Why Diablo 4’s Biggest Achievement Feels More and More Like a Slog

Finishing a game in its entirety is every completionist’s dream, and the rewards that come with reaching the pinnacle of achievements it has to offer is the cherry on top that makes the long hours spent grinding through missions and picking up loot worthwhile. Games like Destiny 2 give fitting rewards after finishing the typically difficult raid races, as is the custom in multiplayer titles where developers reward fans with unique items and gear to crown players’ efforts. For all the things it gets right with its loot progression, Diablo 4 doesn’t live up to the bill in terms of its biggest achievement, and there’s little motivation to reach the leveling heights of the Blizzard title, making it feel like a tiresome slog.