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Review of Diablo IV on PS5

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Jun 2023
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Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 05 Jun 2023
Genre: Action role-playing, Hack and slash, Dungeon crawl
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Introduction

Hell hath no fury like a gamer with a new Diablo installment. Whew! It's like an exorcism of your social life; you can kiss your weekend goodbye because Diablo IV has emerged from its catacombs with a promise of lurid locales, insatiable demons, and enough loot to fill a whole vault of treasure. In this blood-soaked saga, you'll create your hero not just to defeat Lilith, the scourge of Sanctuary, but to rack up enough sweet loot that even your pet cat might take notice.

Gameplay

Ah, the gameplay! It's what keeps you hooked even when your pizza delivery arrives and you're thinking, 'Do I really want to pause right now?' In Diablo IV, you get to play as one of six classes - Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, Sorcerer, or the newly added Spiritborn - each bringing unique skills to the table. Tired of combo chains that feel like rehearsing for a Broadway show? The gameplay combines hack-and-slash excitement with a sprinkle of RPG mechanics. You're not just mashing buttons here; you'll be crafting builds, upgrading gear, and figuring out how to make your friend's character jealous. The dungeons are snazzy, with a touch of procedural generation ensuring that you will see something new every run - perfect for when your character progression depends on those sweet, sweet gear drops.

Graphics

Visually, Diablo IV is like the lovechild of a gothic horror novel and a metal album cover. Its graphics are hauntingly beautiful, painting Sanctuary in shadows and eerie atmospheric effects. Whether traversing snowy peaks or murky swamps, the world design breathes life into its dark themes with chilling vistas and grotesque enemies that make you question your life choices. The art direction is solid, channeling both the grotesque and the stunning, culminating in a visual experience that can only be described as eye-candy - albeit the kind that's been dipped in blood.

Conclusion

In summation, Diablo IV is a triumph against the forces of mediocrity that have plagued some sequels. It strikes a glorious balance between nostalgia and fresh mechanics, holding strong to the spirit of the franchise while crafting a new narrative worthy of your attention. So if you're ready to dive into a hellish adventure ripe for looting and slaughtering, grab your controller, summon your clan, and get ready to binge - because this game is as immersive as an endless pit of doom. Just don't blame us when you forget to shower after a weekend of conquest. The end has never looked so good!

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