The question of whether Diablo 4 is too easy continues to spark discussions among players. On Reddit, the community provides a clear answer – and it primarily relates to players’ expectations.
What kind of discussion is this? Compared to Path of Exile 2, which officially launched in Early Access in December 2024, Diablo 4 is significantly less complex. While PoE 2 requires players to “study” numerous build options and an absurdly large skill tree, its biggest competitor is perfect for casual players. And for the “gamer dads” who want to have a few relaxed gaming hours after work.
Blizzard has removed the often criticized world tiers in Diablo 4 and replaced them with new difficulty levels. However, even those were still too easy for the experts among the players. One of them is convinced: Anyone can “crush” these with a strong build. However, one player notes that Diablo 4 is not that simple at all, but actually “shockingly complex”. Provided, of course, that one doesn’t rely too much on prefabricated builds.
On Reddit, a user now asks whether the community truly believes that the game is too easy. Especially when disregarding the OP builds.
“Diablo 4 is my go-to for relaxed sessions”
What response does the player get? The general sentiment in the comments in the post is that while Diablo 4 is not difficult, that’s actually a good thing. Players use the game to unwind. They want to slay a few monsters without having to overthink.
We summarize a few comments for you:
- AlisonSandraGator writes: “I like that it’s easy. It’s not a game that is supposed to challenge me. It’s a game I play when I want to listen to podcasts and just relax while taking down monsters.”
- SuperDoubleDecker writes: “I’m a ‘filthy casual’ and I don’t play for the challenge. I play to mindlessly blow things up. I guess for people who play a game for 10 hours every day, it’s all very easy and trivial. Most people don’t do that.”
- Minute_Ad2642 says: “Diablo 4 is extremely easy, but it’s fun.”
- Dune6667 advises: “For people who think the game is too easy: I suggest starting the new season with a class you’ve never played before, without checking any online guides.”
- Soggy-North4085 writes: “I just want to relax, think of a fun build (not one that a content creator made), and kill hordes of enemies while collecting loot. I come from loot shooters […]. I’ve been playing Diablo 4 since the beta and love it.”
- Gumijohn explains: “If I want to play something challenging, I start Path of Exile 2. Diablo 4 is my go-to for relaxed sessions.”
For some, it was also the entry into the ARPG genre. Objective-Air5639 writes: “This was my first Diablo game, and I think it was a nice introduction to a game of this type. I have since switched to Path of Exile 2, and the game is super challenging.”
In the comments, heartbroken_nerd notes that while Diablo 4 is overall too easy, many of these changes stem from the community’s wishes. Therefore, it is difficult to hold Blizzard accountable. He explains that most players are eager to play on Torment 4. Other Torment levels are not being considered, although that would make sense. This leads to a “power creep.” “Making the game harder would ultimately mean taking back all the buffs that people explicitly wanted,” he summarizes.
Earlier, the community criticized that Blizzard seemingly wants to please everyone. Whatever Diablo 4 was supposed to be at release has been diluted by several changes, according to the players. More on this can be found here: Players complain: Diablo 4 wants to please everyone and as a result is worse than it could be
