Diablo II

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1777 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 80 out of 1777
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  1. proprosmert01
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    An improved version of Diablo with tons of content a game that can be played forever
  2. pxn7bat
    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.
  3. Joshua88wa
    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.
  4. Pendali
    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.
  5. SalvadorMas7
    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.
  6. LT_Gruber
    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.    … Expand
  7. xcale
    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.
  8. Crazygame
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    I started diablo games with this game. I love this game...I think its best diablo game...
  9. ChiIIaoi
    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.
  10. Liquid_Cold
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Диабла стала ещё лучше и динамичнее, а сколько новых веток развития по сравнению с первой частью!
    Даже сегодня отлично играется!
  11. FiDud
    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.
  12. Dredric
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game with a lot of replayability, great itemization and trading is vital to the game
  13. Bigwillyhaver69
    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
  14. albindeep
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    if only we knew what we had at the time. nothing but downhill from here.....
  15. BradJ.
    Sep 6, 2001
    9
    Excellent graphics and detail, story line is old though.
  16. AustinG.
    Sep 10, 2004
    9
    Excellent game; Horrible game. This game will take over your life. You will skip meals and dodge your loved ones just to find that next big item. If you play it, use any hack you can in the hopes that Battle.net will ban your cd key, it's your only hope to get out.
  17. ZachF.
    Apr 17, 2006
    9
    Very addictive. Very fun. Well worth the 20 dollars i payed for it.
  18. MikeC.
    Jan 26, 2007
    9
    It's been a while since I've played it, but I remember it like yesterday. Sure there isn't hardly any replay value, and can cause carpal tunnel faster than any game, but it's one hell of a time, and it often challenging. The best part of the game is leveling up to defeat the insane bosses.
  19. whitespider999
    Feb 28, 2012
    9
    Diablo 2 is the definitive loot-action-rpg. It has the perfect balance of drops, sizeable maps, and rich atmosphere. In the end - however, the thing that separates diablo 2 from countless other similar games is that diablo 2 takes itself seriously. It tells a story, it has a darkness and a sense of place. A dungeon feels like a road to some destination rather than just a 'level'. Which isDiablo 2 is the definitive loot-action-rpg. It has the perfect balance of drops, sizeable maps, and rich atmosphere. In the end - however, the thing that separates diablo 2 from countless other similar games is that diablo 2 takes itself seriously. It tells a story, it has a darkness and a sense of place. A dungeon feels like a road to some destination rather than just a 'level'. Which is surprising considering most of the levels are randomly generated.… Expand
  20. Kdall
    Jun 30, 2011
    9
    Definitely the game that got me into Action RPG's and RPG's in general. Plays as your typical hack and slash RPG, but with a wide variety of classes and different talent trees per class to specialize into. I'll be frank, this game is meant to be played online, many classes have party supporting buffs, monsters are harder but give more exp in higher player games, and last but not least,Definitely the game that got me into Action RPG's and RPG's in general. Plays as your typical hack and slash RPG, but with a wide variety of classes and different talent trees per class to specialize into. I'll be frank, this game is meant to be played online, many classes have party supporting buffs, monsters are harder but give more exp in higher player games, and last but not least, you can get into the wonderous world of Diablo trading :), which might of been this games most addictive aspect, there are a LOT of rare items/runewords in the game and you are going to want to deck yourself out if you want to survive Hell. My only gripes with D2 are probably the most universal ones. No real end game content, very little support from blizzard to stem against bots/cheaters.… Expand
  21. Tarkin
    Dec 16, 2011
    9
    I don't know why, but it's damn fun. There is no reason for this game to be actually good, it's way too much simple, graphics and atmosphere is awful, it's VERY repetitive etc. But I enjoyed it a lot.
  22. GolovA
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    I got a copy right when Diablo II came out. And i played it for 10 years after its release! Not 10 years streaght, of course - but it was like my every-third-game. I played the bejinkees out of it! Played alone, played with my friend, played it in my sleep. Oh, the fun we had. This is an exaplery application of game design. A superb example.
    Even though my copy is taking a break - i    I got a copy right when Diablo II came out. And i played it for 10 years after its release! Not 10 years streaght, of course - but it was like my every-third-game. I played the bejinkees out of it! Played alone, played with my friend, played it in my sleep. Oh, the fun we had. This is an exaplery application of game design. A superb example.
    Even though my copy is taking a break - i wouldn't hesitate for a moment to whip it out, install, and kick some monstrosities around. And it's 2016 almost!
    Sadly, my disappointment in Blizzard's latest developmental trends destroys all such desires.    … Expand
  23. Tib3rian
    Dec 1, 2013
    9
    In it`s time simply great. Cause this was a growing genre and this game define how to do it for whole decade. Ehm..no, LoD do that. This was just a great taste of progress with learning awesome skills and looting, story, atmosphere and best multiplayer experience. A living legend!
  24. doodles613
    May 13, 2012
    9
    I have been playing Diablo 2 since it was released. It is an old game, and it is so awesome it is still worth playing. I cant believe that people would buy it today, knowing it came out over 10 years ago, and complain about the graphics. There are some points of the game I did not like, as i do not really feel like all the classes were balanced, and some abilities were worthless. ThereI have been playing Diablo 2 since it was released. It is an old game, and it is so awesome it is still worth playing. I cant believe that people would buy it today, knowing it came out over 10 years ago, and complain about the graphics. There are some points of the game I did not like, as i do not really feel like all the classes were balanced, and some abilities were worthless. There was also a lot of skills, which made it really hard to build the character you wanted, but every character had a build that 'worked' Overall I am giving it a 9 out of 10 becuase of some minor kinks that were never really worked out. I can't wait till Diablo 3!… Expand
  25. Krown90
    Apr 13, 2012
    9
    Not knowing this game is like not knowing the game of chess. People who have had the courage to give it a negative review, not even deserve to live in this world, because they kill things healthy and fair.
  26. bestbloodyday
    May 27, 2012
    9
    The best action-RPG ever. Graphics are pretty bad even by the 2000 standards but the game play was amazing. You needed probably hundred of hours to complete all difficulty levels and reach a high character level. There were lots of items that made the game so amazing. Getting the best item was just so addictive. Absolutely recommendable game. Today, you can get it with the Lord ofThe best action-RPG ever. Graphics are pretty bad even by the 2000 standards but the game play was amazing. You needed probably hundred of hours to complete all difficulty levels and reach a high character level. There were lots of items that made the game so amazing. Getting the best item was just so addictive. Absolutely recommendable game. Today, you can get it with the Lord of Destruction expansion set just for 20â… Expand
  27. Bobbo
    Jun 3, 2012
    9
    I'm writing this review from the perspective of someone living in 2000, used to 2000 graphics, and 2000 animation: Diablo II is much better than Diablo III.
  28. St33rpike
    Jul 18, 2012
    9
    This game took the premise of a dungeon-crawling game and simply made it better. The combat and graphics were excellent (for 2000), and the three difficulty levels made it so you could keep developing the same character for a ridiculously long time while still being challenged. The story is goofy, but who needs a complex story when you could be fighting big glowing demons, and slaughteringThis game took the premise of a dungeon-crawling game and simply made it better. The combat and graphics were excellent (for 2000), and the three difficulty levels made it so you could keep developing the same character for a ridiculously long time while still being challenged. The story is goofy, but who needs a complex story when you could be fighting big glowing demons, and slaughtering hordes of little goblin guys?… Expand
  29. chronoT
    Sep 2, 2012
    9
    Diablo 2 has to be one of the most addicting games ever made. How Addicting? So addicting that people were willing to spend real $ for items. Although that aspect killed some of the fun, Diablo 2 remains to this day a classic example of an extremely well put together hack and slash action RPG that stemmed a lot of ideas for newer games. For some reason, playing this game felt so fluid andDiablo 2 has to be one of the most addicting games ever made. How Addicting? So addicting that people were willing to spend real $ for items. Although that aspect killed some of the fun, Diablo 2 remains to this day a classic example of an extremely well put together hack and slash action RPG that stemmed a lot of ideas for newer games. For some reason, playing this game felt so fluid and fun, even though it was a click fest. Another amazing aspect was the continued support from Blizzard in patches, which gave the game more content each time. This game will always be a classic that creators look at for example. Like I said the only downfall was that some players became ebayer players and it was almost like pay 2 to be good.… Expand
  30. Necro321
    Oct 1, 2012
    9
    This old game was the best APG i have ever played. The best game i had and even a game that i'm actually keep playing. it's been 11 years since this game came out and it's going to be for me the best PC game i ever had. The only think it lacked it was space for the many items, gems and runes i had to save, you had to make several mules characters to save those items for you. OnlineThis old game was the best APG i have ever played. The best game i had and even a game that i'm actually keep playing. it's been 11 years since this game came out and it's going to be for me the best PC game i ever had. The only think it lacked it was space for the many items, gems and runes i had to save, you had to make several mules characters to save those items for you. Online playing was the pinnacle of this game experience, making it the best game to play with other players online.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best PC Game of 2000
4
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
5
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. GameSpy
    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.
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  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.
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