Diablo IV

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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8271 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,078 out of 8271
  2. Mixed: 427 out of 8271
  3. Negative: 6,766 out of 8271

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  1. MadeForReviews
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Game is a JOKE! Season pass one is full of bugs can't even move around the map without getting stuck CAN'T GET TO MISSIONS! Can't complete missions. LOAD TIMES take for ever so have to control alt delete to get out of the game to restart and be queued for ages!!!
  2. Balec
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Having actually had fun playing a game after a long time and being psyched up for this season, the latest patch takes away everything that made the game actually fun. Looks like I'm going to be doing something else before Blizzard takes the stick out of their ass. I feel like the community resonates hard on what I said.
  3. diablo4isgarbag
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    its about time people stop referring to them as blizzard they are ATIVISION blizzard died when they killed them.
  4. Deathis
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    What the f... is this. Only streamers can play now. If you want to play good game just buy something else than Diablo 4.
  5. Kribba
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Ssssssssssssssssssssssuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkssssssssssssss
  6. asafheller
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    Made me waste my time so they can then change it all few weeks later like a guinea pig.
    That was the idea of the game in the first place, they wanted to make players feel overpowered and strong, and then with this patch they saying "things are overpowered" .......
    They haven't fix life quality things nor added new items or gear you could obtain in the end game, instead they just made    Made me waste my time so they can then change it all few weeks later like a guinea pig.
    That was the idea of the game in the first place, they wanted to make players feel overpowered and strong, and then with this patch they saying "things are overpowered" .......
    They haven't fix life quality things nor added new items or gear you could obtain in the end game, instead they just made your armor weaker, your attacks weaker and reduce the experience so your game take forever to finish, so it's as boring as before but now it takes much longer since you die all the time if you don't play it slowly af.    … Expand
  7. neverlosty
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    To look at whether or not you will enjoy a game, you need to look at the fundamentals behind the game. Is it a game of love where the underlying metric is ensuring players enjoy playing the game? Does the company respect the player's time?

    In the case of Diablo 3, the fundamental metric that the team is targeting is "engagement". You might ask: "why is this bad? It's an ARPG, I want    To look at whether or not you will enjoy a game, you need to look at the fundamentals behind the game. Is it a game of love where the underlying metric is ensuring players enjoy playing the game? Does the company respect the player's time?

    In the case of Diablo 3, the fundamental metric that the team is targeting is "engagement".

    You might ask: "why is this bad? It's an ARPG, I want to be engaged."

    But the fact is, Blizzard doesn't care what type of engagement it is, they don't care if you're enjoying yourself, as long as you're playing, as long as you rack up the hours.

    And if you look at the game through that lens, every aspect, and every decision now makes sense.
    They will actively try and slow you down. They don't want you to burn through the (very little) end game content.
    They want to make sure you get as little reward as reasonable without you throwing up your hands and just outright quitting. It's a fine line, but they have the experience and data to straddle that line.

    And there lies the real fundamental problem with the game. And they have to do this, their shareholders DEMAND that they maximise profits, so they must treat the players like cows and milk us for as much of our "engagement" as possible, with as little content as possible.    … Expand
  8. antihazard
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Literally worst in the history patch connected to a Seasonal content. Loading times between dungeons was 10-15 seconds before the patch, and now 2-6 minutes :D Queue on the login 10-15 minutes... All classes are nerfed. Horse is a joke. Uninstalled this game - you litearlly can not enjoy it even if you want it so bad. It's a piece of **** by the greedy stupid managers. This was not madeLiterally worst in the history patch connected to a Seasonal content. Loading times between dungeons was 10-15 seconds before the patch, and now 2-6 minutes :D Queue on the login 10-15 minutes... All classes are nerfed. Horse is a joke. Uninstalled this game - you litearlly can not enjoy it even if you want it so bad. It's a piece of **** by the greedy stupid managers. This was not made for a players, it's a toxic piece of ****… Expand
  9. Crackerz
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    End stage capitalism comes to Diablo and it's the worst boss fight of all time - players vs Blizzard. What a gross way to make a game.
  10. dbfalcon
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    This game is already dead,

    blizzard only care about item shop, this company is a joke long time ago.
  11. Dibbey
    Jul 20, 2023
    2
    So, I'm giving it 2 points, because I actually really enjoyed playing through the Story the first time and I enjoyed the cutscenes, music etc. however that's very subjective.
    As for the game itself, it feels tedious, UIs are not good and need overhauls (for example more storage, easier tracking of side-quests and map stuff, only 20 items craftable at once?), at some point it can take    So, I'm giving it 2 points, because I actually really enjoyed playing through the Story the first time and I enjoyed the cutscenes, music etc. however that's very subjective.
    As for the game itself, it feels tedious, UIs are not good and need overhauls (for example more storage, easier tracking of side-quests and map stuff, only 20 items craftable at once?), at some point it can take hours for one item of gear to drop that is better than what you are wearing and much much more.

    Especially I can not recommend the current state of Diablo IV as the priority of updates and fixes seems to be to nerf various parts of the game (like unnecessarily extending the "leave dungeon" portal from 3 seconds to 5, so now your character just stands there idling for 2 seconds), some fixes even coming in on the same day but big requested changes by the community are not on the priority list. Additionally, the patch before the first season revealed their poor view of what actually needs dev-work and leaves a sour taste for upcoming content, patches or even fixes (in Blizzard fashion likely more nerfs to slow down progress).    … Expand
  12. lehisaurus
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    As a D2 Veteran I was very disappointed with D3 at launch and I'm sad to say that I'm even more disappointed with D4 at launch than I was with D3.
    Like others have said, the story is amazing but I recommend that you save your money until Blizzard fixes the myriad of issues that D4 has.
  13. markpparsons
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    The season patch is very horrible. Built a character around certain things. Min, Max... and showed up to see that the things I thought were going to be around and it's just dead.

    Now I have to respec everything? Wow fun!
  14. GusCabanillas
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    I cant understand how a company can be so blindfolded on not hearing or reading any kind of feedback from the players, Blizzard is on a killing streak of all their games and it's not stoping, from Heroes of the storm, to Warcraft 3 Refunded, to damn Overwatch 2 and now they dig the grave even deeper with Diablo.

    I know its hard to please everyone, but man.
  15. reginald99
    Jul 20, 2023
    2
    Not worth your time post campaign. Real shame as it had potential to be something good.
  16. zero981065
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Fun Nerfed

    Diablo 4 fails to live up to its legendary predecessors, primarily due to its lack of quality of life features and perplexing approach to gameplay balancing. The heart of Diablo's allure has always been the thrill of slaying hordes of demonic enemies, but in Diablo 4, this core experience is disappointingly diluted. Instead of facing formidable hordes, players encounter mere    Fun Nerfed

    Diablo 4 fails to live up to its legendary predecessors, primarily due to its lack of quality of life features and perplexing approach to gameplay balancing.

    The heart of Diablo's allure has always been the thrill of slaying hordes of demonic enemies, but in Diablo 4, this core experience is disappointingly diluted. Instead of facing formidable hordes, players encounter mere pockets of 3 or 4 monsters, robbing us of the epic battles we long for and leaving us yearning for the adrenaline-pumping chaos of past installments.

    The loot system, another pillar of the franchise, takes a significant hit in Diablo 4. Discovering compelling gear feels lackluster, as the majority of uniques and rare items are often underwhelming or outright useless. Obtaining uber uniques, the pinnacle of gear, feels like an unattainable dream for most players, leaving us disenchanted and longing for the joy of uncovering powerful items that define our builds.

    Adding to the disappointment is the limited storage space, exacerbated by the addition of gems, aspects, potions, and sigils, forcing players to choose between hoarding valuable items or making progress. Tedious inventory management hinders immersion in the game's world, rather than enhancing it.

    Character development suffers as well. Switching to a different build becomes an arduous task without a straightforward respec option, as players are left manually forgetting each node. This oversight demonstrates a disregard for player convenience and enjoyment.

    To make matters worse, any elements of fun or power that players discover are swiftly subjected to heavy-handed nerfs. Instead of embracing player enjoyment in mastering a particular playstyle or build, the developers suppress any sense of empowerment, leading to a frustrating sense of stagnation and discouragement.

    In conclusion, Diablo 4's lack of quality of life features and its tendency to obliterate anything enjoyable are disheartening aspects of a once-celebrated franchise. The absence of hordes of demons and the abysmal loot system dampen the excitement that once defined the series. Limited storage space and cumbersome character respec mechanics further contribute to the overall feeling of neglect towards player satisfaction.

    Blizzard had an opportunity to create a masterpiece that would captivate old and new fans alike. Instead, Diablo 4 stands as a cautionary tale of how a beloved franchise can falter when its core essence is disregarded. At its current state, the game is a far cry from its predecessors and leaves us longing for the glory days of the past. Until significant improvements are made, Diablo 4 remains a shadow of what it could have been, a sad reminder of how Blizzard killed the game.    … Expand
  17. MoonsDragon
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Blizzard killed everything in this game, EVERYTHING!
    they nerf all good thing, don't fix any major bugs (there a lot of them).
    In this state the game is dead.
  18. FastLane98
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    this game just dont work, you cant log in, you can do seasonal quest, you cant explore map. huge scam
  19. lvlurphy
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Queues on Season 1 start. Hanging in Dungeon loading screen.. Probably Blizzard shifted all resources from EU to US zone.
  20. arae1
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Hour long queue. If I can log in the lag makes the game unplayable. Blizzard(now Microsoft I guess) just takes the money and delivers some unplayable trash.
  21. TheAnswer42
    Jul 20, 2023
    2
    Patch 1.1 made a game that already had a whole host of issues extremely tedious to play. I really want to like the game, but until major changes happen it simply is not worth a single second of my time.
  22. Gnizzle
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Blizzard, your patches are more unappealing than a schoolbusfire. Your ladder launch is atrocious, like we expected. No more money for you, you greedy bunch of incompetent bozo's.
  23. mrfarinq
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Extremely boring endgame gameplay. There's nothing to do. Weak itemization. The same thing can drop on every item. Terrible treatment of players. Constant balance changes ruining the gameplay. Instead of boosting weak builds, they nerf the strong ones. I wanted to give the game a second chance during the launch of the first season, but the servers are not working...
  24. Wayjvc
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Diablo 4, ô déception, où est ton éclat divin ?
    En sombres abysses, ton âme semble perdue.
    Le gameplay fléchit, l'essence même décline, Et le démon autrefois redouté est vaincu. Des classes sans éclat, pauvres en profondeur, Un arbre de compétences sans saveur et sans fard, Les combats répétitifs manquent de grandeur, L'essence du défi s'éteint, et c'est bien tard. La chasse aux loots    Diablo 4, ô déception, où est ton éclat divin ?
    En sombres abysses, ton âme semble perdue.
    Le gameplay fléchit, l'essence même décline,
    Et le démon autrefois redouté est vaincu.

    Des classes sans éclat, pauvres en profondeur,
    Un arbre de compétences sans saveur et sans fard,
    Les combats répétitifs manquent de grandeur,
    L'essence du défi s'éteint, et c'est bien tard.

    La chasse aux loots n'est plus que monnaie courante,
    La boutique en ligne règne en souveraine,
    Les microtransactions, tentation dévorante,
    Entraînent la série dans une spirale malsaine.

    Le récit, quant à lui, semble étrangement terne,
    Les personnages vides, sans vie, sans émotion,
    Des quêtes prévisibles, sans âme ni citerne,
    Et l'immersion s'étiole dans cette sombre illusion.

    Bugs et problèmes techniques, funeste compagnie,
    Assombrissent l'horizon du monde de Sanctuary.
    Diablo 4, jadis si glorifié,
    En ce triste opus, tu t'éteins, ô légendaire démoniaque.    … Expand
  25. Luciferasswipe
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Terrible greedy design decisions, slow and uninspired gameplay, and that was before they nerfed all classes and slowed the game down more with the latest patch. Save your money for other ARPGs or go buy both Diablo 3 and Diablo 2 Resurrected for the price of this garbage. This is nothing short of a bold attempt to milk a loyal fanbase and their nostalgia to paint a pretty picture forTerrible greedy design decisions, slow and uninspired gameplay, and that was before they nerfed all classes and slowed the game down more with the latest patch. Save your money for other ARPGs or go buy both Diablo 3 and Diablo 2 Resurrected for the price of this garbage. This is nothing short of a bold attempt to milk a loyal fanbase and their nostalgia to paint a pretty picture for Blizzard shareholders and investors. Vote with your wallets. Boycott this game.… Expand
  26. Pandemon1c
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Blizzard has completely lost it. I no longer believe they know how to make a good game. I am not even sure they know what a good game is in the first place. They have released pure trash with Diablo 4 and everything they've done with Overwatch 1/2 and WoW etc... just there is no denying Blizzard is dead. They are a joke. Diablo 4 was the very last thing I was holding out the tiniest shredBlizzard has completely lost it. I no longer believe they know how to make a good game. I am not even sure they know what a good game is in the first place. They have released pure trash with Diablo 4 and everything they've done with Overwatch 1/2 and WoW etc... just there is no denying Blizzard is dead. They are a joke. Diablo 4 was the very last thing I was holding out the tiniest shred of hope that maybe Blizzard would prove they still have it.... but they proved that they definitely do NOT. **** Blizzard.… Expand
  27. PioHB
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    feels like a beta version instead of premium game. a lot of hints and tips from the community which all gets ignored, they of develeopment only in nerfs , reducement to exp, damage. since level 70 bad feeling and no devleopment in the character. it seems D4 was only out to sell as much as possible in the first step due the franchise and name and now this millions people get week per week afeels like a beta version instead of premium game. a lot of hints and tips from the community which all gets ignored, they of develeopment only in nerfs , reducement to exp, damage. since level 70 bad feeling and no devleopment in the character. it seems D4 was only out to sell as much as possible in the first step due the franchise and name and now this millions people get week per week a new punch in the face. worst buy this year and fast wasted money… Expand
  28. ferrit
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    The absolute basic requirement for a game is to be able to play it. Can’t play it, ergo 0/10.
  29. Python-lover
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Nice game. Probably we should buy more skins maybe then we can play. First and the last season. Maybe Microsoft can fix this game and kick out all blizzard employees.
  30. Rabiiit
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    They just don't know their player base anymore. They are just removing anything fun. Just gotta wait for them to put more content into the game. Could be better in 3 years like a No Man Sky situation
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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
  3. Negative: 0 out of 90
  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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