Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Ars Technica
    Jul 6, 2017
    Rise of the Necromancer offers a new angle of attack on a great, well-supported game, but it's only worth the investment for dedicated players.
  2. Critical Hit
    Jul 11, 2017
    The Necromancer adds mechanical depth to a game which has hidden the obvious for quite some years. It's an incredible class that's fun to play but extremely overpowered at the moment. [Provisional Score = 80]
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  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jul 11, 2017
    The Necromancer has turned out to be a fantastically gruesome expression of all Diablo III best qualities. With nice skills and good looks, it’s an enormous pleasure to tour all Sanctuary’s old haunts with a new special someone. [RPS Recommended]

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#77 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#39 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 199 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 199
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 199
  3. Negative: 104 out of 199
  1. Kevan
    Jun 30, 2017
    3
    fan service to d2 players, with a totally different flavoured necro than the original one. the game is still the same, no endgame, minorfan service to d2 players, with a totally different flavoured necro than the original one. the game is still the same, no endgame, minor tweaks, a new meaningless timeattack gamemode...but the boredom of silly number crunching is still here. An empty shell of a arpg, based on online korean-like exp hoarding.… Full Review »
  2. mihaiqc
    Jun 29, 2017
    1
    Pale imitation of what was once the beloved D2 necro.. and for 15$.Only the Inarius set is viable in the rifts. The skeleton mages last 6Pale imitation of what was once the beloved D2 necro.. and for 15$.Only the Inarius set is viable in the rifts. The skeleton mages last 6 seconds and the number of summons is grossly limited from its predecessor. Witch Doctor makes for a better summoner than the Necromancer. Also the bone armor is **** atrocious and blocks any cosmetics while being essential for necro's gameplay.

    I guess I basically paid 15$ for 2 character slots.    … Full Review »
  3. Oyarsa
    Jul 2, 2017
    2
    This expansion is a microcosm for the entire Diablo 3 game: a highly polished, yet severely limited bit of content. As has been noted byThis expansion is a microcosm for the entire Diablo 3 game: a highly polished, yet severely limited bit of content. As has been noted by critics and users alike, the pricing is questionable. If we're keeping track, D3 was released at $60, RoS at $40, and RotN at $15. So, $115 for, what seems to me, content worth half the price. The price point alone was enough to cure me of my almost two-decade (probably 5-10 years too long) devotion to Blizzard (D1/2, WoW, Warcraft, and SC1/2). I refuse to buy EA games for the same reasons.. I wish I'd waited until the RoS price drop to buy D3, but my sweet wife knew how much I enjoy Diablo and got it as a birthday present.

    As to the expansion content itself, I played a friend's account and certainly enjoyed the class. I appreciated the nod to D2--the necro was an easy choice of first character for me. I was, however, shocked at its omission from D3. The vanity items and extra slots would probably be useful. But, again, my recurring thought was "$15...for this?" If you're literally wiping your behind with $100 bills, sure, buy the DLC. If not, give Path of Exile a shot, or check out the Steam sale. Or go outside. Lord knows my pasty skin needs it.    … Full Review »
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