Diablo IV

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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 6675 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 716 out of 6675
  2. Mixed: 310 out of 6675
  3. Negative: 5,649 out of 6675
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  1. OmegaChaosZ
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    I'm a Diablo 1 onward vet. After playing 3 betas and keeping the presence of mind that is what they were and all that entitles, I assumed that any changes at and after full release would be minor. I was wrong, apparently season 0 was solely to gather data and get buzz worthy clips and reviews to maximize profits. Then as soon as the numbers and the headlines are in "Fastest sellingI'm a Diablo 1 onward vet. After playing 3 betas and keeping the presence of mind that is what they were and all that entitles, I assumed that any changes at and after full release would be minor. I was wrong, apparently season 0 was solely to gather data and get buzz worthy clips and reviews to maximize profits. Then as soon as the numbers and the headlines are in "Fastest selling Blizzard game of all time! " BOOM massive nerfs to every character and build whole sale. Especially as a sorc main I feel bait and switched, the game I paid for feels nothing like the one I have now and I'm stuck with it. After over 40 hours of play the 7 I originally gave this is a 3, AT BEST. I will revise this when and if Blizzard makes any meaningful changes.… Expand
  2. Rwee
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    ive been a fan of diablo series since young, its my child hood, ive played since diablo 1. Diablo 2 was a blast, diablo 3 was alright but its campaign was damn short a lazy work i would say, and here comes diablo 4. The thing is, diablo 4 was fun at first, until the dev team decided to slowly wreck everything up with either their ego or just pure stupidity. Diablo is fun due to itsive been a fan of diablo series since young, its my child hood, ive played since diablo 1. Diablo 2 was a blast, diablo 3 was alright but its campaign was damn short a lazy work i would say, and here comes diablo 4. The thing is, diablo 4 was fun at first, until the dev team decided to slowly wreck everything up with either their ego or just pure stupidity. Diablo is fun due to its versatility on builds and items crafting/ hunting and also its level grind was bearable. Some how they manage to burry the game slowly with each patch, what a joke. What's need to be fix were constantly ignored while implementing nerfs on unneeded segments is pure JOKE, not sure the dev team trying to clown us or themselves at this point. Builds were suppose to be working from every classes are not working correctly ( they dont fix **** on every goddamn patch they impose, all they do is nerfing something else ) , zero quality of life ( even after tons of recommendation from users/ actual players have suggested ) they seems to be blind on this one, and finally it came to its glorious 1.1 patch, downright the most **** if not one of the patch in arpg history in recent years. You strip the fun out of the game you bunch of stubborn mules, why make a patch focusing to slow the entire game down? Nerf on exp gain, damage, affixes, armor, damage reduction and etc, like seriously? We were asking for endgame content, slowing the game down wasnt a content ffs, not at all. You guys dont like seeing people having fun is that it? or is it just a scheme to make the progress of season one direly slow so it would force people to do ingame purchase to level up the seasonal pass level? The list goes on but if you think nerfing the game on every patch is the way to keep the game going, well good luck on that, effing mules.… Expand
  3. Theonetrueduck
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    I Have never written a review in my life on a single game I have ever purchased, the original Diablo got me not just into the rpg genre but into gaming in general and not once have a been this disappointed.

    As someone who has both a well geared WW or HOtA lvl100 Barb and Summoner or Boner lvl100 Necro I have had the experience of playing both; Ranged and Melee, AoE and Single Target    I Have never written a review in my life on a single game I have ever purchased, the original Diablo got me not just into the rpg genre but into gaming in general and not once have a been this disappointed.

    As someone who has both a well geared WW or HOtA lvl100 Barb and Summoner or Boner lvl100 Necro I have had the experience of playing both;

    Ranged and Melee,
    AoE and Single Target Dmg,
    High Burst and Consistent Dmg,
    Minions and No Minions builds,
    CC immune or Chain CC'd to death,
    Fast and Slow,
    Nerfed and insanely OP,

    classes simultaneously and the sad truth is I'm not even this disappointed due to the terrible state of balance or the lack of endgame content, the endless grinding of same dungeons, the horrible lack of any QOL that we have been asking for since day 1 in this game, it's knowing they did this not for the health of the game but to kill the eternal realm characters so everyone would be forced to play seasons and buy their overpriced battlepass and farm their new seasonal gems to get back the power they once had before patch 1.1 was released.

    Oh yes and I have receipts for my "conspiracy theory" as a reference here is the article stating and I quote;

    "All I know is that quest designer Madeleine James promised me some wild Diablo 4 Sorcerer builds in Season 1, and I can’t wait to see them. They rely on the new Diablo 4 Malignant Hearts, which will hopefully make up for a few of the latest patch’s rougher nerfs; my Sorceress needs a boost, okay?"

    Source: https://www.pcgamesn.com/diablo-4/limit-builds

    Basically every 3 moths we'll release you a new gimmick in a season to make you feel powerful again. But you better only play seasons because if you don't guess what? back to feeling like an absolute slog to level or grind gear in the eternal realm for you. This is just 1/100 of the problems in this game and 5000 char is not enough to really say what needs to be said in this game.
    End Rant.    … Expand
  4. Poopknife420
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    This could be a really good game, but it must be rated as low as possible on moral principal alone. Blizzard's goblin execs have clearly put forth the mission to D4's devs that this game's purpose is not to be fun or entertaining, but rather a tedious time-waster that brute-forces "engagement" in the hopes of selling seasonal content and incredibly overpriced and underwhelming transmogs,This could be a really good game, but it must be rated as low as possible on moral principal alone. Blizzard's goblin execs have clearly put forth the mission to D4's devs that this game's purpose is not to be fun or entertaining, but rather a tedious time-waster that brute-forces "engagement" in the hopes of selling seasonal content and incredibly overpriced and underwhelming transmogs, which could almost be forgiven if not for the $100 entry fee most loyal fans paid to get a taste of this tragicomedic, satirical representation of an ARPG. Everywhere you turn in this game you are faced with an obtrusive obstacle, sometimes literal, that seeks to do nothing other than slow you down and prevent you from getting anywhere or having any fun. If you somehow find a way to play the game at a high level or a fast pace, Blizzard will stop you dead in your tracks and weaken your character with quite possibly the most reviled patching in gaming history. With constant back-tracking in dungeons, horses that forget how to gallop, literal roadblocks, LoL-inspired recall times, and just plain old damage stat reductions, Blizzard has proven nothing since launch other than that they do not understand the ARPG genre or what its fans are seeking. Or worse yet, they do know, but they don't care, because all that matters to a giant, evil corporation is profit (don't believe me? Diablo Immortal).
    If you were fortunate or intelligent enough to not entrust your money to this God-forsaken corporation to play this game, do yourself a favor and keep your credit card in your wallet until D4's absolutely dented team of developers is fired and replaced by people who actually play the game and understand the genre (and can do basic math and not release half-baked and boring itemization systems).    … Expand
  5. Melzago
    Jul 19, 2023
    2
    Campaign was good, side quest entertaining. Everything was fine until we learn about the pointless loot table, the renown reset, and the preseason 1 patch.
  6. rollei
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    The campaign was fun, but the game stagnates terribly after level 50. The developers have made numerous changes to make the game even slower and more of a time sink. The end-game is simply not fun, the loot is uninspiring and dull and upgrades are few and far between. This genre of game is about loot, progress, and fun, none of which are to be found in diablo 4 after the base campaignThe campaign was fun, but the game stagnates terribly after level 50. The developers have made numerous changes to make the game even slower and more of a time sink. The end-game is simply not fun, the loot is uninspiring and dull and upgrades are few and far between. This genre of game is about loot, progress, and fun, none of which are to be found in diablo 4 after the base campaign is completed. There are dozens of better games being released this year which respect your time. This game does not.

    The devs and community managers promise attention to and fixes for numerous issues, but then the patches exacerbate the issues instead of solving them. The focus seems to be on forcing players to spend as much time in the game as possible, not on making the game fun.

    This game is worse than diablo 3 in every way. The lessons learned and wonderful progress made over years in that game is found nowhere in diablo 4.    … Expand
  7. camburke
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Rated a 1 for the campaign, which is pretty decent. But that goes quick, and the midgame/endgame is abysmal, with seemingly no improvements on the horizon.

    The way Blizzard treats players reminds me of an abusive spouse. They’ll shower you with small “gifts”, then knock you around a little bit to put you in your place, then they’ll say sorry and act like they’ve changed, only to hit you    Rated a 1 for the campaign, which is pretty decent. But that goes quick, and the midgame/endgame is abysmal, with seemingly no improvements on the horizon.

    The way Blizzard treats players reminds me of an abusive spouse. They’ll shower you with small “gifts”, then knock you around a little bit to put you in your place, then they’ll say sorry and act like they’ve changed, only to hit you even harder next time. Repeat ad nauseam.    … Expand
  8. edgarwong
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    This game has a tons of issues need to be addressed. But Blizzard chose to ignore them, ignore the pains of players. They don't priority the problem solving, and even made some most critical ones worse. That is ridiculous. I never saw any company like Blizzard lacking of customer care.
  9. Diablofan69420
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Game started off lack luster, but fun. Then the first page for the first season came out and they went backwards in every direction possible, even increasing the time it takes to go back to town after finishing a dungeon by two seconds. This game went from being potentially one of the best ARPG games to a steaming pile of dog excrement in a single patch.
  10. Brewskiy
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Had potential, unfortunately the development team does not listen to the community. They have destroyed any possible way to enjoy this game with nerfs.
  11. Nishikado
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Diablo Dev in a nutshell: uodate everything that is fun.
    How do we get players to play more and longer hours?
    Reduce exp gain, add more walls, slow them down, make them wait longer.

    How do we make it challenging for players? Nerf class skills, nerf damage, nerf items, nerf aspects, buff monster.

    Also, delete sorcerer
  12. Sierote23
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Don't waste your time with this game, I bought it for $100 and I really regret it. The developers of this game don't like to see players having fun and being happy. I explain, when you're running after your goal in the game and you're trying to optimize your time in order to make the gameplay less boring and repetitive as possible, for example, a dungeon that contains a lot of mobs, theyDon't waste your time with this game, I bought it for $100 and I really regret it. The developers of this game don't like to see players having fun and being happy. I explain, when you're running after your goal in the game and you're trying to optimize your time in order to make the gameplay less boring and repetitive as possible, for example, a dungeon that contains a lot of mobs, they (Devs) go there and take that possibility away from you even though it’s something in the game. The thing here is that they want you to be in an infinite loop farming xp and mediocre items from monsters and getting next to nothing as a reward. Weakened all classes to try to “balance” things and try to make it challenging but it actually became an unbearable game. This game is currently completely different from what they released a month ago. Spend your time doing something rewarding and fun, something you really feel motivated to do. all the devs of this game do is kill your motivation.

    Everything you try to do in the game to improve your gameplay, be it a dps focused build or an efficient farm it is reason to nerf. forget being happy in this game my friend.    … Expand
  13. MaverickAK
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Game was phenomenal with the original intent and design, but after a recent patch, the intent by the developers is to drive people away from the game to lower server populations with blanket reductions to capabilities, introducing class breaking flaws instead of providing corrections. Just another corporate money grab at this point. What a shame.
  14. bobby_kotick
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    This is, hands down, the best game ever! The classes are novel and unparalleled, and the loot system is fantastic. Everyone should buy this game, along with the Battle Pass - it is such a deal at $19.99. The developers worked so hard on this, and I am so proud of them. Did you see the special thanks in the credits? How thoughtful! They were going to name the Treasure Goblin "BobbyThis is, hands down, the best game ever! The classes are novel and unparalleled, and the loot system is fantastic. Everyone should buy this game, along with the Battle Pass - it is such a deal at $19.99. The developers worked so hard on this, and I am so proud of them. Did you see the special thanks in the credits? How thoughtful! They were going to name the Treasure Goblin "Bobby Kotick". Sometimes they joke that all I care about are gold coins but that is totally not true! I love dollars, euros, and won, too. Look, I gave you people horses! Horses! Did your precious Path of Exile give you horses? Grow up, losers!… Expand
  15. leprosy91
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Bogged down and continuing to get patches to slow it down even more. A lack of content doesn't mean to make it take longer to progress. Abilities were cool for a day till you realize most classes only have one to two options for builds if you are lucky. Most bored I have ever been in the franchise, playing Barbarian and Sorcerer. Being forced into using shouts and defensive for 75% of myBogged down and continuing to get patches to slow it down even more. A lack of content doesn't mean to make it take longer to progress. Abilities were cool for a day till you realize most classes only have one to two options for builds if you are lucky. Most bored I have ever been in the franchise, playing Barbarian and Sorcerer. Being forced into using shouts and defensive for 75% of my abilities was already boring before they decided to rip into defensive ratios and cooldown nerfs. Brainless devs.… Expand
  16. Ghenrich
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Diablo IV started as an unnecessarily grindy version of Diablo 3 with the art style of Diablo 2 and barely anything to do at endgame. In response to player complaints, Blizzard fixed none of the issues raised, made the game even grindier for no reason, and nerfed all the fun stuff players found into the ground. And, in true blizzard fashion, the way the executed the nerfs did nothing toDiablo IV started as an unnecessarily grindy version of Diablo 3 with the art style of Diablo 2 and barely anything to do at endgame. In response to player complaints, Blizzard fixed none of the issues raised, made the game even grindier for no reason, and nerfed all the fun stuff players found into the ground. And, in true blizzard fashion, the way the executed the nerfs did nothing to solve the problem they were trying to solve, and arguably made it significantly worse. This game started mediocre and quickly became a dumpster fire. Avoid,… Expand
  17. Eorl4242
    Jul 19, 2023
    2
    Lack of a endgame, painfully slow leveling combined with non user friendly systems that actively punish players for innovating or trying a new class all together. Feels like Diablo 4 is ran by a bunch of WoW Devs because anytime fun is detected they shut it down within a hour but general bugs that already make their slug grind of a game even more unbearable takes weeks, possibly even nextLack of a endgame, painfully slow leveling combined with non user friendly systems that actively punish players for innovating or trying a new class all together. Feels like Diablo 4 is ran by a bunch of WoW Devs because anytime fun is detected they shut it down within a hour but general bugs that already make their slug grind of a game even more unbearable takes weeks, possibly even next season. I haven't seen this much of a dumpster fire since the launch of Diablo 3 real world auction house system. Visually this game is stunning but you can only pretty poo to sparkle so much before the stench makes your gut wrench and hurl. Now that we have season 1 patch notes I can safely say if we aren't playing by their standards of how we should play the game they will actively seek out the problems and beat it to death with a baseball bat. Game is extremely buggy, laggy and almost down right unplayable at times. Buy at your own risk.… Expand
  18. smoddox
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    absolute **** company made up of a bunch of breast-milk stealing little cucks
  19. lazeedonut
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Devs are either deaf or are so focused on how they think the game should play they never asked if the user will have fun with the experience. Blizz is trying to make a Loot based ARPG MMO, without rewarding loot system. An ARPG without action. A MMO without a social system. It tries to be everything, and fails on every aspect.
  20. jungjaae
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    They forever killed the legendary monster they created with their memories and their myth
  21. Caad
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Well, they took everything that made the game fun and nerfed it to the ground. Blizzard is out of touch. I play games for fun as a way to decompress from my stressful job. It isn’t fun anymore so I’m going to play something else.
  22. Darkened
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Season 1. Where no fun is allowed. One of the worst patches in all of video game history.
  23. figjamsmash
    Jul 19, 2023
    5
    This game could be so much more. I've been a fan of the series since Diablo 1 and find the constant direction changes disappointing this soon after release. Pick a lane and stay in it for awhile. Instead they buff an aspect, only to nerf it beyond its original state next patch. I was initially excited for the 1st season, but it looks like I may go ahead and buy Remnant 2 then wait andThis game could be so much more. I've been a fan of the series since Diablo 1 and find the constant direction changes disappointing this soon after release. Pick a lane and stay in it for awhile. Instead they buff an aspect, only to nerf it beyond its original state next patch. I was initially excited for the 1st season, but it looks like I may go ahead and buy Remnant 2 then wait and see if Blizzard actually fixes anything.… Expand
  24. Knightblade
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    First of all I don’t spend my time leaving game reviews but this became a massive exception. DON’T BUY D4!!! First major patch before season starts gutted everyone’s gear of anything meaningful. Like playing for 100+ hrs to see your gear go from 56% to 22% across multiple damage stats, get 50% or more of your damage taken away, and stripped of your defenses via armor -30% along withFirst of all I don’t spend my time leaving game reviews but this became a massive exception. DON’T BUY D4!!! First major patch before season starts gutted everyone’s gear of anything meaningful. Like playing for 100+ hrs to see your gear go from 56% to 22% across multiple damage stats, get 50% or more of your damage taken away, and stripped of your defenses via armor -30% along with cooldown reduction -30% ALL AT THE SAME TIME IN ONE PATCH!!! I have no reason to play ever again thanks to Blizzard’s idea of making this a live service online only. It got boring really quickly when 99% loot is vendor trash. So much lack of content once you’ve beaten the campaign. I once had faith in this game when they listened and increased EXP gains much higher in nightmare dungeons. YET they release this patch and did a 180, making grinding/leveling that much more difficult!! If they wanted to gut all the fun from the game, why release it with all the stuff they took away from their players, which was subpar to begin with….? Where’s all the cool uniques, aspects, build variety … or anything for that matter? The 1.1 patch clearly demonstrates Blizz does not respect your time or any actual player feedback.… Expand
  25. Synthh_
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    lipstick on a pig, great art team with noob designers save your money instead
  26. Tulenn
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    After patch 1.1 I don’t want play this game. Blizzard kill one of my favorite game. I decided not to donate to any blizzard game. They won't get another cent from me. If there was an opportunity, then a refand would do it.
  27. Ando77
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Was looking forward to season 1. Now after the most recent patch, most likely uninstalling for a while.
  28. 10legan
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Tone-deaf dev team, doesn't even play their game, classic "fun detected" patches
  29. Barrygaming
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    I can't even play the game with the memory leak issues. It just constantly crashes. They have acknowledged the issue and said they might have a fix in the future....with no date. They had their first big patch, no news on it and they are taking the game in a horrible direction. Save your money, don't be a fool like me seeing the franchise name Diablo and thinking this is Blizzard North.
  30. leonar5465
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Developers don't understand the Diablo sensibility at all.

    Their patch direction is not very user friendly.

    I will no longer be pre-purchasing Blizzard games.
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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 25, 2024
    50
    There's a fair bit to like about Diablo IV — best-in-class sound design, intriguing character classes, fantastic graphics and occasionally addictive gameplay all feel like the series in its prime. However, even the best parts are let down by an undercurrent of frustrating design choices: the cynical inclusion of a Battle Pass, a bloated open world, repetitive mission structure and progression that too often feels meaningless cast a long shadow that let the latest Diablo title down. Future Seasons may refine what's here, but many of its issues sadly feel baked into the core experience. All but the most die-hard fans may wish to wait for a substantial sale on this one.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    80
    The visuals are probably what excited me the most. The way the game looks and the atmosphere makes me feel like I'm playing the old Diablo again. On steroids and on a quadruple screen TV, but the feeling is still there. [Issue#328]
  3. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    80
    Diablo is back, and taking no prisoners. The top-quality, lengthy campaign will be enough for some, while the endgame should prove a welcome obsession for others. [Issue#30, p.84]
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