What’s in the video

• Gatekeeping: dismissing critiques unless the reviewer hits hardcore, NM100, or level-100 milestones.
• Labels debate: ARPG vs. MMO framing used to invalidate specific design criticisms.
• Endgame premise challenged: if pre-50 play isn’t fun, players won’t “earn” enjoyment later.
• Level scaling: convenience for co-op, but flattens world progression and risk–reward incentives.
• Stats design: too many conditional affixes feel shallow compared to clear, impactful bonuses.
• Paragon vs. skills: over-complex Paragon and over-simple skill trees push players to copy builds.
• Series lessons ignored: systems Diablo 3 solved reappear in Diablo 4, creating frustration.
• Casual vs. seasonal grind: rapid resets clash with casual audiences D4 appears to target.
• Subjective vs. objective: opinions are valid without “prove-you’re-elite” prerequisites.
• Constructive critique: acknowledging good parts doesn’t preclude calling out core issues.