Grim Dawn

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 818 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 57 out of 818
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. prudenzano23286
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    Grim Dawn is the best arpg of all time. It has Offline Mode and also great mods on nexusmods. Love playing necro. Better than everything Blizzard ever made.
  8. kons93
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    one of the best ARPG games, recommend all dlcs, they really improve the game. i wish it had some things like paragon and legendary gems in d3 to improve endgame a bit
  9. cylentstorm
    Jul 14, 2023
    8
    Seven years later, and Grim Dawn still beats Diablo at its own game. Welcome to Cairn.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. xvvolf
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Still the king of arpg's. Receiving updates still after all these years. No live service needed, has a full offline mode. No macro-transactions or $100 (CAD) price tag. Price + gameplay = years of enjoyment still.
  13. 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.
  14. KinimodYunmi
    Mar 11, 2023
    4
    I´m out of energy
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  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. muzmuz
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    A complex, high-quality, content-packed ARPG fans of its genre absolutely don't want to miss.
  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. 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.
  22. Kunray
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    Overall, I really liked the look, the atmosphere, and the story behind.
    I recommend giving it a try.
  23. Izoeros
    May 3, 2022
    4
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  24. balooo666
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    amazing game far better than diablo 3 and 2 remake this gem should be a barometer for all ARPG's
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. LiedVogel
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    I like the dark tone and it reminds me a bit of Diablo and Dark Alliance.
    Best thing about this so far I think is the dual class system and The Crucible.
    The unique thing of this game is The Crucible since it allows you to level up your character pretty darn quicks.This game is another favorite to add to the list and looooooooooads of fun to play. ^.^
  28. 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
  29. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  30. jmpessanha
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Perfect gameplay, interesting LORE, great ambience, diversity of maps, monsters, classes, items, everything. The spiritual successor to Titan Quest & Diablo 2. Everything that ARPG's old school players needed in this decade.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. Tk4Bullet
    May 29, 2021
    10
    A very good hack-n-slash with plenty of unlockables and secret spots to discover. The game allows you to create a hybrid of two classes which you choose at the beginning of a game. As far as I rememeber you can choose from 9 "Masteries", and then at lvl 10, you choose a second Mastery, and they create one class (i.e. Oathkeeper and Soldier --> Warlord). I'm aready at lvl 50, at aroundA very good hack-n-slash with plenty of unlockables and secret spots to discover. The game allows you to create a hybrid of two classes which you choose at the beginning of a game. As far as I rememeber you can choose from 9 "Masteries", and then at lvl 10, you choose a second Mastery, and they create one class (i.e. Oathkeeper and Soldier --> Warlord). I'm aready at lvl 50, at around 30-40 hrs of playtime. There is plenty of weapons, gems and upgrades you can apply to your weapons and from restoring shrines you also get devotion points to further upgrade your hero and your skills.… Expand
  35. Vulgrim
    May 26, 2021
    10
    As a Titan Quest fan, I couldn't pass by this title indifferently. So far, I am very happy with the purchase (after playing 2 hours I bought the add-on right away) and you can see that the statement that "TQ was taken and made an even better game with new mechanics" is absolutely true.
    The game encourages exploration due to the many hidden places. At the same time, it is less linear than    As a Titan Quest fan, I couldn't pass by this title indifferently. So far, I am very happy with the purchase (after playing 2 hours I bought the add-on right away) and you can see that the statement that "TQ was taken and made an even better game with new mechanics" is absolutely true.
    The game encourages exploration due to the many hidden places. At the same time, it is less linear than Titan Quest.
    The very familiar character development system has been pleasantly spiced up with constellations, which together with the addition have a strong influence on the character and it is worth stopping there a bit and rethinking the development of our constellation.
    Personally, I am very pleased with the illusions of equipment that allow you to change the appearance of items to others that have already been met. This way, we don't have to worry anymore about having to throw away the old wide-brimmed hat because we've found some weird wreath that doesn't match the look. A few moments and a handful of coins and the look was changed.
    The world is interestingly constructed, and the plot is so good that you want to read the notes you find. And just for reading notes is also exp.
    The last (but not the only) thing worth paying attention to for a moment is the faction system that determines relationships with groups. Technically, it is based on completing tasks to be able to perform new, more interesting ones, and access to better equipment at the factional merchant. The counter works the opposite for monsters. Depending on the group, they don't like us more and more, for which we get the possibility of additional rebirths (in the case of a special difficulty mode where we only have one life).
    I recommend hack'n'slash fans, hat, revolvers, occultism and a good soundtrack.    … Expand
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. TheTownDrunk
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    GRIM DAWN is the best Action-RPG out there, hands down. Forget DIABLO II, forget TORCHLIGHT II, forget PATH OF EXILE, forget HADES, this is it!
    Firstly: the semi-open world is hand crafted which makes it look more like a real place instead of those randomly generated maze worlds. And no, it does not affect replayability, doing the same mazes with a few different turns in DIABLO is not    GRIM DAWN is the best Action-RPG out there, hands down. Forget DIABLO II, forget TORCHLIGHT II, forget PATH OF EXILE, forget HADES, this is it!
    Firstly: the semi-open world is hand crafted which makes it look more like a real place instead of those randomly generated maze worlds. And no, it does not affect replayability, doing the same mazes with a few different turns in DIABLO is not great either. There's so many secrets and optional crypts here, it gives SKYRIM a run for its money.
    The monster types are superb and there's so many of them where other ARPGs lack variety. I lover the world and the setting, it's pure post-apocalyptic dark fantasy, gritty and without the stupid cartoonish look of TORCHLIGHT or DIABLO 3. None of the light-heartedness, it's DARK, just the way I like my fantasy. That's another huge plus.
    The class system is unique: pick one at level 2 and another (if you like) at level 10 to create a new class, then take skills from each branch. Love it.
    Weapons and armor are a mix of classic fantasy (plate armor, swords, morning stars) and 18/19th century (Western style dusters, blunderbusses, six-shooters and shotguns). The mix really works here. I've beaten the game 6 times already, and unlike the DIABLO series, I keep coming back to this and finding new hidden areas, new items and new monsters that I missed on previous playthroughs.
    The DLCs range from awesome (ASHES OF MELMOUTH) to good (CRUCIBLE, an excellent leveling tool) to meh (FORGOTTEN GODS - new Oathkeep class is great, but the desert sucks), still all worth a buy.    … Expand
  39. LittleBigTruth
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    I freaking love this game! I never expected to get hooked on it, tbh. I got it with skepticism it's gonna be another dull-fest akin to Path of Exile, but nope. Story got me hooked right off the bet, I live the visuals, love the combat, passive skill tree, double class system. I love how different various zones are. Music can be a bit daunting and sound effects of the menu a bit tacky, butI freaking love this game! I never expected to get hooked on it, tbh. I got it with skepticism it's gonna be another dull-fest akin to Path of Exile, but nope. Story got me hooked right off the bet, I live the visuals, love the combat, passive skill tree, double class system. I love how different various zones are. Music can be a bit daunting and sound effects of the menu a bit tacky, but I overlook that for all the pros the game has to offer.
    Love the DLCs, especially Ashes of Malmouth - very immersive story, zones are fantastic.
    Great game for anyone who like ARPGs!    … Expand
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. amontillado
    Jan 4, 2021
    9
    First things first: this game doesn't hold your hand. Secondly, it's immersive as hell. You come into a shattered world, at first, seemingly being ripped apart by a singular faction, the usual baddies that you have to chop, shoot, peck, flame, and just all around wreck their stuff. But midway through, you find another faction is at it too, wanting to add their portion of misery. Now, youFirst things first: this game doesn't hold your hand. Secondly, it's immersive as hell. You come into a shattered world, at first, seemingly being ripped apart by a singular faction, the usual baddies that you have to chop, shoot, peck, flame, and just all around wreck their stuff. But midway through, you find another faction is at it too, wanting to add their portion of misery. Now, you can pay attention to the clues, because you aren't outright told what all is happening, you get it in portions. This is good storytelling, no exposition buffet, dumped on your lap.

    So while you're getting a good helping of plot, you battle enemies. Standard stuff you may think. Least I did at first, grew up on D2 LOD and dabbled in Torchlight 2, so it seemed straightforward. But then, then you go to pick your class (which starts at level 5, not straight away - the people know thing or two about easing you into the gameplay) and you have several different classes to pick from, and if you got the DLC, you get a second class to choose from starting at level 10, to make a third class. Then it hits you, oh man, it isn't going to be as simple as click-until-it-dies. No, no you have to think about how you want to flavor click-until-it-dies.

    Now as you're pondering these choices, you see these levels and all this loot dropping, cause you figure the game is really generous and this seems to be pretty rich and wonderfully done level design for a rogue-like, but it isn't a roguelike. No, people took time and effort to design the levels, from the look to how you the player should experience it. And goddamn did they hit it out of the park! Not only did the good people doing god's work at Crate Entertainment know a thing or two about level design, but they knew how you were probably feeling as you're progressing. Usually you get tossed into the deep end, a whole bunch of crap thrown at you at once, but then the level opens up, breathes a little, before you wade into the next bunch of hell. And oh man, hell is where we are.

    From the journal snippets, to letters, to orders, you get a sense of what this world was like when hell-broke-loose. You get a sense and it logically makes sense, how people reacted to seeing their world fall apart. And you think, oh man this is great, but I guess I can skip it. And sure, you can, but one of the things that's helpful is that when you ever wonder about what should be motivating you as you move along in this world, what keeps your character wanting to wade into the mess again, these letters, journals, detailing how everyday people, how their world has been interrupted by a bunch of jackoffs who's only reason, it seems, to invade in the first place is that they were bored of their realm of existence and have no qualms ripping humanity a new one. But not today!

    So, as you progress, adding spells and skills to fireoff in a middle of a fight, navigating twisting, richly textured environments that pay you big time for exploring, the loot, the loot! The loot becomes an element of a fight, so much drops that you have to pick it up just so you can see some more baddies to fight. And oh man, the diversity and the richness of the enemies, my god, there has to be like 70 - 90 different enemies! No recycling of behaviours, with different factions having different units that have unique styles that you have to learn and adapt to. And each fight takes on its own tempo, some you can breeze, others become a frantic, to the knife's edge. Each fight progresses and builds, so by the time you are coming to the end, the fights are bigger, more intense, and everything, everything you have been learning, adapting is building up to these end fights.

    And then it htis you. This has been well-designed. This game was made with care, attention, with detail, with love. The game designers and everyone at Crate Entertainment loved what they were making and keep adding to. And they understand what they made. These people are magnificent.

    Do yourself a favor, if you like ARPGs or hell, just want a good, rich game with intricate gameplay and a good story, this is it. Buy it, play it, love it.    … Expand
  43. Torgall
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Remarkable title that helps me quench the thirst for some good role-playing hack and slash game. Over the years I still played Diablo II but let's be honest, it's really old. Grim dawn brings back good memories with it's dark setting and nice gameplay. The class system that allows you to combine two of them is very fun and makes for better re-playability.
  44. 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
  45. gnapm
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    The very best of its genre. This is what you get with a team that loves what they're doing.
    Still playing 4 years after
  46. 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
  47. Nikani
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    Grim Dawn это то чего так долго ждали любители Diabo 2 LoD, мрачная, интересный сюжет, много вещей, разновидность монстров, музыка, разновидность классов, можно группировать классы персонажей. Это практически Diablo 2 remastered!!! Единственное чего хватает, это онлайна, полноценного как этот реализовано в Diablo 3. Я обожаю эту игру и с нетерпением жду Grim Dawn 2! Удачи разработчикам.Grim Dawn это то чего так долго ждали любители Diabo 2 LoD, мрачная, интересный сюжет, много вещей, разновидность монстров, музыка, разновидность классов, можно группировать классы персонажей. Это практически Diablo 2 remastered!!! Единственное чего хватает, это онлайна, полноценного как этот реализовано в Diablo 3. Я обожаю эту игру и с нетерпением жду Grim Dawn 2! Удачи разработчикам.

    Grim Dawn is what Diabo 2 LoD fans have been waiting for for so long, a dark, interesting plot, a lot of things, a kind of monsters, music, a kind of classes, you can group character classes. It's practically Diablo 2 remastered !!! The only thing missing is online, full-fledged like this is implemented in Diablo 3. I love this game and am looking forward to Grim Dawn 2! Good luck to the developers.    … Expand
  48. pongkrit03
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Definitely Diablo 2 successor, it even went beyond that with two classes combination and the star system. It allows you to craft (buff) skill like never before. The possibility of builds is huge to the point It put Diablo 3 to shame. The dark atmosphere is right on point. Music is awesome too. COOP/ PVP you name it. Endless dungeon ?, yes it has with cheap DLC. I don't see any flaw inDefinitely Diablo 2 successor, it even went beyond that with two classes combination and the star system. It allows you to craft (buff) skill like never before. The possibility of builds is huge to the point It put Diablo 3 to shame. The dark atmosphere is right on point. Music is awesome too. COOP/ PVP you name it. Endless dungeon ?, yes it has with cheap DLC. I don't see any flaw in this game at all. In my opinion this game is perfect in every way, like ARPG in dream.

    In sum, I played a lot of ARPG, POE too and I have to say Grim dawn is the best ARPG I've ever played. The game also has good controller support. I strongly recommend this game to every hardcore ARPG out there, and buy them all dlc so you can have 3 more classes.    … Expand
  49. ceff
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best ARPG on the market right now, it makes things so rewarding that you cannot stop playing. Buid, skill tree, class combination, all of this make GD an unique experience that I was looking for since Diablo 2. For all of those D2 orphans, this the the game you should be playing right now, it fills the gap between D2 and D4, which we have no idea when it will come out. IThis is by far the best ARPG on the market right now, it makes things so rewarding that you cannot stop playing. Buid, skill tree, class combination, all of this make GD an unique experience that I was looking for since Diablo 2. For all of those D2 orphans, this the the game you should be playing right now, it fills the gap between D2 and D4, which we have no idea when it will come out. I tried PoE, but I don't feel combat so rewarding as GD. Also GD is less complex than PoE ins many aspects, making GD a better experience in my opnion. I reach level 100 with 3 different classes, and I'm going to my 4th. Don't miss GD.… Expand
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. brozermanik
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    GamePlay 11/10
    Visual 8/10
    Audio 8/10
    UI/Controls 8/10
    Story 8/10
    Overall 9/10

    Best Diablo 2 experience you can get
  53. Rakshasa
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Only problem is that atmosphere and areas can be improved otherwise one of the best of this genre
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. Aeolian
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Pros:
    + Gorgeous graphics
    + Atmosphere
    + The freedom of choosing classes and different combinations, experimenting with builds.
    + Real fun playing with all kinds of abilities
    + A lot of ground to cover (a lot)
    + Really fun playing it with a friend or friends

    Cons:
    - none . Honestly i can't think of anything negative to say about this game.
  58. malkowitch
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of the all time best ARPG. Plenty of possible classes combinations, long story if you want to visit everything and finish all the quests, good coop. You can't spend experience points without thinking ahead. The only real weakness is small skills tree. Some may take it as the advantage over other ARPG but those who played at least few ARPGs will look at this as a weak spot. WhatThis is one of the all time best ARPG. Plenty of possible classes combinations, long story if you want to visit everything and finish all the quests, good coop. You can't spend experience points without thinking ahead. The only real weakness is small skills tree. Some may take it as the advantage over other ARPG but those who played at least few ARPGs will look at this as a weak spot. What can't be denied game is worth the money you pay, same goes for expansions .… Expand
  59. Wiebe
    Feb 27, 2020
    3
    B title with bad acting and story that put me off to much to really get into this game
  60. 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.
  61. llookedfull
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    Много классов
    Много предметов
    Крафт
    Много секретов
    Приятный визуал
    Затягивает
  62. 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
  63. Klewer
    Aug 13, 2019
    10
    Coming in as a big Diablo 2 fan, heard good things about this and it's a very good ARPG. Solid mechanics and doesn't really stray too far from the formula. Good story and has that addictive gameplay that just jeeps you playing. Great game.
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. Arcane_Ape
    Apr 18, 2019
    9
    Grim Dawn has excellent class options and customization. Each class is fun to play with so many different ways to play. I like this game even more than Path of Exile and POE is a great game as well.
  67. madmax911
    Apr 14, 2019
    10
    First of. I dont give a 0 or 10 compared to all games. I give, in this case 10 for being probably the best ARPG i have played in like forever. I do think i had the same feeling playing Diablo 2 but definitely Diablo 3 even with the expansion and patches.
    This game is everything an ARPG should be. Switching between a season in D3 and then some PoE i can only say im done with those ARPG's.    First of. I dont give a 0 or 10 compared to all games. I give, in this case 10 for being probably the best ARPG i have played in like forever. I do think i had the same feeling playing Diablo 2 but definitely Diablo 3 even with the expansion and patches.
    This game is everything an ARPG should be. Switching between a season in D3 and then some PoE i can only say im done with those ARPG's. This game is amazing. I dont know what it was like at launch but this is just fantastic. If you look at the date im writing this review you can see its a while since launch. No bugs. Smooth graphics and great sound effects.
    So first of. Technically this game is running superbly.
    Story. Well you gotta read alot, not much voice acting except the main quests. So maybe i would drag it just a smidge down here but 9.5 isnt an option on Metacritic.
    Game play wise. Well here is where the epic fun begins. They managed (for me atleast) to create the perfect ARPG. The amount of talent builds and the way they are being build is truly amazing. D3 and PoE is lacking in this sense. Well they were good but Crate showed us how it really should be done. Dual class system works perfect. Also bear in mind they constantly listen to the community and makes proper balance to the builds.
    Speaking of community. Its really great. If you got a question or have and idea of a build. This community is very non toxic and helpful. Also im constantly on the VERY active "official" Discord channel and if no one is typing anything within atleast 5 minuttes. Then check your internet connection because you must be offline :D
    Back to the game. Sometimes its hard for me to figure out what makes some things truly great. I just know this game does it for me.
    Lastly i just want you guys to consider how few people with few resources made this masterpiece, is by itself a accomplishment worthy of going down in history.
    Buy this game. Support the team in any ways possible and hope for a fantastic future in this game or the next from these guys.    … Expand
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. nenaza
    Dec 5, 2018
    9
    In my opinion, the best ARPG I have played. Very fun and completely opposite to the streamline path that Diablo 3 takes.
  71. Aeryx
    Sep 20, 2018
    9
    It's a Diablo 3 game but so much better. Here, you get so much more action and rpg for a much better price. Fast-paced gameplay, more items, more enemies, a deep and engaging gear system and the optional crafting system that gets you really good items. Having played The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing and Diablo 3, I'd say Diablo 3 is the worst of the bunch by a long shot and GrimIt's a Diablo 3 game but so much better. Here, you get so much more action and rpg for a much better price. Fast-paced gameplay, more items, more enemies, a deep and engaging gear system and the optional crafting system that gets you really good items. Having played The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing and Diablo 3, I'd say Diablo 3 is the worst of the bunch by a long shot and Grim Dawn is tied to Van Helsing. The graphics is also impressive and gameplay depth is superb. It's getting a 9 because I found the story to be dark, but a too boring, predictable and linear, which made me care less for the characters. Grim dawn doesn't have excellent, well-written companions like Lady Katarina in Van Helsing, which I found to be a minus, but given the excellent gameplay, it's not a big issue. For an asking price of $30 dollars or less, during a sale, you are getting excellent value.… Expand
  72. 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
  73. kch3691
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Grim Dawn is an old school Action RPG with a focus on single player. There is a lot of content and theory crafting to be had here. Currently I have 230+ hours and plan on going back to it at a later date. Best game in the genre.
  74. michaelrediger
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    I've spent 300 hours playing this game and it has been insanely fun. There are tons of different items and weapons and the map is pretty big. The monsters look cool and there is a **** of replay value
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. GoneTomrrow
    Sep 23, 2017
    9
    Such a solid ARPG. Makes excellent use of the PathEngine and improves greatly on its predecessor Titan Quest AE. If you enjoyed the mechanics and UI of TQAE, then you will enjoy this incarnation. Please note that since I haven't tried multiplayer, I won't be commenting on that aspect.

    Pros: 1. A decent skill tree system, something sorely lacking in Diablo 3. Also reasonably cheap to    Such a solid ARPG. Makes excellent use of the PathEngine and improves greatly on its predecessor Titan Quest AE. If you enjoyed the mechanics and UI of TQAE, then you will enjoy this incarnation. Please note that since I haven't tried multiplayer, I won't be commenting on that aspect.

    Pros:
    1. A decent skill tree system, something sorely lacking in Diablo 3. Also reasonably cheap to buy back used skill points and change your build.

    2. Masteries make for a huge variety of classes unlike the wooden ones in other ARPGs. Equipment isn't limited to particular classes, so long as you have the attributes and level.

    3. Factions are a fun dimension and there are quite a few of them.

    4. Typical ARPG gold (iron bits that is) expenditures aren't outrageous, minimizing the need for excessive gold farming.

    5. Reasonably simple game design from the get go and no major, jarring changes at the whining behest of hardcore players, much like what happened to Diablo 3, which turned into a huge convoluted mess centered on insanely complex crafting. GD is a good pick-up-and-play kind of game and not daunting for new or casual players.

    6. Very good graphics considering the age of the game engine.

    7. Interesting world setting, partly early industrial technology mixed with typical sword and sorcery
    fantasy elements.

    8. Very good music, unobtrusive ambient music like you'd expect.

    Cons:

    1. Boss fights are very cheap if you're playing a mobility/ranged character. Every major boss is fought in a tiny arena, which is great if your a tank/melee, but irritating if you play a character who depends on mobility.

    2. Overall story arch seems interesting in concept, but is poorly portrayed in the game. I never care about the story at all while playing, but this an ARPG so it's typical. Most boring and anticlimactic end boss and ending ever.

    3. Crafting relics is impossible unless you put thousands of hours in this game.    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. Kassio
    Jul 20, 2017
    10
    Grim Dawn is very well optimized, excellent work of the creators. grade A!!! Extremely addictive !!!! Super fast multiplayer mode and even on weak PC's runs perfectly. I highly recommend it and I want this game to last a long time and get better and better.
  80. TimW001
    Jul 7, 2017
    9
    This game succeeds in as a superior successor to Diablo II than D3 or Torchlight does. It's dark, it's demonic. It's what you want to play. Good pacing through gameplay and boss fights, good pace on character development. Highly recommended.
  81. zazrihakam
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Grim Dawn is an example how an action rpg should have been, it's a diablo 2 plus, I'm so excited finally there is an action rpg like this, satisfying combat and systems, character levelling, skills and loot system. Without doubt Grim dawn is the best point and click action rpg since diablo 2 !
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. AresP
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I really enjoyed this game. If you liked Diablo series then you will surely like this game too. It's not expensive and it rewards every cent spent for it 100%. Great title for it's genre.
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. destinyfan1
    Jan 21, 2017
    10
    watch out diablo......

    positive

    + a true grimmi environment
    + a lot of loot
    + cool enemies
    + a lot to do+big world
    negative
    - to mush loot some times
    better then diablo 3? yes
  89. 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
  90. hitch_hiking_
    Dec 13, 2016
    10
    Grim Dawn is clearly without doubt what diablo3 should have been like. The best ARPG out there right now.
    Great mechanics!
    Great skillsystem!
    Great Loot!
    This postapocalyptic world is beautiful goth design in its best, you dont see effects spam the whole screen like POE and Diablo3 (epilepsia ,headache games) , stuffs just feel more Diablo2 in all ways but better.
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. YungDizuck
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    First off, let me preface this review with a bit of disclosure: I'm a huge fan of Titan Quest and I already had hugely high hopes for this game, and as such, may be slightly biased. That said, I'll try to be as objective as possible in the following.

    Grim Dawn is a terrible, gloomy place. From the moment you're introduced to the world, you come to realize that your place in it is    First off, let me preface this review with a bit of disclosure: I'm a huge fan of Titan Quest and I already had hugely high hopes for this game, and as such, may be slightly biased. That said, I'll try to be as objective as possible in the following.

    Grim Dawn is a terrible, gloomy place. From the moment you're introduced to the world, you come to realize that your place in it is tenuous at best, and merely existing in it is a herculean feat of survival. Bad things are happening, and ancient horrors have been released, possessing humans and raising their corpses to do their bidding. Not only that, but other, competing factions have also begun to appear, protected by fanatical cultists. It's with this background that you're introduced, as a possessed human that's captured and hung, but survive, once the Aetherial possessing you leaves your body. It's then that you're forced out into the wilds, to face the undead, roving bands of gangs, cultists, twisted wildlife and other potent horrors that just want you dead.

    There's a nice selection of classes, and a progression system that well rivals even Path of Exile's. The loot is rewarding, the atmosphere suitably gloomy and captures the precariousness of it all. The abilities are nice, and the world itself is a mixture of medieval meets steampunk, with firearms, melee combat, magic, and many other abilities tied to how you modify your gear, or specific items.

    The graphics convey just how **** this world is, and are sharp, with pretty solid effects. The sound is good and in dungeon areas, will genuinely creep you out. The enemies are broadly diverse, some lacking in difficulty, while others just continuously spam abilities with no end in sight. (This is where I dinged a point. I didn't like it in Fallout 4, either.) The music was also suitably atmospheric, and composition was something I'm enjoying quite greatly.

    All in all, I view it as a worthy successor to Diablo 2's ARPG crown, and may even rank it higher than I do Path of Exile, which I previously had viewed as the heir apparent prior. If you're a fan of dungeon crawling, loot, theory-crafting, gear modification, replayability, and especially if you liked TQ, get this game. The amount of entertainment for the price cannot be understated, for the content you receive.    … Expand
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. Jugalator
    Aug 21, 2016
    9
    This modern Action RPG is quite something. It aims for longevity both in terms of content updates and build and skill system depth, not the least from the innovative dual-mastery system reminding me of D&D of years past, giving rise to no less than 15 (!) different classes. For example, a Nightblade/Soldier becomes a Blademaster. This doesn't overwhelm though. The developer has managed toThis modern Action RPG is quite something. It aims for longevity both in terms of content updates and build and skill system depth, not the least from the innovative dual-mastery system reminding me of D&D of years past, giving rise to no less than 15 (!) different classes. For example, a Nightblade/Soldier becomes a Blademaster. This doesn't overwhelm though. The developer has managed to create something deep and complex, yet with a welcoming surface to lure you into the wonders of theorycrafting.

    The style is a steampunk, gritty atmosphere that feels adult. Comparing this to the obvious game Diablo 3, Diablo 3 feels a bit like an action movie with huge explosions where this plays more like The Walking Dead as you step out to roam the abandoned towns in the post-apocalyptic surroundings, with rarely seen graphical detail. I read diaries to try to understand, I wade through zombies and worse, and I try to make the best out of of a grim situation indeed.

    There is also an air of roguelike gaming surrounding this game, made even more evident from developer posts directly referring roguelikes, and certain end-game content. I have never heard of such references from an Action RPG developer since Diablo 1! It's great to see the developer recognize the genre's roots and bring out the fun of those games in this grim packaging of metal, wood, occultism, sweat, and blood.

    Further making this game unique among its peers is that the single player mode can be paused! Unbeatable support for quick, urgent breaks if someone is calling for your attention in real life. It also comes with mod support to expand its longevity. Both features rarely seen today because they are incompatible with heavy online dependency, something this game supports but does not require. These special features completes this game's certain spirit. A spirit I have not felt since a long time indeed.    … Expand
  99. Barby
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    A vast handmade world where each inch feels unique with its own environment, sometimes I stop on an abandoned farm only to see the beautiful sunset... I remember that was easy to start but hard to leave once I was progressing, discovering, crafting, building, is similar to Path of Exile but also is a full game that can be played offline and with mod support could be endless.
  100. 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
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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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