Diablo IV

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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8271 Ratings

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  1. Cspad
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Was a great game at launch but Blizzard has systematically destroyed everything that made the game fun. The fact that this includes microtransactions is just spitting in our faces too. Diablo 3 was one of my favorite games of all times and this just doesn't hold a candle to it. I bought two copies of this even just so I could play with my fiancé and I wish I could return both with how notWas a great game at launch but Blizzard has systematically destroyed everything that made the game fun. The fact that this includes microtransactions is just spitting in our faces too. Diablo 3 was one of my favorite games of all times and this just doesn't hold a candle to it. I bought two copies of this even just so I could play with my fiancé and I wish I could return both with how not fun they have made the game. Combat feels agonizingly slow not even just compared to diablo 3 but any other ARPG. It feels clunky and the few builds that were quick, agile and fun Blizzard has nerfed into the ground. I've already stopped playing the game and at this point, particularly with how many other great games are coming out this year, I don't plan on picking it back up. I can't believe I actually thought they would have learned from Diablo Immortal and make a good game. Somehow they learned from their mistakes and just found new ones to make.… Expand
  2. Robboz1
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    Started well bar the numerous bugs and some screen tearing, but gave up due to tone deaf development. Does not bode well for the future of the game and I won't commit time to a game if I don't feel it is well spent/rewarded.
  3. VasagosAngel
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    Out of touch with playerbase. Treating the game as a life service mmo money cow. Not a original Diablo solo game. Time gating, major gameflaws which they "cant fix" until after 6 month... Best game of this year just got bummed to 1 of the worst
  4. Oberjjin
    Jul 20, 2023
    2
    Needs some time in the oven, it's a half baked and early access product for 70€ at best.
  5. Weltch
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    In typical acti/blizzard fashion, hey we made a game you really like, now that we think we got you hooked and believing in us again, surprise!!!! Have a patch that completely rips the fun out of the game you enjoyed. Oh btw don't forget to still buy overpriced cosmetics from the shop so we have the money to continue to put out patches that suck the fun out of the game! This is truly sadIn typical acti/blizzard fashion, hey we made a game you really like, now that we think we got you hooked and believing in us again, surprise!!!! Have a patch that completely rips the fun out of the game you enjoyed. Oh btw don't forget to still buy overpriced cosmetics from the shop so we have the money to continue to put out patches that suck the fun out of the game! This is truly sad for long time fans of the company and the franchise to watch Activision's tendrils just corrupt everything that made blizzard, well blizzard. RIP DIABLO 4… Expand
  6. carbrso5566
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    用腦做遊戲 用腳做平衡 .......................................................
  7. nobutada55
    Jul 20, 2023
    2
    We got Diablo 3.5 on launch. The game needs considerable updates before it is better than "good".

    This is not a new game it is way too similar to Diablo 3. Itemization is just "green is good, red is bad" aka "big number good, small number bad". The legendary powers being "unlocked" upon dungeons is bad. They are taking feedback and I assume the game will be better in 6-12 months. If    We got Diablo 3.5 on launch. The game needs considerable updates before it is better than "good".

    This is not a new game it is way too similar to Diablo 3. Itemization is just "green is good, red is bad" aka "big number good, small number bad". The legendary powers being "unlocked" upon dungeons is bad. They are taking feedback and I assume the game will be better in 6-12 months.

    If you played Diablo 2 and liked it please play D2:R.
    If you like Diablo 3, buy this game and play it.    … Expand
  8. mindgamez75
    Jul 20, 2023
    2
    ruined by patch 1.1 had issues before but now much worse. feels like beta game d2 was much superior
  9. Animal1991
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    Good storyline - Gameplay for some classes are very slow and unbalanced.

    Seems like the devs need 5 years to get this game on a right track... unfortunately for the franchise cuz we had such a good D1 & D2 game ( Didn't play D3 much ). They patch quiet frequently but rather for fixing stuff that shouldn't be there in the first place. They seem to promise alot but can't deliver... sad    Good storyline - Gameplay for some classes are very slow and unbalanced.

    Seems like the devs need 5 years to get this game on a right track... unfortunately for the franchise cuz we had such a good D1 & D2 game ( Didn't play D3 much ).
    They patch quiet frequently but rather for fixing stuff that shouldn't be there in the first place.
    They seem to promise alot but can't deliver... sad saaad times to be a gamer atm...

    Conclusion : for such a high price of a game and franchise... You expect alot more, especially when they hype you so much with ads and information.
    I really don't get it, you have such a good opportunity to get a massive game with nearly the whole world knowing and supporting this franchise, and you just throw it into the fire... Again.. Sad.

    Blizzard is not doing great at most lvls with their games, but this proves everything.. They are completely out of touch    … Expand
  10. Godfarter
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Blizzard releases incomplete game, then instead of fixing boring itemisation and non-existent endgame they slow down players in every possible way: xp nerf, monster buff, item nerf, player damage nerf, player survivability nerf, longer to teleport out of dungeons-- to artificially increase the time a player spends getting to endgame (of which there is none). They addressed exactly 0 of theBlizzard releases incomplete game, then instead of fixing boring itemisation and non-existent endgame they slow down players in every possible way: xp nerf, monster buff, item nerf, player damage nerf, player survivability nerf, longer to teleport out of dungeons-- to artificially increase the time a player spends getting to endgame (of which there is none). They addressed exactly 0 of the popularly raised legitimate concerns: affix bloat and poor itemisation (they added yet more useless affixes), unpowered skills were untouched, clunky mount mechanics, resistances are literally broken (read: not working), backtracking in dungeons, boring events, lack of variety in dungeon bosses, poor mob density (addressed in patch notes but not changed yet), uniques for an entire class are trash, uber uniques may aswell not exist, CDR nerfed.

    If you want to pay $100 to beta test their game for them, go for it. If not, play literally anything else and check back in a couple of years when the game is finished.    … Expand
  11. Sebbyrhodes
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Slow. Boring. Will only be enjoyable if you’re unemployed and want to spend 100 hours/week. Such an expensive game for what it is. Should have been F2P.
  12. maelstroma
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Latest patch ruined the game
    Would rate -10/10 if I could
    Get your stuff together blizzard
  13. Inoculation
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Okay foundation for a game in beta, lacks endgame activities and any form of qol.
  14. Kaalaan
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Blizzard ruined the game with patch 1.1 making everything suck. You die instantly, get less xp and do half of your damage. They should've just released a higher world tier instead.
  15. Zandora2018
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Why do they always take the easy road. Just NERF everything, all the builds instead of, IDK doing the math and making the right adjustments. You would think they would like to make their stockholders happy?? If the player base is not here than the $$$$ is not here. No $$$ incoming then no one gets paid.
  16. Majestic82
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    A Nightmare for Long-term Players: Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.0

    It's a painful marvel how swiftly a game that was once a challenging, engaging, and gratifying experience can morph into a source of frustration. Diablo 4, a game I had devoted weeks of my life to, has morphed from a top-tier action role-playing game into a shattered shadow of its former self following the incomprehensible Patch    A Nightmare for Long-term Players: Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.0

    It's a painful marvel how swiftly a game that was once a challenging, engaging, and gratifying experience can morph into a source of frustration. Diablo 4, a game I had devoted weeks of my life to, has morphed from a top-tier action role-playing game into a shattered shadow of its former self following the incomprehensible Patch 1.1.0.

    Before the patch, Diablo 4 was an unmatched masterpiece. It demanded patience, skill, and a sharp mind to achieve the perfect balance of offensive power, defense, and abilities. It was a glorious challenge worth mastering. But then came Patch 1.1.0, and suddenly nothing was the same.

    The alterations to the game mechanics were entirely disproportionate. The character progression, which previously represented a clear and tangible reward for invested time and efforts, was shattered and pieced back together, losing the essence of what made the game what it was. The love for detail that went into the min-maxing mechanic was brutally distorted. It felt as if my hard-earned gear disappeared into smoke overnight.

    Even worse, the equipment stats have gone completely out of balance. My painstakingly collected gear, which once made the difference between victory and defeat, was devalued as if my efforts meant nothing. Even the new damage calculation mechanism appears to be utterly arbitrary, making the gameplay frustrating and unsatisfactory.

    The changes go far beyond pure number games. They also touch the fundamental elements of gameplay. It's as if the developers decided to reinvent the wheel rather than building upon the strong foundations that Diablo 4 already had. The new system feels unbalanced, illogical, and unfinished, as if we, the players, are now serving as beta testers for an unfinished game.

    The most frustrating part of all this is Blizzard's apparent indifference to the community. They have preferred to make dramatic changes without gaining a clear consensus from the players. It's as if they have forgotten that we, the players, are the ones who pour countless hours into their world. Our opinion should count, especially when such drastic changes are in question.

    In the end, Patch 1.1.0 for Diablo 4 doesn't feel like an improvement but like a completely new vision that doesn't match the original game we loved. With the massive changes and the lack of communication from the developers, I feel alienated and betrayed. It's as if I'm no longer part of the Diablo community but a spectator forced to watch the game I once loved heading in a direction I cannot support.

    I'm disappointed, Blizzard. What you've done with Diablo 4 is nothing less than a betrayal to your most loyal players. The fact that we are the ones who suffer the most is a slap in the face that we didn't deserve.

    Diablo 4 was once a phenomenal game, but post-Patch 1.1.0, it's nothing more than a sad example of how to ruin a great game. I can't recommend it under these circumstances, sadly. It hurts me to write this, but I can only hope that Blizzard learns to respect its players and appreciate their passion and commitment.    … Expand
  17. Akanatey
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Patch 1.1 completely ruined my excitement for Season 1. Not going to return until changes are made.
  18. ikeetaap
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Nothing to do in the endgame. It is beyond boring after playing it for a while.
  19. ssleo
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Time waste **** ****

    Overrated, Over-marketed game.

    I won't buy Blizz game anymore. ******** blizz
  20. SkeletronPrime
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Pointless endgame, made more grindy and pointless with today's patch. There's really no gameplay loop, unless you really enjoy disappointment.
  21. Awest1988
    Jul 20, 2023
    2
    It was fine until you broke everything. I could do NM dungeon 41 and now tier 21 is just as hard post update. Fix your ****
  22. Minkar
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    Blizzard don't play their game, they don't make games for players anymore. They follow money making algorithms in order to milk their players the most. I am quite sad because I had a lot of hope until 1.1 patch notes came out. Everything is now slower to slow people proggression until they reach non existent endgame. Everything is weaker while monsters remain untouched. Vulnerable has beenBlizzard don't play their game, they don't make games for players anymore. They follow money making algorithms in order to milk their players the most. I am quite sad because I had a lot of hope until 1.1 patch notes came out. Everything is now slower to slow people proggression until they reach non existent endgame. Everything is weaker while monsters remain untouched. Vulnerable has been nerfed but is still mandatory because it has its own damage bucket. They don't understand the ARPG genre at all. They made a jack of all trades game that can't really satisfy any player in the long run. MMORPG fans will find D4 boring and with 0 social feature, ARPG fans will find D4 stale and with 0 deepness in it. 1 point for the cinematics that were good but I don't buy diablo for a movie experience.… Expand
  23. Krypp
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    They released an unfinished product that felt like it was still very early development, like pre-alpha.

    Then they continually nerfed and disabled things after release not fixing any of the big issues but just making players experience worse and worse. Then they released the pre-season patch and oh boy did they not only ruin they game they massacred the game, whatever was left of it    They released an unfinished product that felt like it was still very early development, like pre-alpha.

    Then they continually nerfed and disabled things after release not fixing any of the big issues but just making players experience worse and worse.

    Then they released the pre-season patch and oh boy did they not only ruin they game they massacred the game, whatever was left of it they just took it and destroyed it. At least they had the audacity to kill OW2 before it was "released" still think think they scammed a few people with that but oh boy did they take our 100$ and run away with it for Diablo 4.

    Despite having a lot of time to play I got a druid to 96, rogue to 82 and a necro to 85 and I can't even get myself to log in to at least push to 100, I am completely burnt out on the game. And whenever I think about the game it makes me mad, I spent all that time leveling those toons for nothing, it wasn't even fun, there was a tiny bit of enjoyment early on because new game energy but after that it was just brute force because I had nothing better to do. But I might as well have stared at paint dry while listening to music and would've enjoyed my time more.

    Game is only a leveling simulator, but instead of being a "fun" leveling simulator they force you to go into nightmare dungeons, just regular dungeons with annoying and horrible affixes that makes you not wanna run another one when you finish one but to keep on leveling you need to run those hundreds of time to get to 100, and just when you think there might be alternative content there isn't. You got world bosses for loot pinata, helltides for chore to get Forgotten souls and then there's tree of whispers which is dead content can't recommend doing it, it's unrewarding. So basically the only thing there is to do is nightmare dungeons.

    Then the other part where you're not really farming for anything, you might find an item with 3 more vulnerable damage, or 6 more crit damage, but ultimately it is just similar system to Diablo 3 +5 mainstat from paragon, but it's +5 stat from gear. Your character becomes 90% complete at level 75, and then the rest is like trying to hunt for a perfectly rolled item which is completely pointless and a waste of time.

    Then they failed miserable at trying to put in "chase" uniques, there were 6 at launch, and 1 added in latest patch. Worst part is you can't grind for them, as they would take about 12 hours a day for 2000 years to find, not even a meme but literally thousands of years on average for just one of them. And we currently don't have access to the well of immortality to farm for those uniques.

    So I think this game at best is like a 1.5/10, because I know Blizzard can always stoop lower. But this game is basically as bad as it gets. Definitely regret every dollar I spent on it, did not get my moneys worth.    … Expand
  24. lukeimluke
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    The game is not even worth playing now. Developers continue to nerf everything into the ground to the point where you can’t even play anymore without dying several times and failing a dungeon. I’ve never seen a more disrespectful developing team.
  25. xibz
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Was really looking forward to S1 and it was killed with the recent patch. Havent even thought about playing since
  26. DavidJFerguson
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    The most offensive patch in video game history. Every ounce of excitement has been sucked from the game for me.
  27. Sembiance
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    The D4 game designers do not fundamentally understand what makes an ARPG fun. This is because many of the leads on D4 come from World of Warcraft. Instead of making the BEST ARPG they could, they instead wanted to 're-imagine' Diablo from their own point of view so they added an Open World, side quests and boring reptitive dungeon fetch and deliver objectives. While the open world could beThe D4 game designers do not fundamentally understand what makes an ARPG fun. This is because many of the leads on D4 come from World of Warcraft. Instead of making the BEST ARPG they could, they instead wanted to 're-imagine' Diablo from their own point of view so they added an Open World, side quests and boring reptitive dungeon fetch and deliver objectives. While the open world could be awesome, they didn't fill it with enough fun stuff to do, so it just ends up getting in the way of the fun. They tried to mask this lack of content by saying "OMG 120 dungeons!" but there are only a handful of tilesets, layouts are repeated over and over and ALL the activities in these dungeons are reptitious and boring. They said they spent 2 years on perfecting the itemization, but it's absolutely horrible. Tons of affixes that are just 'Number Go Up' type of stuff, except with conditions. Lastly their MMO lineage has them trying to balance the game perfectly, but NERFING everything (instead of buffing underperforming skills/classes). They don't understand that in an ARPG you don't want everything balanced perfectly, a lot of the fun is being able to create some really awesome builds that just crush content.

    For all of these reasons (and many more) I don't have much confidence that the Diablo 4 designers are capable of delivering an awesome game. I think the game will improve and after the first expansion it will probably be FAR more enjoyable to play with a lot more stuff to do, but the 'theme park' feeling they've brought to the game will always remain and it will never be truly great. Sad.

    If I were Microsoft, I'd start work on Diablo 5 now with an entirely new team, one that truly understands what makes an ARPG great.    … Expand
  28. Mastodonfan
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    At launch I would have given this game an 8 or even 9, but since launch they have done nothing but make the game worse. I've never seen a company purposely kill their own game before, but that is exactly what they have done. They constantly take anything that is even remotely fun in the game and nerf it out.
  29. rzorzo
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Nie stety mimo że jestem fanem seri diablo to w d4 po 432h gra to katorga !!!
  30. AutarchSeverian
    Jul 20, 2023
    4
    It started out very promising, even setting new genre standards in terms of cinematics, music, sound design and artwork but completely failed to hold my attention, much less my enthusiasm before even the end of the story line. I drudged on till World Tier 4 because in D3, after the RoS patch and loot 2.0 I had a lot of fun in the endgame, but D4's level scaling in combination with theIt started out very promising, even setting new genre standards in terms of cinematics, music, sound design and artwork but completely failed to hold my attention, much less my enthusiasm before even the end of the story line. I drudged on till World Tier 4 because in D3, after the RoS patch and loot 2.0 I had a lot of fun in the endgame, but D4's level scaling in combination with the needlessly stingy and, above all, boring loot and the dreadfully uninspired paragon board system as the only avenues of progression left me enervated long before reaching max level.
    With seasons looking to be all about the monetization and time spent in the game, and therefore looking at the shop, I will not recommend D4 to anyone.    … 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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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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