Diablo II

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1777 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,562 out of 1777
  2. Mixed: 135 out of 1777
  3. Negative: 80 out of 1777
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  1. Kon
    Mar 3, 2007
    10
    I would say Battle.Net is the probably the attraction for this piece of art. Back then when blizzard still paid attention it was excellent, I started from the ver. 0.8 days right through the 1.0 patch and I have to say through and through that it will be a long time before anyone can create another game that will rival this in any field except graphics. Now the support is on WoW, which is I would say Battle.Net is the probably the attraction for this piece of art. Back then when blizzard still paid attention it was excellent, I started from the ver. 0.8 days right through the 1.0 patch and I have to say through and through that it will be a long time before anyone can create another game that will rival this in any field except graphics. Now the support is on WoW, which is real shit, because in D2, i get to play online for free, I work hard and I can become super powerful and own everone's asses in PVP, but that's fine because I sweat my ass off more than anyone else, with WoW (which I also played), I pay for the multiplayer, and yet have to bear with all the shitty servers and in-game restrictions and rules, I work hard, run instances like a dumb mother and all i get is to be on the same level of power with everyone else. D2 is probably the best action RPG ever. Bless the Developers who are at Flagship Studios now.… Expand
  2. JohnD.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    Diablo II is like WoW, except good! and FUN! it's the kind of game that you love to hate and slowly become addicted too!
  3. ElectricWinter
    Aug 24, 2001
    10
    Totally the best game ever. Bloody awesome!
  4. MeW.
    Sep 9, 2003
    10
    At first, the game was kinda slow, but i had know idea what was in it so i didnt become bored, I didnt play 24/7 thats just odd :/. Once i went online, i had friends help me get a good start, and after 3 years of it, i own the game. People ask how i find things, i say meph runs, but now i have a program that does it for me and i can go sleep or eat. This game is the best game ever, but if At first, the game was kinda slow, but i had know idea what was in it so i didnt become bored, I didnt play 24/7 thats just odd :/. Once i went online, i had friends help me get a good start, and after 3 years of it, i own the game. People ask how i find things, i say meph runs, but now i have a program that does it for me and i can go sleep or eat. This game is the best game ever, but if third one is made ill be pissed, I dont feel like starting over.… Expand
  5. StephenS.
    Jun 7, 2004
    10
    The Diablo series was one of the first real games to be released. It is a long term, exciting game series. Although the original was very fun for its time, it was out dated. The second Diablo was just perfect. But there were some hackers. Thats annoying. I still give it a 10 out of 10.
  6. AnonymousMC
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    Diablo 2 is an awesome game for its time. Most people dont like it cause it takes some time and effort to actually become a decent player and have a decent character (or characters). People that rate this please remember that this game was released many years ago and might not have the best graphics if that is your excuse for giving it a bad rating.
  7. MaximusBoris
    Aug 30, 2009
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time im giving this 10 not because it earns it but because giving it somthing else would be like spitting on this great franchise.
  8. StephenF
    Jan 24, 2010
    10
    Sheer masterpiece of hack and slashery. After going back to it to give it a play through I've found it's still just as great as I remember it. It's pathetic that people rate the game on the graphics, not because the game is so old but because the graphics was never it's real appeal.
  9. C.B.
    May 16, 2003
    10
    This is an awesome highly addictive game. Many say they do not like it because when you first start it is kind of discouraging to see all these other awesome players while you are stuggling to kill what they kill 10 of in one shot. Best game for any system in my opinion.
  10. MarkT.
    Jan 26, 2004
    10
    Fun.
  11. DavidA.
    May 16, 2004
    10
    If I could give this game a 12 out of ten i would. It is so utterly immersive, and is relatively simple to play. While being easy on the surface, being in a battle never fails to get my heart pumping and i continuously search for better rares and uniques. I am not a gamer, in fact this is the only game i ever play, but the internet version is fantastic - even seven years after the If I could give this game a 12 out of ten i would. It is so utterly immersive, and is relatively simple to play. While being easy on the surface, being in a battle never fails to get my heart pumping and i continuously search for better rares and uniques. I am not a gamer, in fact this is the only game i ever play, but the internet version is fantastic - even seven years after the release, there are always thousands of friendly people online to make up for the small amount of idiots. The community feeling is amazing. Back to the single player game, andwhile on the surface it is a game with poor graphics where you just click things, it has a huge amount of hidden depth, and the character creation and developement system is immersive and has endless possibilities while making sure not to be too complicated. The sound is fantastic, and the variance from one place to another, even within the acts, make this game infinately replayable. A superb game, which is added to well by the expansion pack.… Expand
  12. NisolinD.
    Mar 9, 2005
    10
    This is an awsome game!
  13. ScottW.
    Oct 2, 2006
    10
    Very addicting. Spent hours playing this game far into the night and then the next morning. Graphics could be a bit better but don't subtract from the play all that much.
  14. MikeF.
    Jul 18, 2001
    10
    I think this game has everything you need for a fun time. I have been playing for days and days. I even missed many Pokemon shows just because i have been playing this game 24:7. I am only 13 and I just can't leave the computer. My dad is getting mad at me. Hehehe. I think any kid under 13 should not play this game but if your over 13 then go and get this and be like me.
  15. TravisK.
    Apr 25, 2004
    10
    This game takes up your time. But its well worth it so if i were you id get it and warn your family that the next 100 weekends are full.
  16. ZachO
    May 11, 2004
    10
    How can anyone not like this game? some people say o it takes no skill...NO FRICKEN DUH how r they gona do ne different on the computer without making it the stupidest game alive. this game i mean it was made in 1997 give it a rest. all i have 2 say is GG.
  17. TommyN.
    Sep 19, 2007
    10
    This game is excellent! This game's like Runescape, but the graphic's the best, and has great weapons, armors, etc.
  18. WaldemarT
    Nov 15, 2008
    10
    To Griper :'' Unfortunately the online component is very dead... yes some people still play, but not enough to warent picking the game up again" That is soo not true. To this day many people enjoy Diablo 2 On battle.net I have been playing Diablo for an extremely long time and the game just doesn't get boring.
  19. [ANONYMOUS]
    May 13, 2009
    10
    This is the absolute best mmo ever. I played this badboy for about 4 years straight. Simply put, the best (I think better than starcraft) Blizzard game yet!
  20. PeterC.
    Dec 25, 2001
    10
    A great action/RPG. Exellent gameplay. A must have. A great improvement of the prequel.
  21. OnewithEarwax
    Nov 14, 2003
    10
    Some inconvenient saving issues are hard to get used to, but overall Diablo II rocks! The characters are interesting, and its fun to experiment with each one.
  22. OlegO.
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    Great game. Addictive as I-don't-know-what.
  23. Kassdhal
    Aug 28, 2010
    10
    THE game that demonstrated to all the brio of the best studio in the world. Never had hack'n'Slash been so good. Had to wait for WoW to spend more time on a game. Could not have been more addictive and more fun. The expansion LoD brought a lot of good addition and tweaks while keeping the essence of the game. An absolute must in PC Gaming.
  24. Brumbek
    Jul 2, 2011
    10
    LOL, I'm reviewing a 11 year old game. Does that tell you how amazing it is? 11 years ago this very week my friends and I played this game nonstop for a week at my house. Ah, memories. Moving on, Diablo 2 is showing it's age now, with bad pathfinding, cramped spaces, and clunky menus. But even after 11 years Diablo 2 is as addictive as ever. At a recent LAN party we were deciding what toLOL, I'm reviewing a 11 year old game. Does that tell you how amazing it is? 11 years ago this very week my friends and I played this game nonstop for a week at my house. Ah, memories. Moving on, Diablo 2 is showing it's age now, with bad pathfinding, cramped spaces, and clunky menus. But even after 11 years Diablo 2 is as addictive as ever. At a recent LAN party we were deciding what to play, all the options with so many games coming out over the years. What did we decide on? Diablo 2. I believe this is the very definition of a timeless classic. Gaming's come a long ways with modern hits like Torchlight, but then again I always find myself coming back home. Ah, Diablo 2, I've missed you... Err, anyway, If you've never played it, be sure to download the Hi-Res mod first and go enjoy finding some chipped skulls!… Expand
  25. Freeid
    Mar 24, 2011
    10
    When ever people mention action RPG, this is the game they think of period, there have been many pretenders but none have quite managed to take his throne.

    10/10
  26. Humboldt1337
    Oct 13, 2011
    10
    There are certain games which are genre-defining. This is one of those games.
    I have personally played this game for thousands of hours - it just never gets old.
    If you have never played it, i have no clue what you HAVE been playing, probably "The Sims" or some other schlock. Blizzard may be the evil empire of gaming right now, but you cannot deny how monumentally epic this game is - and    There are certain games which are genre-defining. This is one of those games.
    I have personally played this game for thousands of hours - it just never gets old.
    If you have never played it, i have no clue what you HAVE been playing, probably "The Sims" or some other schlock.
    Blizzard may be the evil empire of gaming right now, but you cannot deny how monumentally epic this game is - and how it spawned an entire genre and dozens of copycat games.
    Diablo III is going to be unreal - get ready.    … Expand
  27. Systox
    May 19, 2012
    10
    Way better than diablo 3. I dont see why they had to dumb down the d3 system after the formula for this game made it such a huge success. This game has great replay-ability, lots of different builds to try, and an easy way to reset stats if you mess up your build.
  28. Archontos
    Jun 6, 2012
    10
    I spent over 10 years of my life playing this game and despite of playing some modern games like Witcher or Portal, I still like to make few-days-long sessions of Diablo 2. Every few months you just feel you want to play it sooo badly...
  29. snowshreder
    Jul 5, 2011
    10
    DIABLO II I could write a huge review on this because i'm a big fan but who's gonna read it anyway this is my favorite game to this day nothing tops it, NOTHING. Just waiting for Diablo III now.
  30. eyEZix
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    Many games still do not compare to the pure awesomeness and originality of this franchise. The overall fun gameplay and emersive storyline paired with groundbreaking graphics and game engine make this title immortal.
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#13 Best PC Game of 2000
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
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#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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