Diablo IV

 PlayStation 5
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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 6675 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 310 out of 6675
  3. Negative: 5,649 out of 6675
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  1. robbiengall
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    I've been a fan of Diablo games since the release of the first one. I played all of them many times. Thousands of hours in total. And I believe D4 is the best of them all. It's the one to rule them all. Atmosphere, story, gameplay, characters, world structure, itemisation. Top notch. You can see developers loved working on it. The only thing I'm missing is the music in style od D1 and D2,I've been a fan of Diablo games since the release of the first one. I played all of them many times. Thousands of hours in total. And I believe D4 is the best of them all. It's the one to rule them all. Atmosphere, story, gameplay, characters, world structure, itemisation. Top notch. You can see developers loved working on it. The only thing I'm missing is the music in style od D1 and D2, less ambient, more guitar. Best Diablo ever.… Expand
  2. binhex
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    It is difficult for me to believe that a modern developer managed to release a game so solid, with so few issues with this much depth on day one. I've been playing Diablo since the second game and this is the peak evolution of the series. It may not be everyone cup of tea and if that's the case go play something else and move on.

    Every time I play it's the tiny details in the    It is difficult for me to believe that a modern developer managed to release a game so solid, with so few issues with this much depth on day one. I've been playing Diablo since the second game and this is the peak evolution of the series. It may not be everyone cup of tea and if that's the case go play something else and move on.

    Every time I play it's the tiny details in the environments that get me. There's so much atmosphere here that I find a lot of time goes by playing without me even realizing it. I'm excited to see what the future has in store for this game.    … Expand
  3. jyml8582
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Oh, behold the masterpiece that is Diablo 4, a veritable symphony of a game, tailored exclusively for the elite, the triumphant, the apex predators of existence - successful hardcore adults. Only those whose bank accounts are weightier than their sense of enjoyment need apply.

    Behold as the game diligently undergoes perpetual renovations, a virtual utopia where every bug is lovingly    Oh, behold the masterpiece that is Diablo 4, a veritable symphony of a game, tailored exclusively for the elite, the triumphant, the apex predators of existence - successful hardcore adults. Only those whose bank accounts are weightier than their sense of enjoyment need apply.

    Behold as the game diligently undergoes perpetual renovations, a virtual utopia where every bug is lovingly squashed, every wrinkle smoothed out. What could be more thrilling than a game that gets frequent facelifts? After all, who needs to have fun when you can be endlessly entranced by the riveting process of bug-fixing?

    But hold your horses, thrill-seekers! If your idea of gaming is even remotely related to "fun," tread no further. The developers have declared it themselves, with a straight face no less – "it is not fun." Clearly, we've transcended such trivial desires. Games aren't meant to be enjoyable; they're meant to be the very air we breathe, the immersive cocoon that cocoons us from the mundanity of reality.

    And speaking of time, fret not, for Diablo 4 is here to suck every last ounce of it from your life. A leisurely horse ride? A simple exit from a dungeon? Each act, a luxurious indulgence, costing you the precious currency of existence: time. But rejoice! For as a member of the prosperous elite, you have time to spare, and what better way to squander it than in the throes of Diablo 4's meticulous attention to tedium?

    Forsooth, this game isn't for the riffraff; it's a sanctuary for the opulent. If your bank balance resembles a hamster wheel rather than a mountain of gold, avert your eyes and scurry away. But if you're a bonafide member of the elite, buckle up! Diablo 4 beckons you into its leisurely embrace, a tortoise-paced odyssey that'll make even the slowest snail seem like a speeding bullet.

    Fun? Pshaw! Fun is for the plebeians. Go, amuse yourself with mere LEGO blocks or the frivolous trifles of a Nintendo Switch. Leave the weighty matters to the connoisseurs of discernment, those who understand that an impeccable taste is worth its weight in gold - Diablo 4, a flawless masterpiece, deserving of an unchallenged 10 out of 10. No need for questions, for the answers are written in the golden script of success.    … Expand
  4. clayesterling
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Excellent. All around a great game that has kept me interested in the story (rare these days). I look forward to sinking hours into endgame content.
  5. ktk0199
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    What I was looking for is here! greatest ARPG available without a doubt. Excellently smooth game play. high quality music. Excellent atmosphere. a compelling story.
  6. LeTigre
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Blizzard returning to its roots. Great game and great gameplay.
    I love the dark atmosphere, the cinematic and the gameplay. It's just great. Specially after the D3 misery.

    Well done!
  7. Knopperz
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    Most people havent reached World Tier 4 or killed Lilith,
    the first Season hasnt started and so hasnt the Battlepass.
    Yet people downrank and reviewbomb like spiteful Children.

    ps: Blizzard doesnt care... they already got your Moneys.
  8. Sonic5202
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    ost 10/10
    history 10/10
    gameplay 10/10
    graphycs/art 10/10

    Congrats wizzard
  9. grady2k12
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    Absolutely addicting! Don't pay any attention to any negative reviews. These people don't know what they're talking about. The only problem I ran into was some server issues. Amazing game!
  10. greatzoron
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    Having played Diablo since 1998. And ALL the Diablos. 10++++++++++

    Fabulous!!!!!! I'm a 67 year old "girl gamer". RPGer all the way!!!!

    Blizzard you got it right. Beautiful graphics. Great music. Awesome play with my Barb. No issues at all on my PS5 and computer. Negative reviews ignore...... AND YEAH ITS FUN!!!!!!
  11. Jkregers
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    This game isn't a 10 and this game isn't a 0. It's a solid 8. The story is actually good and the gameplay is good. I'm knocking points off for an almost complete lack of innovation. It's the same thing you've played 1000 times. Barbarians are still using the same exact moves. That being said, it's still fun. Hopefully live service improvements and a better end game push this game up to a 9.
  12. BrotherTobiasz
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    Greatest ARPG out there and i don't get why every fun New game get Review bomb these days
  13. elmogrita
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    Having played every Diablo game since 2 I am very impressed with the launch of IV so far. Game is gorgeous, keeps true enough to the original formula but adds complexity in areas that needed some love. Tons of fun with friends and gorgeous to boot.
  14. NachoProblem
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    Great campaign, great story, great combat, great open world, great visuals, great classes. Yes the game needs some QoL improvements and more endgame content, but it's an insanely solid base.

    Don't believe all the butthurt jabronis giving it a 0. They are just trolling and whining because of 1 bad patch.
  15. Blaxx
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    + Story technisch ist das Spiel der Hammer.
    + Schneller und leichter Einstieg für Anfänger
    + Schöne Grafik und Darstellung

    Für einen kompletten Anfänger in der Diablo serie finde ich das Spiel großartig und es ist ein Lichtblick in der Zeit der Trashgames
  16. erdrick22
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    So far Activision has not managed to flub this up. Very fun so far looking forward to seasonal content.
  17. Idzanamy
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    Great game and great soundtrack. Yes, there are technical issues with servers, but they will be solved in short time
  18. skizz666
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Finally a great Diablo again! The balancing and bugfixes are totally okay and necessary. I just can't understand the complaints of all that people crying about it... Just get creative and try out new builds, that's what the game is about.
  19. andpaos
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    A truly great game from Blizzard. Great job to the devs.

    Playing a necromancer summoner and loving it!
  20. Azerate
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    The best ARPG series is back in its full glory. There's nothing else to say. It's perfect.
  21. Vorpalix
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    The game is amazing, I don't know what everyone else is smoking around here. This is coming from a D2 veteran. And yes, I HAVE made it to the endgame, it has its problems (quite a few actually) but it's nothing they can't work out, and they have already addressed most issues. People on metacritic gotta be trolling.

    p.s. yeah, having a cosmetics shop sucks, but it's the standard    The game is amazing, I don't know what everyone else is smoking around here. This is coming from a D2 veteran. And yes, I HAVE made it to the endgame, it has its problems (quite a few actually) but it's nothing they can't work out, and they have already addressed most issues. People on metacritic gotta be trolling.

    p.s. yeah, having a cosmetics shop sucks, but it's the standard nowadays, unfortunately.    … Expand
  22. bijsterdee
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Really love the atmosphere, fantastic game with a lot to do. Big W for Blizzard. Story is amazing. Game of the year.
  23. DAVIDROBERTSON1
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! After tge failed launch of Diablo 3, Diablo 4 recreates itself with great gameplay and character classes and customization options and the skill trees are back, I can't get enough!
  24. Mohammedjs
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    as first time playing diablo 4 im F loving it one of the best games in 23 so far
  25. Seatz
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best Diablo EVER! Many "Enzos" dont like this game because they like NUTELLA.… Expand
  26. snootchie
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Best in the series. People are clearly review bombing this game. It is a 10/10, a masterpiece, and will go down as one of the greatest games of all time. Absolutely revolutionary.
  27. NorthAmericanGu
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    The game slaps, it is not at all a 2/10
  28. Zski
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    This is a review from a long time fan of the series. I don't have a log of the hours that I spent on Diablo 2, but given that I played it consistently for five years, and then on and off for the following fifteen years, I'm willing to bet its well over a thousand hours. Similarly, I invested hundreds upon hundreds of hours into Diablo 3 across multiple platforms. In addition to those, IThis is a review from a long time fan of the series. I don't have a log of the hours that I spent on Diablo 2, but given that I played it consistently for five years, and then on and off for the following fifteen years, I'm willing to bet its well over a thousand hours. Similarly, I invested hundreds upon hundreds of hours into Diablo 3 across multiple platforms. In addition to those, I messed around with several of the Diablo clones over the years - Path of Exile, Torchlight, Titan Quest, among many others. Needless to say, I was beyond excited for Diablo 4. I purchased it on PC and on PS5 to do couch coop with my wife.

    I am a Diablo 2 purist, no matter what the series does, I think that is a timeless formula, so I am always a little rough to accept change in the series, even if it takes it in the right direction. Diablo 4 really takes the series to new heights while keeping the same core dungeon crawling, loot hunting, monster slaying concepts. The open world feels very appropriate for the Diablo series without steering off into other MMORPG territories. It keeps the same spirit of the series but it makes the world feel so much more alive. It is difficult to put into words but it is something that you absolutely have to experience for yourself. The world itself is static which is completely new for the series, but all of the dungeons are procedurally generated like you would expect, and it executes it very well. Blizzard made everything feel much deeper than ever before, and they executed it perfectly. I feel almost as if Diablo 3 tried to add this layer of depth, but they needed to test their foundation over a decade to make it work this fluidly. I also like the connectivity with other players - you'll find them in town, you'll randomly come across other players doing an event that you'll link up with for 5 minutes and head your separate ways. It's very nonintrusive and totally adds to the experience.

    The character skills development, and overall depth to the gameplay is all there - the more you play, the more you realize how complex the character building really is. Once you think you have it under control, it just adds more and more depth and complexity to it. Its the most fleshed out Diablo experience without a doubt. The great part about it is that you can play it how you wish. The complexity is there if you really want to get sweaty with the game, but there is so much content that even casual players can fully immerse themselves with as much as they feel comfortable with. I really enjoyed playing this with my wife because she largely does not play any videogames, but I managed to hook her with Diablo 3 many years ago. Its complex enough for me to be able to really get into the stats and builds, but straight forward enough where she can create and customize her character on a far more casual level, yet we can play on the same couch and love it the same.

    The graphics are fantastic, although sometimes the textures look a little too shiny and wet, and some of the character models in the cutscenes look like clay and a bit out of place, but overall the graphics are fantastic. The music is amazing and very well composed, or perfectly ambient. The story overall is excellent for a Diablo game, but the world building and lore is where its at. There is a ton to dig into if you are wanting to learn more about the world of Diablo, something that the series was always lacking. Most importantly, the world has that gothic art style that was present in Diablo 2, and not the oddly colorful art style of Diablo 3.

    They also greatly improved the couch coop for this game. You can each manage menus at the same time, which I cannot express how big of a game changer this.

    Overall, nobody does ARPGs better than Diablo. Nobody. This feels like all of the growth that Diablo 3 experienced and all of their trials and errors are fully realized into this game. I'm still a Diablo 2 purist, they did everything perfect with that game. But if I want to play Diablo 2, I'll play Diablo 2. This was an absolutely necessary step for the franchise and it makes the growing period from Diablo 3 completely worth it.    … Expand
  29. Wjdbhh
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Title: A Triumph of Dark Fantasy: Diablo 4 - an Unforgettable Dive into a Grim World

    Review: Diablo 4 is undeniably one of the most anticipated games of the past decade, and I am thrilled to say that it lives up to all expectations. The latest chapter in Blizzard Entertainment's legendary series not only surpasses its predecessors but also sets new standards for the action RPG genre.    Title: A Triumph of Dark Fantasy: Diablo 4 - an Unforgettable Dive into a Grim World

    Review:

    Diablo 4 is undeniably one of the most anticipated games of the past decade, and I am thrilled to say that it lives up to all expectations. The latest chapter in Blizzard Entertainment's legendary series not only surpasses its predecessors but also sets new standards for the action RPG genre.

    Right from the beginning, Diablo 4 captivates with its deep and immersive story. You find yourself in a dark fantasy world steeped in darkness and chaos, bearing witness to an epic battle between good and evil. The meticulously crafted narrative comes alive through stunning cinematic scenes and top-notch voice acting, infusing depth and emotion into the characters.

    The gameplay in Diablo 4 is on a whole new level compared to previous installments. Every strike, every spell cast with smooth and realistic animations, delivers a sense of power and satisfaction. The character progression system offers a vast array of abilities and combinations, allowing players to create unique heroes that align with their playstyle.

    The world of Diablo 4 breathes with life. Each location, every corner, is infused with an atmosphere of darkness and terror. The diverse landscapes and intricately detailed environments immerse you in a realm of grim fantasy, where every step can be your last.

    Diablo 4's multiplayer mode offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and competition. You can join forces with friends to take on mighty bosses, tackle challenging dungeons, or engage in thrilling PvP battles. The seamless online integration ensures a dynamic and engaging social experience.

    Visually, Diablo 4 is a feast for the eyes. The graphics are stunning, with meticulous attention to detail, realistic lighting, and breathtaking visual effects. The art direction perfectly captures the dark and gritty aesthetic of the Diablo universe, enhancing the overall immersion.

    Furthermore, the soundtrack of Diablo 4 is a masterpiece in its own right. The haunting melodies and epic orchestral compositions amplify the game's atmosphere, evoking a range of emotions from awe to spine-chilling dread.

    In conclusion, Diablo 4 is a triumph that exceeds expectations on all fronts. It delivers an enthralling story, engaging gameplay, and a captivating world that will keep players hooked for countless hours. With its impeccable presentation and a wealth of content, Diablo 4 is poised to become a modern classic in the action RPG genre.    … Expand
  30. Veronnese
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Diablo 4 is an exceptional addition to the acclaimed Diablo franchise, a game that seamlessly blends dark fantasy, intense action, and addictive gameplay. With its immersive world, captivating storyline, and improved mechanics, Diablo 4 sets a new standard for the action role-playing genre.

    One of the most impressive aspects of Diablo 4 is its stunning visuals. The game features    Diablo 4 is an exceptional addition to the acclaimed Diablo franchise, a game that seamlessly blends dark fantasy, intense action, and addictive gameplay. With its immersive world, captivating storyline, and improved mechanics, Diablo 4 sets a new standard for the action role-playing genre.

    One of the most impressive aspects of Diablo 4 is its stunning visuals. The game features breathtaking graphics that bring the grim and foreboding world to life. From the hauntingly beautiful landscapes to the meticulously detailed character designs, every aspect of the game's visuals is a testament to the developers' commitment to delivering an unparalleled gaming experience.    … Expand
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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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