Diablo IV

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  1. Killamuff
    Jun 21, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLDR: Not worth the money, buy it on sale. Not worth replaying. Decent campaign but nothing to do after.

    The game was visually pleasing, and the story was pretty good. Going through the campaign took a decent amount of time, but that's where the good ends. The inability to go back and kill bosses after completing the campaign, the fact every dungeon is the same and that its the only thing to do leave it a repetitive mind numbing game with next to no replay-ability. When you compare D2 to D4 you really see the lack of replay-ability and creativity that went into the game.    … Expand
  2. TheChickenStrip
    Jun 21, 2023
    7
    Game is fun, but the always online causes me to have lag issues even when just playing solo. I also worry with Blizzards track record with Overwatch and Diablo immortal that this game with end up in more and more micro transaction hell as time goes on.

    However at the moment I am having great fun with the game and playing with friends. I hope it does qdd more content later with future expansions
  3. orhankoroglu
    Jun 21, 2023
    1
    Her yerde aynı moblar toplasan 10 çeşit mob yok oyunda .
    20 lvl de ne gördüysem 50 lvl de de ayni moblari görüyorum kusucam artık.
    Boss'ları hiç sorma hiç sevmediğim Diablo İmmorta'da bile Bosların mekaniği daha iyi ikinci fazları var, Farklı farklı mekanikleri var. İtem düşürme desen hak getire. Set item yok, rün yok . Karakter desen topu topu 5 tane nerde Witch doctor, Monk,    Her yerde aynı moblar toplasan 10 çeşit mob yok oyunda .
    20 lvl de ne gördüysem 50 lvl de de ayni moblari görüyorum kusucam artık.
    Boss'ları hiç sorma hiç sevmediğim Diablo İmmorta'da bile Bosların mekaniği daha iyi ikinci fazları var, Farklı farklı mekanikleri var.
    İtem düşürme desen hak getire. Set item yok, rün yok .
    Karakter desen topu topu 5 tane nerde Witch doctor, Monk, Crussader? büyük ihtimal Dlc diyip onuda itelemeye çalışacaklar.
    Diablo 2 Resurrected bana göre hala serinin en iyi oyunu.
    Kesemediğin bir boss yada mobu gidip güçlendikten sonra gelir keserdin bu oyunda güçlenme hissi yok Sen kaç level isen moblarda o lvl de scale oluyor.. Eee ne anlamı kaldı bu kadar lvl almamın yada skil kasmamın
    Hele o zırh görünümleri nedir ya ? Muşamba gibi ? Yok battle pass, yok kozmetik ayağına set item yapmışlar 800 TL verip zırh alıcam ne alaka Diablo oyununda yahu .. Ve işin kötüsü para verip alsan dahi herkes ayni Gözükecek Ee ne anlamı kaldı rpg oynamanın?
    Diablo 2 de bir itemi duşürme hazzı vardır kimseye düşmez birine düşer fark yaratır. Farklı rün düşürür kendi silahını oluştururdun. Ve bir başkası Aynı rün’ü düşürmediği yada satın almadığı sürece sendekinin asla aynisini yapamazdı.
    Ama burada herkese ayni uniq yada turuncu itemi atıyor.
    Sıkıla sıkıla oynuyorum artık. Oyun bildiğin Diablo 3’ün karanlık temalı versiyonu.    … Expand
  4. unclefu
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Just another Diablo game, but this time its huge Diablo game. Very different gameplay from each class and nice endgame content
  5. Ziglo
    Jun 21, 2023
    8
    I recently had the opportunity to play Diablo 4, and overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The game boasts some impressive features that truly make it stand out in the ARPG genre. While it does have a few shortcomings, it remains a captivating and entertaining title worthy of praise.

    One of the highlights of Diablo 4 is its meticulously designed scenarios throughout the map. The    I recently had the opportunity to play Diablo 4, and overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The game boasts some impressive features that truly make it stand out in the ARPG genre. While it does have a few shortcomings, it remains a captivating and entertaining title worthy of praise.

    One of the highlights of Diablo 4 is its meticulously designed scenarios throughout the map. The world feels alive and immersive, with stunning visuals that add to the overall atmosphere. Exploring each location felt like an adventure in itself, as I uncovered hidden secrets and encountered challenging enemies.

    The gameplay mechanics in Diablo 4 are top-notch. The combat is fluid and satisfying, offering a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash upon hordes of demons. The endgame content provides a substantial amount of replayability, with various activities and challenges that kept me engaged long after completing the main campaign.

    Speaking of the story, Diablo 4 delivers an engaging narrative that delves deep into the lore of the Diablo universe. The intricate plot twists and character development kept me invested in the overarching storyline, constantly craving to uncover more about the world and its inhabitants.

    Lastly, while Diablo 4 offers a satisfying challenge, I couldn't help but feel that the game could have been more difficult, especially for seasoned players seeking a greater test of their skills. Implementing higher difficulty options or incorporating more challenging encounters would have added an extra layer of excitement to the gameplay.

    The game have a few bug, server disconnections all the time.    … Expand
  6. DwaneDibbley
    Jun 21, 2023
    0
    + first 3 acts
    - literally everything else
    First 3 acts are decent for arpg, probably to hook up players, but rest is just boring filler without much sense. After campaign, theres nothing. Endgame is nonexistant, you open wt4 at lvl60 and you wear bis within few lvls and lvling another 30+lvls is just pure boring pain without close to non progress. Theres no restriction and it drops    + first 3 acts
    - literally everything else

    First 3 acts are decent for arpg, probably to hook up players, but rest is just boring filler without much sense.
    After campaign, theres nothing. Endgame is nonexistant, you open wt4 at lvl60 and you wear bis within few lvls and lvling another 30+lvls is just pure boring pain without close to non progress. Theres no restriction and it drops randomly from literaly any mob in the game. Harder content (NM dungeons) dont gie better gear nor more XP, so its worthless. Whole "engame" in D4 is just like Baal run, without Ball at the end. You just kill random mobs anywhere you like and hope to win in lottery, cuz affix pool of items is bloated by useless stuff so getting 3 or 4 good one is just very rare. And then you get hit by fullrandom ilvl.

    And its even worse. If you dare to speak about yout bad game experience on bnet or reddit, you gets banned/silence. Cuz bluzzard needs to keep illusion of perfect game. D4 on metacritic wasnt review bombed, its just out of blizzards reach so it wasnt properly silenced.    … Expand
  7. 699s
    Jun 21, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 100 euros??? Are you serious??? grinding - one button for 100 euros??? + very boring… Expand
  8. Cobear
    Jun 21, 2023
    0
    This game isn’t even a game but a pony simulator (once you’ve completed the campaign 40+ levels later in an open world lol). Tried every class to 50ish and not once did I receive a legendary for my specific build. I had to swap to different builds twice because I never got one, in a game about looting and killing bosses? Trust me this game is predatory as is the company, who will ignoreThis game isn’t even a game but a pony simulator (once you’ve completed the campaign 40+ levels later in an open world lol). Tried every class to 50ish and not once did I receive a legendary for my specific build. I had to swap to different builds twice because I never got one, in a game about looting and killing bosses? Trust me this game is predatory as is the company, who will ignore refund requests even after reaching out multiple times. Just had to charge back my CC. Don’t try this game unless you want it to be yours forever. As well, they block constructive criticism on Blizzard forums and flood it with blizz shills who are all still in the honeymoon phase. Biggest issue is that they are doing a seasonal reset a month after the games release? When all the hype has died down and people are considering new games, then they release the seasons pass and do a reset. Most companies release a game with a new season and ability to earn battle pass tiers right away. Plus a level reset right after people just did a grind through the slog fest of a campaign and laughable endgame. At points I did enjoy this game but it gets stale really fast with boring skills and auto, auto, auto, core ability gameplay, no impactful boss fights save Lilith and the list would go on. Save your money or buy a game where you can have fun, which is what a game is suppose to be about.… Expand
  9. Jervaise
    Jun 21, 2023
    0
    There is no goal in this game.
    You get weaker as you level due to scaling, so don't level up.
    You need a maths degree and 50hour+ training if you wanna know if the item that dropped is an upgrade for you. 0 immersion, playing the same "holy" campaign as a "necromancer" (they didn't even try covering it up with a single sentence lorewise) Terrible atmospheric sound design Go play    There is no goal in this game.
    You get weaker as you level due to scaling, so don't level up.
    You need a maths degree and 50hour+ training if you wanna know if the item that dropped is an upgrade for you.
    0 immersion, playing the same "holy" campaign as a "necromancer" (they didn't even try covering it up with a single sentence lorewise)
    Terrible atmospheric sound design
    Go play diablo 2, profit.    … Expand
  10. CesarV
    Jun 21, 2023
    0
    I got the ultimate version and completed 100% of the game up to world 4 torment. Clocked in around 100h.

    The game is a massive disappointment and super boring, nowhere near worth 100 euros.
  11. Hefed
    Jun 21, 2023
    3
    Ce jeu n'est pas fun : un rythme lent et une densité de mob faible mais surtout trop peu de sorts disponibles.
    C'est même une régression par rapport aux deux derniers opus.
    Je vais prendre une classe que j'apprécie beaucoup : L'archer. Déjà dans D4 nous n'avons pas de classe archer mais bien une classe Hybride ce qui divise grosso-modo la diversité des builds par deux. Le DH de    Ce jeu n'est pas fun : un rythme lent et une densité de mob faible mais surtout trop peu de sorts disponibles.
    C'est même une régression par rapport aux deux derniers opus.

    Je vais prendre une classe que j'apprécie beaucoup : L'archer.

    Déjà dans D4 nous n'avons pas de classe archer mais bien une classe Hybride ce qui divise grosso-modo la diversité des builds par deux.

    Le DH de diablo 3 introduisait déjà quelques sorts CAC et pièges mais c'était quand même bien plus une classe archer que celui-ci.
    Ici nous avons un mix entre un voleur, archétype des Jdr à qui on aurait donné un arc pour faire le quotat.
    Le skill multi-cible est ridicule comparé à ses grands frères.
    Tir rapide également et le magnifique cooldown de 60s pour la pluie de flèches que j'adore sur Poe finit déjà de me convaincre que cette classe est mal-née, créee par des mecs qui n'ont jamais joués une Amazone ou un DH.

    En fait je vais vous le dire franchement si vous adorez les archer il n'y a rien à sauver dans cette classe.

    Premier gros point noir donc.

    Pas de classe croisé/paladin. C'était déjà le cas dans D3 et c'était une connerie.
    Réparée certes mais ces gens là n'apprennent apparemment pas de leurs erreurs.
    Les monstres nommés/élites ne comptent pas et sitôt que je les ai occis, sitôt oubliés.
    Les Boss de la campagne sont FADES, rien à voir avec la mise en scène d'un Belial par exemple.
    La campagne ? 90% de quêtes dégoutantes rappelant le pire des mmo des années 2000.
    L'histoire est quand même mieux pas si mal allez si ce n'était que ça je passerai léponge.

    Le nécromancien est une régression à tout les niveaux de ce que cette classe à pu être dans D3 et surtout D2.
    Vraiment, je ne sais pas comment ils ont pu foirer le jeu comme ça.

    Il y'avait tout pour reussir :
    Une boite aux reins solides, l'effectif, la lore, la hype, des prédécesseurs qui avaient posés les bases.
    Blizzard ne sait plus faire de H'n'S il faut se faire une raison.
    Les futurs ajouts à moindre d'une immense remise en question sur le gameplay ne changeront pas le fait que ce jeu est ennuyeux.
    Oui le terme est fort mais c'est ce qui qualifie le mieux le jeu.

    J'ai dépensé 100 balles pour un jeu que je ne toucherai sûrement plus et je me suis surpris à rejouer à D3 et D2R tellement le dépit est grand.

    Joueuses, joueurs, si vous n'êtes pas trop familier avec ses prédécesseurs ce jeu mérite une chance, en démo faut pas déconner.
    Adorateurs des autres Diablo, testez le avant de jouer. Sérieusement.    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. Kraks
    Jun 20, 2023
    4
    Diablo 4 is the Star Citizen version of Diablo. There really is not much in the game to enjoy. Less features than D3 after nearly a decade of development. Now, people are filling in the missing pieces with all of their hopes and dreams and expecting some game in the future that will almost definitely never exist.

    Just like #StarCitizen. The game is a 4/10 at best. -No LFG    Diablo 4 is the Star Citizen version of Diablo. There really is not much in the game to enjoy. Less features than D3 after nearly a decade of development. Now, people are filling in the missing pieces with all of their hopes and dreams and expecting some game in the future that will almost definitely never exist.

    Just like #StarCitizen.

    The game is a 4/10 at best.

    -No LFG system
    -Dead chat channels
    -No map notes
    -Extremely small loot table
    -Limited endgame options
    -DPS "Buckets" that are really just redressing the exact things over and over again with different names. I have no idea why reviewers are falling for this clear b.s. as "innovative" when it is in fact lazy.
    -Clunky trading, no auction house
    -"Random" world events that all spawn in the same locations and are all the same things over and over again
    -World Bosses that are just loot piñatas that take 10 minutes of hitting and no skill or coordination whatsoever
    -A large map but over half of it is impenetrable by trees, cliffs, or other obstacles. They made it large and call it open world when really you are so confined that it feels like you're always on a set of rails.

    And the worst part is the very clear set up they've got for Battle/Season Passes and future microtransactions. I've never seen a game with so many currencies. Again, I am baffled that people are lying to their readers and themselves with the clear deception from Blizzard that this will only ever be cosmetic.

    Diablo 4: lots of potential, so-so story with a severely underwhelming end boss fight, and extremely long on promises and short on production.

    4/10

    Frankly, it needs the No Man's Sky treatment to ever attain the acclaim so many seem to be heaping onto it.    … Expand
  14. Creardo
    Jun 20, 2023
    0
    Como o D3, jogo de qualidade mediana pra um RPG em 2023. Se fosse só isso, valeria uma nota 6,5. O problema são os infinitos congelamentos e as malditas perdas de conexão - pra completar, um Suporte pavoroso e tudo isso..... com o preço escorchante de uma Blizzard ladra. Nunca mais.
  15. Inarius03
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    A great game, with a unique style, which in turn maintains the best of the Diablo saga so far. The best? it has the potential to be even better as seasons and additional content progress. A must play for sure.
  16. effme
    Jun 20, 2023
    1
    Looks good. That's about all I can say about it. The classes are kind of boring. Haven't played the druid because I won't support morbid obesity. I do really like the vanity system. I have a good bit of nice outfits to pick from, which is good considering they want to sell so many for like $20 - $30 bucks. Would suck 2 less stars if it was offline or had an offline story mode. Maybe theLooks good. That's about all I can say about it. The classes are kind of boring. Haven't played the druid because I won't support morbid obesity. I do really like the vanity system. I have a good bit of nice outfits to pick from, which is good considering they want to sell so many for like $20 - $30 bucks. Would suck 2 less stars if it was offline or had an offline story mode. Maybe the first season will drop and I'll wet my pants. I do like getting to ride around on a horsie and unlocks and items being account based. I do wish they had more than the same 4 faces for all of the characters. But, hey, I can play a generic European, Asian, African, and angry looking Italian. Could use some more hair styles too. Maybe they plan to drop a DLC for $400 with 4 more faces and 10 more hair styles. *fingers crossed*… Expand
  17. Keeepeer
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    I acquisitioned the game and it's absolutely good, good dark atmosphere, very good graphics (better than what I've seen from Poe2 showcase so far), campaign story is good, a lot of content to do, and you never get bored, builds are satisfying to work with and if you know what to do you'll have a good time. They made only 2 CGI cinematics (Intro & Inarius vs Lilith), in the past blizzardI acquisitioned the game and it's absolutely good, good dark atmosphere, very good graphics (better than what I've seen from Poe2 showcase so far), campaign story is good, a lot of content to do, and you never get bored, builds are satisfying to work with and if you know what to do you'll have a good time. They made only 2 CGI cinematics (Intro & Inarius vs Lilith), in the past blizzard used to make at least 4 per game, wish they would make more. I'd give it a 8/10 but since a lot of people downvotes it unjust I'll give it a 10 (people are upset for scaling/itemization/or they simply don't know how to diverse their builds or how play it). Many of the things are improved weekly, the game is constantly handled well by blizzard so far, wish they would have made the same good job with Warcraft 3 Reforge and not outsource it.… Expand
  18. Bucknorris
    Jun 20, 2023
    8
    Diablo IV, the long-awaited installment in the beloved action role-playing game franchise, delivers a dark and immersive experience that captures the essence of the Diablo universe. With its rich lore, atmospheric world, and addictive gameplay, it is a worthy addition to the series. However, while the game excels in many aspects, it occasionally suffers from moments of sluggishness andDiablo IV, the long-awaited installment in the beloved action role-playing game franchise, delivers a dark and immersive experience that captures the essence of the Diablo universe. With its rich lore, atmospheric world, and addictive gameplay, it is a worthy addition to the series. However, while the game excels in many aspects, it occasionally suffers from moments of sluggishness and monotony.

    One of the standout features of Diablo IV is its captivating and dark fantasy setting. The game's art direction and visual design are masterfully executed, painting a grim and hauntingly beautiful world. From eerie dungeons to sprawling outdoor landscapes, each area is meticulously crafted with attention to detail. The atmosphere is enhanced by atmospheric sound effects and a haunting musical score that immerses players in the haunting realms of Sanctuary.

    The gameplay mechanics in Diablo IV offer a satisfying blend of hack-and-slash combat, character progression, and loot acquisition. The diverse classes each offer a unique playstyle, encouraging experimentation and providing ample replay value. The visceral combat and the thrill of finding powerful loot create a sense of constant progression and reward.

    However, one area where Diablo IV falls short is pacing. The game occasionally suffers from slow moments and repetitive gameplay loops, which can lead to moments of boredom. While the initial exploration and questing are engaging, there are instances where the game's pace slows down, making it feel like a grind. It is in these moments that the game could benefit from injecting more dynamic events or a greater variety of quest types to keep the player engaged and excited.

    Despite the occasional lulls, Diablo IV's narrative is compelling and serves as a driving force throughout the adventure. The game's darker tone and mature storytelling present a captivating tale of ancient evils, personal vendettas, and the fight for salvation. Engaging cutscenes and well-written dialogue breathe life into the diverse cast of characters, making them feel like more than just quest-giving entities.

    Multiplayer and cooperative gameplay add another layer of excitement to Diablo IV. Teaming up with friends to tackle challenging dungeons or engaging in intense player-versus-player battles can be a thrilling experience. The cooperative play fosters a sense of camaraderie and adds longevity to the game beyond the single-player campaign.

    Diablo IV's graphics and performance are top-notch, with detailed character models, stunning spell effects, and smooth animations. The game's technical aspects contribute to the overall immersive experience, allowing players to fully appreciate the dark and foreboding world they inhabit.

    In conclusion, Diablo IV is a welcome addition to the beloved franchise, offering a dark and immersive adventure that captures the essence of the series. While occasional moments of sluggishness and monotony hinder the overall experience, the captivating setting, addictive gameplay mechanics, and engaging narrative make it a standout title. With some fine-tuning to address the pacing issues, Diablo IV has the potential to become a truly exceptional game that satisfies both long-time fans and newcomers to the Diablo universe.    … Expand
  19. jogginghose
    Jun 20, 2023
    1
    I dont even know where to begin with..
    This game is the biggest disappointment ever, like for real.
    i cant give this game more than a 1, and thats because of the visuals only. now.. guess why its called diablo 4? right, because u rarely fight more than 4 mobs at once. Isnt it nice, you can spend all your resources on 4 mobs with 2 clicks and then have to gain resources by using ur    I dont even know where to begin with..
    This game is the biggest disappointment ever, like for real.
    i cant give this game more than a 1, and thats because of the visuals only.
    now..
    guess why its called diablo 4? right, because u rarely fight more than 4 mobs at once.
    Isnt it nice, you can spend all your resources on 4 mobs with 2 clicks and then have to gain resources by using ur filler ability for 1 minute until you can click 2 times on ur main ability again. what a nice game. NOT
    now to the horse.. who the F developed this trash thing? u can ride for 10 seconds before u bump into a bush, or u have to dismount because there is a god damn wood barrier infront of you which your horse cannot jump over.
    then there is the so called "endgame" beginning at WT3 with NM dungeons, which are basically useless to farm until you are WT4 because every single piece of gear with a higher item lvl is better than what you are currently wearing.. so u better grind some useless dungeons to get to lvl 70 fast, so u can actually play the "endgame".
    oh wait, the best thing is they FORCE you to play helltides because otherwise u cant even minmax your gear or even reroll stats on it. i love it.
    in 2023 u cant even search ur stash for item names, or apply any filter at all, i have to scroll through a huge amount of useless legendary items because they get put into ur stash after a dungeon when u dont pick them up.
    no gem stash? ur inventory is filled with this trash. enjoy vendoring after every dungeon.

    i wont even start talking about the cash shop in which u can spend 20€ for an ugly looking item transmog.

    if i could get my money back by now, i would do it blindly.    … Expand
  20. Gallopher
    Jun 20, 2023
    2
    Did anyone realise there was not Diablo in this game? Did anyone thinkg about false advertisement? :D

    Activision Blizzard is evil. Diablo 4 is the exact spitting image of such rotting **** company. Played Diablo since 1997, Diablo 1 but this is by far the worst and most abysmal thing done to this franchise (ofc after D: I) 1. Microtransactions are not a problem of the corporation, it's    Did anyone realise there was not Diablo in this game? Did anyone thinkg about false advertisement? :D

    Activision Blizzard is evil. Diablo 4 is the exact spitting image of such rotting **** company. Played Diablo since 1997, Diablo 1 but this is by far the worst and most abysmal thing done to this franchise (ofc after D: I)
    1. Microtransactions are not a problem of the corporation, it's the users. People , stop USING them. They wouldn't do it if it wasn't worth the backlas.
    2. Game gets very boring, annoyingly boring after level 20-30 (depends on the gamer)
    3. No real reward system
    4. Terrible script and story
    5. Extremely aggressive mob scaling, line you never seen before in a Diablo game.
    6. Artificially extending play time... WTF?! So many unnecessary **** actions like 10 sec CD for a &%@#*%&^ horse mount? This is no Fing WOW.
    7... and get this... NO F-king DIABLO! Call this game Sanctuary or Lilliths **** I don't give a damn. But I have never seen a Diablo game without Diablo.
    I didn't pay for my copy, I got it as a gift, I still feel like people are responsible for such bad games.
    Don't buy it. 70 quit standard version? For this abomination?

    On a plus side, it has a great soundtrack and atmosphere. And that's it. All the negative reviews are right. Just play it, unless you're a brainless moron, or a fan boy (same difference) or payed by fukwitz from activision blizz...U can't give game more than 5/10.
    I'm giving it 4/10 and that's too much already. I hope MS purchases ACT/BLIZZ to get better leadership.

    U know what, FU, for not including Diablo i'm giving the game 2/10.    … Expand
  21. nullharmonic
    Jun 20, 2023
    7
    Pretty game with a solid foundation but lacks satisfying longform goals with only 1 real pinnacle boss currently in the game. This will hopefully be addressed in free seasonal updates.
  22. kokujin7
    Jun 20, 2023
    0
    The current dev team is too low-IQed and arrogant to succeed. They've not only thrown out DECADES of know-hows of what made the predecessors succeed, like varied builds and endgame design, they're obstinately pushing an agenda that actively collides with player interests, like constant nerfing of builds and monster densities to reduce the pace of content consumption. And then, they haveThe current dev team is too low-IQed and arrogant to succeed. They've not only thrown out DECADES of know-hows of what made the predecessors succeed, like varied builds and endgame design, they're obstinately pushing an agenda that actively collides with player interests, like constant nerfing of builds and monster densities to reduce the pace of content consumption. And then, they have the gall to design seasons to make players start from scratch. The whole point of seasons is to offer variety to ARPG players, but leveling and gearing in this game are designed to be such an enormous slog that no sane player would love grinding out a new character every season. Given the base design, it simply does not mesh with the concept of seasons. They'd either have to seriously smoothen out the leveling curve or increase drop rates given the lack of trading.

    But based on how the devs are reacting to these concerns, I believe they have neither the IQ nor the willingness to reflect. The Blizzard house is but a ramshackle shell of its former self. Just full of WoW morons who won't be able to support the groaning structure with their "inside-the-WoW-box" thinking.    … Expand
  23. Srogi_Kotek
    Jun 20, 2023
    0
    I'm a veteran arpg player, I've probably played every known game in the genre, except maybe Diablo 3. In the case of this game, I trusted the initial (players) reviews, which saved me some money. This time, unfortunately, I trusted the (certainly paid by Blizzard) "professional critics" and did a preorder. Assuming that the game, after all, could not be somehow nightmarishly bad, since theI'm a veteran arpg player, I've probably played every known game in the genre, except maybe Diablo 3. In the case of this game, I trusted the initial (players) reviews, which saved me some money. This time, unfortunately, I trusted the (certainly paid by Blizzard) "professional critics" and did a preorder. Assuming that the game, after all, could not be somehow nightmarishly bad, since the creators of Diablo 1 and Diablo 2 worked on it for 10 years.

    Such thinking turned out to be a big mistake, with one positive aspect. No more preorders, ever, for any game, even if the "pros" give it 100/100. As for Diablo 4 itself, I don't think I'll say anything revealing here. Shallow story, absolutely horrendous level scaling. This means that after each entry to a higher level, items previously acquired become almost useless. Not to mention that for a level 40 character, the loot is level 30 or lower and so on.

    There are also 5 or 6 types of different dungeons in the game, the going through of which can be compared to scanning accounting documents by hand all day. In other words, the game is boring. But not simply boring, but monstrously boring. I played it for about 35 hours, then I was not able to persuade myself to run it again. And yesterday I just uninstalled it to make room on the disk for something to entertain me.

    Oh, I would have forgotten! This game, for which Blizzard wants $70, also contains all the hated elements of free-to-play games. That is, the need to stay online, microtransactions (very expensive) and Battlepass. All in all, it's been a long time since I played such a terrible H&S. Worse were probably only Wolcen and Pagan - Absent Gods, one and the other I uninstalled after 5 hours. However, I think that if I had paid $70 for any of these games, I probably would have forced myself to play for 35 hours, like these D4. Any gamer who values his money, time and nerves should stay away from D4.    … Expand
  24. TurinTurambar13
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Todods haters de blizzard quie se la agarran con el juego, es lo que estuvimos esperando
  25. choodyjr
    Jun 20, 2023
    1
    The devs were supposed to listen to community, we have asked for tab for gems - nope, we have asked for less backtracking in dungeons - nope, there was supposed to be so much to do - nope. I played the game for 2 weeks and I had the "opportunity" to see world boss ONCE, did so many dungeons and they are extremely repetitive and VERY unrewarding. This game is extremely unenjoyable. Map wasThe devs were supposed to listen to community, we have asked for tab for gems - nope, we have asked for less backtracking in dungeons - nope, there was supposed to be so much to do - nope. I played the game for 2 weeks and I had the "opportunity" to see world boss ONCE, did so many dungeons and they are extremely repetitive and VERY unrewarding. This game is extremely unenjoyable. Map was advertised as massive - nope, you can literally see every place in the main map within 2-3 hours. This game is boring, this is NOT Diablo, there is no Diablo in the game. This is a new game pocketing the name of the game. Scaling is exceptionally bad. Massive amount of bugs. Spent so much money on game I will stop playing. Oh yes I have came here to leave this review thanks to Rhykker. NO FUN HERE, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME - at least not for the money they demand absolutely not worth the money.… Expand
  26. crashedcruise
    Jun 8, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game deserves a zero. Diablo fans disappointment once again for the third time in 10 years.

    Now blizzard only makes game to sell microtransactions to little kids by getting them addicted. The game is simpler and simpler going from d2, to d3, to D4. Offline Zelda will give more replayability and excitement than this. In 25 years of diablos since d2, this series has regressed in every way.

    -No trading
    -Cannot replay campaign bosses.. wow.. -Zero innovation, d2 classes copy pasted

    This game doesn't have a beginning, middle or endgame. You beat the campaign once in 7 hts and go straight into grinding with no change afterwards.

    Lilith is a mind numbingly boring villain too Zero out of 10, for no innovation, but -1 for regressing again.    … Expand
  27. Giulk
    Jun 20, 2023
    3
    Premise, I am an old, very old Diablo player, I have been playing it since the first one and I was looking forward to this chapter bought on pre-order.

    At the moment it is probably the worst Diablo in the saga, perhaps Blizzard has managed to do even worse than Diablo 3. For starters we have the usual five classes ( which will probably rise to seven subject to paid dlc ), many    Premise, I am an old, very old Diablo player, I have been playing it since the first one and I was looking forward to this chapter bought on pre-order.

    At the moment it is probably the worst Diablo in the saga, perhaps Blizzard has managed to do even worse than Diablo 3.

    For starters we have the usual five classes ( which will probably rise to seven subject to paid dlc ), many classes then in my opinion are absolutely unbalanced, at least at the time of writing this review

    The map......, big, very big, evocative, graphically very nice, but it has led to a redesign of the game, having a single map and no longer the acts makes the enemies level with your pg, practically at the beginning of the game a goblin will require five hits to be taken down, at level 50 it will always require five hits, this makes the game tedious in the long run, which is why the horse was introduced, so you can directly skip the very long fights, not to mention then the continuous respawn, and I say continuous, even around you as if the game was a low-level mmo, variety not coming, really, in the old D2 the maps were randomly constructed, here having a single map clearly we should play all classes on the same map, but at least the dungeons? no even those all very very similar to each other

    Chapter "skill tree," that's all? I mean, it's the ones from D3, exactly the ones from D3, put on a kind of simple tree, where you can then by paying trifling amounts of money, change them ( to try them all ) over and over again, it looks like something out of a mobile game.

    Then we always have the usual two socket item with the usual gems and skulls where the return of "runic words" would have been desirable

    No more followers or companions other than the ones the game gives you because of story requirements, so no management, no choice, no nothing, however you can ride a horse, wow

    At the moment the only thing I save about the game is the graphics, always very well done and the story, for the rest I wonder what Blizzard has been doing all these years

    In my humble opinion a simple game aimed at the new generation rather than the old, where moreover they will bet everything on the seasons ( paid )

    For me it is no    … Expand
  28. realfire23
    Jun 20, 2023
    5
    Beginning of the Game is great ! Until you reach 60. Worst part starts with 80.

    The End is a desaster. item level caps at approx 800. There is nothing meaningful todo in endgame.

    I give it a 5 for the good start
  29. RowanBlack
    Jun 20, 2023
    6
    A mix of good and meh. The first 20 hours playing the story campaign was a fun experience. The side missions are mostly dull and repetitive with a few good ones. The cinematics are definitely the best part of the game. Great story, fun game play for a while (if you were playing a good build) and while not perfect I kind of wish it stopped there because the endgame is not a fun grind.A mix of good and meh. The first 20 hours playing the story campaign was a fun experience. The side missions are mostly dull and repetitive with a few good ones. The cinematics are definitely the best part of the game. Great story, fun game play for a while (if you were playing a good build) and while not perfect I kind of wish it stopped there because the endgame is not a fun grind. Unlike previous Diablo games this one feel sluggish and you constantly feel under powered (unless you are playing one of the few solid builds). This is a fault of taking the easy way out and using level scaling.
    The endgame content gets extremely repetitive, and since the 10th nerf patch has hit it's even worse. The class skills are not balanced (even after 10 patches). Experience gains in the end game are extremely slow (or feel it given how dull the grind is). The loot is mundane and you will go hours without finding something worth using. The live service, pvp, and lack of interesting loot has dulled an overall good experience. I would rather have the game unbalanced with fun loot than balanced with mundane and dull loot. I'm afraid the target is the later.'

    To fix this they need to offer players better loot and allow players to be powerful, instead of making the game balanced and longer you should have players feeling the items they get let them be unbalanced and cool as hell. What is currently in place is so boring nothing is exciting or useful.    … Expand
  30. andre_pl
    Jun 20, 2023
    0
    Previously 2/10 - after finding all best gear till level 70-75 and realizing there's no sens doing n dung higher than your level (no more exp), which is idiotic because I am killing everything just by looking at it - changing to 0/10.
    11 years of development - what a joke.
    D3 season keeps me engaged longer than entire D4. Looks ok, music is good, rest is just terrible. Boring game,    Previously 2/10 - after finding all best gear till level 70-75 and realizing there's no sens doing n dung higher than your level (no more exp), which is idiotic because I am killing everything just by looking at it - changing to 0/10.
    11 years of development - what a joke.
    D3 season keeps me engaged longer than entire D4.
    Looks ok, music is good, rest is just terrible.
    Boring game, awful diablo, one of worst arpg ever.
    All game is boring, same skills from beginning, world scaling makes item hunting not fun, you start skipping mobs, every level up doesn't make you more powerful.
    Dungeons are soooo dull, repetitive, lots of backtracking. Bosses are just dps sponge. Constant loading screens. Boring events.
    Total zero of innovation, everything seems not finished and done better in other games- poor itemization, few item slots, few skills, poor console UI, poor inventory, candy like gems, solo players discrimination and MANY, MANY more...    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 90
  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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