Diablo IV is the best action RPG I have ever played, and I honestly don’t care what anyone else says. It’s an incredible game that exceeded my expectations in almost every way.
Let’s start with the positives.
The story is, in my opinion, the best in the action RPG genre. It’s engaging from beginning to end, with excellent pacing that always kept me interested. The world is absolutely phenomenal—every region is packed with detail. You can tell the developers put a huge amount of effort into the lore. Letters, journals, side quests, ruins, and environmental storytelling all help build a rich and believable world.
The enemy variety is another major strength. Every area has its own unique enemies, factions, bandits, cultists, and leaders, making exploration feel fresh throughout the game.
The characters are outstanding. Lilith is one of the best villains I’ve seen in a game, and Inarius and Lorath are equally memorable. The writing and performances made me genuinely care about the story.
The gameplay is incredibly fun, and for most classes, the difficulty feels well balanced. There is always something to do, whether it’s progressing your character, exploring, or tackling endgame content.
As for the expansions, I enjoyed both of them. lord of Hatred is the stronger expansion overall. It delivers a more engaging story and is more enjoyable from start to finish. vessel of Hatred is still good, but some of its quests felt forgettable.
Now for the negatives.
The biggest issue by far is the autosave system. It’s honestly one of the worst I’ve experienced. There were times when I accepted a quest, completed an entire dungeon, returned to the NPC to finish the objective, and then exited the game. When I came back, the game had loaded me from before I even entered the dungeon, forcing me to repeat everything. Losing that much progress is incredibly frustrating and shouldn’t happen in a modern game.
My second criticism is Blizzard’s monetisation. While I think the Ultimate Edition is worth buying, I believe the upgrade price should have been lower for players who already owned the Standard Edition. The in-game cosmetics are also far too expensive. Some of the skins look fantastic, but the prices are difficult to justify.
Despite those issues, Diablo IV is an outstanding game. Its world, story, characters, gameplay, and atmosphere make it one of the finest action RPGs I’ve ever played.
Final Score: 9.4/10
