Diablo

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1444 Ratings

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  1. MishaR.
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    Perhaps the only downside of the game is the lack of quests.
    For every diablo fan -- go visit Diablo Evolution at http://www.diablo-evolution.com it's a very interesting site with TONS of info about the content which didn't made it and they also feature a playable crash-prone version giving you an expeirence of those old unreleased versions.
    P.S. That's not an advertisement. ;)
  2. KarmaNinja
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    This game is a true classic. It may not have extraordinary gameplay or graphics, but it still brings you in for more. As another commenter stated the atmosphere is brilliant. There's nothing scarier than the screams that pierce the night as you get further down the cathedral, or the first time you hear The Butcher. @Steven H, you seriously didn't use the Sorceror right if you This game is a true classic. It may not have extraordinary gameplay or graphics, but it still brings you in for more. As another commenter stated the atmosphere is brilliant. There's nothing scarier than the screams that pierce the night as you get further down the cathedral, or the first time you hear The Butcher. @Steven H, you seriously didn't use the Sorceror right if you only saw it as a "comedy option". Sorceror is by far the most OP class in the game.… Expand
  3. DavidK
    Jan 4, 2010
    10
    It's a great game, and not only that, it influenced a lot of other games with that same style. When I play Dragon Age, I think of Diablo.
  4. Aaron
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    D2 was much better then D1 but hey if u like it better not my fault :-P. I think the Expansion is the best i play like 60 hours a week{seruisly}.
  5. GhastMaster
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    I still play this game, ten years after it was made. It was a groundbreaking game when it was first introduced. I still have not found all the items I want.
  6. Belltoller
    Mar 31, 2007
    10
    This game is a classic; it was groundbreaking in a myriad of different ways. The people who rated it a zero are probably 12 year old little boys.
  7. AlecR.
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    A perfect game, even today. It's very dark (though not very scary) and the gameplay is awesome. Besides Diablo 2 and maybe Titan Quest, no game has ever done hack-and-slash RPG action better than this. Thosa, who gave the game a 0 said that he only played 3 levels and quit, made Thosa sound incredibly stupid, which I hope he isn't. If you play Diablo, you have to understand that A perfect game, even today. It's very dark (though not very scary) and the gameplay is awesome. Besides Diablo 2 and maybe Titan Quest, no game has ever done hack-and-slash RPG action better than this. Thosa, who gave the game a 0 said that he only played 3 levels and quit, made Thosa sound incredibly stupid, which I hope he isn't. If you play Diablo, you have to understand that this game was made 11 years ago, so I found one reviewers remark that the graphics were feeble so funny. And second, you don't need good graphics to make a good game, which today's youth are obsessed about. Speaking of which, the reviews who gave it a zero, must be younger than 12 years old. They must be 8 years old and terrified of games that are rated Mature. I can't stop playing this game and the sequel. Death to the reviews who have it a zero!… Expand
  8. Simon
    Mar 30, 2008
    10
    Unbeatable atmosphere and storyline, combined with the best graphics of its day. Diablo was and is a true classic.
  9. AnonymousMC
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    A great game for its time, sure people complain about how the levels all look the same but truely the are not, they are randomly generated dungeons which give you some of the best replayability. It was a ten for its day and age, and I have a feeling it's comming back with Diablo 3, all for what Ghast said, 96-98 if they remade it with new models, textures, and more customizable classes...
  10. SickPerson
    Apr 22, 2010
    10
    I visited this site out of morbid curiosity. I can't understand how some people get so adamant over a mere game. But anyway, I love Diablo so much that I frequently have wet dreams over it and I have been known to masturbate while playing. Oh, and once I was so engrossed in the world of Diablo that I forgot to eat for about six days...I lost about ten kilos. No joke, man. And one I visited this site out of morbid curiosity. I can't understand how some people get so adamant over a mere game. But anyway, I love Diablo so much that I frequently have wet dreams over it and I have been known to masturbate while playing. Oh, and once I was so engrossed in the world of Diablo that I forgot to eat for about six days...I lost about ten kilos. No joke, man. And one time I felt so in love with the game that I couldn't help but lick the screen for a while. I'm not proud of that. I know it's weird, but stranger things have been known to happen amongst game freaks.… Expand
  11. SomeGuy
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    Oh man, diablo 2 was the worst game ever... Diablo 1 owns it hard. Seriously, diablo 2 was 100 times more boring than 1.
  12. C.C.
    Jul 26, 2005
    10
    This game took the carrot system to new heights. Many hours wasted/valuably used in front of my PC.
  13. MilenkoCastillo
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played in my life. You could even try to compare it to some of today's kind of games, and see it is just awesome. Very cool story, and the graphics(for his time) were complement to the whole dark ambient and its music. For those who say "The score about the Devil and hell and its title translated to spanish seems to be a bad taste joke", muerete hijoOne of the best games i have ever played in my life. You could even try to compare it to some of today's kind of games, and see it is just awesome. Very cool story, and the graphics(for his time) were complement to the whole dark ambient and its music. For those who say "The score about the Devil and hell and its title translated to spanish seems to be a bad taste joke", muerete hijo de la gran maraka.… Expand
  14. GhastMaster
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    I'm still playing diablo 11 years later... It's my favorite game of all time. It has great replay value, mood, and awesome item randomization. I wish more modern games would go back to the root of gaming and devolop a game like this with updated(not necessarily 3d) graphics and bug fixes. Diablo was rife with bugs. I would pay 1000 dollars for a decent game, but they don't I'm still playing diablo 11 years later... It's my favorite game of all time. It has great replay value, mood, and awesome item randomization. I wish more modern games would go back to the root of gaming and devolop a game like this with updated(not necessarily 3d) graphics and bug fixes. Diablo was rife with bugs. I would pay 1000 dollars for a decent game, but they don't make them too often. If Diablo was updated and they fixed the glitches/bugs, and kept the style but at the same time updated the graphics, I would pay 1000 dollars for it. Basically, if this game was remade today with all the new fancy technology, it would rate around 97. Cheers.… Expand
  15. Crane
    Oct 14, 2009
    10
    This game is quite a legend, i spent many days playing this title and i never got bored. Diablo hasn't got the best graphics especially these days, but the atmosphere is outstanding. Personally i don't understand guys that rated this game with 1 or 0. I suppose that they're a bunch of retards or kids jerking off in front of WoW or other dumm MMORPG. Hey boys! This game is This game is quite a legend, i spent many days playing this title and i never got bored. Diablo hasn't got the best graphics especially these days, but the atmosphere is outstanding. Personally i don't understand guys that rated this game with 1 or 0. I suppose that they're a bunch of retards or kids jerking off in front of WoW or other dumm MMORPG. Hey boys! This game is not about lvling and and skilling your characters, it's about a great story and challange. I used to play Diablo several times with the same hero to get top items from other quests (quests are a bit random too). Every single time it was the same fun. Screw the mass shit, hail to the legend - DIABLO!… Expand
  16. T.S.
    Nov 19, 2004
    10
    Best game ever.
  17. JuanH.
    Dec 6, 2004
    10
    When I Played Diablo in 2000 It Took me back to my D&D days.
  18. DavidQ.
    May 13, 2007
    10
    Diablo is a game that oozes with atmosphere even today. You will get a great sense of struggling against very palpable forces of evil, while learning about the history of the region from the locals, each with their own endearing personality, wonderfully voice acted. Diablo is the rare game that features a robust history and story that still leaves just enough for the imagination - and at Diablo is a game that oozes with atmosphere even today. You will get a great sense of struggling against very palpable forces of evil, while learning about the history of the region from the locals, each with their own endearing personality, wonderfully voice acted. Diablo is the rare game that features a robust history and story that still leaves just enough for the imagination - and at the same time does not require such knowledge to enjoy the pure action elements. Diablo is noteworthy for its liberal use of classes, featuring only three that give the player predispositions rather than classes, the only static aspect is the limit of stats (a Warrior having a higher Strength limit than the Mage and inverse for Magic for example), the starting skill, character sprite and voice. More so, if you meet the requirements for an item or spell, you can wield or learn it, regardless of class. A mage can theoretically wield a warhammer and command fire and lightning at will, while a Rogue can more skillfully fire a bow, set up a firewall, and a Warrior would be most lethal with a sword but not hesistant to cast Mana Shield to preserve himself for melee encounters. Diablo unfortunately has aged, and where that is most visible is not in the graphics, but in the interface. Diablo2 far outstrips the original when it comes to managing inventory, selling/buying items, and most crucial, accuracy of character control. Despite these limitations however, the excellent ambiance, the present yet reserved story mixed with the satisfying feedback of slaughtering demons and truly feeling they are demons, lends more than any technology ever could. Diablo is still worth playing to this day, if you can overcome a few inherent flaws.… Expand
  19. MirakY
    Nov 26, 2009
    10
    To anyone who would give Diablo a score of 0-2... you obviously have some issues with this genre of game. I don't know if you failed to take into account the release date or what... but for it's time and still to this day Diablo 1 is top tier in it's class. Hence why every game that even comes close to same system is compared to Diablo and Diablo II... why? because they To anyone who would give Diablo a score of 0-2... you obviously have some issues with this genre of game. I don't know if you failed to take into account the release date or what... but for it's time and still to this day Diablo 1 is top tier in it's class. Hence why every game that even comes close to same system is compared to Diablo and Diablo II... why? because they started the genre and are two of the best. Whoever is complaining because the game has a challenge? Go play 90% of the "new" RPG's and allow the game to coddle you and hold your hand the entire way never once really being confronted with a challenge, and afterward be awarded with some cliche' cinematic. It really makes me sad that you people would give a fantastic game a 0-2 because you are obviously way to under skilled to enjoy a true masterpiece of gaming. and for Griper, you can't rate a game a 0 because it's old. Rate it for it is... and when it was released, if people reading reviews aren't intelligent enough to understand that a game that was released in 1996 is going to be very dated, then god help them.… Expand
  20. SaladMcGee
    Nov 25, 2004
    10
    Basically, this game is a whole lot better than anything made recently. The levels are built uniquely each time you play - something that makes the play less linear than most of the new games, too... A classic worthy of its name.
  21. Tramm
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    The original atmosphere. I loved this game, and though its getting old, it still brings me dark memories. I remember playing this in darkness and encountering Diablo for the first time *chills*. Play it now because you like the story line, and because you need the original scare!
  22. Mittsies
    Mar 9, 2013
    10
    My favorite PC game of all time. Truly the most monumental and inspirational action dungeon crawler ever created. It was the game that paved the way for its genre to grow and one of the major reasons why Blizzard became among the greatest game developers of all time.
  23. snowshreder
    Jul 5, 2011
    10
    Wow i have to weight in here 8.1 come on guys shame of you little youngsters go play with you Wii.
    First of all this is an Action RPG which has a huge community now, the game was great then Diablo 2 is still great now with a relatively huge community for a decade old game and now we wait for Diablo 3 but that s neither here nor there. I will Admit this game is no fun now but back in the    Wow i have to weight in here 8.1 come on guys shame of you little youngsters go play with you Wii.
    First of all this is an Action RPG which has a huge community now, the game was great then Diablo 2 is still great now with a relatively huge community for a decade old game and now we wait for Diablo 3 but that s neither here nor there. I will Admit this game is no fun now but back in the day it was. "Times change scores don't" - Me    … Expand
  24. Xextreem
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    i can not believe that people call this a good game no its a great game the first in his class all other "hack&slash" out there are base on this tiny game. People that review this game like Thosa vote 2 times a 4 and a 0 need to get a life. People like "Griper below in the negative commend you find them need to get a **** slap. No stop the crap. If you dont like hack&slash game dont botheri can not believe that people call this a good game no its a great game the first in his class all other "hack&slash" out there are base on this tiny game. People that review this game like Thosa vote 2 times a 4 and a 0 need to get a life. People like "Griper below in the negative commend you find them need to get a **** slap. No stop the crap. If you dont like hack&slash game dont bother to even play it let alone to review it why because its lame and false to give false information about the game. Diablo was back in the days 1997 the hit simpel cd and you are good to go on your 4/86 with 33mhz and 4mb ram (dont forget the turbo mode) yah simple as that new people dont try this because so outdated style you will not like this horribly graphics for this age. Its like playing on your best pc the snes games or commodore game in the early games. For the fans of hack and slash games meet the king and try it,… Expand
  25. Apollo
    Jul 25, 2011
    10
    A great game for its time, sure people complain about how the levels all look the same but truely the are not, they are randomly generated dungeons which give you some of the best replayability. It was a ten for its day and age, and I have a feeling it's comming back with Diablo 3, all for what Ghast said, 96-98 if they remade it with new models, textures, and more customizable classes
  26. eyEZix
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    One of THEE all time best games of all time! Diablo inspired perhaps countless games and not just games but great games. This game is endlessly fun to play and very very addictive even now. Randomly generated dungeon levels, dynamic ai, a plethora of weapons armor and items and 3 classes to choose from. This is a one of a kind and practically the first of its kind. A priceless gem of all ages!
  27. TexasGamer
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    When Diablo was released, it was the best RPG of its time. Even though there are only 3 characters does not take away from the gameplay. The dynamic maps are great, they ensure that every trip through the dungeon will be different. The sounds and music added greatly to the game. Diablo is, and probably will be one of the greatest games of all time.
  28. Kirase
    Dec 31, 2011
    10
    Released in 96 this game was the first of its kind and generally just as good as it gets.
    Enjoyed it for countless hours, even more with the hellfire addon and mods like varahya/khans.
    Judged by that it clearly was a 10/10 game even if i probably wouldnt pick it up again today for the same reasons i wouldnt pick up civilization 1 or duke nukem 3D again.
  29. strangermoon
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    better than diablo 2 and 3. the closest game is this game of course diablo 2 but wthout expension. diablo2 ex makes the serie like loot game kills the mood mostly. diablo1 was about first dark mood and music gameplay then the loot or items.
  30. EtaYorius
    Dec 21, 2011
    10
    One of my all times favorite, back in the day i would spend hours and hours just trying to find good items, also it was the first game i played Online.

    The story was good and the gameplay fun and scary, no game up to this date can still beat the terror i feelt while entering the butcher room for the first time...
  31. lucidanarchy
    Jun 6, 2012
    10
    What more can I say about this game other than truely groundbreaking and amazing for its time. Diablo introduced me to the RPG franchise and have enjoyed my stay ever since.
  32. Satanmos
    Mar 24, 2012
    10
    What can I say over 150 positive 7 mixed and 21 bad Diablo the game that changed everything.
    Diablo 3 out soon hope it is worth the wait .Chop chop .
  33. volkandrst
    May 16, 2012
    10
    süperrrr gamee . i love you DİABLO. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......................................................................................................................
  34. wrongpassword
    May 19, 2012
    10
    A revolutionary game for its time in all respects. Yes it had its share of bugs. The words town killed still engenders feelings of deep resentment among old time fans. Yes it does not compare to the richness of current gaming. Though its graphics are aged and outdated, the sound, voice acting and atmosphere are a morosely compelling as it ever was. Few will ever forget their firstA revolutionary game for its time in all respects. Yes it had its share of bugs. The words town killed still engenders feelings of deep resentment among old time fans. Yes it does not compare to the richness of current gaming. Though its graphics are aged and outdated, the sound, voice acting and atmosphere are a morosely compelling as it ever was. Few will ever forget their first meeting with the butcher or their battle with the Skeleton King. For many, myself included, it was their first foray into online multiplayer and it was good. It was not the saccharine world of nintendo, the slow turn based strategy games that dominated the PC scene then or the increasingly arcane 2d fighter. It was a dark and accessible world where anyone could enter but few would ever leave. We miss you Blizzard North and we will never forget this game.… Expand
  35. ixvo
    May 21, 2012
    10
    Probably the best one, and the most deserving of the name DIABLO. Intense atmosphere, the music and the refined graphics really create an unique atmosphere that was just partly replicated in Diablo 2, and completely forgotten in the crap afterwards.
  36. MrWESS
    Aug 25, 2012
    10
    When Blizzard made this game, they made a revolution to RPG world. Everything a real RPG gamer wants is in this game. Let's face it, RPG's were never about graphics, but how invested in your character, in your game, in your mission can game make you. And this game was, and still is one of the BEST games I've ever played. Sadly, Diablo franchise started to deteriorate after this game.When Blizzard made this game, they made a revolution to RPG world. Everything a real RPG gamer wants is in this game. Let's face it, RPG's were never about graphics, but how invested in your character, in your game, in your mission can game make you. And this game was, and still is one of the BEST games I've ever played. Sadly, Diablo franchise started to deteriorate after this game. Neither of the sequel lived up to this game. Diablo had a real story, and it was like a movie, a novel. Diablo 2 was here and there good, but had some flaws, such as no classic save game in singleplayer, but multiplayer solution to it, and Diablo 3 was a massive failure, Everything that was wrong with Diablo 2, they exaggareted it about 1000 times. Diablo 1 had both simplicity of gaming, and complexitiy of storytelling and questing. That's why Diablo, especiallly with Hellfire expansion is the game, that i play till this day...… Expand
  37. GREW50ME
    Jul 15, 2012
    10
    I should really just sum this review up in two words: "Diablo Clone." Wait, where did that come from? Oh yeah, it came from this game. If you have never heard of a Diablo clone, then you are pretty much a newb. Diablo copied the action sequences of some popular ASCII games, added in some stellar graphics and sound (for their time), and made a story that would make Lucifer himselfI should really just sum this review up in two words: "Diablo Clone." Wait, where did that come from? Oh yeah, it came from this game. If you have never heard of a Diablo clone, then you are pretty much a newb. Diablo copied the action sequences of some popular ASCII games, added in some stellar graphics and sound (for their time), and made a story that would make Lucifer himself cringe. The game was simple, but also had some complexity. The level layouts were completely random. The item drops combined random item properties in a prefix-base-suffix setup in which each randomly generated section had a massive number of possibilities.
    Skills were not tied to classes, but were instead tied to books that you found on the way! You could be a warrior with fireballs or a wizard in Gothic Plate! Experiment all you wish!
    There was some great single player, multiplayer via LAN and B.net, and most importantly, wide open PKing to add layers of challenge to the game.
    This game revolutionized the ARPG genre, or perhaps even created it! For what it was in its day, there were very few games to challenge, let alone top it. For this reason, Diablo 1 gets my highest recommendations!    … Expand
  38. iseeall
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    Diablo 1 is still very much fun to play, also in multiplayer mode, 20 years after it was released. From today's perspective, it's basically simplified World of Warcraft, because Blizzard honed their concept of character and gear progression from Diablo 1 to Diablo 2 to World of Warcraft. The strongest feature of Diablo 1 is (and was at the time) its randomly generated dungeons.
  39. OmriPC
    Dec 15, 2012
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Best graphics for his time period. Story is superb and the sound is fine.The game includes a fantastic gameplay. This game changed the video games world- from RPG to action. This game is one of the best games ever, if not the best, this is absolutely the finest work of Blizzard Entertainment.
  40. a9249
    Mar 29, 2013
    10
    When I was a child, I played this game for over a year, over and over again. It is the apitami of good game play, and as such will be forever classified as the classic and original rpg of my life.
  41. gracjanski
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This game was a milestone, but after some years it was outdated. With the mod belzebub this game is a masterpiece again and works great on modern systems: Better graphics, resolution and some little changes in the gameplay. The story was always great, just read the manual.
  42. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    10
    Вероятно первая RPG которую я увидел в компьютерном клубе, и вероятно первая пройденная RPG на уже домашнем ПК. Незабываемое путешествие.
  43. Zarniwooop
    Jul 28, 2014
    10
    One of the most important games ever made.

    It is STILL scary if you play now. The butcher doesn't make me wet my pants like he did the first time anymore, but knowing that if you die, you're going to have to get all your stuff back is just nerve-racking. Possibly the most atmospheric RPG ever made. Or if that's going too far, then easily the best music. The only thing that makes    One of the most important games ever made.

    It is STILL scary if you play now. The butcher doesn't make me wet my pants like he did the first time anymore, but knowing that if you die, you're going to have to get all your stuff back is just nerve-racking.

    Possibly the most atmospheric RPG ever made. Or if that's going too far, then easily the best music.

    The only thing that makes it an adjustment to play today is the lack of run/walk.

    I play this at least once a year and have since it came out.    … Expand
  44. Shadowborn89
    Oct 4, 2013
    10
    Diablo started my love for PC Games and i still play it today.
    if you haven`t played this game before i seriously recommend you do!
    A good 10 of 10 score in my part!
  45. TommyTanker
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Dark, evil, mysterious, adventurous, exciting and so much re-playability. Outstanding. Wish they still made games like this these days.
  46. DeusXCom
    Aug 5, 2014
    10
    When first Diablo was released in 1996 it blew everyone's mind with it's beautiful visuals, fantastic music, dark atmosphere and incredibly fun and addictive gameplay. I loved and still love every bit of it. It still plays and holds up well until this day and it's by far the best from the trilogy imo. Just listening to the soundtrack and that music is just pure classic. 10/10
  47. koval321
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    This is best Diablo in series. This is how it should look like, exploring dungeon and not running on desert, because open area always look the same even if its random. Torchlight1 was also good game because it keep that style and atmosphere, where am just say best clone, not better game. D1 is best in own style.
  48. verglia
    Apr 1, 2014
    10
    All hail blizzard north the one and only true blizzard.DIABLO(1) is the best game in the world.Respect and best regards to north and Matt Ulman,Brevik and the rest...

    I can see what you see not— Vision milky, then eyes rot. When you turn, they will be gone, Whispering their hidden song. Then you see what cannot be— Shadows move where light should be. Out of darkness, out of mind,    All hail blizzard north the one and only true blizzard.DIABLO(1) is the best game in the world.Respect and best regards to north and Matt Ulman,Brevik and the rest...

    I can see what you see not—
    Vision milky, then eyes rot.
    When you turn, they will be gone,
    Whispering their hidden song.
    Then you see what cannot be—
    Shadows move where light should be.
    Out of darkness, out of mind,
    Cast down into the Halls of the Blind.    … Expand
  49. JacobCleveland
    Jul 12, 2014
    10
    Greatest game of all time. It's too bad that time has not been kind to Diablo. Original and great addictive gameplay that became the face of the hack and slash rpg genre.
  50. jelikey
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    I visited this site out of morbid curiosity. I can't understand how some people get so adamant over a mere game. But anyway, I love Diablo so much that I frequently have wet dreams over it and I have been known to masturbate while playing. Oh, and once I was so engrossed in the world of Diablo that I forgot to eat for about six days...I lost about ten kilos. No joke, man. And one time II visited this site out of morbid curiosity. I can't understand how some people get so adamant over a mere game. But anyway, I love Diablo so much that I frequently have wet dreams over it and I have been known to masturbate while playing. Oh, and once I was so engrossed in the world of Diablo that I forgot to eat for about six days...I lost about ten kilos. No joke, man. And one time I felt so in love with the game that I couldn't help but lick the screen for a while. I'm not proud of that. I know it's weird, but stranger things have been known to happen amongst game freaks.… Expand
  51. Kaprawiec
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    I remember when I first played demo of first DIABLO. It was just amazing. Music was just perfect. Its way better than those in all new instalments. Dark, heavy atmosphere - again perfect. Innovative loot system. Even story was quite interresting. in 1996 gameplay was really perfect for me. For couple of years to come this was really one of my favourite titles. When I come back to this gameI remember when I first played demo of first DIABLO. It was just amazing. Music was just perfect. Its way better than those in all new instalments. Dark, heavy atmosphere - again perfect. Innovative loot system. Even story was quite interresting. in 1996 gameplay was really perfect for me. For couple of years to come this was really one of my favourite titles. When I come back to this game now it seems almost like some indie game, its so slow compared to D3. But it still is one of the most important game in gaming history.… Expand
  52. Floing
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    This is the most atmospheric game ever made. Even Diablo 2 pales in comparison with this masterpiece. There is always a sense of dread and some of the monsters can actually become dangerous and feel like a real fight (something Diablo 3 completely lacks). There are some flaws like black deaths permanently screwing you up and wizard being totally overpowered but there are mods to fix that.
  53. mcfry
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    There may be a little nostalghia to my maximum rating, but I also believe this is a perfect casual game.
    - a simple, smooth and motivating gameplay
    - different playing styles through items and magic
    - enormous replay value
    - involving sound and story
    If you need to whack some time, this is it. Is it mobile already?
  54. jrh23
    Dec 25, 2015
    10
    By 1996, everyone was tired of the dying, cliche, turn-based RPG formula. Diablo saved the genre by bringing it into real-time. Another triumph by Blizzard
  55. pvgirl93
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    Great Game, loved it as a kid. For the time it had a great level of detail and diversity for the player. It really was groundbreaking at the time and Blizzard has continued to excel with the Diablo franchise
  56. AdamM88
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    An absolutely amazing game.
    If you pick this up in 2023, and you should, then play it with the mod called The Hell for the best experience.
  57. DeyvsonCaliman
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    No doubt one of games I played the must in my life, incredibly replayable, I could never get bored. This game was so revolutionary that up to this day we say "Diablo style game". It's a classic that a player from today world may not enjoy because of it's outdated graphics and a character growth system that is too simple. Even so, at the time, I couldn't believe such master piece.

    It's    No doubt one of games I played the must in my life, incredibly replayable, I could never get bored. This game was so revolutionary that up to this day we say "Diablo style game". It's a classic that a player from today world may not enjoy because of it's outdated graphics and a character growth system that is too simple. Even so, at the time, I couldn't believe such master piece.

    It's one of those addictive games, kill tons of sprites to develop the character until we are strong enough to kill the last boss. And them we are ready to do everything again, because dungeons are aleatory, different characters offer different game-plays and hack n' slash is so fun. Not to mention nice background story, go underground and kill the devil in that gothic environment, I felt medieval. It's a shame games don't use this kind of environment, orcs and elves can get really boring.    … Expand
  58. MasterCeddy
    Nov 14, 2016
    10
    A masterpiece, even though not perfect, I give it the perfect score as it was the first in its genre, I used to play this game as a kid and it was the scariest feeling. The colors have low contrast, everything is dark, the asmosphere is scary and adventurous. The music composer Matt Uelmen is a genius and so is the rest of the team. This game influenced hundreds of games in the followingA masterpiece, even though not perfect, I give it the perfect score as it was the first in its genre, I used to play this game as a kid and it was the scariest feeling. The colors have low contrast, everything is dark, the asmosphere is scary and adventurous. The music composer Matt Uelmen is a genius and so is the rest of the team. This game influenced hundreds of games in the following years in the gaming universe.… Expand
  59. Joewashere
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    A lone hero arrives to a dismal village and receives the quest to explore a dreadful dungeon reaching from the accursed damp catacombs of a desecrated church down to the flaming depths of hell. This isn’t about raising numbers, it’s about going down all alone.

    The strong sense of place and momentum, a remarkably simple yet effective combat system and a prodigious soundtrack which cannot    A lone hero arrives to a dismal village and receives the quest to explore a dreadful dungeon reaching from the accursed damp catacombs of a desecrated church down to the flaming depths of hell. This isn’t about raising numbers, it’s about going down all alone.

    The strong sense of place and momentum, a remarkably simple yet effective combat system and a prodigious soundtrack which cannot be complimented enough push the player into descending through walls of wailing demonic flesh until reaching Diablo himself -this is a horror tale with nightmarish sounds, grim visuals and a bare-bones RPG system fueling an aggressive gameplay more akin to id’s shooters than to anything else.

    Everything works like a clock, even that which taken by itself seems unfitting -such as the limited inventory and speed of the playable character- forces the player into constantly making relevant choices with both delayed and instant consequences (i.e. life or death), which account for the rather slim character building.

    As a proper masterpiece, Diablo is the father of a genre characterized by a brutal immediacy, set apart from the hordes of clones it spawned -a classic.    … Expand
  60. TomCat86
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    Excellent game, nothing like the trash diablo 3 we see today from blizzards mishaps. They need to re visit why diablo 1 and 2 were so much better than diablo 3.
  61. nik_balani
    Dec 24, 2017
    10
    The original diablo was a whole new style of gameplay for me and set the scene for all future point and click attack style games. Incredible story line as well.
  62. GurmpyCoolCat
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This is the game that started it all. This classic is one of the best games created. This is where the dungeon crawl and looter started. This game is a must have.
  63. Marcelo_Furtado
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Diablo is a classic, on all perspectives, on all categories. It transcends time. I probably will play it again many times before i die.
  64. Kunray
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    I recommend giving it a try.
    This game are awesome.
    10/10 2022 Diablo Epic
  65. Vradcly
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    I remember asking my christian mother about things I had encountered in Diablo after playing it at a friends house, and how that made me really contemplate the grey areas of morality for years to come. Where the fallen really deserving their fate? Can a crown really hide a persons madness like that for real? Was it stupidity or nobility at display at the ending scene? The thick atmosphereI remember asking my christian mother about things I had encountered in Diablo after playing it at a friends house, and how that made me really contemplate the grey areas of morality for years to come. Where the fallen really deserving their fate? Can a crown really hide a persons madness like that for real? Was it stupidity or nobility at display at the ending scene? The thick atmosphere made my young imagination venture to places it had deep yearnings to shape and explore, and the poetry, the tales and books slingshot me into halls from which I had previously been blind...Experiencing Diablo was an honing of my soul, it was testing me on so many levels. Maybe the greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing us that he was god.… Expand
  66. Amorph0us
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    The first of its kind. Whoever digged this at 86, found a goldmine. A designer must always look back on what has gone well with this game to find answer about the current age.
  67. NightElves
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    Oh the music for Tristram Village "Into Town" is so perfect and the horror. You'll never know who's around the corner. Who can ever forget The Butcher "Fresh Meat" and the 16 levels, if I remember correctly and the legendary old man, Cain the Elder, with the wisest words in mankind's history "Hello my friend, stay awhile and listen". Three heroes are available, at that time it was enough,Oh the music for Tristram Village "Into Town" is so perfect and the horror. You'll never know who's around the corner. Who can ever forget The Butcher "Fresh Meat" and the 16 levels, if I remember correctly and the legendary old man, Cain the Elder, with the wisest words in mankind's history "Hello my friend, stay awhile and listen". Three heroes are available, at that time it was enough, so fine by me.… Expand
  68. Bloodnes
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Шедевр игровой индустрии, игра, которую повторить так и не смогли. Лучшая РПГ все времен и народов, в те года смотрелась изумительно! Врятли найдется игроман, который не слышал о ней. 10/10 Близарды молодцы!
  69. barothor
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    A milestone in gaming history. It was the first game I remember that I was falling for big time
  70. 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.
  71. Lestaterd
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    great atmosphere. Graphics, remnant fiction, music. Incredible. even after nearly 25 years.
  72. 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
  73. diablooomen
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Тема тристрама навсегда в моем сердечке. Спасибо близы за счастливое детство.
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. SomeAnonymousGuy
    Jul 19, 2009
    9
    Ugh really all the people that rated this 0 or 1 really ought to actually try to play this game! I mean it is pretty brutal when it comes to fights but it is still an absolutely amazing! You can not find a better Hack 'n' Slash/RPG.
    I bide my time for Diablo 3.
  84. WilliamM
    May 22, 2009
    9
    Its a real shame some people give this game a 0 or a 1 because of their hatred of a challenge. I can understand the frustration that Diablo can cause for new players, ESPECIALLY new RPG players. This older game does not coddle you in any way, and becasue of that many people may find the game "unplayable" For those people i would recomend perhaps Fable or one of the many other RPGs around Its a real shame some people give this game a 0 or a 1 because of their hatred of a challenge. I can understand the frustration that Diablo can cause for new players, ESPECIALLY new RPG players. This older game does not coddle you in any way, and becasue of that many people may find the game "unplayable" For those people i would recomend perhaps Fable or one of the many other RPGs around that hold your hand the whole time. Now onto the game. Diablo for its time was unsurpased. I remember getting this game as a child and playing it for days and days, usually in a fit of rage because i had progressed to far down into the lvls before properly clearing them out therefor causing me to be underlvled and geared, BUT that's whats is so great about diablo. THere is no guard telling you to "TURN BACK YOU ARE TO WEAK!", no, instead you are faced with challenges. Graphics for the time were amazing but now of course are outdated, however they are decent enough where it is not distracting. The music is INCREDIBLE! One thing I will give Blizzard credit for is their AMAZING audio. The item system is great, the random item generation makes for a fun challenge to deck yourselft out, even main quest rewards are random, which can be disappointing when you get that nice new armor for your warrior that doesnt do much for him, however the game is easy enough to replay through and compile your gear. The only reason why I didnt give this game a 10 is the bugs. While mostly fixed now, infact last time I played through a year ago i didn't have any problems except random crashes (Vista didn't like it, had no problem on XP) The game originally shipped with some nasty bugs also blizzard was the first to discover the wonders of internet hacks and the horrible effects they had on their games. So, to summarize, If you like a challenging game where you are forced to actually use judgment and enjoy hack and slash rpgs, then diablo is for you! If you one of the masses(I'm talking to you, all you people who think Halo and GTA are amazing revolutionary games.) and you hate a game that will challenge you and let you fail then your better off playing Fable or WoW WOTLK.… Expand
  85. SyedS
    Nov 26, 2009
    9
    Great RPG! One of the best acclaimed role playing game ever invented! But the bad point is its quite easy to defeat Diablo, and its hard just to defeat the Warlord of Blood!
  86. davengo
    May 26, 2011
    9
    The original Diablo not only ushered in an era of clickfest action-RPGs for the PC, it probably also helped revive interest in computer roleplaying games in general, though ironically action-RPGs eventually killed off hardcore RPGs five year later, with Arcanum being the final game of that era (that said, Diablo is not actually that far from the hardcore dungeon crawling RPGs like theThe original Diablo not only ushered in an era of clickfest action-RPGs for the PC, it probably also helped revive interest in computer roleplaying games in general, though ironically action-RPGs eventually killed off hardcore RPGs five year later, with Arcanum being the final game of that era (that said, Diablo is not actually that far from the hardcore dungeon crawling RPGs like the Icewind Dale and Might & Magic series). Diablo may not be as refined as later action-RPGs, nor as deep as the hardcore RPGs, but the gameplay still enjoyable, rewarding, and addictve, with a unique gothic fantasy setting, well-emphasized by the dark, heavy and genuinely creepy atmosphere permeates through the game, an atmosphere that was sadly and sorely lacking in Diablo II (which I consider to be an inferior game, for this reason). I'd go as far to say that the original Diablo is one of the most atmospheric roleplaying games ever released - and atmosphere is very important for roleplaying games.… Expand
  87. Dracongo
    Mar 24, 2011
    9
    Not perfect, but for its time nearly a decade and a half ago this game was great. The mood and feel of this game surpasses its sequel, as does its music. However, I will knock a point off for the cheats that ran rampant and for the painfully slow walking despite giant maps.
  88. davenbettridge
    Jul 19, 2011
    9
    In reviewing Diablo you have remember that video games have developed A LOT over the years, games didnt just spontaneously become as functional and as complex as they are today and Diablo has contributed a step in the progress and evolution of its genre. Diablo 1 was a great game for its time and still holds up very well, its only our impatient side of being over spoilt modern gamers thatIn reviewing Diablo you have remember that video games have developed A LOT over the years, games didnt just spontaneously become as functional and as complex as they are today and Diablo has contributed a step in the progress and evolution of its genre. Diablo 1 was a great game for its time and still holds up very well, its only our impatient side of being over spoilt modern gamers that makes Diablo outdated, but when you stripe impatience aside Diablo becomes one of the timeless greats of the 90s. The design and service of Battle net is perhaps the most important and influence contribution that Diablo brought, the simple and addictive real time gameplay, the item/ loot system, stat character customisation are fantastic. The atmosphere is great (better than Diablo 2 and 3!), the simplicity and charm of the monster and environment design, the gothic story, the dark tones of despair, the random level generator all were original at its time and have since been copied and recopied in the industry today. Diablo is one of my favourites and a great and important game of its time.… Expand
  89. GolovA
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    Wow! What a game! Back then it was like
    "Dude, you know Diablo?"
    "As if! It's like the best game EVVVA!" :) Yeah, those were the times - the times when "replayability" actually meant playing the game a gazillion of times, until the CD became razor thin from constant reinstalls, until you could, like, run circles around bosses at character level 1 with your eyes closed, and still enjoy    Wow! What a game! Back then it was like
    "Dude, you know Diablo?"
    "As if! It's like the best game EVVVA!" :)
    Yeah, those were the times - the times when "replayability" actually meant playing the game a gazillion of times, until the CD became razor thin from constant reinstalls, until you could, like, run circles around bosses at character level 1 with your eyes closed, and still enjoy the game!
    THAT'S REPLAYABILITY.
    And that was Diablo.    … Expand
  90. Lotian
    Oct 20, 2015
    9
    Best in the series, in my opinion. Had that dark, grim 'n grity feel. I lost interest in Diablo series since then. It just went arcade, caroonish. Not my preference.
  91. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 27, 2016
    9
    This game was completely impressive when it came out, the graphics, the music, the dungeon crawling, the combat system, it defined a genre and it was definetely very very exciting. Maybe if you play it nowadays and you're not an old-school player it feels a bit slow and rusty but it does definetely deserve all the praise it gets.
  92. actinium
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
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  93. COED
    May 24, 2020
    9
    Это беспрекословная классика.
    Игра была выпущена Blizzard в те времена, когда ребята умели делать шедевры.
    Несмотря на сильную разницу в технологическом развитии между сегодняшними временами и теми, когда игра была сделана, она до сих пор остаётся притягательной и вполне реиграбельной. С удовольствием приобрёл её заново в официальном дистре на gog в дань уважения к игре.    Это беспрекословная классика.
    Игра была выпущена Blizzard в те времена, когда ребята умели делать шедевры.
    Несмотря на сильную разницу в технологическом развитии между сегодняшними временами и теми, когда игра была сделана, она до сих пор остаётся притягательной и вполне реиграбельной.
    С удовольствием приобрёл её заново в официальном дистре на gog в дань уважения к игре.
  94. SilverOrlov
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    At that time, Blizzard was able to make games that would become immortal classic for the many years.
    An interesting plot and game-play, but the second part, as it seemed to me, was much more significant for the history of the gaming industry. Still, it was very good game for its time.
  95. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    I've lost count of how many times I've played this game and age of empires at the time. In fact, I just finished and I don't even know what year I'm in. Essential.
  96. dA_kOr
    May 22, 2020
    9
    PlayStation1 Version
    Die Urzutaten für eines der besten RPG's:
    - Düsterer Goth-Look,
    - epische Story
    - simples Gameplay
    - simpler Look

    Heraus kommt ein Meisterwerk, welches das Genre, RPG neu definiert und ein Gegengewicht liefert, zur vorherrschenden JRPG(FinalFantasy & Co.).
    Diese einfache Essenz schafft es heute noch, auf mein Smartphone Präsent zu sein.
  97. andre_pl
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Diablo 1 is still great game but needs mods like DevilutionX. It's superb when playing with The Hell 2 mod.
  98. SolveEtCoagula
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    Classic! Could be a bit repetitive due to grinding and simplistic click-based gameplay. Rich atmosphere and user-friendly difficulty is what Diablo is all about. Back then - absolute hit, today some mods can enrich it.
  99. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    Well. It's Diablo. If you never experienced it and like loot and dark tone, you should give it a go.
    This one might lack in gameplay compared to the sequel, but without doubt has the most heavy atmosphere.
  100. 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.
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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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Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  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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