Diablo IV

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Xboxygen
    May 31, 2023
    Blizzard Entertainment sure took its time with this. But it was for a good cause. Diablo IV has clearly given itself the means to achieve its ambitions: to become the benchmark for hack 'n slash for years to come by bringing together old and new players under the same banner. The game system reveals its riches quite gradually, and the available content from launch is already pantagruelic. The question of the title's lifespan does not even arise, given that the Seasons system will periodically bring new exploits to complete. Whatever version of the game you choose, one thing is certain: Lilith will suck out your soul and bend you to her will.

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#3 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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2.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1358 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 99 out of 1358
  3. Negative: 962 out of 1358
  1. Xena2005
    Jun 7, 2023
    0
    Considering this is made by a billion-dollar AAA game company over the course of a decade and the vast amounts of lore and groundwork that wasConsidering this is made by a billion-dollar AAA game company over the course of a decade and the vast amounts of lore and groundwork that was laid from previous Diablo games, it's awful. You get two amazing cinematics, 1 of them being the game launch cinematic, awfully scripted storyline portraited through cutscenes. Lorath's voice acting is on point but his lung cancer voice seriously gets on your nerves after cutscene #29. Not to mention how hard they push you to use their in game shop after having already paid 60, 90 or 100 dollars. Game design is awful as always from Blizzard, bland talent tree, green and red tooltips making us think we're stupid and can't figure out what's better ourselves. UI feels extremely mobile because the game is catered to console users for maximum profit. Further, they're giving us only a few keybinds and they're massive and glued to under your action bar and cannot be turned off.

    Stop feeding greed, force AAA game companies to go back to the basics of game design and not
    chase maximum profit for minimum effort, ruining every single artistic and fun aspect that good games can bring.    … Full Review »
  2. Moxnix1776
    Jun 7, 2023
    1
    This game is just so underwhelming in every aspect - it borrows parts of both Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 but somehow manages to do worse thanThis game is just so underwhelming in every aspect - it borrows parts of both Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 but somehow manages to do worse than either of them.

    The gameplay itself is very similar to Diablo immortal, which for a F2P mobile game was adequate - but for a triple A flagship title all I can say is Diablo 4 feels half baked and unpolished.

    The "Skill Tree" is essentially a linear "choose one" skill selector, and the paragon board only gives an illusion of depth and diversity, which seriously detracts from the long term replayability of Diablo 4, which has always been the franchises strength. More than anything however - is that it just wasn't fun, even in the early access beta when everything was new and shiny it just felt like a boring version of any other generic low budget ARPG. I know comparing it to Diablo Immortal might come off as a slur, but it really does feel like the closest analogue in terms of feel and fun, and in some respects I think I liked Diablo Immortal better.

    I'm sad to find that this game fell flat on it's face, as with any other game in the Diablo franchise I was looking forward to many years of at least casual engagement, but I found myself bored, uninterested and just not caring shockingly fast.

    In preparation for this review, I ended up asking myself - would I play this game if it was F2P - and ultimately, no, this isn't worth even my time - I have better games to play, and just touching grass would be a more rewarding experience than spending a couple hours in Diablo 4. Considering this is a full price $70 (minimum) game with already oodles of premium add-ons, micro transactions, battle passes and more - I question how the standards of developers have slipped so far.    … Full Review »
  3. SammyHauguth
    Jun 8, 2023
    0
    Server problems, which prevent me to even play the game. So I'm not having a good time. When I can play, It's just for like 10-20 minutes thenServer problems, which prevent me to even play the game. So I'm not having a good time. When I can play, It's just for like 10-20 minutes then gets a server problem message and back to main men...and ler not forget with Patch 1.1, worst game EVER MADE!… Full Review »
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