Compare Diablo IV vs Resident Evil Requiem

One reviewer praised the way difficulty and accessibility were balanced rather than treating options as a pure checklist.

One review warned that the gore is intense enough to shock players who dislike graphic violence.

Enemy behavior was often praised as eerie and strategic, though one review found a later stalker overused.

Aiming evidence was mixed: Grace’s shaky aim reinforced vulnerability, while Switch 2 gyro aiming was criticized as poor for horizontal aim.

One expansion review praised Blizzard’s cutscenes as massive, detailed, and stunning.

Animation quality received positive evidence through praise for Leon’s reload animations.

Art direction was a standout strength, with reviewers praising Diablo IV’s darker horror look and expansion region aesthetics.

Art direction was praised for grotesque beauty and an effective old/new visual mix.

Atmosphere was strongly praised for darkness, brutality, and ominous beauty in both base game and expansion.

Atmosphere was a major strength, with tense staging, lighting, audio, and Switch 2 presentation preserving the mood.

One expansion reviewer criticized premium battle pass add-ons as unnecessary cosmetic value.

Boss design was highly mixed, ranging from phenomenal and mechanically distinct to disappointing, inconsistent, or frustrating.

Boss design split reviewers sharply, from excellent and varied encounters to weak, forgettable, or underwhelming boss fights.

Bug evidence was limited and negative-leaning, with IGN-style reviews noting irritating issues.

Bug frequency was praised by one reviewer who reported no bugs or wall clips.

Camera behavior was praised for making first- and third-person play feel effective, though the choice also shapes the experience heavily.

One review praised the base game’s characters as more fleshed out and memorable.

Character development evidence centered on Grace’s growth and consistency, with reviewers finding her arc effective.

The roster was praised overall for fun, distinct classes, especially Warlock and Paladin, though some reviews preferred one class over another.

Checkpointing drew criticism from one reviewer who reported being set back 30 minutes after dying.

Class balance evidence was mixed to negative in expansion reviews, especially around the Paladin feeling underwhelming or passive despite power.

Co-op evidence was positive, with reviewers praising group formation, level scaling, and the extra fun of playing with others.

Combat was one of the strongest points, with repeated praise for precision, satisfaction, and tactical chaos; only one review framed it as more uneven.

Combat drew broad praise for weight, weapon handling, Leon’s action toolkit, and entertaining encounters, though one review noted some harassment-style friction.

Community features were praised through trading, clans, and group activity support.

Content variety was mostly positive thanks to sidequests, endgame activities, and expansion additions, though one review warned some activities can feel copied.

Content variety was praised for breadth, though some wanted the smaller experiences expanded further.

The handling was praised as precise and responsive, with reviewers highlighting intuitive combat feel and quick reactions.

Controls were praised as responsive and purpose-built, with reviewers saying characters did what they expected and combat balanced heft with responsiveness.

Reviewers described the core loop as deeply compelling overall, though one found repeated spaces blurred together after long sessions.

Crafting and Horadric Cube evidence was strongly positive, with reviewers valuing refinement, gear forging, and buildcraft expansion.

Crafting was generally seen as strategic and interesting, especially the blood/injector system, though one reviewer found it weird.

One review reported a persistent crash after a specific main-quest boss.

Crash stability was praised in a performance review that reported no hard crashes.

One review praised cross-platform play as fun and appealing.

One review praised carrying progress between consoles as appealing.

One review praised the move away from cheesy performances and dialogue compared with the prior entry.

Dialogue quality was mixed between enjoyable deadpan jokes and criticism that Leon could sound corny or caricatured.

Difficulty evidence was mixed: bosses and tier options were praised, but some expansion encounters and later challenge tuning felt frustrating or uncertain.

Difficulty balance was mixed: some praised flexible challenge, while others felt the game had too much firepower or lacked a hardcore mode.

DLC value was mixed: several reviewers found Lord of Hatred worth playing or robust, while others called it a hard sell or context-dependent.

The motorcycle action sequence was praised as one of the most fun moments in the series.

One review found respec costs workable but still a slight disincentive to experimentation.

Resource balance was praised for forcing tactical decisions about injectors, ammo, and room-clearing.

Emotional impact was generally strong in expansion and lore-focused reviews, though one reviewer said the base game did not raise their pulse.

Emotional impact was a clear strength for reviewers moved by Grace, Leon, and the story’s legacy themes.

Endgame was heavily discussed and mostly praised, especially day-one systems and War Plans, though a few reviewers found later loops lacking.

Endgame content was a repeated concern, especially the lack of Mercenaries or similarly meaningful side content.

Enemy variety was mixed: one expansion review praised a cohesive new bestiary, while base-game reviews noticed repeated enemies or simple mechanics.

Enemy variety was praised through zombies with different retained behaviors and personalities.

Environmental detail was a major strength, with reviewers praising intricate environments, Skovos changes, and beautiful region design.

Environmental detail was praised for corridors and spaces that felt time-worn and secretive.

Exploration was consistently praised as rewarding, joyful, and enhanced by large regions, side activities, and new expansion spaces.

Exploration and backtracking were praised when the layouts made revisiting spaces enjoyable rather than tedious.

One expansion review found some lip-syncing and cutscene quality behind the curve.

Facial animations were specifically praised as increasingly impressive later in the game.

One review praised Diablo IV as quintessentially Diablo.

Faithfulness to franchise was consistently praised as a love letter or culmination that honors Resident Evil’s history.

One expansion review praised War Plans for saving players from searching the large map.

One review praised the slick 60 frames-per-second performance.

Frame rate stability was praised on Switch 2 for a mostly consistent 60 fps with minor dips.

Fun factor was broadly positive across base game and expansion reviews, even among reviewers who criticized story or systems.

Fun factor was very strong overall, with reviewers repeatedly describing the game as exciting, entertaining, and highly enjoyable.

One review praised the ability-tree flexibility, saying players can rebuild their character and adapt play fluidly.

Gameplay mechanics were usually praised for combining survival horror and action cleanly, with Grace’s sections singled out as especially strong.

Graphics were consistently praised as stellar, beautiful, sharp, and technically impressive across base game and expansion coverage.

Graphics quality was consistently praised across platforms, from PS5 presentation to Switch 2 fidelity.

One review framed the modern grind as low-commitment and welcoming rather than punishing.

Handheld suitability was praised because the Switch 2 version looked and ran well both docked and handheld.

Horror tension was mixed-to-positive, with praise for evil tone but one caveat that some horror imagery became bland through repetition.

Horror tension was broadly praised, especially Grace’s early sections, though some reviews found the scares frontloaded or less intense than past entries.

One reviewer criticized the inability to change the HP bar color while using Warlock resources.

One review found the shared online world could detract from the lonely Diablo atmosphere.

Immersion was praised through Grace’s vulnerability and how strongly it affected player behavior.

Innovation was criticized as limited, even by reviewers who liked the overall design.

Innovation drew praise where reviewers saw Requiem as a step forward or ambitious new baseline for the franchise.

Learning curve evidence was mixed: complexity can be bracing, but the Warlock and skill systems were also called approachable.

Level design was mixed: some praised less backtracking and rewarding dungeons, while another found dungeon structure predictable.

Level design was a major strength, especially the care center’s loops, agency, and interconnected mansion-like structure.

Live-service evidence was cautiously positive, with reviewers praising foundations and planned updates while noting unknown seasonal elements.

Load times received strong praise for being nearly nonexistent.

Loot was praised for cadence, usefulness, and improved design, with reviewers emphasizing experimentation and build-defining drops.

One review strongly praised Diablo IV as rewarding for lore enthusiasts.

Lore depth was praised for giving long-time fans a lot to sift through.

Map and navigation design was praised for an easy world map, pathfinding, overlays, and War Plans teleporting.

Map and navigation design was praised as a useful tool for tracking rooms and missed resources.

Menu and inventory usability was mixed, with praise for loot filters but criticism of the small inventory and missing gem bag.

One review said the shop was annoying but did not ruin the game design.

Microtransaction impact was praised indirectly through the absence of greedy monetization practices.

Mission design drew criticism in expansion coverage for repetitive objective flow and travel-to-talk sequences.

One expansion review criticized missions for repeating ambush-style objectives.

Monetization was mixed: cosmetics were not intrusive or pay-to-win, but reviewers repeatedly criticized high prices and paid layers in a full-priced game.

Monetization fairness was praised because the game was described as free of greedy practices.

Movement received strong marks for responsive dodging and class mobility, including praise for the expansion Warlock’s wraith-like movement.

Multiplayer design was praised for cross-platform flexibility, online integration, and group play freshness.

Narrative drew broad but mixed praise: many reviews liked Lilith, Mephisto, or expansion arcs, while several criticized weak, predictable, or ham-fisted storytelling.

Narrative quality was polarized, with some calling the story strong or captivating and others finding it disappointing, messy, or thin.

Reviews found the story and current ARPG structure approachable for newcomers, especially when major lore points were explained.

Onboarding was praised for easing players into story and lore without demanding deep series knowledge immediately.

Online stability was mostly good in review periods, though reviewers still noted rare hitches and disconnections.

The open world was broadly praised for scale, interlinked regions, and multiplayer-friendly structure.

Originality was a weakness, with reviews describing Diablo IV as rule-following or more deterministic than surprising.

Originality was mixed: reviewers liked the structure and perspective split, but several felt the game was safe, familiar, or too referential.

Pacing was a recurring weakness, with reviewers criticizing filler errands, shocking plot pacing, and overly cinematic stretches.

Pacing was the most discussed tradeoff: many praised the action-horror balance, while others found the character split lopsided or jarring.

Performance was generally praised as smooth and well optimized, though one expansion review noted mild issues and progression bugs.

Performance optimization was generally strong, with multiple reviewers calling performance solid or flawless.

Platform-specific support was criticized on Switch 2 for not meaningfully using mouse, touchscreen, or useful gyro features.

Polish was mostly praised, with several reviewers calling the launch or technical package ready, well made, or a tour de force.

Polish was praised in reviews that saw Requiem as a polished, confident fusion of old and new Resident Evil.

Progression was mostly praised for freshness, item growth, and useful systems, though a few reviewers found leveling or rewards slow early on.

Leon’s progression system was viewed positively as a fairly fleshed-out way to build out his arsenal.

One review criticized the player character as lacking personality or development.

Protagonist appeal was strong where reviewers called Grace the standout lead.

Puzzle design landed unevenly: one review liked the body-part riddles, while another said puzzles lacked focus overall.

Quest evidence was split between strong praise for rewarding side content and complaints that some side quests were mundane or one-dimensional.

Replay value was a major strength, with reviewers repeatedly saying the game kept them returning through classes, builds, and endgame systems.

Replay value was mixed: several reviewers liked unlocks and repeat runs, while others lamented thin post-game offerings or weaker second playthroughs.

One review specifically praised player agency in choosing how to spend time across Sanctuary.

One reviewer said seasonal content is integral and often good, while noting the reviewed expansion period did not include it.

Server reliability was mixed: some reviews saw stability, while others reported lag, disconnections, or rubber-banding.

One review praised the supporting cast and narrative characters as more memorable and fleshed out.

Skill trees and buildcraft were heavily covered and mostly praised for flexibility and depth, with some caveats that changes could be overstated or twig-like.

Social features were praised through increased trading and clan prominence.

Sound design was unanimously strong in scored evidence, from demon audio to interface and environmental details.

Sound design was repeatedly praised as a major driver of fear and atmosphere.

The soundtrack was consistently praised as memorable, majestic, atmospheric, and excellent.

Soundtrack quality was praised for tracks that complemented Leon’s action-heavy sequences.

Stealth was mostly praised for making Grace’s routes tense and tactical, though one reviewer found stealth options limited.

Upgrade-related evidence was positive overall, especially around Talismans and loadout tailoring, though one reviewer had not yet found thrilling pieces.

The upgrade system received positive evidence for its weapon-upgrade structure and replay incentive.

UI evidence was positive where scored, especially tooltips and UX design.

Value evidence was positive, with reviewers saying the base game offered strong hours-per-dollar value.

Value for money received direct positive evidence from a reviewer who called the game super worth it.

Visual effects received strong praise for spell and magical effects that looked flashy while staying functional.

Visual effects quality was praised through the game’s extreme gore and violent presentation.

Voice acting was consistently praised, especially Lorath and the expansion performances, with only minor presentation caveats elsewhere.

Voice acting was mostly praised, especially Grace’s performance, but one review found her delivery manufactured.

One comparison review felt Diablo IV weapons functioned too much as stat sticks.

Weapon balance was praised because different weapons had clear uses and opportunities to shine.

World-building was praised for history, mythos, and an exciting Sanctuary setting.

World-building was praised for making the setting feel grotesquely alive.

One review praised world bosses and limited-time events for making the shared world feel active.

One review criticized the story presentation as clunky and out of place.

Writing quality drew strong praise from reviewers who felt Requiem delivered some of the series’ better character work.