This is the best diablo. Not only that but it may be the best top down ARPG ever!
Let me give you the rundown of positives and negatives.
Positives
- You don't play diablo for the story, but this diablo has an awesome story that I did not expect to be this good. The cutscenes go HARD. I was very impressed with the story this time around.
- The voice acting. It is superb especially Lilith and Lorath.
- Map: the map is massive and diverse. Many different Biomes. The over world events are all diverse and different, never repetitive. The strongholds are a blast and each have their own mechanics and stories. So much to find and do.
- Runs at a smooth 60fps on series X, and the graphics look stellar. Very next gen feeling game despite being top down.
- Gameplay: this is why you are here and let me tell you it is the best it has ever been in a ARPG. Addictive, fun, satisfying, and challenging!
- Character progression and builds: its amazing. I am addicted. It is such a deep rpg. Each class is so different I will never hit the bottom. So mucch depth. Build lovers this is your safe space.
- quality of life stuff: you can respec whenever with little to no penalty, you can teleport in and out of any place including dungeons to sell loot etc with ease, short load times, and without losing progress.
- co-op is a blast. I played about half the campaign with a friend and it is seamless and a blast!
Negatives
The quest markers mess up sometimes. Thats pretty much it.
I know many had connection issues but I have never had a single connectivity issue. I get into the game immediately, and have never disconnected or even had much lag. I think its a wifi issue not a diablo issue people are having.
So far this is my game of the year for 2023! Get it now!