Is this game as bad as Diablo 3

[FlyBoogy]

It looks a lot like Diablo 3 and even though I like these kinds of games D3 is terrible in my opinion. Does the game level your character for you and just give you all the skill? Is there 16+ difficulties because the devs could not be bothered with balance?

[Gamerzilla]

Its halfway between PoE and D3 id say. There is a large talent point system which you pair with your preferred skills, which are usable based on what weapons you use. Example, a staff casts spell skills, but so can any 1 handed weapon and a caster offhand. Then each of those 1 hand weapons has associated melee or ranged skills. Hybrid characters are generally stronger and more flexible because they can access more skills. However, there are endgame gear items with backed in skills regardless of weapon, so its extremely customizable.

As for difficulty, its probably harder than D3 until you settle on a build, but about the same after?

[suejak]

It is significantly worse than D3.

[Alex]

Originally posted by suejak:

It is significantly worse than D3.

One of the rare people that actually enjoyed diablo 3. I see more playing diablo 2 remastered than diablo 3.

[Mike]

Originally posted by Gamerzilla:

Its halfway between PoE and D3 id say. There is a large talent point system which you pair with your preferred skills, which are usable based on what weapons you use. Example, a staff casts spell skills, but so can any 1 handed weapon and a caster offhand. Then each of those 1 hand weapons has associated melee or ranged skills. Hybrid characters are generally stronger and more flexible because they can access more skills. However, there are endgame gear items with backed in skills regardless of weapon, so its extremely customizable.

As for difficulty, its probably harder than D3 until you settle on a build, but about the same after?

Perfect explanation.

I personally see this game being pretty much mix of some popular ARPGs. Its D3 in terms of combat quality (best part), but its has more depth then D3 in terms of builds and playstyles (a kin to Grim Dawn and LE), which makes it by default better then D3 (imo).

I'm not a fan of D3 overall but the combat was addictive at the very least and this game has both good combat, visuals, and an interesting skill system. The BEST things about this game is the visuals, effects, combat feedback, and fun skills. The visuals even still rival D4 imo, the effects are top notch that make every skill or attack feel powerful, the sound effects are beautifully done with things like skills, attacks, drops, enemy deaths, uniques...etc all sounding every visceral, there is a very good amount of enemy variety to smash through....etc.

Now the game even at this point still has some bugs, but none of them are game breaking like the launch was and I was able to play all the way through endgame with much of any disrutions (except online servers being iffy so I made an offline character). The end game system is not for everyone, because its just a different take on D3 rifts (better imo), where you build up the city, unlocking small enhancements to you character and buffs to your "mapping".

I would say if you come in with an open mind and just want to try a new ARPG you will have a good time with Wolcen.

[germality]

Diablo 3 is amazing. This game is amazing.

[GreatPalm]

Originally posted by corrupted-file:

Diablo 3 is amazing. This game is amazing.

no, YOU are amazing!

[LordOfTheBread]

It is way worse.

[Kam7r]

way worse than D3

[Katitoff]

When its not crashing, its better then D3 and getting most rare items actually feels rewarding, because contrary to D3, they are actually rare.

[Trooper]

It's bad for one reason only: Attacks sometimes randomly miss, probably because of server problems. But this issue has been in the game since the day it's launched so that's massively pathetic from the devs.

[<W F> Ævil-Blondi-E]

This game is way worse than diablo 3. Think of this game like this: diablo 3 clone that is ubisoft level of broken.

[LordOfTheBread]

It is not even the same catgory, Diablo 3 is a masterpeice in compareison.

[Magnusson]

Diablo 3 is a thousand times better than this.

[Xemejor]

What's it's the problems to get all the skills?
You prefer Diablo 2? a single mistake on your tree and you need to reset all the game?

[Xemejor]

Wolcen is different. Not polished,very fun but forgettable .