Although it's what most fans wanted to see, **Diablo 4 ** was not announced at BlizzCon 2018, with mobile spinoff Diablo Immortal instead sitting as the major Diablo announcement at the event. The reaction was not positive , with fans dismayed that an event for Blizzard's most devoted was seen as the best place to unveil a game for a platform that has often failed to hit the m

Releasing on July 19, As Dusk Falls is an interactive drama adventure game that utilizes a unique art-style that combines both still images and animation. Although objects such as cars are animated normally, each character's movements are portrayed as multiple still-images that are meant to mimic graphic novels. Though potential players are divided about this design choice, it's obvious that this style has made the game stand out at le

During this showcase, it was announced that the Necromancer class will be an available class in Diablo IV, which joined the other already announced character classes of Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid, and Rogue. The presentation also showed off some new gamep

So far, it appears that methods of storytelling in Diablo IV will be more streamlined and made to naturally flow with gameplay using two primary methods: automatic camera zooming when conversing with NPCs, and real-time cutscenes (RT

While both games are shaping up to be fantastic in their own right, some systems and features seem to be lacking when you compare both to each other. Path of Exile favors immense character depth and deep customization, while Diablo is more about visceral combat and fantastic worldbuilding. Here are 10 reasons that one game triumphs over the ot

Blizzard was eventually able to mend Diablo 3 , but they launched it with an auction house that was heavily and justifiably criticized by players. It was an unnecessary addition based on money-making that had a detrimental effect on the game itself, and Blizzard should be hesitant to do the same again. Instead, Diablo 4 should focus on what its players want. No gambling, no auctions, no loot bo

Whether working on the main story or some side content, the incorporation of multiplayer design remains a challenge for the team. Barriga states that, "Fine tuning the right approach to multiplayer in Diablo IV has been challenging…without the game ever feeling like it’s veering into massively multiplayer territory." This means that main story moments and specific dungeons will always remain private affairs, but most of the open world, including established camps, hubs, and along the roads between locations it will be easy to see other players frequen

Diablo IV is the upcoming action RPG dungeon crawler that's part of the historic Diablo franchise and set to release in 2023. Taking place after Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, the game follows the Nephalem protagonist as they travel across the world of Sanctuary, defeat monsters, complete quests, and eventually stop Lilith, who has recently retur

Players take on the role of a custom-made Inquisitor, gathering a party of diverse companions as they embark on a journey to save the world from the looming threat of Corypheus. Dragon Age: Inquisition features an engaging dialogue system, allowing players to make critical choices that impact the story and world around them in meaningful w

Although there have been plenty of major advancements in video game development since Diablo 3 first launched, Blizzard should first take a step back and look at the origins of Diablo . There was a clear tonal shift between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 , with a slight move towards more of a high fantasy setting and a greater variation when it came to level des

The first is meant to work for simple interactions to focus on what they are saying, but still retaining the feel of an isometric game. When conversations are more complex, likely during the development of the main story content, the team will rely creating more hand-crafted gestures and movements. This will make specific story moments feel more genuine and comp

Speaking of overlooked CRPGs , it's hard to not talk about Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader . The game's first half is easily one of the most enjoyable times anyone can spend with a video game before the latter half crumbles before screeching to a forgettable h

If Blizzard has shown anything in the past decade, they know how to tell a great story with breathtaking visuals. The cinematic trailer for Diablo 4 is simply stunning and shows the premise for a much darker game than its predeces

Classes in Diablo 4 are distinct, each coming with unique skills and talents. Add to this broken Money glitch class-specific sets and legendaries, and it is easy to see that every class plays dramatically different from each ot

What makes this game endlessly replayable is its robust modding community, allowing players to create and share their adventures. It may be slightly dated, but Neverwinter Nights 2 is still a great game that fans of CRPGs should check o