Diablo IV
Diablo 4
Release Date: June 6, 2023
RPG, fantasy, hack'and'slash, isometric view, for 2 players, co-op, action RPG, splitscreen, Game Pass, games as a service, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
Diablo 4 is a hack'n'slash RPG developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The players choose one of the playable characters and explore the world, battling hordes of monsters. The game returns to the dark atmosphere known from the first two installments and heavily emphasizes online features.
Last Update: October 7, 2024
Diablo 4 Guide
Diablo 4 guide are the tips and trocks and character builds. We describe the best abilities, all Lilith altars, dungeons, trophies, system requirements, language versions, controls, game length.
May 30, 2023
Diablo 4 Review: Blizzard Remembered How to Make a Great Game!
We've been waiting for years, but it's finally here - the new Diablo 4 with a great campaign and addictive combat. Read our review, because it was really worth the wait!
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[7:46] Diablo IV - Developer Overview Trailer
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Gamepressure Review
Diablo IV
We've been waiting for years, but it's finally here - the new Diablo 4 with a great campaign and addictive combat. Read our review, because it was really worth the wait!
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 98% of Critics. There are 170 Critic Reviews.
Forbes: 9 / 10 by Paul Tassi
Though in theory, an “endgame” playthrough of Diablo 4 is probably 100-200 hours across a larger span of classes, I feel like I can judge what I’ve seen. My impressions are overwhelmingly positive based on what I’ve experienced so far, from the map to the gameplay to the new systems to even the story, which I was not expecting. Blizzard really seems like they’ve nailed this, and I’m going to say the only way this will be poorly received at launch is if technical issues kill people’s ability to play. But once it gets rolling? Yes, I think you’re going to like Diablo 4.
DualShockers: 8.5 / 10 by Emma Ward
Your favorite Action Role Playing Game is back and bloodier than ever. Diablo 4 improves upon nearly every core gameplay mechanic from Diablo 3 while introducing a few great quality-of-life features that make this journey to Sanctuary the best yet. While some of the quest systems seem dated, the main story is delivered beautifully, breathing new life into the series.
Eurogamer: 4 / 5 by Chris Tapsell
Like the Blizzard hits of old, Diablo 4 is a designer's game at heart, built on intricacy and depth. A sense of fearful overcompensation holds it back.
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Campaign: The campaign is praised for its outstanding story, strong lore, and well-polished cinematics, making it one of the best in the genre.
- Visual and Audio Quality: Players appreciate the graphics, sound effects, and music, which contribute to the immersive Diablo atmosphere.
- Character Customization: The game offers good character customization options without the need for microtransactions.
- Combat Mechanics: The combat feels responsive and satisfying, with a variety of mechanics to keep gameplay fresh.
- Paragon System: This system allows for continued character progression even after reaching the endgame, which is seen as a positive feature.
- Diverse Gameplay Systems: Players enjoy the variety of activities available, such as Helltide, Nightmare Dungeons, and World Bosses, which provide engaging content before reaching the endgame.
The main cons of the game
- Endgame Issues: Many players feel the endgame lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay. The scaling of mechanics is criticized, and bosses often become trivialized.
- Balancing Problems: There are significant balancing issues with certain classes being overpowered, leading to a lack of diversity in gameplay.
- Technical Problems: Frequent crashes and connection issues are reported, which detract from the overall experience.
- Limited Replayability: Players express disappointment in the game's replayability, with many feeling that the endgame content does not provide enough incentive to continue playing.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Depth in Crafting and Skill Trees: Players feel the crafting system is shallow and the skill trees lack complexity, limiting build diversity.
- Single-Player Mode: A desire for a more robust single-player experience or an offline mode is noted, as many feel the game is forced into a multiplayer setting.
- Trade Support: Users express frustration over the lack of a proper trading system and the limited stash and character slots, which complicates inventory management.
- Dynamic and Varied Endgame Content: There is a call for more engaging and varied endgame content that goes beyond repetitive grinding and trivialized bosses.
Summary
- Overall, while Diablo IV has been praised for its engaging campaign and visual quality, it faces criticism regarding its endgame content, balancing issues, and technical performance, leading some players to recommend exploring alternatives like Path of Exile.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 1843 votes. 1993 players anticipated the game.
Diablo IV Description
Diablo IV is the fourth installment of an iconic series of hack'n'slash games. It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, the creators of the series, as well as games such as World of Warcraft, StarCraft II and Hearthstone.
Plot
The game is set in a bleak fantasy land known as Sanctuary. Once again, it is thrown into chaos due to a new threat, which can only be faced by the playable characters. The main villain is the demoness Lilith, once the creator of Sanctuary, returned to the mortal world from an eon-long exile through a dark ritual.
Mechanics
The game is built on the foundations of previous installments. Diablo 4 is a classic hack'n'slash. The camera is isometric, while the gameplay revolves around exploring the world, gathering items, completing quests and battling hordes of enemies with various weapons and special abilities.
The game starts with choosing a character class; five were available at the time of release, with more promised later on. The Sorcerer can manipulate elements, hurl lightning bolts, pierce enemies with icicles and call down meteor swarms. The Barbarian relies on physical strength, ravaging enemies from up-close with an extensive arsenal of weaponry. The Druid can transform into a bear or a werewolf, being accompanied by forest animals during battle. Their magic channels the forces of nature themselves. The Necromancer can resurrect undead hordes to assist them in battle. The Rogue specializes in ranged combat, venoms and poisons. Just like in Diablo III, the classes don't have an assigned gender while our character's appearance can be freely customized.
An important part of the game is the character growth system. Each class has a unique skill tree, with their combat capabilities enhanced by unlocking perks, skill points, runes and legendary loot.
The game's world is composed of two main layers. The surface is reminiscent of MMO games. It's a large, constant, online world large groups of players can move around. After completing our first campaign playthrough, we also unlock PvP zones where we can face other players. Dungeons, on the other hand, are instanced. They're closed-off, randomly generated, separate worlds which can fit a few people at once.
Technical aspects
The game offers a grim, brutal atmosphere with horror elements. After the cartoonish artstyle of the third game, the developers decided to take inspiration from Diablo II.
The game isn't playable offline. Due to the game's world resembling an MMORPG design-wise, a constant internet connection is mandatory even when playing alone.
Last updated on June 23, 2020
April 30, 2024
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Diablo Series
A series of action RPG games considered by many fans to be the absolute canon of the genre. The brand was created by the American company Blizzard Entertainment, responsible for the creation of all the main installments of the series.
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Diablo IV Summary
Early Access:June 2, 2023
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Diablo IV System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: (30 fps / 720/1080p) Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8100 2.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / 3 GB Radeon R9 280 or better, 90 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: (60 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz / AMD Ryzen 2700X 3.7 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 5700 XT or better, 90 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Ultra: (60 fps / 4K) Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz / AMD Ryzen 2700X 3.7 GHz, 32 GB RAM, graphic card 10 GB GeForce RTX 3080 / 16 GB Radeon RX 6800 XT or better, 90 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
PlayStation 4
Uses: PS4 Pro: 30 fps @ 1440p | PS4: 30 fps @ 1080p
Xbox One
Uses: XOneX: 30 fps @ 1440p | XOne: 30 fps @ 1080p
PlayStation 5
Uses: 60 fps @ 4K
Xbox Series X/S
Uses: XSX: 60 fps @ 4K | XSS: 60 fps @ 1440p
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