GRIM DAWN VS DIABLO 3 in 2019

[John Showdown]

So, to clarify things. I'm kinda split between buying either this game or Diablo 3. I'm sort of new to the genre, haven't played any ARPG except a bit of Path of Exile.
Which game would you recommend to me and why?

[myhr2]

Publicado originalmente por Khronikos:

Would like to hear what you think of their animation improvements for combat they released today.

Well, I think that it is quite amazing what Crate was able to do within the limits of their engine. Yes, the animations are smoother, in a very pleasant way. That being said, it's hard to beat the tech of a big company like Blizzard, take just the running animation, or things like some spells like Magic Projectile versus Panetti Replicating Missile, or Dashing Strike versus Shadow Strike, it just ain't the same.
Still, nice improvements, hats down to Crate for it.

[OneManPosse]

To be honest, they're two completely different games. I own and play them both pretty much equally. You can't go wrong either way. It's simply a matter of whether you're married to a single style of game (as most GD fans seem to be), or you have an open mind and like playing a wide variety of games. In my experience, most players who love GD also loved Diablo II and that's pretty much the reason they choose GD over D3. It's all stupid in my opinion; a great game is a great game, and believe it or not, there's more than one great game in this world.

[Maxpeinas]

Diablo 3 is pretty much dead in current state. Grim Dawn for me seems to be in between D3 and PoE when it comes to complexity. Though i found PoE kinda boring after completing story, would always pick GD above these two.

[KTZ]

Diablo 2 > Grim Dawn > Diablo 3 > PoE

Like you, I was thinking about what to choose (GD/D3), so I bought GD and wasn't dissapointed: the story is good, graphics is SEXY (!!!!1), tons of character combinations, tons of loot + upgrades.

GD is the best choice for you. I dunno why GD such underrated in comparison with D3, but it's really nice. You will enjoy it (don't forget about DLC, they're fookin nice as well)!

[Ceangailte]

like many said. Grim Dawn offer a much more intense Charbuilding experience. Its fun to play and amazing to discover new builds to test while hoard your loot.
Grim Dawn has a very nice look and toons of love for the details moments.
All this is a plus for Grim Dawn.

My only "dislike" for Grim Dawn ist that the engine kind of limits the gameplay mechanic whise.
So the bosses are nice but far from a woooaw effect. <---- for me.
Here i would says id D3 a little ahead. But not that much.

D3 offers the more secure online experience if you wand to play with others by random. D3 is the chance to find cheaters a little lower.

If you want to play solo or with friends. Grim Dawn can be great fun as a coop game.

Endgame: Actualy if you like kind of repeating / grind endgame stuff like mapping in poe D3 has more to offer with the rifts.
But to be honest for me it felt like a big deceive in D3.

Until now (Forgotten God comes out tomorrow) Grim Dawn had 4 Rouge like Dungeon and Nemesis encounter + some super bosses.
But with FG expack we will get a endgame grind mode too.

I prefer Grim Dawn over D3.
If you not sure look some gameplay videos.

have fun.

[Right said Fred]

D2 one of the best ever but Grim Dawn imo takes a massive dump on D3. The only things that could of been better for Grim Dawn is including voice acting & some people say graphics. But i find the Grim Dawn graphics just fine.
D3 has a decent enough story and graphics, yet the linear skill tree i mean 2 columns.. sucked hard.

[AguilaDeAcero]

Grim all the way. More content, actual ways to customize your character as YOU want it, lots of content really. And you can play it offline, if you compare it with always being online crap that D3 has.
Also the ambient, in this game it's more mature. Not craaazzy mature, but yeah.

In a way, this game it's very close to Path of Exile, but offline.

I'm not 100% fan of the first expansion, but the new one that it's coming seems like a blast.

[Phil]

Publicado originalmente por rinalldo_y:

The only thing I do not like about Grim Dawn is that the fact there is no death recap/log built into the game. I personally like to play hardcore mode, but because of how many times I got 1 shotted for no reason (and funny thing, my maximum damage taken is LESS than my max health in the chart list), I just give up playing hardcore mode and stick to sc mode.

Other than that, Grim dawn is what I prefer over Diablo 3. If there is something else I want to complain about this game is probably I want the skill points to be equal across all level (3 skill points per level up). Towards high level, it becomes harder to level up, and when you use those skill points to also "unlock" the skill you want to use, it just becomes a pain to go through. So either consistent skill point per level up or reducing the skill points needed to unlock the next talent tier.

Well I could go without problems on Hardcore Mode. If you want some tips I can share with you.

[Phobos]

Publicado originalmente por R4IN:

So, to clarify things. I'm kinda split between buying either this game or Diablo 3. I'm sort of new to the genre, haven't played any ARPG except a bit of Path of Exile.
Which game would you recommend to me and why?

All three games has their merit and are good on their own. However with Diablo 3 get the expansion as well.

There is of course Torchlight I, a bit "goofy" arpg but still good nonetheless with friends.

[Siddha]

I prefer the graphics and gameplay and atmosphere of Grim Dawn to D3

[Earl Lemongrab]

For awesome deep and complex character building - GD
For simple and primitive farming of sets, for lame 1-skill builds, for easy arcade\clicker experience - D3.

Don't get me wrong, D3 is a good game, it's just a bad "Diablo". It is too simple and primitive.
Compare D3 and GD is like to compare Call of Duty and Arma. Need for Speed and Assetta Corsa. Modern XCOM and Civilization 5.
So it is all depends on what you want. Take GD if you want deep and complex game with tons of different opportunities, but prepare to learn (start with beginners guide at oficial game site).

P.S. As for me, GD is the best diablo-like game for now. Way better than PoE actually.

[Welcome to Idiocracy 2023]

We have Grim Dawn, D2, PoE, Torchlight 1+2 and Titans Quest.
D3 and Diablo Immortal should just die and be forgotten.

Activision has destroyed the whole franchise. I can not wait for them to went bankrupt. I am enjoying their heavy losses atm. Their shareholders are already pretty angry :D

[Shredder]

Publicado originalmente por Lilpoetboy:

Asking to pick between two games on a grim dawn forum? Seriously?

lol IKR. oh my sides!

[Khronikos]

Animation improvements are very welcome here.

[Ostrava of Boletaria]

d3 is pretty shallow compared to grim dawn. From what I've seen d3 seasons are basically just abusing a few meta sets and you aren't really rewarded for exploring different build paths that aren't cookie cutter/laid out for you by the sets.

Honestly I find it hard to compare them. Diablo 3 is a more casual arcade-y experience and grim dawn plays a bit more like a traditional RPG, and has a lot of complexity with dual classing. A lot of stuff actually ends up being viable so you're rewarded way more with tinkering.