Diablo II: Lord of Destruction

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  1. guuours
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    it's my all time favorite, it's design overkills its "so called" successors.
  2. crpsdtvg1
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    The best game ever made. Period. Sadly Diablo died after Diablo 2, RIP Blizzard
  3. iLi87
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    I better game than Diablo IV for sure
    I spend more than 5000 hours in it and I recommend it with warmth to anyone
  4. mindrust8
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    The best diablo game ever existed. A timeless classic. If you still haven't played it, you are missing a lot.
  5. FiDud
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Upgrading of something that already is great is im possible, and yet, they did it!
  6. LT_Gruber
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing expansion for a great game.

    The expansion pack, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction was amazing and added new playable characters like the druid and the Assassin. It also featured an extra chapter of game play with a new end boss.

    Right after you kick Diablo’s ass back into the pits of hell, you are informed by Tyrael that the last remaining Prime Evil, Diablo and Mephisto’s brother, Baal is located near the highlands of Mount Arreat, an area inhabited by Barbarians who defend the World Stone with their life. Baal has collected his Soulstone to keep it safe and is raising an army to attack the mountain and the nearby Stronghold Harrogath.

    You battle Baal’s forces and defend the land of the Barbarian tribes. You defeat Overseers and commanders and travel through different areas like icy caves and rocky mountain paths. You eventually learn that one of the elders, called Nihlathak, made a deal with Baal to hand him over the World Stone if he spares the Stronghold from destruction. You hunt down Nihlathak and kill his ass.

    Then you need to venture to the World Stone Keep, which can only be entered when defeating the three legendary Barbarian guardians. This was hard as balls but eventually I made it.

    Then you find Baal and murder the crap out of him. Because the World Stone is now corrupted by Baal, Tyrael has no choice but to destroy it. The consequences of this action will be known after twenty years, in Diablo III.

    I really liked the Druid character and the almost infinite minions from nature that you could summon. You can also turn into a freaking bear or werewolf, so epic.

    The only problem I had with this expansion, the same as Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, is that Diablo himself felt like a side boss, because there is another boss or greater evil than him. He is supposed to be the most dangerous creature that ever lived, but now, you just whoop his ass and focus on the bigger problem that is just to come.

    Overall, the expansion was a well-received add on for the original game and I loved every second of it.    … Expand
  7. SalvadorMas7
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Lord of Destruction continua justo después de acabar Diablo 2 original, Diablo y Mefisto son derrotados pero aún falta Baal, el último de los tres demonios. Lord of Destruction básicamente es el final verdadero de la historia de Diablo 2 y tiene un buen final.
  8. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    Чудове доповнення до чудової гри. Баал топовий бос, а нові локації нічим не гірші від оригіналу
  9. Leperkawn
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Best Blizzard game ever made! There will NEVER be another great Diablo game so play this one as much as possible!
  10. Kruul
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Tons of games claim a "dark, gothic" atmosphere, but for a real definition of what that means, look no further than Diablo 2. Totally unique classes, the epitome of ARPG gameplay, fantastic and immersive atmosphere, beautifully orchestrated music and sound, this is the main candidate for best of all time in my book.
  11. joglow
    May 16, 2022
    9
    Who can name all items when you see them? That is the definition of love, you knew it.
  12. Izoeros
    May 13, 2022
    8
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  13. Nepen1he
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    games out of politics, juegos fuera de la politica, jogos fora da política
  14. actinium
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
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  15. bartoszrak
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    An astonishing game that should be never forgotten. I spent hundreds of hours playing it and after those X years I would prefer to play it again instead of a new low-quality PC (not meaning personal computer here ofc.) hell dictated games.
  16. Maxphoenix
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Padre de los rpg. Pronto con su remastered (inmortal) Volviendo para juntar a los veteranos de la saga y arrasar con el mal prometiendo mejora visual y rejugabilidad.
  17. Kai82
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The excellent add on for Diablo 2. With this it improves the best hack and slash RPG of its time. It adds a lot and makes some good improvements. Lets start with the additions: There is a new fifth act with the culmination of the story. It is set in a new region, has new quests and challenging new enemies atop on impacts on the lore. Then there are 2 new character classes with the AssassinThe excellent add on for Diablo 2. With this it improves the best hack and slash RPG of its time. It adds a lot and makes some good improvements. Lets start with the additions: There is a new fifth act with the culmination of the story. It is set in a new region, has new quests and challenging new enemies atop on impacts on the lore. Then there are 2 new character classes with the Assassin and Druid. The female Assassin focus on traps which are deadly in numbers, claw weapons and has charge attacks. The Druid has magic spells which are a bit more indirect, can shape-shift and summon animals that help him. I like both classes and the Assassin became my favorite class on par with the Necromancer. Of cause there are new weapons and armor pieces including set items. (Should be a no brainer with a loot porn style system in place;-). There are now runes that give bonus and these are comparable to gems and new recipes for crafting items. Some rune combinations might lead to something even better. There is a new class of items called ethereal items. These are better but less durable (Absolute worth it for me). Almost forgot that there are charms that add bonuses to your character if stored in the inventory (= less inventory space). These are sometimes useful but beware better effects mean bigger charms. Gameplay wise there are some neat improvements like for example a bigger item storage, hirelings can now kept through the whole game, a higher resolution and an alternative weapon slot (Useful for some classes but not equally for all). Presentation wise the game was well done for its time. I think I will go to my conclusion. Overall this improves an already great game and in total it is the ultimate hack and slash experience of its time. It is no wonder that fans want a remaster for years and that there is still a loyal fan base for the game.… Expand
  18. omerulas25
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    almost in 2021 still best game for long time fun and grin. just i love this game. sometime you need look at google for some info but still good game
  19. YessHenao
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor juego de la historia en la historia de la historia de los diablos
  20. Ponyoyo
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Diablo 2 is easily one of the best games ever made. Building off of the masterpiece Diablo 1, Blizzard North has succeeded in every way possible. The expansion makes it even better.
  21. Curzant
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    one of the best pc games i have ever played, its worth playing even to this date because it have the best quality, good gameplay, and now with the dlc its even better. there are only few thing that are bad but the game itself its really solid. if you want to play without having to connect to the net, play this.
  22. trulyx
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    The perfect game.
    Never gets old.
    Hopefully Diablo 4 will have a similar look and feel.
  23. Bloodnes
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Дополнение внесло много всяких вкусностей, по факту тажа 2 часть, играть можно и нужно! 10/10
  24. StoneOrc
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    The best game ever, solid even for the 2020 standard. There's no better Action RPG in existence as of current. I highly recommend this game.
  25. otherxy
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    i would give it a 10 but i never beat it but i still love the game to death! over 3000 hrs played
  26. saldanha
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Amazing game that stills worth to play today. The new classes and a new boss give a new breath to the game.
  27. Tatarr
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    My all time favorite, most addictive game ever. No other games has made me play 1000 hours+ other than d2
  28. Yidhra
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    a game, that has passed the test of time is worth returning to it after 18 years
  29. SilverOrlov
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Immortal classic in the RPG genre. Great atmosphere, very interesting plot and good game-play. That case when the ad-don to the game was worth the rating for the whole game in general.
  30. jgmj921
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    A monument in gaming and pioneer creator for many features in modern games. Memories of the adolescent times...
  31. NightElves
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    Excellent expansion the fifth and final act for Diablo II. Great cinematic. Amazing soundtracks. Awesome story. Perfect and fun gameplay. More Diablo games in the future, thank you, I'm a fan.
  32. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    This is badass hack and slash as it should be. So many hours spent, either alone or in multiplayer. Sad diablo 3 wasnt this good.
  33. kdownie111
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece, one of the greatest games of all time. The expansion adds two new classes and many new items and features. Must have if you own the original.
  34. Klewer
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Follow to one of the greatest of all time, the greatest expansion of all time. So much game play to be had here, an absolute must play.
  35. shhh
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    Seriously this game (and its base game Diablo II) is still in my honest opinion, one of the best games out there still playable today, in terms of story, content richness and balance.
  36. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    Эталонный аддон к великой RPG. Все как умеет только Метелица.
  37. Thedude17
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    How is diablo 2 ranked 2 points higher than plants vs zombies and 18 points higher than Lord of Destruction? First, LoD made diablo 2 the epic game that people still play in 2018. and it completely out ranks half the games in the first 200 on the list. infact you ranked it #206 and #224 for LoD. Either you never played it or your sucking some studio's E-D. It has been running longer thanHow is diablo 2 ranked 2 points higher than plants vs zombies and 18 points higher than Lord of Destruction? First, LoD made diablo 2 the epic game that people still play in 2018. and it completely out ranks half the games in the first 200 on the list. infact you ranked it #206 and #224 for LoD. Either you never played it or your sucking some studio's E-D. It has been running longer than World of Warcraft without expansions or story changes. same ol' classic epic game.… Expand
  38. DoritoFan80
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    This game is one of the very first games I ever played and it was so good.I play it even today , because it's more interesting than the re-skin of sports games and CoD.
  39. XR6MAN
    Jun 3, 2017
    10
    I love the game Diablo 2 Lord Of Destruction because it has awesome challenges in the different levels and areas you play even though I have played Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls on PS3 and PS4 which is also an awesome game but there is one I have not played which is Diablo
  40. ziovax
    May 23, 2017
    10
    Best game of the series an one of the best game ever. You can deploy several build for each character and discovery even a new ones. Control are quitly perfect, level balancement was in progress for years of support. There are no two runs of the same: playing this game is ever a new experience. All games should be like that.
  41. Nolan141
    Dec 14, 2016
    10
    Diablo II LoD - I still play this game after about 15 years of playing off and on. It is still the best ARPG on the market. I've spent more time on this game than any other 9/10. Most things are well done, this game would be a 10 if they could get rid of the bots on battlenet.
  42. DeyvsonCaliman
    Jul 25, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was truly an instant classic, as so many people loved so much Diablo I. The gameplay is as fun as the first one, the status system is more precise, the game is longer and have a difficulty system that increase replayability. In various ways a Diablo I improved, graphically and in the character development system.

    But there are some things I didn't like, for instance the easy way we can gimp our character by choosing the wrong skills. While in the first Diablo it's almost impossible, the same thing that makes characters unique in Diablo II makes we do mistakes over and over. But it's part of the game difficulty, I guess, and a learning curve.

    What really made me not give it a prime grade was that this game didn't follow the gothic line the first Diablo went. While in the first we felt alone in that dark European scenario, the second one was too much of a multiculturalist theme. The dungeons to hell were darker, bloodier and lonelier in the first Diablo, when we get to an Egyptian desert it kind of breaks the immersion. Not to mention the third scenario, that rain forest with those comic little men.

    Despite that Diablo II is a superb game, it's incredible addictive, played for years... Various other games tried the same formula, but they failed because Diablo II is more than a system, it's an environment, it speaks about our long tradition, and that's why Diablos that are not Diablo don't make the same success. When we say "this game is not dark enough" we are saying "this game don't speak for our occidental European tradition, it's some modern boring thing".    … Expand
  43. GolovA
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    Most definately a worthy expansion. Adds a ton of content and, of course, more Characters! Once u install this, there is no way you will ever play Diablo without LoD. Awesome!
  44. ABOZ
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    Started playing D2 when I was *young*, and sure I got rushed through all the acts. Me and a buddy decided to bro-quest the game and beat it without outside help. Just the two of us. He played the paladin, I played the necromancer and we both had a great time. Honestly, just a few cheap but solid rune words make the game more than beatable.

    One thing worth mentioning is that the online    Started playing D2 when I was *young*, and sure I got rushed through all the acts. Me and a buddy decided to bro-quest the game and beat it without outside help. Just the two of us. He played the paladin, I played the necromancer and we both had a great time. Honestly, just a few cheap but solid rune words make the game more than beatable.

    One thing worth mentioning is that the online experience is made so much better by the online economy. a site called d2jsp, a trading forum, is one of the best places to find things worth doing. After, or maybe even part of that, it's a lot of fun to really theorycraft yourself some interesting character builds.
    In my mind, this game was the perfect experience.    … Expand
  45. Vonathan
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    Expanding on the original game, Lord of Destruction adds two new classes and a fifth act to play through as well as new monsters and items. No reason to not pick this up if you enjoyed Diablo II.
  46. Sunfire
    May 30, 2014
    10
    Best game ever,
    Awesome story with movies.
    The expansion gave so much to this game,lots of uniques,runes,runewords.
    I love trading in this game.
    You do repetative things in it,but they are fun,and you get rewarded..(unlike some wannabe sequels)
    From personal experience,i played hundreds,thousands of games,old and new,but this is the only game that has the magic.It never bores me.
  47. tkc
    May 27, 2014
    10
    The ultimate hack-n-slash game full of diversity, great character progression, story, ATMOSPHERE, memorable characters...CLASSIC! If you've played it, you know how hard it is to play another hack-n-slash game.
  48. Lokathor
    Dec 5, 2013
    9
    This game sets the bar that other hack and slack games are measured against. And it sets the bar very high. Single player is a passable experience, and it lets the time go by while you wait for some program to run/download/update/whatever, or while you watch a TV show at the same time, etc. However, the heart of the game is multiplayer, either LAN or Online. Then it becomes a fun fest ofThis game sets the bar that other hack and slack games are measured against. And it sets the bar very high. Single player is a passable experience, and it lets the time go by while you wait for some program to run/download/update/whatever, or while you watch a TV show at the same time, etc. However, the heart of the game is multiplayer, either LAN or Online. Then it becomes a fun fest of spells and melee. This is a strong contender for being the best LAN party game, because players of different skill levels can roughly keep up with one another, and there are several "easy mode" build options for beginner players to play. Advanced players can keep coming back again and again to find and craft the best loot possible and get every damage point possible out of their build.

    The down sides to this game are that it's sometimes hard to get the graphics right on newer versions of windows because of compatibility issues. Some of the skills are just very poorly balanced. The item customization isn't as intricate as it could be. There's places where this game could be improved in a "HD re-release" type of scenario, but it stands tall even without modernization.    … Expand
  49. SupaChigga
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    Single Player/MultiPlayer (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player) Gameplay (1/2) Visuals/Story (0/2) (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is    Single Player/MultiPlayer (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player)

    Gameplay (1/2)

    Visuals/Story (0/2)

    (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is better than the visuals, review this section as if the visuals didn’t matter)

    Accessibility/Longevity (2/2)

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    Pricing (2/2)

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    The scoring is split into 6 sections. The first five sections can add a possible 2 points to the final score. The first 5 sections are Single Player/Multi Player, Gameplay, Visuals/Story, Accessibility/Longevity, and Pricing.

    Notice that 3 of these sections have two parts. These particular sections will be scored based on the stronger part of the game of the two. For example, if a game has a lousy single player campaign, but an excellent multiplayer component, that section will be based solely on the multiplayer as if the single player did not exist. This allows games to be based on their own merits, as many unnecessary features are shoehorned into video games by publishers to reach a “feature quota”. Games that excel in both areas of a section don’t receive should be noted in the written review, but cannot increase the score past 2 in that section. However, it can be taken into account in the final section

    The final section can add 1, add 0, or subtract 1 to the final score. This final section is the “wildcard” section. This section is for how the reviewer “feels” about the game, but limits this only to this section, rather than the entire 10 point review. This section can include any positive or negative point that was not covered in the previous 5 sections.    … Expand
  50. gerszom
    Oct 13, 2013
    10
    What else can You say about this game? It is absolutely the best game in the universe. Still after so many years I am playing it. Great gameplay. Mother of all hack n' slash games. It is beating in every way Dia3. Amazing, simply amazing. Danger: once You try this one, You will never stop.
  51. OmnipotentGamer
    Aug 5, 2013
    10
    THE ARPG, this is probably my favorite arpg ever made. Great story, loads of fun alone, on LAN, and online, a truly great game that should be played by any fan of ARPGs.
  52. ERB
    Jul 28, 2013
    9
    Interesting game play and story.Diablo 2 Lord Of Destruction is a game worth playing.
  53. FrodoFraggins
    Jul 20, 2013
    10
    Simply the best ARPG of all time. The graphics are dated now, but no D2 clone has come close to the replay value and fun of D2:LOD. Battle.net set the standard for all ARPGs that followed it.
  54. noob_saibot
    May 4, 2013
    8
    An 8 for sure because of gameplay is good but a lot of people just hack like tommorw with bot hacks in duels or flash hack that gets on your nerves a lot but an excellent game 4 boring acts to do though I want more like WOW game.
  55. leeemmott
    Apr 4, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. D2 was my first game I played with other players at first it was an ok ish game and they update the servers a lot.

    I was on this game a lot I liked it until 20 10 or 20 11 when they decided to put in annoying spam bots in this game so making this game un-playable.

    Sure you can press N to remove the messages but they come in your games a lot spam same stuff to you.

    They is only 4 big acts you go on and an extra one to get but it's easy and short.

    They is 2 new classes into this game which I enjoy to see some new faces to the game you got a Druid a guy who uses werewolf skills and shape shifter skills.

    I would give this a 9/10 for the spam bots other than that it's a good game.    … Expand
  56. Power-Cosmic
    Aug 19, 2012
    10
    Blizzard North, Matt Uelmen, just an amazing and fun game that has lasted the test of time - no other PC game has been selling off the shelves of retailers for the past 12 years and continuing. One can only imagine if this superstar team had made Diablo 3....
  57. Archontos
    Jul 4, 2012
    10
    One of the best in the history of humanity. Nothing more to say. If I would have to choose ONE game to take with me to a lone island to play for the rest of life - that would be Diablo II (of course with Lord of Destruction ;) )
  58. Globox
    Jun 13, 2012
    9
    Much better than Diablo 1 by far. Playing as a barbarian doesn't take 10 years to chase down 1 ranged enemy anymore. Sorceress is still overpowered in my opinion, and I simply used one spell the entire game. Adding reasonable sprinting is very nice. You have too much gold in this game than you can spend. The game was considerably longer than Diablo 1, and the quest system is 10x moreMuch better than Diablo 1 by far. Playing as a barbarian doesn't take 10 years to chase down 1 ranged enemy anymore. Sorceress is still overpowered in my opinion, and I simply used one spell the entire game. Adding reasonable sprinting is very nice. You have too much gold in this game than you can spend. The game was considerably longer than Diablo 1, and the quest system is 10x more useful. This is the first true RPG feeling Diablo in the series. The game had some annoying parts such as Baal at the end taking forever to defeat, but Diablo dies in a few spells. Still, overall much better than Diablo 1, and the story seems to continue onward even though I have no idea how it continues after the Lord of Destruction for Diablo 3.… Expand
  59. Sarthael
    Jun 4, 2012
    7
    L.O.D adds so many good things to the original game that you can't imagine Diablo 2 without it. We can only complain that the new chapter (the 5th) is too short, its storyline is not very interesting and the added cinematics are not as great and dark as before.
  60. Toaster
    Jun 2, 2012
    10
    Diablo 2 LoD may very well be the best game ever made. In as far as today's standards go, the graphics may be lacking, but it would be unfair to rate an 11 year old game in such a manner. Gameplay, items, hostility based PvP, it blows everything else out of the water. It, at it's prime, had such a strong community, and even by today's standards has an excellent multiplayer layout as farDiablo 2 LoD may very well be the best game ever made. In as far as today's standards go, the graphics may be lacking, but it would be unfair to rate an 11 year old game in such a manner. Gameplay, items, hostility based PvP, it blows everything else out of the water. It, at it's prime, had such a strong community, and even by today's standards has an excellent multiplayer layout as far as chatting, game creation, ease of use, etc. is concerned. By seperating it's two forms of Battle.net (Open and Closed) it allowed you to play "legit" on Blizzard's Closed servers, and still allowed you to explore the game mechanics and edit characters and bring those "hacked" characters in for amazing PvP on the P2P Open Battle.net servers. Favorite game of all time, hands down.… Expand
  61. Zambotta
    May 15, 2012
    10
    One of the best games that have been made. Great gameplay, great story, great atmosphere. It is a great classic that every gamer should play. I still think Diablo 2 LoD is far better than Diablo 3. Well done Blizzard North, you shall never be forgotten.
  62. e_x_p
    May 14, 2012
    10
    I've always played Diablo II + LOD together so I don't have much to say as for this add-on alone. Great game as a whole ... any RPG fan needs to have this game handy.
  63. BoltzmannBaby
    Mar 10, 2012
    9
    The kind of game that i wouldn't start playing on other difficulty than easy. It is a great game, but on a second run i just used trainers, and even like that, i didn't finished the story again. But i know is the type of game that calls me in from time to time, and that's just what a good game does, it stays in the back of the mind. On other words, LoD is a good lesson to learn when goingThe kind of game that i wouldn't start playing on other difficulty than easy. It is a great game, but on a second run i just used trainers, and even like that, i didn't finished the story again. But i know is the type of game that calls me in from time to time, and that's just what a good game does, it stays in the back of the mind. On other words, LoD is a good lesson to learn when going for Diablo 3: there WILL be an add-on that will radically improove/enhance the original. So whi buy the original at the initial price, when i can get the battlechest later?… Expand
  64. eyEZix
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    One of my all time favorite games, and a must play! If you ever think you are bored.. it's because you are not playing this game=] lol =] If you played Diablo or not do yourself a favor and immerse yourself into hours upon hours of L.O.D
  65. Ideclarewar901
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    VERY good game. probably and unquestionnably the BEST RPG game out there. Dungeon Crawling originality, Item Hunting, Character builds such as Hammerdins, Smiterdin... Overall, this game is a nice and quality game, even as of 2012. I still play it from time to time, still waiting on DIABLO III. Hope they will stay true to the series, as for Diablo II i am giving it 9/10, simply becauseVERY good game. probably and unquestionnably the BEST RPG game out there. Dungeon Crawling originality, Item Hunting, Character builds such as Hammerdins, Smiterdin... Overall, this game is a nice and quality game, even as of 2012. I still play it from time to time, still waiting on DIABLO III. Hope they will stay true to the series, as for Diablo II i am giving it 9/10, simply because there is nothing else i can do on the game, i now it sounds ridiculous, but whatever. Still a VERY good game. Highly awaiting Diablo III… Expand
  66. Kirase
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    Brilliant game. Simply the best hack n slay rpg. Could have been a clear 10/10 if it had adequate online support. Somehow blizzard just pretty much accepted to have people running 10 mf bot sorcs, duping runes and they even left those bugged items like siggards belt on their closed bnet realm. Ofc such environment affects ingame trading systems and harms players personal satisfaction whileBrilliant game. Simply the best hack n slay rpg. Could have been a clear 10/10 if it had adequate online support. Somehow blizzard just pretty much accepted to have people running 10 mf bot sorcs, duping runes and they even left those bugged items like siggards belt on their closed bnet realm. Ofc such environment affects ingame trading systems and harms players personal satisfaction while playing.… Expand
  67. BrianM
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    Best game of all time Limitless replay value, great story, pinnacle of hack and slash RPG gameplay
    BEST GAME OF ALL TIME Skyrim,Final Fantasy 6&7,Mario,Zelda and even my dear Mass Effect
    EAT YOUR HEART OUT !!
  68. Khaoz
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    Couldn't be better. Long life, fun as hell, never surpassed as the king of action-RPGs. This expansion was the cherry on top of the best game ever. At least for me. The huge amount of playing hours in coop or solo speaks out for itself.
  69. Xextreem
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    The expand is the best thing blizzard do to this game, new act 5 new classed and new items and more. Now the expand was the biggest upgrade for this old game diablo 2. Why the expand because people are getting little boring to keep killing diablo over and over again. So the added a extra boss. With new bonus sets of armors allot of new mobs and so on. Best expand ever.
  70. Andrewskyy
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game was the first game I ever truly played. It all started when my Papa (grandfather) got diablo and then Diablo II. He used to wake up early in the morning, fix coffee, and kill demons. I WAS HOOKED. I played this all through highschool, and was truly addicted. I thought about it all day at school, played it with my quarterback (and best friend) on the football team. In fact,This game was the first game I ever truly played. It all started when my Papa (grandfather) got diablo and then Diablo II. He used to wake up early in the morning, fix coffee, and kill demons. I WAS HOOKED. I played this all through highschool, and was truly addicted. I thought about it all day at school, played it with my quarterback (and best friend) on the football team. In fact, after our games (on thursday) we'd play all night and go to school the next day with zero sleep. THATS a true testiment to a great game. Ive probably put in over 1000 hours into this masterpiece. The music is phenominal, Matt Uelman (sp?) is a great composer. The graphics are dark and gritty, and the ambient noises are the icing on the cake. This game does not get old unless you are playing it all alone. It has a huuuuge item inventory, and many different ways to play a character. Runewords are an awesome addition to the mix. The storyline is FANTASTIC, the cinimatics were way ahead of its time, and the commutity is STILL alive... almost two decades later. This game doesn't deserve a ten, CRANK IT TO ELEVEN. Hope this helps out some people.. I'll cherish memories of my Papa and the great times with my football friends as we killed demons together, and cherish them forever I shall.… Expand
  71. davenbettridge
    Sep 13, 2011
    9
    Diablo 2 has one of the greatest loot, stat and talent systems in video games and has been very influential in the industry. The character classes are fun and interesting and give the game great replay value. While there are some awesome locations and enemy designs, I didnt find the story, atmosphere or enemy design better than the original Diablo asides to a few exceptions. Many of theDiablo 2 has one of the greatest loot, stat and talent systems in video games and has been very influential in the industry. The character classes are fun and interesting and give the game great replay value. While there are some awesome locations and enemy designs, I didnt find the story, atmosphere or enemy design better than the original Diablo asides to a few exceptions. Many of the enemies were stupid - cats warriors, little jungle tribe imps, bug swarms in the desert and the demons Mephisto and Bael looked pretty dumb compared to how awesome the demon Diablo was. The story has some good memonts and ideas but was not as compelling as the more simple but superior original Diablo with its more traditional demons, terror in the cathedral and memorable characters in Tristram. So in the end Diablo 2 is great but I cant help but say that some aspects were better in the orginal Diablo.… Expand
  72. Axelskull
    Aug 26, 2011
    10
    anyone else notice how the only guys giving this a bad score sound like they're kids that only play open battle net? one of the greatest games ever in my opinion.
  73. 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
  74. snowshreder
    Jul 5, 2011
    10
    DIABLO 2 LOD Diablo 2 is my favorite game to this date the LoD Expansion was great is really helped to extended the life of this game's community which is still Thriving to this date. Blizzard better make DIABLO 3 Epic to top this we had a decade of Diablo 2 gameplay the change is going to be way harder than that of Diablo to Diablo 2.
  75. Funbumb
    Apr 27, 2011
    10
    Best game of its kind. Lots of classes/skills. Still has tons of people playing it 10years later. If you are looking for a Top-view RPG id highly recommend this game.
  76. JonathanL
    Dec 19, 2009
    10
    LoD is in my opinion the greatest action-rpg to date. It offers a quick learning curve and very addictive game play. The graphics could be better but what it lacks in smooth 3D it makes up for in fun and addictive online game play.
  77. 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 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 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. =/… Expand
  78. DannyD
    Oct 11, 2009
    9
    A very good game, you need this if you have Diablo II since it adds new features and addicting gameplay additions.
  79. MikeR
    May 2, 2009
    10
    Was an awesome game it is still widely played today after several years which is more than can be said about many other games they just don't make them like this anymore......
  80. JohnC
    Apr 13, 2009
    10
    Just amazingly immersive and addictive, i don't know how it does it, but it just gives you an enormous sense of FUN, that games these days just don't provide - it has to be experienced first-hand to be understood. One of my favourite games ever.
  81. AlexanderR
    Oct 3, 2008
    10
    Diablo II Lord of Destruction significantly improves on the basis set out by Diablo and Diablo II. With a great and natural extension of the story, this expansion as even more immersive than the original game. Also improvements in terms of gameplay, such as weapon swap and added control, sets this apart from an original that seems dull in comparison. Visually the game has also seen much Diablo II Lord of Destruction significantly improves on the basis set out by Diablo and Diablo II. With a great and natural extension of the story, this expansion as even more immersive than the original game. Also improvements in terms of gameplay, such as weapon swap and added control, sets this apart from an original that seems dull in comparison. Visually the game has also seen much appreciated improvements in the form of greater resolution and a fifth act packed with beautiful effects. Diablo II is not worth having without this expansion, and no collection of games is worth having without Diablo II.… Expand
  82. AnonymousMC
    Sep 26, 2008
    10
    For all the kids that say they cannot find hacks, This game does not need Hacks. Also, All the kids that say they have a level 99 are lieing. It takes over 5000 Baal Run's to even level up from level 98 to 99. If you die that much, you honestly could not have even gotten to level 99. Greatest game ever!
  83. TobiasB.
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    LoD is the best game ever. I play it since 8 years. But I HATE join bugs, hacks and the dupers... but that doesn't matter Diablo is the best game EVER
  84. RichardP.
    Jul 2, 2007
    10
    I've been playing for six years now and still love it. This is the best PC game I've ever played.
  85. IstvanV.
    Jun 20, 2007
    10
    Best game ever, highly addictive and u can talk about it for hours.
  86. KodyG.
    Apr 23, 2007
    10
    Its just a great game. I got the expansion and neglect my friends on friday nights just to play it till like 6 in the morning even if I have school its the best and most addicting game ever.
  87. KerstiA.
    Oct 16, 2006
    9
    Graphics could be smoother, would love more quests and levels... but I do love this game.
  88. RobertoB.
    Sep 15, 2006
    9
    Fantastic game!
  89. BenH.
    May 21, 2006
    10
    LoD adds characters, another act, more monsters, more items, runes and crafting. It is great.
  90. Bluehawk
    Mar 26, 2006
    9
    With the new patch thats come out, this game has never been better.
  91. LilyC.
    Sep 2, 2005
    10
    This is the game to which I compare all RPGs. Nothing has stood up to it yet, including D1 and D2 Classic.
  92. KCG.
    Apr 30, 2005
    10
    If you play this game on battle.net you cant stop playing it for hours. Playing this game with other people beats ALL other games. the DRUIDS ROCK!!!!
  93. R.K.
    Dec 4, 2004
    10
    Like everyone else has said, it's just SO addicting. I started playing on Battle.net a while back and once you start playing, you'll be playing for hours and hours.
  94. DaveS.
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    *applause* The game company Blizzard entertainment has managed to make the most addictive game in history, and after 4 years total of Diablo II, they still manage to hold almost as strong of a fanbase as the beginning. I could not stop playing, and if you're good at it you simply want more and more and it does not END. Buy it or get it somehow and play til you drop because you wont *applause* The game company Blizzard entertainment has managed to make the most addictive game in history, and after 4 years total of Diablo II, they still manage to hold almost as strong of a fanbase as the beginning. I could not stop playing, and if you're good at it you simply want more and more and it does not END. Buy it or get it somehow and play til you drop because you wont have a choice anyways SO ADDICTIVE!… Expand
  95. Chocolate
    Aug 1, 2004
    10
    I'm so addicted to this game! Rock on!!
  96. LandonS.
    Jun 21, 2004
    10
    D2 is not very stunning visually, but completely makes up for it with LoD. the 800x600 res. makes for a much more enjoying game. the battle.net is wonderful, (except for lags) and the game is the most addicting i have played. ever. what happens is you'll go, o just one more meph run, then i'll finish act 4, then haha it keeps on going. next thing you know you've been playingD2 is not very stunning visually, but completely makes up for it with LoD. the 800x600 res. makes for a much more enjoying game. the battle.net is wonderful, (except for lags) and the game is the most addicting i have played. ever. what happens is you'll go, o just one more meph run, then i'll finish act 4, then haha it keeps on going. next thing you know you've been playing 2 1/2 hrs. if you buy this you won't regret it!!… Expand
  97. CharB.
    Jun 6, 2004
    10
    I love this game its so addicting.
  98. J.W.
    Jun 1, 2004
    10
    If there was a voting number higher than ten i would have to use that, but since there isn't ill just have to use ten. If you are bitching about a crappy character.... well your problem nobody wants to hear you bitch about it so keep it to yourself.
  99. Bran
    Apr 18, 2004
    10
    This game is a awesome add on from Diablo2.
  100. GarrettB.
    Jan 13, 2004
    10
    I've played this game for 4 years. I still love it. 10:10. Give us another one Blizzard!
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#12 Best PC Game of 2001
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
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#48 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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