Diablo 4 aims to “return to its roots” and is oriented in many ways towards the older parts of the series. However, certain fans feel that this is not enough. They are essentially wishing for a new Diablo 2 and are attracting criticism for it. The entire discussion leads to even more eye-rolls.
What does Diablo 4 do differently? Unlike most previous installments, Diablo 4 incorporates MMO elements. You spend most of your time playing together with other people, fighting world bosses always with strangers, and seeing other players in the cities.
The most controversial feature is the Shared World. Especially fans of the series view it critically to have to share “their” world with others. Others, including myself, say: the Shared World is the future for Diablo 4.
Nevertheless, Diablo 4 wants to become darker again and orient itself towards the older parts. For instance, the Druid is finally returning, who was playable last in Diablo 2. Runes should also make a comeback, but are not present in the game at release.
This is the dispute: Since the first Beta of Diablo 4, numerous posts from users appear on Reddit, who either complain fiercely about Diablo or praise it to the skies:
- some see a blessing in the new systems of Diablo 4
- others curse Blizzard for burying old systems and trying out new things
In a particularly large thread on Reddit, hundreds of users participate. It roughly states: If you want Diablo 2, then play Resurrected, but leave our Diablo 4 alone.
Over 800 comments have already accumulated there. Some agree that Diablo 4 does not want to be or should not be Diablo 2. Those who want to play the old game should do so. Both the original and the remaster are still running. However, the discussion continues.
Diablo 4 utilizes the best features of its predecessors. In the overview, we summarize the game for you:
“People complain about people who complain”
The real problem for what seems to be the majority of the community is not the gameplay, but the players themselves. The entire discussion is simply tiresome for many fans.
The debate about whether certain details in Diablo 4 are the best or the worst sometimes takes up the most space on Reddit. However, discussions rarely differentiate; instead, a strong opinion is often expressed without tolerating counter-opinions.
Accordingly, many comments on the post are cynical. It is said, for example: “Thank you for this incredible and strong argument.” Others complain that the majority of the community consists of people who complain about how others complain.
While there is some agreement, many comments lead to the conclusion that everyone should simply be allowed their opinion. A part of the community even tears itself apart further in the comments, defending the creator or attacking him.
A few users try to mediate or point out that the constant arguing only ruins the joy of gaming for everyone. The toxic behavior among gamers seems to be the worst thing currently in gaming. Even tired experts have come to this conclusion:
Expert on Diablo Immortal warns: “You are ruining Diablo 4 for yourself even before the release”
