Blizzard Entertainment Diablo® IV - Cross-Gen Bundle (PS4)

The core formula for the series' gameplay revolves around gradually obtaining stronger equipment by defeating increasingly difficult enemies.[4] Enemies are fought using different character class skills which can be customized by equipment and talent trees. This concept is used to progress through the story and quests.[5] Enemies are split into monster families which are defined by a theme, combat style, and their location.[6] Each family contains different archetypes that hold different roles allowing for synergies of specialty abilities between family members.[6] To differentiate between them, they have unique silhouettes, stances and weapons.[7]

Creative director Sebastian Stepien explained that the goal was to create a more "grounded" story than Diablo III.[8] In order to achieve this, the plot revolves around the simple folk of Sanctuary rather than "politics, kings, or another high-fantasy theme."[8]

The playable character's effectiveness in combat is determined by their attributes and their boosts from equipped items.[9] Offensive attributes include attack and critical chance which increase damage output. Defensive stats include elemental resistance and defense which increase how much damage can be taken.[10] Diablo IV introduces three new attributes: Angelic, Demonic, and Ancestral Power. Angelic and Demonic Power alter the duration of beneficial and negative effects respectively. Ancestral Power increases the chance of effects being applied to another entity.[11] Weapons and gear have increasing rarity which are a general indicator of their power. The rarest items have unique effects that alter more than just the character's parameters.

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