
With the camera pulled in a little tighter, you’re forced to give the immediate world and characters more attention. What hits you first is how much slower Diablo 4 is to play.

However, it quickly becomes apparent that Diablo 4 is a totally different beast. It’s still a top-down, isometric ARPG where movement is controlled by the mouse and active abilities are tied to the number row (at least on PC). On the surface, not much has changed in the presentation of Diablo 4 compared to its past.


Conveyed with striking imagery, it’s impossible to watch without feeling the need to learn more about this fantastic world. A band of raiders are tricked into resurrecting the Daughter of Hatred, Lilith, the horned demon who serves as the antagonist of this adventure. Diablo 4’s sets the tone early in an opening cutscene that’s equal parts gory, horrifying, and intriguing.
