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Review of Diablo IV on PS4

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Jun 2023
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Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 05 Jun 2023
Genre: Action Role-Playing Game
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome to the grand carnival of chaos known as Diablo IV, where your only objective is to crush everything in your path while pretending to have a meaningful connection to the world of Sanctuary. Similar to your average Saturday night, everything’s dark, chaotic, and you’ll need top-tier skills to survive. Grab your armor; let’s dive into the pits of despair, shall we?

Gameplay

Diablo IV is not your casual stroll in the park; it's more like navigating a minefield while blindfolded. You get to choose from six classes, each with their own fancy skills. Want to slam enemies to the ground? Go Barbarian! Prefer to play puppet master with corpses? Necromancer it is! Each class has its strengths and weaknesses, so balance is key. You can’t just charge in like a bull in a china shop unless you enjoy the taste of dirt. The game features beautifully crafted, procedurally generated dungeons that feel oddly familiar and somehow refreshingly new. As you become stronger with better gear, tougher enemies with deadly mechanics will greet you, making you rethink your life choices every five minutes. Skills can be unlocked and tailored to fit your playstyle, but be prepared; that skill tree is as convoluted as a family reunion. And let’s be real, you’ll probably forget half of what you picked by the time you reach the final boss, which is where the real fun begins. The game's flexibility in character build enables creative strategies. Do you want a true glass cannon that obliterates foes but crumples like wet tissue paper? By all means. Or perhaps form a fortress of defense that could withstand a cataclysm? We got you! Just be sure to keep an eye on your skill trees, because even a small misstep can turn you from hero to zero faster than your buddy can say ‘you died’!

Graphics

Let’s talk eye candy because, boy, is Diablo IV a feast for the eyes! The graphics are a testament to what modern technology can achieve. The dark, gloomy world is packed with gorgeous visuals that’ll have you gaping. Even when your character is flying across the screen in a whirlwind of death, you’ll find yourself briefly appreciating how good the lighting looks as it calculates the light glare off your dying foes. The environments deserve their own awards – desert, jungle, mountains: it’s clear that Blizzard put an enormous amount of effort into making Sanctuary feel alive. And yes, it’s disgusting, gritty, and downright terrifying, but that’s what makes it all the more engrossing. Every blood-soaked, demon-infested pixel is worth seeing. Your heart may race, mostly because of the tension, but also because that new shader just dropped! Brilliant, isn't it?

Conclusion

In summary, Diablo IV is a sensational experience packed with valuable life lessons like 'don’t put all your points into attack' and 'learn to dodge'. It's challenging, visually stunning, and utterly addictive. While you may need therapy after getting trampled by a horde of demons for the fifth time, it’s the kind of chaos that keeps you coming back for more. Gear up, prepare for pain, and dive back into the slaughter – because in Sanctuary, it’s kill or be killed! Enjoy the hellscape and remember, dying is just part of the journey… until you get fed up and send a Heart emoji to the developers.

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