Path of Exile

 PlayStation 4
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 12 out of 78
  3. Negative: 20 out of 78

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  1. Geng1s
    Mar 28, 2019
    8
    Once I figured out how to join a friend (turns out it defaults you to league when you first start) i found the whole experience to be instantly rewarding, while the amount of choice can be particularly daunting but the option to mix and improve magic and abilities is phenomenal and you immediately feel powerful.

    The UI is a bit overbearing for console and I can imagine playing on a    Once I figured out how to join a friend (turns out it defaults you to league when you first start) i found the whole experience to be instantly rewarding, while the amount of choice can be particularly daunting but the option to mix and improve magic and abilities is phenomenal and you immediately feel powerful.

    The UI is a bit overbearing for console and I can imagine playing on a smaller tv (65inch) as the writing is already small.

    I can see myself coming back to this game as its simple to pick up and put down and a great bash with friends.    … Expand
  2. Realreviews7
    Apr 8, 2019
    8
    The Path of Exiles is a good free game. You get to team up in 6 people teams if you want or play solo. Graphics are decent and game is easy to figure out and play. Smooth loading screens and game play.
  3. dizzy_read
    Apr 15, 2019
    9
    Superb hack and slash ARPG for the PS4 with serious Game Dev house to back them. I have also played and loved Diablo, Diablo 2 & Diablo 3. Grinding gear games (POE) and other studios like Crate (Grim dawn ) are the studios taking this genre forward for the foreseeable future.
  4. 90s
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    Well transitioned from pc to console, cool to experience so much game play for free again on a new platform. could fix some things and reduce cosmetic prices, hey try plugging in your keyboard if youre frustrated ;)
  5. Bouter
    May 7, 2019
    9
    This first PS4 adapted version is not perfect. But for the PS4 platform there is not a better match in its own genre. Once you get used to its control/UI flaws, it is easy to get sucked into the world of Wraeclast, and endless hours of batlle, grinds and crafting await you.

    I played this game on PC, and thoroughly enjoyed its depth. Now on PS4, I'm able to relax on my couch and living    This first PS4 adapted version is not perfect. But for the PS4 platform there is not a better match in its own genre. Once you get used to its control/UI flaws, it is easy to get sucked into the world of Wraeclast, and endless hours of batlle, grinds and crafting await you.

    I played this game on PC, and thoroughly enjoyed its depth. Now on PS4, I'm able to relax on my couch and living room TV, for some late night dungeon clearance. When the screen is filled with text and loot, the UI imperfections will become visible, and I will have to move closer to the TV in order to read what is going on. But despite this flaw, the complete experience is totally there.

    I still find it unbelievable this is a free game. Spending money to buy stashtabs and cosmetic upgrades has never felt so good, since I'm supporting a team of dedicated game developers. If the developers are able to sort out the UI imperfections, this game would deserve a solid 10.    … Expand
  6. DinoBeam
    Sep 7, 2020
    7
    fantastic art design, fun combat, cool way of getting new moves from gems that level up, interesting no-gold currency system, and it gets a bit dull an annoying half way through, bosses that kill you in one hit just aren't fun, and i got less interested in the story and world. Great time playing up to then, especially for free!
  7. kstebbins
    May 1, 2019
    7
    Fun, but the market is trash! Nothing but retards trying to rip you off on every item. Also no way to search for items with specific bonuses so you're stuck scrolling through pages of sh*t just to find something you want.
  8. ZackMurph
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    The games really fun but it's missing a lot of key elements that the PC version has.

    I've switched over to PC for the time being and will come back to the PS4 version once it's been upgraded with the missing features. Such tings as the ability to join random parties, easier storage management and access to stacking aura's without clogging up my ability slots. Are the biggest reasons.    The games really fun but it's missing a lot of key elements that the PC version has.

    I've switched over to PC for the time being and will come back to the PS4 version once it's been upgraded with the missing features.

    Such tings as the ability to join random parties, easier storage management and access to stacking aura's without clogging up my ability slots. Are the biggest reasons.

    This game deserves an 8 for many reasons and it being free is quite beneficial too. If you're looking for a Diablo fix or loot type of game with a good support system, class range, build range, unique creatures, abilities, terrain and more. Then you've definitely come to the right place.

    If the issue's I've mentioned persist throughout the next coming month or so. Then I'd give this game a 7 just because they're an unnecessary hindrance that the developers should be able to work out.    … Expand
  9. TresVoltesRebel
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    Simplemente uno de los mejores F2P, si no el mejor, que hay en PS4.
    Su estilo tipo Diablo, pero con una gran profundidad en la construcción y desarrollo de tu personaje a través de un árbol de habilidades inmenso compartido por todas las clases, el uso de gemas incrustadas en tu equipo para poder usar habilidades, que también pueden ser usadas por cualquier clase, siempre y cuando cumplas    Simplemente uno de los mejores F2P, si no el mejor, que hay en PS4.
    Su estilo tipo Diablo, pero con una gran profundidad en la construcción y desarrollo de tu personaje a través de un árbol de habilidades inmenso compartido por todas las clases, el uso de gemas incrustadas en tu equipo para poder usar habilidades, que también pueden ser usadas por cualquier clase, siempre y cuando cumplas con los requisitos de atributos, hacen que el juego se haga realmente apetecible y disfrutable si te gusta tener la sensación de que tu personaje puede llegar a ser algo así como único en función de como lo desarrolles.
    La parte mala es que quizás la jugabilidad no sea la mejor del mundo y salvo que estés en clara desventaja por las resistencias elementales el único desafío van a ser ciertos bosses.
    Lo mejor, para mi, es el end-game por la cantidad de contenido y que squí si quizá las cosas se ponen un poco más exigentes, sin llegar a ser algo realmente dificil.
    En general es muy buen juego, y siendo F2P no hay motivos para no darle una oportunidad.    … Expand
  10. Vinipoc
    Apr 25, 2019
    3
    The trade market is terrible! And you cannot chat. The economy is one fundamental point in the game, without chat and with this ridiculous trade market the economy is dead. I absolutely love the game but the port to ps4 lost so much that makes the game really poor to play.
  11. gqmasters3
    Oct 30, 2019
    7
    If "Diablo" invented the wheel, then "Diablo 2" upgraded the wheel to a tire and "Path of Exile" put some rims on the tire. "Path of Exile" is essentially "Diablo 2.5" and it is free to play and multiplayer. If you have already worn out "Diablo 3" then this game is solid and you can't beat the value.
    Here is a summary of the game: it is easy for the first half, then you will instantly die    If "Diablo" invented the wheel, then "Diablo 2" upgraded the wheel to a tire and "Path of Exile" put some rims on the tire. "Path of Exile" is essentially "Diablo 2.5" and it is free to play and multiplayer. If you have already worn out "Diablo 3" then this game is solid and you can't beat the value.
    Here is a summary of the game: it is easy for the first half, then you will instantly die all of the time in the second half if you don't have all of your elemental resistances up and by the time you are 75% of the way through the game you will be just dying for it to be over, in other words: the game drags on about 3 acts too long. The character classes vary a lot and the skill tree is truly a work of art. You can find good loot throughout the game but all of the best loot will be purchased through the online player market. The best loot is colored orange like every game these days and when I beat the game, I was level 70+ and the highest level orange I had drop was level 20 so, yeah the player market...
    The upgrading of gear is otherwise very intricate though and you can get lost in this game if you really want, but the plot and bosses are very bland so I found that hard.
    You cannot beat the value of "free" though of course so I say give this game a run! I recommend it.    … Expand
  12. chrisonps4
    Jul 11, 2019
    3
    The game itself is great! Probably what Diablo franchise could only wish to be. But unfortunatley, can't say the same for optimization on this specific platform. I have never experience as many crashes in any other 100+ ps4 games I've played. Not only that, there's been so many lags and freezes especially in end game contents that makes playing this game rather stressful than fun becauseThe game itself is great! Probably what Diablo franchise could only wish to be. But unfortunatley, can't say the same for optimization on this specific platform. I have never experience as many crashes in any other 100+ ps4 games I've played. Not only that, there's been so many lags and freezes especially in end game contents that makes playing this game rather stressful than fun because there are so many instances where you die and lose huge chunks of experience because of lags and freezes. Also there are some minor but annoying issues with UIs and controls regarding picking up loots. Overall, it just feels like this game isn't meant for current gen consoles. It's a free to play game so it doesn't hurt to try, but don't invest too much emotionally and monetarily like myself because you're setting yourself up for a disappointment.… Expand
  13. supermodified
    Mar 27, 2019
    6
    + gameplay on it's own is rather fun
    + loading times are better than I thought they will be (similiar to hdd pc, absolutely playable)
    - UI is quite bad - game has no text chat - some support packs cost way more than on PC - most problems from Xbox One still exist on PS4 Don't get me wrong. This game is fully playable and fun. But it requires a bit more work and some adjustmens.    + gameplay on it's own is rather fun
    + loading times are better than I thought they will be (similiar to hdd pc, absolutely playable)

    - UI is quite bad
    - game has no text chat
    - some support packs cost way more than on PC
    - most problems from Xbox One still exist on PS4

    Don't get me wrong. This game is fully playable and fun. But it requires a bit more work and some adjustmens. If GGG won't cease the support for it, it can easily become 8/10, maybe even 9/10. But it's not there yet.    … Expand
  14. Dehelix
    Mar 28, 2019
    6
    POE on PS4 review, long, long version. Well more of a rant really!

    You would think after decades of producing action rpgs they would have solved the issue of collecting loot easily from the battlefield. It’s so easy with a mouse but with a console controller, no you still have to dance your character about like a lunatic trying to get the highlight to settle on the piece you want to    POE on PS4 review, long, long version. Well more of a rant really!

    You would think after decades of producing action rpgs they would have solved the issue of collecting loot easily from the battlefield. It’s so easy with a mouse but with a console controller, no you still have to dance your character about like a lunatic trying to get the highlight to settle on the piece you want to pick up. A simple hold R2 and then use the controller up, down, left or right to step through the explosion of loot would be far far easier. Yes, the items you want do seem to auto select for a lot of the time but there is always an item I want that’s a nightmare to select.

    Also what’s with the off hand selection of weapons? Sometime you get the option to shove a weapon in the right hand slot but most of the time they always equip on the left. The key combination R2 plus R3 swaps weapon sets but the equipped weapon totally disappears from sight. Many a time during my early play through I thought I had gone mad. I was sure I had a Magma orb with an augmentation spell but could I find the dam thing. Oh look, it’s hidden. Who the hell came up with that daft idea? I’d dock his pay.

    Oh and press the pad section to close the inventory. Daft idea. Why can’t I remap my controller to get the setup I want? Usually in PS4 games the circle steps you back through a menu. On POE you have to press the dam pad and it takes you right out the dam menu not back a page. Aargh!

    Please let’s not mention the crafting. To be told I have been lulled into a false sense of security having been an Apple fan for years I have been totally spoilt by using intuitive interfaces in software for decades. Suddenly in POE I am faced with a crafting interface that might as well be written in Swahili for all the sense it makes. Boxes galore. Do I gave to fill every one before the craft button highlights? Is it a special key combination to get it to work? I have literally pressed my nose to my TV screen trying to make out the icon on the ‘craft’ button. I guess it only becomes active when all the stupid boxes are filled? No?

    Actually I don’t give a ****. I am overwhelmed with weapons and socketed armour who needs to craft anyway. My Witch is so overpowered at level 25 why bother with it? The same goes for the plethora of orbs. I think I have used just one to see what it did. I am now searching for a giant fir tree to decorate with my massive collection of them. Why bother when I can decimate everything before me with three zombies and a Magma orb skill?

    Oh don’t get me started on the bit when you can set up the controller with skills. Every time I do the finger twisting holding R2 to access my second set will the interface cooperate? Will it f***! Skills shoot everywhere and I end up with two of everything! Again thank the lord for Magma orb. I must have over 20 skill orbs liberally sprinkled all over my clothing and weapons. Of which I can only activate 8 at one time it seems. I have skill gems I have never seen in action, ever. They power up as I play so who cares. I can, however, see me coming to a grinding halt at some point further down the road when my inability to handle fully half the interface systems renders my Magma orb totally useless. So then I start a new character or move onto the next game. Simple. It’s only a game at the end of the day.

    Apart from all the groans I actually like the game, mostly. It’s a bit easier than I remember. On my PC when it first came out the Foetid Pool and the Prison were nightmares to play. Maybe my witch is a bit overpowered? She slices through waves of enemies with ease. I get brief glimpses of special mini bosses names but not enough to read it fully before they are dead. Anya only gets overwhelmed in the daft memory levels. Old Cava, or whatever his name is, says the same thing every time you click on him. You enter the memory and ten thousand things seem descend on you at once. I won’t be bothering with them from now on.

    There is way too much text to wade through in the inventory. Maybe there is an option to turn it off? This skill does this, this, this and this, yawn, yawn and yawn. Just give it me and let me load it up! They only work three times out of ten anyway.

    I do seem to be moaning a lot, sorry, if you have bothered to read so far. Its just I have waited years to play this game on a console and it’s still not all I wanted it to be. Yes shoehorning a PC keyboard input into a more limited controller setup is never going to be easy. So let us set it up as we want? Please?

    On my old slow PC I would have scored it a 9, in 2019 after years of development I would score a 6.5 on my PS4. Just. It’s lustre has dimmed a tad with time which is a shame. I am bored to death with Diablo 3 I know those levels like the back of my hand. This at least is fresh I give it that. Is that enough? Just.

    One more    … Expand
  15. Hatesauce
    Mar 29, 2019
    8
    Honestly as an arpg this is probably the best closest fun to Diablo 3 you can have. In fact POE has a lot of depth. I am having a lot of fun. It isn't P2W. All microtransactions are cosmetic or for extra storage. While expensive the store-front may be, one can appreciate such polish on an underrated free to play title.
  16. killerman300078
    Mar 28, 2019
    9
    In my case I don't see why most people don't like the game it's fun and feels fresh for an Arpg game like this. Since Diablo didn't really entice me to play more so I desired to play this game but I only had a PS4. In the case of game-play is fluid and complex with the expanding skill tree and skill gem system in mind. The story is fine but I don't really pay that much attention though.In my case I don't see why most people don't like the game it's fun and feels fresh for an Arpg game like this. Since Diablo didn't really entice me to play more so I desired to play this game but I only had a PS4. In the case of game-play is fluid and complex with the expanding skill tree and skill gem system in mind. The story is fine but I don't really pay that much attention though. The music is great obviously. And the only problem is the fact that you need a plan before you go in that's how it's complex. All and all 9/10 nice work GGG.… Expand
  17. Crewe655
    May 5, 2019
    1
    New and Casual players stay far far away from this garbage. They suck you in with fun initial gameplay and cool story but as you progress through the acts they sneak in a massive 10% EXP penalty upon death! So unknown to the player who likes to push his character to the limits and dies frequently on first play through to learn the game, that player will be stuck in limbo losing hours andNew and Casual players stay far far away from this garbage. They suck you in with fun initial gameplay and cool story but as you progress through the acts they sneak in a massive 10% EXP penalty upon death! So unknown to the player who likes to push his character to the limits and dies frequently on first play through to learn the game, that player will be stuck in limbo losing hours and hours and days and days of grinding every time the game chokes up and lag spikes when your trying to potion, or when you open a chest and the enemies all spawn at once causing another lag spike preventing movement or potion use which results in you guessed it! More hours lost! Poof gone in the wind are your valuable free moments from work and the stresses of real life Poof in the wind and your reward? A few terrible loot drops and some stupid currency which you have to skulk around the trade markets for 6 hours to find a single item worth adding to your build! Have fun anyone with a semblance of a life who can't sit on POE for 12 hours a day 7 days a week to approach the end game content. Just do yourself and your friends a favour and stay as far away as you can tell them to as well.… Expand
  18. EgoRoamer
    Mar 27, 2019
    8
    The best free RPG on PS4(of course). Firstly, i should say- its better than Diablo 3(on PS4). Secondly, this game must be tried by everyone who have PS4. This game isnt for casual player, but if you want some challenge, which turns into timekiller, PoE is made for you.
    Pros
    +Very comfortable to play +Nice load screen time +Graphic isnt eyekilling Cons for the first time -Some    The best free RPG on PS4(of course). Firstly, i should say- its better than Diablo 3(on PS4). Secondly, this game must be tried by everyone who have PS4. This game isnt for casual player, but if you want some challenge, which turns into timekiller, PoE is made for you.
    Pros
    +Very comfortable to play
    +Nice load screen time
    +Graphic isnt eyekilling
    Cons
    for the first time
    -Some crashes
    -No chat    … Expand
  19. art_23
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Great game. I find it way above Diablo 3. Everything works great, no crashes, nothing. I have to say, but praise this game. Story, music, gameplay. I love this game.
  20. Karatekickface
    Jun 11, 2019
    7
    Lvl 90 experience penalty should be removed from ps4 version of this game. I freeze game crashes when I log back in my experience bar is wiped. My pledge of hands judgement staff that I burned 3 exalts 6 linking and turning all sockets blue. BECAUSE I was running arc through it had my Dps up to 200,000. The legion update changed the stats on my staff making it useless. Devs you suck.Lvl 90 experience penalty should be removed from ps4 version of this game. I freeze game crashes when I log back in my experience bar is wiped. My pledge of hands judgement staff that I burned 3 exalts 6 linking and turning all sockets blue. BECAUSE I was running arc through it had my Dps up to 200,000. The legion update changed the stats on my staff making it useless. Devs you suck. With that being said. Poe is an amazing rapt with a hot steaming pile of bs aat every corner.… Expand
  21. Nikita-S-D
    Mar 28, 2019
    1
    Very poor adaptation for PS4. Usually, on PS4 you play on a couch, so fonts and UI is too small, and can't be adjusted. Localization (in my case Russian) is terrible, long text going away from boxes/scope. Were is subtitles? Didn't fount any options to turn on subtitles. Character moves feel terrible with sticks, it's like an analog port of control. Take a look at how a character moves inVery poor adaptation for PS4. Usually, on PS4 you play on a couch, so fonts and UI is too small, and can't be adjusted. Localization (in my case Russian) is terrible, long text going away from boxes/scope. Were is subtitles? Didn't fount any options to turn on subtitles. Character moves feel terrible with sticks, it's like an analog port of control. Take a look at how a character moves in Alienation game for example (same ARPG).
    Overall this game feels bad for me, even if it maybe have great gameplay and ARPG principles, if it's not comfortable to play than it's all useless.

    TL;DR
    Lazy and poor UI port for console. Character movements feel rough, not smooth at all. No subtitles (captions). Russian localization terrible, text going through frames. Game tutorial sometimes not showing correct input buttons you have to press.

    PC version feels a lot better. Can't recommend you PoE on PS4 for now, unfortunately, and I'm sure they won't fix it.    … Expand
  22. strungoutweazel
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Im getting that "Champions of Norath" itch scratched HC from POE! Ive played alot of Diablo. so much to the point its boring now almost 11 years later.... But this games great until D4 comes out.
  23. FabsKebabs
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    Best real time ARPG available on Playstation 4 currently. Highly replayable. Completely FREE. Anyone who enjoys ARPGs is doing themselves a disservice by not trying this one out.
  24. Lestatman
    Mar 28, 2019
    8
    First of all its free and I know that is no excuse for problems with the game like bugs, long loading screens for me at least and the price of the packs on the PS Store is shocking for the content you get from them. But in terms of gameplay I'm actually having fun playing a game for a change where the mechanics like spells are fun and a good leveling system and its learning curve forFirst of all its free and I know that is no excuse for problems with the game like bugs, long loading screens for me at least and the price of the packs on the PS Store is shocking for the content you get from them. But in terms of gameplay I'm actually having fun playing a game for a change where the mechanics like spells are fun and a good leveling system and its learning curve for someone like me is pretty good. The UI does need fixing and seriously needs text chat in the game.… Expand
  25. NeoReaper
    Mar 28, 2019
    0
    Game does nothing but crash crash crash. Can't even get past the GGG opening screen. Anyone who says this is better than Diabo is just strait up lying and should be ashamed of themselves.
  26. cdrw
    Dec 17, 2019
    1
    EVERY update they make end game more annoying. This patch 3.9 is so stupid and boring regarding atlas maps design and functionality that will make you stop playing the game... you will have more fun playing mobile p2w games.
  27. Lionarith
    Apr 1, 2019
    1
    The game begins very interesting, but then you are thrown into a memory area with hundreds of enemies, in which you are supposed to activate memory stabilizers. But you are completely lost not knowing what exactly to do until you die.
    Perfect way to piss off new players. I rather play games where you can find out what to do in game, with fair puzzles or learning curve, rather than wasting    The game begins very interesting, but then you are thrown into a memory area with hundreds of enemies, in which you are supposed to activate memory stabilizers. But you are completely lost not knowing what exactly to do until you die.
    Perfect way to piss off new players. I rather play games where you can find out what to do in game, with fair puzzles or learning curve, rather than wasting hours researching on external game help pages just because the game design is underdeveloped.
    Another example of wasted potential, music and graphics are good, and i bet the story is good, but game design destroys any interest and fun in playing this.    … Expand
  28. ZXSth
    May 3, 2021
    7
    Path of Exile is a solid free-to-play game. It has more depth than most PS4 games at full price, and it is astonishing how much potential for character variety this game has with its multiple characters and intimidatingly large skill tree. This depth can be a big draw for some, but also wildly intimidating for more lax players. Combine this with an underwhelming and tiresome endgame, aPath of Exile is a solid free-to-play game. It has more depth than most PS4 games at full price, and it is astonishing how much potential for character variety this game has with its multiple characters and intimidatingly large skill tree. This depth can be a big draw for some, but also wildly intimidating for more lax players. Combine this with an underwhelming and tiresome endgame, a bevy of technical issues, and microtransactions that seem wildly overpriced, and you have yourself an initially gripping experience that drops the ball spectacularly once you reach the endgame.

    When I began Path of Exile, there was this nostalgic thrill that brought me straight back to some of the highest highs of Diablo 2 (and even some great moments of Diablo 3), but with a modern flair and style. There is variety among each of the six (eventually seven) player characters, who each fill some niche of the Warrior-Rogue-Mage trinity that has been done to death in fantasy RPGs: The Duelist is the fast warrior; the Shadow is the magical rogue, and the Templar is the mage-warrior, to put it simply, alongside the Marauder, Ranger and Witch, who respectively fill the pure warrior, rogue and mage niches. Eventually, you also unlock the Scion, who is versatile enough to fill any one of these roles with ease. Within each of these 7 classes, too, there are Ascendancy classes that can allow you to specialize your role even more, making for a character that truly feels like it's "yours."

    I would not personally call Path of Exile's main game excessively challenging - it present a manageable challenge if you gear your character adequately and learn its more complex aspects. New players may find this difficult, but if you put in the effort it asks you too, the game will be significantly more manageable. Of course, this is asking a lot, but I believe the game merits the time investment it asks of you... That is, in everything leading up to the endgame, or as it is called within the community, "mapping."

    Path of Exile's endgame, if I were to be extremely generous, separates the casuals from the hardcore. It demands you know the game's mechanics head-to-toe, meet a consistently and ever-rising skill ceiling, and grind endlessly to increase your HP and damage to astronomical levels in order to progress. My generosity fades, however, when the game demands that you slay hundreds of on-screen enemies while the framerate plummets below 5 FPS, then proceeds to play catch-up with its own lag (Caused by both faulty connectivity and graphical limitations) while you helplessly watch your character die to causes that are difficult enough to discern when the game isn't chugging. Furthermore, the experience penalty upon dying makes grinding to level up (after the game has already made the level-up process much slower by the endgame) much more cumbersome and nauseating than it needs to be. To top it all off, the game does not lend itself well to individuality or excessive customization among its player base - in almost all cases, reaching the final bosses requires you to have a very large health pool and high damage numbers that can only be achieved by building your character the right way. And since the ability to re-distribute your passive skills is next to impossible (often only granted at specific times by the developers), reaching the endgame sometimes requires you to play through the entire game one more time. To me, this choice is one of obstinacy on the part of the developers, not a methodical choice that benefits the player's experience - it is frustration for its own sake, rather than for any sort of purpose.

    Finally, the game possesses microtransactions that are mostly cosmetic in nature. However, if you wish to use the game's trading system to sell your unwanted gear, it asks you to pay $7.00 for in-game tokens to buy a Premium Stash Tab. You can buy gear from other players without spending a single in-game dollar, but the in-game currency required to buy certain gear is not easy to come by. In addition, cosmetics for your character easily cost upwards of $20.00, which seems egregious to me.

    What you get with Path of Exile is an enjoyable action RPG with a strong early and mid-game, but drops the ball hard in the endgame. Frustrating technical issues, massive difficulty spikes and unreasonably-priced microtransactions make it hard for me to recommend playing the game after completing the main campaign (the story, by the way, may be interesting, but I found no reason to pay any attention to it). Play it through once, beat the final boss, play a few maps, then set your controller down and leave it behind. Only immense frustration awaits you after you reach the epilogue.    … Expand
  29. Hackslashshoot
    Dec 27, 2019
    0
    Gaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrbbbbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaggggggee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. KenniG
    Jul 19, 2020
    2
    Path Of Exile is a good hack n slash...when it works, which is it’s primary problem. It rarely works. It has been out long enough that GGG should have corrected the server disconnect issues by now, but instead offer excuses that the problem is due to its complex calculation in dealing with so many players and their interaction with the game. And of course, fanboys eat that excuse upPath Of Exile is a good hack n slash...when it works, which is it’s primary problem. It rarely works. It has been out long enough that GGG should have corrected the server disconnect issues by now, but instead offer excuses that the problem is due to its complex calculation in dealing with so many players and their interaction with the game. And of course, fanboys eat that excuse up despite numerous games with literally millions of more players who don’t have these disconnect problems. It’s only my humble opinion but it really seems like the freeze ups and crashes are a deliberate part of the game.… Expand
  31. WolfplayYT
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    So optimization not gud grafic not bad not gud ether story bad if want stash space must pay real money want skins need to pay real money they dont give you skins like in Diablo 3 an for most bilds you need to spend real money to buy curency to buy unique items if you want play poe siriusy bee redi to spend real money if not you wont get enwher bcz you hawe meta bilds for liges andSo optimization not gud grafic not bad not gud ether story bad if want stash space must pay real money want skins need to pay real money they dont give you skins like in Diablo 3 an for most bilds you need to spend real money to buy curency to buy unique items if you want play poe siriusy bee redi to spend real money if not you wont get enwher bcz you hawe meta bilds for liges and ewerymeta bild requires unique items to buy for your bild to be full potential or if you want some copy cat game lke diablo and you intrested only in story go ahed its best copy of diablo an dont expect grafic an movement like in diablo 3 it iznt that gud youst port from pc diablo 3 is optimize and made for consoles this is all that you ned to know oh yea and you dont hawe chat… Expand
  32. TheRuntal
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    While the game itself is pretty good, the PS4 Port (Played on PS4 Pro) is barely playable.
    The game crashes regularly, it seems there's no disconnection handler, instead the game and the PS4 just crashes.
    It makes it barely possible to complete anything long or difficult. Character progression is great, just sad the game is bogged down by following problems: a) Your character gets    While the game itself is pretty good, the PS4 Port (Played on PS4 Pro) is barely playable.
    The game crashes regularly, it seems there's no disconnection handler, instead the game and the PS4 just crashes.
    It makes it barely possible to complete anything long or difficult.
    Character progression is great, just sad the game is bogged down by following problems:
    a) Your character gets weaker (literally) when you progress in the story, which is kinda backward in usual gamedesign
    b) The game has (in endgame) LOT of insta kill mechanics which pretty much invalidate all classes and skills that are not very mobile which limits the theoretically skill system greatly.
    c) There's a very limited reskill system implemented, if you're getting into it late, you'll have to do a lot of grinding to reskill a class.
    d) The Inventory is tiny, leading to a lot of Inventory management (On PS4, this is especially gruesome)

    So TL;DR great game to play, just sad you will spend most of the time not actually playing it.    … Expand
  33. POEGARBAGEGAME
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    This game sucks, my friend, spongebobpopsicle, and I, elliot_jasso, started playing this game a week ago and we both gave up yesterday. This game isn’t user friendly at all, we constantly found ourselves stuck and confused on what to do/ where to go. We progressed up to act 4 where the mining part of the game ended our playthrough, as it sucked. Wouldn’t recommend for anyone, lots ofThis game sucks, my friend, spongebobpopsicle, and I, elliot_jasso, started playing this game a week ago and we both gave up yesterday. This game isn’t user friendly at all, we constantly found ourselves stuck and confused on what to do/ where to go. We progressed up to act 4 where the mining part of the game ended our playthrough, as it sucked. Wouldn’t recommend for anyone, lots of reading the game runs pretty bad (lots of crashing). My main complaint is how little the game tells you. We felt stuck on many occasions and the online guides I seemed out contained language that pertained specifically to the game that new players such as myself will find hard to follow. Einhar is a funny **** tho … Expand
  34. CelticMight
    Oct 3, 2020
    1
    What to say here. I want to like this game. i like many aspects of this game, from its deep character customization for builds (even though they do not give you enough points considering how much they have expanded the passive tree) to an interesting original story, but the utter lack of technical support for the console is ridiculous. This game has been plagued by glitches and gameWhat to say here. I want to like this game. i like many aspects of this game, from its deep character customization for builds (even though they do not give you enough points considering how much they have expanded the passive tree) to an interesting original story, but the utter lack of technical support for the console is ridiculous. This game has been plagued by glitches and game crashing bugs from day one and has just gotten worse with every League they release. Also do not get me started on their absolutely insanely overpriced microtransactions.(You guys really think a skin is worth the cost of a full priced game, really?)So sadly I can only say do not waste your time on this game or at the very least don't do it on console ( though the pc version is still bug ridden at least they get some support). I just can't believe that companies nowadays would make such a blatant cash grab with no intention of actually supporting their product.… Expand
  35. Flavius_Maxamus
    Oct 3, 2020
    3
    I want to love this game, a materia system to custom create your attacks, a sphere grid system done right for leveling, and an interesting dark fantasy storyline. That all being said, this game is horribly unfinished in its ps4 edition, I haven't played on other platforms so I do not know how it is on them. The game will crash about five or mor times in a single few hour play session evenI want to love this game, a materia system to custom create your attacks, a sphere grid system done right for leveling, and an interesting dark fantasy storyline. That all being said, this game is horribly unfinished in its ps4 edition, I haven't played on other platforms so I do not know how it is on them. The game will crash about five or mor times in a single few hour play session even when doing simple tasks such as navigating inventory. This is especially egregious when it decides to stop working in the middle of a task or dungeon that you only get one life to complete, if the game decides to stop working, you failed. Without this game breaking issue this game would likely be a 6-7 for me. The other 3-4 points are lost for this game because of the way its monetization is designed, I want to support games I enjoy, but 12$ for a hedgehog companion that only can exist on a single character at a time is over 4 times as much as i would consider reasonable, and I have spent over 250$ on another far more rewarding free to play game that is also originally on PC and ported to PS4, so its not like I'm cheap, or like porting it should be this much of a struggle. And we still don't even have a clan system, something I know was in the original launch on PC.… Expand
  36. pokeaatrox
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    I loved this game with all my heart. Today I hate him. The team takes the game in a disastrous direction. Especially since these last leagues with Archnemesis mods. When I open POE it's for play with real fun. Not to play a failed Soul-like
  37. Bloodworks3
    Aug 6, 2023
    7
    Reasons I quit.
    Console needs all of the PC features. Additionally, CONSOLE ISSUES IGNORED by Devs even at EXILECON! Zero love for console players!
    1. No party finder (lonely) and buy/sell doesn't have enough filters (major issue). They should offer mods other than loot filter. No battle Royale either. 2. Endgame: crafting, maps, builds, delves, and the weird mini games are incredibly    Reasons I quit.
    Console needs all of the PC features. Additionally, CONSOLE ISSUES IGNORED by Devs even at EXILECON! Zero love for console players!

    1. No party finder (lonely) and buy/sell doesn't have enough filters (major issue). They should offer mods other than loot filter. No battle Royale either.
    2. Endgame: crafting, maps, builds, delves, and the weird mini games are incredibly confusing for new players especially if on console.
    3. Too easy to "brick" your character. Propper socketing is a nightmare. Respec too expensive. Console economy too expensive with low active player base & currency/item farmers. Unable to trade for build dependent items at reasonable prices (unlike PC). This makes farming kind of pointless & crafting exponentially more difficult.
    4. Too easy to get one shotted by random mobs and not know why.
    5. Video build guides entirely for PC and not console.
    6. Not new player friendly. Even after 350 hours I kept feeling lost.

    I hope POE 2 addresses these issues. Overall, game is far superior to Diablo 4.

    Try playing POE on console. Lack of players & gold/loot farmers makes many trades cost prohibitive. Which kinda ruins farming & requires way more ctafting. No group finder. No mods (except loot finder), limited build possibilities due to crap economy & controller. No Battle Royale. It sucks ballz.    … Expand

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  1. SpazioGames
    May 6, 2019
    85
    The PS4 version of Path of Exile is not the best of the bunch, and there are still bugs and glitches all over, but this is still an excellent hack'n'slash RPG and one of the best free-to-play to have ever graced the console market.
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