Grim Dawn

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 818 Ratings

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  1. Winterspark
    Apr 27, 2016
    6
    There is nothing to complain about in this game. Nothing at all. It does everything beautifully, its well put together, delivers on its promises and is nicely structured. I'd happily buy the developers a pint and say good job. If all games were delivered with the quality and thought this has had put into it, everything would be right in the world. The only problem is that, after a fewThere is nothing to complain about in this game. Nothing at all. It does everything beautifully, its well put together, delivers on its promises and is nicely structured. I'd happily buy the developers a pint and say good job. If all games were delivered with the quality and thought this has had put into it, everything would be right in the world. The only problem is that, after a few hours of the same grind, it gets really f*****g boring.… Expand
  2. SPARTACVS
    Mar 30, 2017
    7
    The game is fine. I played many hours but it got some serious flaws. First, the game is a bit complex and feel too much a mix of many other games (mostly POE but also torchlight 2, diablo 3, etc.). The complexity add to the dept but the learning curve is a bit steep. Second, there is a lack of portals. That force you to play longer than you would like. Third, the inventory space is, likeThe game is fine. I played many hours but it got some serious flaws. First, the game is a bit complex and feel too much a mix of many other games (mostly POE but also torchlight 2, diablo 3, etc.). The complexity add to the dept but the learning curve is a bit steep. Second, there is a lack of portals. That force you to play longer than you would like. Third, the inventory space is, like so many games, too small. That force you to create mules. Unfortunately, you have to play the mule a bit to be able to access the transfer stash. Forth, it's overpriced at regular price IMHO.… Expand
  3. Maurenos
    Jun 11, 2020
    7
    A diablo clone game with some nice features such as constellation upgrades and classes. The game features 2 DLCs so if you like such kind of games, you may extend your gameplay.

    For me, the beginning was boring, I wanted to give up, but the plot and quests were enjoyable enough. Thus, I managed to complete this game after 22 hours. In general, a fine mix of elements available in    A diablo clone game with some nice features such as constellation upgrades and classes. The game features 2 DLCs so if you like such kind of games, you may extend your gameplay.

    For me, the beginning was boring, I wanted to give up, but the plot and quests were enjoyable enough. Thus, I managed to complete this game after 22 hours.

    In general, a fine mix of elements available in Diablo 2 and Path of Exile. If you are an ARPG fan, it's worth trying out.    … Expand
  4. Luigichief
    Jul 29, 2020
    6
    I didn't like this game, I think this style of gameplay is very weak. The game has quite a variety of gameplay but just like I said I found these variations useless because the basis of combat for me is boring. The story is very bad, the dialog with the characters is ok. You are free to make certain decisions but they do not affect anything other than the future of some random characters.I didn't like this game, I think this style of gameplay is very weak. The game has quite a variety of gameplay but just like I said I found these variations useless because the basis of combat for me is boring. The story is very bad, the dialog with the characters is ok. You are free to make certain decisions but they do not affect anything other than the future of some random characters. I found the soundtrack horrible. I recommend this game only if you like this gameplay style.… Expand
  5. nilsy
    Jun 28, 2016
    5
    Cant find anything "wrong" with it, but just could not find any desire in myself to continue playing.
    Tried another class and it went alot better but still could not find any desire to start playing or continue playing.
    While the classes were pretty free and loot had unique abilities that actually impacted did not feel any real desire towards any particular path none of them appealed    Cant find anything "wrong" with it, but just could not find any desire in myself to continue playing.
    Tried another class and it went alot better but still could not find any desire to start playing or continue playing.

    While the classes were pretty free and loot had unique abilities that actually impacted did not feel any real desire towards any particular path none of them appealed to me, best i found was a kind of AoE DOT build
    but even that bored me to death.

    Like D1 and D2 and was very inlove with TQ so in theory this should be my type of quest but it did nothing for me could not stand it.
    Maybe ive just played to many diablo clones and a decent clone just does nothing for me anymore or else it lacks a certain charm hard to tell.    … Expand
  6. romanontherun
    Mar 18, 2016
    7
    A perfect diablo-alike! But I still have a couple of issues that I could not get around:
    - normal difficulty is actually easy, too easy. my 40lvl character with 30lvl main weapon can kill 47lvl boss and does not break a sweat;
    - enemies get recycled in second and a third act - with easy "normal" they become just 'meh'; - of loot there is plenty but so little useful one - i would not    A perfect diablo-alike! But I still have a couple of issues that I could not get around:
    - normal difficulty is actually easy, too easy. my 40lvl character with 30lvl main weapon can kill 47lvl boss and does not break a sweat;
    - enemies get recycled in second and a third act - with easy "normal" they become just 'meh';
    - of loot there is plenty but so little useful one - i would not change a green or even gold rifle in 10-15lvl just because nothing getter come up in hours of gameplay and tons of crap sold to vendor;
    - crafting system is... well i have tons of ingredients and almost no recipes to actually use them;
    should get better in hard difficulty I suppose, but until than - only a 7.

    you should check it through if you liked Diablo 2 and Titan Quest.    … Expand
  7. Bringo69
    Mar 5, 2017
    7
    This game is a repetitive grind and should only be played if you are a die hard arpg fan. I put 5 hours into it but just couldnt go any further. All I do is clicking and repeat the same hotkeys for my abilities over and over and over. I gave it 7 because it is a well polished game.
  8. Mandulum
    Sep 5, 2016
    6
    Five Word Review: Solid ARPG, not for me.
    Favorite Thing: The gameplay is pretty fun and chaotic.
    Least Favorite Thing: The story takes a back seat and it only functions to move things along. There's very little of it.

    Playtime: ~ 25h
    Enjoyment: 6/10
    Recommendation: If you're a fan of this type of ARPG, yes. If you're looking for a good story, no.
  9. KrOmander
    May 25, 2016
    5
    Mediocre hack n slash. The skill customization options are very cool. I really liked the skill customization options and dual classing options. Other aspects of the game range between average and weak. If you want a more actionified RPG experience then play something like Path of Exile, Diablo, Dark Souls. Better all round games worth some time put into them. If you want a proper RPG thenMediocre hack n slash. The skill customization options are very cool. I really liked the skill customization options and dual classing options. Other aspects of the game range between average and weak. If you want a more actionified RPG experience then play something like Path of Exile, Diablo, Dark Souls. Better all round games worth some time put into them. If you want a proper RPG then go for Fallout, Arcanum, Infinity engine cRPGS etc. There does seem to be a little army of fanboys clamouring for this very average title who vote down anyone on Steam and sites like this one and seem to have some unwarranted elitism going on. Trust me guys, there is nothing elite about Grim Dawn. It's painfully mediocre.… Expand
  10. LimitedEdition
    Jul 10, 2016
    6
    ~~~Graphics and atmosphere~~~
    The graphics for this game are fine and they are definitely enough to enjoy this game from a visual point of view. The atmosphere however is lacking because many areas lack proper background music and most narrative aspects are just plain text.
    ~~~The narrative elements~~~ I don't know, this is not really a point where this game scores. I like the fact    ~~~Graphics and atmosphere~~~
    The graphics for this game are fine and they are definitely enough to enjoy this game from a visual point of view. The atmosphere however is lacking because many areas lack proper background music and most narrative aspects are just plain text.

    ~~~The narrative elements~~~
    I don't know, this is not really a point where this game scores. I like the fact that you can make decisions with consequences, but so far it does not really seem overwhelming influential. The story itself seems to be something purposive and is neither something ambitious nor interesting in general. If it wasn't there, I would not bother that much either.

    ~~~Gameplay and user interface~~~
    It's okay but not outstanding, hacking and slaying feels solid and gives a proper feedback, but the creatures lack diversity. There is just plain attacking most of the time. The character customization and leveling in general makes fun, some animations could have been made better. The game crashes from time to time right after joining the world, when it runs, then fluid. Loot is fine and the game options offer enough to be satisfied. The core gameplay elements feel solid.

    ~~~To the genre~~~
    It is an old-school classic Hack-and-Slay-action-RPG. There is not really something new to the genre, but it does it's job. The loot is fine, the character customization works out and the explorable area is appealing. You hack and slay, but that's it.

    ~~~Conclusion~~~
    I do not know if it is worth the 25 euros, I mean it is a Hack-and-Slay, but only that. It has nothing special to offer, its charm seems to be limited. The creatures you face are more or less all the same, except they got a different visual layout. The story is something that would neither make or brake this game because it feels so irrelevant. If you only care about the absolute core elements of a classic Hack-and-Slay-game, this game might be for you. If you need something more to keep playing, then this game might be the wrong decision.    … Expand
  11. Klotz
    Apr 10, 2016
    7
    Grim Dawn is a fun ARPG with tons of loot and crafting.
    My biggest complains are the very standard, not to say boring, gameplay/fighting mechanics.
    The skills lack creativity to keep me going on the long run.
  12. night4
    Apr 8, 2016
    7
    A very solid game that's arguably better than D3, but it's got some annoying issues.

    First is the ridiculously slow pace at which they've made (and are still adding to) the game. I understand there are numerous challenges to developing a game, but their pace is insaaaaaaanely slow. Second, the devotion system is stupidly complicated for little benefit until you have a good handful    A very solid game that's arguably better than D3, but it's got some annoying issues.

    First is the ridiculously slow pace at which they've made (and are still adding to) the game. I understand there are numerous challenges to developing a game, but their pace is insaaaaaaanely slow.

    Second, the devotion system is stupidly complicated for little benefit until you have a good handful of points. I spent HOURS staring at the devotion screen, navigating sites to plan my points, and trying devotion skills in game. If it weren't so punishing to refund the points, I wouldn't have worried so much about it.

    Lastly, late in your first playthrough, and from then on, the damage taken gets rather severe. I was playing with another person, so maybe that was part of the problem, but even with points spent to increase health, some defensive/CC skills, defensive devotions, potion spamming, and years of ARPG experience, I felt like enemies hit a little too hard.    … Expand
  13. marc5477
    May 29, 2016
    7
    A very "safe" aRPG made by the folks who brought us the great Titan Quest. This game is not a let down but it also doesnt bring anything new to the table. For the most part, it is indeed just Titan Quest with re-skinned graphics and the skill trees are just skills from Diablo 2 + Titan Quest re-shuffled but largely unchanged. There is simply nothing new here and I couldnt help but feelA very "safe" aRPG made by the folks who brought us the great Titan Quest. This game is not a let down but it also doesnt bring anything new to the table. For the most part, it is indeed just Titan Quest with re-skinned graphics and the skill trees are just skills from Diablo 2 + Titan Quest re-shuffled but largely unchanged. There is simply nothing new here and I couldnt help but feel like I had already played my characters before even though I had never played them in this game. Because of this, I feel like the game needed something to propel it above being generic. Maybe cool new animations, or perhaps a class we have never seen before with new skills, or maybe a great story... something... but there is just nothing there hence why I call it a very "safe" game. They didnt try to improve anything.

    That said, it is nonetheless, an enjoyable aRPG game and the price is right, as it was released for less than $30. In terms of value, it deserves an extra point. This game does have official modding support so there is a chance that mods will help make this game become less bleh, but its still to early to say. If you have a few bucks to spare, you can get it for $25 on Steam and you will be much happier with this game than PoE or Diablo 3 (which sucked the big salami).    … Expand
  14. Kummaz
    Mar 18, 2016
    5
    Game is ok provided you don't want to play with anyone else. Absolutely nobody online, especially if you play HC. I think I average about 3-5 open HC games across all level ranges.

    Gameplay is very good and if you enjoy SP then you will find that you definitely get more than you money's worth. It is just a shame that very few people are playing MP games at this point.
  15. Shrooo
    Jun 24, 2016
    5
    Grim Dawn is a result of misguided nostalgia and disposable income. Its first and foremost error is assuming that Diablo 2 is some crowning achievement of the aRPG genre and needs to be replicated and emulated as closely as possible. Yeah, Diablo 2 is a good game... if you happen to still live in 2001, in which case I'd recommend you keep away from planes and tall buildings for the nextGrim Dawn is a result of misguided nostalgia and disposable income. Its first and foremost error is assuming that Diablo 2 is some crowning achievement of the aRPG genre and needs to be replicated and emulated as closely as possible. Yeah, Diablo 2 is a good game... if you happen to still live in 2001, in which case I'd recommend you keep away from planes and tall buildings for the next few months.

    So what is Grim Dawn? It's a cargo-cult clone of Diablo 2 that does little to move the genre forward or stray from the beaten path. And make no mistake, Diablo 2's style of gameplay has aged BADLY, especially in the single-player department which is Grim Dawn's main focus. The game is an endless grindfest, where you mow down hordes and hordes of uninteresting monsters, that drop uninteresting loot in order to move the uninteresting story forward. Rinse and repeat.

    The graphics and music are good, but the game suffers from serious optimization problems even though it runs on ancient Titan Quest engine. The engine is supposedly the main reason, why the game doesn't play nicely with multi-core cpus and suffers from serious framerate issues, even on high-end PCs.

    Is summary: if you suffer from a bad case of Diablo 2 nostalgia then go ahead and buy this game, though I'm afraid that you'll soon find that your nostalgia is just that... a longing for a time when you were younger, more easily entertained and willing to put up with all sorts of grindy crap. If you don't care for Diablo 2 or any of its "spiritual successors" then STAY AWAY from this game. There's nothing for you here. 2001 was 15 years ago and this game is still stuck in that period.    … Expand
  16. Cleglaw
    Feb 29, 2016
    7
    this game is certainly good and fun, but after playing Diablo 3, grim dawn has animations doesnt feel good and there are too much visual clutters for your eye.

    even though skills are very well constructed/thought, gameplay doesnt feel fun. but hold on, review isnt finished yet! everything besides those "bads", are "flawlessly good." you should definietly try this game. carefull    this game is certainly good and fun, but after playing Diablo 3, grim dawn has animations doesnt feel good and there are too much visual clutters for your eye.

    even though skills are very well constructed/thought, gameplay doesnt feel fun.

    but hold on, review isnt finished yet!

    everything besides those "bads", are "flawlessly good." you should definietly try this game. carefull with your playtime, if you dont like it, just refund it... but im still playing and enjoying this, so i think you will probably do the same and not refund it... most likely.

    one last thing: i agree on critics about innovation, i think aRPG genre may use some interesting ideas.    … Expand
  17. Hack
    Mar 8, 2016
    7
    I bought Grim Dawn many years ago while it was still in early access and I have seen it grow into a very good aRPG, especially when you consider the small development team that created it, and the limited budget they had.

    Grim Dawn nails a lot of what's needed to make a good aRPG, but it does fail technically, with some performance issues still persisting after all these years in early    I bought Grim Dawn many years ago while it was still in early access and I have seen it grow into a very good aRPG, especially when you consider the small development team that created it, and the limited budget they had.

    Grim Dawn nails a lot of what's needed to make a good aRPG, but it does fail technically, with some performance issues still persisting after all these years in early access, all of which have been discussed to death on the official forums. It has become clear that these issues cannot be fixed due to the engine, which while heavily modified is still the same engine used by Titan Quest, a game released in 2006. Other than these hiccups the game still lacks some polish, for example the UI is very basic, as are the menus, and while not massively important it does cheapen the product as a whole. Controller support is also very bare right now, but what we do have works well enough considering it was designed by one dev in his spare time. You just can't compare it to say Victor Vran which feels amazing with a controller.

    Where the game shines is replay value and build diversity, there are countless builds and class combinations that make you want to level new character after new character. On top of the fairly deep talent system you also have the devotion system which aids you to further customise your character with strong spells and passives, you can tailor your character to play exactly how you like and it's definitely better than a lot of the competition in this regard.

    Gameplay is fine, it's not the best in the genre but it's far from the worst, it's definitely enjoyable to play but it does have room for improvement, especially when it comes to animations and audio, the bow/gun sound effect will start to grate on you after awhile, this sort of thing goes back to lack of polish which the game suffers from in almost every aspect. But don't get me wrong, it's far from bad.

    Throughout early access there was no voice work at all, but right before release the devs added voice overs for the main story which was desperately needed and it has made a huge difference to the enjoyment of the first playthrough as you get a much better understanding of the story without having to read every single bit of text. But in doing I now miss voice work where it hasn't been added, it almost feels unfinished, and while I understand they most likely had a limited budget and full voice work didn't fit inside it, as I player I do miss it and wish it were there.

    Overall it's a good game that was made on a low budget with a small team, and that's exactly how it looks and feels when playing it. Don't go in expecting too much and you will be pleasantly surprised, if you enjoyed Diablo II you will most likely enjoy Grim Dawn, but if you enjoyed Diablo III you may find some of the limitations in Grim Dawn off putting.    … Expand
  18. princeofsoc
    Mar 25, 2016
    6
    Boring as hell. Should have released like 1000 years ago. Outdated gameplay.
    Graphics are nice though.
    But overall not very exciting unfortunately. Dixi.
  19. Derf3L
    Oct 1, 2016
    6
    This is a game for arpgs hardcore fans, not for a 2016 gamer customer base.
    The graphics and UI are ridicolous... gameplay is not fun, ending with spamming the same skill over and over.
    The game offers you a huge freedom of builds, with dual classes and devotion system, which is good for who loves to spend hours and hours trying to see how to get the best DPS. Diablo3 even with all    This is a game for arpgs hardcore fans, not for a 2016 gamer customer base.
    The graphics and UI are ridicolous... gameplay is not fun, ending with spamming the same skill over and over.

    The game offers you a huge freedom of builds, with dual classes and devotion system, which is good for who loves to spend hours and hours trying to see how to get the best DPS.

    Diablo3 even with all its flaws, is a game from 2012 with better graphics, immersion and a gameplay that totally destroys grim dawn.
    I don't care if this is an "Indie" game with 8 programmers, u gotta compare apples with apples: this is a game, so let's judge it for what it is.

    If u are an average gamer, there are tons of games better than this, especially in 2016. If u love arpgs and going crazy deep with all the calculations and builds, then I guess this is the game for you.
    Really regret having spent 30 USD for this game...    … Expand
  20. godunow
    Aug 10, 2016
    7
    Pretty cool game that keeps growing on you. One of those that you think about - builds and stuff - even away from computer.

    One of the best ARPGs out there, along with Torchlight 2.
  21. platq
    Mar 2, 2016
    7
    same game as titan quest just another story i expected more changes in game mechanic
    it doesn't bring anything fresh to the genre
    its Titan Quest reskin
  22. marrourke
    Mar 3, 2016
    6
    Pretty decent I found the first 2 difficulties easy then ultimate a bit harder but some extra resists got me through it easily enough. Didn't take too long to max level and didn't really get a lot of high end loot for my class, a 2 hand green I found was better than any legendary weapon in the game for me. Some of the lower level blue epic loot was reused in later levels as empoweredPretty decent I found the first 2 difficulties easy then ultimate a bit harder but some extra resists got me through it easily enough. Didn't take too long to max level and didn't really get a lot of high end loot for my class, a 2 hand green I found was better than any legendary weapon in the game for me. Some of the lower level blue epic loot was reused in later levels as empowered versions which was a bit slack I thought.… Expand
  23. Thothistox
    May 6, 2016
    5
    So, this genre is called "hack'n slash". What that means is you'll be clicking. A lot. And popping. A lot. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click.So, this genre is called "hack'n slash". What that means is you'll be clicking. A lot. And popping. A lot. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Each click pops a goon. Occasionally you'll find a master that requires you to be levelled enough to click him to death. If you like "hack'n slash" you might even care. I didn't.… Expand
  24. rAMZA
    Aug 28, 2017
    7
    not very good, titan quest and diablo 3 is beter, they made the maps too large and too little variety on the landscapes and bosses, after completed the highest difficulty there isnt nothing else to do. skills and abilities arent good like diablo 3 has.
  25. msk1970
    Oct 12, 2019
    6
    Good ARP with interesting progression system but terrible crafting system. I've reached level 56 and never have enough components to meaningfully craft anything. The formula for most things involves crystals which are few and far between compared to the amount needed to really use the smithing/crafting system well. A lot of running around in circles looking for bounty targets, etc. GoodGood ARP with interesting progression system but terrible crafting system. I've reached level 56 and never have enough components to meaningfully craft anything. The formula for most things involves crystals which are few and far between compared to the amount needed to really use the smithing/crafting system well. A lot of running around in circles looking for bounty targets, etc. Good but flawed game.… Expand
  26. Vzhik
    Jun 28, 2019
    7
    Прошел на одном дыхании. Развитие персонажа и прокачка вне всяких похвал. Сильно впечатление портит автолевинг в игре. Но из-за широчайшего набора возможностей как играть можно найти свой стить и геймплей будет тащить. Я выбрал пистолеты и винтовки. Урон достойны и так условные "промах" выглядят нормально, а не когда мечем впритык мажешь.
    Но сильный минус в том, что игры построена на "а    Прошел на одном дыхании. Развитие персонажа и прокачка вне всяких похвал. Сильно впечатление портит автолевинг в игре. Но из-за широчайшего набора возможностей как играть можно найти свой стить и геймплей будет тащить. Я выбрал пистолеты и винтовки. Урон достойны и так условные "промах" выглядят нормально, а не когда мечем впритык мажешь.
    Но сильный минус в том, что игры построена на "а что там дальше", на выбить более крутой шмот, на увеличение цифр. А это оставляет ощущение пустышки после прохождения. За сюжетом следил, но он как-то не отложился в памяти.
    Достойно    … Expand
  27. thesleepygamer
    May 14, 2019
    7
    It's good, but not straightforward, or intuitive in terms of gear. 100 hours in and I'm just getting a grasp of how to kit properly. I'm not slow, the game intentionally departs from easy to understand mechanics to force the player to reason deeply. As a long-time hardcore gamer I find the inclusion of hardcore mode misleading as the game contains a lot of cheap deaths that are meant toIt's good, but not straightforward, or intuitive in terms of gear. 100 hours in and I'm just getting a grasp of how to kit properly. I'm not slow, the game intentionally departs from easy to understand mechanics to force the player to reason deeply. As a long-time hardcore gamer I find the inclusion of hardcore mode misleading as the game contains a lot of cheap deaths that are meant to force you to learn what it expects from you. If anything, hardcore should be locked until after the first play-through to force players to understand how unforgiving the game is. Overall I found some of the complexity to be nothing more than an extra time-sync masquerading as prowess.

    All that being said, it is a fantastic, dark world with tons of great lore, and a fun romp if you don't treat it like any other ARPG.    … Expand
  28. Yulduz
    Sep 4, 2022
    5
    Action-RPG al estilo de "Diablo 2" al que no me divertí jugando

    Action-RPG in the style of "Diablo 2" that I did not have fun playing
  29. tangerine_dream
    Jun 22, 2023
    5
    TL:DR: Grim Yawn, good ARPG in general, but rather tedious with some (wasted) potential.

    Variety of builds and theorycrafting possibilities are amazing, and you have several endgame options. Story is good, lore is deep enough in this game. But since everyone is praising it, I'm gonna bash it and name some cons. My main issue with the game is that loot system is meh, there's too much    TL:DR: Grim Yawn, good ARPG in general, but rather tedious with some (wasted) potential.

    Variety of builds and theorycrafting possibilities are amazing, and you have several endgame options. Story is good, lore is deep enough in this game. But since everyone is praising it, I'm gonna bash it and name some cons.

    My main issue with the game is that loot system is meh, there's too much of it, and 99% of items are trash, they won't give you any dopamine you are usually getting in ARPG's when some epic loot drops.
    Endgame starts at lvl 90+ or even 94, too many build-defining items or sets are not available before 94, which is a major con IMO.
    There's no Paragon or CP or any "carrot on a stick" system in game after you hit lvl 100, in a game where you have to reach near-max level to start clearing endgame... lol.
    Which makes all the grind rather meaningless, and you have many things to grind here: faction reps, recipes, mats, bounties, devotions procs levels.
    Given it's not a MMO or online game with economy, co-op, deep crafting system, or seasons, it makes even less sense.

    I'd say it's still a very solid ARPG game, it's like polished Titan Quest on steroids, yet it's lacking something... maybe t's game design is far from perfect. It's just boring and not rewarding to play it.    … Expand
  30. Bloodnes
    Nov 15, 2021
    7
    Собственно 100% клон диабло, только с более замороченной картой и квестовой системой, в целом играбельно, но после диабло долго залипать в игру желания не возникло 7/10
  31. Awanka
    Jul 6, 2023
    7
    For the most part this is a very good ARPG that plays like Titan Quest in a grimdark setting. The gameplay of this series feels a bit different from Diablo. It's more fast-paced, mowing through packs of monsters. And that is my main complaint. Although there is a wide variety of enemies, fighting them all feels the same. The combat is messy, and killing monsters is vaguelyFor the most part this is a very good ARPG that plays like Titan Quest in a grimdark setting. The gameplay of this series feels a bit different from Diablo. It's more fast-paced, mowing through packs of monsters. And that is my main complaint. Although there is a wide variety of enemies, fighting them all feels the same. The combat is messy, and killing monsters is vaguely unsatisfying. After a while, it's the exact same routine with every group of enemies for dozens of hours, with no real feeling of excitement or engagement.… Expand
  32. TiredAlfred
    Jan 1, 2022
    6
    Players are thrust into the dark, war-torn world of Cairn where a once proud empire has been brought to ruin and the human race driven to the edge of extinction. Cairn has become ground zero of
  33. Nick7000
    Mar 7, 2023
    7
    Для любителей диаблойдов, этот тайтл, наверное, будет чем-то очень крутым. Я, как человек, который относится к этому виду слэшеров, максимум, с симпатией, могу лишь сказать, что это было неплохо. Не более.
  34. ArcZ7
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    Grim dawn is truly a fantastic arpg with a dev team that pays attention to their fans. Customization and story are great and there is plenty of loot to keep you busy.

    My main issue with the game which is why the score is lower then what is should be is the combat feels to clunky and slow for me. I do not feel any impact when attacking or using my skills and there are some pointless    Grim dawn is truly a fantastic arpg with a dev team that pays attention to their fans. Customization and story are great and there is plenty of loot to keep you busy.

    My main issue with the game which is why the score is lower then what is should be is the combat feels to clunky and slow for me. I do not feel any impact when attacking or using my skills and there are some pointless difficulty spikes through campaign that occasionally would make me stop playing for a while.

    Definitely recommend if you do not mind a slower arpg experience.    … Expand
  35. PenetratorGod
    Aug 21, 2023
    5
    I don't know what to think about this game. I played it for a while but I didn't find it interesting enough to continue. You keep doing the same thing and the story wasn't good enough. The gameplay side seems varied but I couldn't get into it. I'll try again later. Even if it's not a bad game, I didn't like it very much.
  36. Jotnar
    Mar 9, 2023
    7
    Techniquement dépassé je pensais pouvoir m'amuser dessus en attendant Diablo 4... Je me suis trompé. Le jeu n'est pas mauvais, mais massacrer des monstres ne me donne pas des sensations aussi bonne que Diablo 3.
  37. PavelHr
    Aug 7, 2023
    6
    Had much higher hopes for this game.

    This isn't a bad game, the devs achieved what they set out to do but the result is meh? I wasn't invested in the story and the combat drags on, there weren't any particularly challenging bosses except for a couple but my biggest gripe is, it's just not very fun? Meh combat, meh story, meh animations. There isn't anything to grab you and get you to    Had much higher hopes for this game.

    This isn't a bad game, the devs achieved what they set out to do but the result is meh? I wasn't invested in the story and the combat drags on, there weren't any particularly challenging bosses except for a couple but my biggest gripe is, it's just not very fun? Meh combat, meh story, meh animations. There isn't anything to grab you and get you to finish the game. I tried multiple times and even clocked in about 15-20 hours and just couldn't force myself to finish it. IIRC they also don't have faster gaming speeds, how insane is that for a grind game? This is a let down from the people who created Titan Quest nearly 2 decades ago and that game had game speed and way more interesting story and made the grind tolerable.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best PC Game of 2016
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#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#62 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. CD-Action
    May 30, 2016
    85
    Dozens of hours of hacking and slashing done so well and so addictive that you could swear it’s Blizzard’s game. [05/2016, p.56]
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    May 9, 2016
    87
    Grim Dawn scratches the right action RPG itch with a plenty of loot to hoard and a decent skill system that offers plenty of options to build the perfect demon-blasting hero. The only problem is the lack of a proper endgame, as the non-randomized maps and locations becoming too familiar too fast. [May 2016]
  3. RPG Fan
    May 9, 2016
    79
    Truly, Grim Dawn represents the modern gamer's slot machine, where three cherries are a set item drop and three 7's are a jackpot of a story that never comes to fruition.
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