Criticism has been directed at a Destiny 2 developer for their negative comments on Diablo 4. Despite differences in gameplay mechanics, the two games share certain elements that invite comparison, particularly in the areas of multiplayer and leveling. Fans have wasted no time in offering feedback on Diablo 4, drawing comparisons with their favorite games. Even before its release, Destiny 2 players had suggested features that could translate well to the isometric action-RPG title, and some gameplay nuances could benefit both games, leading to hopes that developers could learn from each other. While most comments are made in good humor, it appears that a Bungie employee may have taken a swipe at Diablo 4.
Gamers have come to the defense of Blizzard's latest release, Diablo 4, after a member of the Destiny 2 development team criticized the game's enemy scaling feature on Twitter. Despite the tweet being deleted, fans were quick to defend the convenience of the scaling, which is a common feature in many other games. Some suspect that Diablo 4 was targeted due to its successful launch, while others believe that the Destiny 2 developer's criticism was unfounded. Even Blizzard President Mike Ybarra responded sarcastically, indicating that the team was unbothered by the criticism.
Diablo 4 could potentially offer a wealth of valuable insights to Destiny 2. Fans have suggested that Destiny 2 could benefit from adopting certain transmogrification features present in Diablo 4 and other similar games. Additionally, there are certain quality-of-life mechanics in D4 that could help Destiny 2 retain its player base. In fact, some players have even admitted to spending more time grinding in Sanctuary than they have in Destiny 2's recent season reset, as pointed out by Blizzard's defenders.
Diablo 4 boasts several features that are highly sought after by players of Destiny 2, including the inclusion of world bosses. While the intentions behind the Bungie employee's tweet may have been good, it appears to have backfired as Diablo 4 excels in many areas where Destiny 2 falls short. With its recent success and potential for even more growth, only time will tell how the competition between these two gaming giants will play out. However, it seems that fans are currently favoring Blizzard and their action-packed RPG. Diablo 4 can be enjoyed on multiple platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: VideoGamer
