Diablo II: Lord of Destruction

 PC
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Computer Games Magazine
    100
    You're really getting an amazingly reworked masterpiece and not just "a few more levels."
  2. Gamers' Temple
    96
    It packs plenty of punch.
  3. Happy Puppy
    95
    If you liked "Diablo II" and you are aching to get back in and play some more, there is no better reason than LoD.
  5. XGP Gaming
    94
    It is something that everyone who enjoys a good Action RPG should pick up. You won’t be disappointed. It contains great graphics, crisps sound and music, and the replay value is like no other.
  6. Gamezilla!
    93
    The expansion is so packed with new features, creatures, classes and items that you could mistake it for a new game.
  7. Voodoo Extreme
    91
    With the two new character classes, fifth act, powerful new monsters, outrageous new magic items and craft system, the LoD will make you lose sleep, neglect your family’s needs and even miss work from playing it. It’s just that good.
  8. GamePen
    90
    A cool expansion, offering some great additions and gameplay tweaks.
  9. Electric Playground
    90
    Adds plenty to Diablo II, and not just a new episode. It actually changes the entire game from start to finish.
  10. GameZone
    90
    Lord of Destruction’s improvements make replaying Diablo II seem like playing a new game...This program is a blast.
  11. IGN
    88
    If you liked Diablo II, everything about this expansion is a huge improvement.
  12. GamePower
    88
    In short, the best reason to own Lord Of Destruction is for the resolution bump -- but it's ludicrous that we have to pay for that...Its high price notwithstanding, this is one expansion pack that's well worth owning.
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  13. GameSpy
    85
    Leave true role-playing to "EverQuest." LoD, just like "Diablo II," focuses on action over role-play. If that's been your addiction since the game came out, this is your new fix.
  14. ActionTrip
    84
    If you are an old Diablo fan, you probably already finished the expansion, and if you never even played Diablo II, well, now you can play a complete debugged game with seven available PC classes.
  15. Game Revolution
    83
    The sense of immersion is greatly increased. It is a nice feeling, for example, to come across a Barbarian warrior, fighting to save his city, protect him from harm and use him like a football blocker to carve a path.
  16. GameSpot
    82
    Has a lot of depth that's readily apparent, yet it takes a long time to really see how much is packed into this great expansion to one of last year's most addicting games.
  17. Armchair Empire
    80
    It doesn't go above and beyond, but the expansion pack gets the job done and that's just fine as it is still a very entertaining little romp.
  18. Yahoo!
    80
    With its abundance of new features, LoD offers countless additional hours of delightful gameplay.
  19. All Game Guide
    80
    By gently correcting shortcomings and firmly reinforcing strengths, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction is an expansion package truly worthy of the best-selling original.
  20. Maxim Online
    80
    Awesome.
  21. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    The expansion doesn't offer a sophisticated plot, extensively scripted dialogue, or complicated puzzle solving. It only promises action, and delivers it in abundance.
  22. Four Fat Chicks
    75
    The wide range of character classes to choose from, the forming and perpetual refining of each character, and the sheer breadth of customizing traits available all serve to solidify the replay value of this immense epic.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best PC Game of 2001
4
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
48
#48 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1066 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 968 out of 1066
  2. Mixed: 65 out of 1066
  3. Negative: 33 out of 1066
  1. DeGreZet
    Aug 25, 2011
    10
    Diablo II LoD is amazing Action RPG game. This is one of my favorite games and i love this ;)
    Really good gameplay = + 1000 h played :D
  2. PaulValler
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    The game in my heart forever. Even i can not play, i always remember it. If the story and quests will be a little bit powerfull then game can The game in my heart forever. Even i can not play, i always remember it. If the story and quests will be a little bit powerfull then game can be perfect. But, who cares? Battle.net service (even with hacks, cheats, 3dpartyusers, low tech. support) - 10. Graphics (who cares? you need examples?) - none (cus NOT important for me, that IMHO). Gameplay (replayability) - 10! Mucis (sfx, the atmospheric and emotional!) - 10! Story (the hero must kill a bad demon (MANY BAD DEAMONS!), isn't you need something more?) - 10! Hc mode (oh, if pks was be legit... if no one use a cheats... its can be awesome.. but irl..) - so.. none (cus IMHO, cant make opinition, many time was killed by UnLegit haxxors, and its suck.. but when you build the necromancer 90 lvl and make with him legit runs to Nih it awesome, much interesting pvm'ing on hc mode). Its sad, that can get a 10, but.. P.s. about Hc mode, it seem that only pro play at hc, ITS NOT, i see SO SO nOObies players at hc, I rly was in shok: why that crapies players go to hc ?? I think exactly this players play with cheat after, and calling then they 'pro' ~~. doh! That make hc rly bad mode. =/… Full Review »
  3. ERB
    Jul 28, 2013
    9
    Interesting game play and story.Diablo 2 Lord Of Destruction is a game worth playing.Interesting game play and story.Diablo 2 Lord Of Destruction is a game worth playing. … Full Review »
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