Diablo

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1444 Ratings

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  1. meop
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game was pure brilliance. It defined a genre and revolutionized gaming. That is not an overstatement. It is still being cloned to this day and even now with the advances in technology most of the copycats are still worse.
  2. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра много врагов много оружия множество возможностей очень крутая игра.
  3. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    I really liked Diablo 1 when I first played it. A dark fantasy game with challenging gameplay and nice art? Sign me in. Nowadays FromSoftware is doing it better, but the OG Diablo 1 have its place in my memories.
  4. Lestaterd
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    great atmosphere. Graphics, remnant fiction, music. Incredible. even after nearly 25 years.
  5. Surrogate6
    May 11, 2021
    8
    I loved the mood of the original diablo but compared to its sequel Diablo is a bit outdated.
  6. catspats
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    Игра создала жанр, многие игры и сейчас не дотягивают до уровня атмосферы мрачности первой диабло( сравниваем те которые пытаются) все в ней хорошо. Геймплей ,реиграбельность, прокачка все что есть я бы оставил как есть
  7. GrimalkinFel
    Feb 20, 2021
    9
    Now *this* is a true timeless classic of a game. As much as I enjoy D2, this first entrance into the franchise is what does it for me. It is likely due in some part to nostalgia bias speaking, as I grew up watching my mum playing this when I was little, then playing it myself. But I will do my best to speak from an objective point of view.
    tl;dr: 9/10 only because there is of course that    Now *this* is a true timeless classic of a game. As much as I enjoy D2, this first entrance into the franchise is what does it for me. It is likely due in some part to nostalgia bias speaking, as I grew up watching my mum playing this when I was little, then playing it myself. But I will do my best to speak from an objective point of view.
    tl;dr: 9/10 only because there is of course that retro game clunkiness present in a couple of features. I'm trying to be objective here but for the record my nostalgia would give it a 100/10 :P

    Pros:

    > Replayability. I've played and re-played this game countless times. Its replayability is off the charts. Fully randomised maps, randomised enemies from a pool, randomised quests from a pool of I think 4 for each section. So many ways to make each and every play-through unique. I've never had the same run experience twice.
    > Art style. Hoo boy, that dark and gritty gothic style lends itself so well to the subject and the setting, and complements the graphic capabilities of the time. Even today in 2021 I would say that graphically it holds up decently. It's not perfect by any means, but it looks almost like something faux-retro that an indie team might put out today. But it IS actually retro, and back when it was released, it was ground-breaking in its detail and variety.
    > Music. Holy christ on a biscuit the score in this game is SO. FREAKING. GOOD. Atmospheric, chillingly eerie and dripping with creep factor. The orchestral choir vocals of the dungeon theme. That little guitar riff in the catacombs. The deep, booming drums in the caves. The distorted baby cries in the hells. And we must not forget those iconic opening strums of the Tristram theme, which creates such a safe harbourage in tone from the chaos of the descent below the cathedral. I cannot express enough how much I adore the score, I listen to it casually on the regular.
    > Horror. Just go look at the butcher's room. For real though, the game can get downright suspenseful when you're waiting for the next enemy to come running toward you out of the shadows or from around a corner. Sure, it's not P.T. or anything, but it achieves what I think is an impressive amount of thrill and suspense for such a simple top-down dungeon crawler.

    > Gameplay. Gameplay is in the middle for me. On one hand, I love the way each class is characterised and has its own strengths and weaknesses. There's a little bit of overlap, but not too much, e.g. every class can theoretically learn spells or use every type of armour/weapon, it just depends on how difficult you want to make the game for yourself. :P But, that being said, it is still a click-fest. Careful not to get carpal tunnel here. The generalised stats also leave something to be desired, but I'll give them a little leeway as it's just a dungeon-crawler, not an open-world RPG. We need to be careful not to get too carried away with comparing a game from 1996 to games from 20+ years later.

    Cons:

    > Clunkiness. Yeah, the game can be a little clunky. I personally find it charming and am used to it, but I can understand that someone trying to play it for the first time today may struggle a little with slow movement speed, lack of scrolling for vendor item lists, negligible inventory space (which is probably due to monitor sizes at the time), and in the lowest levels often pretty disproportionate enemy spawns that can all but halt your run if they catch you off guard. There's also the distances of Adria and Wurt from the town centre that can grow tiring. Oh and the fun of loading and reloading your game to get the right stuff in the vendors' lists. I recommend muting or you'll have "well, what can I do for ya?" and "I sense a soul in search of answers" burned into your subconscious lol

    All-in-all I think that Diablo 1 is a fantastic example of a genre-defining classic title. It plays well to this day and is short enough to enjoy casually over a few sessions, or even one if you want to and have lucky drops and quest/map pulls. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting to experience something truly atmospheric, timeless and made with love. Go forth and slay those demons!    … Expand
  8. UmutYldrm
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    i thınk this game not realy because this game perfect and better than other games
  9. diablooomen
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Тема тристрама навсегда в моем сердечке. Спасибо близы за счастливое детство.
  10. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    The nostalgic feeling I get form thinking about this RTS trend setter for so many games. Made me start getting into the genre I will never leave. Just epic.
  11. kiyoff
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    piece of history and the best diablo... Must play game... Diablo 2 sometimes is boring but Diablo 1 is a jewel.
  12. proprosmert01
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    The legendary game is the progenitor of the genre created by those Blizzards who created masterpieces
  13. Antohadance
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Базированная игра основавшая жанр диаблоид. Всё ещё играется увлекательно и выглядит неплохо
  14. Lunartig
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Still a go-to game. If I could have the hours I've spent playing this game back, I wouldn't want them. I am the rogue. I'm no milk maid.
  15. joglow
    May 16, 2022
    9
    The start of my game life literally. My first game ever. And I played it two months straight until I realized I played the demo only. Still better than any other game at that time.
  16. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    This game launched a new series. A new genre.

    I played it way later than I should have. But the RPG and grindy elements really got me.
  17. ConstantineDice
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Grew up on this game. Sure it has old mechanics, and it feels somewhat clunky compared to today's (2022) games... but this game is still a hardcore gem of an adventure. If you don't mind the old school game once in a while, you should try it.
  18. Kruul
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Atmosphere, music, voice acting, progression pacing, this game is a masterclass in all of the above. Only the gameplay and abilities/spells show their age a little, but if you go into it expecting an old school classic arpg that defined the genre, you will not be disappointed.
  19. Pendali
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    What's there to say!? It's THE ledgenday Diablo, from the time when Blizzard was the best game studio in the world. The stuff that Sweet childhood memmories are made from.
  20. xcale
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Please all hail before the mighty Diablo franchise. This game created a term for average gamer: "Diablo like". Possibly ancestor of hack and slash ARPG.
  21. James432023
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    This 10/10 rating is obviously based on the graphics of 1996. But it is one of the best games of all time if not the best in this genre. The story and lore are simple yet rich and games of today who introduce names and factions and gods so fast you can’t even remember what you just did, should be using this original Diablo game and Diablo 2 as examples or as models in which to base theirThis 10/10 rating is obviously based on the graphics of 1996. But it is one of the best games of all time if not the best in this genre. The story and lore are simple yet rich and games of today who introduce names and factions and gods so fast you can’t even remember what you just did, should be using this original Diablo game and Diablo 2 as examples or as models in which to base their game off of.… Expand
  22. chosenam
    May 28, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece that made me feel scared while playing games late at night. I was 20 years old.
  23. iLi87
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    a better game than diablo IV
    I've spent over 2000 hours in it and I really recommend it for the experience and gameplay
  24. Gams1
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    creepi, scary, every monster can kill you and makes exploration terrifying.
    I played it again in 2022 and the charm is still there, 100x better than D4 XD
  25. fnenamg
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    Well-crafted playground. Simple yet charming. At that time, Blizzard was completely different from what it is now...
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#3 Best PC Game of 1996
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 1996
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 1996

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94

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Yahoo!
    100
    A feast of atmospheric entertainment. While it might tire after a while, you'll likely get your money's worth long before that point, and moreso if you venture into the chaos that is Battle.net, where life takes on a whole new meaning and the hours slip mysteriously away. Diablo is a landmark game.
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  2. Adrenaline Vault
    100
    About as close to Hell as you're going to get - whether you believe in it or not. Everything about this game just rules and it will blow you away. The gameplay is the easiest I've ever come across in an RPG which is just fantastic.
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  3. All Game Guide
    80
    If you're looking for an action RPG with medieval roots and influences, dark and moody settings, and unique game play, then run to your nearest retailer and pick up a copy of Diablo!
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