Diablo III

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 10199 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 1,570 out of 10199
  3. Negative: 5,711 out of 10199
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  1. Chapperz
    May 15, 2012
    0
    So i get the game today and the servers are full so ive just paid £30 to not be able to play a game. Brilliant...classic blizzard, no doubt i wont be able to play the game for the next week due to server instability. Just another example of DRM ruining everything for the gaming community led by blizzard! Also the beta was uninspiring and boring, im hoping that the game willSo i get the game today and the servers are full so ive just paid £30 to not be able to play a game. Brilliant...classic blizzard, no doubt i wont be able to play the game for the next week due to server instability. Just another example of DRM ruining everything for the gaming community led by blizzard! Also the beta was uninspiring and boring, im hoping that the game will change my view but so far its putting up a rather poor attempt… Expand
  2. CRZDCARNEY
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Horrible, I can't believe it took 12 years to make this game. Not to mention the fact that they failed miserably on the launch day. Frequent downtime, the DRM software that keeps you online, etc... the graphics are good for about 6 years go. Very similar to WoW, lack of customization. Typical blizzard game where they promise you a bunch of stuff, it crashes, then they say more featuresHorrible, I can't believe it took 12 years to make this game. Not to mention the fact that they failed miserably on the launch day. Frequent downtime, the DRM software that keeps you online, etc... the graphics are good for about 6 years go. Very similar to WoW, lack of customization. Typical blizzard game where they promise you a bunch of stuff, it crashes, then they say more features are coming soon. Again they took 12 years to half ass a game!… Expand
  3. browbeat
    May 15, 2012
    0
    HORRIBLE AWFUL GAME. doesn't work. Isn't worth the money you pay for it and the campaign is way too short. Only a fool would buy this game. It is full of anti christian values that will pollute the minds of your children. STAY AWAY
  4. CaptainPanda
    May 23, 2012
    0
    After playing a firm 50 hours and leveling two characters in to Nightmare I can safely say a few things. First of all, the length of time Blizzard made us wait for the game, as well as the length of time they spent beta testing were obviously squandered. While the core game play itself seems bug free, everything else from the client, to logging in, to the auction house, to even doingAfter playing a firm 50 hours and leveling two characters in to Nightmare I can safely say a few things. First of all, the length of time Blizzard made us wait for the game, as well as the length of time they spent beta testing were obviously squandered. While the core game play itself seems bug free, everything else from the client, to logging in, to the auction house, to even doing in-game trading is finicky and simply just plain bad - untested, unfinished product. At the heart of the game is the Diablo hack and slash combat we all know and love, and the skills and classes feel good. From this aspect the game excels very well. However, and unfortunately for Blizzard, the fact the servers were horrible on the first week, and still lag constantly, the auction house which continually gives you error codes whenever you try to buy an item or sell an item, the incredibly short, predictable, and tired storyline that any elementary school student could have come up with, the incredible shortness of Act 4, and the quite clearly 4 year old graphics engine combine to give a rating - 5/10. The game hits all the points we wanted from D2, and that's not saying much considering that game is 12 years old. Feels like a Diablo 2 expansion pack more than a new full game.… Expand
  5. porovaara
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Sure would be awesome to PLAY the game I paid for. This is the worst game launch, ever. Seriously, in 3123 they will talk about how atrocious the launch of diablo3 was. I would love to play and review the game for you... but I can't.
  6. wutwutwutwaat
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Gasme sucks, graphics suck, completely nothing like original D1 and D2. Feels more like WoW, enjoy people showing off their purchased gear, can't log in, steaming pile of crap.
  7. Tangle72
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Blizzard failed with D3. WIth the money they are raking in on this and other games, it's criminal that they don't put enough into the infrastructure of their servers to ensure a fun, consistent gaming experience. This game should have never required an internet connection in the first place, and the only thing Blizzard did well was showcase their greed with the decisions they made. D3Blizzard failed with D3. WIth the money they are raking in on this and other games, it's criminal that they don't put enough into the infrastructure of their servers to ensure a fun, consistent gaming experience. This game should have never required an internet connection in the first place, and the only thing Blizzard did well was showcase their greed with the decisions they made. D3 is too short, not varied enough, and the graphics are abysmal for a game released in 2012.… Expand
  8. nulliar
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I loved the 2 hours of this I could play on launch day. Blizzard decided to force always-on connections with no choice of offline playing, so now I've been waiting well over 5 hours to get back into a game I preordered months ago. I'll change my rating when I get to play more, but seeing as the game is unplayable right now, this is the rating it gets.
  9. ValorousJames
    May 15, 2012
    0
    No offline play. Broadband required? If you have Satellite it is unplayable. In other words if you live in a rural area this game is not for you. I don't know if the actual game is any good, because the best internet available to me is too crappy to run the game. Thanks for nothing Blizzard. I used to be a fan of the Diablo games, but since I can't play the new one...
  10. Drphillgood
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I want to know how people are writing reviews as the servers have been off/on (mostly off) since launch, about 15hrs ago and aren't scheduled to be back online for another 2 hours. When I got to play this game was good. Graphics are decent, but really it is DIABLO...LOOTFESTFTW is still awesome and getting new gear still drives this slasher!!!
  11. mikeg520
    May 15, 2012
    0
    What a fail of a game launch . For a company this large that makes millions of dollars a month this launch and the entire launch day the game is still unplayable .

    Blizzard is full of excuses Save your money
  12. jokerwarlord
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Might be a good game, but there is no reason for one of the largest gaming companies to have this many issues with launching a game. It's not like this is their first rodeo.
  13. ebn89
    May 15, 2012
    0
    This game isn't even worth looking at it. Obviously, all of them developers are largely overpaid. and to say we've waited 12 years for this game, is a bit shameful. Shame on Blizzard for delivering such a botched up, wanna-be World Of Warcraft products to their clients. And shame on us, the clients, for believing they'd have done otherwise.
  14. TheTeej
    May 15, 2012
    0
    If I tried to point out any good points, I'd strain my eyes. They dumbed it down so hard that removing any more from the game and you may just end up with some expensive cinematics. As for the release: catastrophic as usual. With their "release schedule" track record, they may as well release the game a month early so you can spend weeks waiting for it to become playable. I played the betaIf I tried to point out any good points, I'd strain my eyes. They dumbed it down so hard that removing any more from the game and you may just end up with some expensive cinematics. As for the release: catastrophic as usual. With their "release schedule" track record, they may as well release the game a month early so you can spend weeks waiting for it to become playable. I played the beta and was severely unimpressed, but gave it the benefit of a doubt because it WAS a BETA. But the few hours I managed to usurp out of the horrible what is now permanent downtime, was just as dissapointing.… Expand
  15. Goatface
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Horrible, this is not the Blizzard I once knew. Instead of trying to craft a well polished experience they are simply trying to grab as much money by cutting as many corners as possible.
  16. wkhtl
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Great idea, great game play if you can get on...but you cant. And if you cant, you cant play. Blizzards idea to release this for every time zone at the same time on top of requiring you to be on has complete botched the release and put a horrible taste in peoples mouths. Wait to buy until problems are fixed.
  17. Arktreium
    May 15, 2012
    0
    For me having to play it online all the time is a game breaker, have to fight with constant lag due to high quantities of ppl playing or trying to play the game to the point some spikes make the game crash. Art is ok but no near gives the feel of old diablo games and music and sound are close but not near the same atmosphere. In general the only thing i have liked so far is the voiceFor me having to play it online all the time is a game breaker, have to fight with constant lag due to high quantities of ppl playing or trying to play the game to the point some spikes make the game crash. Art is ok but no near gives the feel of old diablo games and music and sound are close but not near the same atmosphere. In general the only thing i have liked so far is the voice acting and the fact that i was finally able to log in I hope they remove or add an offline function or i will have to stop playing since i cant handle the lag.… Expand
  18. shiftyogre
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Yet another example of how DRM is killing the PC game industry. Went to a midnight launch last night (in Ohio) only to discover the game doesn't unlock until Midnight PST (which is 3AM EST). Then spent the next hour and a half attempting to login to play, but couldn't. Woke up today and was able to login and play for about an hour. Logged out to switch characters, and the servers were backYet another example of how DRM is killing the PC game industry. Went to a midnight launch last night (in Ohio) only to discover the game doesn't unlock until Midnight PST (which is 3AM EST). Then spent the next hour and a half attempting to login to play, but couldn't. Woke up today and was able to login and play for about an hour. Logged out to switch characters, and the servers were back down until 1630 EST. Was able to log back in and play for a bit, but they just shut the servers down AGAIN.

    Also, compared to D2, this game is dumbed way, way down. Don't get me wrong, when you can actually play the game it's mildly entertaining, but far too easy.

    D3 is to action RPGs what Halo is to FPS games: A dumbed down game designed for the unwashed masses, rather than a game engineered to be a fun, challenging ride.    … Expand
  19. Trancez
    May 18, 2012
    0
    D3 has reduced the series to something else, its not the game it should be. Its overly simplified to the point where you could most likely teach a chimpanzee to play it. On the opening day, its riddled with errors, which normally would be expected but not from blizzard who run the biggest MMOs in the world. SC2 and WoW. This is a game which was developed for 10 years, I feel I could haveD3 has reduced the series to something else, its not the game it should be. Its overly simplified to the point where you could most likely teach a chimpanzee to play it. On the opening day, its riddled with errors, which normally would be expected but not from blizzard who run the biggest MMOs in the world. SC2 and WoW. This is a game which was developed for 10 years, I feel I could have gotten a degree in software writing, rendering, modelling and texturing and made a better game in the same timeframe. The lack of single player feels stingy and irritating, as the previous 2 games were primarily based on single player. The cash shop allows players to pay to win, the annoying thing is of course that you cannot choose to not play with these people as there is no singleplayer, playing the game requires you remain online. Similarly, the feel of the game, that is, the music, the texturing etc isn't in a unique style. Personally it feels cartoonish and unrealistic, so much so that the 128 colour graphics of d2 are more realistic. The music feels like they were trying to improve on a masterpiece by rewriting Tristram's theme. If you have played Diablo 1 or 2. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. If you haven't and this is your first game ever, there's a good chance you may enjoy it.… Expand
  20. Chopstickpsycho
    May 15, 2012
    0
    This is unbelievable. You defenders can call us any names in the book, but the fact remains, that we have paid for an unfinished and flawed product. This is a BETA, and at that, an broken beta. As a consumer, I expect to have a polished product when I pay for it. I know this game will eventually live up to its name, but released as it is now, is unacceptable and blizzard as a companyThis is unbelievable. You defenders can call us any names in the book, but the fact remains, that we have paid for an unfinished and flawed product. This is a BETA, and at that, an broken beta. As a consumer, I expect to have a polished product when I pay for it. I know this game will eventually live up to its name, but released as it is now, is unacceptable and blizzard as a company should hold people within its org accountable for the misses on release day.… Expand
  21. zool-b
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Dear Blizzard, you ruined the name Diablo with this RPGless,WOWsimilar game with no atmosphere.

    Instead of Diablo 3 you should have done additional datadisk to Diablo 2 with 2 new characters and with original graphic (maybe higher resolution etc.) and the players would love you.

    You should have left the legend sleep!! Shame on you!
  22. mike0016
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Douchebags... Spent the day looking at server errors.

    Day off from work, raining, see the Diablo 3 commercial... "why not" I ask. Had been ten years since playing some other PC game. Since when to you have to connect to servers to play a single-player game. And then have a company dumb enough not to have the servers ready? Do yourselves a favor and call your bank/credit card.    Douchebags... Spent the day looking at server errors.

    Day off from work, raining, see the Diablo 3 commercial... "why not" I ask. Had been ten years since playing some other PC game. Since when to you have to connect to servers to play a single-player game. And then have a company dumb enough not to have the servers ready?

    Do yourselves a favor and call your bank/credit card. Chargeback. Don't let them profit from this BS.    … Expand
  23. Nner
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Need to be connected to Battle.net servers in order to play a SINGLE PLAYER game. Very draconian style DRM. Game only actually runs on 50% of users' computers. Others are having terrible graphics and performance issues. The game has been made easier and casualised to appeal to the Call of Duty crowd. Avoid this game at all costs. Save $60 and don't give Blizzard any more money.
  24. TheGlassShield
    May 15, 2012
    0
    There might actually be a good game here, but between the error preventing login and the constant server downtime, this game isn't yet worth anyone's time. Most frustrating is the fact that even if you're playing single player you still must connect to a server at all times. So if your internet is down or there are too many people playing the game at once, you can't play the game at all.
  25. rarlsatan
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I bought this game after never having played Diablo 2 or 1. I am a new PC gamer, I usually play on consoles. After this experience I can safely say I will never pay for another PC game again that has always on DRM. I bought into the hype against my negative judgement, and after trying, and trying, and trying I can't login to play this game, a SINGLE PLAYER game. This is not okay. PunishingI bought this game after never having played Diablo 2 or 1. I am a new PC gamer, I usually play on consoles. After this experience I can safely say I will never pay for another PC game again that has always on DRM. I bought into the hype against my negative judgement, and after trying, and trying, and trying I can't login to play this game, a SINGLE PLAYER game. This is not okay. Punishing paying customers is not alright. I gave them my money, and they delivered a broken product. This is my first, and definitely last try with a Blizzard game.… Expand
  26. 5or50
    May 15, 2012
    0
    People are talking about how "Blizzard games always screw up on launch day"...why is that an excuse? I paid $60 for a game, took a sick day from work so I could play, and have been repeatedly booted off for "urgent server maintenance." It's not acceptable with any other game/developer, why should Blizzard get a pass? You've had 12 years Blizzard, and several other big name game launches toPeople are talking about how "Blizzard games always screw up on launch day"...why is that an excuse? I paid $60 for a game, took a sick day from work so I could play, and have been repeatedly booted off for "urgent server maintenance." It's not acceptable with any other game/developer, why should Blizzard get a pass? You've had 12 years Blizzard, and several other big name game launches to get ready for this, and you still screwed the pooch.… Expand
  27. Megatonevil
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Fails to deliver the experience because nearly half the time the servers are either lagging, full, or just straight out shut down...Music on the other hand does a good job and helps you forgive the developers for a rough start...No singleplayer....4 Players max per game compared to 8 in Diablo II...
  28. sbtim
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Well, the game is pretty good. But, why I need their servers to be up to play singleplayer, by myself, is utterly confusing. Can the game not be hosted using my bandwidth? At this point I think my computer would be a more stable server than their real servers. Right now, I'm giving it a 0, because if I can't play it, it's a waste of time and money.
  29. Shaitan051
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I thought people were overreacting to not being able to get in but then I finally got in only to be told the server is full and I'm to be placed in a queue. A queue in a single player game . . . What rabbit hole did I fall down?
  30. rayBBB
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I spent like 100000 hours playing diablo II so I really wanted to get diablo III. But I work in west Texas where there is no internet. I go out to the middle of desert bassicly for a few weeks at a time and i bought this game to have something to do. So i buy Diablo III and there is no single player so i can only play it when i am in town. Thats not why i bought it. So I'm out $80 and theI spent like 100000 hours playing diablo II so I really wanted to get diablo III. But I work in west Texas where there is no internet. I go out to the middle of desert bassicly for a few weeks at a time and i bought this game to have something to do. So i buy Diablo III and there is no single player so i can only play it when i am in town. Thats not why i bought it. So I'm out $80 and the store won't let me return it. So I bassicly go robbed for $80 since no one told me this when i pre ordered it. I'm never buying another Blizzard game again.… Expand
  31. zOMGREI
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Okay, firstly I would like to state that I completely understand the concept of teething problems with a new game and that things go wrong. However, a company with Blizzard's experience (5+ major online service launches) has no excuse for the amount of issues this game has/is currently having on launch day. I have been able to play for a grand total of 15 minutes today, as the servers haveOkay, firstly I would like to state that I completely understand the concept of teething problems with a new game and that things go wrong. However, a company with Blizzard's experience (5+ major online service launches) has no excuse for the amount of issues this game has/is currently having on launch day. I have been able to play for a grand total of 15 minutes today, as the servers have been consistently down since noon, with the ETAs given by the customer reps being off by 2+ hours and constantly slipping. This kind of thing was understandable back during vanilla WoW's launch, as that was new territory for a company with little experience with large-scale server infrastructure, but with the amount of experience they have now, there is no excuse.

    I know people are saying "oh well, things will be sorted out tomorrow", but they won't. As with the rest of Blizzard's major launches (although SC2 was pretty smooth, to be fair), expect 2-3 weeks of this BS with no attempt on Blizzard's part to set things right.

    To be fair, the 15 minutes of the game I've played were fun, but I can't factor that into my score since I can't play the damn game.    … Expand
  32. bR0G
    May 15, 2012
    0
    How does a company of a major MMO still have problems at launch in this day?
    Blizzard makes millions of dollars. Surely, the beta meant something, right?
    Nope. They release a demo, tack the name of "beta" on there, all for marketing. People say ignore the trolls? Blizzard is the one that is trolling. They've literally dumbed down the game, made it a trainride ARPG and are banking off    How does a company of a major MMO still have problems at launch in this day?
    Blizzard makes millions of dollars. Surely, the beta meant something, right?

    Nope.

    They release a demo, tack the name of "beta" on there, all for marketing.
    People say ignore the trolls? Blizzard is the one that is trolling.
    They've literally dumbed down the game, made it a trainride ARPG and are banking off it.
    IF I could return this game, I would in an instant.
    My first PC game was Diablo 2 about 12 years ago, loved everything about it that Blizzard offered.

    I guess in this day and age, it's more about quantity than quality..
    Anything for a quick buck and Diablo 3 is proof of that.    … Expand
  33. RandMcNaly
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Unplayable. I knew all about the constant internet requirement, but that did not prepare me for a 30+ minute server queue before i could play the game in SINGLE PLAYER mode.
  34. lolnowayhaha
    May 15, 2012
    0
    One of the worst releases in the history of RPG's or action games right up there with FFXIV which had horrible server issues, a complete joke in all aspects.. This goes to show companies care about nothing but money and could care less about the people that wait for midnight releases, only to spit in our faces.
  35. StupidDog
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I've been waiting to try and get into game to review this, but I've only managed to get in for 5 minutes. After that 5 minutes the servers have gone down again and again. I've not even managed to see half of the game so my rating will include this as it has become a major part of the "gameplay" experience.

    Basically, the title screen and intros look quite nice. The actual in game part so    I've been waiting to try and get into game to review this, but I've only managed to get in for 5 minutes. After that 5 minutes the servers have gone down again and again. I've not even managed to see half of the game so my rating will include this as it has become a major part of the "gameplay" experience.

    Basically, the title screen and intros look quite nice. The actual in game part so far has just been a case of clicking on enemies and nothing else. Unfortunatley the DRM/always on internet seems to have totally destroyed any gameplay experience for the majority of people I know. Several of my friends have got refunds and others have not been able to, but are planning on doing a charge back as they havent recieved a satisfactory quality of service. In short, this game could have been a giant, but due to Blizzard forcing people to be online to their extremely bad bnet servers, not many people can actually play.

    I hope Blizzard realize that they're only hurting their image and customers by placing such a stupid and idiotic limitation on a game which was once loved.

    RIP Diablo series. We once loved you, but were unable to keep doing so due to corporate greed.    … Expand
  36. diablosucks
    May 15, 2012
    0
    They used to pay attention to the details of the game, not any more. They used to care about the game experience, not any more, the users couldn't even get into the game which suppose to be played as a single game.

    Poor story line as always.

    Bad launch and customer service as alwasy, or you can say they just failed.
  37. woodlandwoods
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Terribad. The graphics and gameplay are so shoddy that it is barely a step up (if that) from the first Diablo game. Enemy difficulty is so easy that it is not even fun. Combine that with the horrible servers, constant errors, and no offline single-player and you get a huge steaming pile of fail.
  38. Dortio
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Brutal DRM: Even single-player games have to connect to a Blizzard controlled server. This makes it impossible to play when without internet.

    Not sure if graphics are a step up from Diablo II or not. They are certainly "different" but hard to call "better". Character customization has been severely ganked compared to Diablo II. Players can no longer distribute attribute points, and there    Brutal DRM: Even single-player games have to connect to a Blizzard controlled server. This makes it impossible to play when without internet.

    Not sure if graphics are a step up from Diablo II or not. They are certainly "different" but hard to call "better".

    Character customization has been severely ganked compared to Diablo II. Players can no longer distribute attribute points, and there is no distinction between skill builds.

    All in all, very disappointing. Could very likely be because Blizzard fired everybody who worked on the original Diablo and Diablo II. This game is "Diablo" in name only.    … Expand
  39. Ichverbot
    May 15, 2012
    0
    To the Blizzdrones screaming, "Rate the game, not the launch!" -- the servers directly impact the quality of the game. Blizzard said that Diablo III would be launched on May 15th. It's May 15th and I've gotten in less than 2 hours of gameplay. This is what happens when you put greed before need and try to force everyone to use your servers so broke 13 year old boys can't pirate theTo the Blizzdrones screaming, "Rate the game, not the launch!" -- the servers directly impact the quality of the game. Blizzard said that Diablo III would be launched on May 15th. It's May 15th and I've gotten in less than 2 hours of gameplay. This is what happens when you put greed before need and try to force everyone to use your servers so broke 13 year old boys can't pirate the software.


    BUT TO BE FAIR: The dialog and story in the game is abysmal. There is no plot, Leah is the mandatory **** and ass" to appeal to the kids, and all the voice actors are overdoing dialog that is almost insulting to my intelligence.

    This is the sequel to the game that defined my childhood and I am not impressed, both by it and Blizzard's performance. Do not buy.    … Expand
  40. consequence
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Were they not expecting a large number of logins on launch day? They had plenty of time to prepare for launch day and they still royally fuked it up.
  41. pk514
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Absolute Junk. No customization, no nothing. They didn't listen to continuous customer complaints throughout the entire development process and this is the result. So to summarize:

    Graphics: bad and cartoony Sound: bad Auction House: god awful. pay 2 win is for babies and casuals. Only a child would purchase a virtual item Gameplay: bad Disrespect to the Diablo series. Get it out of here    Absolute Junk. No customization, no nothing. They didn't listen to continuous customer complaints throughout the entire development process and this is the result. So to summarize:

    Graphics: bad and cartoony
    Sound: bad
    Auction House: god awful. pay 2 win is for babies and casuals. Only a child would purchase a virtual item
    Gameplay: bad

    Disrespect to the Diablo series. Get it out of here immediately!    … Expand
  42. atomicsneakers
    May 15, 2012
    0
    As has probably been pointed out multiple times before, the developers that made the beloved Diablo 2 had no part in crafting this abortion. Diablo 3 is literally a stillbirth, refusing to perform for hours after its launch. All the good devs moved on to Torchlight 2, the true spiritual successor to Diablo 2. Don't waste your time.

    Also take care in noticing how the only positive reviews    As has probably been pointed out multiple times before, the developers that made the beloved Diablo 2 had no part in crafting this abortion. Diablo 3 is literally a stillbirth, refusing to perform for hours after its launch. All the good devs moved on to Torchlight 2, the true spiritual successor to Diablo 2. Don't waste your time.

    Also take care in noticing how the only positive reviews are 9's and 10's -- Blizzard isn't very subtle with their damage control.    … Expand
  43. k1037
    May 15, 2012
    0
    The skill system was repeatedly watered down so that there are literally zero choices made while leveling. Even if everyone was going to end up with access to all spells/runes/skills at the end, why not let players choose *which order* they received them (or at least some of them) while leveling up? The real-money auction house is also a gambling machine. Boss kills are like pulling aThe skill system was repeatedly watered down so that there are literally zero choices made while leveling. Even if everyone was going to end up with access to all spells/runes/skills at the end, why not let players choose *which order* they received them (or at least some of them) while leveling up? The real-money auction house is also a gambling machine. Boss kills are like pulling a lever, the drops are the result - sometimes you win money, usually you don't. To be able to get more and better drops, you just have to buy better gear and farm better bosses.

    Never mind the ridiculously bad release.    … Expand
  44. 242tacotuesday
    May 15, 2012
    0
    The game is fair, but the launch earns this 0. I just lost all of my achievements, and now I'll have to do all of the quests on nightmare that I was looking forward to skipping. Great work guys.
  45. psyestorm
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Great job Blizzard. Just got my Collectors Edition in the mail and I can't play it because of the DRM that you've implemented. If you're going to put DRM in a game, you sure as well better be able to handle people logging in. Can't even play offline.

    I'm sure the game is good, but you can't rate what you can't play on launch day.
  46. Mitchicon
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Graphics: Disappointing, I was expecting something better. The cartoony look does not justify the sub-par graphics.

    Storyline: Boring, boring, boring Character creation: zero customization, all same-class characters will be exactly alike Biggest gripe: Can not play single player without server support (then is it really single player?). Blizzard took DRM to a level that screws over    Graphics: Disappointing, I was expecting something better. The cartoony look does not justify the sub-par graphics.

    Storyline: Boring, boring, boring

    Character creation: zero customization, all same-class characters will be exactly alike

    Biggest gripe: Can not play single player without server support (then is it really single player?). Blizzard took DRM to a level that screws over customers. With such a large revenue from pre-orders you'd think Blizzard would do more to ensure a a launch where players could at least play by themselves.    … Expand
  47. 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
  48. Friend2aFriend
    May 15, 2012
    0
    DRM DRM Absolutely disgusting action from Blizzard, the introduction of DRM shows a complete lack of respect and trust from this company and punishes those who planned to buy the game instead of pirating it. They forget that some people around the world that don't have a constant internet connection available to them. I wont even talk about the in game gold hoarding.

    whatever you have    DRM DRM Absolutely disgusting action from Blizzard, the introduction of DRM shows a complete lack of respect and trust from this company and punishes those who planned to buy the game instead of pirating it. They forget that some people around the world that don't have a constant internet connection available to them. I wont even talk about the in game gold hoarding.

    whatever you have to do don't give them your money.

    Don't buy this game it only encourages them.    … Expand
  49. Bremnor
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I was finally able to get on today...pretty smooth on the first act...until...i get to the skeleton king, server reset 3 times....then the servers went down. had to fight my way to him three times...never to get to him due to the servers. I hate the fact you have to rely on there servers to be able to play this game...very annoying
  50. nicoacademia
    May 15, 2012
    0
    5 hours to install...another 5 hours troubleshooting cause of errors in the folders...and another 5 now 6 hours of waiting to enter the server that keeps going in maintenance...buyer beware! you are at the mercy of blizzards online server!
  51. coolspot
    May 15, 2012
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game requires Internet connectivity to play, even in single player mode ... and with Blizzard's servers offline, this means I cannot play. My hard earned money for a paperweight. Very not happy.… Expand
  52. TitanMnsM
    May 15, 2012
    0
    For those of you who believe that a majority of these reviews are troll reviews in order to tarnish the game's overall appeal are sorely mistaken. If anything, its the positive reviews that need to be called into question. The only thing that I had seen so far in my entire time attempting to play this game has been the message "Error 37." This game's DRM is so incredibly overboard that oneFor those of you who believe that a majority of these reviews are troll reviews in order to tarnish the game's overall appeal are sorely mistaken. If anything, its the positive reviews that need to be called into question. The only thing that I had seen so far in my entire time attempting to play this game has been the message "Error 37." This game's DRM is so incredibly overboard that one cannot even play the singleplayer without needing an internet connection.

    I feel that the score of 0 is appropriate because there isn't anything to play. This is not a game. It's a $60 piece of trash. Save yourself the buyers remorse.    … Expand
  53. KillDeer
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Diablo 3 is out. It took 11 years to make. The graphics look 10 years old and its only 6 hours long. But don't worry kids you can buy hats with moms credit card!
  54. kwopper
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Lack of character customization, wow like graphics, gameplay about 6 hours long, couple that with the fact that you can't even log in because of the stupid drm. God forbid people pirate games so you have to have a constant internet connection EVEN FOR SINGLE PLAYER.
  55. Reigning
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Can't even log in to play the game. Blizzard makes billions of dollars, and you'd think they would have learned some lessons about launching new online games and the stress created on their servers from millions of players. Oh, and we're playing a beta version of the game with bugs that absolutely SHOULD NOT HAVE GOTTEN THROUGH TO LIVE. $60? Are you **** kidding me? Not in this day andCan't even log in to play the game. Blizzard makes billions of dollars, and you'd think they would have learned some lessons about launching new online games and the stress created on their servers from millions of players. Oh, and we're playing a beta version of the game with bugs that absolutely SHOULD NOT HAVE GOTTEN THROUGH TO LIVE. $60? Are you **** kidding me? Not in this day and age, completely unacceptable.… Expand
  56. wichoagc
    May 15, 2012
    0
    The way Blizzard is handling this situation is the most irresponsible and retarded thing ever done by a multi-million dollar company since the Golf War oil spill. Congratulations on becoming the biggest joke in video gaming history since Duke Nukem Forever. I can't believe I'm downloading a pirate cracked version of a game I already paid 60 dollars for, I want my money back
  57. fhillysubtle
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Never pictured myself as the register-just-to-give-a-zero type. But alas here we are. Single player online only; bad for Blizzard, bad for gamers, bad for the industry.
  58. Agge
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I sit in an unending queue with no details on the official site or forums with why this could possibly be happening? Fail.
    I get all kinds of errors that are not explained by the error message? Fail.
    I can't even get into the game without an internet connection, when all I want to do is play single player and never interact with anyone else? Fail. Cannot believe we're paying sixty    I sit in an unending queue with no details on the official site or forums with why this could possibly be happening? Fail.
    I get all kinds of errors that are not explained by the error message? Fail.
    I can't even get into the game without an internet connection, when all I want to do is play single player and never interact with anyone else? Fail.

    Cannot believe we're paying sixty bucks for this level of performance.    … Expand
  59. tommywolverine
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Bad graphics. No single player; always online. No LAN. No character customization. Casual skill trees. Health orbs. Plot is the typical Chris Metzen "CORRUPTION!!" cut and paste Blizzard storyline. Diablo has female hips. Pay 2 Win real money auction house. $1 fee on all trades, 15% money fee goes directly to Activision-Blizzard. Error 37; I couldn't play the night I bought the game. MadeBad graphics. No single player; always online. No LAN. No character customization. Casual skill trees. Health orbs. Plot is the typical Chris Metzen "CORRUPTION!!" cut and paste Blizzard storyline. Diablo has female hips. Pay 2 Win real money auction house. $1 fee on all trades, 15% money fee goes directly to Activision-Blizzard. Error 37; I couldn't play the night I bought the game. Made by none of the crew of Diablo II and feels like it. Sets the genre back about 10 years, yet it will smash all sales records. Anyone who enjoyed Diablo II should be ashamed of buying this game and slowly killing the hobby of videogames. I am ashamed of myself.… Expand
  60. Talamius
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Does the account login screen count as a game? It's sort of like gambling. Are the servers up? Down? Much like any casino, the odds are heavily stacked against you. I suppose that will make finally winning a spot online that much sweeter. Giving the game a 0, since I paid $60 for it and still have exactly 0 minutes of playtime thanks to one of the worst botches of a launch since the NorthDoes the account login screen count as a game? It's sort of like gambling. Are the servers up? Down? Much like any casino, the odds are heavily stacked against you. I suppose that will make finally winning a spot online that much sweeter. Giving the game a 0, since I paid $60 for it and still have exactly 0 minutes of playtime thanks to one of the worst botches of a launch since the North Korean missile test.… Expand
  61. kbrixx
    May 15, 2012
    0
    i actually got in for about 20 min before servers went to hell.not bad but not great.average at best.there is no excuse for the game not being playable considering the amount of time it toolk to get released.the irony is that people giving this game a 10 and calling the rest of us trolls for being pist at the lack of polish for a game thats been in development for 12yrs are in fact trollsi actually got in for about 20 min before servers went to hell.not bad but not great.average at best.there is no excuse for the game not being playable considering the amount of time it toolk to get released.the irony is that people giving this game a 10 and calling the rest of us trolls for being pist at the lack of polish for a game thats been in development for 12yrs are in fact trolls themselves.60$ in this economy is alot for pc game,shame on you blizzard for treating your fans with such little regard. :(… Expand
  62. leeleeliam
    May 15, 2012
    0
    i was a huge diablo and blizzard fan but im afraid i have to give them a huge slap with this release. even if the game were great, its not much use when no-one can play it. the server problems are simply not good enough, especially since they knew the volume of pre-orders. i read the stories on the forums about people who took days off work which have been wasted and blizzard need toi was a huge diablo and blizzard fan but im afraid i have to give them a huge slap with this release. even if the game were great, its not much use when no-one can play it. the server problems are simply not good enough, especially since they knew the volume of pre-orders. i read the stories on the forums about people who took days off work which have been wasted and blizzard need to know this is not good enough. i was hugely disappointed with the open beta weekend... stopped playing bored after 20 mins, and this from someone who lost sleep constantly for d2 at the drop of a hat.

    the lack of customization systems is disappointing, requiring online connections for SP is ridiculous.

    so so disappointed. blizzard was one of a very few game developers i would buy from assured of a quality product... not any more. i seriously hope they take a huge loss to credibility on this one, otherwise it'll just be telling developers they can treat the paying customer like fools and do what they want with no consequences... like other game developers have many times in the past unfortunately.    … Expand
  63. AMF
    May 15, 2012
    0
    No connection = No Game

    This is a single player game.

    DRM epic fail.

    Don't waste your money on this joke. Don't let the fanboy's sway you with the 10's they are putting up for a game that they themselves can't login to...lol...login to a single player game. Silly Blizzard.
  64. gmaverick019
    May 15, 2012
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The drm? the region locking? the casualization of this amazing series?

    not to mention how stuck in the past they are...how can you not customize your character MORE than before?    … Expand
  65. Entropy2016
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Diablo 3 will go down in history as yet another example of why Always-Online DRM is unforgivable in game design. If this game let you play single player offline like Diablo 2, it would be getting decent reviews. But it's DRM design is preventing that. Blizzard got greedy and went too far, and it blew up in their faces.

    In addition to the unforgivable DRM flaw. * The lack of skill    Diablo 3 will go down in history as yet another example of why Always-Online DRM is unforgivable in game design. If this game let you play single player offline like Diablo 2, it would be getting decent reviews. But it's DRM design is preventing that. Blizzard got greedy and went too far, and it blew up in their faces.

    In addition to the unforgivable DRM flaw.

    * The lack of skill customization or choices makes character creation too linear and lacking diversity or choice.

    * Frame rate seems poor. This would be understandable if the graphics were particularly impressiveâ    … Expand
  66. nalixor
    May 15, 2012
    0
    In theory this could be a good game if they made it able to be played offline. I'm sure they can develop a way to ensure the integrity of their RMAH. And to those claiming that all these bad reviews are all about "server issues" and not about the game I have this to say: since they made it compulsory to be "always online" to play this game, they made server issues an integral part ofIn theory this could be a good game if they made it able to be played offline. I'm sure they can develop a way to ensure the integrity of their RMAH. And to those claiming that all these bad reviews are all about "server issues" and not about the game I have this to say: since they made it compulsory to be "always online" to play this game, they made server issues an integral part of actually playing the game. It's not a separate experience. The issues with their servers are part of the game playing experience as a whole, and that aspect is so underwhelmingly disappointing. I had faith in Blizzard, I played WoW for years before I moved onto greener pastures. I loved all the Warcraft and Starcraft games. But I convinced myself that I wasn't going to buy D3 because of the "always online" garbage, and the RMAH. But I eventually came around to giving Blizzard the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps they can pull it off. If the servers are always up, and my connection is stable, I could probably get over not being able to play away from home. Unfortunately this is completely not the case. It actually doesn't matter if the servers have 100% uptime from this moment onwards until the eventual heat death of the universe. My perception of this game, and this company are forever negatively coloured.… Expand
  67. Boudreau
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Doesn't work. Games that cannot be played upon launch are nonfunctioning products, and receive a zero: not buying the game and not being able to play it is actually more fun than buying the game and not being able to play it.
  68. Curium
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Thankfully i had time to cancel my pre-order because of the required online connection DRM crap just for a simple singleplayer game!!?! $60 for this DRM filled pile of garbage is not even worthy of the Diablo series.As others have said the lack of LAN and offline mode killed the game for me as well as many people who are hardcore Diablo fans.Paying $60 for a game with everything controlledThankfully i had time to cancel my pre-order because of the required online connection DRM crap just for a simple singleplayer game!!?! $60 for this DRM filled pile of garbage is not even worthy of the Diablo series.As others have said the lack of LAN and offline mode killed the game for me as well as many people who are hardcore Diablo fans.Paying $60 for a game with everything controlled on the server side is just plain insane!!!… Expand
  69. Zambotta
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I purchased Diablo 3 on the launch and expected a fully functional product at the release. What I got was a game that wasn't working. I spent hours trying to play the game, but it seems like it's impossible to login and play the game, which I payed 60USD for. This is the first time I've purchased a product which I can't use. I am very surprised that Blizzard haven't spent more time withI purchased Diablo 3 on the launch and expected a fully functional product at the release. What I got was a game that wasn't working. I spent hours trying to play the game, but it seems like it's impossible to login and play the game, which I payed 60USD for. This is the first time I've purchased a product which I can't use. I am very surprised that Blizzard haven't spent more time with this game, since it's been a what? 8 year development cycle? How can you release a game filled with bugs and crashes and a non-functional login which makes it impossible to play the game? Oh don't let me start with the PvP and customization aspects they've removed from the game.… Expand
  70. Gragas411
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Released a few months too early and its completely unplayable right now. I hope if you get this game you dont plan on playing online.
  71. DarkJkl2009
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Blizzard basically ruined the Diablo series, with an internet connection needed and their servers **** up. If you liked Diablo 1/2, you will hate Diablo 3. The plot is Cliche #34, and really is bad. Don't waste your money.
  72. Junkie121
    May 15, 2012
    0
    A bland game, shackled with horrendous DRM. Even without the DRM, which prevents you from playing offline, the game is consistantly bland, not nearly worth the generous $60 price tag Blizzard happily slapped the game with. And I don't even need to tell you the login screen errors everyone has been getting. Overall, it is a complete disaster.
  73. Rossy2m
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Totally ruined everything that made d2 good. No character customisation. No fighting for the good item drops. Can't even see peoples names in the chatroom!
  74. SteamAdventures
    May 15, 2012
    0
    What a joke. This is the most disappointing game I've played all year; honestly I'm losing faith in this industry every month. Diablo 1 and Diablo 2 were fantastic, but this is just terrible: bugs, design flaws, and above all it is just boring. The connectivity issues are horrifying, but I'm sure they will pass; still it shows how Blizzard doesn't give a damn about their players.
  75. LordoftheDance
    May 15, 2012
    0
    It's a shame Blizzard would take an amazing series with such a devoted fan base and bastardize it in such a way. No pvp outside of arenas is a joke, real money auction house is a joke, and lack of offline play is a joke. I don't think anyone in the developing team ever even played Diablo 1 or 2. Blizzard went out of it's way to appeal to World of Warcraft players, and it is painfullyIt's a shame Blizzard would take an amazing series with such a devoted fan base and bastardize it in such a way. No pvp outside of arenas is a joke, real money auction house is a joke, and lack of offline play is a joke. I don't think anyone in the developing team ever even played Diablo 1 or 2. Blizzard went out of it's way to appeal to World of Warcraft players, and it is painfully obvious. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU ENJOYED DIABLO 1 OR 2!!!!… Expand
  76. Yabssor
    May 15, 2012
    0
    This game is a massive pile of **** It shouldn't be named like that.
    WoW is nice like a prostate cancer, and this "Diablo"3 is like a bunch of bloody hemorrhoids in your mouth.
  77. simonwarner
    May 15, 2012
    0
    this game is **** away from it at all costs,it is extremely dumbed down and downright boring to play,i so regret buying this game,it is a wow clone
  78. bloodydaydream
    May 15, 2012
    0
    It's just a horrible game. I will leave my opinion of DRM out of the rating system, since even if the system is horrible, the industry has to do what it can.

    This "game" is nothing but a dumbed down click adventure. Hold down left click, win everything up to Hell mode. Do not buy this game until it is around $9. It's worth maybe $4. I was not a die-hard fan of Diablo 2, but I do have    It's just a horrible game. I will leave my opinion of DRM out of the rating system, since even if the system is horrible, the industry has to do what it can.

    This "game" is nothing but a dumbed down click adventure. Hold down left click, win everything up to Hell mode. Do not buy this game until it is around $9. It's worth maybe $4. I was not a die-hard fan of Diablo 2, but I do have slightly fond memories. There was no lost nostalgia here, this just felt like someone's school project submitted under a major label.

    The story was lazy, the combat boring, and the music repetitive. I enjoyed the voices, but that wasn't much of a comfort. Honestly, if you have to go through the full game and change a mode to "see the real thing" as I was challenged to do, the product has already failed.

    Gave it a chance, Diablo 3 simply does not deliver.    … Expand
  79. gameplayerhaha
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I can't really think of anything good about this game, so I'll focus on the bad.

    Features that existed in previous games are gone less customization need to be online to play poor launch classes are extremely unbalanced game is absurdly short blizzard clearly put no effort into making a good game because they knew the success of their other titles would ensure people would play this game    I can't really think of anything good about this game, so I'll focus on the bad.

    Features that existed in previous games are gone
    less customization
    need to be online to play
    poor launch
    classes are extremely unbalanced
    game is absurdly short
    blizzard clearly put no effort into making a good game because they knew the success of their other titles would ensure people would play this game without question. I'm pretty disgusted by what occurred here and I really hope that it can be made to stop. The game has been dumbed down to just clicking and nothing else.    … Expand
  80. PoopNig420
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Probably one of the biggest let downs of the year, When I purchased D3 I was expecting the epic conclusion t0 D2 one of my favorite games of all time. What I got instead was an insane amount of lag and game play that feels about ten years dated. I seriously hope you guys don't consider buying this game.
  81. alienbaby
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Major dissapointment on release. Huge problems and game breaking bugs. Unable to play single player (even an isolated char with equipment etc.. restricted to just that game) because of always-connected requirement.

    Had to restart the game several times due to bugs and server issues and incorrect default install options, and I'm not certain if I ca be bothered to replay the beginning over    Major dissapointment on release. Huge problems and game breaking bugs. Unable to play single player (even an isolated char with equipment etc.. restricted to just that game) because of always-connected requirement.

    Had to restart the game several times due to bugs and server issues and incorrect default install options, and I'm not certain if I ca be bothered to replay the beginning over and over...

    Stay Away until they fix the issues and release it much cheaper in a few months! dont fall for the hype and pay the extra cash to play it now.    … Expand
  82. Deversant
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Game govno do not play this. Getting disconnected from single player all the time. Very buggy, unfinished with dumbed down customization and cartoon graphics
  83. AJH16
    May 15, 2012
    0
    In fairness, I'm not a huge fan of dungeon crawlers to begin with, but the effort by Activision wearing Blizzard's cold dead carcase here is embarrassing. The game has 5 classes, no ability to customize your character, no ability to use the keyboard for movement, glitchy mechanics that make it so you can't click to move if too many mobs are on the screen, only 2 zoom levels, no ability toIn fairness, I'm not a huge fan of dungeon crawlers to begin with, but the effort by Activision wearing Blizzard's cold dead carcase here is embarrassing. The game has 5 classes, no ability to customize your character, no ability to use the keyboard for movement, glitchy mechanics that make it so you can't click to move if too many mobs are on the screen, only 2 zoom levels, no ability to rotate your camera, graphics that look like they are from 10 years ago (running on max settings on a high end rig), a dis-interesting story line that is slow moving.

    I got the game for "free" through the 1 year wow subscription and I still feel ripped off. I don't know why anyone would pay anything for this game, let alone $60+. The only point I can see to the game is to be a farmville in dungeon crawler form to let people buy stuff with real world money so Activision can skim their cut off the top. I've played games that are literally given away by their developers that are better made than this.

    Add to that the fact the game can only be played online and that the servers that allow you to play (a game that runs LOCALLY) were down preventing it from being used, so you also will lose the game whenever Activision decides they've milked all they can out of this stillborn disaster.

    If you want a good old school dungeon crawler, get Torchlight instead, far better game play, better graphics, better story, and far cheaper.    … Expand
  84. ikar05
    May 15, 2012
    0
    You love Diablo II? So... Don't buy D3! No more attribute points to distribute, skills unlock automatically as you level you, character personnalisation = 0. And the DRM... THE DRM!
    We can't play to the solo game when we want.

    Bad game Blizzard, very bad game.
  85. xxhippycrusherx
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I can not even begin to describe my disappointment, the entire game is a bug. EA servers are terrible and there speed is at a crawl. Offline gameplay, lol nope.flv
  86. diablo3helpme
    May 29, 2012
    0
    Game of repeating over and over again for crappy loot, it gets boring super fast.

    With pay to win auction house + crappy DRM.

    It does not feel like diablo 3, it feels like a whole new game.
  87. seriousgamer
    May 15, 2012
    0
    How can they call this an RPG?!?! No stats, abilities, character customization, no nothing. Streamlined, 10 year old WoW cartoon candy graphics that I played through in 5 hours. I have absolutely no interest in playing it again, i only managed to keep my interest up for 5 hours (it took that long to finish because I was constantly interupted by stupid mini-movies that I hadnt asked to see,How can they call this an RPG?!?! No stats, abilities, character customization, no nothing. Streamlined, 10 year old WoW cartoon candy graphics that I played through in 5 hours. I have absolutely no interest in playing it again, i only managed to keep my interest up for 5 hours (it took that long to finish because I was constantly interupted by stupid mini-movies that I hadnt asked to see, the actualy gameplay was probably less than 3 hours) because it felt surreal how bad it was. So bad that I had to keep playing it as some ironic devine joke.
    This is an action game for mentally challanged kids with attention problems. FU blizzard...    … Expand
  88. NeueZiel
    May 15, 2012
    0
    very very awful experience. Too many error on installing and downloading. when i finally login and play, its bad sever's problem loom. i m sure its the end of blizzard.
  89. crushbrain
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Online only? What kind of Orwellian future am I living in? Game is worse than D2 due to lack of features. Incredibly frustrating because the graphics and cinematics are A+.
  90. ellisthered
    May 15, 2012
    0
    You'd think that with this many years to get something right, they'd get it right. However, Blizzard somehow released a deeply flawed product with game-ending bugs that forces players to stay connected to the Internet to use a single-player game that they paid $60 for. That would be fine if the servers worked, and if every Internet connection was reliable. More to the point, the gameYou'd think that with this many years to get something right, they'd get it right. However, Blizzard somehow released a deeply flawed product with game-ending bugs that forces players to stay connected to the Internet to use a single-player game that they paid $60 for. That would be fine if the servers worked, and if every Internet connection was reliable. More to the point, the game itself is cartoony, confusing and short. One group of players beat it in seven hours. It's almost like they hired 3D Realms of Duke Nukem Forever fame to build the game. Dislike.… Expand
  91. GhoXen
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Blizzard: Online mode is fine. You'll still get to play.
    Reality: Error 37, Error 3006, Error 30008 at login. After getting in, 400-1000ms latency, disconnections with Error 3007 every 5-10 minutes. Unplayable.
    Blizzard: Connection issues are completely client-side. Our servers are fine. It just happens that tens of thousands of players happen to have bad ISPs when they started playing    Blizzard: Online mode is fine. You'll still get to play.
    Reality: Error 37, Error 3006, Error 30008 at login. After getting in, 400-1000ms latency, disconnections with Error 3007 every 5-10 minutes. Unplayable.

    Blizzard: Connection issues are completely client-side. Our servers are fine. It just happens that tens of thousands of players happen to have bad ISPs when they started playing Diablo 3. Clearly those ISPs secretly improve their service when other games are being played.
    Reality: Excuse for one of the worst launches in history, and the most broken and unpolished title ever released by Blizzard.    … Expand
  92. ludiq
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Blizzard are the biggest gaming company in the world (11 billion dollars) with over 4000 employees and they still cant launch a game right. Ain't this one big fail? They wanted to be cheap about all of this so they didn't buy bigger servers that could hold all of the players. Now because of their greed every legitimate player is suffering. The real money auction house is one of the manyBlizzard are the biggest gaming company in the world (11 billion dollars) with over 4000 employees and they still cant launch a game right. Ain't this one big fail? They wanted to be cheap about all of this so they didn't buy bigger servers that could hold all of the players. Now because of their greed every legitimate player is suffering. The real money auction house is one of the many things that have ruined this game. Now every kid with their parents credit card at hand can become stronger than people who play for a much longer time. I wouldn't mind it if there was no PVP. But there is, so its not going to be fair at all. Another point - there is no single player and no LAN. Which is just absolutely retarded, even for Blizzard. I just played a bit of single player right now and it was LAGGING MASSIVELY. I just cant express my feelings with words alone. Blizzard failed in so many ways...… Expand
  93. JJH789
    May 15, 2012
    0
    This game is such a disappointment after Diablo 2. They completely removed any form of character customization. Every single hero of a class is the same as any other hero of that class. There are no more unique builds both attributes and skills are automatically gotten for you as you level up. It tries far too hard to hold your hand and made it impossible to make your character unique.
  94. Lalalala
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Big fan of D2, this is just the worst launch in history, of any product, not just a game!
    Paying for something and being denied the use of it = Theft
  95. VariusKurkin
    May 15, 2012
    0
    The original creators of Diablo no longer work in Blizzard. They currently work on Torchlight 2 which is going to be the true Diablo successor. Not this piece of broken ****
  96. kaboum26
    May 15, 2012
    0
    Come on, we can't EVEN review the game you know!?!?!?

    Its pretty obvious, Blizzard is how old? How many patch day crashes, launch day crashes, and other things have they dealt with? Don't you think, with what could be their hugest release ever, they maybe should get it right? Vanilla Wow BC WOTLK Cata SC2 Any major wow patch All of those have been marred by issues. When I buy a game, I    Come on, we can't EVEN review the game you know!?!?!?

    Its pretty obvious, Blizzard is how old? How many patch day crashes, launch day crashes, and other things have they dealt with? Don't you think, with what could be their hugest release ever, they maybe should get it right?
    Vanilla Wow BC WOTLK Cata SC2 Any major wow patch
    All of those have been marred by issues. When I buy a game, I want to go play it, right **** now. I gave you your $60, now let me play my **** game. Now, not in three hours when you decide to pull your heads outta your asses.    … Expand
  97. iHateTQDigital
    May 15, 2012
    0
    It's just that bad, seriously. Let's show Blizzard that they can't get away with all this crap they did. Is this really what we waited for 12 years? Diablo is never going to be the same. Thank you Blizzard for ruining this game.
  98. Previousricebow
    May 15, 2012
    0
    I do not even know how people can even gave 2/10 for this game. This is most overhyped and biggest let down of all time. Blizzard fail to deliver, no wonder they fired so many people. Their games no longer has the factor of quality and polish. Always online-DRM and then no capcity to handle all pre-orders and known retail and digital sales? Buying a product you can't use.
  99. Diablo3wasFAIL
    May 15, 2012
    0
    You want 150 words minimum to accept my review? Ok. FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL. DO NOT BUY !!! SERIOUSLY. Vote with your wallet, dont give these **** money.
  100. bullTA
    May 15, 2012
    0
    not a lot else i can say,cept what has been said many times here....i waited a long,long time for this,and its...awful....no offline play,to combat piracy...they fixed that in diablo 2,by not allowing realm chars and offline chars to mix....none of their business if i want to cheat or hack my offline chars,so long as i keep it to myself...ruined the skill system,improved the quality of thenot a lot else i can say,cept what has been said many times here....i waited a long,long time for this,and its...awful....no offline play,to combat piracy...they fixed that in diablo 2,by not allowing realm chars and offline chars to mix....none of their business if i want to cheat or hack my offline chars,so long as i keep it to myself...ruined the skill system,improved the quality of the graphics,yet changed them to lame,so now we have extremely well rendered lameness,clunky gameplay,no customization to speak of,almost no paperdoll effects from different equipment.....they had twelve years to make this game perfect,and its actually LESS than diablo 2 was,before the expansion!!! and i want you all to notice that i never once even mentioned server instability,beyond my basic 'no offline play' problem...these are problems with the game itself… Expand
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#12 Best PC Game of 2012
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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88

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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