Grim Dawn

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  1. Santyricon
    Feb 25, 2016
    9
    This game is what Diablo 3 should have been, the depth on developing your character, the choices you can make, the style of the art, the darkness in the story, everything is fine.

    I would have wanted a little more flesh on story, but I have so good hopes for a grim dawn 2 to see the light with a larger team, that would break the gaming industry.
  2. Shrukn
    Feb 26, 2016
    9
    Fantastic game, worth much more than the paltry price tag of 25$ or whatever it is.

    700 hours played here since November 15 or so and I would of picked it up earlier if I had of known about it prior. Game is made by a very small team of Devs and the product they have achieved is amazing and deserves to be recognized. Only reason I didnt give a 10/10 as the game needs slightly more    Fantastic game, worth much more than the paltry price tag of 25$ or whatever it is.

    700 hours played here since November 15 or so and I would of picked it up earlier if I had of known about it prior.

    Game is made by a very small team of Devs and the product they have achieved is amazing and deserves to be recognized.

    Only reason I didnt give a 10/10 as the game needs slightly more content (which is already being worked on and almost done I believe) and lack of genuine multiplayer for legit players

    People always talk 'D2/3 and Path of Exile and Torchlight' when speaking aRPGs but now Grim Dawn is easily to be included in the lists as games you must own or you are just missing out.

    Theres not even a question of whether 'you will regret it buying it' you are simply missing out by not owning the game    … Expand
  3. miklaszewski
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Very addicting. Combat is rewarding and satisfying, items are very good and varied, and build are lots and mixed. Great value. Favorite action rpg since Diablo 2.
  4. Diverstand
    May 4, 2016
    9
    Grim Dawn is a real alternative to D3, if you don´t like the latter, or didn´t cope with the skil system of PoE.
    Don´t expect Cinematics, for those go to Marvel Heroes :-)
    As a single player ARPG I would recommend it for peole,who liked "Diablo 2", "Sacred" and "Titan Quest". Multiplayer is a bit tricky, if you´re not playing via Steam, and even then you only see "Steamfriends" .    Grim Dawn is a real alternative to D3, if you don´t like the latter, or didn´t cope with the skil system of PoE.
    Don´t expect Cinematics, for those go to Marvel Heroes :-)
    As a single player ARPG I would recommend it for peole,who liked "Diablo 2", "Sacred" and "Titan Quest".
    Multiplayer is a bit tricky, if you´re not playing via Steam, and even then you only see "Steamfriends" .

    Flaws and bugs are minimal.

    rate A from me

    A+ missed for missing easy Multiplayer player finding process

    WARNING: ADDICTIVE ;-)    … Expand
  5. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    Grim Dawn is, appropriately enough, a dark fantasy action-RPG, a Diablo-like from the makers of Titan Quest and its expansion, Immortal Throne. It exchanges the sword-and-sandal world of Greek, Egyptian and Chinese myth of its predecessor for a world of iron, blood and gunpowder where humanity sees itself trapped in a post-apocalypse wrought by two mighty armies as despicable as they areGrim Dawn is, appropriately enough, a dark fantasy action-RPG, a Diablo-like from the makers of Titan Quest and its expansion, Immortal Throne. It exchanges the sword-and-sandal world of Greek, Egyptian and Chinese myth of its predecessor for a world of iron, blood and gunpowder where humanity sees itself trapped in a post-apocalypse wrought by two mighty armies as despicable as they are really damn old: the body-snatching Aetherials and the blood-happy Cthonians.

    Grim Dawn plays much like Titan Quest, but with a wealth of quality-of-life improvements that make it a much more enjoyable experience overall. It notably features a reusable portal spell in the vein of Diablo 3 that allows you to access any unlocked Rift in the world, as well as none of that stupid item durability business, so you never need to repair your gear (read: suffer an arbitrary drain on your wallet). The most you lose on death is a small amount of experience, which can be retrieved from the headstone that marks where you last died. However, I have only played on normal mode so far and this may change later, I do know that you suffer a 25% penalty to your elemental resistances on elite, and a whopping 50% on ultimate. In addition, there is an NPC in the very first town that you can purchase skill point refunds from for a flat price that quickly becomes inconsequential, at least on normal. However, you cannot refund points spent on your mastery level itself (more on that in a moment), which increases your base stats and unlocks new skills at certain thresholds. Grim Dawn also generally feels friendlier to play then Titan Quest or Diablo 2, and at least on normal I felt like I was not punished for experimenting with new skills, and I was consistently dealing very high damage to all enemies as early as a third of the way into the game, to the point of one-shotting most enemies at the endgame. However, the same is also true of normal difficulty in Path of Exile, which quickly kicks you in the balls on higher difficulties if you do not have a "good" build- but I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

    Grim Dawn retains Titan Quest's unique class system. You begin the game with no class at all, but are quickly given a choice of skill trees the first time you level. You are then able to pick a second tree not long thereafter, combining any two skill trees to create the hybrid class you want. I went with Demolitionist first, a primarily ranged tree dealing with explosives, flames, “thorns”-style defenses that burn attackers, and a bit of lightning, with a few points in the Soldier tree for defense, creating what the game calls a Commando. My basic attack was quickly replaced by the ever-useful Flame Strike, which in addition to adding massive fire damage to my attacks, can also be augmented with splash damage, lightning damage and ultimately bursts of magma shards for even more fun. The tree also includes grenades, molotovs, cluster bombs, mortars and mines- a respectable arsenal. Other trees include the spell-blasting Arcanist, demon-summoning Occultist, poisonous, sneaky Nightblade, and lightning-hurling Shaman trees. There is also a special "Devotion" skill web represented by constellations, which you put points into earned from reactivating special shrines found throughout the world. These devotion points earn you minor stat buffs useful to most builds, as well as special skills that can be attached to your normal abilities to enhance their effects. I got a skill called Twin Fang that added a chance for a life-stealing attack to my basic attack, for example. However, I do not currently know a way to respec Devotion points, and you cannot switch your choice of basic skill tree.

    Grim Dawn is respectably long and content-dense, especially for the price. I clocked in over thirty hours, and like most Diablolikes, you spend most of that knee-deep in the bad guys, and it never really gets old- the hallmark of a good game in a genre known for its repetitiveness. Sure, it's a little rough around the edges- the graphics aren't anything special, the voice acting is iffy, and the music, though good, is largely atmospheric, but its mechanically very solid. Crate Entertainment has created an excellent ARPG with much potential replay value that is well worth your time. If you've played any other ARPG before, Grim Dawn will be right up your alley, and even if you haven't, it's a fine place to start.    … Expand
  6. pixelrate
    Jul 1, 2016
    9
    grim dawn is a great game, better then diablo 3.. i miss ah.. if it had that i would give it 10/10.. buy it.. try it.. and you have fun for many hours:D
  7. Vatian
    Sep 18, 2016
    9
    Great game with hundreds of hours of content. Elite and Ultimate game modes for better loot and more challenge. A high number of masteries that can combined to various classes. Lots of secret areas and a new faction system. The story and lore are good although not the main focus. All in all, a great spiritual successor to Titan Quest. It is a 9 only because the game world feels more orGreat game with hundreds of hours of content. Elite and Ultimate game modes for better loot and more challenge. A high number of masteries that can combined to various classes. Lots of secret areas and a new faction system. The story and lore are good although not the main focus. All in all, a great spiritual successor to Titan Quest. It is a 9 only because the game world feels more or less the same everywhere. I had expected more variations.… Expand
  8. xesmi
    Nov 3, 2016
    9
    Grim Dawn is a very interesting H&S aRPG, dark and atmospheric.
    There is sufficient variety of skills and point development and the items are nice and worthy.
    Crafting is also a part that makes sense , gives more options and depth.
    Graphics could have been better. However you buy a complete game for a cheap price comparing to the initial 60euro price for D3 that was a payed beta crashed game.
  9. matpamat
    May 4, 2017
    9
    This game is already better than Diablo 3. I have played less than hour, but I know and I'm sure that it's gonna be better and more enjoyable. I didn't see any gore on youtube, but now I see that it's there. This game is like Diablo 2 made better and upgraded. Diablo 3 is overestimated.
  10. DickDastardly
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    Un ARPG a la vieja escuela de Crate Entertainment compañia surgida a partir de Iron Lore Entertainment's (creadores de Titan Quest), y que es un digno sucesor tanto de Diablo II como de Titan Quest. Seis clases con árbol de habilidades propias, pero a partir del nivel 10 se puede seleccionar una segunda clase aumentando las combinaciones de profesión, y si le añadimos el tema de lasUn ARPG a la vieja escuela de Crate Entertainment compañia surgida a partir de Iron Lore Entertainment's (creadores de Titan Quest), y que es un digno sucesor tanto de Diablo II como de Titan Quest. Seis clases con árbol de habilidades propias, pero a partir del nivel 10 se puede seleccionar una segunda clase aumentando las combinaciones de profesión, y si le añadimos el tema de las constelaciones para bonos y habilidades desbloqueables aumenta la personalización todavia aun mas (se puede resetear cuando se quiera por un precio asequible). Diversas quests con elecciones y consecuencias según opción que elijamos, mazmorras especiales, secretos, zonas opcionales, sistema de facciones a lo Titan Quest con la que se desbloquean nuevos retos, equipamiento único, y descuentos si vas a las buenas y facciones enemigas que tendra consecuencias negativas si nos ponemos a malas con ellos. Modo cooperativo para jugar online hasta cuatro amigos a la vez.

    Rejugabilidad alta con varias dificultades extra al modo de Diablo y contenido para horas, muy buena relación cálidad/precio. Totalmente recomendado, va a contar con una expansión próximamente con lo que no seria raro ver una oferta de pack en el futuro.

    Very good quality/price relation. Recommended.    … Expand
  11. UncleEd
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Grim Dawn is one of the best modern hack n slash action RPGs. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel but it provides pretty much everything you are looking in a hack n slash game in a refined state. The atmosphere is good, graphics and color palette are top notch. Skill tree is pretty good and there is no end to the variety of combinations you can try especially when you go dual class. I loved theGrim Dawn is one of the best modern hack n slash action RPGs. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel but it provides pretty much everything you are looking in a hack n slash game in a refined state. The atmosphere is good, graphics and color palette are top notch. Skill tree is pretty good and there is no end to the variety of combinations you can try especially when you go dual class. I loved the post-rock soundtrack which perfectly fits the overall game mood.

    On paper everything is great and there are only a few drawbacks which mostly relate to personal taste. In this genre, I used to love the lore, my epic weapons and memorable boss fights (Butcher in Diablo 1). In Grim Dawn, there are so many bosses, so many “epic” weapons and so many dialogues, yet I would not call them memorable. This may be a bit nitpicking, considering they are things you can only find in old hack n slash games (Diablo 1 and Vampire the Masquerade: Redemption to name a few). But what makes a hack n slash game perfect for my taste is missing in Grim Dawn (the same way it’s missing in PoE, recent Diablo titles, Torchlight etc).

    In any case, Grim Dawn is a great game overall. I would easily recommend to anyone looking for a modern title in this genre. It’s up there with Path of Exile.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  12. llookedfull
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    Много классов
    Много предметов
    Крафт
    Много секретов
    Приятный визуал
    Затягивает
  13. zNeverSleeping
    May 4, 2020
    9
    Viciante, bem otimizado, ótimo para se jogar com os amigos, exigindo uma boa comunicação em determinadas dificuldades, historia interessante e mecânica de Build rica, que propicia um avanço notável e agradável.
  14. ShadowOPanda
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Its not a 10/10 only because the lack os servers. Wonderfull arpg game. Best on the market on 09/23
  15. Hexen-Slayer
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    GRIM DAWN is by far the best DIABLO clone out there, yes, better than DIABLO II & III, better than TORCHLIGHT 2 and PATH OF EXILE.
    GRIM DAWN has a unique atmosphere and setting - post-apocalyptic fantasy with guns - unique classes (occultist, necromancer, etc.) and allows for dual-classing.
    The maps are hand crafted rather than procedurally generated - and you really can feel the    GRIM DAWN is by far the best DIABLO clone out there, yes, better than DIABLO II & III, better than TORCHLIGHT 2 and PATH OF EXILE.
    GRIM DAWN has a unique atmosphere and setting - post-apocalyptic fantasy with guns - unique classes (occultist, necromancer, etc.) and allows for dual-classing.
    The maps are hand crafted rather than procedurally generated - and you really can feel the difference! Levels are not endless mazes trying to create the longest way from A to B, they feel like real places. The entire map is one whole open world, the only loading screens are some interiors.
    Monsters are varies and well-designed.
    Despite no randomized levels, GRIM DAWN never gets boring - I've spent 1000+ hours in this game, longer than in any of this type, and I just started a new playthrough.
    9 out of 9!    … Expand
  16. Blackwall
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    A diablo like that every fan must play. Similiar to Path of exile, but a lit bit better because the mechanics are easier to understand and there is no lag problems on multiplayer mode.
  17. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  18. ThaMoor88
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    This is a better Diablo 3 than the actually Diablo 3. I think a lot of the reviews will be about, how this is a successor to Diablo 2.
  19. fedec
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    El verdadero sucesor de Diablo 2. Largo, desafiante, con muchas posibilidades de personalización del personaje. Me pareció muy buena la idea de combinar dos clases.
    Gran variedad de armas y sets para encontrar. Unos mapas muy grandes para explorar y gran cantidad de jefes y misiones. Tiene una kinestética en los combates perfecta.
    Si lo jugas con amigos lo vas a disfrutar mucho más.    El verdadero sucesor de Diablo 2. Largo, desafiante, con muchas posibilidades de personalización del personaje. Me pareció muy buena la idea de combinar dos clases.
    Gran variedad de armas y sets para encontrar. Unos mapas muy grandes para explorar y gran cantidad de jefes y misiones. Tiene una kinestética en los combates perfecta.
    Si lo jugas con amigos lo vas a disfrutar mucho más.
    ARPG recomendadísimo    … Expand
  20. Specter117
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Best ARPG out there. There are so many things you can juggle to perfect your build it's insane. It's a decent challenge even on veteran difficulty and keeps you on your toes. Story wise it's all right, nothing spectacular, but the notes you find in the game are really well written in my opinion, and offers a nice backstory to what happened in each area. If you like ARPG's you need to playBest ARPG out there. There are so many things you can juggle to perfect your build it's insane. It's a decent challenge even on veteran difficulty and keeps you on your toes. Story wise it's all right, nothing spectacular, but the notes you find in the game are really well written in my opinion, and offers a nice backstory to what happened in each area. If you like ARPG's you need to play this game.

    The people that give this game a negative review are out of their minds or only play **** Blizzard games and PoE.    … Expand
  21. etherblade
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    Absolutely solid ARPG. Lots of fun and a relief to play given that it has no DRM/always online mode. I jump between Diablo 3 and GD when I want a relaxed ARPG fix.
  22. Bushido_DZ95
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    This game turned out to be a pleasant surprise. In this game, literally everything is pleasant. Graphics, gameplay, music, plot.
    You can simply turn on music, podcast, YouTube videos in the background and play Grim Dawn.
  23. Slatetac
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    Better than Diablo IV, updates and bug fixes patched in often. These developers care about their game and won't try to steal your wallet to do so.
  24. ave
    May 16, 2016
    8
    One thing I really like in ARPGs is when you could play a "Pet Master" - simply summoning and directing your own wild bunch to take care of business while enjoying the scenery and hunting treasures. Grim Dawn is no stranger to that and it's a blast.

    I got the game in early access, so I had plenty of time to try out the classes, their flavor and several mix of them (a nice reminder of    One thing I really like in ARPGs is when you could play a "Pet Master" - simply summoning and directing your own wild bunch to take care of business while enjoying the scenery and hunting treasures. Grim Dawn is no stranger to that and it's a blast.

    I got the game in early access, so I had plenty of time to try out the classes, their flavor and several mix of them (a nice reminder of Titan Quest, that is still one of my favorite game).

    And once the game was finally released, it came with a new class, the Shaman, that just perfectly complement the Occultist to suit my shameless laid-back * style of play.

    So, if you want to give it a try, here are the foundations : start with the Occultist and develop the Familiar and Hellhound branches ; when you reach level 10, jump to the Shaman and go for the Briarthorn branch. You can complement these three with one or two other skills you might find useful or enjoyable. For the devotions, start with Shepherd's Crook.

    The balance between "class" and "skill" levels is up to you. On my own, I usually spend 2 points in the Class (for character stats) and 1 point a Skill ; and sometimes saving points for later. But with the Spirit Guide that can help you re-spec your skills, you can do as you please.

    What you will do most of the time is send your creatures to scout places and eventually attract or attack foes. So bind a key with Pet Attack and be sure that at least Hellhound then Briarthorn are set to Aggressive. What you choose to do with you character (close combat, ranged combat...) is up to you since it matters only 5 to 10% of the time ; you really can experiment here with any combination of weapons, armors and components.

    Nevertheless, since no "build" is made perfect, you might encounter some resistance with "infuriated" enemies than can steal a percentage of your pets' health (thus creating a stasis in combat) ; and of course, champions and bosses - not mentioning, champions that can summon infuriated creatures.

    * Some might say that this style of play is not very ARPG-y since you don't have to frantically click your mouse to hit enemies like in the good old days, but merely give orders to your faithful minions to carry on the good word. Well, since I've been playing ARPGs since Diablo, I consider this style of play a well deserved treat.    … Expand
  25. Toiletfinger
    Mar 27, 2016
    8
    I got the GOG version. I have always kinda enjoyed Diablo Clones. For whatever reason this one has just grabbed me. Really addictive and solid story/ game play. Easy enough to jump into and strategic enough to keep me engaged. I did not expect to like it this much.
  26. cylentstorm
    Jul 14, 2023
    8
    Seven years later, and Grim Dawn still beats Diablo at its own game. Welcome to Cairn.
  27. HermanHum
    Aug 2, 2016
    8
    Very addictive and what Diablo 3 should have been. This does everything right and has more depth than Diablo 3. Very good value and the best RPG around.
  28. Fra-k
    Feb 26, 2016
    8
    a good old-fashioned single player arpg. very similar to titan quest with graphic improvement + reputation/factions.
    but nothing really new.
    the genre needs innovation...
  29. Barnews
    Feb 25, 2016
    8
    Grim Dawn is a game. And it is very good game. It is an action RPG with dark atmosphere, good itemization and many ways how to build your character.

    Game rewards exploring. There are many places to find and a lot of hidden locations and treasures. It is not time consuming like Path of Exile nor oversimplified like Diablo 3. It is more like old Titan Quest and it runs on its game engine    Grim Dawn is a game. And it is very good game. It is an action RPG with dark atmosphere, good itemization and many ways how to build your character.

    Game rewards exploring. There are many places to find and a lot of hidden locations and treasures. It is not time consuming like Path of Exile nor oversimplified like Diablo 3. It is more like old Titan Quest and it runs on its game engine (but enhanced) and uses its mechanics (Also enhanced)

    Even if it is very similiar to Titan Quest, there are many enhancements. For example devotion system. WIth it you can specialize your character and improve it even more. There this faction system and crafting system which both add posibilities to make your character stronger.

    PROS
    - Itemization, Equipment,
    - Crafting, Factions
    - Skills, Leveling
    - Devotion + Multiclass system
    - Graphics, Music

    CONS
    - Sometimes you say: Hey that model of monster is like it was in titan quest. Or something like that. But if you didnt played titan quest, then there is no problem.
    - Some things were better in old TItan Quest. For example music, story and overall adventure in Titan Quest were fantastic and epic. Grim dawn is not so good in these parts of game.    … Expand
  30. muzmuz
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    A complex, high-quality, content-packed ARPG fans of its genre absolutely don't want to miss.
  31. IanKane
    May 2, 2016
    8
    This game is pretty darn good. The only thing that really held it back from being a Diablo killer was not having procedural dungeons and creatures. Too bad, but maybe next time. Still, a great game though.
  32. Corvdb1992
    Feb 25, 2016
    8
    Grim Dawn is quite the typical ARPG, but it does something to make it stand out from the others. Usually I become all too aware of the monotony of playing an ARPG after playing for a while, but somehow in Grim Dawn that's okay. I keep going, I keep pressing the few buttons I need to press in order slay yet another massive horde of monsters. I suppose Grim Dawn has the two most vitalGrim Dawn is quite the typical ARPG, but it does something to make it stand out from the others. Usually I become all too aware of the monotony of playing an ARPG after playing for a while, but somehow in Grim Dawn that's okay. I keep going, I keep pressing the few buttons I need to press in order slay yet another massive horde of monsters. I suppose Grim Dawn has the two most vital components of a good ARPG down really well; impactful and satisfying combat and just the right amount of loot to keep you hunting for more.

    As I said, I am aware that I'm pressing the same buttons over and over again... but it's so satisfying and the numbers get progressively bigger! That's what makes a good ARPG.    … Expand
  33. BunnyTuttle
    Jul 6, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The amount of fun I had with my brothers on LAN is worth it (That's the short version.).
    Once, I save a family and other time I decided to let them die. Ran into few nemesis, was fun dying over and over till we came up with a good strategy and changing "build" to be able to beat it. Joined a "faction" only to find they are controlled by extremists. Charging into "weaklings" enemies and tear them apart. Charging into tough bosses, only to be tore apart. I

    Now, if they can fix some bugs here and there (especially for multiplayer or LAN).    … Expand
  34. Grayscale
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    I'll make this short and sweet. If you're a diablo fan you will like this game, you may not love it, but in my opinion it is better than diablo 3 AND for a fraction of the price (25 dollars currently). If you're not a diablo fan, great, you have no expectations and will likely enjoy this game. For the price, the game play and the replay ability it is a solid game that deserves your timeI'll make this short and sweet. If you're a diablo fan you will like this game, you may not love it, but in my opinion it is better than diablo 3 AND for a fraction of the price (25 dollars currently). If you're not a diablo fan, great, you have no expectations and will likely enjoy this game. For the price, the game play and the replay ability it is a solid game that deserves your time and your money.… Expand
  35. Nebukarr
    Jan 3, 2017
    8
    If you like Diablo II more than Diablo III and Path of Exile, Grim Dawn is just the right thing for you.

    For me, the most important indicator is always whether I can not stop playing the game. And Grim Dawn makes me an addict! Damn it... Pros: + There are many similarities to Diablo2 (especially the music !!) as well as Titan Quest (which is made by the same team) + Very well    If you like Diablo II more than Diablo III and Path of Exile, Grim Dawn is just the right thing for you.

    For me, the most important indicator is always whether I can not stop playing the game. And Grim Dawn makes me an addict! Damn it...

    Pros:
    + There are many similarities to Diablo2 (especially the music !!) as well as Titan Quest (which is made by the same team)
    + Very well implemented spiral of leveling and grinding, you never get too many items (and especially no dull "daily legendaries" like D3)
    + A variety of items to craft, a nice selection of talents and specializations
    + Devotion (something like a "religion") is a very cool skill element, especially since you can bound it to abilities (which you can then also level, similar to gemstones in PoE)
    + The dual class system produces very interesting char builds
    + The story is even more than just "click-away textlines"!

    Cons:
    - It sometimes has its longueurs and partially empty areas (maybe only on "normal game mode")
    - Damage values ​​are not fully optimized: Often you run through monster hordes without taking any damage, only to get a one-hit from the boss (IMO those "final hits" are not clearly predictable)
    - Hits, magic and other abilities are not quite as impressive as in Diablo3 (Blizzard still is leading in this category)

    Conclusion: Grim Dawn is a very good Hack-n-Slay game - one of the old school. I even liked it more than Age of Conan and Torchlight. For me, it is on a par with Path of Exile and Titan Quest.    … Expand
  36. Krzych
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Already a classic in the genre. Grim Dawn is considered among the very best games of this type, and rightfully so. It builds upon it's Titan Quest foundations and improves upon almost every aspect. The setting is done beautifully, soundtrack is great, gameplay is addictive and all the mechanics are well thought and rewarding. This is one of the very few games that can keep you playing evenAlready a classic in the genre. Grim Dawn is considered among the very best games of this type, and rightfully so. It builds upon it's Titan Quest foundations and improves upon almost every aspect. The setting is done beautifully, soundtrack is great, gameplay is addictive and all the mechanics are well thought and rewarding. This is one of the very few games that can keep you playing even after finishing main story, which by itself is very good as well, though manages to have unsatisfying endings for both base game (especially) and expansion, but Ashes of Malmouth finally finishes the story properly instead if cutting it suddenly without any real ending like the base game does. There is a lot of secondary content to find along the way and a lot to read, artistically the game is very good. It was great when playing with second person through LAN. There are two very significant flaws though. One is that if you play in multiplayer like I did in LAN, due to dialogue system that gives you a choice that has consequences, only one player can talk with an NPC at a time, but choices and accepting/delivering quests applies to all characters in group. So essentially you have to read dialogues to other person, because both players cannot display them at the same time, and once quest is accepted the dialogue is gone. Another big flaw of the game is the ancient engine that is completely singlethreaded, meaning that even if you have high-end overclocked CPU, you are still going to suffer from massive performance issues during more intensive and dense scenes because game simply cannot utilize your resources. This is understandable for old games like Titan Quest, but Grim Dawn has 2016 release date. Though on the other hand, all games of this type are having exactly the same issue, just like all MMOs for example, with Diablo 3 being the only exception. Game itself is a 9, it does exactly what a game of this genre is supposed/expected to do and combining that with some considerable artistic/narrative qualities, but aforementioned issues are too extreme to ignore.… Expand
  37. RagingPoet
    Nov 2, 2017
    8
    Grim Dawn is pretty much darker Titan Quest with some additional features which is good. The only serious drawback is that difficulty is a bit too low at Normal-Elite, especially on 2nd+ playthrough, when you have a lot of good gear from previous characters.
  38. ToPP_
    Sep 3, 2018
    8
    В общем и целом 8,5 из 10

    Объективно: Из плюсов в порядке убывания качества: - Дизайн уровней. Я люблю автогенерируемые уровни и понимаю, что вручную можно сделать лучше, но всего на один раз. Но всё же - здесь, хоть уровни и не уникальны для каждого нового прохождения, но все равно сделаны хорошо. Что понимаю по сделанными хорошо? Уровни вдоволь забитые деталями, как мелкими, так и    В общем и целом 8,5 из 10

    Объективно:

    Из плюсов в порядке убывания качества:
    - Дизайн уровней. Я люблю автогенерируемые уровни и понимаю, что вручную можно сделать лучше, но всего на один раз. Но всё же - здесь, хоть уровни и не уникальны для каждого нового прохождения, но все равно сделаны хорошо. Что понимаю по сделанными хорошо? Уровни вдоволь забитые деталями, как мелкими, так и крупными. Наличие секретов. Много минибоссов, подбоссов, пещер, тайников. Где-то непроходимые зоны с "лавой". Равномерное распределение монстров с достаточной плотностью и количеством. Я не встречал откровенных "пустынь". Это меня очень расстраивало в титан квесте, в 3ем акте и в новом, выпущенном в 2018 году. Здесь такого нет.
    - Антураж. Удачно выбранный сеттинг, подкрепленный достаточно убедительным визуальным рядом и стилем. Из ружбайки по нечисти стрелять прям очень нравится.
    - Классический, но оттого не менее увлекательный геймплей. Для фанатов титан квеста, диабло 2/3.
    - Звук приятный, особенно музыкальные темы. Хотя все же к 80му часу уже приелось.
    - Графика не лучшая на свете, но оставляет приятные впечатления.
    - На мой взгляд очень даже неплохая система крафта.
    - на 2018 год запланированно второе дополнение, т.е. 2 года игре и она поддерживается.
    - Купил за что-то типа 600 рублей с сюжетным дополнением. Делим на 120 отыгранных часов - получаем 5 рублей в час за такое удовольствие. Игра оправдана по стоимости, более чем.

    Из минусов:

    - Маловато разнообразия монстров, честно говоря они приедаются и не знаю почему, но именно в этой игре мне это особенно заметно. (Как и в титан квесте своё время.)
    - Редко, но бывают визуальные лаги с тенями в игре. Возможно это из-за движка, которому ого-го уже лет.

    В общем рекомендую как для знакомства с жанром, так и для любителей жанра. Не вижу причин, по которым можно пожалеть о покупке. От игры можно устать, как и от любой другой, но это скорее от человека зависит.    … Expand
  39. Rakshasa
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Only problem is that atmosphere and areas can be improved otherwise one of the best of this genre
  40. C45513
    Jan 13, 2021
    8
    Excellent ARPG. Slower and more methodical than something like Diablo 3 or Path of Exile. Really spooky. Extensive character development/build options.
  41. pedraww
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    One of the best Diablo-like games I've ever seen. The only negative point I can see is the length of the campaign. It's not short, but it could be bigger.
  42. cezar88augusto
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    It is a hack and slash style RPG game. Not the best I've ever played in my life, but it made me spend about 50 hours trying to finish it. Easy gameplay, lots of equipment, normal and not very rich story. It's a game to invest little money, because you get bored quickly, however, I recommend it.
  43. Misterdiony
    May 17, 2021
    8
    Grim Dawn is a great ARPG / Hack & Slash game. The graphics are enjoyable and the gameplay is comparable to other old-school games like Diablo. I just started and boom, suddenly over 100 hours in game.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. yosa1
    Jun 7, 2016
    4
    This game is dull, it has no life,its a sea of mobs through a web like corridor with some character building and loot; sounds like diablo 2 but it isn't. An rpg needs a sense of adventure, a good rpg sets a land filled with interactions and choice, this is just one long kill grindfest with only one sort of town area, little do but sell your crap and head back out. The grafix and sound areThis game is dull, it has no life,its a sea of mobs through a web like corridor with some character building and loot; sounds like diablo 2 but it isn't. An rpg needs a sense of adventure, a good rpg sets a land filled with interactions and choice, this is just one long kill grindfest with only one sort of town area, little do but sell your crap and head back out. The grafix and sound are great, but what I care about is gameplay, design, mechanics and fun.… Expand
  82. greenprell
    May 31, 2021
    4
    Unbalanced talents, classes, and difficulty make this a frustrating and tedious playthrough. Unlocked abilities are redundant and boring. Environments would benefit from much more variation and less retread of the ‘blighted landscape’ trope.
  83. Geralt123
    Nov 2, 2020
    4
    Can't believe why this game is so overhyped.

    The only thing you will do is click yourself to death. So repetetive, I can't believe how anyone can find this exciting. Graphics mediocre at best. Cheap dialogues, no story. Menus look like from 1994. The general art style is good, music too. This game is just plain boring, so I returned it. I played Divinity 2 and Pathfinder    Can't believe why this game is so overhyped.

    The only thing you will do is click yourself to death. So repetetive, I can't believe how anyone can find this exciting.

    Graphics mediocre at best.

    Cheap dialogues, no story.

    Menus look like from 1994.

    The general art style is good, music too.

    This game is just plain boring, so I returned it. I played Divinity 2 and Pathfinder Kingmaker, these games have a complex and exiting story!

    Honestly, this game seems to be for RPG nerds who want to experiment with their build, but that is not enough for me.    … Expand
  84. Izoeros
    May 3, 2022
    4
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  85. KinimodYunmi
    Mar 11, 2023
    4
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  86. Wiebe
    Feb 27, 2020
    3
    B title with bad acting and story that put me off to much to really get into this game
  87. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    2
    Overrated Diablo Clone. Deserves probably around a 6-7, but i had to counter the fanbois and the game's developers inflating the score...

    Production values are pretty low, and has quite a lot of bugs. It also gets boring fast. The visuals are bad, and unless you have nothing else to play or are addicted to ARPG grinds, you will drop this very soon. Unless you are a die hard Diablo    Overrated Diablo Clone. Deserves probably around a 6-7, but i had to counter the fanbois and the game's developers inflating the score...

    Production values are pretty low, and has quite a lot of bugs. It also gets boring fast. The visuals are bad, and unless you have nothing else to play or are addicted to ARPG grinds, you will drop this very soon.

    Unless you are a die hard Diablo clone fan, avoid.    … Expand
  88. SethEvandor
    Jan 23, 2017
    2
    Pretty junk, boring hack and slash. The notes with lore you find are actually interesting, but god I went through one difficulty and basically then had no good skills to take, I kinda reached a peak and just stopped enjoying the game, I did everything on the first difficulty. I even took skills to deal with several enemies better.

    The devotion skill system is a mess, not only is it    Pretty junk, boring hack and slash. The notes with lore you find are actually interesting, but god I went through one difficulty and basically then had no good skills to take, I kinda reached a peak and just stopped enjoying the game, I did everything on the first difficulty. I even took skills to deal with several enemies better.

    The devotion skill system is a mess, not only is it overly complicated, but only a few specific constellations were actually useful for me. I found myself taking resists and boosting my damage multipliers to the point where it's barely worth it, just because the only other decent option was health and health regen, and these constellations are all over the tree. There was no good way to reach the constellations with the heavy requirements without a bunch of completely useless **** and guess what, the fat constellations aren't even that good for my char. Perhaps this was some end-game stuff but I got so bored and the devotion points for my char were so worthless once I got the kraken and my slow/freeze resist. What is the point of making your own char? It just screamed at me to make a char which specialized in bleeding damage or wear a shield or wear an axe. And I really hate games which do this. Oh, and 18 offense or defense is pretty worthless, no matter where it is. Why do some constellations/starter points have entirely useless nodes while others don't?

    Honestly, the class system itself I really loved, if only the skills and constellations were more balanced for multiclass system then this could of been an enjoyable game.

    Btw, I would of liked if I could hide components and food, that **** is really annoying when you're fighting 5/6 elites.

    I guess I'll say Grim Dawn has what Diablo 3 doesn't, but what Diablo 3 does well Grim Dawn doesn't have. Diablo 3 is better.    … Expand
  89. hardkotian
    Dec 13, 2016
    1
    Grim Yawn. Extremely boring, low-budget indie Titan Quest descendant without plot, cutscenes, or voiced dialogues. For pensioners of Diablo 2 only. Blah.
  90. Nerevarinho
    Jul 6, 2021
    1
    Full controller support my A$$! I even activated non-Steam controller mode in the settings, its not working. UI is too small, i am playing it on my TV screen in only 2k something resolution. I did the UI resize slider to max, in the menu its slightly better, but on game start on top left there was a info box so small, it was useless. Maybe this is why the port on Xbox is taking so long,Full controller support my A$$! I even activated non-Steam controller mode in the settings, its not working. UI is too small, i am playing it on my TV screen in only 2k something resolution. I did the UI resize slider to max, in the menu its slightly better, but on game start on top left there was a info box so small, it was useless. Maybe this is why the port on Xbox is taking so long, because the things cant get done right.
    Another thing, the intro has white subtitles on white flashing scenes, which makes the text not readable.
    I may remove the criticism when a good Xbox port finally comes out.    … Expand
  91. Deaden
    Aug 5, 2020
    1
    Honestly, I'm still feeling in an empty phase for filling my ARPG thirst while playing this game. It feels nothing to find my embrace like I found in Diablo 2 or PoE. 'till waiting for Diablo 4, I could bare another ARPG game.

    Anyway, if you cannot find anything to play like me, this game is a cheap alternative to spend some time. Also, in this game, there is unnecessary many of    Honestly, I'm still feeling in an empty phase for filling my ARPG thirst while playing this game. It feels nothing to find my embrace like I found in Diablo 2 or PoE. 'till waiting for Diablo 4, I could bare another ARPG game.

    Anyway, if you cannot find anything to play like me, this game is a cheap alternative to spend some time.

    Also, in this game, there is unnecessary many of stats added on every items. As you see there is a simple item which gives you 15% + 300hp when drops below 20%. That's hilarious. Think that, the game' DEVs think they are doing a best hardcore aRPG ever that could be possible. Actually that's a doltishne** but nothing else. Making more complexity is not meaning of doing good game. It's just showing how they are trying to beat other aRPGs but swindle. Some players are thinking this game is providing new things and variety of choices. It's a delusion guys! it's a delusion which you want to make yourself believe! On the other hand, game is good for it's price I admit. Which is only reason I keep play but I know the truth and I'm not lying myself. This game is not better for an aRPG at all. In reality, it's a mess game.    … Expand
  92. Qgal5kap
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Grim Dawn. Extremely boring!!!!! It's a low-budget, indie Titan Quest rip off, without plot, cutscenes, or voiced dialogues. I could take about 45 minutes before I uninstalled it
  93. Timmiiii
    May 2, 2016
    0
    I am beyond bored playing this. Diablo rip off. Why people like this baffles me, I am more into Divinity Orginal Sin ..................................................
  94. JS99
    Apr 14, 2016
    0
    Does not have full controller support as advertised only partial support. I purchased it to use with a controller. You cannot access multiple skill bars which you will need near end game. K&M users get this. If it functioned as advertised I would give it a 6 or 7.
  95. CesarV
    Apr 22, 2021
    0
    An amazing game held back by a lack of updates and recurring bugs that never get fixed, together with a hostile community that lashes against any suggestions for improvement.
  96. ThePesmergia
    Mar 20, 2019
    0
    Horrid game. It literally has no endgame. When you hit level 100, you will have nothing stronger to kill, and will be running crucible for better gear, for absolutely no reason, because there's no other challenges.

    Crucible is the only endgame, it's the best spot to farm gear, so there's no reason to do rogue dungeons, or anything else. Trash game, and a pure cash grab.
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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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