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  1. Aug 5, 2014
    10
    Diablo II wasn't as dark and as atmospheric as the original Diablo, but it had much more content, much more variation in classes and different gameplay and skills and it was just so much fun. This is one of my most overplayed games of all time, I must have finished Diablo 2 like 30 times, all the different classes, higher difficulties, different runs, the replayability was extremely strongDiablo II wasn't as dark and as atmospheric as the original Diablo, but it had much more content, much more variation in classes and different gameplay and skills and it was just so much fun. This is one of my most overplayed games of all time, I must have finished Diablo 2 like 30 times, all the different classes, higher difficulties, different runs, the replayability was extremely strong with this one, especially if you add local multiplayer to the mix, things were just getting insane and it's still fun to this day. I still prefer the first Diablo, but even this one has the moments, Kurast Jungle and especially the entire Desert Act 2 was fantastic. I usually don't care about cinematics, but the movie parts in this game were just incredible, still remember it until this day, the rise of Mephisto I got goosebumps every single time I saw that. The last good Diablo game, D3 was a joke compared to the previous 2. 10/10 Expand
  2. Dec 27, 2013
    10
    Most addicting game ever created. No time for a review, must reach level 99.

    Your review must be at least 150 characters long.
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    :)
  3. Feb 23, 2014
    10
    The game is better than its predecessor in just about everyone! Starting with the graphics and music and ending with the gameplay. We have bigger and more open lands, five character classes (amazon, barbarian, paladin, necromancer and sorceress). Every character I played nicely and their skills were just cool. The only thing in this game is bad is the graphics. Even in those days it wasThe game is better than its predecessor in just about everyone! Starting with the graphics and music and ending with the gameplay. We have bigger and more open lands, five character classes (amazon, barbarian, paladin, necromancer and sorceress). Every character I played nicely and their skills were just cool. The only thing in this game is bad is the graphics. Even in those days it was quite poor. Besides, Diablo II is a very good game. Expand
  4. Dec 6, 2014
    8
    First time playing it am completed entire game, but am unable to finish it second time. Its because am feel that only first act look good and then it going downhill. Diablo 1 and Torchlight 1 are best and am rather play them again than replay D2. Am actually played D1 several times and few times D2 its first part until desert. Its unable to keep me longer. Actually with Dungeon Siege 1 IFirst time playing it am completed entire game, but am unable to finish it second time. Its because am feel that only first act look good and then it going downhill. Diablo 1 and Torchlight 1 are best and am rather play them again than replay D2. Am actually played D1 several times and few times D2 its first part until desert. Its unable to keep me longer. Actually with Dungeon Siege 1 I have the same problem where first half of game was very interesting and then am pushed if forward bored like hell. That diversity in not necessary rather they should make more interesting dungeons in gothic atmosphere. Am actually have some slight plans to full replay D2 by new character as there is no better H&S there. By comparison to other I may tell that Diablo 2 is actually best game so my initial boring to it raise from 4/10 to 8/10 Its just not better H&S RPG than old good Diablo LOL Expand
  5. Jul 18, 2015
    10
    I bought this game the day it came out. I still play it all the time. My only wish is that the D2 devs and blizzard north could've had their Diablo 3.
  6. Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on PC.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD.
  7. Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Classic game so it may be a bit difficult for new gamers to enjoy, considering the dated graphics and comparatively slow gameplay to modern hack and slashers such as borderlands and Diablo III. That said, none do the genre justice compared to this gem. You have five classes, thirty skills per class, 100 levels to grind up, three difficulties, plus hardcore mode and a ranked Ladder mode,Classic game so it may be a bit difficult for new gamers to enjoy, considering the dated graphics and comparatively slow gameplay to modern hack and slashers such as borderlands and Diablo III. That said, none do the genre justice compared to this gem. You have five classes, thirty skills per class, 100 levels to grind up, three difficulties, plus hardcore mode and a ranked Ladder mode, the replayability is endless. While you do end up specializing in only 5 skills but then end game, each class has several builds to play with. Expand
  8. Jan 19, 2018
    10
    Во время выхода Diablo 2 я ненавидел свой компьютер за то что в нем было 16мб оперативной памяти, а Diablo требовала 32мб, и дальше меню выбора персонажей меня не пускало. Трагедия вселенского масштаба, и повод для апгрейда. С того времени, думаю раз 10 я точно ее прошел. Игра настоящий феномен, и сама по себе бессмертна. Стиль, музыка, лут и прокачка не устареют и десяток лет спустя.Во время выхода Diablo 2 я ненавидел свой компьютер за то что в нем было 16мб оперативной памяти, а Diablo требовала 32мб, и дальше меню выбора персонажей меня не пускало. Трагедия вселенского масштаба, и повод для апгрейда. С того времени, думаю раз 10 я точно ее прошел. Игра настоящий феномен, и сама по себе бессмертна. Стиль, музыка, лут и прокачка не устареют и десяток лет спустя.
  9. Nov 4, 2014
    8
    The graphics were great for the time the game was released and are still okay considering the game is 14 years old. The co op gets quite boring and you only go through it to unlock higher difficulties and to level up, other than that I don't think anybody actually plays co op. Once you hit the mid 90's most people PvP and that's really the only thing left to do for the game at that point,The graphics were great for the time the game was released and are still okay considering the game is 14 years old. The co op gets quite boring and you only go through it to unlock higher difficulties and to level up, other than that I don't think anybody actually plays co op. Once you hit the mid 90's most people PvP and that's really the only thing left to do for the game at that point, because everything else is too easy. Of course I would walk people through the game occasionally and level them up and what not, but PvP is where it's at.

    Now for the bad, every 6 months or so, or at least it was like that last time I played the game, they reset the ladder, so basically all your ladder stuff goes to non-ladder. You can play in non-ladder but it's filled with cheaters, so it's rather pointless to do. Then the bots that sit there and spam 24/7 has failed to be addressed for as long as I can remember, but of course why would Blizzard care about an older game anymore? I mean if you can get a copy really cheap then it's worth it, but otherwise I wouldn't invest too much into it. If they'd stop resetting the ladder then I would of rated the game higher.
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  10. Jun 24, 2016
    8
    I wish they'd never come out with diablo 3 and just did some updates to improve graphics. Diablo 2 was Much better than 3 and I miss playing it. I had at one time every set in the game I had tons of great stuff and even used d2jsp to trade.

    Game let you either focus on items or specific themes to champs. My favorite character I ever made was a kickassin. I had a few accounts with
    I wish they'd never come out with diablo 3 and just did some updates to improve graphics. Diablo 2 was Much better than 3 and I miss playing it. I had at one time every set in the game I had tons of great stuff and even used d2jsp to trade.

    Game let you either focus on items or specific themes to champs. My favorite character I ever made was a kickassin. I had a few accounts with many different high level characters because it was fun to have and build different ones. The game wasn't about grinding a single character but allowed you to play for fun instead of just to grind.
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  11. Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Даже не могу пересчитать, сколько раз проходил эту годноту. Игра, которую люблю всем сердцем и которая внесла весомый вклад в игровую индустрию.
  12. Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Nada que decir, un juego de 10 magnifico no como su continuacion diablo 3 una basura total.

    El sistema de loot es magnifico, deseas encontrar legendarios por todos lados para hacerte casi inmortal
  13. Jul 30, 2017
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  14. Sep 5, 2018
    9
    Still one of the best RPGs of all time. Just love it. I find myself playing it again from time to time
  15. Dec 20, 2018
    10
    I've played this game many years ago. But it's still looking interesting for me. One of the best games of my childhood.
  16. Sep 29, 2018
    9
    Diablo II is a really great Action-RPG, I actually played Diablo III before this one and I still enjoy this one! I haven't played all of the classes (I haven't even finished the entire game) but from what I have experienced, it's amazing. The Assassin uses powerful finishing moves; The barbarian can specialise on weapons; The druid uses nature on their side and can even turn into aDiablo II is a really great Action-RPG, I actually played Diablo III before this one and I still enjoy this one! I haven't played all of the classes (I haven't even finished the entire game) but from what I have experienced, it's amazing. The Assassin uses powerful finishing moves; The barbarian can specialise on weapons; The druid uses nature on their side and can even turn into a werewolf!
    Despite all of these pros that makes this a good game, I can't say this game doesn't have its faults. If you're playing Diablo II on a newer OS ( I am), you're going to witness one of the worst frame rates you ever experienced. And if you're playing with a hardcore hero (Permadeath character) you might die from the terrible frame rate. In Act I of the game,I encountered a bug. The rogues that can be hired as allies may suddenly stop following you.
    Overall, the pros which I have stated heavily outweigh the cons.

    Final score: 9/10
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  17. Mar 19, 2019
    10
    This is much bigger and longer than Diablo and now it is in act's. It's huge. The story is amazing and dark. Awesome cinematics in between the act's. More heroes to choose from. The soundtracks here are great as well and the nostalgic Tristram Village sound is still there.
  18. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Probably one of the games I've returned to the most, and put the most hours in.
    I've build every character to max level, farmed out the gear. Quit playing. Returned a few years later and redid it all over again. I've done this probably about 4-5 times now, because that's how good the game is.
    And after playing Diablo III, I'm due for another replay of Diablo II, for sure.
  19. Dec 17, 2021
    9
    Played on Xbox Series X - I played through Diablo III multiple times with my friend and decided to play through Diablo II: Resurrected. Have to say, I see why everyone loves this game so much. It really is the perfect balance of loot grinding, gameplay, aesthetics, and all that sweet RPG goodness. Perfect time to get into the game if you have not played it before, try out Diablo III too.
  20. Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Лучшая РПГ, игра повторила успех первой части и актуальной остается и по сей день, геймплей невероятен, пусть графика покажется устаревшей, но спустя час игры не обращаешь на неё внимание. Годно! 10/10
  21. Mar 30, 2020
    9
    A classic RPG. This is the quintessential Diablo experience where the world is falling apart and only a tiny sliver of hope remains. Gameplay is somewhat repetitive but the loot more than makes up for it.
  22. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Is an amazing game that until now April 2020 i still play on single player and battle net.
    Have a lots of enjoyable thing such as gear u can find, and the design was pretty cool for its time. Just is good and better than all thing Blizzard has been making this last 10 years zz
  23. May 1, 2020
    9
    In case you forgot. In 2020 it is still one of the best RPGs that has come out. Nothing more to say. Essential.
  24. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    this game has become the very standard of quarter-view action game and still the best of these in 2020. its rival is Path of Exile, Diablo 3, and god damn ai bots.
  25. Mar 31, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best sequels in videogame as it surpasses its predecessor in all categories. I often compare it to Terminator 2 in movies and it is not surprising that this game has still a great and loyal fanbase. There are frequent demands and rumors about a remake / remaster (A remaster is announced at the time of writing). It is much bigger, has more playable characters with uniqueThis is one of the best sequels in videogame as it surpasses its predecessor in all categories. I often compare it to Terminator 2 in movies and it is not surprising that this game has still a great and loyal fanbase. There are frequent demands and rumors about a remake / remaster (A remaster is announced at the time of writing). It is much bigger, has more playable characters with unique abilities, better graphics and is one of the best loot porn hack and slash RPGs of its time. The story starts after the events of Diablo 1 were the hero of the first game had successfully defeated the menace. However it is not that easy to destroy such a powerful evil entity. After some strange events a new hero is on a journey to uncover the truth and experience an even greater adventure. You can chose 1 of 5 available characters which are: Barbarian (melee combat specialist), Sorceress (spell caster), Amazon (ranged combat), Paladin (melee with benefits) and Necromancer (summoner). These are just oversimplified descriptions. Each class has unique abilities and I played all of them at least to the final act. Each has their benefits and the playstyle differs. I will point out that a lot of thinking and care was made to make all character classes different but rewarding. If I had to chose my favorites I would go with Necromancer (and my summoned army:-) and Amazon (Death from afar;-). You gain experience points and at a level up you get 5 ability point to spend on strength, dexterity, vitality and energy and a skill point to learn a new or improve an already learned character skill. There are multiple builds and the character development depends on class (Example: Would not change the sorceress to melee). You can hire a soldier to help you in each act. The loot system is the bread and butter of the game. You are constantly on the hunt for better equipment to improve your character even further (in addition to leveling up). The game gives a good challenge and if you beat the game you unlock even harder challenges. There are also quest lines that develop the story and get you some good rewards. The story itself is good and satisfying. They did more than was necessary and it deserves credit. I like the twist and realization what really happened after Diablo 1 (Took me a while and I am baffled that I did not connect the dots sooner). The presentation was another strength at its time. The game looked and sounded amazing. The developers put a lot of care and hard work into the game. All these things together made it an incredible experience and it is no wonder that it is considered one of the most influential games of its time. The loot porn formula still works today in the Diablo games and other franchises like for example Borderlands. The constant challenge to get better equipment / a stronger character and developing the different classes kept me going for hour after hour. Overall this is close to being the perfect sequel and is still worth playing today. It is a classic game of its time a rightfully deserved its place in gaming history. Remark: The add on Lord of Destruction makes this game even better with 2 new classes (Druid and Assassin) a new arc and many smaller improvements. It is sold as bundle and should be rally cheap. Expand
  26. Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Best RPG ever. The Father of all modern RPGs. If ppl here give 8,8/10 game a 0, well it tells more about them than a game itself right ;)
  27. Jun 13, 2023
    8
    Not perfect, but an excellent game. In case you are tired of the base game definitely check out the mod called Median XL, which adds so much AAA quality stuff it is just crazy.
  28. Dec 9, 2021
    10
    What to say about this game? The king! The main reason I started to play video games back in the day. My all time favorite...
  29. May 29, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece and a classic made in a time when making games was art. Still played to this day 20 years later.
    Waiting for the remaster now.
  30. Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Awesome and addictive. Maybe a bit lacking in content if you don't like the grind, but it works perfect as it is.
  31. Sep 23, 2021
    10
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  32. Jan 27, 2021
    10
    A very fun arpg with one of the best OST among all other games. Loving the sound designs too.
  33. May 31, 2023
    10
    Hands down the best game ever made. The father of all ARPGs. Infinite replayability. It's a game that will be talked and played for centuries.
  34. Jul 19, 2023
    10
    디아블로2는 지금 게임들과 비교하면 평가가 낮겠지만 그 시대로 돌아가 평가한다면 혁신적이고 장르선도적인 놀라운 게임이다.
    수년간 수백시간 즐겁게 플레이 할 수 있었던 액션알피지.
  35. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Wonderfull graphics. Gratz VV. Please, bring more quality of life. More staches pages, more options for respec ...
  36. Jun 14, 2020
    9
    I don't think its possible to be bored of this game. While it might not be as dark and heavy in tone as the first one, it more than makes up for it with all the improvements it makes in gameplay. There is just something about it that really makes you wanna slash demons and loot stuff for hours.
  37. Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Everything the first Diablo game made perfect, Diablo II improved it! I spent hundreds of hours playing this game, fighting through dungeons and leveling up. I only stopped, not because it became boring, but Diablo III came out. For me Diablo II is still the best entry in the franchise. The game is sheer fun, even 20 years after its release!
  38. Aug 20, 2020
    9
    Plenty of enemies, weapons sets, but pretty take time to achieve full set. Graphic are just fine at year 2000 nothing special. Story is amazing, heart breaking with movie scenes on another level. Map is well managed and you can even have it still on while you are playing. Bosses are unique, but pretty bad to killing them again and again. They should be death at once. But, its good to XP inPlenty of enemies, weapons sets, but pretty take time to achieve full set. Graphic are just fine at year 2000 nothing special. Story is amazing, heart breaking with movie scenes on another level. Map is well managed and you can even have it still on while you are playing. Bosses are unique, but pretty bad to killing them again and again. They should be death at once. But, its good to XP in other way.... Main bosses doesnt show up again at least. There are many of the enemies, you can just pick. Many of the locations too, with specific lore about them. Spell system is acceptable, develolpers was creative, if you want to shoot in town, just you cant. ,Not in town, or ,not here, thats what hero will tell you. The have in the mind lots of things.... There are side quest too like every RPG. And many classes like paladin, deadly assasin.....
    And, there is one big plus, your own bank. You can just keep somenof your money in the bank, but its limited. Like stash for your armor and equipment.
    Good soundtrack, make it even deeper do enjoy ans play. For me, best is Rogue camp music. Exactly, the wilderness. Really peace of art there. RPG, action game is just good all the time. I can give full score. 10/10 well done Blizzard
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  39. Mar 25, 2021
    8
    В этой части Diablo стало раза в 2 больше оружия и доспехов, также появились порталы для которых не надо тратить свитки, из игры убрали ручное сохранение в начале игры это раздражало но потом привыкаешь. Много разных монстров хоть и в 1 части их было много но здесь их точно во много раз больше. Стало больше боссов и они стали сложнее, появились NPC напарники которые тебе помогают в бою имВ этой части Diablo стало раза в 2 больше оружия и доспехов, также появились порталы для которых не надо тратить свитки, из игры убрали ручное сохранение в начале игры это раздражало но потом привыкаешь. Много разных монстров хоть и в 1 части их было много но здесь их точно во много раз больше. Стало больше боссов и они стали сложнее, появились NPC напарники которые тебе помогают в бою им надо покупать броню и шлем, иногда они тупо бегут в стену. Сюжет стал лучше чем в первой части. Появились деревья прокачки (3) добавили несколько новых персонажей. Expand
  40. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    I never played the first game, but Diablo II is maybe the most played game of my childhood. Eh how many times I got in trouble because I skipped first hour of school to play just a little more.
  41. Aug 15, 2023
    8
    I'm probably the only person I know who prefer Diablo 1, but D2 is pretty good still. The sheer fact that Diablo 2 Resurrected is one of the best ARPGs one can play today is a great showcase to how solid Diablo 2 mechanics were.
  42. Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Being a console player I never played this. Not only do I get to play this game that I hear/heard so much about, but I love when games include a way to switch the graphics. To hit a button and see how the original looked compared to what they did now. All in all. I might actually buy this for multiple consoles. Perfect? I don’t rate a game a 10 because nothing could ever be better. It’sBeing a console player I never played this. Not only do I get to play this game that I hear/heard so much about, but I love when games include a way to switch the graphics. To hit a button and see how the original looked compared to what they did now. All in all. I might actually buy this for multiple consoles. Perfect? I don’t rate a game a 10 because nothing could ever be better. It’s just a fun game that allows a whole lot of replay value. Expand
  43. May 11, 2021
    10
    Diablo's 88 metascore is a bit weird because as far as i can remember this game is flawless and definitely better than the original Diablo. Maybe that's just my opinion.
  44. Oct 13, 2021
    10
    If only they would remaster this, but keep the game as it was. I mean, back in the day I played the **** out of D2, but with today's displays, it's not really playable anymore.

    20 years ago, solid 10. Now? I guess 11, compared to the recent remaster? (even the old servers are more stable then the remaster servers, nuff said?)
  45. Jan 13, 2022
    8
    very addictive
    very nice game if I need to compare among all other games by the way.
  46. Feb 27, 2021
    9
    After all these years still one of the best lan games. Great graphics, sound and gameplay.
  47. Aug 3, 2021
    9
    Its a classic. There isn't a game I've jumped though more hoops to just play than this one.
  48. Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Во первых, русскоязычные - не воспринимайте слишком близко к сердцу новости о диабле 2 от СМИ, они игру рефорджем выставляют.
    Если кого то заботил вопрос "насколько разрабы пытались перенести старую игру на новые колеса", то ответ "Оч яростно", потому что все баги что летают даже в СМИ - это баги оригинальной игры, включая оч кривую систему меткости
    А так - отлично перерисованная
    Во первых, русскоязычные - не воспринимайте слишком близко к сердцу новости о диабле 2 от СМИ, они игру рефорджем выставляют.
    Если кого то заботил вопрос "насколько разрабы пытались перенести старую игру на новые колеса", то ответ "Оч яростно", потому что все баги что летают даже в СМИ - это баги оригинальной игры, включая оч кривую систему меткости
    А так - отлично перерисованная графика, игра если что работает по умолчанию по всем анимациям в 40 кадров в секунду, и в теории можно вытаскивать больше - но от этого только плавнее экран перемещаться за персонажем, анимации останутся прежними

    Вылетов - вообще не встретил за по крайней мере первый акт игры, а проходил я его в онлайне с братом после работы. А это заняло около 2 часов геймплея. Заметен был только пинг, что у же точно связано с наплывом на сервера близзард

    Офлайн режим - так же оказался на месте, тольк осписок персонажей из за этого разделился на 2 - ну и пофиг, лишь бы был (что конечно значит, что игру явно спиратят в отличии от третьей части). А так же появились новые удобства, которые не мешают игроку или человеку, который просто решил понастольгировать. И снова же насчет багов - возможно, а разработчики говорили о доработках, после релиза все таки в игре будут что то дорабатывать и добавлять и возможно старые баги так же пропадут.

    Если вы озабочены скандалами вокруг близзард, и из за этого будете сомневаться в покупке Диабло 2, то чтож, будьте рассудительнее, ведь диабло это явно не та франшиза, которая прямо сейчас вытягивает финансово всю компанию или которая дает невероятные просмотры на твиче. А внутренние разборки и без студии сделавшей диабло (а это вообще студия что не была участниками всех замесов) идут своим ходом и со своими увольнениями.

    Так что лично я ставлю ремастеру 9 (но указано будет 10, на случай, если хейтеры набегут

    +Графооооооооон
    +Удобства (сбор золота, вкладки сундука, настройки карты и тд без модов)
    +Современные сервера и оживление коммьюнити
    +Оптимизация (она есть)
    + Вам дают поиграть буквально в дум 2016 от жанра РПГ. Ни рвения пятой точки от ограничительных механик поведения персонажа и хитбоксов, ни тонн текста - просто меси демонов и нежить, да секиру бери получше.
    + Геймплейно перенесено ВСЕ, и я не знаю зачем людям рейтинговые таблицы без наград . _ .

    Минусы
    - Зачастую из за цветовой гаммы сложно отличить одного моба от другого, а хитбоксы мешают наводке
    - На свиче стоит 4к - по моему ВОТ ЭТО беспредел (но тут про пк версию)
    - Игра вряд ли сможет вас затянуть на больше, чем часов 40, только если вас затянет коммьюнити а это достаточно вяло будет с учетом того, что игру как то ребалансить вроде не планировалось или выпускать координально новый контент (вспомниаем WOW Classic)
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  49. Sep 26, 2021
    9
    The nostalgic feeling I get form thinking about this RTS trend setter for so many games. Made me start getting into the genre I will never leave. Just epic.
  50. Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Diablo 2 was the best ARPG ever made....Resurrected is even better. 100/100 masterpiece. 4k Ultra 60fps with controller support....plays perfect and looks incredible. The detail is just so well done. Worth every cent..I will be playing it for years.
  51. Oct 26, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing 2020 game, I play it in single player and online.
    It has a lot of nice things like the gear you can find, and the design was pretty cool for its time. It's just good and better than all of the last 10 years
  52. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    An improved version of Diablo with tons of content a game that can be played forever
  53. Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Masterpice! this game is one of the best game i've ever played! Story is God. Combat is intresting. Gameplay is very very good. I can not discribe! After 22 year this game still wonderfull. play it to find out what am i say! Every thing are nice. you can enjoy it. Thank you of my friend. He told me about this game.
  54. May 16, 2022
    9
    Who can name all items when you see them? That is the definition of love, you knew it.
  55. Jun 13, 2022
    10
    One of my most favorite games. The game is fun, builds are fun to play around with. There are many of different characters to choose from.
  56. Jun 16, 2022
    10
    What's there to say!? It's THE ledgenday Diablo 2, from the time when Blizzard was the best game studio in the world.
  57. Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Важко помилитись, сказавши що 2-й Діабло - найкраща гра серії. Практично все було ідеально та збалансовано до деталей.
  58. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Diablo 2 es una obra maestra, gráficamente para ser del 2000 es increíble. La historia es muy buena, la banda sonora es de las mejores y es muy entretenido y muy disfrutable.
  59. Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing sequel and one of the best RPG’s I have played.

    Diablo II is the definition of the RPG genre and the grandfather of all the hack and slash games that followed. It got a solid story, excellent mechanics, great sound and music, good visuals and challenging enemies and bosses.

    When comparing Diablo II to its predecessor, it is a huge upgrade. The mechanics have improved, the visuals are much nicer, the spells and skills are way better and there are many more classes and characters to play.

    Diablo walks the earth again after a unnamed hero from the previous game slew him and tried to contain his dark essence in his body. It ultimately consumed and corrupted him and gave Diablo free passage to use him as a puppet and spread his evil, including his demon horde and freeing his brothers Mephisto and Baal.

    Evil takes over the lands in an alarming pace and a lot of people are either dead or fleeing to small settlements. You start in a camp owned by the Rogue Sisters, an order of fighting women that lost almost all of their members. From here, you start your journey and fight against the Prime Evils.

    In terms of graphics, Diablo II looks stunning. It is still 2D, but the art style and the different dimensions and depth the engine uses, make it feel like a fully 3D game. Animations, blood and environments look beautiful and the dark and grim atmosphere the graphics create is just perfect, especially for the open field areas.

    Diablo II is split up into acts, each with their own questline, pieces of the story and environments. This is, by far, one of the best aspects of the game, the variety of play. One act you are in forests and plains, then you travel through the desert, then the jungle and lastly, Hell itself. It is just refreshing and stunning to enter a complete new environment every act.

    The sound design in this game is one of the best I experienced so far. The blows of your weapon, the hit sounds on enemies, the grunts of Fallen that you kill, the perfect and lifeless sounds the zombies make, it is all perfect. To top it off, the music is excellent. There has yet to be an RPG that can match the atmospheric vibe that Diablo II created with its excellent soundtrack.

    The mechanics are great. You got durability on your gear, different quality ratings that your weapons and armor can possess, and, best of all, the crafting system via the Horadric Cube to create more powerful gems, potions and other items. The combat feels more responsive and predictable instead of the one hit deaths that you could encounter in the first game.

    The only thing that I needed to get used to, was the fact that you could not save the game without exiting and that the enemies did not stay dead. All the RPG’s that I played, including the first Diablo did save your progress and kills until that point, but as a kid, I was surprised when I saw that all the enemies were back when I started it up again. Nowadays, this is nothing special, but back then, it was a new concept in which you could harvest XP almost infinitely from enemies.

    Your inventory has been improved too. There are now many more slots to fill like a belt, gloves and shoes. You can also place gems in socketed items, providing a nice boost on your stats.

    The game and its expansion, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction are still played today and the leader-boards remain more active than ever. It is a true testimony for its legacy and rightfully so.

    I can only praise Diablo II and would recommend it to everyone.
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  60. Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Not only for year 2000, maybe one of the best games of 21st century. A definitive example of how a hack & slash ARPG shall be. All I can say is this game gave me first carpal tunnel syndrome when I was 14 in summer of 2000.
  61. Jan 16, 2023
    10
    I started diablo games with this game. I love this game...I think its best diablo game...
  62. Apr 2, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  63. Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  64. Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Диабла стала ещё лучше и динамичнее, а сколько новых веток развития по сравнению с первой частью!
    Даже сегодня отлично играется!
  65. May 29, 2023
    8
    During my time in the army, I had a hard time holding back my desire to play Diablo 2
  66. Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Epic! Nothing more is needed to say. There was nothing like this game before, and unfortunetlly, there probably will never be game like that in the future.
  67. Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game with a lot of replayability, great itemization and trading is vital to the game
  68. Jul 27, 2023
    9
    best H&S, not perfect, but dam this game is still awsome in 2023.

    need more words but
  69. Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Yes this game is a top 10 ever for me it's a must play for everyone.Ohh my god the childhood memories I had with this game
  70. Jul 27, 2023
    10
    if only we knew what we had at the time. nothing but downhill from here.....
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. 86
    Held back from being an EXCELLENT game by the fact that it features no really interesting characters or roleplaying, it only has a few simple quests, its story is paper thin, it has a few technical issues, Battle.net is unreliable, and the gameplay is ultimately shallow and repetitive.
  2. PC Gamer
    94
    Don't steal, but lie and cheat if necessary. As a gamer, it's your duty to own Diablo II. [Aug 2000, p.75]
  3. Spank!
    88
    If you're going to buy one role playing game this year then this has to be it.