On the upside, we were treated to a preview of the upcoming Arsenal System in Diablo 4 , which for the Barbarian class allows for the simultaneous equipping of up to four weapons, which is a great way to receive the bonuses from other legendary items. While there is no word on how other classes will be balanced for this, there must be something in mind to maintain some type of class homogenizat

This is a tricky topic to navigate because while Diablo 3 has had its fair share of criticisms levied against it, the way the endgame progression is treated being one of them. This is to say that the current endgame of acquiring gear to complete exponentially increasing levels of difficulty through Greater Rifts is alien to a game like Diablo 2 , but it is a core part of the game we have

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

2022 was a big year for RPG fans with numerous big hits like Elden Ring , which won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022 because of its sprawling open world filled with many secrets and hidden details. Triangle Strategy was also one of the biggest RPGs released in 2022 , thanks to its complex, strategic combat system accompanied by a masterfully crafted story and memorable characters. Although 2022 set a high bar, 2023 could be another strong year for RPG games, especially with these upcoming AAA titles that have been in development for many years, but will finally launch in 2

The combat of this game is certainly a stark departure from Diablo 4 ‘s swift hack-and-slash goodness, but the cerebral goodness of depleting a character’s Physical and Magical Armour before wreaking havoc on their health is something that fans love. The loot-driven gameplay is also quite reminiscent of Diablo 4 Crafting Guide 4 and something that will help fans of this game slowly ease into the rich, layered goodness of Original Sin 2 ‘s RPG goodne

While Path of Exile has Ascendencies, prestige classes players acquire throughout the campaign, they do not offer the specific class identity many aRPG fans love. The Druid in Diablo is known for his shapeshifting and earth-based magic, but any class in Path of Exile can fill that role if they use the correct skills. This means that every character can feel the same and rather boring compared to the designed skills available for specific classes in Diablo

Now, Blizzard has promised that there will be PVP included in Diablo 4 , though few details have been released. What has changed between then and now that will allow for an engaging, fleshed-out, and balanced battleground for players? It will be fascinating to see what constitutes PVP in Diablo 4 – though, for now, players are wary of a simple repeat of Diablo 3 with a watered down or cancelled version of the game m

Elden Ring is a game that took the world by storm and showed players just how accessible FromSoftware’s games are. Sure, the title can be pretty challenging in certain instances, but players who take their time to explore the game world and do everything in their power to get stronger will be more than elated at the prospect of besting a boss who was giving them a tough time early

Dragon Age: Inquisition was developed by BioWare, the same company behind Baldur’s Gate . This story-heavy RPG somehow managed to be a ton of fun to play through despite facing a troubled development cycle, fighting against all odds to become a riveting experience that many fans adore to this day. That said, if someone wants to experience the full narrative, they will need to pick up the

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

Harry Potter fans have been looking forward to 2023 due to the upcoming release of Hogwarts Legacy, which will fulfill many fans’ dreams of becoming a student at Hogwarts, the magical school. Players will be able to select their House, customize their character, meet and befriend original characters, cast spells, and even kill dark wizards in Hogwarts Legacy . The game will also feature flying mechanics as part of its traversal system, and players can take part in broom race challenges. Unfortunately, the game will not offer a playable Quidditch game despite being highly demanded by f

It was made clear during this past BlizzCon that the mechanics of creating class builds in Diablo 4 will be heavily inspired by Diablo 2. This means that there should be a heavy emphasis on skill trees with runes and should focus on making distinct, complex choices matter when constructing a class. The worst thing that Blizzard could do is replicate the simplistic and unpopular skill selection of Diabl