Few franchises are as beloved as Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo series. These isometric dungeon crawlers have been a part of Blizzard’s catalog for almost 30 years. After nearly three decades and four entries, is there still any steam left in this devil-slaying RPG, or is it going to hell with the latest entry in the series, Diablo 4? There’s more left in the tank for this series as Diablo 4 proves to be a standout title among critics and players.
Diablo 4 earned a Mighty OpenCritic score with a Top Critic Average of 89, with 97% of critics recommending this title for purchase. At the time of its release, Diablo 4 sits as the fifth highest-rated game of 2023, with only Hi-Fi Rush, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil 4 Remake, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom earning higher scores.
To compare, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls earned an 87 Top Critic Average, with 94% of critics recommending it, giving its sequel a slight edge in critical consensus.
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Standout Diablo 4 Reviews
Critics praised Diablo 4’s rich RPG leveling system, haunting world design, and great combat that feels like a return to form for the franchise. The latest entry in the Diablo series might not revolutionize the genre, but it excels at its craft.
- VideoGamer: 10/10
- GamesRadar+: 5/5
- IGN: 9/10
- Forbes: 9/10
- God is a Geek: 9/10
- GameSpot: 8/10
- Destructoid: 8/10
- Shacknews: 8/10
- Digital Trends: 4/5
- VG247: 4/5
No matter what class or difficulty you play Diablo 4 on, you’re sure to cherish your time in Sanctuary’s hellscape. The franchise has never been so robust and expansive, with the base game here being larger than Diablo 3 at the end of its decade-long lifecycle. It’s the perfect title to sink hundreds of hours slaying demons with your friends.
Check out the Story Launch Trailer here for a final look at Diablo 4’s narrative.
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