With heavy marketing and a lot of publicity, Diablo IV arrives as one of the main releases of the year. Whether it’s the franchise’s appeal or Blizzard’s effort to showcase its game to the world, Action RPG will launch with the spotlight on itself. After the controversies of Immortal and the community’s criticism of Diablo III’s choices, the new game emerges as the absolute return of a giant.

Diablo IV leaves the flaws committed by its predecessor in the past. The previous title’s stumbles resulted in a stronger, more mature resurgence many years later. If there are those who say that Diablo III has lost part of the essence of an action RPG, Blizzard’s new game rejects this possibility and establishes itself as one of the main names of the genre.

deliver us from evil

Being the big name and face of the Diablo IV promotion campaign, Lilith is the villain of the fourth main title in the franchise. And the game uses the character as its mainstay. It is with Lilith that the plot unfolds, it is with Lilith that the game captivates, it is with Lilith that Blizzard offers one of the most striking villains in the industry.

Daughter of Mephisto, the Maker of Sanctuary returns to the world she created with the intention of strengthening her children. Called Mother, Lilith wreaks havoc with insane and fanatical admiration, accumulating followers who cannot resist her powers.

In this scenario, we assume the role of the Traveler. A character who, due to events at the beginning of the game, creates a kind of connection with the villain and becomes the hope of the Sanctuary. As the plot unfolds, we follow a journey that shows different types of faith and fanaticism. Although there is a construction of a conflict between good and evil, the game knows how to present many nuances and leave very interesting questions regarding the real intentions of each character.

lilith is striking

Throughout the journey, Diablo IV uses Lilith as the big name of its campaign. The villain even seems to be the protagonist, as all the main scenes of the plot have her direct involvement.

With great CGI, the game delivers cinematics full of graphic beauty and with excellent dialogues. As a result of the great, very mature writing, Lilith is a well-built character. Her development and the way her ambitions are exposed is natural, with the campaign having a competent narrative.

a captivating world

If Lilith is a captivating villain, so is the world of Diablo IV. While the main campaign is interesting and grips the player, the lore and other features of this world are a very strong invitation to explore. Carrying out secondary missions, listening to what NPC’s have to say, completing events… the possibilities are many and all seem rewarding for the player.

The reward doesn’t always have to be a powerful item, as the writing and world-building makes you feel rewarded simply for discovering more regarding Sanctuary and the people who live there. With a long campaign, Diablo IV ends up becoming an even more complete journey with everything it has to offer.

Simplicity to move

With such an interesting world, it is normal for the player to have the desire to explore every corner of the map. Fortunately, Diablo IV manages to make traversal very interesting for the player. Exploring Sanctuary from one side to the other can be a good option, as there will always be many challenges and special events on your way, with a wide variety of enemies to defeat.

However, you can move faster using a mount, one of the new additions to the game. The possibility of riding a horse fits like a glove, with the riding system being practical and well introduced. After unlocking the mounts, you will feel that the mechanic has a real impact on the gameplay.

In addition, for those who prefer even more agility, it is possible to release Marcos de Senda, which serve as a kind of portals to cities and other regions of the game. With this, you can make quick trips to the points already released.

A real action RPG

If there was concern regarding the possibility of Diablo IV being too similar to its predecessor, especially in the issues that most displeased players, what happens is just the opposite. Blizzard’s new game insists on being a root action RPG, with everything that the genre can offer.

With five classes offering varied gameplay styles, you can see that Diablo IV has a very strong build appeal. Offering a great skill tree, the game gives you freedom to choose the set you prefer, making combinations that show real results in gameplay.

Exchanging skills and testing different things is interesting, as it is evident how varied the game is in this regard. Diablo IV will require you to worry regarding this, as choosing well what you intend to use and setting up your builds carefully is crucial to doing well on the journey. The same goes for the different equipment you use during the adventure.

At the same time that it doesn’t seem like a rocket ship and manages to explain itself in a natural way, Diablo IV is a game for those who want to really delve into the genre, immersing themselves in builds and combinations.

amazing boss battles

With great combat and excellent gameplay, Diablo IV adds even more weight to its gameplay with an insane amount of boss battles. While the player is motivated to move forward in the campaign because of the plot, the player also wants to move forward in the journey to find out who the next boss will be.

With excellent balance, Diablo IV offers a great challenge. Even difficulty I can offer something very interesting, especially for novice players, although difficulty II is more suitable for those who want a tougher journey.

In each boss battle, Blizzard’s game seems to outdo itself. With varied enemies both in appearance and in skills, the action RPG delivers characters with great design, well-crafted skills and varied movements. Each boss battle is unique, with its own characteristics and threats, with enemy moves and powers always making sense. With a visual show in these moments, Diablo IV offers countless memorable confrontations with the fluid and pleasant gameplay of the battles.

Verdict

Diablo IV is a technical masterpiece. Abandoning the mistakes of the past and focusing on what really matters, the title is robust, broad and extremely captivating. Propelled by its excellent villain, Blizzard’s game offers a well-written plot and an absurdly well-built world.

With plenty of memorable battles and many defining moments from an imposing journey, Diablo IV is the best game of 2023… at least so far.