
80
MONSTER
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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72
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred impresses with strong character development and a compelling narrative that ties into the series' themes, but critics slam its execution for being too short and rushed, leaving unresolved questions and underutilized characters. While it introduces intriguing elements, the expansion struggles with pacing and cohesion, resulting in a sense of incompleteness that dampens the overall experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
72
Positive Reviews (80-100)
39%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
57%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
4%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred impresses with strong character development and a compelling narrative that ties into the series' themes, but critics slam its execution for being too short and rushed, leaving unresolved questions and underutilized characters. While it introduces intriguing elements, the expansion struggles with pacing and cohesion, resulting in a sense of incompleteness that dampens the overall experience.
Gameplay Mechanics
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87
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred impresses with its new Spiritborn class, innovative mechanics, and revamped systems, earning praise for diverse customization and rewarding gameplay. Critics celebrate the enhanced loot, dungeons, and regions, revitalizing the franchise. However, some feel the Spiritborn lacks depth and certain endgame content frustrates teamwork. Despite minor shortcomings, the expansion is seen as a thrilling addition that keeps players hooked.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
87
Positive Reviews (80-100)
89%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
11%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred impresses with its new Spiritborn class, innovative mechanics, and revamped systems, earning praise for diverse customization and rewarding gameplay. Critics celebrate the enhanced loot, dungeons, and regions, revitalizing the franchise. However, some feel the Spiritborn lacks depth and certain endgame content frustrates teamwork. Despite minor shortcomings, the expansion is seen as a thrilling addition that keeps players hooked.
Graphics and Visual Design
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84
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred impresses with stunning graphics, particularly in the Nahantu region, which blends beauty and dread, earning high praise from critics for its immersive environments and detailed cinematics. However, some reviewers noted issues with memorability and enemy variety, suggesting the visuals, while excellent, don't significantly advance beyond the franchise's standards. Overall, the game is celebrated for its artistic quality, solidifying its place in the Diablo legacy.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
84
Positive Reviews (80-100)
68%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
32%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred impresses with stunning graphics, particularly in the Nahantu region, which blends beauty and dread, earning high praise from critics for its immersive environments and detailed cinematics. However, some reviewers noted issues with memorability and enemy variety, suggesting the visuals, while excellent, don't significantly advance beyond the franchise's standards. Overall, the game is celebrated for its artistic quality, solidifying its place in the Diablo legacy.
Music and Sound Design
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84
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred's sound design and music receive mostly positive reviews for their immersive qualities and atmospheric contributions, enhancing gameplay and storytelling. Critics praise the audio for cooperative experiences, but some find the music forgettable compared to the franchise's legacy. Overall, the consensus highlights the audio as a key strength, despite a few dissenting voices.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
84
Positive Reviews (80-100)
71%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
29%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred's sound design and music receive mostly positive reviews for their immersive qualities and atmospheric contributions, enhancing gameplay and storytelling. Critics praise the audio for cooperative experiences, but some find the music forgettable compared to the franchise's legacy. Overall, the consensus highlights the audio as a key strength, despite a few dissenting voices.
Voice Acting
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voice acting
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Technical Performance
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73
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred delivers mixed technical performance. The Xbox Series X shines with 4K and 60 FPS, but IGN reports stability issues, including crashes and bugs. PC performance is generally praised, especially with DLSS 3, yet players face similar concerns about optimization and technical glitches. The consensus: promising gameplay hampered by significant technical flaws across platforms, necessitating urgent patches for a smoother experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
73
Positive Reviews (80-100)
50%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
50%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred delivers mixed technical performance. The Xbox Series X shines with 4K and 60 FPS, but IGN reports stability issues, including crashes and bugs. PC performance is generally praised, especially with DLSS 3, yet players face similar concerns about optimization and technical glitches. The consensus: promising gameplay hampered by significant technical flaws across platforms, necessitating urgent patches for a smoother experience.
Replay Value
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79
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is getting mostly positive reviews for its rich new content, including the Mercenary system and new endgame activities that enhance gameplay variety. Critics note improved leveling and build options, boosting long-term appeal for both solo and co-op play. However, concerns linger about potential monotony and lack of rewarding activities, with some questioning the replay value due to a disappointing campaign and episodic story structure. Overall, while the expansion successfully enriches the game, its lasting appeal will depend on ongoing updates to address these issues.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
79
Positive Reviews (80-100)
57%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
43%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is getting mostly positive reviews for its rich new content, including the Mercenary system and new endgame activities that enhance gameplay variety. Critics note improved leveling and build options, boosting long-term appeal for both solo and co-op play. However, concerns linger about potential monotony and lack of rewarding activities, with some questioning the replay value due to a disappointing campaign and episodic story structure. Overall, while the expansion successfully enriches the game, its lasting appeal will depend on ongoing updates to address these issues.
Overall Verdict
80
MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
80
Positive Reviews (80-100)
80%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
20%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred receives strong praise for its engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, and the new Spiritborn class, revitalizing the game for both new and returning players. Critics highlight quality-of-life improvements and exciting new content, though they note disappointments in the narrative and pacing, deeming them lackluster and underwhelming for the price. Despite these drawbacks, the expansion is seen as a valuable addition to the franchise, setting a promising foundation for future developments.
80
MONSTER
Reviews
115 reviews found95
God is a Geek
Oct 4, 2024
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A superb continuation of the original campaign with quality of life improvements, a fantastic new class, and engaging gameplay, despite some minor issues with the new biome and mercenary system.
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90
PCGamesN
Oct 4, 2024
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The review concludes that Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a complete Diablo experience that surpasses the base game, blending elements from previous titles while introducing new features and classes, ultimately leaving the reviewer more excited for the future of the series.
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90
CGMagazine
Oct 4, 2024
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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a fantastic expansion that breathes new life into the game, with stunning visuals, addictive gameplay, and a wealth of content, making it one of the best expansions Blizzard has produced in the past decade.
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90
GLHF on Sports Illustrated
Oct 4, 2024
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Vessel of Hatred improves on an already refined base game, balancing systems and gameplay to cater to both casual and hardcore players. The expansion is highly praised with a score of 9/10.
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90
GGRecon
Oct 4, 2024
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Vessel of Hatred is praised for enhancing Diablo 4's gameplay and story, offering a must-purchase experience for fans. Despite some narrative shortcomings, the new class and gameplay additions make it a compelling expansion.
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88
Generación Xbox
Oct 18, 2024
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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a well-rounded expansion that enhances the game's narrative, gameplay, and content, setting the stage for future developments while delivering new experiences in the present.
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88
Ragequit.gr
Nov 13, 2024
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The expansion is described as a bittersweet experience, with significant improvements in gameplay but a disappointing campaign that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
85
Forbes
Oct 4, 2024
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The expansion is praised for the new class and gameplay additions, while the story is seen as effective but not as impactful as the base game. The review hints at potential long-term depth and cool features to explore.
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80
Push Square
Oct 18, 2024
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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a worthwhile expansion with compelling story, excellent gameplay, stunning graphics, and immersive sound design. It provides plenty of reasons to revisit the game world.
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80
Checkpoint Gaming
Oct 31, 2024
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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a smart expansion that offers engaging new content, especially with the introduction of the Spiritborn class and captivating endgame activities, making it enticing for both new and existing players.
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