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Diablo® IV

Steam

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. · Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

ActionAdventureCasual
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Design Risk Score

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12/100

4 concern patterns detected

Monetization6pts
Manipulation6pts
Compulsion0pts

Joy Index

61/100

Good

Community score: 65/100
Joy reflects genuine enjoyment after accounting for design risk.

Verdict

Mindful

Enjoy mindfully

Some mild monetization exists, but the core game offers genuine value. Stay aware of spending triggers.

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Detected Design Patterns

FOMO Pressure

Time-limited content creates fear of missing out, driving compulsive engagement.

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Why this score

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  • FOMO Events+6

    Time-limited content — mild fear-of-missing-out, cosmetic stakes.

  • Battle Pass+2

    A battle pass sells cosmetic items only — no gameplay advantage.

  • Season Pass+2

    A season pass sells cosmetic items only — no gameplay advantage.

  • Microtransactions+2

    In-game purchases sells cosmetic items only — no gameplay advantage.

Points reflect severity, not just presence — cosmetic-only purchases score far lower than pay-for-power. Total: 12/100. How scoring works →

Is Diablo® IV worth it? Design Risk 12/100 · Sifter