Why Diablo 4's Review Bombing Is Both Controversial and Expected
Despite much anticipation, Diablo 4 is facing heavy criticism in the form of negative reviews, as players express their grievances with the game's features and mechanics
Despite receiving glowing reviews upon its release, Diablo 4 has become the target of online backlash from disgruntled fans. The latest addition to the franchise, available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox systems, was praised by critics for its gameplay, level design, and various improvements over its predecessor, Diablo 3. Nevertheless, some players have taken to posting negative reviews, expressing their frustrations with the game.
Negative user reviews on Metacritic currently give Diablo 4 a score of 4.8, a significant drop from its critic score of 87. While there are some mixed reviews, the majority of feedback is critical. Some gamers have taken the time to write lengthy reviews expressing their disappointment with the game. Most complaints center around server issues and the game's monetization practices. Additionally, some players have found the game to be uninteresting and not worth its $70 price tag.
Some fans have expressed disappointment with various aspects of Diablo 4, including the skill system, progression, and user interface. These criticisms have led some gamers to label the game as lackluster and uninspired, while others have also expressed frustration with the presence of microtransactions. Despite these negative reviews, there are also many users who have praised the game's combat, art design, and music. However, even these positive reviews often come with criticisms of the microtransaction system. As more players have the opportunity to try the game, it will be interesting to see how the overall user score may change.
Fragment 4 rewritten: Despite the negative reviews, Diablo 4 is still available for gamers to enjoy on various platforms such as PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: Metacritic
