Diablo 4 enthusiasts express dissatisfaction towards the recent Berserk partnership, alleging it to be dull and excessively high-priced.
Diablo 4's Berserk Collab and Criticisms
Jump into the gory chaos of Diablo 4's latest collaboration with Kentaro Miura's Berserk, but be prepared to dig deep into your wallet. To cop all the Berserk sets, you'll need a whopping 16,500 Platinum - that's a hefty chunk of change!
While it's difficult to argue against anything Berserk-related, this crossover seems a bit too much, stretching the budget beyond expectations. User HilltopHood has broken down the prices for us: "Bagging all Berserk sets will clean out 16,500 platinum from your wallet." And guess what? There are no discounts or bundles to make it easier on your bank account.
To put things into perspective, the 18,500 Platinum bundle, priced at $149.99 USD, comes close to the cost of the Vessel of Hatred Expansion, which retails for $70/£60. Yikes!
If you're not already swimming in Platinum, you'd need to overbuy and grab the 18,500 Platinum bundle, but even then, you’ll still be dropping around $150/£112.50. It's no wonder players aren't thrilled!
"The PET sets you back 2,800 platinum, just for a stinkin' pet!" one player laments. "The nerve, laugh out loud!" It seems like the general sentiment is that this collab is a cash grab that is borderline impossible to resist.
But not everybody's just upset about the price tags. Some also argue that the collaboration itself is a bit underwhelming: "Diablo x Berserk was a snooze-fest." With so much potential to create engaging content inspired by the series, many players feel that Blizzard missed a golden opportunity and should've dived deeper into the manga's arcs and fights.
A whole dungeon inspired by Berserk might've been asking too much, but at the very least, it could've been more affordable. While the Berserker Armor and other cosmetics look pretty sweet, the pricing is a hard pill to swallow.
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- The latest collaboration between Diablo 4 and Kentaro Miura's Berserk has been met with criticism, as the cost to collect all Berserk sets requires an overwhelming 16,500 Platinum.
- This high pricing, lacking any discounts or bundles, has left players feeling frustated, with many bemoaning the "stinkin' pet" set that costs 2,800 Platinum alone.
- The cost of the 18,500 Platinum bundle, priced at $149.99 USD, nearly equals the cost of the Vessel of Hatred Expansion, causing some to question the value of the Berserk cosmetics.
- While the collaboration has fallen short in some areas, eliciting complaints of being a "snooze-fest," the pricing remains the primary source of player discontent.
- Some fans argue that the collaboration, having immense potential to deliver engaging content inspired by the series, missed a golden opportunity by not delving deeper into the manga's arcs and fights.
- Despite the controversy surrounding the pricing, the Berserker Armor and other cosmetics still manage to catch the eye with their appealing designs, leaving players in a literal dilemma between wanting to resist and continuing to purchase.
