Diablo IV

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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8271 Ratings

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  1. okokzendor
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The best Blizzard launch in a long time and good game

    People are crazy giving 0 and then complaining with low marks for their favorite games, there is no criterion and this game is not a 2, so it has to be put in its place...
  2. DoctorFox
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    Diablo 4 is fantastic. The campaign, the gameplay loop, the classes - all awesome. There are some bugs and other minor issues, but nothing that takes away from the enjoyment of playing enough to warrant a low score. Blizzard Activision have done a phenomenal job this iteration and Season 1 is coming soon!! Perfect time to jump in, right before the start of a new season. Come exploreDiablo 4 is fantastic. The campaign, the gameplay loop, the classes - all awesome. There are some bugs and other minor issues, but nothing that takes away from the enjoyment of playing enough to warrant a low score. Blizzard Activision have done a phenomenal job this iteration and Season 1 is coming soon!! Perfect time to jump in, right before the start of a new season. Come explore Sanctuary with us!… Expand
  3. 2Netz
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    I see reviews like 2 and 3… People are you nuts?!
    Sure this game has some drawbacks. But i personally been having tons and tons of fun playing D4! Plot is interesting, class is cool (i play rogue), mechanics are very satisfying.
    And you know what? The style is top notch! Its just a pleasure to spend time in this world, listen to dialogs, feel the grim atmosphere. Who cares about anything    I see reviews like 2 and 3… People are you nuts?!
    Sure this game has some drawbacks. But i personally been having tons and tons of fun playing D4! Plot is interesting, class is cool (i play rogue), mechanics are very satisfying.
    And you know what? The style is top notch! Its just a pleasure to spend time in this world, listen to dialogs, feel the grim atmosphere.
    Who cares about anything else if the world of the game does not hook you up?! (Like POE for me)
    D4 is awesome! Must play!    … Expand
  4. Pandemoniac
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    I have been playing Diablo since the first game released in the 1990s and Diablo IV since the the early access in June. I'm thoroughly enjoying Diablo IV. The campaign is compelling, the art is amazing, and I enjoy the numerous nods to the previous games, especially running into old friends and older enemies. I can tell that the team are fans of the franchise and not trying to remake itI have been playing Diablo since the first game released in the 1990s and Diablo IV since the the early access in June. I'm thoroughly enjoying Diablo IV. The campaign is compelling, the art is amazing, and I enjoy the numerous nods to the previous games, especially running into old friends and older enemies. I can tell that the team are fans of the franchise and not trying to remake it into something else. Changing set bonuses into "aspects" that you can mix and match on your gear is a brilliant departure from the previous games. I like the skill system and the paragon board, especially how certain glyphs on the paragon board incentivize investing in stats I might have ignored otherwise.

    Yes, there are annoyances - the stash is far too small and barely functional for example - but they aren't fundamental problems with the game design and I'm confident they will eventually be fixed. I see the balance changes (aka nerfs) as a positive for my style of play. For me, ARPGs are about trying different build gimmicks not two-shotting the uber boss. killing less-geared players in PvP or billion-damage crits. I play for my own amusement, not to compete with other players, or to generate social media content. If you are a more competitive player, I would probably recommend waiting for leaderboards to be added. At that point, I'm guessing the balance changes will be less drastic, so any time you invest in developing strategies to level and gear up quickly won't be completely undone by one patch.

    I can sympathize with players that are upset they're going to have to go back to the drawing board for their builds. But for me this is why I played seasonal characters exclusively in Diablo 3. I like creating a fresh character and trying fresh build ideas instead of having to retrofit existing characters to take advantage of the new items or fix gear that is no longer best-in-slot for a particular class.    … Expand
  5. Chesanita
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    Good game. There are some problems with the endgame content, which will probably be resolved as they were in D3, and there are some QoL features I would love to see in the future, like a separate gem inventory tab, reduced/missing cd on the mount, portals directly to the nightmare dungeons, etc.
    Anyway, it is a solid foundation for a long-living game, a nice casual change of pace from PoE    Good game. There are some problems with the endgame content, which will probably be resolved as they were in D3, and there are some QoL features I would love to see in the future, like a separate gem inventory tab, reduced/missing cd on the mount, portals directly to the nightmare dungeons, etc.
    Anyway, it is a solid foundation for a long-living game, a nice casual change of pace from PoE experience, with a good story (better than everything that was in Diablo before), great sound, and visuals.
    Non-paid transmog looks really sick and in many cases better than the paid ones, and after thinking about it for a while - paid shop is not the worst thing to have, since this game is planned as a service, I just hope it will only be cosmetics and nothing that affects gameplay. The price tag is kinda hurt though.

    I never had high hopes for d4 and I am glad that the game is good, for now, it can give one many hours of fun, and with good support, it could ramp up to thousands. Probably.    … Expand
  6. Witticaster
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Solid ARPG with great crossplay functionality and a good shared-screen co-op experience.
  7. Arestris
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    Great game! Start was, compared to D3 back then, flawless, campaign and story is fun, areas stay challenging thx to scaling and doing events and so on with random strangers is a fun addition. I like the graphics, the perspective alone, at least when you zoom in a bit on the character, could not be quite so steep from above and perhaps it would do the whole thing good if you could zoom outGreat game! Start was, compared to D3 back then, flawless, campaign and story is fun, areas stay challenging thx to scaling and doing events and so on with random strangers is a fun addition. I like the graphics, the perspective alone, at least when you zoom in a bit on the character, could not be quite so steep from above and perhaps it would do the whole thing good if you could zoom out a bit more.

    Regarding the open world and online: You sometimes see other players, you sometimes to some random events together and that's it, it is by no means too intrusive, as some cry.

    Also, the area scaling is a good thing, no boring areas that are so far under you, that there is no challenge left, at the same time is the open world not so challenging anyway.

    Balancing is not perfect and I'm sure we'll see quite some balancing patches incoming in the near future.

    Where I'm not quite sure is how long the endgame can keep me busy. In any case, I'm eagerly awaiting the first season in July with new contents and challenges.    … Expand
  8. BadPenguin
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    It incredible and everything I wanted in a Diablo game!
    Please respect the amount of work and dedication this team did to bring us an amazing product. No clue how anyone can give this a 0 to 5. Sometimes fans or reviewers are just so disrespectful it makes me sad to think they can’t just sit back and enjoy things instead of tear things down. This game while not perfect is a blast.
  9. Rathial
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    I put way too many hours into this game. Way better than Diablo 3 but does have it's flaws.
  10. Blacknight200
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    Whatever the negative reviews are, are from ham and eggers who do not understand the fundamentals of modern ARPG games. The base of this game is fantastic, they just have to build upon it to make it a near perfect game. It's no Diablo 1 or 2 however that time has passed and we have what I call the real Diablo 3.
  11. Schofs
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    A solid starting point for the game. No queue times, rarely get disconnects or crashes, fun open world, tons of content and a great story. They've been very quick to squash obvious things that are broken and seem dedicated to making this a fun experience for all. The cherry on top is no pay to win gear / power. Fingers crossed they bring fresh content steadily coming!
  12. whatever523
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    I was very sceptical and Diablo 4 hit me by surprise.

    From gameplay to story, graphics, endgame content, customizability... they pretty much nailed it. In many ways, D4 will be the new standard for action RPGs and one that is not easy to match. They actually looked at the market for once and took inspiration from other popular ARPGs and it really shows. The loot system and endgame    I was very sceptical and Diablo 4 hit me by surprise.

    From gameplay to story, graphics, endgame content, customizability... they pretty much nailed it. In many ways, D4 will be the new standard for action RPGs and one that is not easy to match.

    They actually looked at the market for once and took inspiration from other popular ARPGs and it really shows.

    The loot system and endgame can be improved, but looking at everything else the game offers, that's acceptable. The game is still better than everything else the market currently has to offer.

    Let's face it: when all the real critics say it's a good game, then it's a good game and the children from certain toxic gaming communities who downvote the game are wrong.    … Expand
  13. nexus84
    Jun 15, 2023
    9
    I think people are hard, the game itself have fantastic graphics and creative content. Everything is much more better than D3. People didn't complain that much back in D2.
    Some things could be improved like inventory management, and they probably will, but it doesn't ruin the game and it will certainly be changed soon.
    The only thing I miss from D2 is trading.
  14. mordecai35
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    Diablo IV is a vast improvement to the franchise, perfectly mixing the best features of 2 and 3, while adding lots of things on top that make the experience even better. The story is great, the combat is fun and deep, the world offers great explorations and things to do. Highly Recommended. It's sad that gamers, who have issues with certain aspects can't be reasonable with their reviews.
  15. Reignblazer
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Worth the money for the campaign alone, with the promise of more good stuff to come. Beautifully crafted, engaging and consistently challenging. Easily the best game in the series.
  16. Coals
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Due to time restraints was only able to play character to level 50 during initial release (barbarian). Playing rogue now during season one and having a blast. All the zeros seem to be mostly from folks that don’t like changes to their specific class or are grinding out late game. Can’t speak to late game, but from 1-50 the leveling experience in Season 1 has been a lot of fun. Playing asDue to time restraints was only able to play character to level 50 during initial release (barbarian). Playing rogue now during season one and having a blast. All the zeros seem to be mostly from folks that don’t like changes to their specific class or are grinding out late game. Can’t speak to late game, but from 1-50 the leveling experience in Season 1 has been a lot of fun. Playing as rogue on Tier 2 and the challenge has been just about right. I can see how things could start feeling repetitive at some point, but there is lots of quality content here for someone who is playing the game casually.… Expand
  17. Jarulas
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    + graphics
    + music
    + climate
    + fighting + classes
    - itemization
    - trading and bind on account items
  18. hardkotian
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Successful successor!
    This game definitely will steal thousand of my life hours, as I did on Diablo 3.
    Hope, I'll save my marriage.
  19. brisdca
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    I don't know what game these negative reviewers are playing, I assume most of them are under 30 and never played classic Diablo. I have hundreds of hours in Diablo 2 and 3, this is far superior in immersion, graphics and quality of play. Don't like paying for extra chrome? Nobody is making you. I have encountered no crashes or significant downtimes. A clear homerun by Blizzard congrats!!!
  20. corerulez
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    Cmon, that reviewbombing is scam.

    Sure i played a mage and they nerve it, but they are try the best with community which i never see in a game.

    Its solid, and the graphics are pretty dope for a almost mmorpg game.
  21. Neuro478
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    Its a great game in my opinion. Is it perfect? No but it has a solid skeleton to build upon with future patches, seasons, and expansions. Overall I think its a good start to the game and it will only get better with time.
  22. auditbadger
    Jul 4, 2023
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  23. gab754
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    People like to be overly critical with games like these.

    I'm 30 hours in and I'm having lots of fun. I count on playing a bunch more. That's it. Micro/macrotransactions ? Sure, but if you don't go into the shop, you'll forget they exist. Levelscaling ? If you just play the game like a normal person would, you'll actually find it's a solid advantage. You just go out and play. You'll    People like to be overly critical with games like these.

    I'm 30 hours in and I'm having lots of fun. I count on playing a bunch more. That's it.

    Micro/macrotransactions ? Sure, but if you don't go into the shop, you'll forget they exist.
    Levelscaling ? If you just play the game like a normal person would, you'll actually find it's a solid advantage. You just go out and play. You'll always fight monsters of your level and thus get the right level of rewards.
    Bugs ? Not really.
    Always Online ? I agree on this one. It kinda sucks. I don't really want to see other players in *my* town and login in to play single player is lame.
    Build diversity ? I'm seeing complaints of "there's only 10 builds". You guys are ridiculous. Did you already make those 10 builds ? Do you not expect things to evolve in the future ? Maybe give the game more than a week before dismissing it ?

    I get that we want to compare this game with all the great games that came in the past, but you can't expect ALL releases to be significantly better in every aspect than everything else at launch.

    Can it improve ? Of course.
    Am I having fun right now and getting my money's worth ? For sure.    … Expand
  24. munkyisbananas
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    A fantastic installment to the Diablo franchise. Do not trust al of the negative review, play the game for yourself and you will see that it is tons of fun and lots of variety in terms of builds and gameplay. The loot is exciting, the story is fine, the side quests are great. There is so much to do in this world and overall it's just FUN. If you like to have fun and are passionate aboutA fantastic installment to the Diablo franchise. Do not trust al of the negative review, play the game for yourself and you will see that it is tons of fun and lots of variety in terms of builds and gameplay. The loot is exciting, the story is fine, the side quests are great. There is so much to do in this world and overall it's just FUN. If you like to have fun and are passionate about RPGs, give this a shot. You won't be disappointed!… Expand
  25. Apone_
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Este juego es Mi Goty para este año. Una autentico golpe encima de la mesa de Blizzard. Incontestable. Estamos ante uno de los mejores juegos de esta compañía. Una delicia en todos y cada uno de sus apartados. Hay que destacar el apartado de diseño artístico. Poco hay que se le parezca a día de hoy
  26. EndingUpAlone
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    I love Diablo IV because it has fixed all the issues that were wrong with Diablo III, while also managing to incorporate many of the great qualities of Diablo II. I don't have much time to play the game with my job and extracurricular activities, but when I do I enjoy it immensely. I'm giving it a 9 because although it's great, there is still room to improve. It's not too complicated,I love Diablo IV because it has fixed all the issues that were wrong with Diablo III, while also managing to incorporate many of the great qualities of Diablo II. I don't have much time to play the game with my job and extracurricular activities, but when I do I enjoy it immensely. I'm giving it a 9 because although it's great, there is still room to improve. It's not too complicated, while at the same time being challenging when needed. Also, the couch co-op is what sets this game above the rest. Maybe people would be giving it better reviews if they had friends to play with. Doing anything alone for long periods of time is enough to make someone hate something such as a video game. When I'm able to play, I enjoy playing for long periods of time, then when I'm getting irritated or burned out I go outside, work out, and maybe even touch grass. This hard reset really helps to keep me grounded and reminds me that it's just for fun. There's more to life than this game, or any video game for that matter, so I'll enjoy it when I can with the friends and family that will enjoy it with me.… Expand
  27. Fragmaster5000
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    Middle aged man here. Played all Diablo games before, loved D2 (about 12k hours) and D3 was fine for me (about 600 hours). Diablo 4 is a great piece of art. It's fun to play, as long as you do what ever you want to do, Don't let influencers and streamers tell you otherwise. I'm all for min maxing my char. I usually never play seasons, but for D4 i will try them at least.

    Graphics: 8 /    Middle aged man here. Played all Diablo games before, loved D2 (about 12k hours) and D3 was fine for me (about 600 hours). Diablo 4 is a great piece of art. It's fun to play, as long as you do what ever you want to do, Don't let influencers and streamers tell you otherwise. I'm all for min maxing my char. I usually never play seasons, but for D4 i will try them at least.

    Graphics: 8 / 10
    Music: 9 / 10
    Gameplay 9 / 10

    This will be replacing D1 from the second spot on my list right behind D2.    … Expand
  28. miragebym
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    Loving this game quite a bit. I've played for over 100 hours, am level 60, completed the main story line, and after several days of exploring end game activities, I am very impressed with the game from start to finish. Sure there are wrinkles to iron out, but overall it was quite a smooth release on PC, no major bugs for me, technical performance on my 3080 has been solid (usually wellLoving this game quite a bit. I've played for over 100 hours, am level 60, completed the main story line, and after several days of exploring end game activities, I am very impressed with the game from start to finish. Sure there are wrinkles to iron out, but overall it was quite a smooth release on PC, no major bugs for me, technical performance on my 3080 has been solid (usually well over 100FPS with maxed out settings). I've has no server errors/kicks/crashes, or queues longer than 5 minutes (one time). In an age where dev release broken, buggy technical messes, this has been a prime example of how to properly do it. Of course there is tons of room for improvements, but this is a SOLID foundation on which to start… Expand
  29. LazyIcarus
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    Exceeded my expectations.

    Gameplay: The mechanics are easy to understand but not so trivial to master, with the pace of new mechanics introduced (paragon at level 50) being good. The cost of rerolling equipment and imprinting aspects scales with level (even in relation to your income of those currencies) and so it feels that it's easier to create good gear early and gets harder as you    Exceeded my expectations.

    Gameplay:
    The mechanics are easy to understand but not so trivial to master, with the pace of new mechanics introduced (paragon at level 50) being good. The cost of rerolling equipment and imprinting aspects scales with level (even in relation to your income of those currencies) and so it feels that it's easier to create good gear early and gets harder as you reach end game, as it should. Aspects being imprintable is a good design decision that raises the floor so people do not have to spend 100+ hours finding aspects that are critical to their build. However, to actually have great gear, you will need to farm for high rolls on the aspects and stats on items. The fact that you don't have to find items with both great stats and aspect because you can imprint good aspects onto it is apparently controversial, but I don't think it should be. There are many QoL improvements over previous games, but people will always find something to complain about.

    Campaign:
    The campaign can be played through in about 20 hours at a leisurely pace if you do not do many side quests, and has OK writing with excellent cinematics and voice acting as usual. The story has some major questions that they never resolved, for example at the start: why are we, a total scrub, trying to catch up to Lilith, a relatively important demon? Isn't that just asking to be killed? The ending was also a bit bewildering, but the leading up to it mostly made sense. Another point is that the player character never has any choice narratively, and makes some decisions that I would not. It's understandable as an ARPG that you have no choice in the narrative, but perhaps that's a point of innovation that Blizzard might've been able to go for.

    Combat:
    Combat feels mostly fluid, but is plagued by being always-online. This leads to some rubber-banding and lag from my shoddy internet connection. Being online does not really offer much social benefits like a usual MMO, so it seems like it's mostly to combat piracy and as a form of DRM.

    Itemization:
    A special note on itemization in addition to my comment under gameplay. I do not understand why many reviews claim itemization is ver simple - it is not. It's not on POE's levels of complexity of having connected gem slots, but it does not need to be that complex. Complex does not equal good. There are many damage modifier buckets that combine multiplicatively with other buckets and additively for sources within the bucket. This itself offers some depth to plan out gear to cover multiple buckets as they scale much better (as the modifiers can get to pretty high numbers - 100% damage and 100% damage in two buckets = 2 * 2 = 4x the damage for different buckets vs 1 + (1+1) = 3x the damage for the same bucket.    … Expand
  30. Frightfactory
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    When the trailer for Diablo 4 first was revealed, I was struck. The bandits dragging an anxious monk through dark vaults seemed to just be a generic tease for the typical moment to moment gameplay. It all changes when Elias reveals himself and begins the ritual to summon Lilith and kicks off the next chapter of a story that I wouldn’t have expected to be this good. In a great move to getWhen the trailer for Diablo 4 first was revealed, I was struck. The bandits dragging an anxious monk through dark vaults seemed to just be a generic tease for the typical moment to moment gameplay. It all changes when Elias reveals himself and begins the ritual to summon Lilith and kicks off the next chapter of a story that I wouldn’t have expected to be this good. In a great move to get back in touch with the franchise’s roots, the story plays out as the wanderer is following their trail close behind dealing with the depravity left in their wake. It was the darkness of Diablo 2 but upgraded with modern storytelling tools that made you feel the sense of urgency missing in that game. Through gorgeous cinematics, gruff penetrating dialogue from Lorath, and a large handful of perfectly placed lore texts on relics and objects D4 gives you a near perfect story delivery and pays off with the journey and destination colliding in the end. I was wrong to doubt you, Blizzard.
    Diablo 4, like its predecessors, is two different games. The brilliance of that opening trailer was I think it appealed and excited fans of both. The first game is navigating your character through this brutal story which brought back some much-needed hell back to the franchise. At multiple points I physically tensed up at the horrific displays of torture, gore, and body mutilation you would expect from a game all about demons. The game hits hard with action from the jump, and only has a couple long breaks to fill in story pieces that I wish had been a tad shorter. Outside these moments the story is a 9.5/10, and for me makes a run at top 10 stories ever told in video games. It’s wonderful to see a game use all the modern tools of cinematics, next generation graphics, phenomenal voice acting, and player character rendering to suck you in and make you feel every part of the journey. I have always liked both games nested within Diablo but thought game 1 was subpar compared to other triple A titles. My low expectations we’re sent straight to hell in this installment however, and once again Blizzard, my bad for doubting.
    When you finish Act VI which I recommend making that your first and only goal, game 2 truly immediately opens. You are introduced to the Tree of Whispers and told how to collect Grim Favors from around Sanctuary, and this is a great jumping off point to start interfacing with the renown tracks of each region. It gives you a nice extra reward for completing tasks around the map that you are already rewarded for doing. I’ve played to level 80, and occasionally I still enjoy completing these for a nice minor cache of loot. The renown is a great way to get you to fully explore everything that sanctuary has to offer. The one gripe I had was the Altars of Lilith we’re cool for about 5 minutes, and then just became a boring task to just complete. Every other piece of the renown track was an enjoyable grind and got a good foothold into the game. Once this is complete you have your full 58 skill points, are probably somewhere in the mid 60s for your character level and have gotten a nice intro into the paragon board endgame systems. For the casual gamer who wants to continue playing other games and enjoying life outside, please consider that this is you beating the game. Like, seriously, please believe me, YOU DID IT. You beat the game. You accomplished everything that matters. Let me explain.
    You beat game one after watching the epilogue cutscene at the end of ACT VI. This is a given. Game 2’s endpoint will be different for everyone, and I think that’s a great thing. For me in a non-seasonal environment, I’m about to reach the end of my progression dreams. From about 65 on with maximum renown, you are basically full build in terms of Legendary Aspects, the power of your gear is maxed, and you have started picking up powerful Paragon bonuses. By this point you have probably done a handful of nightmare sigils and leveled your glyphs which add substantial power. After that, it’s just numbers going up in a game play loop of Dungeons, Helltides, and Whispers. The amount of numbers that go up compared with the amount of these you have to do gets further and further apart. That’s it. If you enjoy that, head for 100 with glee. If not, wait till next season. You’ve beaten a game that is a bonified 9.5/10 to that point with very minor problems. You’ve enjoyed yourself much. Play something else and we’ll see you in July!    … Expand
  31. Nite4awk
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    I have complaints... so I deducted a point. I am level 53... I play on world tier III. I'm having a lot of fun. I've put easily a couple hundred hours in. I don't have friends that play, so I just join groups or make groups... but there are so many ways to play. Most of my time is solo... but it's great to be able to easily invite someone to a group outside a dungeon and temporarilyI have complaints... so I deducted a point. I am level 53... I play on world tier III. I'm having a lot of fun. I've put easily a couple hundred hours in. I don't have friends that play, so I just join groups or make groups... but there are so many ways to play. Most of my time is solo... but it's great to be able to easily invite someone to a group outside a dungeon and temporarily have a teammate when the need arises. I also really like the world boss and other world events. It's so much fun playing Diablo as an MMO. I can't wait for seasons to start, and for future classes to get added. I want to be a Paladin or a Crusader. Some kind of Knight class.… Expand
  32. BreezyBadger
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    The game is great but wait a few weeks before buying, otherwise this will be your experience:
    ** Start Game **
    Queued for log in ~ 5 minutes remaining. ** 20 minutes later ** Queued for log in ~ 15 minutes remaining. ** 40 minutes later ** Queued for log in ~ 11 minutes remaining. ** 60 minutes later ** Queued for game start ~ 5 minutes remaining. ** 1.5 hours later ** Queued    The game is great but wait a few weeks before buying, otherwise this will be your experience:
    ** Start Game **
    Queued for log in ~ 5 minutes remaining.
    ** 20 minutes later **
    Queued for log in ~ 15 minutes remaining.
    ** 40 minutes later **
    Queued for log in ~ 11 minutes remaining.
    ** 60 minutes later **
    Queued for game start ~ 5 minutes remaining.
    ** 1.5 hours later **
    Queued for game start ~ Start game pending..
    ** 2 hours later **
    Queued for game start ~ Start game pending..    … Expand
  33. Vardo64
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    The game is very fun and the levelling process is extremely enjoyable for ARPGs. Playing with friends is endless fun as well. The Achilles heel is the control integration which was transferred to the PC game. this unfortunately leads to the clicking not being precise and hitboxes for non-enemies in the world should not be clickable in a fight (dead friend ghosts). Other than that oneThe game is very fun and the levelling process is extremely enjoyable for ARPGs. Playing with friends is endless fun as well. The Achilles heel is the control integration which was transferred to the PC game. this unfortunately leads to the clicking not being precise and hitboxes for non-enemies in the world should not be clickable in a fight (dead friend ghosts). Other than that one thing, this game is almost perfect.… Expand
  34. Awolbrain
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    Great game but they do need to figure out their seasons. First and foremost the review spam is disgusting.
  35. OLDNMOIST
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    These review bombs are a total joke. This game is 100 times deeper than D3 and I have so much to do. Best Blizzard game in some time!
  36. RogueAntilles
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Great game worth waiting for. Do not believe the bored review-bombers. Compelling story, loot and gameplay. A worthy entry in the Diablo franchise.
  37. Tattered
    Jun 16, 2023
    9
    Good game. They need to fix few things here and there. Make more things for players to enjoy.
  38. PipPhysicsing
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Amazing game, one of the best ARPGs at launch. I can't give it a 10 because there are a few issues but it looks like a great game to play over the next few years.
  39. Qwest1991
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    I have eagerly awaited the arrival of Diablo IV, for it has already achieved legendary status within the gaming community.
  40. Peacemaker4141
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I loved every second of it. The only thing I didn’t like is some of the classes seem boring at times
  41. royalguy07
    Jul 10, 2023
    9
    Diablo 4 is the latest installment from Blizzard in its long-running action looter RPG. Through all of Blizzard's issues Diablo still proves to be a best in genre showcase that's full of endless monsters, dungeons, and playstyles to enjoy.

    Life in Sanctuary is tough, no characters, families, farms, or towns are safe from the endless doom and gloom that is pervasive in this universe,    Diablo 4 is the latest installment from Blizzard in its long-running action looter RPG. Through all of Blizzard's issues Diablo still proves to be a best in genre showcase that's full of endless monsters, dungeons, and playstyles to enjoy.

    Life in Sanctuary is tough, no characters, families, farms, or towns are safe from the endless doom and gloom that is pervasive in this universe, there are no happy endings here. In typical Diablo fashion you play as a nameless "champion" of sorts who is on a journey to stop the impeding demon threat/apocalypse, this time in the form of Lilith, daughter of Mephisto. The story is typical genre fare, though delivered in some really inspired and beautifully rendered cutscenes. In particular, the final full CGI scene is breathtaking, and features a cool and satisfying conclusion to this portion of the story.

    Gameplay is fun and challenging, with many different options for encounters and playstyles. I played through the whole story as an arc/electric sorcerer, only switching towards the end to a firewall build that was much better. The action is quick and deadly, particle effects and gorgeous animations flash on the screen at a near constant rate during encounters. The game does feature some sharp difficulty spikes for sure, the main story is on average easier than the optional dungeons that are scattered throughout the world.

    Post main story the game does get pretty grindy. After reaching level 50 you stop receiving skill points and instead earn Paragon Points which incrementally boost your character and provide mostly passive benefits. For non hardcore fans of the game/genre most of the interest will wane after the main story is completed.

    All in all I never encountered a dull moment in my time rolling through the main story. The action and enemies are ever evolving and the loot and build structure of the lategame leads to endless opportunities for fun.

    Beat on world level 2 with a sorcerer, roughly 25 hours to finish the main story.    … Expand
  42. ElectricalNun
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    Great game with an interesting story and few bugs. Queues are quick and the game is well optimized.
  43. TheLow19
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    (Preface: if I included the "early access" edition nonsense ánd the shop on day 1 on top of a 69,99 euro pricetag in my score for the game, I'd give it a 7 - but this review is about the game, not the scummy business bollocks.)

    TL;DR: Dark, gory, atmospheric, beautiful, responsive combat and addictive gameplay with some confusing game systems and imperfect UI tooltips. Diablo IV is a    (Preface: if I included the "early access" edition nonsense ánd the shop on day 1 on top of a 69,99 euro pricetag in my score for the game, I'd give it a 7 - but this review is about the game, not the scummy business bollocks.)

    TL;DR: Dark, gory, atmospheric, beautiful, responsive combat and addictive gameplay with some confusing game systems and imperfect UI tooltips.

    Diablo IV is a good and solid, modernised entry that thankfully borrowed the good parts from it's three predecessors, and mashed them together in a beautifully designed familiar world with everything you want and expect from a Diablo game. The cutscenes (both ingame and prerendered) are incredibly well done, the music and sound are top notch, and on my low-to-mid PC and high-end PC, it runs extremely well, apart from a few rubber banding hitches.

    Now, that's all nice, but how is the one thing you'll be doing a lot: slaughtering demons, exploding spiders and butchering goatmen. Thankfully, Blizzard decided to use the combat from Diablo III as a guideline, where even though over time and patches, the numbers and attacks ramped up to insane speeds, D4 retains a pretty fast combat system, even though movementspeed feels quite lacking until you unlock your mount after a few hours of the campaign .

    The talenttrees are..fine. There are a handful of too many passives that don't do anything special apart from "increase x by y%" but overall, after gaining your legendaries with a pretty decent droprate, where skills exchange their "element" for example, a physical attack now counting as earth damage, opens up the talentrrees and tinkering to make a build around the gear you have pretty exciting.

    So, is it great? No, not yet. I foresee a plateau of of endgame where people feel "done" with the game quickly, But, with the hope as how D3 had free patch and (minor) content updates a few times a year with seasons, here's hoping D4 will have the same treatment, that new content, items, difficulties and talentbuilds will be available rapidly, together with some (hopefully not overpriced) expansion DLC packs with a new class and story act. But so far, it's a pretty good game.    … Expand
  44. MrGaud
    Jun 22, 2023
    9
    looking forward to the start of season one! After going through the story and absolutely wrecking face on my barb it'll be nice to have some end game content!
  45. Shimano6001
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    This is a great game. The storyline is epic, even if at times leaving you with not enough backstory. The levelling is great, and once the story is over, the paragon system is great. To be honest, the game is probably better than I was expecting. Well worth the price of admission. It has me hooked. Well played Blizzard. Nailed it.
  46. sisterjack44
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    It is funny to watch how some people are desperately trying to review bomb one o the the most solid game releases of this year. It shows that the big problem in gaming nowadays is not only the industry that makes games but also the hordes of immature whiners incapable of enjoying anything in life.
  47. Stokedos
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    When your only complaint with a game is that there isn't more of it, you've got a good game on your hands. Better loot variance and mob variance would be cool, that would make the game a 10 for me.
  48. Jgsully
    Jun 16, 2023
    9
    Un retour épique à la saga légendaire

    En tant que fan de longue date de la série Diablo, je suis ravi de dire que Diablo IV est un véritable retour aux sources de l'univers sombre et captivant qui a captivé des millions de joueurs à travers le monde. Ce nouvel opus est une véritable prouesse en termes de graphismes, de gameplay et d'histoire, offrant une expérience qui dépasse toutes    Un retour épique à la saga légendaire

    En tant que fan de longue date de la série Diablo, je suis ravi de dire que Diablo IV est un véritable retour aux sources de l'univers sombre et captivant qui a captivé des millions de joueurs à travers le monde. Ce nouvel opus est une véritable prouesse en termes de graphismes, de gameplay et d'histoire, offrant une expérience qui dépasse toutes les attentes.

    Tout d'abord, les graphismes de Diablo IV sont tout simplement époustouflants. Le jeu parvient à créer une atmosphère sombre et lugubre qui reflète parfaitement l'univers gothique si cher à la série. Chaque détail est soigneusement conçu, des environnements sinistres aux monstres terrifiants. Les effets visuels sont saisissants, et chaque coup d'épée ou explosion magique est accompagné d'un spectacle visuel éblouissant.

    En ce qui concerne le gameplay, Diablo IV a réussi à perfectionner la formule qui a rendu la série si addictive. Les combats sont fluides et intenses, offrant une variété de compétences et de pouvoirs pour chaque classe de personnage. L'arbre de compétences a été repensé de manière à offrir aux joueurs une plus grande liberté dans la création de leur style de jeu. De plus, le système de loot est extrêmement gratifiant, avec des tonnes d'équipements légendaires à découvrir, ce qui incite à l'exploration et à la progression.

    L'histoire de Diablo IV est également un point fort majeur. Les développeurs ont pris le temps de créer un scénario riche et profond, rempli de personnages complexes et de retournements de situation inattendus. Chaque quête et chaque dialogue contribuent à l'immersion dans le monde de Diablo, et l'intrigue principale est captivante du début à la fin.

    Enfin, Diablo IV propose également un mode multijoueur en ligne qui promet des heures de jeu en coopération avec des amis ou en affrontant d'autres joueurs dans des combats intenses. L'aspect social du jeu est renforcé grâce à des événements mondiaux et à des donjons partagés, ce qui encourage la communauté à interagir et à collaborer.

    En conclusion, Diablo IV est sans aucun doute l'un des jeux les plus attendus de l'année, et il mérite amplement toute l'excitation qu'il suscite. Avec ses graphismes époustouflants, son gameplay addictif, son histoire captivante et son mode multijoueur passionnant, il s'annonce comme un ajout exceptionnel à la saga Diablo. Que vous soyez un fan de longue date ou un nouvel arrivant dans l'univers de Diablo, vous serez certainement séduit par cette expérience immersive et sombre. Préparez-vous à vous plonger dans un monde de ténèbres et d'aventures épiques avec Diablo IV.    … Expand
  49. Wracta
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    This game is an absolute banger. The story is incredible and you can do it in like 15 hours or maybe 20 BUT that’s not the end like every Diablo game you have end-game content and it’s absolutely massive, thanks blizzard and finally a big company can release a beautiful game. The Artistic direction and all of the original soundtrack is a banger too but nothing is perfect that’s why I’M NOtThis game is an absolute banger. The story is incredible and you can do it in like 15 hours or maybe 20 BUT that’s not the end like every Diablo game you have end-game content and it’s absolutely massive, thanks blizzard and finally a big company can release a beautiful game. The Artistic direction and all of the original soundtrack is a banger too but nothing is perfect that’s why I’M NOt giving a 10… Expand
  50. AmericanMike
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    As someone who truly enjoyed Diablo 2 and 3, Diablo 4 is most of what i wanted out of a new Diablo. It's a huge grind and I love it. There's lots of loot and plenty of ways to kill demons. There's few things that can be improved that are mostly quality of life updates like a jewel bag, UI can be improved and a little more FOV. Either way i've been loving this game.
  51. BHGReviews
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    Diablo 4 is an absolute masterpiece that embodies everything we love about the Diablo franchise and takes it to new heights. From the moment I stepped foot into the dark and treacherous world of Sanctuary, I was completely captivated by its stunning visuals, immersive atmosphere, and rich lore. The game's graphics are a sight to behold, with intricate details that bring the hauntinglyDiablo 4 is an absolute masterpiece that embodies everything we love about the Diablo franchise and takes it to new heights. From the moment I stepped foot into the dark and treacherous world of Sanctuary, I was completely captivated by its stunning visuals, immersive atmosphere, and rich lore. The game's graphics are a sight to behold, with intricate details that bring the hauntingly beautiful landscapes and menacing creatures to life.

    But it's not just about looks. The gameplay in Diablo 4 is a flawless blend of fast-paced action, strategic decision-making, and addictive loot hunting. The combat is satisfyingly visceral, with each swing of the sword and blast of magic feeling impactful and empowering. The skill system offers endless customization options, allowing players to create unique and powerful characters tailored to their playstyle.

    The world of Diablo 4 is vast and filled with secrets to uncover. Whether it's delving into foreboding dungeons, participating in intense multiplayer battles, or embarking on epic quests, there's always something thrilling to do. The game's replayability is off the charts, with an ever-evolving endgame that keeps the adventure going long after the main story is completed.

    The developers have truly listened to the community, delivering a game that respects its roots while pushing boundaries. The storytelling is engrossing, with a narrative that grips you from start to finish. The voice acting and musical score add an extra layer of immersion, enhancing the already captivating experience.

    Diablo 4 is a testament to the power of the gaming industry, showcasing the incredible talent and passion of its creators. It's a game that will keep players hooked for years to come, fostering a vibrant and dedicated community. With its meticulous attention to detail, exhilarating gameplay, and a dark and enchanting world to explore, Diablo 4 is an absolute triumph that cements its place as a modern gaming masterpiece.    … Expand
  52. JeffSavi
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    Really nice game and nice improvement to the franchise.

    Gameplay, music and boss fights, all of it are INCREDIBLE.

    I wish they could mention Diablo III more, but we'll see what future expansions hold.
  53. Cindrome
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    After 40 hours I have to say, it was an amazing experience. The graphics were top-notch and brought the game to life. The storyline was engaging and kept me hooked until the very end. The controls were smooth and easy to use, making gameplay a breeze. I also appreciated the variety of challenges and tasks within the game, which kept things interesting. I highly recommend Diablo4 to anyoneAfter 40 hours I have to say, it was an amazing experience. The graphics were top-notch and brought the game to life. The storyline was engaging and kept me hooked until the very end. The controls were smooth and easy to use, making gameplay a breeze. I also appreciated the variety of challenges and tasks within the game, which kept things interesting. I highly recommend Diablo4 to anyone looking for a fun and immersive gaming experience.… Expand
  54. Barnabas30
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    Diablo 4 has been an overall better and more enjoyable game than it's predecessor D3.

    Of course there are negatives about the game... it isn't perfect by all means, but it sure is a really great start for what's to come with Diablo 4. - One of the obvious downsides to Diablo 4 are the unstable network connections and server lag that happen here and there. If you're on PC a lot of    Diablo 4 has been an overall better and more enjoyable game than it's predecessor D3.

    Of course there are negatives about the game... it isn't perfect by all means, but it sure is a really great start for what's to come with Diablo 4.

    - One of the obvious downsides to Diablo 4 are the unstable network connections and server lag that happen here and there. If you're on PC a lot of that went away when i took off cross platform connection (hopefully they will fix it within the next few days/weeks).

    - I'm not a really big story guy myself when it comes to games, but the story did feel very short for what it is. As the game was made to also suit more casual and new players, I wish they also showed more of how/why sanctuary was made, more on lilith's and inarius' relationship and more overall important acts that explained the lore to new players that don't already know about it. It felt as though act 2 to 5 were just filler acts and didn't really introduce new important characters other than a few bosses here and there. As i said myself though, I don't care much about stories when i play games so this wasn't really a deal breaker for me. If you're really big into story you might find D4 a bit bland and boring, but I will say that Diablo's lore as a whole is a great one to look into.

    - I wish there was something in the D4 that visually showed you were getting a lot more powerful in the game (this has nothing to do with level scaling that will be in the positive section). As you level up a certain skill in the tree or add better overall stats to your items it should visually show that you are getting a lot more stronger by having more visually intensive skills. One of the things that D3 did right was make you feel like you were getting powerful as you progress further into the game (just please don't add items with 4000% bonuses in D4 thanks).

    Now for the positives:

    - The graphics don't have to be talked about much as everyone knows they are amazing which i agree with. I'm glad they are going back to the dark and gloomy feel of Diablo 2 while introducing a more modern and natural look to the game, compared to the cartoony look of D3. Nothing in the game that feels out of place when it comes to the graphic choice.

    - Love how soon end game starts in my personal opinion. Once you're done with the game you still have around 60 or so levels of game time.

    - I do like how legendary items work in the game and how you can obtain/craft them very early to already start working on your build. People who are having scaling issues just aren't building their characters right and don't understand that Diablo is a stat building game. I haven't had issues going into the torment difficulty and i entered it before hitting level 60. I will agree that the game is a lot more challenging than Diablo 3, which i really been enjoying. It feels a lot more rewarding completing nightmare dungeons and I really love the new twist on the paragon system. instead of completing rifts to level up gems that go into your items. You level up glyphs that go into your paragon board.

    - DIablo 4 just gives a lot more room to work on more unique builds. You could follow a guide at first than develop to making a build that suits more of your play style.

    - Lastly, I love that they are forcing online play. I've always played the Diablo series majority of the time alone and it's seems like I've been pushed a lot more in the game to play with friends. I do wish in the future that they do add 8 player (bigger group) features, like how you could set up servers to have 8 people in Diablo 2. Yes they have world bosses with 10 people but those other 9 people aren't your friends.    … Expand
  55. Bunnhahahaa
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game+₫+₫+₫+₫+₫+₫+₫+₫+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_++_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_(₫(₫(₫(₫(#)#)2)#… Expand
  56. Larake
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    If you are looking for a game that has the tone of Diablo II with newer mechanics that have some depth but not crazy like POE this is a fantastic game. It's easy to pick up and play with friends or by yourself. It has a good story, and will generally be a fun playthrough. If you want a hard-core experience that is super deep, this games is not for you, at least right now. Time will tellIf you are looking for a game that has the tone of Diablo II with newer mechanics that have some depth but not crazy like POE this is a fantastic game. It's easy to pick up and play with friends or by yourself. It has a good story, and will generally be a fun playthrough. If you want a hard-core experience that is super deep, this games is not for you, at least right now. Time will tell what this game becomes but done expect it to be what POE is, just wait for POE 2. The game runs fine other than the occasional server maintenance. Game is one of the best things blizzard has released in some time. Probably since overwatch 1.… Expand
  57. Zer04
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    The game is very good and had one of the best launches this year if not the best.
    Story is good, gameplay is perfect, ITEMS are so good and there is lot of items that you can chase and a variety of builds that you can run and try.

    There is some micro transactions in it but can be totally ignored since they are only cosmetics.
    Overall a solid experience and a 9/10 game .
  58. Wardo91
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    The game is addicting and loads of fun. The sound and ambiance in each environment is also much better than D3 and closer to D2 IMO.
  59. backto1983
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    It is indeed a great game, much better than D3 at the time of release. Is it perfect? No, there's definitely room for improvement.
  60. Darkk0
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    It's a really fun game and one of the best Diablo games. It's not perfect, but with future content and a bit more balancing, it can be, as the foundation is very solid. And although there are constructive negative opinions that I respect even if I don't share them, we all know how a bomb review works.

    Most of the negative reviews are: -The decade-old debate about DLCs and    It's a really fun game and one of the best Diablo games. It's not perfect, but with future content and a bit more balancing, it can be, as the foundation is very solid. And although there are constructive negative opinions that I respect even if I don't share them, we all know how a bomb review works.

    Most of the negative reviews are:

    -The decade-old debate about DLCs and microtransactions, because apparently they're forcing you to buy them at gunpoint. I didn't pay for a mount in WoW for 20 euros, and I won't do it now. That didn't stop me from enjoying the game. If you want to do it, it's your money, your problem.
    -The Diablo 2 fans. It's been 20 years. I don't want to fill my inventory with teleport scrolls, I prefer a button. You call this casual, I call yours abnormal. Welcome to 2023.
    -Hating on Blizzard as a vocation. It's true that they messed up quite a bit lately, but this is not the case. In fact, you can feel some redemption in how they're handling things.
    -Server issues. They're actually right about this one. I've only experienced one or two disconnections, not a lot, but enough to make me think twice about playing with permanent death heroes for now, just in case.

    If there aren't more positive reviews, it's probably because people are enjoying the game at the moment, as every time I log in, it's full of people. I just drink my coffee while reading troll comments to feel like I'm in the countryside with the sheep's bleating and put myself in a good mood. But now I'm logging in for a couple of hours of fun.

    Have a nice day :)    … Expand
  61. Cnobite
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    As a formal Path of Exile player for the past ten years, I can assure you that Diablo 4 has great potential and is incredibly fun in its current version. I can't wait to see more of what Blizzard has prepared for us in the future!
  62. Khroto
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    Easily get 100+ hours out of this game. Needs some QOL changes, but doesn't take away from how gorgeous and smooth with game plays.
  63. Tumin
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    Enjoyed the story of d4 surprisingly much. Gameplay is great. The sound, the music, all very good. It has it flaws but giving diablo a 1 or a 0 star score because of inventorymanagement is bs. The inventory has been the same in all games, a hassle. But its a hassle we accepted in previous games. What changed now? Diablo 4 is off to a great start, compared to d3. Im excited to get backEnjoyed the story of d4 surprisingly much. Gameplay is great. The sound, the music, all very good. It has it flaws but giving diablo a 1 or a 0 star score because of inventorymanagement is bs. The inventory has been the same in all games, a hassle. But its a hassle we accepted in previous games. What changed now? Diablo 4 is off to a great start, compared to d3. Im excited to get back into it. And im excited to see where they take this forward. Just keep the cash shop for cosmetics and not power gains.… Expand
  64. Ruthelis
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    After about 130 hours of gameplay I am still hyped and I can't wait to come back from work to play again! Have never played such a good game.

    The Lore was so interesting that I've sinked into it and finished it within first 16h of playing. Without other people or with friends the game is really enjoyable. Of course there are some little parts where it can (and probably will) get    After about 130 hours of gameplay I am still hyped and I can't wait to come back from work to play again! Have never played such a good game.

    The Lore was so interesting that I've sinked into it and finished it within first 16h of playing.

    Without other people or with friends the game is really enjoyable. Of course there are some little parts where it can (and probably will) get little upgrades.

    Diablo IV is just a pure pleasure, playing, grinding, looking for item upgrades just awesome. Everyone who likes good hack'n'slash games will enjoy this 'bad boy'.

    Ths game is simple, but not too simple. I would say that it's perfectly balanced and both types of players, hardocore gamers and more casual ones, will enjoy playing D4.    … Expand
  65. Smakkedawg
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    This is the sequel Diablo 2 deserves. A Great game and it will even become better with time. The combat feels so satisfying and the story campaign is 10/10. Still need some quality of life stuff (gem tab, stash search function etc). Would've liked a higher difficulty option for the campaign, bosses just fall over even though I played one of the weaker classes for early leveling (Druid).
  66. mariuskain
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    Here, many people don’t like that you need constant online or that quests are given earlier than necessary, but I’ll tell you we live in 2023, this is our reality, people change their minds, we have been waiting for the next numbered part of Diablo for **** 11 years! Personally, I like everything so far, it’s like I’ve returned to my childhood again, and I’m jamming demons to death!
  67. zookee
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    Great game. Offers you more end game content than Diablo 3 did at launch.
    It needs a bit of ironing out, but nothing gamebreaking.
  68. yeetma
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Actually good and having a great time playing it. its just good hack and slash fun.
    The environment and set dressing is absolutely gorgeous.

    A lot of the user reviews on this site are extremely and unfairly over-critical in my opinion.
  69. SasquatchSenpai
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Diablo IV is the best Diablo game released to date. It is a game that allows both casual players to enjoy it through the story and side content as well as the more hardcore audience with the challenge provided later on into Tier 3 and through 4 up through the end of the current content. Plenty of more content on the way as well that can be played both on lower tiers for a casual audienceDiablo IV is the best Diablo game released to date. It is a game that allows both casual players to enjoy it through the story and side content as well as the more hardcore audience with the challenge provided later on into Tier 3 and through 4 up through the end of the current content. Plenty of more content on the way as well that can be played both on lower tiers for a casual audience and higher tiers still in the form of full fledged expansions as well as seasonal content every 3 months. Thus, it is a live service game and online.

    Visual 9/10 - The game is visually impressive. The best looking ARPG we have to date, the upcoming PoE2 will be up there with it, but we have only a very small trailer to go off for that. Regions are diverse from one another with each zone varying in the regions. Dungeons, albeit the aesthetics recycled heavily in the 115 available, are all well crafted visually and diverse. Cutscenes are phenomenal, both the in-engine and cinematic. Character design is diverse amongst the playable classes. The various armor pieces and weapon pieces are highly diverse and allows great customization on appearance through the transmog system. Returning enemy types have been visually upgraded and the new enemies all look great. Boss design is good, though reused in dungeons, which i'll get to why that's not necessarily a bad thing. Important bosses are all very unique and very impressive from their design to their arenas to their abilities. My only gripe visually is that the camera is a bit close and claustrophobic for my liking.

    Audio 10/10 - Aurally the game is magnificent as well. Everything is done to extreme levels. Skill sounds, enemy sounds, music, ambience, music, voice acting. I can not stress it enough, this is probably the only game where I won't skip even side quest dialogue because every character with voice lines is recorded at a masterful level.

    Gameplay 8/10 - This is the biggest portion of the review obviously, and the most important. Diablo IV is an ARPG and it plays like a Diablo game. The skill tree is different than that of previous iterations, while still returning the Paragon system though vastly different and improved. You have 100 levels, the first 50 of which allocate 48 skill points to be used, an additional 10 can be earned through side activities earning renown in each region, a total of 2 per, for a total of 58 skill points. Onward, with 4 per level, and an additional 20 per renown, are Paragon points for the paragon system which allows further build customization through simple stat boosts to percentage boosts to resistances or damage output, to rare nodes to glyph nodes to legendary nodes. Some skills are just outright worse than others, but if every skill did the exact same amount of damage, then there'd be zero reason to play and experiment with the various skills, passives, ultimate skills, and numerous aspects in the game.

    Now, speaking of these aspects, these can greatly modify your class and builds, from changing the type of a skill to another type for increased synergy, to completely altering it's functionality, and unique items which will further these changes, there's a ton of potential here.

    A GIANT gripe I have with people complaining about build diversity, they clearly haven't spent more than 3 minutes allocating random skill points and random legendary aspects and wondered why their build with zero synergy didn't work as much as someone who painstakingly went through and theory crafted builds and posted it online for others. Grow up. Accept that you don't have the capacity for the levels of thought to measure percentages and weigh the benefits of using one aspect in a slot over the other or the usage of a 2 handed weapon over 2 one handed weapons. Personally, I've made it to level 60, a second time on hardcore, with a completely custom Nature's Fury build. It's a lot of work, it takes testing, but it's doable and it's fun.

    The campaign is well done, the best campaign in an ARPG easily, let alone probably one of the best in just gaming in the last few years outside of some stellar worlds that have been created. End game activities really begin after World Tier 3, following the completion of the first major test in a capstone dungeon, meant to be a challenge and test players. Tree of Whispers missions replace the adventure mode bounties and shift regions and zones every so often. Nightmare dungeons have, so far at least, replaced Rifts and Greater Rifts from Diablo 3. These are sometimes heavily modified dungeons, with modifiers that can both benefit you and the monsters, these also level up in difficulty, forcing the player to further fine tune their items for survivability and damage. Another capstone dungeon between World Tier 3 and 4 at level 70, and at level 100, a showdown with a reincarnation of the campaigns final boss that is a challenge to face.

    Overall, Diablo 4 is a 9/10, easily.    … Expand
  70. CapeFox
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Don't let these brain-dead salt-mining limp wristed "gamers" lie to you. This game is nearly 10/10.

    It is not perfect and can be improved upon, but giving factually wrong information in your review is toxic and won't help the game get to the better state that you would like to see it in. The TRUTH is that this is a great game. If I'm having fun and you're not, you must be running    Don't let these brain-dead salt-mining limp wristed "gamers" lie to you. This game is nearly 10/10.

    It is not perfect and can be improved upon, but giving factually wrong information in your review is toxic and won't help the game get to the better state that you would like to see it in. The TRUTH is that this is a great game. If I'm having fun and you're not, you must be running Champions Demise for 7 hours a day trying to level up and rush endgame content only to focus on the least dense gameplay of any ARPG.

    Start a character, do campaign missions, go off into the sidequests, go venture into a spot you haven't yet, go waste some time getting collectibles (they level your stats anyways, nerds).

    Paragon board is only enhancing your power, the spinach is in your gear.    … Expand
  71. the_loki
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Thank you developers! I'm not sure if people are just too picky now or just have to find something they hate about every game they play. BUT. Diablo 4 is great. I whole heartedly mean that. I've played more games then I care to count and very few games have been so good on release. I'm not saying diablo 4 is perfect by any means. But compared to any major game released lately, it's beenThank you developers! I'm not sure if people are just too picky now or just have to find something they hate about every game they play. BUT. Diablo 4 is great. I whole heartedly mean that. I've played more games then I care to count and very few games have been so good on release. I'm not saying diablo 4 is perfect by any means. But compared to any major game released lately, it's been the best. The foundation you've laid is going to end up turning into an even more amazing game before too long. The small thing's that bug me are literally just that. SMALL. Most of the stuff people are complaining about are either from them not understanding the game enough or just being flat out impatient. THANK YOU for taking such an active role in listening to the community. Don't believe all of the whiney people. Everyone I've talked to about D4 has had nothing but good things to say about it as well. You guy's are great and keep it up the good work.… Expand
  72. fyrantgg
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    I am now lv63 and I am quite happy with the game. Can't wait for the first season
  73. Freezingswift
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    I am really enjoying and loving this game! It feels like a great mix between Diablo 2 and 3 with some things streamlined! I'm not sure where everyone is having server issues, I've not had a single issue with the server or playing with friends! The only thing I would like to see is the ability to save ability builds instead of having to respect everything over. I am excited to see what thisI am really enjoying and loving this game! It feels like a great mix between Diablo 2 and 3 with some things streamlined! I'm not sure where everyone is having server issues, I've not had a single issue with the server or playing with friends! The only thing I would like to see is the ability to save ability builds instead of having to respect everything over. I am excited to see what this has planned for future content! There is a lot of content to keep you busy for so many hours and giving each character a playthrough just adds even more things for me to do in the game! Love this game!… Expand
  74. Kekkeigenkai
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    diablo 4 rocks,im a big fan of diablo played the first two on pc back in the days and they were masterpiece, diablo 3 was a real disaster IMO such a bad game, but diablo 4 reignited the love i had for diablo , the story and the cutscenes are amazing , so are the graphics, really love what they did to the classes too. Little things like being able to customize your character are reallydiablo 4 rocks,im a big fan of diablo played the first two on pc back in the days and they were masterpiece, diablo 3 was a real disaster IMO such a bad game, but diablo 4 reignited the love i had for diablo , the story and the cutscenes are amazing , so are the graphics, really love what they did to the classes too. Little things like being able to customize your character are really nice , I also like the quality of life in this game, dont need to buy TP to quickly get back in town like diablo 2(annoying when u forgot to buy some lol) you cant tp from anywhere to another waypoint also which is really nice.I like everything this game has to offer, there are only a few minor things that bug me a little , for exemple : Necro/druid cant keep their summon if they do not keep the spell in their action bar (unlike diablo 2 ) , But diablo 4 has a lot more going for it than against it IMO. People complaining about the grind have obviously never played diablo before.Overall as a long time diablo fan I just love this game , it is really refreshing, especially since I hated diablo 3. It has a diablo 2 vibe to it and I Love It! feels like its early 2000 again and im playing my favorite game.… Expand
  75. obsid
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    Apparently the new trend is to review bomb D4, with 90% of the complaints being BS. Look is the game perfect no, but is it a 5.1 rating absolutely not. Not going to go into all the specifics look at reviews online then compare it to what's being written,
  76. Revora
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    Love the game. Some connectivity issues is my only real issue. Assuming more content will be added regularly otherwise rating would drop.
  77. DiddyCoy
    Jun 15, 2023
    9
    Im a casual gamer. I loved Diablo 1, the second edition wasnt appealing, the third lost me completely. However my brother told me, i think you would like the fourth edition as a casual gamer, so i tried it, and he was right, i really enjoy it.

    Is it a hardcore RPG, no, is it a fun game killing time, doing mission, looting - yes.
  78. dynast
    Jun 16, 2023
    9
    Diablo 4 is simply the Diablo that people have been waiting for.
    I was not a client of your products but I have to say : Incredible work Blizzard, well done !
  79. HunderXs
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game not as much as D2 but very good game some little things can be better/optimized but is very greatfull to play this game swearly i can vote this game for GOTY… Expand
  80. Rizi
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    there is room for improvement don´t get me wrong here, but they are actively communicating about what they are working on and why so i do approve the nerfs. (but if they would have nerfed everything prerelease i would be happier.)
    the leveling, the journy in this game is the goal therefore the arguments of slow leveling after 60 are meaningless because you are already in the endgame.    there is room for improvement don´t get me wrong here, but they are actively communicating about what they are working on and why so i do approve the nerfs. (but if they would have nerfed everything prerelease i would be happier.)
    the leveling, the journy in this game is the goal therefore the arguments of slow leveling after 60 are meaningless because you are already in the endgame.
    overall was d4 on pc one of the best releases in years in AAA games    … Expand
  81. Chilly_Gamerboy
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    I was a newcomer to the Diablo franchise with this game. An hour into one of the beta weekends, I knew I needed to pre-order this game. I was enamored with the gameplay and the satisfying loop of demon slaying, leveling up, and collecting gear. With over 120 hours between my PS5 and PC, I can say this game is only scratching the surface. The only issues I had with the game were serverI was a newcomer to the Diablo franchise with this game. An hour into one of the beta weekends, I knew I needed to pre-order this game. I was enamored with the gameplay and the satisfying loop of demon slaying, leveling up, and collecting gear. With over 120 hours between my PS5 and PC, I can say this game is only scratching the surface. The only issues I had with the game were server related and lag. I definitely recommend this game for anybody who is interested in dungeon crawlers.… Expand
  82. xiaodoudou
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    A good game overall but be aware this is a ARPG.
    If you don't like to repeat your leveling, dungeon, etc you should pass.
    It combines what there is the best to offer from Blizzard on the Diablo license. Still some issues, which long term will tell if they fix/work these out (like every similar game). Oh yah, guess what there is micro transaction (Wow that's bad), just ignore it,    A good game overall but be aware this is a ARPG.
    If you don't like to repeat your leveling, dungeon, etc you should pass.

    It combines what there is the best to offer from Blizzard on the Diablo license.

    Still some issues, which long term will tell if they fix/work these out (like every similar game).

    Oh yah, guess what there is micro transaction (Wow that's bad), just ignore it, its SKINS, it is true ~20USD for a skins is high, but you can just ignore it, its just cosmestics.    … Expand
  83. Endz
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    su juagabilidad es muy entretenida y la mejora respecto a los boss ya era necesaria ya que aveces podía arruinar la experiencia del juego
  84. SRBlanchard
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    Not the best ARPG, but definitely could ascend to that level within a few seasons.
  85. m0ns
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    Diablo 4 is a great blend of D2 & D3. Combat is engaging and fun, and the game and sound design are top notch. It's definitely still a young game that is figuring out balancing and end game content, but I'm confident it will be the best installment in the series yet.
  86. Maycrof1
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    I’ve had to change my rating after further gameplay and the development teams response to the community problems.
  87. nickdeb
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    Diablo 4, once a beacon of hope for the ARPG genre, has taken a severe downturn with the introduction of Patch 1.1. The game, which was already criticized for its slow pace, has been further bogged down by a series of nerfs that have affected every aspect of gameplay. All classes have been weakened, enchantment costs remain high, and the Helltides, a key feature of the game, have beenDiablo 4, once a beacon of hope for the ARPG genre, has taken a severe downturn with the introduction of Patch 1.1. The game, which was already criticized for its slow pace, has been further bogged down by a series of nerfs that have affected every aspect of gameplay. All classes have been weakened, enchantment costs remain high, and the Helltides, a key feature of the game, have been slowed down. The patch has also severely nerfed boosting and reduced the experience bonus for killing higher-level monsters by a staggering 90%. The changes to critical and vulnerable damage, nerfed by 17% and 40% respectively, have further reduced the game's appeal. The game's pace, already a point of contention among players, has been slowed down to a slog, making progress feel tedious and unrewarding.

    Adding insult to injury, even the teleportation mechanic, a seemingly minor aspect of the game, has been affected, with the channel time for the Leave Dungeon ability increased from 3 to 5 seconds. This change, while small, is emblematic of the overall direction of the patch - a focus on slowing down gameplay and reducing the effectiveness of various strategies and tactics. The result is a game that feels less like an epic battle against the forces of Hell and more like a chore. The excitement and anticipation that once surrounded Diablo 4 have been replaced with frustration and disappointment. The game, in its current state, fails to deliver on its promise, earning it a score of 0 out of 10.    … Expand
  88. FUW777
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Absolutely a must have video game. A serious contender to get the GOTY award. Brilliant and beautiful game play.
  89. Foxtrot1138
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    Don't listen to the crybaby haters. This is a fantastic Diablo experience. It nails the aesthetic, updates the mechanics of previous games while keeping the same feel, has a better story than all the previous games and already is adding to ongoing gameplay with seasons. People whining about how seasons work when though it's the exact same as the previous games and review bombing it everyDon't listen to the crybaby haters. This is a fantastic Diablo experience. It nails the aesthetic, updates the mechanics of previous games while keeping the same feel, has a better story than all the previous games and already is adding to ongoing gameplay with seasons. People whining about how seasons work when though it's the exact same as the previous games and review bombing it every time they patch things players try to exploit. If you like whining for no reason, you'll find things to cry about. If you like Diablo games, then this is for you… Expand
  90. DelighfulDragon
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Diablo IV is a solid AAA title, and likely a foundation for the next decade of gaming. Plays great on PC or Asus Ally. You should play this game.

    Upsides include an open world, and the ability to play with friends regardless of their level, and a system where your gear augments your abilities. Some encounters offer great fun and excitement. Downsides include that leveling up feels like    Diablo IV is a solid AAA title, and likely a foundation for the next decade of gaming. Plays great on PC or Asus Ally. You should play this game.

    Upsides include an open world, and the ability to play with friends regardless of their level, and a system where your gear augments your abilities. Some encounters offer great fun and excitement. Downsides include that leveling up feels like you get weaker compared to the entire world, and that you may be seeking just the higher level version of your current gear, and the open world might need more content to offer more hours of gameplay.

    Unfortunately, after completing the main campaign, the endgame might not offer the pull to drive players to want to continue onwards to hit level 90 or 100.

    I expect future season and expansions to keep this game feeling fun to those who love the Diablo franchise. A great game that everyone should give a try.    … Expand
  91. GabrielK
    Jun 8, 2023
    8
    A good arpg so far, but it's quite different than PoE or previous Diablo installments. In terms of atmosphere and vibe it's far darker and grittier than D3 but the mmo-vibe detracts from the atmosphere significantly.
    It has, as I said, a more mmo-ish vibe to it and it is definitely far slower paced even at it's fastest point. The slower pace is a good thing for me personally but may not    A good arpg so far, but it's quite different than PoE or previous Diablo installments. In terms of atmosphere and vibe it's far darker and grittier than D3 but the mmo-vibe detracts from the atmosphere significantly.
    It has, as I said, a more mmo-ish vibe to it and it is definitely far slower paced even at it's fastest point. The slower pace is a good thing for me personally but may not be for everyone.
    I am not sure how I feel about the level scaling since it takes wind out of my sails when it comes to power gain. I just don't quite feel like I am getting stronger consistently.
    Story is decent to quite good and it feels tonally proper to a Diablo game.
    The game has more than enough content and fun enough to more than justify the base buy in price, it is a fully fledged game in all regards with NO p2w as it should be (early access is irrelevant since Seasons are not launched nor is there a ladder (yet)).

    That being said, the microtransactions, "cosmetic only" as they may be (for now?), are a significant negative.
    I have zero confidence in blizzard not to get even greedier as time passes for the game since they've already added a metric ton of paid cosmetics: premium bp (will become active when Season 1 launches) + many additional shop cosmetics.
    If they keep up with the in-game cosmetic equivalent additions and not have all the best looking stuff only in the shop then it will tolerable for me personally. I do not want to have to go to the shop (zero satisfaction) to get that one look I want on my character, I want to earn it in-game.
    Doesn't change the fact that many unique looks are/will be paid only, intolerable for many, and legitimately so, I am borderline on this for now.
    Is this really the price of having future content?
    This game's future will live or die by future updates, if they fail to deliver the cosmetic crap will be even more egregious since they will have failed to justify the additional cost.

    To me the game, if I were to ignore the mtx (which is easy to do for now since I am distracted by all the content), would be a 9/10, if I am to take them into account and the fact that I feel the level scaling detracts from the sensation of power progression.. 7.5/10.    … Expand
  92. zephrr86
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    The people have spoken but they are wrong. Nothing about this game deserves lower than a 7 out of 10. Hyperbolic internet culture on full display. D4 is a fine game only issues that bug me are QOL issues that will hopefully be resolved sooner than later but thats all
  93. xANUGx
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    It's a really good game. It can get a little boring at end game especially bc my friends won't buy it due to act/blizz becoming an "evil corporation" in the last several years. I'd say it's well worth the money. Microtransactions are dumb too. If they did it like POE I'd feel more inclined to buy skins but I can't see myself doing that now
  94. Noxious
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    This game is definitely not perfection. It's got a lot of issues such as poorly developed UI and social function along with perma CC chain. Itemization isn't the best but the fun is there and that's what matters. Cinematics are great but Blizzard doesn't have the option to review them. It's an unfinished product and that's not the developers fault. It's the company's shareholders and BobbyThis game is definitely not perfection. It's got a lot of issues such as poorly developed UI and social function along with perma CC chain. Itemization isn't the best but the fun is there and that's what matters. Cinematics are great but Blizzard doesn't have the option to review them. It's an unfinished product and that's not the developers fault. It's the company's shareholders and Bobby Kod1cks. Perhaps it does deserve the review bomb but there are a lot of whiners who are crying about a 70, 80 or 90 dollar game that many can easily get 1000+ hours of game time in. Just a bunch of cry babies these days.… Expand
  95. sl5581
    Jun 14, 2023
    8
    Best hack&slay i played ever! Still room for improvement (balancing, endgame, items) but as it is now its already great. Com at feels perfekt, Graphics and Sound are great.
  96. mmagic
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    The game is good. Amazing experience! The games score should be based on a few categories such as gameplay, graphics, sound, story, PvP, multiplayer, community.
  97. hyro201
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    This game is not a 0-4 or what ever people are posting. They are being disingenuous with that for sure, nor is it in its current state a 9 or a 10, heck 8 might be generous but that is just my current enjoyment.

    Let me go over some of the problems people point out. -expensive cash shop. This is true the skins are pretty expensive in there but that currently is all that is in there no    This game is not a 0-4 or what ever people are posting. They are being disingenuous with that for sure, nor is it in its current state a 9 or a 10, heck 8 might be generous but that is just my current enjoyment.

    Let me go over some of the problems people point out.
    -expensive cash shop. This is true the skins are pretty expensive in there but that currently is all that is in there no inventory tabs like in other games or other game play benefits. Looking at you poe -shaky servers
    The first few days of a launch are always shaky for the servers of a online game this should be known by now, however with that said I see no reason as to why this game was forced to be always online seems silly to me...but it's not the only one in the genre to do this again looking at you poe -the game loop is shallow
    I do think there is a bit of a point here but only if you rush through the game at breakneck speeds. A new season is already on its way with more coming this type of game is always a marathon not a race.
    - it needs a way to just go into a dungeon without walking to it
    ....yes yes it does lol. This is legit criticism poe does this so well and it allows you to just go straight into the action after your last dungeon so here is hoping they figure this out.

    There are other much smaller things like music being bad which I disagree with but that is heavily subjective and few others but yea Currently the game is solid its good. It has its problems a few odd balance issues that need ironed out but they have shown to be quickly working on that I mean 6 patches in a week mates they are working on the balance.
    I recommend this game play it give it a go and have fun    … Expand
  98. Lardar
    Jun 13, 2023
    8
    Exactly what was expected and promised. Plays like Diablo 3 which is great and the massive open world is great, Only a few levels into Paragon (52) levels and feels very fun and easy to follow. Haven't beat the story yet, i am in act 4, but i am blown away how great the game plays and feels.
  99. pwnanobrien
    Jun 14, 2023
    8
    Right off the bat, this game has the best campaign out of every Diablo game ever made. Characters that appear to be annoying at first fulfill their purpose in the story by the end of the campaign with excellent character development.

    Combat is engaging. And the gameplay loop of slaying demons, looting gear and then optimizing gear in town is addictive and fun. If you’ve ever played a    Right off the bat, this game has the best campaign out of every Diablo game ever made. Characters that appear to be annoying at first fulfill their purpose in the story by the end of the campaign with excellent character development.

    Combat is engaging. And the gameplay loop of slaying demons, looting gear and then optimizing gear in town is addictive and fun. If you’ve ever played a Diablo game before, you know what to expect. Unfortunately there isn’t a whole lot of innovative aspects to the game beyond the paragon board levelling system. The game very much plays like a reimagined Diablo 2 with modern game mechanics. The endgame has enough content to keep you busy til the end when the road at level 100. All in all, it’s a fun game with addictive gameplay and the big bad cash shop that everyone hates is absolutely not intrusive in the slightest to the gameplay so it’s totally ignorable. The average player isn’t going to spend $28 for a skin for a $70 game they just bought.    … Expand
  100. Madix
    Jun 20, 2023
    8
    Right now, 8/10 but with some time can be 10/10. If you're even remotely interested in the game though, do yourself a favor and try not to read any reviews here.
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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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