Diablo III

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 10199 Ratings

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  1. Axon
    May 17, 2012
    10
    Haters gonna hate... Haters did hate... Haters hated because it's trendy to hate. The game is boss. It's incredibly fun, fluid, and rewarding. I personally love the art direction; the game is gorgeous. Initially I was wary about the simplification of skills, but the more I play the more I realize the direction they took allows you to experiment with as many variations as you please. True,Haters gonna hate... Haters did hate... Haters hated because it's trendy to hate. The game is boss. It's incredibly fun, fluid, and rewarding. I personally love the art direction; the game is gorgeous. Initially I was wary about the simplification of skills, but the more I play the more I realize the direction they took allows you to experiment with as many variations as you please. True, you can't entirely **** UP your character while learning (which honestly was one of the appeals of Diablo 2) but they are only saving you trial and error time. Haters will hate on this review because it's trendy. Haters did hate on this review. Haters gonna hate on this review.… Expand
  2. Abdz
    May 17, 2012
    0
    Unlike the others who compare this to D2, I'm a new player to the franchise and I can tell you one thing, this game is as boring as hell. Even if you disregard the fact that you're playing a supposed-to-be single player game online that requires constant online connectivity, the game itself is boring. From what I can tell, it reverts back to a dumbed down, ancient gameplay formula, theUnlike the others who compare this to D2, I'm a new player to the franchise and I can tell you one thing, this game is as boring as hell. Even if you disregard the fact that you're playing a supposed-to-be single player game online that requires constant online connectivity, the game itself is boring. From what I can tell, it reverts back to a dumbed down, ancient gameplay formula, the tech used and mechanics of the game is atrocious in comparison to the games of today. If you put the failures of this game with the fact that Blizzard is such a large and powerful company and the game has been in the works for 10 years to produce the following list of failures, then I'm afraid your heart will sink once you realise you just wasted your game money on something not even worth 10 bucks on steam.

    a) Constant internet connection required for a supposed to be single player rpg
    b) Ancient and dumbed down gameplay
    c) The graphics and textures are ancient
    d) They have a zoom in option which you should never ever chose b/c it will make you cry
    e) Ancient isometric 3D nonsensical mess
    f) Boring gameplay elements
    g) Buggy collision mechanics
    h) Can't pause the game, EVER

    I'm sure there is so much more, but really ignore all good reviews b/c they are worthless and are hardcore Diablo fans trying to trick themselves by tricking you, save your time, money and frustration and avoid this game completely. The only good thing about this game is the cool cinematics, which are used to trick people like me.

    Regards
    Abdz    … Expand
  3. Ramzus
    May 17, 2012
    1
    Oh my god ! This is really a game made by the guys of Blizzard ? Or just a lame game made by an external studio ??? However, if you really liked Diablo 2, don't play to this indignous sequel.
  4. Ghadzoeux
    May 17, 2012
    9
    Great expectations met! Great game, great gameplay, great cinematics...
    I've been playing beta all along and now I'm so glad to roam Sanctuary again.
    See you in Hell!
  5. ssospws
    May 17, 2012
    0
    As an old diablo fan this game is so disappointing in every aspect I just can't bring my self to play it anymore after finishing normal. There is just no point. This is like the "Starcraft 2 related to Broodwar disappointment" only twice as bad. Starcraft 2 at least had some redeeming features. This.. so called "Diablo" has none, what so ever. From the mmo-related boss fights, simplifiedAs an old diablo fan this game is so disappointing in every aspect I just can't bring my self to play it anymore after finishing normal. There is just no point. This is like the "Starcraft 2 related to Broodwar disappointment" only twice as bad. Starcraft 2 at least had some redeeming features. This.. so called "Diablo" has none, what so ever. From the mmo-related boss fights, simplified character progression mechanisms all the way to the loot and general look and feel. And the storytelling is just plain boring and uninspiring you don't actually care at all about it after a while.
    If it was a new IP stand alone game from people who never made an RPG hack and slash before I would rank it as meh, an average game. But as a Diablo game? It sucks so bad I can't even begin to explain. I don't care how many expansions, patches or DLC they can churn out. They can't fix this. This game has been **** screwed over and generally ruined from the ground up. There is no amount of polish that can hide the problems it has. Because they are all at its core. Remember "games designed by gamers for gamers"? Well this is like "games designed by General sales managers for the 'oooh shinnyyyyy ' crowd they think gamers are.
    I honestly feel insulted that they are peddling this peace of crap for a "Diablo" game.

    If I was Blizzard I would take this game behind the shed, shoot it then bury it and never talk about it anymore. Then start all over again.    … Expand
  6. tek_cont
    May 17, 2012
    9
    it's time to stop hype bashing... huge game! dynamic gameplay, mysterious ambiance... it's a worthy successor to diablo 2
  7. DiableIII
    May 17, 2012
    10
    Diablo 3 was made for Pottermore fans. (Useless characters to fill up. Useless characters to fill up. Useless characters to fill up. Useless characters to fill up. Useless characters to fill up. Useless characters to fill up)
  8. Inception
    May 17, 2012
    0
    A huge disappointment. Blizzard what is that? What a f*** is that?! I must pay 60$ for this? I must pay 60$ for errors? The only problem is, I can't even play because of all the damn connectivity issues on Blizzard's end. So close....
    From Russia with love....
  9. LeGuignon
    May 17, 2012
    2
    Because I live and bought the game in Korea, I can't switch language and have to play in Korean. Awesome. http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/05/when-diablo-iii-doesnt-speak-your-language/
  10. lechu515
    May 17, 2012
    10
    Ok, this is another game downrated by 0/10 f*ggots. I'll tell you what. There's maybe 5-10% games in the world that deserve 0/10 at all and you can see them in action watchin AVGN and other stuff like that. I'm not a casual player, I've spent hundreds and hundreds of hours playing previous Diablos. And guess what? I like the new one. To all you haters, hear me now. You cry because thereOk, this is another game downrated by 0/10 f*ggots. I'll tell you what. There's maybe 5-10% games in the world that deserve 0/10 at all and you can see them in action watchin AVGN and other stuff like that. I'm not a casual player, I've spent hundreds and hundreds of hours playing previous Diablos. And guess what? I like the new one. To all you haters, hear me now. You cry because there are no town portal scrolls and identification scrolls. Well, now you just don't have to buy them every now and again, what you were doing in the previous installments. Cash didn't matter in D2, so you had unlimited scrolls nonetheless. **** graphics? Damn guys, Blizz has never been doing good graphics and those from D2 sucked as well, didn't care. **** artisans? Lol, you really wanna go mining and picking up flowers in Diablo or what? I don't understand all you whiners, it's simple enough for a hack'n'slash to have a system like that. All you gotta do in D3 is clicking from the beginning to the end? Well, I suppose this series was all about that. Auction house is a bad idea? Well, no more O xxx N xxx on the chat, you can buy and sell items instantly. I just don't know if the idea of 15% payment for every transaction is good. If I think that my item is worth 2000, and the guy buys it for 2000, because he thinks as well, why would the system steal my 15% from that? RMAH is the same thing. It's good, mainly because there will be less and less website sellers and those on auction sites. I just don't like the idea that Blizzard is taking 1 euro for every transaction + 15% cut when paying with PayPal. The only drawback that I agree with you is the lack of skill trees and attribute points, but on the other hand... Well, I was playing Bone Necro and I loaded most of the points in energy, so now the game loads them in intelligence when I'm playing my wizard. With necro I was loading points and using only 3 skills. Now there's no points and I'm using more skills. Well, I'll get used to it. Anyways, I really enjoy the game - it's a real hack'n'slash and it lives up to my expectations.… Expand
  11. DanielKroyer
    May 17, 2012
    10
    This is just sad; not the game. But these Laymen critics giving D3 0,1,2,3 scores. But you read through them, and i have, not one of them actually rate the game, but rating Blizzard as a company and their shortcomings on the releasedate. "i can't play my game on the releasedate as promised by Blizzard...boohoo..."
    Try rating the game instead, you tool!"
    With that being said; i really like    This is just sad; not the game. But these Laymen critics giving D3 0,1,2,3 scores. But you read through them, and i have, not one of them actually rate the game, but rating Blizzard as a company and their shortcomings on the releasedate. "i can't play my game on the releasedate as promised by Blizzard...boohoo..."
    Try rating the game instead, you tool!"

    With that being said; i really like this game (THE GAME! Not Blizzard). Ok, the story may lack a little something, but that i can look passed! I like the fact, that i don't need to make more than one character of the same class to try out all the skills. I like the newest feature, the auction house, which is playerbased and not a third party based. And the fact that each class has both a male and female hero/heroine.
    The skilltree is gone - lovely! No more restrictions on that part.
    The sound and graphics are beautiful!    … Expand
  12. Leorio
    May 17, 2012
    3
    Game does nothing new, it's just a rehashing of d2 without all the stuff the original devs added in over time. Even the graphics appear exactly the same to the naked eye. Not that they needed to change much, but the changes they did do made the game worse as a whole.

    Combined with the fact that A-B has been lying about many features of the game from the start, I would give this just a    Game does nothing new, it's just a rehashing of d2 without all the stuff the original devs added in over time. Even the graphics appear exactly the same to the naked eye. Not that they needed to change much, but the changes they did do made the game worse as a whole.

    Combined with the fact that A-B has been lying about many features of the game from the start, I would give this just a below average rating. Not worth the price at all, wait on the game to sit on shelves for a few months and it will drop below 30 bucks. It's worth about 20, same as D2.    … Expand
  13. kicek0
    May 17, 2012
    10
    That's a great game, and all you haters aren't gonna change it. Flaws with connection to servers at start are fact, but now they are gone, and all it's left is old, good Diablo.
  14. Futilizer
    May 17, 2012
    1
    First off I am happy that Blizzard finally came out with a new addition to the Diablo series. Unfortunately my review isn't going to be very positive when it comes to the overall score of the game. Starting off, the graphics for the game aren't even on par with today's standard. The main issue of this game is that it doesn't contain an offline mode or even a single player for thatFirst off I am happy that Blizzard finally came out with a new addition to the Diablo series. Unfortunately my review isn't going to be very positive when it comes to the overall score of the game. Starting off, the graphics for the game aren't even on par with today's standard. The main issue of this game is that it doesn't contain an offline mode or even a single player for that matter. That being said, me being a service member and being at sea quite often, I'm unable to play the game in my downtime. I feel this game is going to be just like Duke Nukem Forever, highly anticipated and blown out of proportion with how awesome the game is going to be. I feel also that this game will follow the same path as Blizzard's "World of Warcraft", level caps and expansions following in the upcoming years with additional payments required. The game is also set to and extremely casual level with checkpoints all throughout the game. What happened to the old way? I truly hope they address a lot of these issues with upcoming updates and perhaps redesigning the game(… Expand
  15. syralle19200
    May 17, 2012
    7
    Diablo 3 is trully a very good game. The graphic is really eyecatching, but will not suit everyone because of the artistic choice.
    The Gameplay is well thought, there is enough perks to be interessting and no too much so it is too complicated for people with no hack/slash experience.
    Each time I log off, I want to come back and go further in this game! Well done Blizzard! However the fact    Diablo 3 is trully a very good game. The graphic is really eyecatching, but will not suit everyone because of the artistic choice.
    The Gameplay is well thought, there is enough perks to be interessting and no too much so it is too complicated for people with no hack/slash experience.
    Each time I log off, I want to come back and go further in this game! Well done Blizzard!

    However the fact that I have to go online to play solo mode is really annoying!!!!!
    Besides the Demon hunter Bug's interefer with my gaming experience.

    This game could have been rated 9 but I withdraw 2 points for the deterioration of the gaming experience and the online connection.    … Expand
  16. Trenchmouth
    May 17, 2012
    10
    This game is a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. It doesn't even compare to D2. I'd write more but I have to go puke after spending $60 and waiting how many years for this piece of crap....seriously. Not worth the $10 I originally spent on the first Diablo 12-14 years ago. Eight hours was more than enough. Sorry, I hate to write bad reviews. Can I get a refund?
  17. TamponLicker
    May 17, 2012
    0
    Thank you to all the BETA Testers that paid to help Blizturd beta test this piece of crap. Hopefully in 4-6 months yall will be able to play. I dont buy Blizturd games anymore, I learned my lesson many years ago.
  18. eatnut
    May 17, 2012
    2
    D3 can't save map you have explored. every time you get dc or server down you have to start from the check point and explore the map again. I pre-order Diablo III but i am disappointed.
  19. Leonard_P
    May 17, 2012
    9
    Greeting. I can not say I'm a Diablo fan, but the third little disappoint me in terms of character customization that game. I mean I can not choose how I allocate my skill points on. Otherwise I love it. We started yesterday at 14 to play it and had no problems with connection. I had about about 6 hours of play.
  20. trollbr
    May 17, 2012
    10
    O jogo pode não ser perfeito, mas esta longe de ser ruim. Ã
  21. Bonercharmer
    May 17, 2012
    0
    Not only did Blizzard need 10 years to make this sub-par game, they have made it with MMO's in mind and moved it away from the "true way"of hack'n slash. There is so much info out on this game I feel no need to explain. Everything about it is just wrong. I really hope the way many fans react to this game/launch will teach Blizzard and the gaming industry something.
  22. PolYGam3
    May 17, 2012
    0
    Comment peut-on demander une connection permanente a un jeu solo ?! Ceci est tout juste une arnaque,2 jours que j'essaye de me connecter et je n'arrive toujours pas à lancer le jeu!
  23. Stockslinger
    May 17, 2012
    1
    I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS GAME. I don't know what I expected but this was not it. Same game play monotony, but I was hoping for some more RPG style play. Twelve years in the making, AND THIS IS IT?
  24. Sugewise
    May 17, 2012
    2
    Diablo 3, doesn't deserve the name diablo. Ignoring all the launch day issues( I did not calculate those in my rating), the game lacks the grit that diablo 1 and 2 provided. At the time, these games were cutting edge with better graphics and gameplay than everything else around it. Sadly, Blizzard felt the need to "wow-tise" this franchise. WoW graphics with a different color and shadeDiablo 3, doesn't deserve the name diablo. Ignoring all the launch day issues( I did not calculate those in my rating), the game lacks the grit that diablo 1 and 2 provided. At the time, these games were cutting edge with better graphics and gameplay than everything else around it. Sadly, Blizzard felt the need to "wow-tise" this franchise. WoW graphics with a different color and shade pallet truly turned me off, especially remembering the dark gritty feel the previous titles had. The game lacks any true character customization unlike diablo 2, no hours trying to create unique and cool builds, nope. Here a barb, is a barb, is a barb. But what can you expect, since the people that created the games that made blizzard great, left so long ago. Blizzard really did nothing to move it's title forward into 2012, it basically reskinned diablo 2. I also strongly dislike the real money auction house, and the fact that you have to be online to play an RPG with a solo mode.… Expand
  25. norris_
    May 17, 2012
    0
    This is a disgrace. Would have though Blizzard of all companies could have handled this well. Very disappointed. The customer service is crap. I mean what the hell, you can't change your character's server region when the game chooses the wrong for you in the beginning? FU blizzard. You deserve nothing from me anymore.
  26. jhnkvn
    May 17, 2012
    2
    Diablo I was possibly the first-PC game I've ever played and that hooked me into the Diablo franchise. The thing with the 2 rating is due to technical support. Never release a game that isn't a hundred percent complete. I know that developers are working and that bugs, errors, etc. will happen.. I'd give it two days to fix the problem like how they fixed OBT's problem in a day. ButDiablo I was possibly the first-PC game I've ever played and that hooked me into the Diablo franchise. The thing with the 2 rating is due to technical support. Never release a game that isn't a hundred percent complete. I know that developers are working and that bugs, errors, etc. will happen.. I'd give it two days to fix the problem like how they fixed OBT's problem in a day. But anything more than that, you're pushing it.

    So for the Error 3007, you get a fat TWO. You get a 10 for the game but minus eight for the implementation.    … Expand
  27. williamqlan
    May 17, 2012
    0
    I signed up just to write a review of this unworthy heir. I would first like to say that the game is actually decent although it isn't as engaging as Diablo 2 and only slightly better then Diablo 1. It's classes are artistically dynamic and mildly interesting gameplay wise. Overall the game is has more in common with World of Warcraft then its progenitors but that is beside the point. TheI signed up just to write a review of this unworthy heir. I would first like to say that the game is actually decent although it isn't as engaging as Diablo 2 and only slightly better then Diablo 1. It's classes are artistically dynamic and mildly interesting gameplay wise. Overall the game is has more in common with World of Warcraft then its progenitors but that is beside the point. The reason i am giving this a zero is that I am finally over DRM and the retarded money grubbing auction-house. This game is tantamount to highway robbery if you don't have internet. Also even if you do good luck getting on you it might happen right away it might not who the fuchs knows, Blizzard certainly doesn't. I would also like to point the hypocrisy of the real money auction-house, Blizzard has posited that gold farming in WoW is wrong but oh well if we get a cut its all hunkey dorey. On a more personal note I would like to say I own every game Blizzard has developed, and will not buy another one until they fire the apparent room full of retarded monkeys with typewriters who are high on mescalin running their anti-piracy/having common sense department. Another point of contention for me is the fact that it took them twelve years to make a game that looks four years old built on a server infastructure and DRM system i could have made with my pen1s nailed to my face. If games like Sins of Solar Empire and World of Goo (both of which are amazing) can release without DRM, and have a singleplayer while still making a profit. I'm inclined to believe that, Diablo 3 ,one of the most overhyped games ever that wasn't developed by Peter Molyneaux with a mewling sheep like fanbase that will buy anything Blizzard says is good because of their stellar track record since Warcraft 3 (sarcasm!) might make a profit. All in all I'm not saying pirate the game but I'm not saying don't pirate the game. I'm just saying the game is ultimately disappointing and is not worth sixty dollars for a game that could have been made without DRM at much higher quality in less then twelve years. "Let pride go afore, shame will follow after." George Chapman.… Expand
  28. Ferngully
    May 17, 2012
    0
    User scores are individual feedbacks.

    My individual score for this game is "0" Game unenjoyable due to latency issues and you have been warned. People saying its not Blizzards fault? well it is. The opted for this online DRM but their servers cannot take the load. It is not my fault because other games do not have this latency issue, so why only D3? Went to hoops and    User scores are individual feedbacks.

    My individual score for this game is "0"

    Game unenjoyable due to latency issues and you have been warned.

    People saying its not Blizzards fault? well it is.

    The opted for this online DRM but their servers cannot take the load.

    It is not my fault because other games do not have this latency issue, so why only D3?

    Went to hoops and loops for this driver update, firmware killed every unecessary background apps and still latency dips.

    Core i7
    8GB
    ATI 6970
    5Mbps dl speed / 2mbps upload speed
    13ms ping to google    … Expand
  29. Kefka
    May 17, 2012
    10
    People rating the game bad just because of server issues are mindless. The gameplay is great, fun, and addicting. Despite the launch issues, which have been fixed, the game it's self is a worthy sequel.
  30. DarioZ
    May 17, 2012
    10
    Diablo as I always wanted it. Action action action... and again action! If I wanted so hard customization I'd have played Fallout instead. I was really frustrated when in D2 I had to stay hours not playing in order to be efficient and keep on the edge with my friends... When my friend (Digital delivery) told me "Crap! It's the same feeling of D2" I drooled. It's different for many crucialDiablo as I always wanted it. Action action action... and again action! If I wanted so hard customization I'd have played Fallout instead. I was really frustrated when in D2 I had to stay hours not playing in order to be efficient and keep on the edge with my friends... When my friend (Digital delivery) told me "Crap! It's the same feeling of D2" I drooled. It's different for many crucial points but I find it's quite enjoyable still deep for a Hack&slash (no RPG) game as it is. Surprisingly it has also a great story!… Expand
  31. dork_police
    May 17, 2012
    8
    The game itself is really good (only played up until act 2) but I am very much satisfied with the game itself - just a quick shout out to those people giving a solid "0" to D3, just think of what Blizzard was expecting, in the Beta there were never any more than 10k players online at a given time, and now that the game was released there are a lot more people playing (I would put theThe game itself is really good (only played up until act 2) but I am very much satisfied with the game itself - just a quick shout out to those people giving a solid "0" to D3, just think of what Blizzard was expecting, in the Beta there were never any more than 10k players online at a given time, and now that the game was released there are a lot more people playing (I would put the number at ~3 million). So give blizzard a chance to sort things out. As for the short story - if you recall Diablo 2 also only started with 4 Acts and then the Lord of Destruction Expansion Pack added Act 5.

    So I guess I am just asking for consideration for Blizzard, yes they made it harder on themselves making us wait this long for D3, but give them some props, the whole project could have been scrapped. So be thankful. In my oppinion, a well rounded off addition to the Diablo series.

    Thank you Blizzard    … Expand
  32. pxoxyx
    May 17, 2012
    4
    Diablo 3 is a huge disappointment into Blizzard latest franchise. Due to the fact that skills are now unlocked with each level and there isn't any customization and builds for any classes. The skills of each classes seems blend on the rune upgrades with higher damage. Due to it's tight "jail - like" system, maps seems similar with different colours there isn't any exploring value. TheDiablo 3 is a huge disappointment into Blizzard latest franchise. Due to the fact that skills are now unlocked with each level and there isn't any customization and builds for any classes. The skills of each classes seems blend on the rune upgrades with higher damage. Due to it's tight "jail - like" system, maps seems similar with different colours there isn't any exploring value. The quests in the game turn me off as the dialogue are very fake and boring. Party is limited to only 4 people, I have friends that I have to reject which is a huge factor for me as friends playing together make the game more enjoyable. The graphics in this game looks like an improvement from WoW. Overall, the game had very little re-playable value after the last boss. There isn't any motivation to continue after you had completed the story. It felt like a single player game with the need of having constant internet connect.… Expand
  33. visibledark
    May 17, 2012
    0
    At the end of the day, without letting all connection issues and initial bugs even touch my rating, this game offers FAR TOO LITTLE CONTENT for its hefty price. Combat is kind of fun and gets more interesting once you got the choice of different skills and runes. Enemies are varied and have a wide array of attacks. The campaign feels awfully linear, lifeless and rushed though, especiallyAt the end of the day, without letting all connection issues and initial bugs even touch my rating, this game offers FAR TOO LITTLE CONTENT for its hefty price. Combat is kind of fun and gets more interesting once you got the choice of different skills and runes. Enemies are varied and have a wide array of attacks. The campaign feels awfully linear, lifeless and rushed though, especially if you get to the later acts. I can only imagine how much money was burnt in the process (over ten years) of creating this game - Blizzard desperately wants to have this $$$ back. So they force you to be online at all times and invented the auction house crap, the idea being to make (infinite) money (the % they charge for every transaction is more than ridiculous) with virtual items. Problem for them will be, the available content is JUST NOT WORTHY OF BEING PLAYED OVER & OVER AGAIN - all those random dungeons and pwnzer items aren't gonna change that. This will destroy the auction house revenue for Blizzard not too far after real money auctions are enabled. I for one regret buying this unworthy successor to D1 & D2 and look forward to Torchlight 2.… Expand
  34. Xidorn
    May 17, 2012
    0
    Like many of the other gamers commenting on this game... I think its clear these arent real reviews, they're protests. So many people have spoke about DRM as it is that I am not even going to touch on it...obviously its crap...but clearly at the same time Blizzard considers it necessary. The mistake was the real money auction house which by no means was worth dealing with DRM consideringLike many of the other gamers commenting on this game... I think its clear these arent real reviews, they're protests. So many people have spoke about DRM as it is that I am not even going to touch on it...obviously its crap...but clearly at the same time Blizzard considers it necessary. The mistake was the real money auction house which by no means was worth dealing with DRM considering fans hate both. On other notes though...the game is a huge departure from Diablo in many ways...it just doesn't fully feel like a diablo game...the colors, the ambiance, the in-game cutsceneces (not cinematics mind you) its like the world of warcraft team took over, and although I played that game, they are two separate entities. I remember a diablo that scared the living crap out of me, with very dark haunting music and horrifying enemies, bodies on pikes and hung by their innards...that was the real stuff..it made you feel like you were slaughtering terrifying creatures. This game is easy...the characters are nowhere near as impressive as in the past...they talk too much....the bosses talk too much...and without going on a tangent its just literally been redesigned for the casual gamer and ultimately to make more money. Blizzard you really screwed the pooch on this one, 11+ years to develop this game...and although it is a mildy fun game(not nearly as addictive as the other two were) it is not a Diablo game. Simple story, diablo speaking?? Really....horrible voice-acting. Its just dumbed-down in every sense and I could go on all day. This game may appeal to new players and loyal fanboys who will make themselves play it, but the most loyal of the fans have been betrayed. I will absolutely play it, I payed 100 dollars for it...but I will not invest in another product by Blizzard, and unless this game is fixed...unless changes are made...the Diablo franchise is dead to me. I will not wait another 11 years for disappointment.… Expand
  35. Ripp
    May 17, 2012
    3
    Probably the worst case of DRM screwing over consumers so far this year, and possibly last. Diablo 3 is only playable with a sustained internet connection, and if you happen to lose said connection at any point your gameplay, as well as any progress you've made since the last checkpoint barring exp, items/gold gathered, or quest progress is gone. Exploring a winding, confusing cryptProbably the worst case of DRM screwing over consumers so far this year, and possibly last. Diablo 3 is only playable with a sustained internet connection, and if you happen to lose said connection at any point your gameplay, as well as any progress you've made since the last checkpoint barring exp, items/gold gathered, or quest progress is gone. Exploring a winding, confusing crypt (Spoilers: you probably won't be doing this much) and feeling immersed? We be prepared to start all over again if your internet decides to so much as hiccup. The lag is another issue cause by the forced online. Everything that I could see was server sided, if anyone on my connection decided to do anything I would have enemies rubber banding and attacks whiffing while they teleported around and whittled down my HP until it subsided. Maybe this is an issue with my connection, but the fact that I'm lagging while playing alone in a world generated specifically for this session is absurd. The gameplay in Diablo 3 borrows heavily from MMOs unlike its predecessor. Travel and exploration has been dumbed down to the point where there is almost always a warp point immediately outside of your quest goal, which is now written down neatly in an organized list (so you don't forget) located underneath your new minimap that details all quest points and portals before you reach them (so you don't get lost). A crafting system has been implemented (OH JOY!) where you have to legitimately pay your blacksmith over and over to skill up, then pay him again to craft things with materials that you provide by breaking down magic items. Combat is usually too easy, and tends more like grinding than actual gameplay. Even the biggest most intimidating enemies are laughably easy to kill most of the time and become little more than a time barrier between you and the next boss. Bosses are actually pretty good fights, they don't seem to rely on enchantments as much as D2 did and each boss has quite a few well planned out tricks up their sleeves. I'm sure the fights would be very entertaining if you weren't rubberbanding all over the map and spamming your potion button because your roommate decided to download a porno.

    Overall it isn't anywhere near a good enough game to save itself from its unbelievably poor design decisions and DRM, and it certainly doesn't live up to the Diablo name.    … Expand
  36. MDBtriNity
    May 17, 2012
    2
    Always online, if BLIZZARD decides one day to take the servers off-line. You are never going to play Diablo again.

    They are right in that no one is going to beat inferno mode, you can't because of the lag.
  37. v90k
    May 17, 2012
    1
    With years of experience Blizz couldn't figure out that the massive amounts of people logging in at the same time would cause many problems? Like you didn't know how many people would be trying to sign in on launch day right? rofl
  38. fatboylovskokis
    May 17, 2012
    1
    Diablo 3 is a dumbed down P*SSY version of D2. For a big Diablo 2 player i have to say Diablo 3 is HUGE let down. Heres what drew me (and many others) to Diablo 2: Rushing, Boss Runs, MF Runs, Trading Games, and basically that the game didnt begin until you beat the storyline. What made me keep coming back and playing every few months was that the game was simply bad*ss. D3 is very veryDiablo 3 is a dumbed down P*SSY version of D2. For a big Diablo 2 player i have to say Diablo 3 is HUGE let down. Heres what drew me (and many others) to Diablo 2: Rushing, Boss Runs, MF Runs, Trading Games, and basically that the game didnt begin until you beat the storyline. What made me keep coming back and playing every few months was that the game was simply bad*ss. D3 is very very WOWish, characters building is weak, the game dictates how you level up. Unique drops is horrible, what a sissy way to play a game, where everyone gets their fair share. Games are not open, meaning you cant join a task specific game ei(trading game, or boss run game) you are "appropriately" put into a game with people doing the same quest.... Graphics also look like WOW, very bubbly and colorful. Game is WEAK, dont waste your money. You will be bored within a week, its been a day and i already am.… Expand
  39. Enfi
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Blizzard make impossible thing. Diablo 2 was one of the best games but Diablo 3 surely much better. Free builds, in-game lore explanation, story. This game will take all my free time in the near future. Going to take vacation at work to play more
  40. Liofa
    May 16, 2012
    9
    Ignore the haters, this game is amazing. Forget those that complain about the graphics, for it's been beautiful drawn and painted if you only stopped for a second to look around. It's like being in a wonderful cartoon. The music is stunning. Sure there were some server and install issues which maybe shouldn't have happened, but they are mostly ironed out now. This is an ONLINE game, withIgnore the haters, this game is amazing. Forget those that complain about the graphics, for it's been beautiful drawn and painted if you only stopped for a second to look around. It's like being in a wonderful cartoon. The music is stunning. Sure there were some server and install issues which maybe shouldn't have happened, but they are mostly ironed out now. This is an ONLINE game, with an ONLINE community and Auction house system, it was never intended to be played offline and Blizzard told you that years ago. If you bought it for single player offline you should have done your research before hand, too bad. The 10-13 million of us that play WoW won't have a problem with that. No character customization -- what do you want to see? When you are armoured up you can see faces, not to mention the fact you can't see faces because the characters are small -- which is exactly why Blizzard removed the customization. As for skill point distribution, Blizzard are getting away from that in WoW, why should that step backwards with their newest game and give you talent trees to fill out when you are just going to go to a website for the "best" build. It's up to you to figure out the best build. At the end of the day everyone looks at the critics scores, not the hater scores.… Expand
  41. Morb
    May 16, 2012
    4
    Been a Diablo fan from the original, and franchise setting aside, this is just a sub-average game. I can forgive the server load problems, but the way they raped the game system is a different story. Removing things from Diablo that made it what it is, and simplifying it(character customisation, skill tree...) to the bare minimum is just wrong.
    Blizzard probably won't give 2 sh**ts about    Been a Diablo fan from the original, and franchise setting aside, this is just a sub-average game. I can forgive the server load problems, but the way they raped the game system is a different story. Removing things from Diablo that made it what it is, and simplifying it(character customisation, skill tree...) to the bare minimum is just wrong.
    Blizzard probably won't give 2 sh**ts about reviews like this, when Critics scores are in the 90's (what a shocker...a mainstream game with high scores...), but maby we can help the next guy buying this game to know what do expect. And if you expect painfully simplified Diablo 2 that you can't play offline or in Lan, with features that are just useless(auction house in a non MMORPG game like this is like putting McDonalds onto Greenland...sure, you CAN do it, but why the F** would you?).
    Oh and, did I mention that they reduced the numbes of coop players to 4?
    Oh and there is no PvP arena(yet).
    It seems that Blizzard's definiton of evolution is way off. Diablo to Diablo 2 was actual, no BS progress, and the players recognised it. Diablo 2 to Diablo 3 is a missfire wich will(in this world full of unfairness) still bring Blizzard a billion dollars, so they can make Diablo 4, a first true "no player input game"...    … Expand
  42. Dangwiggums
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Good Sound track..... that's bout it.heck, not even THAT great of a soundtrack. The graphics look pretty, but all this is, is a cross between WoW and Starcraft 2, that I can't even play because it won't let me log into the game. For the last two days, since it launched, I have been trying constantly to get on, and have succeeded for a grand total of 1 hour of game play. Go Blizzard...
  43. milkypoo
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Though the servers have been down for a few hours a day, I've had an immense amount of fun. I am thoroughly impressed by Diablo 3. People who give this a 0 because surprise, surprise, millions of people trying to play one game at one time will not always work. It's really a shame people aren't critiquing the game. Will continue to play for a very long time.
  44. renz62
    May 16, 2012
    10
    I don't know why people review the server., I just want to point out that the SERVERS are just part of the INFRASTRUCTURE!. It's not the game!.. anyways, The first time I logged in to play, I DID GET ERRORS BUT FOR PATIENCE OF WAITING i got in. I mean come on guys!, you need to expect that launch day means that A LOT of people WILL log in to the servers. Aren't you guys happy that it'sI don't know why people review the server., I just want to point out that the SERVERS are just part of the INFRASTRUCTURE!. It's not the game!.. anyways, The first time I logged in to play, I DID GET ERRORS BUT FOR PATIENCE OF WAITING i got in. I mean come on guys!, you need to expect that launch day means that A LOT of people WILL log in to the servers. Aren't you guys happy that it's out?. It's a good RPG game. I like the graphics but if you compare it to such games like Battlefield 3, it's a whole different story because RPG is different from FPS.… Expand
  45. internetuser120
    May 16, 2012
    2
    Wow, Really? (no pun intended) I've been waiting for this game for over a decade, patiently. I expected a big powerhouse company such as Blizzard who was successful in entertaining people with WoW to atleast give it some sort of effort in Diablo 3. It seems like a complete disaster. It's so linear it's almost heartbreaking. No more skills to train up, no more attributes to customize, noWow, Really? (no pun intended) I've been waiting for this game for over a decade, patiently. I expected a big powerhouse company such as Blizzard who was successful in entertaining people with WoW to atleast give it some sort of effort in Diablo 3. It seems like a complete disaster. It's so linear it's almost heartbreaking. No more skills to train up, no more attributes to customize, no more anything. No more single player. i beat the game through Normal difficulty and i have to say i am VERY disappointed. I understand what Diablo is suppose to be, you have fun farming and collecting items with friends. but in diablo 3.... Let me just say it's kill boss - cinematic - next act (30mins) repeat, repeat, repeat. All in a matter of 5 hours. It really seems like they rushed the game and thats almost hard to say considering this game... has been "in the works" for over a decade?? I am very angry that this game is "EASYMODED" for mindless zombie kids to enjoy. F PATHETIC. This is and will be my only post on metacritic, i just considered this to be the only time in my existence to ever post anything on here - a post about a could be - Fail game.… Expand
  46. Tatsuhiko
    May 16, 2012
    8
    The game is good, but feels way too carebear. Instead of having like 50 people having 50 different types of characters in the same class, you have 50 people having more like 3 types of characters in the same class. Most of the blame lies with how much this game generation tries to hold the player's hand while they play the game. This one is no different in that regard. Apart from thatThe game is good, but feels way too carebear. Instead of having like 50 people having 50 different types of characters in the same class, you have 50 people having more like 3 types of characters in the same class. Most of the blame lies with how much this game generation tries to hold the player's hand while they play the game. This one is no different in that regard. Apart from that though, it is still a fun game. Servers were messy the first couple days, but that is to be expected in such an anticipated game like this. People are way too quick in whining about the servers being down as you can't predict how stable servers are going to be no matter how much you prepare for it which is what people fail to realize. They probably could have kept the open beta going longer and got more data for it to use for release day, but I'm sure after a week of it being released, everything will settle down and will be fine from there on out.

    I don't like how the game is only 4 acts long. For a game that has been in development for this long, you would think they would try to squeeze as much as they could into this game and throw in at least 5 total acts. Hopefully an expansion won't be too far off and we won't have to wait too long for it.    … Expand
  47. tetsuoo
    May 16, 2012
    1
    I thought i brought Diablo 3 not another copy of WoW?
    I love how blizzard decided to dumb this game down, no attribute points, no skill trees?? /end sarcasm.

    Very very dissapointed.
  48. Beeftinkle
    May 16, 2012
    0
    The people that are giving this game a high rating and are saying its great either suck blizzards d*** or are mentally challenged little kids that don't know how to put skill points into a tree thus requiring every character to be the same, and don't get me started on online only for single player. DIE BLIZZARD

    Looks like its back to Titan Quest and D2 for me ;(. After waiting for many    The people that are giving this game a high rating and are saying its great either suck blizzards d*** or are mentally challenged little kids that don't know how to put skill points into a tree thus requiring every character to be the same, and don't get me started on online only for single player. DIE BLIZZARD

    Looks like its back to Titan Quest and D2 for me ;(. After waiting for many years for a sequel to one of the greatest games ever made, I have been stabbed in the face by blizzard with an unoriginal, boring, dumbed down game. I feel as if this is what Torchlight 2 was supposed to have been. Save your money and look elsewhere because if I have known, I would not have even spent 20 dollars on this awful crap.    … Expand
  49. Wyzak
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I am a huge Diablo fan but I refuse to buy Diablo 3 because off the draconian DRM. I live in South Africa. Blizzard won't put up a server here so I have to play on EU where I get a latency of 250ms on good days. This isn't how the game was meant to be played. If I could authenticate online and then play offline I would have bought the game. But Blizzard didn't give me this option and asI am a huge Diablo fan but I refuse to buy Diablo 3 because off the draconian DRM. I live in South Africa. Blizzard won't put up a server here so I have to play on EU where I get a latency of 250ms on good days. This isn't how the game was meant to be played. If I could authenticate online and then play offline I would have bought the game. But Blizzard didn't give me this option and as such they lost my sale.… Expand
  50. Fruitn
    May 16, 2012
    7
    Nice game overall. The game has evolved in a slightly more irritating way than I had hoped. The skill system is fine, but it's slow and clunky if you want to change 1 skill to another. Not only do you need to click into the skill page, you need to select the corresponding skill tab (there's 6 tabs with their own skills each), you also need to select a rune for the skill to better utilizeNice game overall. The game has evolved in a slightly more irritating way than I had hoped. The skill system is fine, but it's slow and clunky if you want to change 1 skill to another. Not only do you need to click into the skill page, you need to select the corresponding skill tab (there's 6 tabs with their own skills each), you also need to select a rune for the skill to better utilize it. At least they should revamp the runes to be applied automatically based on lvl up and to inherit the benefits for each instead of having like 8 or so runes to choose from.
    I am content with the visuals in the game. I just hope they have built into the engine support for larger resolutions than the 1920x1080 my monitor supports. Unlike Diablo2 that is limited in it's resolution. There are a few instances where the viewing angle dosen't quite do a proper job, but for most of the game I don't have a problem with it.
    I don't like the music in game, while that is a subjective topic, I miss some more grand tunes in the game.
    I find the gameplay smooth (apart from the skills), but I miss the ability to put down my attribute points. On the other hand if it gets to the same uselessnes as in D2LoD (just stacking in 2, and no I'm not a good D2 player) I don't mind the way they have done it. The difficulty in the game is more balanced than what I experienced in D2. I find it a good thing that you don't get a nightmare act1 you can nearly just run though as opposed to D2.

    If you take into account Blizzards understatement of ppl that wanted to play, the rating would be more like '2' but I'm not basing my score on that.4283 of 5000 characters remaining. Though Blizzard should give all launchday players something for their troubles signing in. Wasen't World of Warcraft: Cataclysm enough, like the other WoW expansions that launchday needs more capacity to support the players? As I couldn't sign in to D3, I also didn't have access to SC2 or WoW as the Battle.net log in server was down.
    Check box if your review contains spoilers    … Expand
  51. Dican
    May 16, 2012
    0
    One strength of Diablo 2 was that if you had some free time you could play it, anywhere. Diablo 3 not including an offline mode for single player completely ruins the experience. Blizzard has managed to lower the already basement quality of the always online game even further by not allowing more than four players per game. The only way that I would pick this game up is if an offlineOne strength of Diablo 2 was that if you had some free time you could play it, anywhere. Diablo 3 not including an offline mode for single player completely ruins the experience. Blizzard has managed to lower the already basement quality of the always online game even further by not allowing more than four players per game. The only way that I would pick this game up is if an offline single player option was added in at a later date. Looking forward to playing Torchlight 2, the more fitting successor to Diablo 2… Expand
  52. Mastercube
    May 16, 2012
    1
    Es una lastima que este juego tenga tanta cantidad de problemas en su día de lanzamiento. El volver el juego once tiene buenas ventajas como jugar tu partida desde cualquier equipo, pero e no poder jugar fuera de línea va a traer una gran dependencia de que tan bien estén los servidores. S decir, si en dos años les da por apagar losEs una lastima que este juego tenga tanta cantidad de problemas en su día de lanzamiento. El volver el juego once tiene buenas ventajas como jugar tu partida desde cualquier equipo, pero e no poder jugar fuera de línea va a traer una gran dependencia de que tan bien estén los servidores. S decir, si en dos años les da por apagar los servidores, no podremos volver a jugarlo… Expand
  53. zorak
    May 16, 2012
    1
    Game dont work man. Whats worse is that it seems fairly fun and addictive, kinda ruined when you can play for about an hour and the servers go down. From my count Ive had approximately 4 interruptions in about 6 hours of play over 2 days. Im sure there have been many more for others.
    The online only is frankly ridiculous for a single player game, and having latency in a point/twitch    Game dont work man. Whats worse is that it seems fairly fun and addictive, kinda ruined when you can play for about an hour and the servers go down. From my count Ive had approximately 4 interruptions in about 6 hours of play over 2 days. Im sure there have been many more for others.
    The online only is frankly ridiculous for a single player game, and having latency in a point/twitch game like this is just awful.    … Expand
  54. Nexus141
    May 16, 2012
    9
    Diablo 3 is a solid game, No doubt about it, I really enjoyed playing Diablo 3 post release, even though there are some controversy within Blizzard's post release of Diablo 3, but when you start playing it error free, you will find yourself playing a game that will make you dunk dozens of hours into. The feel that it will give it to you while raiding every single dungeon is priceless, theDiablo 3 is a solid game, No doubt about it, I really enjoyed playing Diablo 3 post release, even though there are some controversy within Blizzard's post release of Diablo 3, but when you start playing it error free, you will find yourself playing a game that will make you dunk dozens of hours into. The feel that it will give it to you while raiding every single dungeon is priceless, the new revamped system is somewhat weird to me at first. But since it has Diablo on the title, I willingly forgiven it and pressed on to play it more. I love the game, and playing as a monk started my journey to save the world once more. Blizzard has nailed it again. Congratulations!… Expand
  55. Kapous
    May 16, 2012
    3
    Disappointed, where are my attribute and skill point, unable to build a unique character (everyone end up with identical character), has always been half the fun building your own bad ass (Auto skill and attributes :-( ). Feels more like a build for console hack and slash, with some preset abilities. If I wanted to play WoW I would have.
  56. Kaehl0311
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Servers are finally working and this game is amazing. I'm going to be playing this for months, if not years. The gameplay is fast and action packed, the story is really cool and the graphics are pretty, while still keeping true to the Diablo series.
  57. Ghostm3
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Bunch of whiners. Oh no! The servers are down!!! Why can't I play a game I bought, its my money GARBLEGARGBLEGARBLE. Seriously, 99% of you are retarded. The gaming market has been heading towards consistent on-line play for the past decade, companies like Blizzard enable on-line play mechanics to better the game. Diablo 2 was an absolute borefest in single player, the true heart and soulBunch of whiners. Oh no! The servers are down!!! Why can't I play a game I bought, its my money GARBLEGARGBLEGARBLE. Seriously, 99% of you are retarded. The gaming market has been heading towards consistent on-line play for the past decade, companies like Blizzard enable on-line play mechanics to better the game. Diablo 2 was an absolute borefest in single player, the true heart and soul of D2 lied in its multiplayer, any decent d2 player would know that. All of you look in the mirror and then compare yourself to a piece of turd. Have any of you actually played an MMO on release date? Can you possibly comprehend the amount of effort required in server stability when a smackfest of millions of dip***** such as yourself log in at the same time? There is no true preparation for anything of the sorts unless the actually test it first hand. "But that's what the Beta is for!!!" No you moronic imp, the beta cannot possibly test how millions of players around the world would affect the servers. Do you know how much money blizzard pours into its server architecture? Go look at world of warcraft server farms, then repeatedly smash your head against the wall. Grow up you rats, go off to call of duty or your torchlight. I played torchlight 1 and that game bored me to tears. To those out there unsure about this game, then piss off, leave this game to the true diablo community who have any sense of what a game ''launch'' involves. Name one other company as dedicated as Blizzard in resolving all issues as soon as possible. Name one. Bethesda? Ha, funny. Morons.
    By the way, to the turds saying OMFG D2 was way more L337, no stats OMFGGBWIFE. Shut up, everyone in d2 had the exact same builds over and over again. Its stupid, a waste of time and required no true ''skill'' mechanics. Now you actually need to do **** to survive, crowd control, dps output, tanking, healing, the holy trinity of multiplayer RPG's, finally some tactics involved rather than rolling my head across the keyboard and seemingly ''pwning''.    … Expand
  58. chatfarci
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I have paid for a game and can not even start a single player!? What exactly is on that disc?! It is a sick joke... Give my money and wasted time back!
  59. naw1088
    May 16, 2012
    0
    OH AND I WISH I COULD STAY ON LONG ENOUGH TO PLAY THE GAME I JUST BOUGHT BUT I KEEP GETTING ERRORS AND GETTING KICKED OFF. ERROR 0340490599090393 IM TIRED OF IT. SERIOUSLY BLIZZARD YOU NEED TO MERGE WITH STUDIO 38 AND HELP CURT SCHILLING AND R.A. SALVATORE MAKE A GOOD QUALITY GAME BC WITH THE ORIGINAL GANGSTERS OF BLIZZARD GONE, YOU GUYS ARE TALENTLESS NOBODY NERDS AND NEED TO KILLOH AND I WISH I COULD STAY ON LONG ENOUGH TO PLAY THE GAME I JUST BOUGHT BUT I KEEP GETTING ERRORS AND GETTING KICKED OFF. ERROR 0340490599090393 IM TIRED OF IT. SERIOUSLY BLIZZARD YOU NEED TO MERGE WITH STUDIO 38 AND HELP CURT SCHILLING AND R.A. SALVATORE MAKE A GOOD QUALITY GAME BC WITH THE ORIGINAL GANGSTERS OF BLIZZARD GONE, YOU GUYS ARE TALENTLESS NOBODY NERDS AND NEED TO KILL YOURSELF. DIABLO 2 GRAPHICS HONESTLY ALMOST LOOK BETTER THAN D3... THERE IS MORE FLUIDITY TO THEM... ITS RIDICULOUS but yeah thats what i have to say… Expand
  60. Kazryv
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Who cares if you need to be online to play this game... it's 2012, if you don't have a decent enough internet connection to be connected (or tether) then you should spend money on your net connection before games. That said, the game is decent, it's a fun little hack and slash game. Giving a 10 because of all the 0's from people complaining about the online requirement and day one issues.
  61. callousti
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Des mise à jours à gogo, on sait quand ça commence, mais on ne sait jamais quand cela fini ! Bravo Blizzard, aucun support, rien du tout. Et bien sur on paye pour ça !
  62. troop5
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Wow. I just can't believe how blizzard has fallen so far from grace. I used to buy all their games, starting with the original warcraft. I think they've been in mmo-land for so long they don't even remember what made the original diablos great in the first place.

    Goodbye blizzard, it was good while it lasted.
  63. Ksi
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Angry enough to finally sign up for a metacritic account and post.
    I am always online. It is Blizzard who is not online. The game is completely unplayable with those hiccups.
    Torchlight 2 - Come out soon so I can play with you without so many headaches.

    Returning the copy to the store - cannot play game. Might try it again later.
    Suppose artwork on login screen was nice.
  64. Zethell
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Average Hack'n Slash game, but a really bad Diablo game.
    Complete failure, and the user reviews speaks for itself.
    What bothers me the most, is the game itself, not the login difficulties. Below average graphics, pretty nice soundtrack, but HORRIBLE voice acting. Poor story, there is no Diablo feel to the game at all. No RPG elements, such as character levling, it's all automated.    Average Hack'n Slash game, but a really bad Diablo game.
    Complete failure, and the user reviews speaks for itself.

    What bothers me the most, is the game itself, not the login difficulties.

    Below average graphics, pretty nice soundtrack, but HORRIBLE voice acting.
    Poor story, there is no Diablo feel to the game at all.
    No RPG elements, such as character levling, it's all automated.

    (0/10) DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS, wait for a crack/private server!    … Expand
  65. Mogovski
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Diablo 3 is so boring you would have more fun at a bingo hall. Also the connection problems at launch are awful and show how incompetent Blizzard is. The graphics in game are also not close to what a Diablo game should look like
  66. evilegg370
    May 16, 2012
    4
    After a decade of waiting, Diablo III finally crawled out of the hell and invade our beloved Sanctuary again. I gave up the PC gaming long time ago since I owned three consoles at the same time and was pretty occupied by work. However, the good old memory of Diablo II still drives me order the sequel. Installation looks decent and reminds me lots of good old days. However, the messageAfter a decade of waiting, Diablo III finally crawled out of the hell and invade our beloved Sanctuary again. I gave up the PC gaming long time ago since I owned three consoles at the same time and was pretty occupied by work. However, the good old memory of Diablo II still drives me order the sequel. Installation looks decent and reminds me lots of good old days. However, the message "Error 317002" haunted me for consecutive two night before I finally entered the world Sanctuary. "Big launch" they said, "It happens all the time", they said. "DRM is the trend", they said. Alright, I will just take what it is since I haven't played PC game for a while and Blizzard has taken my money. Surprising, I fell asleep twice during my first play in Act 1. The graph and character look great and the music is pleasing, but I just fell this is not the same game I played a decade ago. Skill trees are taken away and skill slots are overly simplified. Even though Blizzard moved several ideas from WoW to this sequel, I am just not inspired or excited. I removed the game from my computer on the 3rd day after launch without second thought. I wonder if I am too old to appreciate the new concepts or maybe I am too picky. Who knows. Anyways, if you look forward to finding old good time from this game, you might be disappointed but if you are WoW addicted and have lots of money, purchase it right away to enjoy similar entertainment.… Expand
  67. stuwags
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I have been a Blizzard fan for a very long time. Warcraft II, Starcraft, Starcraft II, and the whole diablo series. I always bought their games because I knew they stood for quality. Not anymore. Diablo III looks like a game that should have been released 5 years ago, and plays even worse than II or I. The game doesn't allow me to feel like I'm personalizing my character, and they seemedI have been a Blizzard fan for a very long time. Warcraft II, Starcraft, Starcraft II, and the whole diablo series. I always bought their games because I knew they stood for quality. Not anymore. Diablo III looks like a game that should have been released 5 years ago, and plays even worse than II or I. The game doesn't allow me to feel like I'm personalizing my character, and they seemed to overlook far too many things. This is the type of game that Blizzard should have killed and started over again. Sure, it may gross 3-4 million sales this year. I also won't buy their games without reading reviews anymore. Blizzard now feels like an average game developer to me, and that is because they released a product that sucks. If I could return it, I would. Of course, this review ignores the DRM issues, which many more people are upset about.… Expand
  68. mademperor
    May 16, 2012
    1
    Myself and my wife paid a total of $120 for this game and have been able to play once thus far for about 45min until they took the server down right before we got to the boss. Don't waste your $
  69. forlani
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Awesome game besides the launch problems. It's has the same addictive feel as the first two games. It's all about that loot and i can't get enough. Goodbye life!
  70. Junghova
    May 16, 2012
    7
    I think that Diablo 3 is a decent game. I can see why so many people are peeved (DRM, lack of character customization, etc), but I guess the thing that really stood out from me is how much it borrows from World of Warcraft - like during development someone said "what can we take from WoW that to add to the features since we cannot come up with anything". The achievements, the gearI think that Diablo 3 is a decent game. I can see why so many people are peeved (DRM, lack of character customization, etc), but I guess the thing that really stood out from me is how much it borrows from World of Warcraft - like during development someone said "what can we take from WoW that to add to the features since we cannot come up with anything". The achievements, the gear colors, the upcoming arena pvp, etc. I am just surprised you can't be a Panda in this...… Expand
  71. Thatchipotle
    May 16, 2012
    8
    I think this game for a lot of people like BF3 was for me, when BF3 released I had all these expectations on how it was going to be the best Fps ever and it would revolutionize Fps games as a whole. Boy was I wrong, and I say that because I think a lot of the bad scores people are giving is because they had so many different expectations and so many of them were so high that the game couldI think this game for a lot of people like BF3 was for me, when BF3 released I had all these expectations on how it was going to be the best Fps ever and it would revolutionize Fps games as a whole. Boy was I wrong, and I say that because I think a lot of the bad scores people are giving is because they had so many different expectations and so many of them were so high that the game could NEVER live up to what they wanted. I don't think this game deserves a such bad scores but it also doesn't deserve a 10 simply because of the always on DRM which is absolute crap.
    I have about 15 hours logged in this game been playing around with the wizard, and although I was a D1, and D2 fan I think this is a great installment in the series. The voice acting and visuals could certainly be toned up a great bit but that's something i can look past. Overall I think this is a good game with a 1 large flaw, an absolutely HORRID launch.    … Expand
  72. Burglekut
    May 16, 2012
    8
    Having played D1 and D2, launch night for D3 felt like Christmas morning did when I was 12. I had not been that excited for a game in a long time. I suffered the install and server errors as everyone else, and truthfully, it was not that big of a deal. As of now all of those issues have been fixed, or you can find the info needed on Blizzards support site to get you up and running. I haveHaving played D1 and D2, launch night for D3 felt like Christmas morning did when I was 12. I had not been that excited for a game in a long time. I suffered the install and server errors as everyone else, and truthfully, it was not that big of a deal. As of now all of those issues have been fixed, or you can find the info needed on Blizzards support site to get you up and running. I have a friend that has found out how to run it on Ubuntu already as well. I think the beginning of the game is slow, which if very friendly to new comers to the series. When it comes to customization, there are many ways to make your character feel like your own. At higher levels you have to choose what abilities you will use to bring the pain to the hosts of Hell, so not all Barbarians will be running around with a whirlwind all the time. Plus I love the fact that if I don't feel like some skills are working, I can change it up and figure out what works for me. Customization options are endless depending on the gear you use. If you want to stack an attribute, then level up your blacksmith and make a bunch of rare items until you get what you are looking for, or head to the AH. Who cares if I can't choose to distribute a few "skill points" every level? That just slows down the fun of bashing 20 hellions skulls to a pile of mush. Graphics are a non issue. I have a powerful computer running 2 video cards. The game at max settings is not using all the resources available, but it still looks great. Torchlight's graphics are not spectacular, but they don't need to be for the genre to be fun. I really like the artwork, and environments. The sound does a great job of drawing you in. When I got to act two, I had a feeling of vertigo at first because of the environment, so I think they did a great job there. I do not think the lack of "next generation" graphics is a deal breaker for this game. It is not like they need to be using the latest unreal engine. I have have a Barbarian to level 22, and I can't wait to get back on. I find D3 a more than great title to share the Diablo name. I would not wait for the starter version on this one.… Expand
  73. Mobiuss
    May 16, 2012
    3
    So I may update this review in the future...
    However, that said THE Launch was terrible... We all know this and Blizzard should have done better. Once I was able to actually get into the game it actually seemed pretty decent except the Frame rate of
  74. Ezzaron
    May 16, 2012
    10
    everyone here who is saying that this game is bad is just in a bad mood because he is addicted to the computer and couldnt play diablo 3 so he needs to flame. shut up scrubs you got no idea about this game you are just bad players nothing else play wow or whatever u think is worth to play and dont noob around on our awesome diablo 3 servers kiddies
  75. iamthewizard2
    May 16, 2012
    0
    very dissapointed blizzard. i was once a very loyal fan of you. but ever since starcraft 2 there has been a missing spark about your games. starcraft 2 had poor voice acting, poor story and the characters seem hollow and empty. diablo 3 on the otherhand felt more like a WoW title with the diablo 3 brand superglued to it. the lack of gothic feel, the cartoony character models, lack ofvery dissapointed blizzard. i was once a very loyal fan of you. but ever since starcraft 2 there has been a missing spark about your games. starcraft 2 had poor voice acting, poor story and the characters seem hollow and empty. diablo 3 on the otherhand felt more like a WoW title with the diablo 3 brand superglued to it. the lack of gothic feel, the cartoony character models, lack of stat point allocation and set unlocks of skills combined with the linear progression is highly dissapointing. i guess this is what you get when blizzard north go packing.… Expand
  76. frett
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Ugh! Total ripoff....gameplay is decent but completely irrelevant because you can't play offline. I am often in locations with my laptop WHERE I DON'T HAVE INTERNET!

    Blizzard had 11-12 years to get this right, and they chose to screw it up with a DRM scheme that punishes the paying customers. FAIL!!!!
  77. Captain_jonno
    May 16, 2012
    5
    Finding it hard to play with fairy land version of 2002 graphics. The immersion of the graphics to a game style as diablo is pretty key. Pretty sad when the richest company cant even work that out. I saw make another warcraft (not wow) and bring it back to your fans. Grow a brain over there
  78. payne4evr
    May 16, 2012
    0
    requiring internet dependence was a poor judgement call. poor planning. so disgusted, i went out of my way to sign up here and get the point across. it's sad. it's almost as bad as crowding on wow launch, but worse. what happened to a game working out of the box?
  79. joe4324
    May 16, 2012
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS. The DRM is unacceptable. Blizzard apparently thinks that we really want to be playing WOW even though we bought Diablo III, one of my favorite single player and LAN games. Notice I said LAN, because its missing. Apparently the company that started the LAN party wants to kill it because they can't figure out how to cash in on it. Right now 12 years later, I can fireDO NOT BUY THIS. The DRM is unacceptable. Blizzard apparently thinks that we really want to be playing WOW even though we bought Diablo III, one of my favorite single player and LAN games. Notice I said LAN, because its missing. Apparently the company that started the LAN party wants to kill it because they can't figure out how to cash in on it. Right now 12 years later, I can fire up Diablo 1, and play a enjoyable single player or LAN experience with my family. Do you think that your $60.00 is going to give you this free in 7 let alone 10 years? Seeing how money hungry Blizzard has become saddens me. Because of the DRM you will loose your right to play this game, even SINGLE PLAYER the moment they decide they've milked it for every bloody cent and they pull the plug on the servers. Blizzard you have lost me forever, May you slide into the abyss of unprofitably. You have failed to innovate and change the paradigm of gaming despite your unbelievable success and resources. May the next Minecraft and other True innovators bury you.… Expand
  80. jcbl
    May 16, 2012
    0
    The requirement of internet connection to play at all would've been fine had the servers did not disconnect or go down. Can barely play a long session without a server error. Bitterly disappointed and frustrated with what looks like a really fun game - too bad I can't have sustained game play. Shame Activision. Shame Blizzard.
  81. JAlexWarr
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I wanted a sequel that built upon all that Diablo 2 did well - not a crappier World of Warcraft. All the same critiques here: no offline, no RPG elements, mandated skill increases, choppy performance. All that aside, it just doesn't play well and it has critically compromised the single player experience. I didn't buy this so that I could join a guild, have an auction house, and get phatI wanted a sequel that built upon all that Diablo 2 did well - not a crappier World of Warcraft. All the same critiques here: no offline, no RPG elements, mandated skill increases, choppy performance. All that aside, it just doesn't play well and it has critically compromised the single player experience. I didn't buy this so that I could join a guild, have an auction house, and get phat lewtz. Even if I had, this game wouldn't have delivered.… Expand
  82. SteamConvert
    May 16, 2012
    2
    It is Diablo III. No matter what you get out of the other reviews, it is a great hack and slasher and my favorite since Titan Quest. It's a lot of fun to play (when you can play it) and the skill system is pretty well done. I will say that the game seems to be (at least on my first playthrough) stingy with good loot and it probably won't get as many replays out of me as it could have.It is Diablo III. No matter what you get out of the other reviews, it is a great hack and slasher and my favorite since Titan Quest. It's a lot of fun to play (when you can play it) and the skill system is pretty well done. I will say that the game seems to be (at least on my first playthrough) stingy with good loot and it probably won't get as many replays out of me as it could have. Sound is great, spells look great and feel great. All that being said I regret my purchase because this game is not worth $60. The RMAH and always on DRM (that prevents legal purchasers from playing) is patently anti-consumer and has bumped Blizz out of my personal pantheon of greats. This should have been distributed F2P because it is monetized like a MOBA and you have no real ownership at the end of the day. Buy on sale.… Expand
  83. Tann66
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Due to this game being online only, its such a piece of **** **** No one was able to get in a great day of playing yesterday due to their stupid piece of **** **** server overloads. Blizzard didn't realize that every fan of Diablo 2 has been anxiously waiting for Diablo 3 for 12 years? After paying $60, not one person was able to even fully enjoy this game on opening day while playingDue to this game being online only, its such a piece of **** **** No one was able to get in a great day of playing yesterday due to their stupid piece of **** **** server overloads. Blizzard didn't realize that every fan of Diablo 2 has been anxiously waiting for Diablo 3 for 12 years? After paying $60, not one person was able to even fully enjoy this game on opening day while playing single player.................why? Oh because you have to even be on the battle.net server to play by yourself...................by yourself. **** Blizzard. **** constant internet connection. **** Mother ****ers.… Expand
  84. Joelyyyy
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Constantly online DRM is a horrible choice.
    Servers have been unreliable and single player has been laggy.
    Blizzard has done a great job of gaining the confidence and respect of gamers for year, it will be a shame to see that lost.
  85. Timber
    May 16, 2012
    4
    huge disappointment, and an unworthy sequel.. no more skill points to distribute, no more attribute points to distribute, skills unlock automatically as you level up.
    Legalized gold selling, pay-to-win, WoW inspired skills, cheesy text, cliché, uninspired dialog, story and scenes.
    DRM that requires you to be constanly online LEVEL 60 CAP Surely to be raised to 70,80,90 and so    huge disappointment, and an unworthy sequel.. no more skill points to distribute, no more attribute points to distribute, skills unlock automatically as you level up.
    Legalized gold selling, pay-to-win, WoW inspired skills, cheesy text, cliché, uninspired dialog, story and scenes.
    DRM that requires you to be constanly online LEVEL 60 CAP Surely to be raised to 70,80,90 and so on with yearly expansions that consists of cut content for only another $60.

    Also I know for a fact blizzard datamines WoW players, so I probably was too with D3. Now just what do they feel so entitled to take from players?...    … Expand
  86. andba836
    May 16, 2012
    2
    The first impression: This game looks awesome! I played it for 15 minutes before having to move on. Next session was terribly different, then the horrible lag showed it's ugly face and the game became unplayable. I believe that this will be corrected over time, but i would like my money back. This game (server based drm) is unfinished. If heads aren't rolling on Blizzard, i would beThe first impression: This game looks awesome! I played it for 15 minutes before having to move on. Next session was terribly different, then the horrible lag showed it's ugly face and the game became unplayable. I believe that this will be corrected over time, but i would like my money back. This game (server based drm) is unfinished. If heads aren't rolling on Blizzard, i would be surprised. Very disappointed.… Expand
  87. bigmanda
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Awesome game. Engaging narrative and very high production value. While the skill system and character customization is very different from the previous games, it is a refreshing new look on the action RPG genre. The normal mode is very fun and as soon as you start doing the harder difficulties it becomes very challenging and rewards teamwork and skill.

    The only issues with the game so    Awesome game. Engaging narrative and very high production value. While the skill system and character customization is very different from the previous games, it is a refreshing new look on the action RPG genre. The normal mode is very fun and as soon as you start doing the harder difficulties it becomes very challenging and rewards teamwork and skill.

    The only issues with the game so far are the battle.net stability issues during launch and some minor annoyances with the skill UI.    … Expand
  88. Csory
    May 16, 2012
    0
    They ruined the game with the online DRM. There are just too many things that can go wrong - internet connection, server availability, lagging - and they go wrong. Once paid for and installed a "solo playable' game as a bare minimum I expect to be able to play it anytime and anywhere. Blizzard broke it badly.
  89. toddacoco
    May 16, 2012
    8
    When you can get connected the game is pretty cool. Especially if you are long time fan of the franchise. I just wish I could consistently connect. I may post an updated review later after I can get more play time. I bought the collector's edition and have to admit I was pissed on launch not being able to play for the first 24 hours or so. Here is hoping I like it more next week.
  90. Judicator
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Graphics are terrible, ridiculous to think that it took 10+ years for this complete and utter pile of garbage. Blizzards motto to "release when its ready" is clearly broken with this game. Half of it is already missing as it is! Customization is nonexistent. FATE a free game that came on my computer is better than this. Spell effects look like they are straight out of the 1990's.
  91. Farseli
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I'd give it a one if I could play, but I can't because I don't have stable enough internet for SINGLE PLAYER. Weird. Pretty sure I shouldn't have to communicate with anything else if I never want to. Game in the box should be all self-contained if I'm not buying an MMO which this certainly isn't. And even if my internet is working? The servers aren't. So great job shipping a useless pieceI'd give it a one if I could play, but I can't because I don't have stable enough internet for SINGLE PLAYER. Weird. Pretty sure I shouldn't have to communicate with anything else if I never want to. Game in the box should be all self-contained if I'm not buying an MMO which this certainly isn't. And even if my internet is working? The servers aren't. So great job shipping a useless piece of half-game. Maybe I'll care again when there is an off-line mode. Stardock released a Gamer Bill of Rights a few years ago that we should all be following here! In this case, number 9 on the list.

    9. Gamers shall have the right to demand that a single-player game not force them to be connected to the internet every time they wish to play.    … Expand
  92. arkantos
    May 16, 2012
    0
    They want to transform D3 into WoW. Why i just can't buy the game and play singleplayer off-line, like i did with D2-LOD? When $$$ is >> than everything, **** like this happens. 1. Offline players does not want play online.
    2. Online players does not want offline players play with them.
    3. Offline players are obligated to play online, bacause Blizzard does not get happy with the money i    They want to transform D3 into WoW. Why i just can't buy the game and play singleplayer off-line, like i did with D2-LOD? When $$$ is >> than everything, **** like this happens. 1. Offline players does not want play online.
    2. Online players does not want offline players play with them.
    3. Offline players are obligated to play online, bacause Blizzard does not get happy with the money i would spend at the DVD, they want more, they want persuade me to pay for a premium account and **** like this
    4. Servers gets overloaded.
    5. No one plays (specially the "periphery" of the world, that is less important)

    So, if i want to play D3 in future, for nostalgy or any other reason, i simply just can't?

    **** you BLIZZARD. **** the retards who spent real money in "unique ultra mega rare sword of shit".
    I just want buy the Game and play, with or without aa internet connection.

    Long live to PIRACY!
    I just    … Expand
  93. Madroxmultiply
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Wow everyone is trolling here.

    I found it excellent. Easy to pick up and play. Levelling is rewarding because you get new runes all the time. Gear is GOD in this game and it feels awesome getting something with the right stats for you. You can customize or craft gear through artisans in the game... Or if you wanna spend then you can just go the auction house. Lots of good stuff there.    Wow everyone is trolling here.

    I found it excellent. Easy to pick up and play. Levelling is rewarding because you get new runes all the time. Gear is GOD in this game and it feels awesome getting something with the right stats for you. You can customize or craft gear through artisans in the game... Or if you wanna spend then you can just go the auction house. Lots of good stuff there.

    Story and cutscenes were top notch. Some of the voice acting could have been done better. Biggest complaint is from the online component where the servers can go down, and I get lag spikes from time to time. But it's still a great game really, and it was well worth the wait for me.    … Expand
  94. Neikei
    May 16, 2012
    10
    I just can't believe what I have to read here! Half of the 0 points reviews seem to be copied off each other. And all the reasons: " I've beaten the game in 8 hours / 4 hours / 3 hours". Are you liars or high? Did you play the starter edition? Even with a twink mage, knewing exactly what to to, I "rushed" Act I in 4 hours. And after that it starts to get hard!

    "Unworthy sequel", "lame    I just can't believe what I have to read here! Half of the 0 points reviews seem to be copied off each other. And all the reasons: " I've beaten the game in 8 hours / 4 hours / 3 hours". Are you liars or high? Did you play the starter edition? Even with a twink mage, knewing exactly what to to, I "rushed" Act I in 4 hours. And after that it starts to get hard!

    "Unworthy sequel", "lame story": Act I alone has more surprises, dialogue and background info than the hole D2! Maybe your memory is a bit blurred. And yes: I played D1 and D2 and loved both.

    Technical issues: Come on, it's day one of the most-preordered game ever. Sure, they might have underestimated the mass of players, but they seem to manage now at least halfwy decent. But all the people in the forum crying about fraud, refund and class action obviously never witnessed any launch process.

    Graphics: It's an artistic decision, not a technical error! And it is dark, moody and bloody gory, what more do you want? Ultra-realistic chars with bump-mapping and customizable noses and hair? What for? You want to annihilate masses of monsters, not play the Sims! And it looks worse than D2? Get glasses! Did you play it recently?

    Pay-to-win: Are you serious? Every jackass in ANY game can buy his way to win. And Blizzard just wants in on the share. And they dont offer any equip on their own, the just let people sell their stuff. No added items, just what was regularly dropped. What is the problem? If uber-item A gets dropped and is sold from player X to Y - what do you care? There will be no eSport PVP. And there will be no "character-selling", so shut up you morons.

    Skills, attributes: I don't cry over the old system. Forcing a player to invest another 100 hours, just because he spent some attributes wrong or chose the wrong skills is just cruel and a time sink. If you think, that it is some kind of merit, that's you're problem, but I have a real life and I don't want to waste my time on re-rolling. And D2 had only a few viable builds, which everyone copied off each other. In D3 you can at least experiment without penalty and they kept the interest in every skill alive with the different runes. So every skill has a potential to be used in the endgame, not only a few. SUre, there are no freaky extreme builds possible right now, but in D2 they weren't also until D2X und runewords. Who knows, what Blizz plans for D3X.

    DRM: I'm not a fan, but this is the age we live in. Get used to it! At least, the don't mess in your system and kernel layer like EA, but just require online. And yes, it's a coop game! Always was, so grow a pair. And it will put an end to duping and PVP killbots and whatnot. So I am happy about storing my char on their servers. Who needs LAN? Do you seriously want to schlepp everybody's PC into one place like the old times?

    Is it divinity in cans? Probably not. Is it a fun and addictive game? Hell yeah! As fun as D2? Equal, if not more for me.

    In the end, I would have given it a 9 of 10, but since there are some many unfair 0 out there, just because people are pissed off by technical issues or disappointed by their ridiculously high expectations, a 100 of 10 seems appropriate.

    Damn it, reading these reviews really got me worked up, an now it is 5am.    … Expand
  95. Sabretooth
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I'm so pissed & dissapointed that i don't know what to say.. not recommended for those whom wanting to acquire it.. I'd rather play D2.. what a waste..
  96. Delevi
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Activision Blizzard has failed to design their game properly.
    If you can get past the flaws of the game (legalized gold selling via their auction house, etc) -- there's the hard fact that their servers have to be up for me to play the game -- even in single player.

    I'm asking for a refund. If I don't get one, I'm denying the charges to my credit card. Goodbye, Bliz.
  97. adelheid
    May 16, 2012
    0
    This game won't have an offline mode, which means it's no different from an mmorpg like WoW. You might as well call it World of Diablo. Obvious intent from Blizzard to milk their fanbase. Dark Souls PC edition is a much better game.
  98. Fatalbutter
    May 16, 2012
    9
    I was a big Diablo II fan 12 years ago, and I have waited for this title for a long time. But after reading all negative user reviews about this game, I almost dropped this much anticipated title. Besides the expected launch day server issues (which I did expected Blizzard to be better about), the biggest legitimate sounding complaints I saw that people were bringing up over and overI was a big Diablo II fan 12 years ago, and I have waited for this title for a long time. But after reading all negative user reviews about this game, I almost dropped this much anticipated title. Besides the expected launch day server issues (which I did expected Blizzard to be better about), the biggest legitimate sounding complaints I saw that people were bringing up over and over were:

    1. Streamlined Stat leveling, every character will have the same end build, not as customizable friendly.
    2. Short story game (people claiming the story mode lasting only anywhere from 2 to 8 hours)
    3. Cartoonish art style, not dark fantasy like the previous games were.
    4. Pay to win auction houses cheapening the game.

    Well I decided to get the game in the end and see check the validity of these complaints, and let me tell you right now, they are for the most part unfounded.

    1. The abilities have been streamlined a bit, in the sense that you can no longer choose which abilities to pick when you level up, and you also do not distribute stat points for your character. I originally thought this would be a big grip for me in this game, cause I loose the ability to focus on particular builds and thus play style. I have found that this is not the case. With each ability came the options of augmenting them with different rune stones. These aren't stat boasting number effects, but legitimate ability changes, I still felt unique playing my wizard class with other wizards in my group, going for a tankier defensive setup with crystal shelled diamond skin, orbiting arcane orbs, and wave of force compared with my friend choosing a artillery striker setup. Throw in the different loots, and even aesthetic clothing dye and banner customization, you can totally feel unique and different if you want to.

    2. The short story thing I feel is hands down not true. I am a bit more completionist when it comes to checking all the treasure and breaking all the containers for loot then your average player, but there is no way you will finish this game in less then 8 hours unless you are straight up running from point A to point B without stopping or doing anything in between. I finished Act I and am mid Act II right now, and I have clocked probably ard 12 hours in this game thus far. There is a lot of meat in this game, especially if you are willing to explore a bit.

    3. In terms of art, I think Blizzard did not disappoint. I thought it would be a complete WoW fest, it is not. Yes, the characters and world are more exaggeratedly proportioned then representational realism and are more "colorful". But honestly, it did not distract from the experience for me at all. At no time in the game did I go, oh that looks like too friendly or too kiddy for a mature game. There is so much polish in this thing, especially when it comes to visual effects. Enemies will die differently depending on the attacks you used, burning to a crisp when you use lightning bolts, or have limbs and heads fly off when you chop them with swords. Large columns will crumple down when you hit them, dealing damage to enemies, and everything just feels very very smooth.

    4. In terms of the real money auction house, I cannot really say cause its not open yet. But its my opinion, that you the player, play this game to have fun. If you want to spend real money to stomp bots and that's how you have fun, fine with me, I will still enjoy the game because the reward is the journey toward achieving self imposed goals. Whether Blizzard is cashing in with this move or not, does not augment or hinder my ability to enjoy this game.

    But, don't take my word for any of this, if you are curious about this game, pick up a demo or guest pass or something. Don't take other people's word for it, try it yourself and see. I did, and I am glad I did.    … Expand
  99. Norseman
    May 16, 2012
    4
    A very sad continuation of the Diablo franchise. The visual design evokes thoughts of a better game, Torchlight. In the Diablo verse though, that just doesn't work. The game becomes a visual parody of its previous installments and setting. The cartoonish style only serves to ruin any of the oppressive feelings it tries to conjure in deep dungeons and completely removes any feeling ofA very sad continuation of the Diablo franchise. The visual design evokes thoughts of a better game, Torchlight. In the Diablo verse though, that just doesn't work. The game becomes a visual parody of its previous installments and setting. The cartoonish style only serves to ruin any of the oppressive feelings it tries to conjure in deep dungeons and completely removes any feeling of threat when you face those cute little giant demon bosses. What could have been a visceral experience is now a slightly gory children's show. I'll give the animations a nod, though. They seem to be top notch and indicative of the quality we could have gotten elsewhere too.

    I won't speak much about the sound. It's quite good and holds its own.

    The gameplay however... oh dear the gameplay. I don't know how to say this without my brain trying to herniate itself. They managed to dumb down Diablo. I didn't know it was even possible. One of the simplest and most straightforwards games in the world got dumbed down to anancephalic levels. They have completely removed stat allocation and skilltrees. You don't make a single choice throughout the entire game. Every skill, every rune, every slot and everything is handed to you as you level up. No choices to make, nothing. They try to make it seem to matter by restricting you to only using six at a time but when you can exchange the skills and runes in seconds it becomes completely worthless. A level 30 Wizard will be exactly the same as every last level 30 wizard out there. Every Barbarian is the same as all other Barbarians and nothing will distinguish you from the rest except how much money you've spent on the auction house. Blizzard once set the standard for Hack n Slash. Now they lowered the bar until it was just discarded entirely in favor of a pillow on the ground. The game is now too easy, too short, too dumbed down and frankly too bright and fluffy. This is not Diablo. Blizzard has failed us.

    Pay 2 Win. Insane always-on DRM. Completely dumbed down gameplay. Cartoonish style. A hideous game.    … Expand
  100. IronVarmint
    May 16, 2012
    5
    I keep seeing garbage about 'setting the bar high' and other nonsense. First off, it is too easy, and I'm not going to be the only one saying that. Second, it's boring. Enemies throw nothing new at you. Third, there are limited combinations. Supposedly it gets harder the second time through and even harder the third time. But honestly, what's the point if the only thing that differsI keep seeing garbage about 'setting the bar high' and other nonsense. First off, it is too easy, and I'm not going to be the only one saying that. Second, it's boring. Enemies throw nothing new at you. Third, there are limited combinations. Supposedly it gets harder the second time through and even harder the third time. But honestly, what's the point if the only thing that differs is more HP?… Expand
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#12 Best PC Game of 2012
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 86
  3. Negative: 1 out of 86
  1. Thunderbolt
    Aug 31, 2012
    90
    My one major complaint is that the game never feels very difficult, especially on Normal. There are frustrating moments, hordes of baddies, and increasing difficulty levels, but the same feeling of utter defeat never really happens as it did in the past.
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  2. Hyper Magazine
    Jul 18, 2012
    80
    For all the game's missteps, though, you certainly can't accuse Blizzard of phoning it in - if anything, the game suffers from the tendency to try a little to hard at times to evolve the design. [Aug 2012, p.61]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jul 3, 2012
    80
    When it works, Diablo III is the best of the Diablo games. When it doesn't, all it does is make you mad. [July 2012, p.54]
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