I have spent more than one hundred hours in Diablo IV and its expansion, and it has been one of the most consistently engaging ARPG experiences I have played in years. What impressed me most is how the game balances atmosphere, world design, combat responsiveness and long-term progression into a single, cohesive experience that keeps pulling you back in.

The base game delivers a dark, grounded tone that feels closer to Diablo II, but with modern fluidity and worldbuilding. Exploration is rewarding, not only because of the loot but because every region has personality, strong visual identity and side stories that immerse you in Sanctuary in a way previous entries never did. Even after dozens of hours, I still found new details and events that added depth to the world.

The expansion elevates the game significantly. The new class feels carefully tuned, the endgame systems finally reach a satisfying level of complexity, and the progression loop becomes more meaningful. The developers clearly listened to the community and refined almost every part of the experience. Builds feel more diverse, itemization offers more strategic choices, and the late game encourages experimentation instead of punishing it.

What surprised me most is how consistently enjoyable the gameplay remains after so many hours. The combat still feels sharp, the challenge scales well, and the atmosphere never loses its intensity. Diablo IV is at its best when you lose track of time while pushing a build a little further, trying a new dungeon path or chasing that next perfect drop.

If you enjoy ARPGs with strong worldbuilding, excellent combat design and a genuine sense of progression, Diablo IV with its expansion is absolutely worth the time. Even as someone who does not play very often, I found myself constantly thinking about my build, my gear and the next step I wanted to take. That is the sign of a game crafted with care and ambition.

Highly recommended.

I have spent more than one hundred hours in Diablo IV and its expansion, and it has been one of the most consistently engaging ARPG experiences I have played in years. What impressed me most is how the game balances atmosphere, world design, combat responsiveness and long-term progression into a single, cohesive experience that keeps pulling you back in. The base game delivers a dark, grounded tone that feels closer to Diablo II, but with modern fluidity and worldbuilding. Exploration is rewarding, not only because of the loot but because every region has personality, strong visual identity and side stories that immerse you in Sanctuary in a way previous entries never did. Even after dozens of hours, I still found new details and events that added depth to the world. The expansion elevates the game significantly. The new class feels carefully tuned, the endgame systems finally reach a satisfying level of complexity, and the progression loop becomes more meaningful. The developers clearly listened to the community and refined almost every part of the experience. Builds feel more diverse, itemization offers more strategic choices, and the late game encourages experimentation instead of punishing it. What surprised me most is how consistently enjoyable the gameplay remains after so many hours. The combat still feels sharp, the challenge scales well, and the atmosphere never loses its intensity. Diablo IV is at its best when you lose track of time while pushing a build a little further, trying a new dungeon path or chasing that next perfect drop. If you enjoy ARPGs with strong worldbuilding, excellent combat design and a genuine sense of progression, Diablo IV with its expansion is absolutely worth the time. Even as someone who does not play very often, I found myself constantly thinking about my build, my gear and the next step I wanted to take. That is the sign of a game crafted with care and ambition. Highly recommended.