In the end, actions always speak louder than words, and Blizzard's actions are pretty telling.Īs someone that's been covering mobile games for close to a decade, I'd have to say Diablo Immortal is one of the toughest games I've had to judge. No matter how you slice it, Blizzard has monetized Diablo Immortal to the hilt, and it's utterly disgusting, especially when you realize all of Blizzard's bluster claiming everything is unlockable by playing is meaningless when the items necessary to improve equipment are gated behind certain items, items that are of course awarded in the paid battle passes, or straight-up available for purchase in the shop, allowing anyone with money to abuse the system. You can also buy crafting material outright, as well as two types of currency, plus there are also cosmetics. There's also a third optional subscription, called Boon of Plenty, and this awards even more items on top of the battle pass system. There are two optional paid battle passes, the Empowered pass is $5 a season (around 35 days), and the Collector's Empowered pass for $15 (quite the jump). Still, most free-to-play games jump right into the first difficulty spike by the first boss, so it's refreshing to see that Blizzard took the care to offer gameplay that feels comparable to its previous Diablo titles.Īnd the Crest system is just the tip of the iceberg. That's not to say these spikes won't show up later in the game, as that remains to be seen this early after release. So far, the balance feels good, where things aren't too easy (you actually have to play the game to advance), and there are no signs of inappropriate difficulty spikes. Honestly, the core ARPG gameplay of Diablo Immortal is the title's strongest feature, thanks to a clear and familiar design. The game is very multiplayer friendly, though the PvP content will more than likely be dominated by whales, which is where the game's pay-to-win aspects will rear their ugly head. Plus, as you run around each map when doing the game's story content (since Diablo Immortal is an MMO), you'll see other players around the map and can even join them in their adventures. Once you get further in the game, you'll unlock multiplayer, where you can delve into dungeons with friends and strangers, and this works well, where it's effortless to drop in and out.
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