After spending months extinguishing hordes of demons, Diablo 4 players have started to feel some boredom and fatigue over time. In order to reignite the passion and immersion in its dark world, the Vessel of Hatred expansion comes with a new and exciting story that entices us once again to return to the world of Sanctuary and uncover more of its secrets.
The Vessel of Hatred expansion continues the events of the original game, starting with the murder of the daughter of hatred and the escape of a young adventurer carrying the Soulstone containing the soul of Mephisto, one of the most dangerous demons of hell. Within hours, players will immerse themselves in a series of thrilling events that foreshadow the uprising of Mephisto, but the story will end before reaching its climax, leaving players in a state of anticipation for what is to come.
Although the expansion story is incomplete, it introduces intriguing elements that pique players’ curiosity, such as new characters that will assist you on your journey, exciting events, and developments in the original story. Additionally, the expansion adds new areas to explore and challenges to overcome, providing additional hours of fun and excitement.
If you have not completed the story of the original game, we recommend finishing it first and reaching Chapter Seven before starting the events of the expansion. There will be a segment highlighting the complete ending of the original game’s story, which may spoil the discovery and excitement for you.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Review and Rating
Pros
- The expansion is marked by stunning cinematic scenes that highlight high-quality graphics and character performance, with the opening scene in particular showcasing Blizzard’s progress in cinematic presentations.
- The expansion offers a rich and complex story that explores the consequences of events in the original game and delves into the history of the Diablo world and its legends.
- The difficulty system has been completely revamped, with the addition of new difficulty levels that provide a greater challenge for veteran players.
- The expansion introduces new content, such as the Kurast Undercity area and a familiar area from Diablo 2, with some changes and updates that make it more exciting. It also includes the Realmwalker event that allows players to earn valuable rewards.
- The expansion brings back the mercenary characters to the game, along with new characters offering different abilities and support for players.
- The expansion adds the new Spiritborn class, which introduces a new gameplay style to the game based on summoning the powers of spirit animals.
- The expansion has seen significant improvements in the endgame, such as streamlining the development process and adding new activities like Kurast Undercity and The Dark Citadel.
Cons
- Some players may find the difficulty level in the expansion to be too high, especially in the beginning.
- While the expansion story is intriguing, it ends abruptly without providing a satisfying conclusion.
- Although the Kurast Undercity area is enjoyable, it does not offer a significantly different experience from the usual dungeons, and the Nahantu area does not provide exploration opportunities due to the game’s focus on main missions.
- The separate Spirit Realm world from the dark atmosphere of Diablo may not feel fitting naturally.
- Overall, the expansion story does not reach the same level of excitement and thrill as the original game’s story.
Enjoyable – 8
8
Enjoyable
The Vessel of Hatred expansion introduces a new chapter in the Diablo 4 epic, enticing players with an intriguing story that promises many developments in the future and ties into the original game’s story. With the charm of cinematic scenes and innovative classes, its unfinished story leaves some questions and leaves players in anticipation. However, the expansion adds new and exciting content to the Diablo IV world, making it an enjoyable experience for veteran players.