Diablo IV

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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 6675 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,649 out of 6675
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  1. Madmojo
    Aug 6, 2023
    1
    Game looks good, improved skill system... however..

    its just not worth the money.. I paid over $100 in Canada for the basic edition.. and I feel let down.. I have actually fallen asleep playing this game.. controller in hand.. there is just not enough for this to be a GOOD game.. its just an OK game. I mash the same buttons with very little strategy or tactics every battle. this    Game looks good, improved skill system... however..

    its just not worth the money.. I paid over $100 in Canada for the basic edition.. and I feel let down.. I have actually fallen asleep playing this game.. controller in hand.. there is just not enough for this to be a GOOD game.. its just an OK game. I mash the same buttons with very little strategy or tactics every battle. this formula would have work about 20 years ago.. but not I want more value for my money. It doesn't mean its a bad game.. it's just not worth the money they are charging.

    Solo I would have been very upset with my purchase. thankfully I do play with friends and that has made it salvageable.. but in hindsight, I would not have purchased this game at this price.

    wait for a sale, and you will be happier for it.    … Expand
  2. ByndHumn
    Jul 18, 2023
    1
    I'm giving this game a 1. It was enjoyable around launch, It was relatively smooth. Game play was fun-ish with only minor issues. The end-game a little shallow, and simple, but it's sometimes fun splashing around at the shallow end of the pool.

    Now they're taking the water out of that pool, and quickly. With the latest patch (1.1.0) They've made it so everyone has to huddle at the    I'm giving this game a 1. It was enjoyable around launch, It was relatively smooth. Game play was fun-ish with only minor issues. The end-game a little shallow, and simple, but it's sometimes fun splashing around at the shallow end of the pool.

    Now they're taking the water out of that pool, and quickly. With the latest patch (1.1.0) They've made it so everyone has to huddle at the shallow end. The suits above, or whoever is in charge of making the game focused on "player engagement/playtime" has ruined the game. Slows its pacing down so you spend more time grinding away at the same content you've already experienced over and over.

    They want you to spend more time leveling, playing through the story, dying over and over again to simple monsters, because forget survivability in a ARPG game, you want glass cannon! So maybe, just maybe, you'll look at the cosmetics shop and buy something because you're that bored, so its worth it for them in the end.

    They don't respect your time as a gamer, you shouldn't have to respect their game.    … Expand
  3. gr8routdoors
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    Tons of crashes and a company that has no idea how to balance their game or empathize with their players. Definitely recommend skipping.
  4. ONEEX
    Aug 16, 2023
    1
    К сожалению - игру превратили в ММО проект по вытягиванию денег.
    Игру делали не для удовольствия игроков а в качестве второй работы, притом за которую ещё и заплатить нужно.
    Если хотите делать игры на 100% ради денег - уберите название "Диабло" и приставьте к названию ММО. И ещё, сделайте её Free-to-Play если хотите сохранить название но всё так же халтурно делать ради денег и не    К сожалению - игру превратили в ММО проект по вытягиванию денег.
    Игру делали не для удовольствия игроков а в качестве второй работы, притом за которую ещё и заплатить нужно.
    Если хотите делать игры на 100% ради денег - уберите название "Диабло" и приставьте к названию ММО.
    И ещё, сделайте её Free-to-Play если хотите сохранить название но всё так же халтурно делать ради денег и не более.
    Удачи!    … Expand
  5. Karbon
    Jun 15, 2023
    1
    Game is full with annoying bugs. The design choices are poor. The grind for levels is miserable, for example, just like the Renown board. That Blizzard visual quality is present in some points of the game, in others it's a bad joke.
    The story isn't captivating. It's like it was made by a mexican novel writer. Full with weird events that has no good explanation.
    The dev team is completely    Game is full with annoying bugs. The design choices are poor. The grind for levels is miserable, for example, just like the Renown board. That Blizzard visual quality is present in some points of the game, in others it's a bad joke.
    The story isn't captivating. It's like it was made by a mexican novel writer. Full with weird events that has no good explanation.
    The dev team is completely lost in their own ego (that's the only thing I can think of). It's like they never played D3 before. Half or more of the quality of life that D3 took years to get aren't in D4. The abilities balance is a mess. The game had no QA at all. You're most likely forced to play X build in the end game or you won't progress.
    The only really good thing is how The Butcher is presented to you in the game. That's all.    … Expand
  6. wallisjo
    Aug 15, 2023
    1
    Game was not fun. Never got into it and the game is moving in the wrong direction.
  7. galeota
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    You realize how hollow and terrible this game is after the honeymoon period. The end game loop is extremely dull, there is literally nothing to chase after, no set of gear to complete, no build to work towards and the gear drops are so confusing and such a chore to look at, because of a dozen of worthless stats that no one wants.

    A shadow of the 3 previous games with a very nice coat of    You realize how hollow and terrible this game is after the honeymoon period. The end game loop is extremely dull, there is literally nothing to chase after, no set of gear to complete, no build to work towards and the gear drops are so confusing and such a chore to look at, because of a dozen of worthless stats that no one wants.

    A shadow of the 3 previous games with a very nice coat of visual polish.    … Expand
  8. Jbennar1
    Jul 21, 2023
    1
    For a lot of us. This game was our hopes of Blizzard restoring its honor in making good games and loving its community. Whelp....Im sad to say, I wont be apart of these money grabs anymore. The pros of this game are few. They got back to the gritty, dark, roots! FINALLY! I was so happy to see this. The graphics are good, campaign and characters are decent. Some of the combat feels good.For a lot of us. This game was our hopes of Blizzard restoring its honor in making good games and loving its community. Whelp....Im sad to say, I wont be apart of these money grabs anymore. The pros of this game are few. They got back to the gritty, dark, roots! FINALLY! I was so happy to see this. The graphics are good, campaign and characters are decent. Some of the combat feels good. However the cons HEAVILY outweigh the pros. There is NO END GAME, the entire point of playing is a motive to beat strong bosses and get end game BEST loot, OR if you like PVP you go that route. The items are lackluster, boring, the dungeons are repetitive. The map is very big, BUT THERE IS NOTHING IN IT. It's an open world online game but it feels barren. You will enjoy the campaign, when you hit 60, game gets super stale. Why would I want to do boring, mundane sidequest over again every season? Why would I want to restart every season if theres no end game. WHATS THE POINT? Im so sad I want to love this game, I want to get absorbed in a good classic again. Blizzard. Is. Dead.… Expand
  9. YouKnowWho2020
    Jul 22, 2023
    1
    How the mighty have fallen. The problem with this game is others already do ARPGs better, for cheaper and actually want people to have fun.
  10. Grdran
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    While it doesn’t revolutionize the genre, it takes a lot of what 3 did, darkens it back to its roots, adds build versatility without being too complex(people may still think it’s simplistic but it’s definitely more complex than Diablo 3), and adds some MMO elements without being toooo invasive in my opinion.

    The combat feels good and the leveling doesn’t feel too slow. The classes feel    While it doesn’t revolutionize the genre, it takes a lot of what 3 did, darkens it back to its roots, adds build versatility without being too complex(people may still think it’s simplistic but it’s definitely more complex than Diablo 3), and adds some MMO elements without being toooo invasive in my opinion.

    The combat feels good and the leveling doesn’t feel too slow. The classes feel different enough. One thing Blizzard still seems to have with the right team and amount of time, IS good game feel. The sounds and the visuals are satisfying and the builds don’t feel one dimensional as Diablo 3 did and you actually can have versatile subtypes within each class like how a druid can build to focus on being a werebear tank, a wind/lightning mage, an animal whisperer, or a combination of it all. Similar with other classes too how sorcerers can have different elemental specializations and mix and match with beautiful and bright effects and punchy sounds.

    The story seems to be one of those you either love it or you hate it.

    It’s also a better sequel to Diablo 3 than Overwatch 2 was to Overwatch 1(which blizzard released as basically the same game lol).

    Diablo IV does feel different enough and strikes a good combination of simple and complex.

    And it’s an ARPG. You play it for the fun explosions and effects and getting better and better loot which this satisfies pretty well.

    Sadly, as of launch, there isn’t MUCH to do in the endgame when you hit the later/max levels, but they have plans for seasons and expansions to add more. The leveling process and the classes themselves are fun though and you’ll get a ton of enjoyment out of it.

    Edit: As of the Season 1 patch I can’t in good conscience recommend this game anymore. Anything that was bad is doubled down and anything that was remotely fun is nerfed. Leveling was slowed down, classes already gutted, itemization not addressed, endgame activities heavily nerfed.

    Maybe I’ll edit this if they fix it but maybe I won’t bother like they don’t seem to bother with this game.    … Expand
  11. jackSSS
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 設計團隊是不是沒自己玩過遊戲，只看到玩家哪個強就砍哪個?如果他們這樣繼續下去，D4將會是一個非常劣質的遊戲… Expand
  12. Mustimaxx
    Jun 14, 2023
    1
    why the guys from blizz show this behavior to kill this game with the brainless nerrffffs.... wake up......
    i think to refund it...
  13. AtomicTBag
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Diablo IV, once a beacon of hope for action-RPG lovers, has seemingly fallen into the pitfall of prioritizing commercial tactics over gamer satisfaction with its recent Patch 1.1. The new update exemplifies a growing trend within the industry, one that substitutes genuine player enjoyment and rich content with a psychologically manipulative grind. It's a phenomenon that serves neither theDiablo IV, once a beacon of hope for action-RPG lovers, has seemingly fallen into the pitfall of prioritizing commercial tactics over gamer satisfaction with its recent Patch 1.1. The new update exemplifies a growing trend within the industry, one that substitutes genuine player enjoyment and rich content with a psychologically manipulative grind. It's a phenomenon that serves neither the players nor the long-term health of the franchise.

    Patch 1.1, far from offering substantive content, only seems to amplify the grind, widening the rift between the developer's promises and the player's reality. This approach is the antithesis of what has made the gaming industry thrive. Games have historically been about escaping the daily grind, not immersing ourselves in a digital one. The intricate layers of joy, challenge, and reward are what make games irresistible, not the artificial lengthening of gameplay through tedious tasks.

    While it is not uncommon to find games that require some degree of grind to progress, Diablo IV’s latest patch takes this to an unhealthy extreme. It neglects the wide spectrum of players, catering only to the most dedicated who have ample time to invest. This is not an inclusive approach. Many casual players who would love to immerse themselves in the rich lore and challenging battles Diablo IV promises are left feeling alienated and unappreciated.

    Instead of cultivating a healthy relationship with their player base, the developers have chosen a path that fuels division and fosters toxicity. Their focus appears to be centered on profits, with little regard for the gamer's experience. This exploitative trend is the true villain in the gaming community, creating a divide between players and the games they once loved.

    Pre-orders once represented a pact of trust, a statement of faith in the developer's vision. Yet, Diablo IV, like many games of late, uses it as a gateway to secure commitment before unveiling a gameplay model that borders on manipulation. The pre-order system has been warped into a shroud that masks the lack of creative solutions for engaging gameplay, leaving players with a sour taste of regret.

    The Diablo franchise, renowned for its deeply satisfying action and atmospheric world, has been diluted by a patch that seems more concerned with maintaining player engagement than providing a meaningful gaming experience. The unfulfilling grind, the focus on the endless chase of illusory achievements, is indicative of a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes a game enjoyable.

    Developers have the power and responsibility to shape the gaming community. They are the architects of our digital realms and the guardians of our shared experiences. It's time they reconsider their approach, shifting their focus from profits to players. After all, games are crafted for players to enjoy, not for developers to exploit. The real currency of any game is the joy it brings to its players. Once developers grasp this concept, they might just rediscover the secret to crafting masterpieces that resonate with us all. In its current state, Diablo IV and its latest patch fail to uphold this crucial understanding. We can only hope that the developers will rekindle their passion for delivering rewarding experiences and steer the franchise back on course before it's too late.    … Expand
  14. NYFAN23
    Jul 22, 2023
    1
    Game is fun for a while. Does look great and has a good story but falls apart in the end game. Poor performance as well. Gets very repetitive and the grind in this game is unlike any other I’ve played. I was giving Blizzard one last chance and now they won’t get another dime from me. Wasted my money and time. Strongly recommend against buying this. At far away from Blizzard.
  15. Schmo_hawk
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Feels hollow. Overpriced. Boring. Basically a reskined Diablo 3 with Diablo 2 flavoring.
  16. Lordback3
    Sep 5, 2023
    1
    Zerei o jogo mas só,parei por ai.
    Mataram o jogo completamente,só dei nota 1 pela dublagem incrível em PT-BR
    O Diablo 3 jogo até hoje mais de 700 horas e ainda me divirto.
  17. masseyboy
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    Great start, tremendous story with awesome art. About four weeks of fun until Season 1. The season 1 patch nerfed all characters and completely wiped out the ability for at least three characters to survive standard dungeons and most content. The requirements for the newest content would be to Uninstaller the game.
  18. Waiwai709394
    Aug 2, 2023
    1
    Until the game is changed to prioritize the players' interests rather than just wanting to keep players online for longer, I won't play it anymore.
  19. kresh35
    Jun 25, 2023
    1
    Online required...
    My game crash every session I play. Many rollback, why they force us to play online. Let me enjoy my game alone please !
  20. JohnToilet
    Jul 30, 2023
    1
    No company cares less about their playerbase than Blizzard. It is an excellent ad for POE2 though
  21. FarEastPlayer
    Jun 15, 2023
    1
    The Blizzard is just keeping gaslighting players and nerf everything that could possibly make players happy. They are anti-players, they should burn in hell.
  22. raymondyap
    Aug 6, 2023
    1
    Repetitive gameplay and a tedious grind with little rewards. The developer has implemented patches to make the grind longer and harder via nerfs that they claim as game balances.Wasted my money, Don't buy if you have not. There are more worthy games that deserve your money and time. Try Baldur's Gate 3 or Amour Core 6.
  23. NegativeZer0
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Developers are completely out of touch and every update has made the game progressivly worse since release.
  24. leeringg
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    The story is pretty good but as with many "live service" games the developers are completely ignorant and ignore the community. Last patch nerfed every single build costing people hours of grinding and destroying the pace of the game. Avoid this game for the foreseeable future.
  25. Newmanjr
    Jul 21, 2023
    1
    I have never seen a company make such terrible decisions. Have you all no clue what customer service is or how to keep fans happy. Oh your having fun in our game...well now the character you spent months on is absolutely GARBAGE! Trash
  26. hanjsam
    Jul 12, 2023
    1
    8만원 혹은 그이상 주고 샀는데 이건 만들다 말고 출시한게 맞는거 같다 이미 확장팩이 2개라고?
    그거할 시간에 밸런스도 아니고 버그 같은건 패치 해줘야하는거 아닌가 마법저항은 적용도 안될꺼면서 왜만든건지 그런걸 시즌2에나 해준다고? 이미 얼리억세스 많이 사서 시즌1은 많이들 할꺼 같으니시즌2에 사람빠질까봐 빨리 해줘야할 보석 같은거 그때한다? 아주 지랄 났음 나도 12만원주고 미리부터 했지만 이걸 12만원 줬다고? 후회함 그간 디아블로와의 정으로 1점줌    8만원 혹은 그이상 주고 샀는데 이건 만들다 말고 출시한게 맞는거 같다 이미 확장팩이 2개라고?
    그거할 시간에 밸런스도 아니고 버그 같은건 패치 해줘야하는거 아닌가 마법저항은 적용도 안될꺼면서 왜만든건지 그런걸 시즌2에나 해준다고? 이미 얼리억세스 많이 사서 시즌1은 많이들 할꺼 같으니시즌2에 사람빠질까봐 빨리 해줘야할 보석 같은거 그때한다? 아주 지랄 났음 나도 12만원주고 미리부터 했지만 이걸 12만원 줬다고? 후회함 그간 디아블로와의 정으로 1점줌
  27. GM_Phobos
    Jul 27, 2023
    1
    Il gioco non è bruttissimo, come ambientazione è un bel gioco ma è stato rovinato dalle politiche predatorie di Activision, questo non è un gioco cellulare dove inserire contenuti a pagamento Diablo non lo è mai stato e anche andando avanti con la stagione non si può ottenere NULLA di decente senza un aggiunta economica. Hanno deciso di rendere il gioco pieno di trappole per ottenereIl gioco non è bruttissimo, come ambientazione è un bel gioco ma è stato rovinato dalle politiche predatorie di Activision, questo non è un gioco cellulare dove inserire contenuti a pagamento Diablo non lo è mai stato e anche andando avanti con la stagione non si può ottenere NULLA di decente senza un aggiunta economica. Hanno deciso di rendere il gioco pieno di trappole per ottenere denaro e lo hanno reso NOIOSO e dire che diablo era un gioco ripetitivo alla base sin dai suoi albori... tuttavia il modo in cui lo hanno fatto lo rende più noioso di un gioco dove prima dovevi rigiocarti di continuo la stessa storia tutte le volte... il che è tutto dire...… Expand
  28. Lichking1019
    Aug 14, 2023
    1
    I really tried to like this game but like everyone said there's so much lost potential, the game seems undone and there's so many quality of life features missing. There are also ample bugs. Tonight, I had two nightmare dungeons that didn't show any rewards or glyph leveling after finishing up all objectives and killing the boss.
    I'm coming from having two characters in Tier IV, a necro    I really tried to like this game but like everyone said there's so much lost potential, the game seems undone and there's so many quality of life features missing. There are also ample bugs. Tonight, I had two nightmare dungeons that didn't show any rewards or glyph leveling after finishing up all objectives and killing the boss.
    I'm coming from having two characters in Tier IV, a necro and sorc. Patch 1.1.0 KILLED my sorc.
    I'm so fed up with Diablo and Blizzard in general.    … Expand
  29. Khagas
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Nothing but an awful story trying to pass itself off as a full Diablo ARPG experience. The dev team clearly had no clue what they were doing aside from the single player story because an endgame doesn't even partially exist. There is also a lack of very basic features like: the leaderboard, simple and obvious QoL features like a paragon respec button or gem bag, awful xp, sweeping nerfs,Nothing but an awful story trying to pass itself off as a full Diablo ARPG experience. The dev team clearly had no clue what they were doing aside from the single player story because an endgame doesn't even partially exist. There is also a lack of very basic features like: the leaderboard, simple and obvious QoL features like a paragon respec button or gem bag, awful xp, sweeping nerfs, etc., make it painfully obvious that the dev team was not trying to make Diablo 4 a complete and finished product. They were banking on their Diablo brand story to hook enough people that they could just finish the rest of developing the game later through live service patch cycles before any of the casual base really took any notice. That is predatory and pretty disgusting and this game deserves less than a 5 until they deliver what they promised. If D3 is anything to go by, come back in about 5 years and it might be in an acceptable state.… Expand
  30. garywalker80
    Jul 21, 2023
    1
    Devs: Why spend your time making countless unnecessary changes to what should have been a fantastic game, when that time could have been better spent developing new builds for existing classes, exploring more dynamic styles of gameplay, etc. Since the beta was released, Rogue has steadily been the strongest character bar none, and so in turn, you nerf the Sorcerer and the Barbarian?! Who'sDevs: Why spend your time making countless unnecessary changes to what should have been a fantastic game, when that time could have been better spent developing new builds for existing classes, exploring more dynamic styles of gameplay, etc. Since the beta was released, Rogue has steadily been the strongest character bar none, and so in turn, you nerf the Sorcerer and the Barbarian?! Who's d**k did the Rogue suck to stay so invincible? You've made ZERO adjustments to quality of life. WHERE IS THE SEPARATE GEM CHEST!??! Stop what you're doing RIGHT NOW, ALL OF YOU, and WORK ON THE GEM CHEST ALREADY. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills, DAMN!… Expand
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#22 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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#2 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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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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