Diablo II: Resurrected

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3.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 205 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 205
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 205
  3. Negative: 143 out of 205

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  1. Tritonio
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Yes communicating online is hard but I just want to play solo or at most with one friend next to me so that doesn't bother me.

    Everything else is just a far, FAR better version of D2. Graphics are well made though it annoys me that they tried to alter clothing to be less revealing, prudes. It's great that you can revert to the original graphics though! I'm having tons of fun with    Yes communicating online is hard but I just want to play solo or at most with one friend next to me so that doesn't bother me.

    Everything else is just a far, FAR better version of D2. Graphics are well made though it annoys me that they tried to alter clothing to be less revealing, prudes. It's great that you can revert to the original graphics though!

    I'm having tons of fun with this game on the switch.

    I'd give it 10/10 if it supported open-battlenet style multiplayer with my offline characters. Why do I have to chose between having a character that I play when I'm on a trip, and another to play multiplayer with? It's ridiculous. Cross-play would be good to have too.    … Expand
  2. kimre69
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    After 2 years of begging Blizzard to repair multiplayer, nothing. Checked every month for 2 years and always 0 lobbys/players on switch. How is this possibble??? I hate that game because there was so much potential but all ruined up by blizz and their greed to pay someone 1k for repairing this mess in few hours.
  3. ZXSth
    Aug 6, 2023
    5
    A shockingly disappointing experience. While not egregiously bad, much of whatever fun could be gleaned from a game this old (despite its sterling reputation as the pinnacle of the action RPG experience) seems to have been siphoned out from this version of the game.

    D2: Resurrected demands that you log into Battle.net every time you want to play. This seems like a poor start to a game    A shockingly disappointing experience. While not egregiously bad, much of whatever fun could be gleaned from a game this old (despite its sterling reputation as the pinnacle of the action RPG experience) seems to have been siphoned out from this version of the game.

    D2: Resurrected demands that you log into Battle.net every time you want to play. This seems like a poor start to a game whose issues are further exacerbated by the sometimes minutes-long wait to actually get to the character select screen. Furthermore, the graphical improvements are pretty lacklustre, even for the Switch - character models don't seem as though they've been improved much, and I almost mistook them for the same models from the original release. This is symptomatic of what Resurrected seems to be - a low-effort port trumped up with an always-online requirement, which Blizzard can use to capitalize on nostalgia without investing heavily into such a game's quality. Considering the storied legacy Diablo 2 has, such an unwillingness to make Resurrected at least as much fun as its original incarnation is truly a pity.

    I humbly offer that in order for a remaster to earn a seal of approval from me, it has to refine the experience of the original game. It need not necessarily provide many new features, nor make everything look completely new and modern, but I think it needs to improve upon what the original did - offering the original experience alone on modern platforms is not enough. And sadly, like with many modern remasters of older games, I think Diablo 2: Resurrected offers a soured, shrivelled version of the original Diablo 2.

    Anyone looking for a fun action RPG on the Switch will likely be pleased with the Switch version of Diablo 3. Unless you have no other way to enjoy Diablo 2 or are desperate to play it, I recommend you look past this version of the game, which feels like an utter chore to play.    … Expand
  4. Animal1991
    Jul 20, 2023
    5
    Love this game from my childhood.

    Again, they promised an alive game that will be updated frequently and keeping it fun to play. Perhaps... The first 2 weeks were fun and giggles cuz you experience the gameplay / gametime from years ago, but after that it stops and you move on. People want new stuff even tho its a revamp. But overall its good and a nice revamp, but the cost is    Love this game from my childhood.

    Again, they promised an alive game that will be updated frequently and keeping it fun to play.
    Perhaps...

    The first 2 weeks were fun and giggles cuz you experience the gameplay / gametime from years ago, but after that it stops and you move on. People want new stuff even tho its a revamp.

    But overall its good and a nice revamp, but the cost is way to high...    … Expand
  5. Jexorium
    Jun 16, 2023
    8
    El juego impactó positivamente. Los gráficos y jugabilidad en consola fueron satisfactorios. Ahora bien está limitado el juego en algunos aspectos fundamentales: al ser un juego pensado para jugar online, no puede ser que no tenga chat de ningún tipo.
  6. Steyraus
    Mar 27, 2023
    0
    Game requires you to create a separate account in separate site. Bought the game for a camping trip and could even play it when I had no internet. Gsmevlooks and runs trash on Switch. Game itself losses all the charm and feel of the origional.
  7. Zski
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    I did a full review of Diablo II Resurrected for PC, which is a perfect remaster of one of my all time favorite games. This is a review of the Switch port. The game performs well on the Switch, and although the graphics are notably watered down compared to PC, they still look great. I was really impressed with the almost fully customizable controls. The controls actually make some of theI did a full review of Diablo II Resurrected for PC, which is a perfect remaster of one of my all time favorite games. This is a review of the Switch port. The game performs well on the Switch, and although the graphics are notably watered down compared to PC, they still look great. I was really impressed with the almost fully customizable controls. The controls actually make some of the melee classes more fun to play, but it makes some of the casting classes such as the sorceress a bit difficult to control. I also noticed some strange issues with getting stuck between objects that have never occurred on PC. While the controls work well, they will slow you down compared to what you can do on PC. The Switch port is excellent for walking through the game or doing some simple runs that are low risk, but once you try to do the more difficult runs, you’ll experience some difficulty in ways you wouldn’t have ever experienced on PC. For example, it’s extremely difficult to see enemy resistances in hell, so you really have to know what you’re doing. Overall, this game is great for walking through the game or as a companion to the PC version. I really do recommend it to supplement the PC version so you can play on the go. I never thought when I first played this game over 20 years ago that I would be able to play it on a device anywhere in my house. Sliding in an extra magic find run has never been easier.… Expand
  8. bigpaletv
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    as a d2 veteran, i sincerely loved playing this game for the nostalgia factor. i had a mfing group of 8 people that ran Hell difficulty content like it was nothin. one of the guys, Spy, never ate an avocado. we found an organic Ber and Jah runes, and many other high runes. these were some of the best gaming days of my life
  9. sangine
    Jan 9, 2023
    3
    Conexión permanente a internet en una consola portátil. Las fuentes pequeñisimas. Blizzard es un chiste hoy por hoy. Nada que ver con lo que era antes
  10. FI-LIFE
    Sep 5, 2022
    0
    Stop support russian propaganda! Blizzard blocks players based on Russian propaganda!
  11. Bazdmeg
    Jun 20, 2022
    3
    2 years after its release, server problems are still common. it would be time to do something with her now because I'm getting **** bored.
  12. BullHorn
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    It's blowing my mind that this master-piece came from the same studio that made Diablo Immortal.

    The game has a few issues with the lobby system, but other than that, really, it is a masterpiece.
  13. Nepen1he
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    games out of politics, juegos fuera de la politica, jogos fora da política
  14. Nikolas_super
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    Поставил плохую оценку, так как разработчики этой игры влезли в политику!
    А так хорошая игра с обновлённой графикой.
  15. cruelman
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    Worst port. Disconnects. Graphical issues. Inappropriate and stupid censorship
  16. vulpi_shu
    Dec 19, 2021
    0
    Данная игра была куплена под свитч только для совместного прохождения, за большим экраном(в описании между прочим указано играть до 4 человек). Кто бы мог подумать, в этой версии нет никакого совместного режима. Только онлайн и только через подписку нинтендо.
    Вернуть деньги через свитч - невозможно, поддержка близарда ср*ть хотела на вопрос зачем мне версия для свича без совместного    Данная игра была куплена под свитч только для совместного прохождения, за большим экраном(в описании между прочим указано играть до 4 человек). Кто бы мог подумать, в этой версии нет никакого совместного режима. Только онлайн и только через подписку нинтендо.
    Вернуть деньги через свитч - невозможно, поддержка близарда ср*ть хотела на вопрос зачем мне версия для свича без совместного режима.

    Вот таким стало прекрасное возвращение любимой игры.    … Expand
  17. Luka0725
    Dec 5, 2021
    0
    Do You Guys Not Have Phones Blizzard? Check all the $*%^&$ reviews here. 2.7 User Score is much better than War3R's 0.6, so good job! Even more bugs than the original D2. Every time I use the portal with Telekinesis, the game crashed and I lost my progress. Why do I have to connect to my freaking battle net account so I can play offline? If I terminate the program it requires onlineDo You Guys Not Have Phones Blizzard? Check all the $*%^&$ reviews here. 2.7 User Score is much better than War3R's 0.6, so good job! Even more bugs than the original D2. Every time I use the portal with Telekinesis, the game crashed and I lost my progress. Why do I have to connect to my freaking battle net account so I can play offline? If I terminate the program it requires online verification AGAIN! What's your problem? If I have a PC version I will probably enjoy offline gameplay by importing the old D2 save files but unless I got a cracked switch clearly it is not possible to add mods or change the drop rate. Then I have to accept the truth that players will spend thousands of hours grinding for just one gear. It is maybe fun 20 years ago but to be honest, I can't spend that much time with broken experience right now. R.I.P North Blizzard, we all miss you.… Expand
  18. Sergo28
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    Ностальгия забросил дьябло 3 и танчика 2 недели как купил очень доволен
  19. BOG_Vagylevych
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Гра чудова, ремастер вийшов на славу, були моменти з серверами, та їх прибрали.
    Єдиний мінус - важко комунікувати з іншими гравцями, чати часто виходять з ладу при перезаході хоста на сервер.
    Прямого листа гравцю в чаті відправити неможливо. Але якщо грати сінг і на це не зважати, то тверда 10!    Гра чудова, ремастер вийшов на славу, були моменти з серверами, та їх прибрали.
    Єдиний мінус - важко комунікувати з іншими гравцями, чати часто виходять з ладу при перезаході хоста на сервер.
    Прямого листа гравцю в чаті відправити неможливо.
    Але якщо грати сінг і на це не зважати, то тверда 10!
  20. Venegrad
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    go more censored guys, and after 1~2 year game strategy like this, your company will ends
  21. bobsvagene
    Nov 17, 2021
    7
    I tried Diablo 2 on both PS5 and Switch. I found the experience to be much better on Switch as the mindless fun of the grind seems to be better laid back on the sofa with something on TV in the background. Having only played Diablo 3 previously and Diablo 2 briefly when I was younger, the graphics and character models of Diablo 2: Resurrected left a much better impression on me. TheI tried Diablo 2 on both PS5 and Switch. I found the experience to be much better on Switch as the mindless fun of the grind seems to be better laid back on the sofa with something on TV in the background. Having only played Diablo 3 previously and Diablo 2 briefly when I was younger, the graphics and character models of Diablo 2: Resurrected left a much better impression on me. The limited view of lighting around each character really adds to the mood too.

    Some people don't like the gear dropping when you die but I think its a nice nod to games of the past and adds some threat to mindlessly darting around a level as a sorceress (a very squishy character).

    The worst difference between PS5 and Switch is the matchmaking experience. The max player amount is capped at 4 instead of 8 on PS5 which effects difficulty too.

    In around 100 or so hours worth of playing, I haven't matched with a player for longer than 10 minutes. You should only attempt to matchmake on Hell mode as that is where I've found most success.

    There have been many connectivity issues in the past few weeks but these seem to be somewhat resolved through the queue system. It wasn't fun being disconnected and losing tons of progress and having to fight your way all the way through dungeons again which has now has a new randomized layout and enemy spawns. Other times opening your online only character wasn't even a possibility.

    I can only recommend this game if you are comfortable with a solo experience in what is essentially a multiplayer game. I'm fine with this but I can see this being a deal breaker for veterans of the game or people that might not understand mechanics too well and need a helping hand.    … Expand
  22. lalun
    Nov 13, 2021
    1
    So ein schlechter Port für die Switch.
    Kein Chat, keine Möglichkeit sich mit seinen Mitstreitern zu kommunizieren. Meist spielt man überhaupt alleine. nach 40 Stunden hab ich vielleicht mit 10 verschiedenen Spielern gezockt. Kann auch keine Handel öffnen, weil man keine Lobby hat.
    Diablo auf der switch ist nur was für Solo Spieler. Traurig weil man davon ausgeht Diablo 2 ist ein Multi    So ein schlechter Port für die Switch.
    Kein Chat, keine Möglichkeit sich mit seinen Mitstreitern zu kommunizieren. Meist spielt man überhaupt alleine. nach 40 Stunden hab ich vielleicht mit 10 verschiedenen Spielern gezockt. Kann auch keine Handel öffnen, weil man keine Lobby hat.
    Diablo auf der switch ist nur was für Solo Spieler. Traurig weil man davon ausgeht Diablo 2 ist ein Multi Player.    … Expand
  23. skysoul
    Nov 6, 2021
    1
    Disconnects and client crushes constantly.
    Due to problems with servers, instead of a solution, the developers made a crutch in the form of a cooldown when creating a game. Well done blizzard.
  24. Cur5ed
    Oct 27, 2021
    0
    No multiplayer,no trading,no pvp,queue.This is not the game I’ve played in mi childhood(((Only single player .With no social,I’m not recommend to buy.
  25. Tortor
    Oct 26, 2021
    1
    I don't have the nostalgia factor for this game as I never played this when I was a kid.

    Saying that. I wish more improvements were made to get this up to speed with modern day standards. The update to the graphics was nice but this really needed more. I managed get to the last area and can honestly say my time was mostly filled with frustration over the ridiculously small inventory    I don't have the nostalgia factor for this game as I never played this when I was a kid.

    Saying that.

    I wish more improvements were made to get this up to speed with modern day standards.

    The update to the graphics was nice but this really needed more.

    I managed get to the last area and can honestly say my time was mostly filled with frustration over the ridiculously small inventory sizes. Most my time was spent uselessly managing loot and going back and fourth to town to sell.

    Also the sheer amount of potion vomit was so lame. I can see why the newer game did away with potions like this in favor of a refreshing potion. Being bombarded by all these potions and junk loot felt ridiculous. That felt like such a massive design flaw keeping the loot system like this and the inventory this tiny but maybe how they artificially made games longer back then.

    Just because this was a classic back then, doesn't mean it's good now. Shiny new graphics only can go far.

    Playing on the switch was a pain too. Handheld mode is the most uncomfortable as nothing really felt optimized for the small screen size.    … Expand
  26. DavidDeDavidson
    Oct 26, 2021
    3
    The game's servers have constant problems and honestly as somebody who didn't grow up on D2, it's pretty overrated. All the slows and mana burns and melee hit accuracy are just a chore to deal with, Whatever challenge they add it feels more like the game isn't responding which is compounded by the fact the servers suck and it lags sometimes.
  27. cynic69
    Oct 26, 2021
    0
    I regret buying this. The game is good but the servers are realy bad and on top of all problems like losing progress, crashing games and losing connection we have to wait in queue. Up to 40 minutes waiting to get thrown out of a game and start all over sucks
  28. DieHertz
    Oct 11, 2021
    0
    Garbage
    Queues! Freaking queues!

    Switch is a console I take out on short public trips, people take switch with them when going to bathroom, you can't afford having 30-minute long queues on Switch!

    Switch version has awful performance, infinite loading screens, framerate drops over the course of the game, reaching unplayable depths, forcing to restart.
    Game crashes most unexpectedly as well.
  29. haszek
    Oct 26, 2021
    0
    Constant crashes and after that que for hours. This game is half baked..after so many weeks it constantly crashes and no response from devs
  30. echo960
    Oct 25, 2021
    0
    worst experience on switch ever! I can't even log in for offline mode. Don't sell it blizzard if you don't have a plan to maintain it.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 14, 2022
    70
    Diablo II: Resurrected is a great game, but in a genre that has seen drastic growth and evolution ever since. It’s an experience that is certainly worth playing, especially if you understand the context that it was launched and its importance to today’s titles.
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  2. Vooks
    Nov 29, 2021
    70
    Diablo II Resurrected, for the most part, strikes a perfectly respectable balance between maintaining the look and feel of the original and updating it for a modern audience. It's unambitious, but it doesn't really need to be any more than that — Diablo II was a wonderful game, and all it really needed was a bit of sprucing up at the end of the day. That's been done here, and done mostly well, and the transition to a gamepad is probably is good as it could've been. Still, it feels dated in some ways, and its online/offline character split was a dreadful choice, given how bad the servers have been for it. Still, it is Diablo II, for better and for worse, and if you're like me and have a nostalgic attachment to it, it's probably worth a play.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Nov 12, 2021
    78
    Diablo II: Resurrected is a great port plagued by the usual server issues. When those stop — or if you can work around them — D2:R is a great port that polishes up a cult classic without losing its original charm and gameplay loop. The improved visuals run well on the Switch, and the quality-of-life improvements and good controller implementation ensure that D2 is a joy to experience on the handheld. Of course, there are some noticeable downgrades, but none of them impede the experience, and they're necessary to ensure the game runs smoothly and without hitches. If you favor portability over quality, the Switch version of D2:R is worth picking up.
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