10 Easily the best part of the game when combined with the audio and the pretty graphics. Story 6/10 Same **** different color. That said, I really enjoyed the cinematics    The best part of the game is cinematics. I won't visit the game again until all the patches and DLC are done because it's annoying to have the goal posts moved constantly.

    Audio 10/10
    As always.

    Cinematics 10/10
    Easily the best part of the game when combined with the audio and the pretty graphics.

    Story 6/10
    Same **** different color. That said, I really enjoyed the cinematics and they help really drive the story home. A higher score would be given if they really broke the mold here.

    Combat 0/10
    Uninspired is the best I can put it. You will NOT get your God-fix here.

    Gameplay 3/10
    Combat is boring AF and the rest... is just there for you to grind. While I am okay with this, it is just a bunch of tasks and collectibles and rarely add to the story or offer any fun game mechanics. I'd kill for some minigames or puzzle at this point, but we got Alters of Lilith instead.

    Looting is also awful as most items that drop are completely useless with conflicting attributes for any synergy and Blizzard accomplished this by adding more attributes and just letting RNG ruin everything.

    Quests were actually fun and enrich the story and experience.

    Social 1/10
    It's supposed to feel like an MMO and it does this well. I love endless hack-n-slash dungeon crawlers with the ability to push the limits and go a little deeper each time to gain just a little power. But Diablo IV is now an MMO with endless tasks (not quests) to do and it feel less like a dungeon crawler.

    Graphics 8/10
    Pretty but definitely just high-res Diablo stuff which is underwhelming. I'm also removing points for investing so much into the skins and horses meanwhile using said horse will cause massive lag.

    Technical 0/10
    This is me being petty because the horses are lag factories & every time I find something I like about the game they patch it out. Favorite dungeon? Gone. Favorite skill? Nerfed. Favorite Attribute? Nerfed. Favorite boss fight? Reduced rewards. I know they gave that whole, "We'll never make a game altering mechanic like vulnerability again" speech, but I don't trust them.    … Expand
  57. Ubersnacks
    Aug 12, 2023
    3
    It feels like they have made an experience where they hold the players hand all the way through to make sure that the player never really fails, they put you in a shopping cart and throw you a chocolate bun and asks you what class and skill you want to use, and then they push you around the mall and throws the items at you that matches your build. + all the extra **** you have to salvageIt feels like they have made an experience where they hold the players hand all the way through to make sure that the player never really fails, they put you in a shopping cart and throw you a chocolate bun and asks you what class and skill you want to use, and then they push you around the mall and throws the items at you that matches your build. + all the extra **** you have to salvage once you get home from your boring day at the mall with a shopping cart that kept getting stuck on all corners.

    The good:
    Graphics
    Gameplay/Combat the smoothness of it(Except the horse, the horse feels... well special)
    Story was pretty decent, since most Arpgs are not really story driven.
    cutscenes were amazing.

    The bad
    Itemization
    Stash
    Stats
    Paragon board
    Horse
    Skill tree
    endgame
    No trading, well there is rare trading, but who the hell really does that? gotta be the minority

    Feels so bad to have a game that removes any kind of chances to fail and only wants you to succeed.
    If there is no way to fail, why should successes ever feel great?
    And with them praising the amount of customization option you have, it sure feels limiting and hand held.
    At no point in my play-through both in none season and in season did i feel unique and special, at no point did i feel like i found an item which made me go "oh my god, i want to switch build or create a new class to try this out."

    I guess this is just how it is these days with most studios, they develop with money in mind, instead of creating a masterpiece, that will still generate lots of money and most importantly, make them popular, which makes people eager to see their next big thing.
    Blizzard sure has been on a downwards trend since activision brought them.    … Expand
  58. Griddz
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    Unacceptable. You had all the knowledge of previous Diablos plus all the knowledge from every other arpg for the last 10 years and THIS is what we got?? It's insulting and watching the newest dev playthrough on the official youtube channel tells us everything. Devs just spamming basic attacks with full resource, dying on WT1 in a normal dungeon.....
  59. TheM3ss
    Aug 12, 2023
    2
    I've played all the diablo games so far.

    Diablo was innovative for the time, fun to play, and the look and feel made the game unique. Diablo 2 expanded on some things, added some other things, and it was an even better game, improving the formula of the first one. Diablo 3 was dumpster fire all the way till the reaper of souls, when it continued to be a dumpster, but somehow blizzard    I've played all the diablo games so far.

    Diablo was innovative for the time, fun to play, and the look and feel made the game unique. Diablo 2 expanded on some things, added some other things, and it was an even better game, improving the formula of the first one. Diablo 3 was dumpster fire all the way till the reaper of souls, when it continued to be a dumpster, but somehow blizzard put out the fire... it stinks less but its still garbage.

    Diablo 4 only has 2 things from the original games, the diablo look and feel that's about it. It looks like diablo, sounds like diablo but it doesnt play like diablo in any way. The excess of sufixes, the crap loot, the bad storage, the rubber banding, the bad patches, the boring and repetitive WE, the crap dungeons that are always the "same".

    The dungeons are always about one of these things, and are divided in two halfs, in which you have to do the same crap all over and over game. It's always a mix of something like: slay all enemies open a door that was sealed, then get some crapy items ( 1 or 2, or even 3 or 4 ) to unseal another door ( among other things like free 6 prisioners or whatever, etc. Its always a random 2 things to do on every dungeon, repetitve, boring and unfulfilling.

    The paragon points and hability points system are bad, but it could be worse i guess.

    For a game that the main focus is item looting, the lack of decent storage, the non stackable hearts for the current season that just fill out the very limited storage its just appaling... how the heck did they think this would be ok?

    So basicly diablo 4 is a empty husk of a game and, and tbh i had already decided that this would be the last game i would spend money on from blizzard, unless it proved me wrong by actually being a good game, which it isnt.

    If like me, youre looking for a good rpg to play, look somewhere else, diablo 4 is not worth anyones money, and honestly, i dont like to pay to be a beta tester, because thats what everyone playing diablo 4 is, do not make the same mistake i did and many others, and stay away from blizzard, since they are killing their franchises left and right just to line up their pockets with your hard earned cash.    … Expand
  60. Soloboy
    Aug 14, 2023
    1
    I paid 100 euros for this game and expected a good blizzard game where the community had a say. I really tried enjoying the end game but i can't anymore. The grind is makes me go insane in the end. Leveling takes forever and you have seen all items 100 times over. The open world gives me anxiety when I open the map, nothing feels alive and you have no emotional attachment to anything.I paid 100 euros for this game and expected a good blizzard game where the community had a say. I really tried enjoying the end game but i can't anymore. The grind is makes me go insane in the end. Leveling takes forever and you have seen all items 100 times over. The open world gives me anxiety when I open the map, nothing feels alive and you have no emotional attachment to anything. There is no social hub in the game, you are pretty much alone. It feels like blizzard didn't even try their own game before releasing. If they would have, they would have known everything is repetitive, from dungeons, to skills, to battle pass, to quests and exploration. I will not go into the PvP mess.… Expand
  61. wrobexee
    Aug 13, 2023
    2
    I have played Diablo since D1, skipped Immortal. The Diablo series and Blizzard games in general used to be a sure beat of quality, game play and storytelling. But those days are far behind us now. The quality of the cinematics in D4 are great and the dark themes are there. I am struggling to play through the campaign on 1 character. Act 1 story feels disjointed and isnt exciting at all,I have played Diablo since D1, skipped Immortal. The Diablo series and Blizzard games in general used to be a sure beat of quality, game play and storytelling. But those days are far behind us now. The quality of the cinematics in D4 are great and the dark themes are there. I am struggling to play through the campaign on 1 character. Act 1 story feels disjointed and isnt exciting at all, having to collect renown doesn't belong here in Diablo either. The statues are meh, really more of a distraction. All the defenders say the game gets good at endgame, I don't play endgame in Diablo, seasons dont do it for me. I enjoyed D3's campaign enough to go through it on all classes and it had seasons. For $120 the game should be good from the moment I create my first character. They charge a premium for the game and then try and lure you into micro transactions with xmogs and season passes. For me, Blizzard has gone from company that used to output great high quality games that you knew were going to be good to a business that wants to harvest as much coin off of their decade's old player base. Sorry Blizz but if you want to keep you loyal players, go back to the old way of making games. Games that have substance and not microtransactions, back to having actual engaging story to make the character feel invested, not the so far predictable drivel that is in D4. Go back to designing games and story in the way that built your loyal player base, but I fear that you are too far gone.… Expand
  62. Devodiabolocal
    Aug 13, 2023
    0
    Most predatory anti consumer piece of media I’ve ever consumed they took all the good faith of the Diablo franchise and sold it off to the investors. These people don’t care about the people who buy their product! If you have any self respect you will avoid this game like the plague!
  63. laumotor
    Aug 13, 2023
    0
    Don't waste money on this game, even their dev also doesn't know the game at all, don't expect it will bring you any fun.
  64. sry4troll
    Aug 21, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1.The design of the dungeons was way too awful, it leads to so many backtracking and Blizzard is literally not utilizing those portals
    2.Wt making it worse is that Blizzard is adjusting the xp secretly without noticing the player, which increasing the density of the mobs doesn't mean that we can gain more xp.
    Blizzard, u are liteally backstabbing us. Every promise that you make, has never been fulfilled.
    What's makes me more disappointed is that you are trying to exploit and abuse the mechanism to retain the total playing hours. Have you ever heard of sunk cost fallacy? Players will just left the game when they found there's no any gaming experience in it. Wt makes a strong positive correlation with the total playing hours is MOTIVATION AND GAMING EXPERIENCE BUT NOT THE MECHANISMS. Players wun think they are playing games UNLESS UR DEV TEAM HAD TRIED IT.
    Shame on you, Blizzard.    … Expand
  65. Dennis_1981
    Aug 16, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The upgrade process from level 70 to level 100 is very annoying.
    Dungeon design isn't fun at all,
    It is also very troublesome to modify the talent skills,
    backpack is not enough,
    Don't want to keep going back to town to take out the trash,
    The selling NPC is too far away, a waste of time    … Expand
  66. a0916504481
    Aug 20, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 每次改版真的很無言，越改越差，還偷偷私下修改，常常lag 我只是很好奇怎麼（不先優化遊戲呢）？ 一直暗改玩家數值！ 以後暗黑系列絕對不會再買了！根本買火大的！… Expand
  67. musc1e
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    1. Content. Diablo 4 has no mid and endgame content at all. Dead game. No rare mounts, no rare titles, no ladder, no campaign bosses, no Uber bosses, no craft. Literally zero content. The game without any sense after 80 lvl. Players don't understand why they should keep playing. For what?
    2. Itemisation - the warrior has only 1 useful (okayish) unique item. That's all you need to know    1. Content. Diablo 4 has no mid and endgame content at all. Dead game. No rare mounts, no rare titles, no ladder, no campaign bosses, no Uber bosses, no craft. Literally zero content. The game without any sense after 80 lvl. Players don't understand why they should keep playing. For what?
    2. Itemisation - the warrior has only 1 useful (okayish) unique item. That's all you need to know about Diablo 4 Itemisation.
    3. Seasonal things. Diablo 4 has zero seasonal content. No really rare hearts. I had 10 Barbers in my storage at lvl 80 already. No seasonal dungeons. No seasonal bosses for endgame. Zero content.
    4. Stash. The game has 5 stash-tabs for 10 possible characters. 5 tabs. 5. 5! This is a joke. I can't even create a twink in this game, because there is no space for him.
    Boring game without mid and endgame at all. No more games from Blizzard    … Expand
  68. Mat2k23
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    I don't know why I still hoped that Blizzard could manage to make a decent game, but even this time, it's a total letdown. The latest patch is confirmation that they don't even know which direction to take for improvement. If I could go back, I wouldn't buy it again, just as I won't buy any of their games blindly anymore. Embarrassing for a company of this size.
  69. Rockthahouse
    Aug 24, 2023
    1
    Cant believe how messed up this game is. If you just want to play the campaign and then leave the game, go for it. But if you want to delve deeper, just dont waste your time. You need ages to find the items you need to play certain builds, and once you find them there is nothing left for you to do in this game.
    The Endboss is so ridiculously hard, that if you are not a pro gamer you have    Cant believe how messed up this game is. If you just want to play the campaign and then leave the game, go for it. But if you want to delve deeper, just dont waste your time. You need ages to find the items you need to play certain builds, and once you find them there is nothing left for you to do in this game.
    The Endboss is so ridiculously hard, that if you are not a pro gamer you have 0 chance to beat it, if you dont use a cheese.    … Expand
  70. Syscore64
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    Seasson borring, Slow Leveling in endgame (70+), Bring Patches thats nerf the gameplay - say next patch will fix - next patch: more nerfs ... 0/10
  71. TiredOfBlizzard
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    Pile if garbage. Got the game cautiously based on over hyped article reviews and watching some stream gameplay. Have been a fan of 1-3 but I think this is the first Diablo I won't finish. Wish I could get my money back - a recurring theme for Blizzard.

    Gameplay is a slog. Visually, acoustically, and intellectually. Story hasn't held my interest and I will usually finish just about any    Pile if garbage. Got the game cautiously based on over hyped article reviews and watching some stream gameplay. Have been a fan of 1-3 but I think this is the first Diablo I won't finish. Wish I could get my money back - a recurring theme for Blizzard.

    Gameplay is a slog. Visually, acoustically, and intellectually. Story hasn't held my interest and I will usually finish just about any crap story. Leveling up feels meaningless. Gear feels meaningless.

    On the whole what started as an exciting enough first hour turned into an extra sub par version of the last one.

    Stop giving this company your money.    … Expand
  72. Sorourg
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    It's just a boring grind. You never die, it takes forever to kill anything. The bosses are all the same, the leveling system means you will never face a challenge. The loot is all the same mush, the stats are worthless, your build doesn't matter. You don't care about any of the characters, the storyline may as well have been written by an AI.
    Not an RPG
    Not a Diablo game Old Blizzard is    It's just a boring grind. You never die, it takes forever to kill anything. The bosses are all the same, the leveling system means you will never face a challenge. The loot is all the same mush, the stats are worthless, your build doesn't matter. You don't care about any of the characters, the storyline may as well have been written by an AI.
    Not an RPG
    Not a Diablo game
    Old Blizzard is dead this is a poorly made cash grab.
    You get to spend 45mintues in hell and they that's it, never again.

    Do not waste your money!!!!!    … Expand
  73. blizzardmolests
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    The rubber banding is really bad to this day. Imagine buying top tier hardware and internet just to get f****ed by blizzards slow servers.
  74. CBtooold
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    When paying above industry standard costs for a AAA game, you would expect a game that isn't mind numbingly boring. The scummy battle pass activation is just the cherry on top.
  75. Hellfire74
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    What the hell is wrong with Blizzard?
    The second they do release a game that isn't terrible at launch, they purposefully sabotage their games.
    All Blizzard releases are terrible games.
  76. blizzrdbankrupt
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    Only good thing about the game is campaign and graphics.
    New art style sticks well with Diablo's gritty atmosphere, it was a relief after WoW clone looking Diablo 3.
    However, Diablo's strong suit has always been the end game content, the power fantasy that you grind your character for which the game fails at so hard. End game lacks content, not enough number of unique items, not    Only good thing about the game is campaign and graphics.
    New art style sticks well with Diablo's gritty atmosphere, it was a relief after WoW clone looking Diablo 3.

    However, Diablo's strong suit has always been the end game content, the power fantasy that you grind your character for which the game fails at so hard.

    End game lacks content, not enough number of unique items, not that they help with meta builds either. You have to switch your build to a useless one to get benefit from them.
    Set items non-existent.

    They even slowed down the progress in Season 1 and didn't make necessary changes to balance/buff the weak classes such as Sorceress. They even nerfed Sorcerss in Season 1....

    Most of the builds are useless if you do not choose the meta.
    Server problems; towns and some outdoor areas gets really laggy sometimes.

    Neverending grinding with not worthy at all rewards.
    Almost every mob has an annoying exploding mechanic and cc without diminishing returns...
    It seems some incompetent/lazy idiots who have no idea about how to make a Diablo game, at Blizzard thought it would be fun and challenge...

    You die a lot in nightmare dungeons, especially after level 40...
    In short, end game content just does not worth your time, doesn't reward you enough to make the grinding feasible.
    I believe the Season 2 will be even more boring.

    Blizzard is not the same company we loved as in our childhood years, they've ruined wow, warcraft 3 reforged, overwatch and now diablo.

    Great job guys, you've become a true master at hiring retards as developers to ruin your most praised IPs, keep going...
    The prize should go to management team though since they are the ones with the ropes on their hands...    … Expand
  77. Kyra00
    Aug 30, 2023
    0
    Rather go back to play D1 and D2 then this piece of crap.
    The worst Diablo game so far, item customisation is just out right bad, constantly needing to look for upgrades, leveling taking forever which can not complete builds unless you are lvl 60+ which made the game very hard to play, even then you still need the required items to complete the build depending on RNG, or you just forced    Rather go back to play D1 and D2 then this piece of crap.
    The worst Diablo game so far, item customisation is just out right bad, constantly needing to look for upgrades, leveling taking forever which can not complete builds unless you are lvl 60+ which made the game very hard to play, even then you still need the required items to complete the build depending on RNG, or you just forced to play the build that you don’t like. Time you need to spend in game to be competitive, if you are not streamer able to play the game huge hours, you won’t get anywhere on the leaderboard. Blizzard need to go back ask the D2 team how to make Diablo great.    … Expand
  78. Breloom1994
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Once the main story is finished, the game starts getting dull quickly. Pool balance and gears are hard to obtain for the build, definitely have no motivation to try a new build. Not even motion the **** game experience, painful mazes, tinny carry capacity. The most expensive game I bought and the fastest game I quit, not even worth 1/10 of the money spent.
  79. Attackbartender
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    I've been a fan of Diablo since its early days in the 90s. The first game was memorable, especially when playing with my younger brother and having LAN parties with friends. Diablo II continued that tradition. However, Diablo IV feels as though it has lost its essence. My entire family shares this disappointment. The recent changes, coupled with the apparent monetization strategies, haveI've been a fan of Diablo since its early days in the 90s. The first game was memorable, especially when playing with my younger brother and having LAN parties with friends. Diablo II continued that tradition. However, Diablo IV feels as though it has lost its essence. My entire family shares this disappointment. The recent changes, coupled with the apparent monetization strategies, have led us to decide to stop playing. For those who value the legacy of this game, I'd advise caution. It feels like a departure from the action RPG we once loved, and I hope the developers realize the impact of their decisions. I cannot recommend supporting this iteration.… Expand
  80. Gunmars
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Game was decent. Probably a solid 8/10. Now with patch 1.1 designed to slow everything down, make it a grind and nerf every class into the ground, it is nothing more than a soon to be dead grind fest. Had a good month run atleast.
  81. Carda1972
    Jul 21, 2023
    1
    If you like repetative seasons and doing low damage and increased cooldown, this is the game for you. But not for me however. 1/10
  82. Scerion
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    A complete downgrade from D3 (after the D3 AH was removed at least). It's a long slog to have to do all side quests, dungeons, find statues and explore every single cm of the map to earn renown for paragon points, and after the main story there's literally nothing to do except the tree chores, or running the same dungeons over and over again in the hope of finding some loot. The class IA complete downgrade from D3 (after the D3 AH was removed at least). It's a long slog to have to do all side quests, dungeons, find statues and explore every single cm of the map to earn renown for paragon points, and after the main story there's literally nothing to do except the tree chores, or running the same dungeons over and over again in the hope of finding some loot. The class I played, sorcerer, was incredibly weak, and dull to play. There's no variety in events, only a few types of mob, same assets used in all areas. Just a weak effort from the formerly great company, now no more than a name in Activision's stable. All the talent left Blizzard, and it shows. Absolutely not worth the £90 I paid. There are indie games at £5 that have better longevity, and are more fun to play.… Expand
  83. LordoftheDance
    Aug 15, 2023
    1
    Its all surface. Gameplay is OK. Nothing deeper. Laggy, stuttering, freezing constantly (i never have this with literally any other game, ever). Devs clearly prioritizing money over game quality. Blizzard is only the same company by name, this is a bad game overall.
  84. Synol
    Jul 30, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literally the worst game ever made.

    They spoil the entire story in the opening cinematic by telling you how it ends. Then you just chase Lilith around the entire game, always a step behind. Your character sees her in the flesh once at the end of Act 2 and the only other time your character meets Lilith is when you kill her.

    Beyond that, there is literally no endgame. There are like 50 dungeons that you do in World Tier 1 at Level 1. And the "endgame" is running those exact same dungeons at a higher level.    … Expand
  85. OperatorZX
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Nice game... But after the release of the new season, I bitterly regretted buying a pass and buying a game. Terrible attitude towards the players and the community. It's a pity you can't return the money you spent in vain.
  86. Furiant
    Aug 22, 2023
    2
    This is not the Diablo you remember. It's a soulless, cynical, predatory cash cow for Blizzard. It is not designed to be fun; it's designed to be tolerated, barely, with a thread of hope that maybe the next update/season/expansion will be fun -- it won't.

    The gear feels terrible. The skills feel terrible. The enemies feel terrible. The dungeons feel terrible. The cosmetics are ugly and    This is not the Diablo you remember. It's a soulless, cynical, predatory cash cow for Blizzard. It is not designed to be fun; it's designed to be tolerated, barely, with a thread of hope that maybe the next update/season/expansion will be fun -- it won't.

    The gear feels terrible. The skills feel terrible. The enemies feel terrible. The dungeons feel terrible. The cosmetics are ugly and uninspired. The quality of life features from previous iterations are not only missing, but seem maliciously withheld, or at best, scheduled for future "see, we're listening" updates.

    These people are not good at this. They do not care, about the game or about you. Do not give them your money like the donkey they think you are.    … Expand
  87. awais142
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    This company is downright criminally stupid. They know exactly what they're doing at this point and they have zero shame in screwing over players each patch. It's like they didn't test their own game, rushed it out and are now rushing to fix things that should have been fixed long time ago. Of course you have the fanboys stuck in thier massive copium loop, and just like Blizzard, they'reThis company is downright criminally stupid. They know exactly what they're doing at this point and they have zero shame in screwing over players each patch. It's like they didn't test their own game, rushed it out and are now rushing to fix things that should have been fixed long time ago. Of course you have the fanboys stuck in thier massive copium loop, and just like Blizzard, they're all a lost cause.… Expand
  88. enut_butter
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Blizzard literally destroyed the game to funnel players into the new season so they would buy a battlepass. A $100 game, and they’re actively making it less fun so they can milk even more money out the consumer. Absolutely disgusting and the end of my patience with Blizzard as a developer; never again.
  89. Oddypop
    Jul 19, 2023
    4
    The campaign is decent, but it's not worth the cost of the game. They seem to have jumped away from what made previous games fun and instead went in the direction of a semi MMO. There is a high quantity of dungeons etc to do in the game, and while the mood and graphical design does hit some high notes, they generally feel AI generated and feel quite dull. I'd much rather have the greaterThe campaign is decent, but it's not worth the cost of the game. They seem to have jumped away from what made previous games fun and instead went in the direction of a semi MMO. There is a high quantity of dungeons etc to do in the game, and while the mood and graphical design does hit some high notes, they generally feel AI generated and feel quite dull. I'd much rather have the greater rifts from diablo 3 than these. The level scaling in the game feels absolutely horrible and it's like the game does not want to make you feel any significant progression. If you grind xp to level up, you generally will fall behind. Like the people who powerleveled up to 100, but had to be carried by lower level characters to get gear so they could actually do anything. I feel like they think they gave the players more freedom by having the game being open world, but since the open world content is still level gated that still doesn't work out, and you still can't play with friends easily without hampering your own progress by downgrading your world tier. The game really wows you with the huge map, but that wears off pretty fast when you see how generic it is. The loot grind feels awful, the XP grinding is way too slow, and they just killed the ability to power level your friends so you can play together easily. I waited with making a review until the season 1 patch because I hoped things would improve, but these patch notes just killed any hype I had left for the game.

    You have to play this game the way Blizzard wants you to play the game, not the way you want to play the game. I fully expect I may be in the minority feelingt his way though    … Expand
  90. ozesniper
    Jul 31, 2023
    2
    Garbage!
    I really tried to like this being a D3 Barb leaderboard veteran.
    Level scaling sucks, Feels like constant chore instead of fun.
    Finished the battle pass rewards at lvl 64 and have no incentive to finish season journey as the rewards are nothing, Didn't even make it to tier 4 and none of the gear I needed for druid dropped, So it was nothing but struggle every encounter.
  91. Tanvaras
    Aug 20, 2023
    1
    All I can say is, Blizzard is just a name Activision uses, hoping nostalgia will kick in and people will buy the product. Diablo 4 is a waste of players money, very dull and boring content, current season is a joke. issues a plenty.

    Go watch the Adventure with a Dev on Diablo 4 on Youtube, that video. How that video passed PR checking prior to uploading to Youtube beats me. Go burn    All I can say is, Blizzard is just a name Activision uses, hoping nostalgia will kick in and people will buy the product. Diablo 4 is a waste of players money, very dull and boring content, current season is a joke. issues a plenty.

    Go watch the Adventure with a Dev on Diablo 4 on Youtube, that video. How that video passed PR checking prior to uploading to Youtube beats me.

    Go burn your money in a log fire, you'll get more satisfaction from that.    … Expand
  92. Antonislak
    Jul 28, 2023
    0
    Sad about the state of Blizzard.

    Diablo was my chilhood and best gaming memories since the original game and then to the masterpiece of D2 and LoD.

    Until level 50 you can get value with awesome graphs and great atmosphere.

    Soon the game gets boring, scaling is unacceptable and myriads of problems.

    This game is an abomination to the franchise, stay away from it.
  93. youngck
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    Too expensive. Trash game. Never buy this game. Worst game i've ever. Refund my money Blizzard.
  94. jommy999
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    0/10 with the new patch season 1 . Devs are out of touch with players, they only want to try to slow players down so we stuck to this contents longer which they don't have any good end game contents and main problem is the LOOTS, most unique gears are useless and uber uniques are like 1 out of million players to get one which no point to farm them at end game.
  95. TheRealWitblitz
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    They managed to make the game "unfun". The grind from 70+ to 100 took already too much time, they are trying to compensate for the lack of content by dragging it out.
  96. Sheiny
    Jul 27, 2023
    1
    No endgame, Battle-pass activation scam, lags and rubberbanding for 90€ - biggest disappointment in my gaming history - no thanks Bli$$ard
  97. kane72
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    what have you done？ what will you do？what can you say？
    just asking Microsoft，no words to blizzard
  98. Rhadnar
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    Very boring specially because it turned into something like an mmo, and to make things worse after you paid the full price for the game, it still have battle passes.
    The monsters arent easy to kill on endgame specially when they can kill you really fast, they dont kill you because mechanics, its because they are overpowered bullet sponges.
    There's no real diversity of builds. Its almost    Very boring specially because it turned into something like an mmo, and to make things worse after you paid the full price for the game, it still have battle passes.
    The monsters arent easy to kill on endgame specially when they can kill you really fast, they dont kill you because mechanics, its because they are overpowered bullet sponges.
    There's no real diversity of builds.
    Its almost like they copy pasted Diablo 3, turned it into an mmo and made the skill tree worse.    … Expand
  99. Rekterino
    Aug 19, 2023
    1
    worst endgame content in any action-rpg, even worse than diablo 3. multiplayer events suck, bosses suck, class balance sucks, skills suck, item crafting sucks, everything sucks in this game.
  100. Noei
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 前30~40小時的遊玩是很好的，但在世界3~4後的遊戲體驗卻是漸差的，這個遊戲可以不夠持久，沒關係，可以讓人多練幾隻角色，但暴雪是怎麼回應大家的，6月2日上市，6/4先砍各項數值引起小不滿，付費測試員，6/6普通版玩家上線。其中多次改動nerf得勤快buff的施捨，更別提7/19第一賽季更動發佈，帶人練等大nerf、易傷暴傷數值大nerf，護甲大nerf，總而言之一款arpg遊戲卻不讓玩家快樂的玩遊戲刷怪打寶，整天只想延長遊戲壽命留住玩家，卻不想想為什麼玩家越來越不想留下來，我花69.99鎂不是讓你糟蹋的阿暴雪，面臨玩家大量不滿後承諾不會再大量nerf並會跟玩家好好交流溝通，後來看到什麼?塔拉夏的朝令夕改、俠盜的毒池三灌注、從沒活過的野蠻人，各種看不懂的暗改及看不懂的傳送回門口秒數更動，現在又畫一個大餅第二賽季想要挽救現有或觀望的人嗎?暴雪阿暴雪，真的是對你失望透頂，你所謂的第二賽季更動都是第一賽季就應該要有的內容，就算是吸血鬼的新東西，跟惡疫賽季又有什麼區別呢?把怪物換一個名稱繼續打而已，這就是你們的誠意嗎?我從diablo3開始玩到diablo4，每次都給你們機會，以後我卻不會了，再見了暴雪，就算你要被微軟收購，我卻不會再買你們家的遊戲，垃圾。… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 90
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  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Aug 29, 2023
    66
    It’s almost like Diablo 4 developers are consciously fighting against everything that made classic Diablo fun. [Issue#262, p.80]
  2. GameCritics
    Jul 10, 2023
    65
    While the future of the game is anyone’s guess, at present Diablo IV is a solid, but strangely unambitious take that fails to bring much new to the table. By the end of my travels, I was more than willing to put it down and take a break — somewhere amongst all the grinding, Diablo IV had unfortunately ground me down as well.
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  3. Meristation
    Jul 7, 2023
    90
    The best Blizzard launch in a long time and a worthy game to be called Diablo.
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