The production value is fantastic but itemization seems a bit dull to me. I was hoping for something to split the difference between D2 and POE in terms of no-lifing required, but it feels a bit closer to a very casual experience like D3. Also not a fan of the dynamic scaling, it’s awul to feel stronger in the same zone at level 10 than level 30.

But I’m optimistic, they’re going to be building on a solid platform. There’s tons of potential here.

I’ve never been able to get into ARPGs before D4. I tried all of them starting with D2 and none of them ever clicked.

With D4, I’ve played around a 100 hours so far. I’m starting to feel like I’m done for now, but that’s a lot of hours for a more-or-less-singleplayer game. But now that I’ve had this fun experience with D4, I think I should give POE another try - I feel like I might be able to actually appreciate it now, all thanks to Diablo.

I really like it so far. I’m level 45 (bow rogue) and am clearing up some side quests in act 3 before moving on in the main story. The presentation is stunning and game play works for me for now (I hope other classes don’t all rely on this charge up/release style of play though).

Talent trees seem ok, although I’m not sure how much variation there will actually be. Some skills really seem vastly more useful due to synergies that I can’t find with other skills. However I haven’t reached the higher levels yet and am mostly ignoring this whole legendary aspect thingy for now and I haven’t even unlocked the paragon stuff.

Weirdly it’s inspired me to go play D2R. I play D4 with a friend online but I’m playing D2R solo. So I’ve actually now played 2 more than 4.

So far loving it but playing it super casually - only Level 46 so far.

Unrelated, but you have the same profile picture that I used to use on discord

It is okay. Kind of fun to play if I just go at it and do not think about it to much. It is not a game that will let us feel powerful and that is one of the more fun aspects of arpg’s so I need to adjust my expectation.

I think I would rate it as a 3.5 of 5 right now. It looks great and combat plays really fluid, and your character looks great! There are a number of issues underpinning it that together make me not as invested as I was with Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. I’m not super hungry for spare time to play Diablo 4 but I think it’s “fine”.

However, I think Blizzard will have some nice updates to come because my problems with the game is echoed by so many others, like itemization, skill and build variety and high-level end game progression. In these regards, I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re looking at a vastly updated game already by autumn.

So that’s why I’m happy that the core of Diablo 4 looks and feels good because that’d be harder to fix than the spreadsheet-like data.

I really like it so far. 51 bone necro myself. starting to feel a bit lost now but still having fun. I think there is still plenty of thing I don’t get yet. Agree on the store.

Love the game. The cash shop doesn’t bother me. I’ve already created some amazing outfits with just rares from WT1. I don’t mind cosmetics in games.

The sound, music, voice acting, art direction, lighting, combat, all feel great to me. I’ve got a half dozen friends who haven’t’ played games in years who came back in their 40’s to play this and we’re having a blast. And I’m making new friends as well. That hasn’t happened in over a decade for me in an online game. Probably longer. I have friends addicted to the SIDE quests lol. When was the last time that happened in a game lol.

Level 76 WW Barb, loving it. I didn’t get to enjoy WW before all the nerfs, but I feel like it’s still very strong. I’ve almost all renown unlocked, working on just farming at this point.

I love the game. I think it’s a great start and I can’t wait to see what future patches will add.

I‘m having fun after levelling a sorc to 37, ditching (or pausing) her and now playing a Barb. Sorc was WAY faster in progression…

I’m missing some visual diversity, like someone else mentioned. Maybe I’m nostalgic but I digged the different environments in Diablo 2. Sure there is a dessert in d4 also for example, but it does not relay feel that way to be in a different place. Especially since you can teleport to your liking and now as I have a horse im breezing through the environment.

Also the story (I’m near the end of act 3) didn’t pack any punch before act3. I accidentally made a mission of 3 in my early 20s which was weird. I really miss - as mentions before - that you can „finish“ an act, get your epic cutscene and do your next thing. Here there is so much in engine that sometimes looks even just dumb when your char rotates from left to right to „talk“ to a person.

Also, I’m missing some variety in dungeons. They are all not that unique it seems. More like „we have a plague theme, a beastman theme, a Palast theme, a ice theme and a castle theme: have fun with the dungeons“

I’m missing like finding the monastery in d2 in beeing like „oh boy something happening after I have wandered the wood and slain baddies!“

But aside from that I’m having so much fun. Playing on console ist so easy and it feels like your skills are really packing a punch.

Having a great time so far. It’s definitely in a much better state then D3 was at launch, or even a while after. And the amount and quality of content is way beyond D2.

Biggest thing in watching blue is how they update the game going forward. If they can keep building on and improving the game, then I think I’ll be enjoying this game for quite a while.

Currently at lvl 69 as a Bone Spear Necro. Been enjoying it for the most part, but there are things popping up every now and again that are somewhat detrimental to the experience. Will be interesting to see the first big patch.

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