Posted 4/7/2024, 3:19:39 PM
Former Diablo dev contrasts design goals of Diablo 3 and Last Epoch
- Former Diablo developer explains how Blizzard's goal with Diablo 3 was a simpler, more approachable game for a broader audience unlike Last Epoch's complexity
- Last Epoch has incredible character customization and build options that hardcore ARPG fans want, which Diablo 3 lacked
- Diablo 3 initially focused on challenge while Last Epoch focuses more on rewarding efficiency and the best gear/builds
- Diablo 3 did not focus enough on endgame content at launch unlike Last Epoch which learns from ARPGs like Path of Exile
- Where Diablo 3 does better is in responsiveness, story pacing, enemies; but both games had different goals and player expectations