You’ve cheapened the entire experience” Diablo creator bemoans the current state of ARPGs and MMOs

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In a recent podcast interview, Diablo creator David Brevik shared his unfiltered thoughts on the state of modern ARPGs, critiquing their fast-paced, loot-heavy design and reminiscing about a more methodical era of gameplay.

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[fjtorres5591]

He isn't wrong.
Many so called RPGs (of all classes) are so narrative/lean and combat focused they are more arcade games than RPGs.
(Here's looking at you, Veilguard.)
It reflects poorly on the few remaining true RPGs.

 

[Hanserya]

I agree with him. I played D4 early on and was thrilled by how reminiscent the experience was of D2. Then that goofy "season of loot" dropped and I gave it up cold turkey. Haven't even thought about playing again and most likely won't be back for the DLC.

Oh well...