Diablo IV

You did it. You created something to be absolutely proud of. You took one of the most beloved IPs in history and made a sequel deserving of the name DIABLO. You absolutely knocked it out of the park. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

All the elements come together in a fantastic way.

Visually, the game is stunning. Everything feels right and conveys the proper emotions. I was genuinely grossed out during some of the more grotesque scenes. The art design is beautiful across the board, from characters to environments and gear.

The sound design is great (after I turn the effects volume to 5 so I can hear the other goodies in 5.1 surround) -- music and ambience set the tone perfectly in every area. The voice actors really gave a wonderful performance as well.

I won't speak much about the story due to spoilers, but damn is it apparent that some true love was put into this aspect (unlike d3 imo but to each their own). However the characters and interactions in the world are amazing. There's a lot of lore and life in sanctuary -- you can connect with these NPCs

As for the gameplay, spot on. I'm playing on console with my spouse and young kid (ive played through and we skip most cutscenes). They're both having an absolute blast with me while I feed the addiction introduced to me at 7 years old nearly 25 years ago. Having been a die-hard PC gamer all of my adult life, this here is something absolutely magical. To create a couch co-op experience that rivals anything I've ever played is truly a testament to your dedication.

Are there things to improve upon? Obviously yes and I have to assume your corporate overlords are the reason we don't have absolute perfection already -- it doesn't make financial sense to make a live service game that doesn't really need any new service... we get it.

As a player that has spent many hundred hours each in diablo 1, 2, and 3, as well as a few thousand playing hardcore characters on POE, I thank you for everything you've done.

I look forward to everything that is going to come from this foundation you poured your souls into.

From a true fan,