Diablo IV

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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8271 Ratings

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  1. Strombulo
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Season 1 patch ended an already not great game
    Nerfs to every class, nerf to xp, nerf to gameplay pace
  2. Deempeer
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    As many others I was extremely excited for 1.1 pre-season patch notes. Now as many others I probably won't touch the game until Blizzard fixes their **** The pre season patch notes were supposed to hype up the first season, not suck the life and all the fun out of it. I'm currently done and over with this company.

    Now everyone say it with me. **** YOU BLIZZARD!
  3. Deesweigert
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Atleast the blizzard devs listened to me more than what my parents did. I believe they made their damage buckets so convoluted that they don't realize how it all works. Instead of patching for balance they patched for frustration.
  4. rnzerk
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Played D2 and Path of Exile for years prior to D4, so you could say I have an ample amount of experience to review D4. Recently, I had that thirst to play a good ARPG and D4 was the first choice. I was wrong to set my expectations high--or even at the minimum, As things currently stand right now, D4 has become a generic, bland, content-lacking, and linear game.

    Outside its cinematics    Played D2 and Path of Exile for years prior to D4, so you could say I have an ample amount of experience to review D4. Recently, I had that thirst to play a good ARPG and D4 was the first choice. I was wrong to set my expectations high--or even at the minimum, As things currently stand right now, D4 has become a generic, bland, content-lacking, and linear game.

    Outside its cinematics and combat mechanics, D4 has failed to offer something new--something to keep players wanting to play more. Instead of listening to its player base, the team/s behind D4 push/es their own goals and thoughts for the game, alongside the business model they're trying to promote; That is, they're making players NOT WANT TO PLAY MORE, but PLAY MORE--a philosophy aligned with their business model that is to milk every cent as much as possible from players, hence slower gameplay, slower progression.

    But they will not be getting any cents! The time has come for players to unite and show these **** pigs who don't even play their own game that we are not their cash cows, and that our voices are pertinent to the development and success of the franchise.    … Expand
  5. Jbowbow
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Blizzard had a strong foundation to work off of with the previous titles and the campaign was great, but they have intentionally slowed the pace of the game to a crawl in an attempt to milk their players without having to produce new content. I held off on reviewing until the first large patch and it only reinforced my concerns. Most classes experienced a 30-50% nerf to their damage -Blizzard had a strong foundation to work off of with the previous titles and the campaign was great, but they have intentionally slowed the pace of the game to a crawl in an attempt to milk their players without having to produce new content. I held off on reviewing until the first large patch and it only reinforced my concerns. Most classes experienced a 30-50% nerf to their damage - reducing the pace of the game even further - and nearly none of the quality of life or class balancing requests have been addressed (lol sorcs). This game reeks of corporate greed and it's clear their intent is to find the minimum threshold their playerbase will tolerate without uninstalling. Well, sad to say they overshot their estimate and the community has responded accordingly.… Expand
  6. Haglaz
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    They need to fix the VRAM leak problem.
    It's been using 20 GB of VRAM (90% of my GPU) causing stuttering, freezes and even crashing.
    The devs don't really care about the user experience, this problem has been with us since the beta launch. If I'm with problems with a High end Pc, immagine people with enough specs to run it on low. This issue must be fixed because when you can literally    They need to fix the VRAM leak problem.
    It's been using 20 GB of VRAM (90% of my GPU) causing stuttering, freezes and even crashing.
    The devs don't really care about the user experience, this problem has been with us since the beta launch.
    If I'm with problems with a High end Pc, immagine people with enough specs to run it on low.
    This issue must be fixed because when you can literally play the game (20 mins tops) it's a very good experience. But it was not worth my R$350.    … Expand
  7. Vector88
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    I pre-purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition for 89.99. Mainly becasue of the scammy "Start 4 days earlier" and because of the peer pressure. Campaign was good. Reached 100 level. Never logged in again. Game was boring from level 80. I was waiting for fixes and content in Season 1 start, but the patch notes were an April Fool's joke. I should probably uninstall it now and never play it again.
  8. ztier-d4patch
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    This game started out okay, but it seemed like it was in a promising state to be improved upon over time. But this is Blizzard.

    Despite bugs, an unfinished and badly written linear story that's only intended to slow down leveling, a prewritten fake username submitted Q&A for a dev stream, and highly requested improvements from the start, people were wrongfully comfortable with the    This game started out okay, but it seemed like it was in a promising state to be improved upon over time. But this is Blizzard.

    Despite bugs, an unfinished and badly written linear story that's only intended to slow down leveling, a prewritten fake username submitted Q&A for a dev stream, and highly requested improvements from the start, people were wrongfully comfortable with the problems described below before they worsened, and were excited for a new Diablo game (even comparing how good the release was to how terrible D3 was).

    This game caught the attention of most of my friends that play games. Over 90% of my friends list (casual gamers and hardcore gamers alike) were playing it consistently each night for the first month, which is rare considering limited free time and how many new games there are to choose from.

    Besides what was mentioned above, terrible itemization, lack of common sense quality of life implementation or social features, and over-the-top conditional affixes were main complaints and have been mostly ignored or shelved for empty promises to be added 4-6 months from now, when exploits caused from their patches are fixed within hours.

    The problems and worsening of gameplay have only grown larger over time due to unfixed broken builds (and a month-long blinding blight animation bug on necromancer that made partying with them undesirable), skills being nerfed or gutted to the point where they're unquestionably useless or outright removed from classes, a loot table that drops majority of items intended for people 20-30 levels lower than your current level, level caps, enemy density reductions, reduction of xp earned, increase of cooldown reductions, reduction of the main aspects that determine damage, and nerfing damage and damage reduction while buffing enemy damage in game-wide patches to "compensate for powerful" seasonal mechanics that don't equally empower players (especially nonseasonal characters that can't access seasonal mechanics, rendering all nonseasonal players' build options completely useless).

    Resistances to elements were added and even expanded on items and aspects, but they admitted that it's completely broken and would not resist anything by the time you have died, and fixing this problem was stated to take multiple seasons to resolve.

    Before the 1.1 patch, Lvl 120 bosses in nightmare dungeons were easier to kill than the Lvl 100 "pinnacle boss", and now they're both out of the question.

    Hardcore mode was already out of the question due to bugs and server problems that could delete your character without any fault of the player.

    This only shows that Blizzard believes unneeded intentional slowdowns, limits of stash tabs, more limitation on viable builds for a game that has a higher complexity of possible builds, and inconveniences are more important to prevent players from having fun while slowly grinding the same 30 dungeons monotonously from lvl 50 to lvl 100 for an endgame that does not exist.

    It seems like a team of people that don't play the game at all have completely ignored all feedback while lying that they were paying attention to feedback, instead looking at spreadsheets to find and remove the most popular meta mechanics that their development choices shoehorned players to gravitate towards without making anything viable to choose to play, not to mention completely gutting any capability to play or enjoy Sorcerer class MULTIPLE TIMES. The balancing team is not creating balance, they're making the game unbearable to enjoy across all classes and builds.

    Despite experiencing all of Blizzard's previous terrible games, I made an exception to purchase this game due to the baseline of quality they presented during multiple beta tests and preseason gameplay, but Blizzard does not value the time and money spent, feedback, or enjoyment of its customers.

    My friends that played this game every day for the first month were excited for Season 1, but since the latest patch notes have already stated they've lost hope and have moved on to other games, and the game's reddit is on fire.

    I'm not hopeful for the "campfire" dev stream that is scheduled one day after the new season starts with these new changes, and I'm moving on to indie games from passionate developers that listen to their customers' feedback rather than spoonfeed "this is what's good for you" decisions.

    The new state of this game further cements the fact that current and future game quality from AAA developers will continue to decline due to leadership that have no interest or passion in gaming besides how quickly it brings money in, and how quickly developers can release a game with depressing alpha quality state.    … Expand
  9. Tamlon
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    I actually enjoyed the game till level 70, when i ran out of content. Then i wanted to wait for the season, but blizzard descided to kill the game early. Im playing a Barbarian and im gutted to the ground and have not an inch of fun anymore. I get oneshot at every corner and my dmg was cut in half. But thanks to that i can start playing an actual good game like baldurs gate 3, thanks forI actually enjoyed the game till level 70, when i ran out of content. Then i wanted to wait for the season, but blizzard descided to kill the game early. Im playing a Barbarian and im gutted to the ground and have not an inch of fun anymore. I get oneshot at every corner and my dmg was cut in half. But thanks to that i can start playing an actual good game like baldurs gate 3, thanks for freeing me blizzard.… Expand
  10. Maclne
    Jul 21, 2023
    5
    I was loving the game but the absolute trash of an update for Season 1 feels like a game killer. D4 needed some tweaks and balances, but this update nerfed everything to the point that the game will feel extremely tedious to play.
    I will continue to update my review once I see how the developers handle the latest changes.
  11. ballestplaya
    Jul 19, 2023
    3
    Got all 5 classes to 100, and don't mind the grind. However, the latest nerfs are a bit of an overkill for sure. Devs/team needs to get this corrected ASAP.
  12. Alexozorus
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Last patch (1.1.0) wad like a slap in the face, i don't get it.
    They ignored all the community feed back asking for multiple QOL (horse, gold cost...) and instead patched the fun out of the game. And keep on nerfing sorc for some reason when the class could as well not exist at the moment since they don't fix it.
  13. ladydeathmage
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Diablo 4 has been nothing short of a massive disappointment, and it's abundantly clear that the game developers are entirely incompetent, having driven the franchise into the ground. What was anticipated to be a triumphant return for the series has instead become a tragic reminder of the developers' lack of understanding and disregard for their loyal player base.

    It's clear that the    Diablo 4 has been nothing short of a massive disappointment, and it's abundantly clear that the game developers are entirely incompetent, having driven the franchise into the ground. What was anticipated to be a triumphant return for the series has instead become a tragic reminder of the developers' lack of understanding and disregard for their loyal player base.

    It's clear that the developers have turned a blind eye to the overwhelming criticism. Glaring issues pointed out by players remain unaddressed, and it's apparent that the devs are more interested in pushing their misguided vision than in delivering a game that resonates with fans.

    Diablo 4 stands as a testament to the incompetence of its developers and the devastating consequences of ignoring player feedback. It's a tragedy to witness a once-beloved franchise brought to its knees by the very people entrusted with its revival. As a long-time fan, I can only hope that the developers take this as a hard lesson and reevaluate their approach, but until then, I advise anyone to steer clear of this catastrophic failure.    … Expand
  14. t0x1x2
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    nice patch,nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf
  15. garamyi
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    This patch made it a garbage game (1.1 patch) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. dbcoop3r
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Trash. Skills are a joke. Complicated item system. No endgame content. Grind grind grind to get to higher level and the only thing that drops is 80% lower level trash. IMO it's not worth the money. Plus they just made the game even worse with the latest patch. I wouldn't bother with the game for another few years until they start listening to the feedback of the community. It really feelsTrash. Skills are a joke. Complicated item system. No endgame content. Grind grind grind to get to higher level and the only thing that drops is 80% lower level trash. IMO it's not worth the money. Plus they just made the game even worse with the latest patch. I wouldn't bother with the game for another few years until they start listening to the feedback of the community. It really feels like the developers don't even play the game.… Expand
  17. Memrez
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Latest patch…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………,……………………………………………………….
  18. impossibleTu
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ampaign interesting, end game sucks.
    The game after level 60 is not to be satisfied. Overall the game is played for nothing. Level scaling does not reflect the increase in power. Itemization is very poor. Item to skill balance is lacking. Technically better than D3, but same crap. I prefer D2.    … Expand
  19. nerobot21
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Do not play this game, with the recent patch they are trying to make the game last as long as possible in the most UNFUN way possible.

    They nerfed exp so you have to grind more. They nerfed damage, so you take more time to clear dungeons They nerfed rewards from events so you have to do many more of them to get a reward. They nerfed ALL classes without buffing almost anything    Do not play this game, with the recent patch they are trying to make the game last as long as possible in the most UNFUN way possible.

    They nerfed exp so you have to grind more.
    They nerfed damage, so you take more time to clear dungeons
    They nerfed rewards from events so you have to do many more of them to get a reward.
    They nerfed ALL classes without buffing almost anything

    Don't buy if you respect your time, they don't look at what's fun, they look at numbers. If they see 100% people are using a single Sorc spell their small brains asume that as "That must be overpowered" instead of just looking deeper into the class and realizing that every other skill sucks.

    Hopefully the user score will get the point across their thick skull. Idiotic team.    … Expand
  20. book55422000
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Really sucks, did the developers want to be born in China? I've never seen someone stealing money openly and asking someone to open their **** to do it for you
  21. BuffSorc
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    if you looking game ;
    optimization issues,
    weak charecter power isue,
    repetitive,
    also when bugged the game , some peoples get the uniq shako headres developers nothing to do them no reroll server no apology,no anything.......deserve to 0 star
  22. Moridin716
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Been a huge fan of the Diablo franchise since the first installment, and have never stopped playing them over the years. Diablo 4 was already missing the endgame content and loot progression aspects of it's predecessors and felt like a game still in development to begin with. However, patch 1.1 notes for Season 1 are absolutely abysmal and are simply slowing down the game and making allBeen a huge fan of the Diablo franchise since the first installment, and have never stopped playing them over the years. Diablo 4 was already missing the endgame content and loot progression aspects of it's predecessors and felt like a game still in development to begin with. However, patch 1.1 notes for Season 1 are absolutely abysmal and are simply slowing down the game and making all classes weaker, mechanics clunkier, and the game more frustrating just to slow people down and prevent them from realizing how little there is to do at higher levels. People should not spend their money on this game until the developers realize how poor their insight is for what their playerbase desires in the game.… Expand
  23. cYrus821
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    that”s **** game just care the camel,not care player, not listen player opinion , fk this game
  24. p3king
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Gotta wait a few years until its playable, just like Diablo 3. Uninstalled until then.
  25. TeraE47
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    - No world chat
    - Trade chat where I haven't seen anyone write in the entire 350 hours
    - You have to have open like 10 **** chrome tabs to find what you need - Trading only rare items which you can only sell/buy guess where... on a **** discord or find people on social media??????? **** WHY Why is everything else account bound? Diablo 2 has none of this features and it just okey nobody    - No world chat
    - Trade chat where I haven't seen anyone write in the entire 350 hours
    - You have to have open like 10 **** chrome tabs to find what you need
    - Trading only rare items which you can only sell/buy guess where... on a **** discord or find people on social media??????? **** WHY Why is everything else account bound? Diablo 2 has none of this features and it just okey nobody complains?
    - Also i got spectral (horse skin) like 20 time and i can't do **** with it cause it's account bound. WHY? I already have it...
    - The Skill Tree is absolutely pathetic. You have like 6 skills which 4 of them are garbage without damage or any good bonus. Yeah so everybody use the same stupid build. There is no diversity.
    - Aspects are piece of trash. Half of them are not interesting or useless and the good ones just got nerfed to hell.
    - But don't worry we made some new aspect for you to enjoy like 20-40 % movement speed when you moving AWAY from slowed or chilled enemies.... oh my god is this a **** joke?
    - No kill count
    - No gold count on pick up
    - No counter of destroyed things (There is a achievement for it) but i can't see how many things i destroyed... yep
    - No counter for killing spree
    - You have to make a new characters to stash your items... in cause you don't want to scrap/sell your stuff cause why the **** not
    - No stash search bar.. when pretty much every item looks the same yeah it so much fun to spend 20 minutes searching for what you need.
    - nearly a hundred and **** fifty dungeons but everyone of them feels the same good job
    - Yeah and for anyone wondering in the endgame you only doing like 3 of them cause the rest is a **** garbage without mobs ZERO EXP and loot just a waste of time.
    - Hellties are good only for gear once you get decent items its a waste of time again
    - Tree of Whispers is a joke droping level 15 sigils for T3 on 90+ levels... ??? XDDDD
    - Boss battles are about who can kill it faster and say im **** tired of this bull**** i quit (It's like 3 bosses all the time)
    - I had a hard time to understand which stats are better is it overpower ? is it vulnerable? is it critical damage? is it psychical damage or all damage... come on guys
    - Where are runes you promised?
    - Where is some kind of dmg dummy ?
    - Why do i have tab for materials but not for gems ? And why you can only stack them to 50 pieces????
    - It's currently patched but why cap materials to only 10k?
    - You can respect all skills at once but not paragons... why? You have to click every single one of them to start again holy **** **** that's just so depresing.
    - No addons maybe?
    - You have to go to 3rd party websites to check when is going to be another WB, Helltide or Legion... why?
    - Im not a fan of the one item one slot thing. I know it's hard to code this i made my own inventory in my own game but how does it make sense to have 50kg double hand to take same space as a ring.. why is it have to be so simplified?
    - It's pretty much pointless to go out of town and do anything besides ND and now it's even worse, much worse. You don't get any EXP nor a better loot.
    - Talking about loot is it just my or is this crap so boring? How can rare item be rare when it drops 20 thousand **** times with the same boring stats over and over again. Look at Diablo 2. You drop white **** shield with only +15 enhanced defense and who knows it's good af. No you drop "rare" click 5 times add aspec there you go. You little crafter theres your achievement. This just make me so sad, so depresing. It's like for people with 20 IQ to feel good.
    - Side quests besides the "story" ones are just boring. pretty much everybody skips them and the "reward" is a just a pathetic so bad you want to kill yourself after. Yeah, there you go, you spent 20 minutes doing this now you can have 1 **** VEILED CRYSTAL. xDDDD What are you smoking guys
    - The amount of gold for stat rolls on items can get to astronomical numbers to the point when its just better to drop the item again
    - Cursed shrines/chests/wells can be real good or another crackhead story. Sometimes it's rly good, so much mobs you can't see **** over all the effects etc. And sometimes it will spawn 3 demons and 1 sucubus. You would expect to spawn more mobs in higher waves. No next time you get 3 demons and 2 sucubus. I don't know what to say. People who designed this should be fired. I skip these, waste of time.
    - Resource Burn affix is so OP i actualy started thinking it's out of season april fools joke. Litery one mob can drain your mana/essence etc. to absolute zero and you cant doo ****
    - Cobwebs are invisible have fun getting stuck every 5 meters
    - F you im done

    + - I enjoyed the story with my friends it was actualy fun and it was fun to get to like lvl 70+ but after that its just a stupid grind doing the same ND again and again and finding gear with +1% better stats...
    + Paragon tree is ok
    + They promised shop with only a cosmetic items so props to them at least...    … Expand
  26. Grim0verlord
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    The developers cannot leave good things in the game alone, they keep changing and tweaking things that we enjoy making them actively worse while ignoring the issues and problems we keep asking to get fixed... They tell us they can't get us the improvements till future seasons but can continuously change things that we love in the game and make them terrible... damage nerfed, survivabilityThe developers cannot leave good things in the game alone, they keep changing and tweaking things that we enjoy making them actively worse while ignoring the issues and problems we keep asking to get fixed... They tell us they can't get us the improvements till future seasons but can continuously change things that we love in the game and make them terrible... damage nerfed, survivability nerfed, experience nerfed, items I worked hard for and spent tons of gold on to get max stats nerfed... Legit they take things you worked for and earned in game and change their stats, nothing is safe. I would not recommend... Diablo 4s best days were pre-Season 1 patch.… Expand
  27. StoofedPork
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Game is great, new patch has ruined it completely though. These developers DO NOT play their own game and this patch (1.1.0) has proven that beyond a shadow of a doubt. They want to artificially (in the worst way) extend play time. But at the same time, have no idea how to even do it properly. With these changes everything just feels weaker and slower, including the worst class ALREADYGame is great, new patch has ruined it completely though. These developers DO NOT play their own game and this patch (1.1.0) has proven that beyond a shadow of a doubt. They want to artificially (in the worst way) extend play time. But at the same time, have no idea how to even do it properly. With these changes everything just feels weaker and slower, including the worst class ALREADY getting even worse now. They took the first month to pretend to care about the game, after everyone gave them money they threw the game into the trash.
    If you value ANY of your time, don't touch this game. With the current patch it is NOT fun, it is NOT entertaining, and there still is ZERO end game content at all that is of any value, along with still no leaderboards.    … Expand
  28. snowman5677
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Ruined their own game by slowing down an already arduous experience before S1.
  29. blackthorne18
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    To watch the hype of Season 1 and hook everyone on high damage and keeping it that way beyond the point of refunds and then hitting the playerbase with the nerf bat right before seasonal content launch is Marketing 101 failure. Some nerfs were perhaps needed, but buffs to less represented builds was needed more.

    Itemization is just garbage, random at best, futile at worse. They added    To watch the hype of Season 1 and hook everyone on high damage and keeping it that way beyond the point of refunds and then hitting the playerbase with the nerf bat right before seasonal content launch is Marketing 101 failure. Some nerfs were perhaps needed, but buffs to less represented builds was needed more.

    Itemization is just garbage, random at best, futile at worse. They added MORE affixes to have sort through. To summarize there is a 5% chance that this review will lead to a 30% chance of slower downloads which has a 2.7% chance of causing people not to buy this game.

    Zero QOL Changes for the Positive in the update. Stash space limited, rerolls insanely expensive and tedious, xp grind up exponentially. All of this to cover for a lack of content.

    Cinematics and campaign and great on first run. Wait for a sale and some expansion packs before purchasing.    … Expand
  30. draecho
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    decent story unfortunately marred by extremely incompetent and clueless developers who have zero understanding about arpg game mechanics, end game content, and player retention.
  31. Shademehr
    Aug 2, 2023
    5
    This game had what felt like a good foundation. It came out and there were some broken mechanics, and a lot of missing quality of life features even implemented in Diablo 3 that they did not transfer over.

    However, the developers have continuously nerfed things over and over with hard hitting sweeping changes that have nearly completely invalidated some players hundreds of hours already    This game had what felt like a good foundation. It came out and there were some broken mechanics, and a lot of missing quality of life features even implemented in Diablo 3 that they did not transfer over.

    However, the developers have continuously nerfed things over and over with hard hitting sweeping changes that have nearly completely invalidated some players hundreds of hours already invested into the game. This while not improving major problems with the game. Season 1 due to the changes looks to NOT be shaping up to be a fun experience.

    This game may improve in the future but I'm basing my review off it right now. I may come back and see if Season 2 actually provides us some necessary improvement (resistances?) and quality of life changes improves the fun of the game, but right now it's not fun for me.

    Updated: Lately Developers have been listening and things seem to be improving albeit slowly. I moved my review up to a 5 for the time, being. The game still has potential but it has a ways to go to get there.    … Expand
  32. zkheops
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    this game needs lots of improvements . i dont have any fun at grinding non stop without any loot literally NO SOCIAL FEATURES??
  33. Lostc4use
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    S1 Patch did it for me, they s***t on the players who give them money. Made me create an account!
  34. paraphos
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    The blatant disrespect and lack of care for the community who supports this company is unmatched. Everyone here is a paid customer. Community feedback is important to maintain an active player base. Blizzard/Activision has continuously showed they do not care. In response, players will bring their time and money elsewhere. Do not waste your money.
  35. looly16
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    to put it simply, this is not a finished game. you will enjoy watching the cut scenes and the story line which is masterpiece. otherwise the game is still in developing stage, and you will be purchasing a beta version. expect drastic changes that you will not like. and your complaints not addressed.
  36. Tophman
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Diablo IV WAS a great game. However it was completely demolished by Developers who are very out of touch with the playerbase. Developers who make very significant changes the community does not want, avoids making changes the community does want. Completely disregards what their player base asks for & wants. Than acts high & mighty. “You think you want «x» but you don’t. Let us tell youDiablo IV WAS a great game. However it was completely demolished by Developers who are very out of touch with the playerbase. Developers who make very significant changes the community does not want, avoids making changes the community does want. Completely disregards what their player base asks for & wants. Than acts high & mighty. “You think you want «x» but you don’t. Let us tell you why you don’t” Game is a complete & utter garbage fire. Spend money on literally anything else. Do not support blizzard.… Expand
  37. Arkadys
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Diablo 4 - Hellishly Underwhelming Disasterpiece!

    Oh boy, where do I even start with Diablo 4? It's like they took all the excitement and joy of the previous games and banished it to the darkest corner of the underworld. I mean, I expected a game that would have me burning with excitement, but all I got was a burning sensation in my eyes from rolling them so hard. First off, let's    Diablo 4 - Hellishly Underwhelming Disasterpiece!

    Oh boy, where do I even start with Diablo 4? It's like they took all the excitement and joy of the previous games and banished it to the darkest corner of the underworld. I mean, I expected a game that would have me burning with excitement, but all I got was a burning sensation in my eyes from rolling them so hard.

    First off, let's talk about the graphics. You'd think with all the time they took to develop this game, they could have at least made it look visually stunning. But nope, it's as if they hired the artists from the early 2000s and told them, "Hey, let's make this game look just as outdated as possible!" It's like playing a game from the past, but without the nostalgia to make it enjoyable.

    Now, don't even get me started on the character customization. I thought we were living in the future, but apparently, in Diablo 4, character creation is stuck in the Stone Age. Your choices are basically limited to "Generic Warrior #1," "Generic Warrior #2," and "Generic Warrior #3." It's like they hired a group of clones to design the characters, and they all decided to be as bland as humanly possible.

    And the story? Oh, it's a rollercoaster ride, alright. A rollercoaster that goes straight down into the pits of disappointment. It's as if they took a copy of the plot from Diablo 3, scribbled all over it, and called it "original." I won't spoil it for you, but let's just say you'll be yawning your way through the supposedly "epic" cutscenes.

    Oh, and the loot system. Remember how exciting it was to find those epic legendary items in the previous games? Well, in Diablo 4, you'll be lucky to find a rusty spoon and a pair of old socks. The loot is so underwhelming that even the NPCs in the game seem to pity you when you show them what you've got.

    But wait, there's more! Let's talk about the glitches and bugs. I've seen more bugs in Diablo 4 than I've seen in a termite-infested house. It's like they hired a team of insects to do the coding. Game-breaking crashes, disappearing items, and enemies stuck in walls like they're trying to escape this train wreck of a game.

    And don't even get me started on the exploits, since day 1 the game was exploited massively by all the bugs found in the game. Fixed? Well yeah, after everybody abused them and nobody got punished. Imagine spending 300-400 hours in game to grind a working set for your build and overnight the build gets nerfed so badly to the ground that you need several minutes to kill the first pack of elites in any dungeon you enter. Was so satisfying… NOT!

    In conclusion, Diablo 4 is a fire that even Hell itself couldn't muster the enthusiasm to fuel. It's a game that seems to have forgotten what made its predecessors great and instead opted for a soulless, glitch-ridden catastrophe. Save your money, spare your sanity, and go play any of the previous Diablo games instead – you'll thank me later. Hell, you'll thank me now.

    Signed, Arkadys, veteran Diablo 1, 2 and 3 player.    … Expand
  38. PairOfPants
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    I give this nothing.

    Identical to what the Devs listened to by the players
  39. Hormain
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Devs at blizzard continue to think they know better about what players want than they players know what they want.
  40. zixliq
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Game had potential but the devs have ruined it more and more with each patch. As a Diablo-fan since the first game I think I can finally see the end of this franchise. It's more about making money than creating an amazing gaming experience nowadays. You learned Nothing from your playerbase OR your competitors. It's sad!
  41. chuncho
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Blizzard seems to remove everything that made this game fun, I wish I could get the time I spent on this back
  42. eric622611
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    The first negative review was for blizzard, very bad update, I was not so angry about the stolen account before, I re-registered and bought D4, I worked hard to collect even enchanted equipment, and directly changed the bad equipment, I never pursued top-notch gameplay, just played the game smoothly, why should 1% of people apply the method to 99% of players, I really don’t understand
  43. ppb
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Disappointing game with bad devs that want to suck the fun out of the game by nerfing everything into the ground
  44. Donnie143
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf Nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf Nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf Nerf nerf nerf nerf nerf s
  45. durkwulf
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    The only thing this game cares is how long will you play it not how fun will you get from it. I purchased this game to have fun and to ease some stress from a day's work, but no. This game adds stress now thanks to the latest patch. Have fun playing your whole lifetime grinding on this boring game. They nerfed the damn PVE characters to cinders. Why? I guess monster mobs complained to theThe only thing this game cares is how long will you play it not how fun will you get from it. I purchased this game to have fun and to ease some stress from a day's work, but no. This game adds stress now thanks to the latest patch. Have fun playing your whole lifetime grinding on this boring game. They nerfed the damn PVE characters to cinders. Why? I guess monster mobs complained to the devs that players are too OP? Why the need to nerf everything fun? They want you to waste your precious time and money grinding forever without even fixing critical problems that users are complaining since the early gaming days and yet they focused on stripping everything off from what we loved about this game.

    TLDR: Don't buy this game unless you want to waste your time and money.    … Expand
  46. Fraggins
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Look how they massacred my boy.

    RIP Diablo 1997-2023

    This company does not deserve your money.
  47. cizar39
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    the game is so unfun now and I'm so frustrated with my purchase that i made this account to say this.
  48. carrx
    Jul 21, 2023
    1
    - World Scaling (Leveling up is downright punishing and you don't feel any progress from leveling up or finding items)
    - Itemization (World Tier 3 = Sacred | World Tier 4 = Ancestral
    They are the same items just with bigger % on the affixes - Stupid and unnecessary cluttering affixes in items (After patch 1.10, nothing to write about ... we all know how it looks) This game is a waste    - World Scaling (Leveling up is downright punishing and you don't feel any progress from leveling up or finding items)
    - Itemization (World Tier 3 = Sacred | World Tier 4 = Ancestral
    They are the same items just with bigger % on the affixes
    - Stupid and unnecessary cluttering affixes in items (After patch 1.10, nothing to write about ... we all know how it looks)

    This game is a waste of time, because in order to feel it in the end game you have to get to lvl 50 painstakingly, and after that you will still have up to lvl 70 because everything is the same for every level you get. Early game is a pain in the ass.

    +1 Nice graphics, just nice.    … Expand
  49. MysticalMagic
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    wow! words cannot describe how much they screwed up this game. starting off with season 1 and literally everyone is ditching the game already. it's sad. this game had potential but they would rather watch the game go down the drain than to actually fix major issues with the game. resistances don't even work and they're pushing that to the back burner like it doesn't matter. what?! thiswow! words cannot describe how much they screwed up this game. starting off with season 1 and literally everyone is ditching the game already. it's sad. this game had potential but they would rather watch the game go down the drain than to actually fix major issues with the game. resistances don't even work and they're pushing that to the back burner like it doesn't matter. what?! this game became the biggest joke to video game history. campaign was cutscene simulator, open world is pointless, leveling is a chore, items are meaningless. what actually is there to do in this game that is actually fun? good luck playing with that certain skill in a build you wanna make because chances are you're not gonna be able to.… Expand
  50. demigod_
    Aug 8, 2023
    2
    Despite being released as an incomplete live-service game, the launch of "Diablo 4" was a decent starting point with a well-done campaign and it was met with enthusiasm as players discovered a game that, although different from the developers' intentions, resonated with the community. But what started as a success soon became a baffling and frustrating experience for the player base.Despite being released as an incomplete live-service game, the launch of "Diablo 4" was a decent starting point with a well-done campaign and it was met with enthusiasm as players discovered a game that, although different from the developers' intentions, resonated with the community. But what started as a success soon became a baffling and frustrating experience for the player base.

    The Diablo 4 team, dissatisfied with how players were engaging with the game they had created, began to implement drastic changes. Data mining player behavior, they initiated a series of continuous alterations that shifted the gameplay experience in the opposite direction from even where it was at launch.

    Classes were nerfed, Mob density was reduced, XP gains were slowed to a crawl, and It felt as if the players had become nothing more than data points, mere rows in an Excel spreadsheet, with their preferences and playstyles disregarded.

    Players had essentially paid to beta test a game, only to have the rug pulled out from under them as the developers unilaterally decided to reshape the game in a way that did not align with player interests. The community's enjoyment and investment were seemingly irrelevant as the game underwent transformation after transformation.

    What could have been a transparent dialogue between developers and players turned into a one-sided conversation where the voice of the community was ignored. Trust was broken, and a sense of betrayal permeated the player base.

    The graphics, sound, and potential depth of "Diablo 4" became overshadowed by this erratic development process. It's challenging to invest time and energy into a game that feels like shifting sands.

    In its current state, "Diablo 4" serves as a stark reminder that player engagement and loyalty cannot be taken for granted. A game's success is built not only on strong mechanics and captivating storytelling but also on a respectful and symbiotic relationship between developers and players. Without that, even the most promising titles can lose their way and their audience. "Diablo 4" sadly stands as a testament to this truth, a once-promising game brought low by a lack of communication, empathy, and respect for its community.    … Expand
  51. Kin011
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Chaotic, problematic, worst game update of the history. I been a gamer for 30+ years who enjoyed diablo 2 very much and never ever seen any update like this. Now, Blizzard is just not the best game creator no-more. I am so disappointed in this game wish i can get my $90 back if possible.
  52. Shooten89
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Most recent "balance update" made the game go from bad, to the worst. Mounts have been in games for years, Diablo 4 can't get that right. Diablo4 also disconnects me upwards of over 10 times a day from their servers. BIGGEST MEMORY LEAK I HAVE EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF GAMING, causing the WORST LAG EVER. Want to kill Uber lilith? Not anymore, they fixed that. Game has no longevity,Most recent "balance update" made the game go from bad, to the worst. Mounts have been in games for years, Diablo 4 can't get that right. Diablo4 also disconnects me upwards of over 10 times a day from their servers. BIGGEST MEMORY LEAK I HAVE EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF GAMING, causing the WORST LAG EVER. Want to kill Uber lilith? Not anymore, they fixed that. Game has no longevity, unique are useless 9/10 times. The instant players find a way to farm uber unique, Blizzard takes uber drops off the panel entirely, then they lower drop rate %'s even further. This is the WORST Diablo game I have played EVER, and that's saying a lot because you can hack the entirety of Diablo 3. I truly believe Blizzard has dug their own grave this time and it's time for them to lay in it. Warcraft is over, Diablo has failed, Warcraft Reforged failed so hard they had to offer an infinite refund policy, it's over Blizzard, nobody wants to play your games anymore… Expand
  53. p11tchfork
    Jul 20, 2023
    3
    This game had a lot of promise but the developers really screwed up in many ways.

    This game is a fun play through once in the campaign up to level 50-55 and it's something you'll never want to play again after. What is the point of seasons when leveling past 50 is pointless? When loot sucks, when they nerfed everything in the patch and classes aren't unique and you can only play one    This game had a lot of promise but the developers really screwed up in many ways.

    This game is a fun play through once in the campaign up to level 50-55 and it's something you'll never want to play again after.

    What is the point of seasons when leveling past 50 is pointless? When loot sucks, when they nerfed everything in the patch and classes aren't unique and you can only play one or two builds.

    It's just dumb and a total waste. Very lazy vision with this game and it deserves all the crap reviews it is getting.

    No gem tab at release? FAIL

    Stupid mount mechanics that make having a horse more of a pain in the butt than just building a character with high movement speed? FAIL

    No real customization with classes that forces you to play one way? Mega FAIL

    Crap loot after level 50 that just forces you to farm just to farm? FAIL

    No real good end game after the campaign world tier 4? Lazy and big FAIL

    Over complex paragon board and under complex skill tree? FAIL

    Stat boosts like strength for a Barbarian or Intelligence for a Sorcerer actually meaning something? Pointless and FAIL

    I could go on and on but overall, but just **** you Blizzard and your team of beta cuck losers who designed this game. You should be killed at gun point in public for just wasting everyone's time with this shameless cash grab that doesn't even resemble a finished product.    … Expand
  54. Chrispydingo
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    All the resources for this game's development went into maximizing revenue. Blizzard forgot games are supposed to be fun.
  55. Gams1
    Aug 28, 2023
    0
    1/10 because blizzard / 2023 / 70€ and you give us this ***** no no no its not acceptable !
    DA is bad (bad hair, bad body character ...)
    boring, boring, boring bad system for aspect so much gold for change your build bad system for town (how many town in this game ? 20 / 30 ? i know 1 town name that's its because we dont car about 30 town ...) boring endgame you are cruching the    1/10 because blizzard / 2023 / 70€ and you give us this ***** no no no its not acceptable !
    DA is bad (bad hair, bad body character ...)
    boring, boring, boring
    bad system for aspect
    so much gold for change your build
    bad system for town (how many town in this game ? 20 / 30 ? i know 1 town name that's its because we dont car about 30 town ...)
    boring endgame
    you are cruching the endgame ... ok blizzard kill your build, defense, damage, not start again from 0 .. nice
    1 month after release go start ALLLL OVER with season ! yeah do again all the side quest that make me out of my mind i dont want do this gain -_-
    we have poney but so badly done xD stuck every where, stop running, feel so bad
    Ban my account on blizzard forum 'cause i tel you how bad you are
    Every streamer tell to blizzard all the bad thing. And ? Blizzard dont care xD
    Release se season: stuck on queue for 1.30 hours, open the quest dungeon and boom, stuck on loading. Back to the 1 hours queue xD
    20 years of gaming experience for Blizzard by the way xD and they still do the same s*****
    character are the same from D2/D3
    monster are the same frome D2/D3
    paragon are the same from POE (but badly copy)
    ALL the game is giant copy/paste from other Diablo and POE but its bad
    the copy all the bad thing and forget to past the good thing xD
    POE stash is so good / D4 is so bad
    Armory in D3 is so good / in D4 uuuuh nop, no armory
    reset build in D3 if free and nice / in D4 you need 10 / 20 / 30 /40 M gold for endgam
    Every corrupted review with a 5+/10 score is a scam
    every people who lost 70€/$ cant give this score
    i think 3/10 is the MAX score you deserve

    edit: 1/10 to 0/10 after patch and patch and patch game freeze and lag more and more and i see blizzard say :" hey D4 launch is a massive succes balbalbal" yeah blizzard you make billion with this game because of massive commercial ADS and youtuber work not because your game is good.    … Expand
  56. Surefireway
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Let's just say that if they offered refunds after season 1 patch notes they would lose a lot of money. I bought this despite being on the fence to play with my friends but this will be my last blizzard game I ever buy. Blizzard has had a lot of nostalgia good faith but that's be burned away now.
  57. sungen
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. f**king patch f**king patch f**king patch
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    f**king patch f**king patch f**king patch    … Expand
  58. Puffendorf
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Plenty of people said it better than I did, but yea, this game is overpriced garbage. But hey, what else did we expect. It's Blizzard. The only new thing that came out of that pile of dung is that their customer support rejecting your every request is no longer done by underpaid call centres, but instead by bad AI.
  59. fukuroul
    Aug 14, 2023
    0
    Don't forget to vote with your wallet next time too bois, last time they got me was D3. Remember well and learn your lesson that Blizz we loved died a long time ago.
  60. quin62
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    This game is a straight up money grab. Save your time, money and sanity by just avoiding this game.
  61. Bunster
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Whoever is making these decisions over at Blizzard needs to be put in some sort of performance review and re-trained or sacked off
  62. DadDob
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    I am done with Blizzards cash grabs. I left OW and now I'm leaving diablo 4.

    Money grubbing nonsense.
  63. Norkris
    Jul 22, 2023
    1
    "cant find license" "unkown error"
    - Disconnects cancel dungeons
    - bugs and laggs
    - random 1shots
    - patchers nerfs everything to the ground
    - crazy vram increase
  64. admiralbaka
    Jul 27, 2023
    0
    Once again, because Battle.net servers are down, no one can even login to play this game. There needs to be an OFFLINE option so that I can play my game without relying on Battle.net's incredibly unreliable servers. I should not be locked out of a video game due to requiring it to be online. Especially when Battle.net can't keep their own servers online and in good working order.
  65. Eldthebuilder
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    After a 10 year wait from D3 this is what Blizzard produces? We are in a supposed next-gen age of gaming. We have AI now and Blizzard can't even make tabs for quick swapping character builds? We can't lock our rare loot and quick disassemble or use loot filters? Most arpgs have these features today. Where are the next gen graphics, abilities and camera angles in combat? This game followsAfter a 10 year wait from D3 this is what Blizzard produces? We are in a supposed next-gen age of gaming. We have AI now and Blizzard can't even make tabs for quick swapping character builds? We can't lock our rare loot and quick disassemble or use loot filters? Most arpgs have these features today. Where are the next gen graphics, abilities and camera angles in combat? This game follows the same tired old formula of past arpgs. Green poison damage...lol. A necromancer class that isn't even viable summoning minions? Blizzard could have paved the way to next-gen, but fell short of even providing basic functionalities like a matchmaking system for a multiplayer game.... lol. They didn't even fix balance issues based on Beta data or a test realm. They are patching imbalances using paid player's time. They release a massive power nerf to get players to buy a battlepass and regain the powers they took away. Oh and don't forget the treasure goblins don't even have a treasure realm to enter anymore haha. We loved that, but now they just drop more useless loot. The player in the dungeons or in the open world are slow and suffer from widespread lag or rubber banding (stuttering). The mounts also get stuck on every little thing. The overpriced cosmetic items in the paid shop are awfully designed and silly looking. Even the main story was boring and felt rushed to a sudden end. The hardest boss in the game takes a ton of preparation and time to defeat and gives garbage loot as a reward. Nightmare dungeons (like greater rifts perhaps) are useless past tier 50, reward for effort are gone after that point. In summary, I stuck it out with this game because I loved diablo 3, for a few weeks past when my friends already quit playing. Game has great potential but might take a few years of implementing feedback to realize it.… Expand
  66. beajm3456
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    They dont fuking know what they are doing.

    Not everyone is playing 10~12 hours a day.

    Nerfing everything to take fun away.

    After all these negative reviews, the developers show up on youtube and make future plans and excuses.

    'lock the stable door after the horse is stolen'
  67. chikicho333
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Developers have an overwhelming lack of understanding of this game.
    They are only doing the exact opposite of what makes the game fun.
    It's disgusting to see that incompetence.
  68. Howlmoon
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Diablo 4's game design team was too egotistical about their decisions, the game price is not worth, I want my money back.
  69. JcDenton86
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Blizzard is dead, it's nothing more than an empty vessel for Activision to milk revenue, and Diablo 4 is the perfectly evident testament to that. Just do yourself a favour, move on, and avoid this totally dull, empty, and messed up game, and forget about Blizzard for life.
  70. SkrillaVanilla
    Jul 23, 2023
    1
    The Blizzard that made classic gems like Starcraft is no more, the days of gamers making games for other gamers are long gone; just an empty vessel for Activision to inhabit as they milk nostalgic players for as long as possible. This is a Live service, corporate fueled, always online, grinding experience/walking simulator. It is only a video game in the same way that Candy Crush Saga is aThe Blizzard that made classic gems like Starcraft is no more, the days of gamers making games for other gamers are long gone; just an empty vessel for Activision to inhabit as they milk nostalgic players for as long as possible. This is a Live service, corporate fueled, always online, grinding experience/walking simulator. It is only a video game in the same way that Candy Crush Saga is a video game.
    Diablo 4 Season 1 patch was so bad, the playerbase feedback about what they don't like (Give me back my Vulnerable Damage!) is being construed as "review-bombing" and "petty" by shills and development management. You can plainly see this by observing the Critic Reviews Score vs. The User Reviews Score; People who were paid to write positive reviews did exactly what they were paid to do, while Users who actually will play the game post launch have some obvious problems with the changes made for Season 1 and the base game itself (Example: only four stash tabs, with no increase for season 1).
    It's not review bombing if the "patches" or base game ranges from low-tier trash to tolerably mediocre.    … Expand
  71. jyorun
    Jul 23, 2023
    2
    The game is incredibly bland for a game that is priced that high. It is very monotonous.
  72. Nokoc
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    just don't buy
    if you like the diablo like game
    just play path of exile
    blizzard It is a third-rate company
  73. unfiny
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    weak gameplay
    feels like a cash grab thing
    Blizzard killed Diablo, so sad
    i feel like i've lost my money spent on it, not worth to buy
  74. Potatoehead
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    The game is desperately trying to increase playing time through BORING and ANNOYING changes
  75. snowghost5
    Jul 23, 2023
    1
    It's possible to get the loot you need because there are too many properties and enchanting is inaccessible. You can really only play 1 character with 1 build because it requires so much effort to invest in that character and build. Lack of inventory space makes the game unplayable. Seasons make you do all of the worst things in the game over again. It really feels much more like having toIt's possible to get the loot you need because there are too many properties and enchanting is inaccessible. You can really only play 1 character with 1 build because it requires so much effort to invest in that character and build. Lack of inventory space makes the game unplayable. Seasons make you do all of the worst things in the game over again. It really feels much more like having to go to work than a hobby that you are excited about participating in. Many jobs should be lost at Blizzard.… Expand
  76. MansionH
    Jul 24, 2023
    0
    I have been a die-hard diablo fan for years since Diablo 2, played a lot of D2 and D3. So I was really excited to play D4 (I got the game both on PC and Xbox).
    So far D4 has been the least engaging out of all of the diablo series. Clunky gameplay, unrewarding progression, no attainable chase items.
    There is just nothing really in the game that makes you feel that you want to log in for    I have been a die-hard diablo fan for years since Diablo 2, played a lot of D2 and D3. So I was really excited to play D4 (I got the game both on PC and Xbox).
    So far D4 has been the least engaging out of all of the diablo series. Clunky gameplay, unrewarding progression, no attainable chase items.
    There is just nothing really in the game that makes you feel that you want to log in for any reason.
    If you want a Diablo game on PC or console, get D3, it will be much cheaper and more fun.    … Expand
  77. BZDRIP
    Jul 24, 2023
    0
    When I was a kid. i fall in love with Blizzard games, such as diablo 2, starcraft. The old blizzard game, epic and great sincerity, make people happy and full of positive energy. Now blizzard have become a liar, just like swindler. you see warcraft 3 reforged, overwatch 2 pve mode, and now diablo 4.

    Blizzard just keep nerf everything fun in diablo 4 without buff that stupid horse and    When I was a kid. i fall in love with Blizzard games, such as diablo 2, starcraft. The old blizzard game, epic and great sincerity, make people happy and full of positive energy. Now blizzard have become a liar, just like swindler. you see warcraft 3 reforged, overwatch 2 pve mode, and now diablo 4.

    Blizzard just keep nerf everything fun in diablo 4 without buff that stupid horse and gems stuff full your stupid tiny backpack. You keep running at that boring openworld map again and again, from west to east, from south to north for those stupid tasks. This game is a mess right now, barbarian is nearly impossible to play. Designer keep lying that they are focus on career balance and BD variety which they had say the same on diablo 3 about 10 years ago.

    I have no hope for diablo series anymore. I am a fool because i buy diablo 4.    … Expand
  78. BrezzyZA
    Jul 29, 2023
    0
    DIABLO IV: A CATACLYSMIC DOWNFALL (written by a fan who's been playing since 2004)

    Diablo IV seems to be an unfortunate misfire from Blizzard, a one-time titan of the gaming industry, now a far cry from what it once was. While it retains the atmospheric dark-fantasy aesthetic and haunting soundtrack that were the strengths of its predecessors, Diablo IV fails to carry the torch in more    DIABLO IV: A CATACLYSMIC DOWNFALL (written by a fan who's been playing since 2004)

    Diablo IV seems to be an unfortunate misfire from Blizzard, a one-time titan of the gaming industry, now a far cry from what it once was. While it retains the atmospheric dark-fantasy aesthetic and haunting soundtrack that were the strengths of its predecessors, Diablo IV fails to carry the torch in more substantive aspects.

    The greatest disappointment lies in the game mechanics themselves. The depth of character customization, one of the core appeals of Diablo III, seems to be stripped down, instead opting for a rigid and uninteresting class system. The diversity and adaptability that once gave Diablo its replay value now lies buried, replaced by an oversimplified mechanic that undermines the core experience.

    Gameplay becomes even more frustrating due to the myriad of bugs that continue to plague Diablo IV despite numerous patches. From crashing servers to a seemingly endless list of technical issues, the game's execution comes across as unpolished, almost amateurish.

    Diablo IV also stumbles in its inclusion of East Asian themes, which feel out of place and inconsistent with the series' established aesthetic. The incorporation of these elements feels disorienting and disjointed, betraying the traditionally dark medieval, gothic ambience that fans have come to love. It's as if in trying to cater to a broader global market, namely China, Diablo IV loses its roots, its identity. The once-respected Blizzard seems more interested in broad market appeal and profit maximization than maintaining the thematic integrity of Diablo. The end result is a confused hodgepodge that feels less like a Diablo game and more like a mercenary cash grab, further underscoring that Diablo IV is not worth its weight in gold.

    The overpriced in-game purchases are not justifiable by the provided content. Moreover, the game's initial hefty price tag is a slap in the face to the long-time fans of the Diablo franchise, who have been promised a game experience that Diablo IV does not deliver.

    The story, once a strong suit of the Diablo franchise, is woefully underwhelming in Diablo IV. The plot lacks depth and the storytelling is haphazard. It feels more like an attempt to recreate the success of the previous installments, without capturing what made those narratives compelling in the first place.

    Under the new ownership, Blizzard seems to have shifted its focus away from producing quality games for its fanbase. This should give gamers pause and question the ethics behind where their money is going.

    In summary, Diablo IV feels like a shell of what it could have been. It's a watered-down, bug-ridden, over-monetized shadow of its glorious predecessors, caught in the jaws of corporate greed and negligence. It is a hard pill to swallow for long-time fans of the franchise and it's a regrettable introduction for new players. Despite the hype, Diablo IV is not worth its exorbitant price tag. It's a bitter disappointment for those who expected Blizzard to revive the brilliance that once was Diablo.    … Expand
  79. angelsky0303
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    Very polished campaign to fool outlets into giving the game high scores
    -Extremely grindy. Far more so than the previous games. It's like they took everything they learned from Diablo 3, threw away that knowledge, and decided to make the same mistakes again.
    -They took the kinds of RNG that people hated in D3, and increased it 10x. -Utterly stupid endgame design. Imagine world of    Very polished campaign to fool outlets into giving the game high scores
    -Extremely grindy. Far more so than the previous games. It's like they took everything they learned from Diablo 3, threw away that knowledge, and decided to make the same mistakes again.
    -They took the kinds of RNG that people hated in D3, and increased it 10x.
    -Utterly stupid endgame design. Imagine world of warcraft dailies and world quests being the only activity, but your gear self-destructs and needs to be replaced every week for no reason    … Expand
  80. forsazin
    Jul 30, 2023
    1
    Bought the game. Got 1 rogue to 100. 1 sorc and 1 druid to 70.
    Graphics are fine but in 2023 that doesn't matter for me.
    The game is bad, worse than all other diablos. It's OK until lv 25 but then the game becomes annoying/boring. The crafting system is bad and too simple. Paragon is just raw stats, doesn't change the gameplay in any level: More regen/res/damage only. I don't like    Bought the game. Got 1 rogue to 100. 1 sorc and 1 druid to 70.
    Graphics are fine but in 2023 that doesn't matter for me.
    The game is bad, worse than all other diablos. It's OK until lv 25 but then the game becomes annoying/boring. The crafting system is bad and too simple.
    Paragon is just raw stats, doesn't change the gameplay in any level: More regen/res/damage only.
    I don't like every monster level in the game being the same as yours almost all the time. You level up and become weaker because monsters receive more than you.
    There is such a low number of classes and builds to pick (and almost all of them are the same from past games). All the characters work the same way (use skill to generate resource to use main skill). You just don't have any purpose to grind that annoying leveling: the events are not that cool and don't give specific rewards. Why kill lilith if she doesn't have a chance to drop something good?
    Now the worst part:
    The feel that the devs are just messing progression so you don't progress and stay in the game more time because QoL was attacked. No map overlay (D1 in 2000~ had map overlay). Nerfs on characters there are already feel clunky in a slow paced game. Nerfs xp by nerfing dungeon. Nerfs on aspects.
    No trade system at all. No solo option for leveling that is close to group playing. No matchmaking or some party finding system. No clan activities. Tons of "shops/crafters" and most of them are far from portal.
    And s01 most of these problems stays or are worse while I expected some improvements in the game.    … Expand
  81. HiroshiP
    Jul 29, 2023
    0
    The decadence of Diablo series, i would like my money back but thats impossible.
  82. Ronove
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    boring and empty game when you finish the build there is nothing to do. there are too few skills, there are more in diablo 3. diablo 3 is definitely more fun than diablo 4. each skill costs too much resources the dungeons are empty, boring and always the same. It's all wrong, believe me I had more fun on farmville.
  83. madeforBG3
    Aug 7, 2023
    1
    This game was released unfinished, unbalanced, full of bugs, and severely underwhelming for a AAA game company who already has experience in ARPG's.
  84. asuran
    Aug 15, 2023
    0
    First time to post a review for a game:
    They want to instruct you on how to play the game, and you are not permitted to play it in your own style.
    They alter the game content according to their imagination without any testing
    They are unable to resolve the major bugs.
  85. Berenkeutel
    Aug 11, 2023
    0
    No I am not your Alpha tester. The only good thing about this game is the cinematics. They could've easily make it a great game by implementing the Diablo 3 RoS systems, but instead made it a laggy boring time sink mess.
  86. xgw
    Aug 15, 2023
    0
    I feel like Blizzard don't care if the Diablo 4 is good or not. They just want to sell the game and make some money and then forget about it. Don't buy this game.
  87. Maks_BY
    Aug 21, 2023
    0
    Unfortunately, this is garbage. This is a game without a soul, there is absolutely nothing to do in it. You just click and click and click on the target. and that's It! This was the last Blizzard game I paid for. I rocked 2 characters up to level 100 just because I paid 90 euros for the game. Don't waste your time, better buy Baldur's Gate 3
  88. Tellutwurp
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    So boring. Bad itemization. Season 1 offers nothing new…things keep getting worse
  89. Zebras123
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    Feels like this game has features to mentally imprison you
    To keep an addiction going. It has no challenges, it only has a grind, it has no variety in goals, just ways to grind extremely repeating.
    I cant say this is a game, more like a brain prison thingy. Break free. This is my first review ever, and i just want to warn others. Played all 3 Diablo games. And im worried if companies can    Feels like this game has features to mentally imprison you
    To keep an addiction going. It has no challenges, it only has a grind, it has no variety in goals, just ways to grind extremely repeating.
    I cant say this is a game, more like a brain prison thingy. Break free.

    This is my first review ever, and i just want to warn others.
    Played all 3 Diablo games. And im worried if companies can make stuff like this to fry youth brains    … Expand
  90. onenutt
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    Same sentiment as all the other disappointed fans. Years in development for a game with nothing to do in it.
  91. gowno
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    The game feels like a beta, not actual finished game. Diablo IV lacks any content from start. Every character that you will create after finishing campaing will feel the same (you will do the same activities).
    Seasons are not worth any time and effort cause it still feels the same. Build variety doesnt exist in this game. almost all uniques are useless. Lvl scaling ruins progression    The game feels like a beta, not actual finished game. Diablo IV lacks any content from start. Every character that you will create after finishing campaing will feel the same (you will do the same activities).
    Seasons are not worth any time and effort cause it still feels the same. Build variety doesnt exist in this game. almost all uniques are useless. Lvl scaling ruins progression feeling. ,,Open world" is the worst thing in this game, every location is boring and looks the same, which kills replayability. Battlepass is a joke in a 90$ game just like any other microtranscations. Game will get better after 20 seasons and 2 dlcs. For me Diablo IV is a waste of time and money    … Expand
  92. Adjutant
    Jun 25, 2023
    2
    I'd love to give diablo 4 a higher rating based on what they did well, but I can't.

    Why can't I? Because I can't log in. Again.

    Because every single action I take is disgustingly laggy in a game that could have been awesome offline.

    Remove the only requirement and I'll praise that the game actually intended to well, until then, I'm sorely disappointed.
  93. Francisc
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    There are so many better, MORE FUN, LESS **** ARPG's out there to play. Avoid this one. This game has major problems. Fundamental problems that won't be resolved for years.
  94. hobodave
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    I’m baffled by this game. I’ve got about 150 hrs of playtime. It was a blast playing through the campaign. Then endgame grinding started around level 50, and really slowed down around 70. I started to get bored around level 85 since everything was so slow to level up. After about 3 weeks, they release a patch that boosts experience for nightmare dungeons and other endgame activities. II’m baffled by this game. I’ve got about 150 hrs of playtime. It was a blast playing through the campaign. Then endgame grinding started around level 50, and really slowed down around 70. I started to get bored around level 85 since everything was so slow to level up. After about 3 weeks, they release a patch that boosts experience for nightmare dungeons and other endgame activities. I can actually see my xp bar move now. They buff and tweak a bunch of things. So far so good.

    Fast forward to day before S1. Global xp nerf. Global defense nerf. Global damage nerf. What?! Prior to this patch, my level 100 rogue was clearing Tier 50-55 nightmare dungeons easily. I could push to 60, but that was sketchy and I died a lot. Post patch I try the lowest tier NM I have on hand: 51. I die 4x and am kicked out of the dungeon within 3 minutes. Wow. I crafted and tried a 45 next. Died twice and barely made it through. I don’t get it. I’m not pushing tier 100 and crushing it easily. I haven’t even killed Uber Lilith yet. Sure, I play 20-25 hrs a week, but I’m by no means elite. I only have a single 100 character. The game became objectively less fun. For what?

    I speculate that the team that worked on Season 1 realized their content wasn’t well balanced and wouldn’t keep players engaged for 3 months, and instead of addressing the issues in the season, they simply slowed down the game and made it harder. Meh.    … Expand
  95. armchairjerk
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    Theres nothing under the flashy paint coat and game name. Stay away, I wish I did.
  96. Lozsta
    Jul 24, 2023
    0
    Great fun until you realise the endgame is just rinse and repeat, not get the gear you want sell/trash it, try again. The S1 patch was the worst, a build that was "working" is now useless. As for the lesser spotted "ultra" unique items, they are only for the NA and Asian markets as the EU was asleep when they went into drop "overdrive" (~140ish).

    On the surface it is the spiritual    Great fun until you realise the endgame is just rinse and repeat, not get the gear you want sell/trash it, try again. The S1 patch was the worst, a build that was "working" is now useless. As for the lesser spotted "ultra" unique items, they are only for the NA and Asian markets as the EU was asleep when they went into drop "overdrive" (~140ish).

    On the surface it is the spiritual successor to D3 but really it is just not fun to never get the gear your build needs. Then having to tweak a bit of gear makes the gold tap go into overdrive!

    Avoid if you've not got it already.    … Expand
  97. Gloin
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Pro : graphism.
    Cons: No End game content.
    Worst loot system ever done in an ARPG.
    No qol whatsoever.
    Worst mount ever done in a video game.

    Just try any other ARPG out there and don't waste your time.
  98. Zero187
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Spent the last couple weeks researching end game builds, many hours watching boring ass youtube videos so that I could come up with the best, most enjoyable build for myself.

    FINALLY got where I was having a blast on Monday with my lvl 100 Barb (quake effect was great and made Uber Lilith kill actually possible on Barb), but that fun only lasted about 48 hours.. HUGE nerf, logged in and    Spent the last couple weeks researching end game builds, many hours watching boring ass youtube videos so that I could come up with the best, most enjoyable build for myself.

    FINALLY got where I was having a blast on Monday with my lvl 100 Barb (quake effect was great and made Uber Lilith kill actually possible on Barb), but that fun only lasted about 48 hours.. HUGE nerf, logged in and now doing 1/5 the damage. WHAT THE HECK?? All that time researching, respecing and testing WASTED thanks to these nerfs. At least I got to enjoy the HotA quake effect for 2 days, but damn.. Could've been a game I played for years and now I'm looking elsewhere.    … Expand
  99. thesonycs1903
    Aug 21, 2023
    0
    Diablo 4 disappoints on multiple fronts. The forced level scaling removes the thrill of challenge, while the lackluster story fails to engage. Epic moments are non-existent, and the insipid side quests hold no significance. The game's misdirected priorities towards microtransactions overshadow its potential for greatness. As a hard Diablo fan, that was one of the worst story I have everDiablo 4 disappoints on multiple fronts. The forced level scaling removes the thrill of challenge, while the lackluster story fails to engage. Epic moments are non-existent, and the insipid side quests hold no significance. The game's misdirected priorities towards microtransactions overshadow its potential for greatness. As a hard Diablo fan, that was one of the worst story I have ever seen in my life… Expand
  100. eirikhjel
    Aug 16, 2023
    2
    Morally bankrupt and manipulative. If you're buying this for nostalgia reasons, don't... This is not made by Blizzard, it's made by some corporate suits that bought the name and has been running it through the mud for over 10 years.

    There is a silver lining though, you can play Baldur's Gate 3 right now!
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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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