Diablo IV

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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8271 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. Kaninux
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Game has a solid base, but no end game and the staff has made horrid decisions hiding changes from patch notes and changes in patch notes do not match the changes in game.
  2. Skizzlok
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Blizzard is garbage as usual. There are plenty of better games out there. Why people play blizzard games anymore is beyond me.
  3. omerior
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    They will continue to disgrace the game as they want unless we react to this. We can show them how strong a community we are by deleting the game. We don't have to put up with this toxic ego team that doesn't listen to the gamer base. I dont want to see Diablo4 end up like D3.

    You **** up again. **** fatso ceo.
  4. Curaga1313
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Season 1 patch notes shows everyone that Activision Blizzard is just a bunch of nonsense/cash grab
    STAY AWAY FROM IT
  5. hackagibson
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    These guys are so dumb. Bunch of haters. Totally out of touch. Noooooooooooooooooobs
  6. Slania
    Jul 20, 2023
    3
    Many low reviews here are a kneejerk reaction to the season 1 patch notes. But the game was always this bad. The class design is laughably bad, to the point where it is massively inferior to diablo 3. The player character has 0 personality unlike diablo 3. The levelling is a complete chore, the open world actively makes the game worse. The itemization ranges from mediocre to actively bad.Many low reviews here are a kneejerk reaction to the season 1 patch notes. But the game was always this bad. The class design is laughably bad, to the point where it is massively inferior to diablo 3. The player character has 0 personality unlike diablo 3. The levelling is a complete chore, the open world actively makes the game worse. The itemization ranges from mediocre to actively bad. Renown could be taken out of the game and it would improve. And the story is frankly poorly written. The dialogue from your immediate allies characterizes lillith as a existential threat to sanctuary, but the cinematics run completely contrary to this. This applied more to inarius than it ever did to lillith. At the end my character made a choice I never would have made and it completely took me out of the experience.… Expand
  7. Overtopplayer12
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Boring skill design.
    A system where every time you level you feel weaker
    Bad UI
    Forgettable music
    A story that is too intrusive to gameplay
    Low viable builds
    Boring end game
    This game feels like an alpha but cost 100$
  8. WildWill14
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Another money milking app from the worst game developer in the business. They aren't even hiding their predatory business models anymore. Save yourself the money and buy ANY of the other games coming out this year from devs that aren't garbage. And, if you are an unfortunate soul that has already wasted money on this game, it's not too late to request a refund through PayPal or your CreditAnother money milking app from the worst game developer in the business. They aren't even hiding their predatory business models anymore. Save yourself the money and buy ANY of the other games coming out this year from devs that aren't garbage. And, if you are an unfortunate soul that has already wasted money on this game, it's not too late to request a refund through PayPal or your Credit Card. Break your nostalgia and recognize exactly what this garbage company actually is: a scam.… Expand
  9. Mastafara
    Jul 25, 2023
    0
    Cost more than kidney. Blizzard does dirty to gamers. They need to fix and change things in game asap.
  10. giollo
    Jul 21, 2023
    2
    The game is incredibile repetitive, boring in the endgame. The skill's cooldown is the worst part of gameplay. Also the crafting system and itemisation are very poor and far away from that a true Diablo game deserve...all of this for a overpriced arpg with no fun in it. Well done
  11. Madlet
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    After the release of season 1, Diablo 4 has experienced a decline in quality, along with Blizzard's deteriorating business practices. The game appears to have been intentionally designed to consume excessive amounts of time, resulting in various tedious aspects. It seems that Blizzard lacks respect for both its customers and players, and perhaps they should be treated with the same levelAfter the release of season 1, Diablo 4 has experienced a decline in quality, along with Blizzard's deteriorating business practices. The game appears to have been intentionally designed to consume excessive amounts of time, resulting in various tedious aspects. It seems that Blizzard lacks respect for both its customers and players, and perhaps they should be treated with the same level of respect they display.… Expand
  12. hax3r405
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Thank you dev's, for giving us the much needed season 1 patch with the nerfs for sorcerers! We really needed that. Thought my def was waaaaay to strong and my dps was overpowered too. And not only for sorcs you did it all the way across the board. BTW this major sarcasm! Thanks for killing a game with nerfs and not listening to your player base. Could of used a lot of buffs this season,Thank you dev's, for giving us the much needed season 1 patch with the nerfs for sorcerers! We really needed that. Thought my def was waaaaay to strong and my dps was overpowered too. And not only for sorcs you did it all the way across the board. BTW this major sarcasm! Thanks for killing a game with nerfs and not listening to your player base. Could of used a lot of buffs this season, but nope you killed the game. I'm not even playing season one unless you come out with another patch changing your garbage and going the opposite way.… Expand
  13. davides
    Aug 11, 2023
    0
    Este juego es bueno,incluso divertido,hasta que quieres farmear una build en especifico,la cual requiere en mi casa un único espécifico.
    Tengo 2 druidas a nivel 89 me he tirado haciendo target farming de este item sin exagerar semanas,rusheando mazmorras de manera enfermiza,NUNCA me ha llegado a caer JAMAS con ninguno de mis dos druidas.
    Esto es una autentica basura una perdida de    Este juego es bueno,incluso divertido,hasta que quieres farmear una build en especifico,la cual requiere en mi casa un único espécifico.
    Tengo 2 druidas a nivel 89 me he tirado haciendo target farming de este item sin exagerar semanas,rusheando mazmorras de manera enfermiza,NUNCA me ha llegado a caer JAMAS con ninguno de mis dos druidas.
    Esto es una autentica basura una perdida de tiempo infame y lamentable,pasas cientos de horas para conseguir una build donde de todas esas horas no aprovechas absolutamente NADA.
    No se que minimo que dar unos polvos o algo al deshacer otros legendarios y que despues de unos cuantos tu puedas elegir en un vendedor cual quieres y gastar estos polvos en comrparlos.
    Es que literalmente he roto mas de 1.000 legendarios una autentica burrada de horas perdidas.
    Por mi parte los personajes están borrados y el juego desinstalado.

    Honestamente no compreis esta basura es lametable el tiempo y la cantidad de horas que vais a deshechar para nada.    … Expand
  14. ChiIIaoi
    Aug 6, 2023
    2
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt ruim, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  15. mikeydcv
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    dungeons are tedious, mob density is bad, and your builds must always focus around defense at 60+ nightmare tiers. the staple loot goblin is actually terrible. hardcore is a no go due to all the cheese. game literally deserves it's meta score, the devs literally will kill your fun. theres alot more, but im not typing anymore
  16. Predadente
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Started good, then they nerfed my build, then then they nerfed it again, then after making it the worst in game build, they nerfed it again, and since that really wasnt enough, they decided a 50% damage nerf across the board for season 1 to give the illusion that their little hearts actually do anything was a good idea, in addition ti essentially rolling back the exp changes to makeStarted good, then they nerfed my build, then then they nerfed it again, then after making it the worst in game build, they nerfed it again, and since that really wasnt enough, they decided a 50% damage nerf across the board for season 1 to give the illusion that their little hearts actually do anything was a good idea, in addition ti essentially rolling back the exp changes to make getting to 100 a 500 hour task again. Braindead dev team… Expand
  17. Butanegaming
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    20 hours and $154.95 for the clown edition later and I'm here i am as full clown.
  18. Svarcadusk
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Patch punishment! Will update grade when they fix the season/patch. /enoughchars
  19. mixedpurpose
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    You hit new lows with your latest update. I feel like the people who make the game have mental disabilities and need to be treated. Congratulations, you are officially minus one character class - barb. There are bugs that aren't in his favor, dmg is under all criticism, there are no builds with which you can be competitive in PvP.
  20. Slothic
    Jul 19, 2023
    3
    Diablo 4, the much-anticipated sequel to a beloved franchise, promised a return to the dark and gritty world of demon-slaying and loot-hunting. However, beneath its flashy exterior lies a deeply flawed and unfulfilling experience that fails to deliver on its core promises. From broken loot distribution and crafting systems to irrelevant character stats, it's clear that the developers'Diablo 4, the much-anticipated sequel to a beloved franchise, promised a return to the dark and gritty world of demon-slaying and loot-hunting. However, beneath its flashy exterior lies a deeply flawed and unfulfilling experience that fails to deliver on its core promises. From broken loot distribution and crafting systems to irrelevant character stats, it's clear that the developers' primary objective is to hinder players' sense of progression, achievement, and, most importantly, fun.

    Loot distribution and the loot table in Diablo 4 are undoubtedly the Achilles' heel of the game. Players have been voicing their frustration across the internet, with one user on Metacritic stating, "The loot in this game is an absolute mess. I've spent hours grinding for loot, only to receive mediocre gear that does nothing to improve my character. It feels like a slap in the face to invest so much time and effort for no meaningful reward."

    Moreover, the in-game crafting system is equally infuriating. The costs associated with crafting items are beyond reasonable, leaving players feeling like they're constantly fighting an uphill battle for minimal gains. Another disappointed player wrote, "Crafting is an absolute joke. The materials required are absurdly expensive, and the chances of getting something valuable are almost nonexistent. It's as if the developers want to punish us for trying to improve our gear."

    One of the cornerstones of any ARPG is character progression and stats, but Diablo 4 manages to fumble this aspect spectacularly. Players have noticed that core character stats are broken, rendering certain builds useless or overpowered. As one disgruntled gamer put it, "It feels like the developers didn't even playtest the game. Some stats are so broken that they completely trivialize content, while others seem to have no effect at all. It's disheartening to see such a lack of balance and attention to detail."

    Resistance defenses, a critical aspect of character survivability, are particularly baffling in Diablo 4. Multiple players have reported that resistance stats seem to have little to no relevance in actual combat scenarios. One player's harsh review reads, "Why even bother with resistance stats when they don't seem to protect you from anything? It's infuriating to invest in a supposed defense mechanism only to be killed just as easily as if you hadn't bothered at all."

    Even the most recent patch for Diablo 4 has done little to address these fundamental issues. Instead of improving the overall experience, it seems the developers are more concerned with putting up barriers and roadblocks to hinder player progress and enjoyment. The general sentiment among players is that the developers are out of touch with the community's needs and desires, making the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.

    In conclusion, Diablo 4's problems run deep, and it's difficult to overlook the broken loot distribution, the expensive and unrewarding crafting system, and the lack of relevance in core character stats. The developers' lack of focus on player enjoyment and progression is evident in the most recent patch, solidifying the sense that their main objective is to hinder players rather than create an engaging and rewarding experience. As a fan of the franchise, it's disheartening to witness the decline of a once-great series. Let's hope the developers take these criticisms to heart and work to salvage the essence of what made Diablo so beloved in the first place.    … Expand
  21. JayB24
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    This was the first Diablo game I’ve ever played and I loved it but the update feels like the devs literally stole my time and set me back by at least 20 hours and those who shrug it off are already lost npcs good luck won’t be coming back.
  22. Ultimex
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Never seen a game go from good to terrible this fast. blizzard dont want people playing their game.
  23. Ritualmurder
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Terrible, blizzard is not longer the same company and its clear the devs are clueless
  24. NJSXIII
    Jul 19, 2023
    2
    I can appreciate there are people reviewing this game with little to no comparison of other ARPGs or other games from the Diablo franchise. At face value, this can be a fun story to play through.

    Sadly, for all the fans who've been waiting years for this release and have witnessed the changes that were implemented into D3 to get it to where it is now, D4 is an absolute disappointment.    I can appreciate there are people reviewing this game with little to no comparison of other ARPGs or other games from the Diablo franchise. At face value, this can be a fun story to play through.

    Sadly, for all the fans who've been waiting years for this release and have witnessed the changes that were implemented into D3 to get it to where it is now, D4 is an absolute disappointment.

    There are far too many negatives to point out, so I will just say what I like about the game and let you ponder on what that leaves out.

    - The art design is lovely (Wouldn't go so far as to say the map design is nice, maybe adequate)
    - Having a mount is nice (Too bad you're likely going to be running the game at 10 fps)
    -The Butcher

    Virtually every other meaningful area of the game is lacking/sub par/improperly tested/purposely restrictive.

    £69.99 price tag, by the way.    … Expand
  25. Yaksa
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    As a player who spent thousands of hours in D3 and hundreds of hours in D2R. From the game's release until the latest season patch, I have nothing more to say. Sorry for wasting my time, there are tons of meaningful things to do in life. Don't waste time on this game and this company anymore.
    0 POINT with no doubt.
  26. schlakkofatz
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Would not recommend as of right now.
    Had short fun when the game came out, got bored by lackluster endgame dungeon design very quickly. I was anticipating season 1 to hopefully bringing the missing fun, but patch 1.1 is the final nail in the coffin for me. the devs clearly dont play their own game and its bad... like really bad.
  27. Serge2lynx
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Campaign is half-baked storywise. Cutscenes are cool. Endgame is in a terrible state, and they just gutted all fun from the game in new patch. Hold off on buying until blizzard starts listening.… Expand
  28. Datoneguy121
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Devs dont listen. Bonfire talk should be called blow smoke up consumers rears. Go play a free arpg like poe or something till they remove heads from rears. The game might be playable season... 30ish? If it last that long
  29. Icecloudz
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    So instead of fixing important issues like resistances, they decided to nerf everything just to make players life more difficult for Season 1.
  30. Huschke
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Diablo IV had a great foundation. The gameplay was almost good, the loot hunt was almost well done and the items were almost nicely designed. Unfortunately after the 1.1 patch notes it is clear that instead of making a great game, Blizzard has once again decided to ruin a good foundation.

    I would strongly suggest anyone who is blinded by the marketing like I was to stay far far away    Diablo IV had a great foundation. The gameplay was almost good, the loot hunt was almost well done and the items were almost nicely designed. Unfortunately after the 1.1 patch notes it is clear that instead of making a great game, Blizzard has once again decided to ruin a good foundation.

    I would strongly suggest anyone who is blinded by the marketing like I was to stay far far away from the game. You will not have a good time.    … Expand
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#24 Best PC Game of 2023
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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Metascore
86

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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