Diablo IV
Battle.net Description:
Diablo® IV is the ultimate action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or explore an expansive end game and shared world where players can meet in towns to trade, team up to battle world bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players – no lobbies necessary – with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
Episode Summary:
Deep dive into Diablo 4
Diablo 4 is the ultimate action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons, and legendary loot. The hosts discuss their history with the Diablo franchise and their love for the cinematics. They also describe the gameplay mechanics of Diablo and the changes made over time. They appreciate the quality of life improvements in Diablo 4 but also miss some of the inconveniences that added character to the previous games.
Diablo 4 Class Selection and Character Progression
The section discusses the selection of classes in Diablo 4, with the author choosing the Rogue class due to its versatility and high risk-reward gameplay. The author also mentions their preference for creating their own builds rather than following guides, while another contributor prefers using optimized builds. The section also highlights the character progression system in Diablo 4, where players level up, unlock skills, and choose abilities from different skill trees.
The Exciting Conclusion and Different Playstyles
Different players approach the game in different ways, some skipping cutscenes and focusing on world events, while others enjoy the story and cutscenes. The endgame boss fight with Avarice the Gold-Cursed is described as fun and chaotic, with gold piles that can be dangerous if you stand in them. The group dynamic and the joy of playing together is highlighted, and the importance of finding aspects for gear customization is emphasized. The campaign and endgame content provide different experiences, with the final battle against Lilith being an awe-inspiring moment for players.
The Story and Gameplay Divide
The summary discusses the disconnect between the in-game storytelling and the cinematic storytelling in Diablo 4. The cutscenes are praised for their excellence, while the gameplay and non-cutscene parts are criticized for feeling like a fetch quest and lacking direction. The hot takes from the hosts include disappointment with the end-game content and the difficulty being out of balance, as well as a negative opinion on the overall story. Community reviews on Metacritic are also mentioned.
Diablo 4
Diablo 4 receives mixed reviews, with some praising its return to the roots of the franchise and others criticizing its repetitive nature and level scaling. Reviewers mention the game's beautiful graphics, atmospheric music, and smooth launch, but also express disappointment with the online-only mode and lack of build diversity. The game receives a user score of 5.7 on Metacritic. The hosts of the podcast give it a "marry" rating, praising the fun factor and recommending it to others, but noting its flaws. It is debated where to rank the game on the leaderboard, with suggestions ranging from the lower teens to the late teens.
Diablo 4's ranking in the Leaderboard
Diablo 4 is ranked at number 17 on the Leaderboard, below games like Valheim, Satisfactory, and Hogwarts Legacy. Despite some flaws, the game is considered fun and enjoyable. The team also discusses their plans for upcoming episodes and the games they will be covering.
Key Points Covered
1. Deep Dive into Diablo 4
2. Diablo 4 Class Selection and Character Progression
3. The Exciting Conclusion and Different Playstyles
4. The Story and Gameplay Divide
5. Diablo 4
6. Diablo 4's ranking in the Leaderboard
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Marry
Josh - Marry
Ryan - Marry