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. 0outof10Diablo3
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I passed the last 15 min. to subscribe to that site just to express myself on Diablo 3. I haven't been waitin for Diablo for 12 years, cuz I played Diablo 2 and had a life, but every once in a while, i went to game store to buy a game to pass time, each time coming back with nothin cuz I would rather like to play again Diablo 2 (But once its done 20/20 Paladin charm with crown something,I passed the last 15 min. to subscribe to that site just to express myself on Diablo 3. I haven't been waitin for Diablo for 12 years, cuz I played Diablo 2 and had a life, but every once in a while, i went to game store to buy a game to pass time, each time coming back with nothin cuz I would rather like to play again Diablo 2 (But once its done 20/20 Paladin charm with crown something, nb of slot so can put rune word perfect stuff, etc was fun trying to get), playin damn flash game on Kongregate, Armorgames, like site, or revisiting old nes, snes, etc. classics. Always peekin on release date of D3
    "When will it be release? When its ready.... " Ok, I don't mind passing 5 hrs trying to pass trought the Agent. problem while uploading 1 hr files, then I've been playing 1hr, went to sleep angry, played up to lvl 10 this morning and I'm now experiencing error 32 problem. But everything there is fine for me, the problem is when I play!!! How do u make D3? U take something basic, classic, fine, pleasant like Diablo, Megaman, Mario, Sonic, HOMM3, U remove its essence, the whole fun of it.... and VOILA!!!
    Ur Stats goes up the way its program to, u can't change that, pts or way ur playing... u can't level skill, every Wizard get the same skills, same strenght at the same level, u just can choose to use them or not, the weaponery system seems to be more expended, but still far less than D2... So the storyline is supposed to be better, animation, graphics, etc. I've played Terraria, MineCraft, I don't care about that graphics, gemme 8-Bits, I want depth in the control, dynamics, strategy... D2 to is not just an hack n slash, its an hack/slash/gather/hope/manage/THEN-LOOK-MINE-IS-BIGGER-THAN-URS! 7 persons were able to see mine was bigger, now only 4 at the time... I wanted to turm my mind off, open diablo, gather lot of suff with the same chance dynamics as casino dependent, and manage it an other day when I would be in that mood... now I only have linear story, leveling, control on a ... I don't know even what I've played hrssssss at D1, D2 cuz I never read the storyline... anyway hope I'll find someone that want to buy back my copy half price cuz I would rather play back to Civlization 1, or using my free up to lv20 WoW, than playing my all brand new worthless D3    … Expand
  2. dprkforum
    May 16, 2012
    8
    This title, despite having a botched launch day (with numerous outages), is not a bad game. It is by far nowhere near the hype (as usually that is the case), but still fun to play. The graphics are pretty to look at, the enemies are everywhere, and is massively multi-player. The storyline is predictable, cheesy, and much like an action cartoon script. That is OK, considering the game thatThis title, despite having a botched launch day (with numerous outages), is not a bad game. It is by far nowhere near the hype (as usually that is the case), but still fun to play. The graphics are pretty to look at, the enemies are everywhere, and is massively multi-player. The storyline is predictable, cheesy, and much like an action cartoon script. That is OK, considering the game that it is, and I do not expect an epic tale. I knew the downsides from the outset, such as a no offline mode (which is understandable with the real-world currency feature), no character customization, and the go here, hack-this-slash-that, grab-this routine. Overall, I am satisfied with this game, but it is by far, not the best I have ever played.… Expand
  3. Wellbag
    May 16, 2012
    10
    It would take this chance to tell 70% of you to finish the game and then express what you think of it. Otherwise STFU and stop complaining. Buhu the servers are not working.. well you try to host servers in 9 locations and have 3million + trying to connect to them within 20 minutes. Blizzard got the problems fixed within 24 hours it took DICE and EA almost 2 weeks to get BF3 working soIt would take this chance to tell 70% of you to finish the game and then express what you think of it. Otherwise STFU and stop complaining. Buhu the servers are not working.. well you try to host servers in 9 locations and have 3million + trying to connect to them within 20 minutes. Blizzard got the problems fixed within 24 hours it took DICE and EA almost 2 weeks to get BF3 working so Blizzard did a great job.

    Buhu there is no offline mode. No there's not an offline mode but there is a singleplayer mode that requires you to be online because of the piracy issue and stat tracking. Blizzard isn't the first to do this DICE did it with BF3 and that game is still a game that you guys gave a high score to. You rate it down because you cant steal it yet? so to summon it up.. It's a freaking fu**ing good game so stop complaining have patience and play the game.    … Expand
  4. evocatron
    May 16, 2012
    9
    The negative reviews of this game are interesting. There are complaints about the story and character customization as if there was a brilliant story and a wide array of character customization in the first two. The Diablo series has never been about story or character customization, it has been about spam clicking your mouse and watching hordes of enemies die as you get loot and level up.The negative reviews of this game are interesting. There are complaints about the story and character customization as if there was a brilliant story and a wide array of character customization in the first two. The Diablo series has never been about story or character customization, it has been about spam clicking your mouse and watching hordes of enemies die as you get loot and level up. In Diablo 2 a player would drop 20 skill points into the same skill in order to maximize its effectiveness. Now, that skill just levels on its own. Blizzard realized dropping 60 skill points into 3 skills for synergy was redundant, and changed it for the sequel. I even saw a complaint about town portal and identify scrolls being removed. You can still town portal and identify all you want, you just don't have to horde scrolls in your inventory now. I saw a complaint about stamina potions. Really? It is really upsetting to some Diablo 2 fans that you have unlimited stamina now? Blizzard essentially took Diablo 2 and streamlined it while preserving the style of game play that kept everyone addicted before. This is a very fun game if you enjoy hack n slash RPGs. If you enjoyed Diablo 2, it's likely you'll enjoy this game...unless you have absurd expectations that include either an identical game with no changes or a game that is nothing like Diablo 2. It seems like the majority of the negative reviews take that extreme. Why is this game not identical to Diablo 2? Why is this game not drastically different than Diablo 2? Blizzard definitely failed to prepare their servers on launch day, but other than that the game plays fine and is just as addicting as the first two.… Expand
  5. FitJerkdotCom
    May 16, 2012
    3
    Alright Blizzard let me get this straight. To prevent piracy and apparently profits, you force me to have an internet connection while playing single player, which has to connect to a server - which costs you MORE MONEY. Totally worth the insignificant net gain in money. Not. Also, the game itself is "MEH" at best. Story is boring as hell, the reasons for quests are tedious and after levelAlright Blizzard let me get this straight. To prevent piracy and apparently profits, you force me to have an internet connection while playing single player, which has to connect to a server - which costs you MORE MONEY. Totally worth the insignificant net gain in money. Not. Also, the game itself is "MEH" at best. Story is boring as hell, the reasons for quests are tedious and after level 15 it loses it's merits. Get a copy you won't have to connect online to... *hint* *hint*… Expand
  6. Akmar275
    May 16, 2012
    6
    I my opinion it does not live up to the hype, It is an above average can which you can have fun with for a fair amount of time. A severe lack of customization and a buggy launch with no option to play offline contributes to my score. But even without the launch contributing I would still give it no more than a 7.
  7. Carlalbert
    May 16, 2012
    0
    This game is just bad, really. Bad Story, Bad graphics, wow music and it's generic and short as hell. This childish game is not Diablo. For me the last Diablo game is Diablo 2. Will try to forget this game and get a refund. Bought torchlight 2 already, a game from the true creators of the diablo franchise. Blizzard should give this franchise back to it's creators or they should try toThis game is just bad, really. Bad Story, Bad graphics, wow music and it's generic and short as hell. This childish game is not Diablo. For me the last Diablo game is Diablo 2. Will try to forget this game and get a refund. Bought torchlight 2 already, a game from the true creators of the diablo franchise. Blizzard should give this franchise back to it's creators or they should try to make a diablo 2 remake to redeem themselves from this tragedy... well... for what i have seen in this game, maybe not. I'll not say anything about the bugs and connection problems, because they saved me from disappointment, at least for a few hours.… Expand
  8. houjo2000
    May 16, 2012
    0
    It's not even as good as D2, in any way whatsoever- loot, monster fights, skill variation/customization, fun, challenge. Why did it take so long to make a game that's subpar to the previous? It's like Duke Nukem Forever all over. The graphics are mildly improved, and the voice acting was a nice touch- in the end though it's a game with minor story and no surprises- which isn't what DiabloIt's not even as good as D2, in any way whatsoever- loot, monster fights, skill variation/customization, fun, challenge. Why did it take so long to make a game that's subpar to the previous? It's like Duke Nukem Forever all over. The graphics are mildly improved, and the voice acting was a nice touch- in the end though it's a game with minor story and no surprises- which isn't what Diablo has been about but in the search for something positive to say about the game that's all I could find. That doesn't even go into Blizzard's greed finally making them join with the gold farmers- or the brutal launch from a company that should know by now how to run an online game... or that it has to be online no matter what.

    It's a game that could have come out... scratch that- DID come out 12 years ago. C'mon Blizz, you gotta go above and beyond.    … Expand
  9. PhoenixHawk
    May 16, 2012
    0
    We wait 12 years in order to experience amateur hour in the launch of their Flagship game. Blizzard was a game company whose name was once a symbol of quality. What a complete disappointment and shame.
  10. DarkeMagus
    May 16, 2012
    0
    1. No game I have ever purchased had DRM AND the fact that you have to be online to play the single player. This is is HORRIBLE and in just 24 hours of the game being released thousands of people are finding this out. Is Blizzard? I'm sure they know its horrible too but as a company they will defend themselves to the end. I purchased a game advertised as a SINGLE PLAYER CAMPAIGN with the1. No game I have ever purchased had DRM AND the fact that you have to be online to play the single player. This is is HORRIBLE and in just 24 hours of the game being released thousands of people are finding this out. Is Blizzard? I'm sure they know its horrible too but as a company they will defend themselves to the end. I purchased a game advertised as a SINGLE PLAYER CAMPAIGN with the ability to play with friends...THAT IS LITERALLY ALL THEY ADVERTISED...now it turns out i bought a multiplayer game that allows you to play by yourself or with friends...Well your servers suck and thousands cant play the game they bought so if anything let this stand testimant as something a game company will never do or follow. 2. Error 34634, Error 23235, Error 347756, Error 331356, Error 4578464.. ... The list goes on...As you play this game you'll find you can't connect due to numerous numbered errors. I bet the error number is as randomly generated as the items you pick up in the game. 3. Connection Lost, Server Timeout, Server overloaded...Please enter the queue....The list goes on... As you play this game you'll find you are forced out of the game and back to the main menu because their servers are crap. Not only is this aggrivating as it happens numerous times within minutes but you have to RESTART from the last checkpoint...I freaking played the same level 4 freaking times because of random timeouts...i swear...blizzard you're on a roll with the randomness..I just wish it was stuff i actually liked. And each time you are forced to restart the dungeons are randomly different...a couple times it was cool cause i ended up in better dungeon passages but other times i was like...wtf is this..i dont like this option.

    4. I seriously have to enter a queue to play a game I purchased? Has anyone here ever purchased a game and then realized when they want to play it they have to wait in line to play it as if going on a rollercoaster? This game should be called Six Flags: Amusement Failure because that's exactly what it feels like i did. Instead of paying $60 for an amusement park admission and spending 2 hours waiting in line to go on the rides... I paid $60 for a game and have to wait in line for others to finish playing before there is room for me...and then heaven forbid #1, #2, or #3 happens and i'm kicked off the ride..i mean game..while i'm in midair... That's a way to get killed..and the same is in the game...sometimes it will freeze and by the time it's unfrozen you've died 40 times from monsters LOL...wowwwww

    5. Hardly any magic to choose from and use. All that happens is every 4 or so levels a new ability unlocks and you can power it up with runes or what not...but it would be so much better if you could pick up abilities like you can in any other RPG or game. Stumbling upon rare magics and spells would greatly increase the amount of options a player has in this game.

    6. The list goes on... Linear game play similar to Final Fantasy 13, although Final Fantasy 13-2 greatly improved on that...guess we'll have to wait for Diablo 3-2 to come out where they have fixed all the problems gamers had. The major point is..don't do anything revolutionary if you can't handle it. Blizzard you boast the 12 years this game took to make...and honestly let's see what you've covered in the same amount of time it took to make Avatar.

    ---1---7 hour game on normal...seriously? you call that long? That's an average console game...okay so i wont complain..but uh...how many 12 year long developed games are only 7 hours long? Seems to me like it should have taken you the average time it takes to make a game with this crap and that's 1-2 years... In 12 years I would not expect a game 7 hours long.. Take a page out of Squareenix's book and make a game at least 20 hours long.

    ---2---Bugs...you had 12 years to make a perfect game and yet there are so many bugs in this game it looks like you didn't even test it yourself. If I'm not getting stuck in an infinite wormhole that keeps me locked in an area no matter which direction i go in I'm being constantly teleported back 10 feet from where i started....wow...you definitely upped the physics...in fact...you defy all physics in this game!

    Blizzard should have made a NORMAL game instead of playing around with the formula. diablo 1 and 2 were amazing..this game is like UNCHARTED 3 for PS3...it's great...but the second game was the prime and from there they obviously couldnt go any higher. This should have been a single player game offline with a multiplayer component. Some people dont care about the auction house and some people may want to play this game offline...say while they're on vacation or traveling or in the military where they dont have a connection all the time, or maybe they are poor and saved up to get this game because they really wanted it only to find they need to pay $50 a month for broadband too just to play it...oh and that reminds me...    … Expand
  11. mingerone
    May 16, 2012
    9
    This game is fantastic.Yes I couldn't log in straight away on launch night,and I struggled the following day,this was a pain in the arse.I hoped it wouldn't happen,but I knew that I had to be connected to play single-player before I bought it.So I sighed and got on with my life for a few hours.And then tried again.Now (just over 48 hours after launch I can log in and play no problems.This game is fantastic.Yes I couldn't log in straight away on launch night,and I struggled the following day,this was a pain in the arse.I hoped it wouldn't happen,but I knew that I had to be connected to play single-player before I bought it.So I sighed and got on with my life for a few hours.And then tried again.Now (just over 48 hours after launch I can log in and play no problems. The game,for me,improves as you play through it.The leveling up process is simple and satisfying.The user interface intuitive and straight forward.The facy people went out of their ways to come here and give the game zero's out of ten is just sad.Games have problems when they launch.Shock horror.Grow up trolls or just **** off,you're just trying to ruin other peoples fun in any way you can.Half of you probably don't own the game anyway,which makes the situation even more laughable. Portal 2 got similarly panned and other excellent games I'm probably aware of.Never played Diablo 2,so have no reference but the game is fluid and fun.Anyone giving less than five probably has a similarly sized **** in inches.… Expand
  12. jakerfv
    May 16, 2012
    6
    I'm shooting down a lot of points for DRM. I have never played diablo 1, I played the 2nd one though and I was somewhat satisfied with diablo 3 but as far as todays standards go for graphics/story/or anything such as character development, this game doesn't really hit a high mark, in fact, it falls a bit short.

    Warcraft 3 and Starcraft 2 had fantastic dialogue and Starcraft 2 had    I'm shooting down a lot of points for DRM. I have never played diablo 1, I played the 2nd one though and I was somewhat satisfied with diablo 3 but as far as todays standards go for graphics/story/or anything such as character development, this game doesn't really hit a high mark, in fact, it falls a bit short.

    Warcraft 3 and Starcraft 2 had fantastic dialogue and Starcraft 2 had surprisingly AMAZING character development in my honest opinion, and i say surprisingly because I never expect that in RTS or Turn based strategy games but that doesn't seem to be a strength in D3, I mean it's not that bad (keep in mind I have only beaten the first act so my review will change this is just temporary) so far, its just,,,, average,,, the gameplay itself is good, it hasn't gotten tedious for me, but for a price tag of 60 bucks,, this game really isn't worth it.

    Finally, DRM, what a load of @$$, i would have given this game an 8 or an 8.5 (considering price, lowered would be a 9 maybe) i'm sick of this, it seems that companies want to ban piracy yet it becomes more popular as the same companies release DLC that should have been in the game.

    One thing my friends, Nintendo will rise again with the Wii U coming above all this DRM crap (hopefully) and Nintendo will rain once more!

    Because i think people that hate DRM so much, would go to the length of buying a whole new console for their games.    … Expand
  13. Inhumanaea
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Bad story writing. Bad acting. Unable to play single player with servers down. Bad graphics. Simple play. This game pales compared to recent modernizations like Jagged Alliance Back in Action and isn't in any league compared to Rage, Fallout, Dead Island, Metro 2033, Mount & Blade, Deus Ex, Skyrim, etc. This is a bad, inferior let down and a waste of $60. Skyrim was the same price as this,Bad story writing. Bad acting. Unable to play single player with servers down. Bad graphics. Simple play. This game pales compared to recent modernizations like Jagged Alliance Back in Action and isn't in any league compared to Rage, Fallout, Dead Island, Metro 2033, Mount & Blade, Deus Ex, Skyrim, etc. This is a bad, inferior let down and a waste of $60. Skyrim was the same price as this, and that's an absurdity that Diablo 3 can charge as much.

    I was curious about one of the reviews which mentioned this is the greatest game ever. In spite of all its short comings, how can an unplayable game be the greatest game ever? This had to be joke because he rated an unplayable game a ten. Also, the person mentioned the game has an economy that needs to be protected. But we purchased a single player game, not an MMORPG.

    In addition, even though Ubisoft has DRM for Assassin's Creed, if their servers are down they don't kick you off the game. They just synchronize the game later when the server catches up. For battle net Diablo 3, if their server goes down, you're booted out of the game immediately and lose all your work. Right now I'm waiting for the server to come up, and when it returns it will make me play the SAME dungeon area for a fourth time because it wipes out all my work everytime the server crashes and boots me off.

    In addition, whenever there are potential plot choices, we get no say in how to respond. Our characters answer for us without giving us a chance to accept quests or opportunities to help people.    … Expand
  14. nb013
    May 16, 2012
    4
    Single Player fans beware. If you're one of the many who wish to enjoy a game away from everyone else, and on a system you've proudly built to trounce any system requirements out there, this game just isn't for you. Blizzard, a company that exists as a mainly server-based gaming entity, cannot handle the network traffic of its own online-only game. This might be partially forgivable wereSingle Player fans beware. If you're one of the many who wish to enjoy a game away from everyone else, and on a system you've proudly built to trounce any system requirements out there, this game just isn't for you. Blizzard, a company that exists as a mainly server-based gaming entity, cannot handle the network traffic of its own online-only game. This might be partially forgivable were it not for the sub-par graphics (low res texture, low poly count, and poorly animated game that looks like it's straight out of 2006), re-hashed gameplay, lack of a solid character customization system, and connection bugs that will completely stop you from playing altogether. This all adds up to be an unrefundable $60 waste of drive space. Do not buy.… Expand
  15. InfinityBlaze
    May 16, 2012
    8
    I really hate how people are overreacting and giving the game a 0 because of the DRM and server issues. Review the GAME people! Combat is supremely satisfying, and I don't get how people are bashing the graphics. All those D2 fanboys will obviously complain and want to exact graphics style. Well, guess what. THE DIABLO SERIES WOULD BE DEAD IF BLIZZARD DIDN'T CHANGE ANYTHING. The thing thatI really hate how people are overreacting and giving the game a 0 because of the DRM and server issues. Review the GAME people! Combat is supremely satisfying, and I don't get how people are bashing the graphics. All those D2 fanboys will obviously complain and want to exact graphics style. Well, guess what. THE DIABLO SERIES WOULD BE DEAD IF BLIZZARD DIDN'T CHANGE ANYTHING. The thing that sucks away two points is Blizzard's always online Singleplayer. In the end, Blizzard does a great job.… Expand
  16. Krenny
    May 16, 2012
    4
    For the amount of time this game took in development and the amount of hype given to it, I expected more. Your first view of what's to come is the character creation screen. If Blizzard was shooting for a D1 or D2 look and feel then they did pretty well. The screen layout, font, graphics, they all felt old. At a minimum I would have expected to be greeted with a polished look and feelFor the amount of time this game took in development and the amount of hype given to it, I expected more. Your first view of what's to come is the character creation screen. If Blizzard was shooting for a D1 or D2 look and feel then they did pretty well. The screen layout, font, graphics, they all felt old. At a minimum I would have expected to be greeted with a polished look and feel like you get with WoW. The actual game play/graphics, they're just OK. At this point, Blizzard should be having a serious look at D3's implementation and making some changes before Torchlight 2 comes out this summer.… Expand
  17. maverickuw
    May 16, 2012
    0
    This game is about an 8 or a 9 when you can play it, but as a single player game with an always on connection it thus far deserves no better than a 1. Single player games which you get lagged out of, or can't log in because servers are too busy aren't single player games at all. If Blizz wanted to make this always on, they should have just made this World of Diablo and called it an MMO.
  18. nctarheel78
    May 16, 2012
    1
    Why is it that i went out at midnight on 5/15 and got the third instalment of a series I have loved since it first game out? I should not be asking why but I am because I am sitting here right now and can't play that game I picked up. Something about a server issue...since when has a single player game needed internet constently. It is also a huge let down from the diablo 2 because ofWhy is it that i went out at midnight on 5/15 and got the third instalment of a series I have loved since it first game out? I should not be asking why but I am because I am sitting here right now and can't play that game I picked up. Something about a server issue...since when has a single player game needed internet constently. It is also a huge let down from the diablo 2 because of how WoW it seems and that is just disapointing and makes me want to return this game and go back to playing mass effect or SWTOR. I am saddened by how sorry this role out was. I could not play when I got home because I had to wait till 12 p.m pacific time then when I woke later that day I could not play until 4-5 eastern time because i could not login. A sad day in diablo history.… Expand
  19. Azreken
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I'm just scoring low so hopefully Blizzard will wake up and realize that no one likes DRM, and no one wants 10 expansions until they make the next one...
    Buy to win ****
    **** lame man...Just lame.
  20. mbahe4
    May 16, 2012
    0
    This is perhaps the first time that I have ever purchased a game that literally is broken. I played maybe 10 minutes and I have been kicked out. Quite honestly feel as if Blizzard has stolen my 60 bucks by given me a sweet log in page that goes nowhere, really disappointing.
  21. Shaka100011
    May 16, 2012
    1
    Unworthy of the Diablo name. Blizzard has gone way down hill. This is uninspired and unoriginal. Story is the same as the last. Skill system eliminates choice. No offline single player. They are penalizing the customer to save them money from people pirating.
  22. Rothaar01
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Unbelievable that a company would be arrogant enough to load up their game with DRM in an unprecedented way, and then fail to anticipate 2 days worth of server problems upon release. This is unforgivable. To demand that I be online to play a single player campaign that I just paid $59.99 for, and then make it impossible to be online. I hope that people savage Blizzard for this, I hopeUnbelievable that a company would be arrogant enough to load up their game with DRM in an unprecedented way, and then fail to anticipate 2 days worth of server problems upon release. This is unforgivable. To demand that I be online to play a single player campaign that I just paid $59.99 for, and then make it impossible to be online. I hope that people savage Blizzard for this, I hope that there are lawsuits, I hope that Blizzard does something to make it up to us. I can't even review the game, BECAUSE I CAN'T PLAY IT. This game appears to be a poor rehash of a game that came out a decade ago. And yet they still feel that they can impose any DRM that they wish. If frustration were people..I'd be China.… Expand
  23. HELLI0N
    May 16, 2012
    3
    Only days after the release and there is a TON of issues to be resolved (lagg / dissconects etc )

    I DO NOT recommend buying this game untill the issues are worked out.
  24. raremind
    May 16, 2012
    0
    Yeah, If I could actually get on and play you might get a better score. I upsets me to no end that I need to be online and logged in to play a single player game. I am not even remotely interested in the multi-player experience and here I am 2 days after release with a game I haven't been able to play, yet you already have my money. When will these companies learn that DRM doesn't helpYeah, If I could actually get on and play you might get a better score. I upsets me to no end that I need to be online and logged in to play a single player game. I am not even remotely interested in the multi-player experience and here I am 2 days after release with a game I haven't been able to play, yet you already have my money. When will these companies learn that DRM doesn't help your bottom line, it hurts you in the long run. You don't deserve my loyalty or my money anymore. You have showed what your company is about it's money and not your customer.… Expand
  25. budspencer2012
    May 16, 2012
    2
    Not a good game at all- I was playing tonight and lost connection while clearing a dungeon, that loss of connection for that second had me redo the clearing of the whole dungeon again, i had to restart that part all over again!, I was like wth! what happens if you have a major boss fight and you lose your connection! Then it happened again, then i was brought to the main screen with aNot a good game at all- I was playing tonight and lost connection while clearing a dungeon, that loss of connection for that second had me redo the clearing of the whole dungeon again, i had to restart that part all over again!, I was like wth! what happens if you have a major boss fight and you lose your connection! Then it happened again, then i was brought to the main screen with a message saying server shutting down! and there was no news in the news box to announce it!

    The graphics are not bad but not spectacular either. You lost a lot of the customization from the previous games. I really hope that blizzard learns a harsh lesson from this and realize that fans posting here are not trolls just out to bash the game but gamers with serious gripes about how the game is handled right now. And i do hope that people reading this realize that the high scores done by the pros are or course sugarcoated and they would never decrease the rating of this game due to it being a cash cow of publicity for them on their site since Diablo ads are plastered over most of them.

    The game has its merit but i have seen way better game that got barely any praise but were as better than this. Titan Quest comes to mind! yes i said and i am pluggin it in. Want a good Diablo clone that does not force you to be online. Then buy Titan Quest and the expansion and you will be rewarded with long hours of pure fun. More than this game will ever give out without you having to shell more money to make it longer.

    I can see this game die a quick death after most people have done one walkthru... i am sorry if it looks like i am all over the place with this but there is so many things done wrong with the game. It had potential but Blizzard decide to ------ this game out instead of making a proper sequel, The people who made the decision about this game should go. Otherwise Blizzard is gonna go down the drain on their other games othen than WoW.    … Expand
  26. theligg
    May 16, 2012
    0
    So it's 9:45 the day after launch. I've had a long hard day at work,, and I want to play Diablo 3 solo. I would think that since I don't want to play with other people, I should be able to play the game regardless of the server status... Not the case. Diablo 3 requires that you be on their battle.net servers in order to play asingle player campaign. This is a practice reserved for mmos.So it's 9:45 the day after launch. I've had a long hard day at work,, and I want to play Diablo 3 solo. I would think that since I don't want to play with other people, I should be able to play the game regardless of the server status... Not the case. Diablo 3 requires that you be on their battle.net servers in order to play asingle player campaign. This is a practice reserved for mmos. Don't buy this game if you actually want to play it at your own convenience, because you'll need to wait until Blizzard is good and ready for you to play on their servers that day. I hope they get hacked because of this... if anyone deserves it, it's Blizzard.… Expand
  27. decomush
    May 16, 2012
    1
    Expected more from the servers of the world leader in mmorpg. It`s so riddiculous to rely in internet connection to play single player. Are you scared of counterfeiting blizzard? Don't transfer your problem to my shoulders!
  28. icejza
    May 16, 2012
    1
    wowblow3 said it perfectly
    "IF YOU ARE CASUAL THEN DON'T READ. BUT IF YOU ARE A D2 RIDE OR DIE CRIP, READ THIS! -No character customization, no more attribute points to distribute, which would easily make the game a little deeper. And skills unlock automatically as you level you. -Legalized gold selling as well as what looks to be a pay-to-win auction house and the auction house will    wowblow3 said it perfectly
    "IF YOU ARE CASUAL THEN DON'T READ. BUT IF YOU ARE A D2 RIDE OR DIE CRIP, READ THIS! -No character customization, no more attribute points to distribute, which would easily make the game a little deeper. And skills unlock automatically as you level you. -Legalized gold selling as well as what looks to be a pay-to-win auction house and the auction house will support character selling. -You get kicked out of your own single player game for being AFK. And your logouts are also timed for single player. -World PvP removed and the only PvP options are some sort of WoW-Clone arena. And that will not even release on Day 1. -If you care about Voice Acting, it's terrible compared to D2. -Check points that revive you from exactly where you left off. -Region lock. DRM that requires you to always be online. -If expansions bother you, you can expect D3 to take the WoW road. -Graphics look like re-done WoW graphics and with them maxed out, this game could of been relased along side WoW back in 04. This is 2012 man... -More than half the screen glows red when you are low on health. -Fixed class specific gear that looks EXACTLY like the ones in WoW but not only is that a problem, that means when they finally release the PvP you are going to be fighting people looking exactly like you. No uniqueness what so ever. BUT I HAVE ONLY SCRATCHED THE SURFACE SADLY.." It doesn't even feel like either of the Diablo games. It's too bright, colorful, cartoony, the bosses look like they are straight from Wow. /dissapoint.    … Expand
  29. goknights
    May 16, 2012
    0
    a souless game where all game design decisions were made not to create a great game, but to make money on auction house transactions. severely dissapointing.
  30. Duffmanzzz
    May 16, 2012
    0
    I feel like I have to jump on the haters bandwagon. Seriously, I still cannot logon to play this stupid game. All the official reviewers are sucking from Blizzards **** Avoid avoid avoid. Torchlight 2 baby!!
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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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