Diablo III: Eternal Collection

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7.2

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  1. everjoy
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    A jam packed adventure filled video game. Fun and extraordinarily repayable. Very worth it and a true highlight in Nintendo's catalog. This game provides everything you need to simply have a good time.
  2. ZXSth
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    An astonishingly refined, accessible and lengthy video game that is possibly the best ARPG I have ever played. Diablo 3 on the Switch benefits immensely from the years of effort put into fixing the issues that initially prevented it from meeting its full potential as an isometric ARPG. Add in the fact that this game is now portable, and you have a recipe for sheer excellence.An astonishingly refined, accessible and lengthy video game that is possibly the best ARPG I have ever played. Diablo 3 on the Switch benefits immensely from the years of effort put into fixing the issues that initially prevented it from meeting its full potential as an isometric ARPG. Add in the fact that this game is now portable, and you have a recipe for sheer excellence.

    Blasphemous as may be to say, I enjoy Diablo 3 more than its predecessor - the game is entirely focused on making repetitious tasks tons of fun. And unlike many other games in the genre, Diablo 3 provides all of its fun within this base game - item transmogrification is packaged within the game, and does not demand you shell out more money for the sake of aesthetics.

    Diablo 3 on Switch is nothing short of amazing. It is not only worthy of the franchise's storied legacy; it also manages to surpass its original 2012 incarnation by way of its newfound portability, its post-release improvements, and its dedication to balancing new and engaging mechanics with the addictive gameplay loop that made Diablo 2 as beloved as it is. Despite what began as a rocky release on PC in 2012, this game has become something very special, even a decade later, and I cannot recommend it enough to any Switch owner.    … Expand
  3. Some_one
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    This game runs super well on the Switch, and the game itself is quite entertaining. The endgame can get a bit old, as it essentially involves limited repeatable tasks, though the different seasons that are periodically released keeps things fresh. It is an easy game to enjoy in short bursts and return to after various breaks.
  4. ArcZ7
    Jul 18, 2023
    8
    Truly a amazing port to a switch. Even though the game is heavily criticized on other platforms it really feels like it was made for switch. Considering that you can run end game rifts usually in few minutes makes it perfect for short session during work and the loop is satisfying as ever. Only issue is there so much you can do in the game before it gets boring and the necro class wasTruly a amazing port to a switch. Even though the game is heavily criticized on other platforms it really feels like it was made for switch. Considering that you can run end game rifts usually in few minutes makes it perfect for short session during work and the loop is satisfying as ever. Only issue is there so much you can do in the game before it gets boring and the necro class was definitely not made for this hardware as it will make the switch sweat when playing it.… Expand
  5. sergioodoardi
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    Solid game. It has a lot of extras. One of the best sagas in history that continues to dazzle. Very recommended.
  6. vasilias21
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Just a perfect port for Nintendo switch.The game is a little bit repetitive but you should know it before you buy it.Very fun to play online with your friends and very important that seasons keep coming for the hardcore funs.
  7. R4Four
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    Oddly enough, this game is the prefect match for the switch console. Do a bit of dungeon crawling turn it off and continue whenever you have the time, absolutely fantastic match. Although Torchlight 2 does some things better, Diablo III feels much more polished and still gets regular updates and seasons - 10 years later. I can definitely recommend getting this title on the switch,Oddly enough, this game is the prefect match for the switch console. Do a bit of dungeon crawling turn it off and continue whenever you have the time, absolutely fantastic match. Although Torchlight 2 does some things better, Diablo III feels much more polished and still gets regular updates and seasons - 10 years later. I can definitely recommend getting this title on the switch, especially since you can play 100% offline and there's no online requirement like on pc.… Expand
  8. chosen0ne
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    I love this game, and I've put more hours into it than I should have. So much replayability! Love the seasons and the multiplayer on switch, I've got my dad playing it with me now. Just wish there was cross-platform play so I could play with my friends who play on PC. But holy crap, this is just a great game.
  9. NepodarOK
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    Поставив гарній грі максимальну оцінку, так як багато русні без мізків поставили їй один бал
  10. VegasWarped
    Jun 11, 2022
    9
    This is a shining light on the way a hack and slash game should be made. You can play with friends and its very entertaining. This game is not locked behind progression paywalls, progression is based purely on skill and gear build.

    If Blizzard's mobile game that also has the Diablo title had the ability to progress in game with skill instead of "how much money you spend", it wouldn't    This is a shining light on the way a hack and slash game should be made. You can play with friends and its very entertaining. This game is not locked behind progression paywalls, progression is based purely on skill and gear build.

    If Blizzard's mobile game that also has the Diablo title had the ability to progress in game with skill instead of "how much money you spend", it wouldn't have as low of a score. Please learn the difference Blizzard.    … Expand
  11. ArkonXxX
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Well for me its the BEST action rpg playable and it will be for a long period of time, because it still gets a lot of support by blizzard. Still worth it after all these years.
  12. Tensegrity
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    not perfect
    but fun to play and can spend much time grinding
    play like every 2nd 3rd Season
  13. Pinkrum
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    Best way to play this game really. The only downside is that online is kinda dead, but otherwise the gamepad controls and Switch portability make for the best Diablo 3 experience ever.
  14. Emperormti
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    Played it on ps4 with sister couple years ago. Back then was kinda scary, but really fun, plus gave me momories of us playing together. About the game necromancer us op lmao. At first I used mage but he was meh. Gameplay story and megabucks are all good, graphics too. I really liked the idea of customising your loot. Yes it costs gold but finding random piece of equipment with higher levelPlayed it on ps4 with sister couple years ago. Back then was kinda scary, but really fun, plus gave me momories of us playing together. About the game necromancer us op lmao. At first I used mage but he was meh. Gameplay story and megabucks are all good, graphics too. I really liked the idea of customising your loot. Yes it costs gold but finding random piece of equipment with higher level dosnt mean you will ruin your look. You can just change it to suit you. Overall I think its a nice game. I would recommend buying on some sale tho.… Expand
  15. Kynario
    May 11, 2022
    10
    Best switch port to date. Great graphics, performance, and UI, the story is meh, but it's mostly just about the game-play which is fantastic. It's just is a really fun game to play. Runs wonderfully on the Switch!
  16. LwestGG
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    This is actually an amazing port and runs very well on the Switch (surprisingly). Don't expect to try to be competitive though as Blizzard doesn't moderate the leaderboards and it's full of cheaters (not a big deal imo) as it's fun if you play it legit and test yourself or with a group of friends. The game itself is very solid and it feels good mowing down hordes of undead demons. A bigThis is actually an amazing port and runs very well on the Switch (surprisingly). Don't expect to try to be competitive though as Blizzard doesn't moderate the leaderboards and it's full of cheaters (not a big deal imo) as it's fun if you play it legit and test yourself or with a group of friends. The game itself is very solid and it feels good mowing down hordes of undead demons. A big downside is the lack of any chat features on the switch as nintendo still refuses to get with the times, but it's not really a big deal in this day in age as you can easily join the Diablo 3 discord and find some friends to play with.… Expand
  17. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    My most played game on Switch so far. The renewed seasons keep me coming back and back to keep making new classes and characters. It is an addicting loop that rewards the player through its deep loot and gear system. I do think to make this game fun you do need to look up some guides and tutorials for min/maxing, but if you put in the time, I believe the reward is worth it.
  18. Nise
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Like to play on switch! Cool game, also stable on this console. The game is really good and suggest to take.
  19. GodAmongUs
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    Well the gameplay was fun but not extraordinary. The graphics are so and so not great not terrible.
    It's a bit easy
  20. AdamNowak
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Myślałem, że diablo na nintendo switch będzie słabo chodzić przez swoje ograniczenia konsoli. Ale jest bardzo dobrze zrobiona nic się nie wiesza, grafika ładna - Blizzard zrobił dobrą robotę. Diablo chyba nikomu nie trzeba przedstawiać, można tylko powiedzieć warto kupić!
  21. MentalSeiz
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    The kill-loot rewarding system has never felt better. And it's not just grinding. It is a true RPG regarding story and so many stats to get lost into. Different characters with completely different play stiles will make you sink tens of hours if you live ARPGs.
  22. Bellosj
    Jan 19, 2021
    9
    I knew from the moment I played this on PC when it first came out it would be better as a console game. So much to do and play that you’ll never get bored with it. Blizzard usually knocks it out of the park for me.
  23. Profyt
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    I played this game for over a thousand hours on my switch. Any complaints I may have are far overshadowed by this fact. This game is really fun, and there is a good community on discord that makes finding groups easy for end-game content. The game is constantly updated each season too.
  24. Mjn88
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    This game is all about LOOT! If you’re into RPGs then check it out. If you d played Diablo before, Check it out. If you want to put in 100 hrs into a game, check it out. You know what you’re getting yourself into when playing a diablo game so try it out if you’ve got the time. The game is fun, graphics are ok, and replay ability is very high.
  25. quangtuyen
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    One of the high replay value games on Switch. For me, this port port on Switch is very good
  26. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Diablo III on PC had a rough launch. It wasn't until it's expansion Reaper of Souls that the game ended up feeling more robust. It introduced features like adventure mode, rifts, and transmorgification. All of these went a long way towards increasing the replay value and extending that core gameplay loop.

    Some like myself wondered how the game would fare on console but Blizzard managed    Diablo III on PC had a rough launch. It wasn't until it's expansion Reaper of Souls that the game ended up feeling more robust. It introduced features like adventure mode, rifts, and transmorgification. All of these went a long way towards increasing the replay value and extending that core gameplay loop.

    Some like myself wondered how the game would fare on console but Blizzard managed to rework the UI to feel intuitive and comfortable.

    Fast forward and the Diablo 3 comes to the Switch complete with expansion and a few Nintendo specific easter eggs. It's a surprisingly competent port that plays and performs well. It is just as satisfying to play on Switch as it is on PC and now you can slay the minions of hell and protect Sanctuary at home or on the go. The adventure no longer needs to be confined by the walls of your house.

    The upside is the game doesn't need a persistent online connection.

    I only wish that the game featured crossplay and a way to link to your battle.net account and use cloud saves like some other Switch games like Witcher 3 or Divinity Original Sin 2.    … Expand
  27. CDizzness
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Wow, this game rocks. I played it a little bit when it was re-released on Xbox One, but only for an hour or so and I thought it was super cool. But I just never had the urge to play it again. It's one of those games that's just a lot more fun when you have human players to play with you. Fast Forward 5 years later and I end up buying it on Switch as a part of a Black Friday deal. IWow, this game rocks. I played it a little bit when it was re-released on Xbox One, but only for an hour or so and I thought it was super cool. But I just never had the urge to play it again. It's one of those games that's just a lot more fun when you have human players to play with you. Fast Forward 5 years later and I end up buying it on Switch as a part of a Black Friday deal. I basically just wanted to own a copy of the game and since I primarily play Switch it was the console I wanted it on. Fast Forward 6 months later and I am finally playing the game after playing through my HUGE backlog of new Switch games. I am in love! I love loot and level up games and this is perfect for the platform, the graphics are gorgeous even on Switch and the frame rate is soooo smoooothhhh. The sound is amazing too, it's so cool when you are in a dungeon and you can hear all of the noises surrounding you, it's super clear sounding, no signs of compression! (I have a Denon 5.1 receiver) I love the destruction engine too, things just crumble around you and enemies explode into glorious blood and gore. Well done game, well done port. Looking forward to Diablo 4, but I am taking my time with this one, so no rush. Final verdict, definitely a visual upgrade over 360 and PS3, along with a solid frame rate, the game itself is entertaining and addicting. I would recommend it over the One and PS4 due to it being portable and still looking so good in docked mode. Oh, and most importantly, it is all on the cart!… Expand
  28. nusco
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    To be clear: I give Diablo III an 8, because I had fun playing it for hours over hours with friends online. However, your mileage may definitely vary. It might well be your favorite game on the Switch. And on the contrary, it might be a big shiny waste of money. Once thing is for sure: it's a flawless conversion of an unashamedly tripe-A game, with a very addictive game loop and enoughTo be clear: I give Diablo III an 8, because I had fun playing it for hours over hours with friends online. However, your mileage may definitely vary. It might well be your favorite game on the Switch. And on the contrary, it might be a big shiny waste of money. Once thing is for sure: it's a flawless conversion of an unashamedly tripe-A game, with a very addictive game loop and enough content to keep you busy for hundreds of hours before you even begin to see the last of it.

    That extreme triple-A-ness, however, is also the reason why Diablo III feels ultimately like a shallow time sink backed by stellar production values. From the comically cliched story (complete with the campiest dialog this side of a direct-to-video movie) to the stubborn refusal to test the skill of the player, this game is very careful never to take any risk of any kind. The story mode is mind-numbingly boring: hour after hour of pressing mostly the same button or two, to wipe out a huge variety of enemies that all feel the same, and barely present any challenge even at the highest difficulty levels. Admittedly, the story mode is just bait for the more meaty "adventure" mode: an endless loop of collecting more and more powerful items to unlock your way to higher and higher difficulty levels.

    There is a lot to Diablo III's addictive "spreadsheets in a fantasy world" approach. It can actually be fun to study and then assemble the best build for your character, collect information on the Internet, turn a puny level 1 mage into walking death for the hapless minions of hell. Especially with friends, it's fun to live the power fantasy of wiping out thousands of big democ baddies before they even become visible on the screen. That same power fantasy, however, ultimately feels slightly draining, like one of those aimless free-to-play games. Like a Marvel megaproduction, Diablo III is fun while it lasts, but it ultimately feels like a colossal pile of pointless content content that's too big to fail.    … Expand
  29. Baltifru
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    I had never played Diablo before getting this Switch version, and I really enjoyed it.

    The best part of Diablo is certainly its lore and very dark, Gothic atmosphere. It creates a certain fascination for the characters and especially the villains, whose artistic design and staging make them the highlights of the story. Each scenery brings one new facet of the darkness of hell, and    I had never played Diablo before getting this Switch version, and I really enjoyed it.

    The best part of Diablo is certainly its lore and very dark, Gothic atmosphere. It creates a certain fascination for the characters and especially the villains, whose artistic design and staging make them the highlights of the story. Each scenery brings one new facet of the darkness of hell, and conveys a convincing feeling of desolation.

    Gameplay-wise I found the game quite accessible, with standard RPG features like the customization of the equipment, spells and a lot of loot. I have only tried three classes (sorcerer, necromancer and witch-doctor) and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. Although one could - rightfully - argue they all represent different playstyles, the core of the gameplay is still fast-paced, hit-and-dodge style, with a slight variation for the necromancer that I found tankier and also protected by its minions.

    The levels of difficulty are quite different. It is pointless to play in difficulty easy/normal where you just go from area to area killing monsters without fearing any of them really. After realizing this, I restarted the game in the fourth level of difficulty (don't remember the name). After one or two first painful hours where I could really feel that the base equipment was harsh for a start in this mode, the game became enjoyable: not too hard, but not too easy either.

    I found the graphical quality to be excellent for the Switch. No framerate drop whatsoever, even in handheld mode, and even when the screen if filled with 50 or more monsters. Very enjoyable.

    The best part of this Switch version is probably the possibility to play the full story in coop up to four players, and each with a single Joy-con if you don't have additional controllers. The single Joy-con play is definitely less comfortable than the pro/double joy-con controls (especially for dodges for which you have to hold the stick down and tilt it), but after a few minutes of practice it is really no problem. Quite an achievement to put all these controls on such a controller and still make it rather comfortable.

    The quality of the cutscenes makes me regret not to have more of them though. There are like 5 of them in the whole game and they are of excellent quality, perfectly immersing the player in the dark atmosphere of the game.

    Highly recommended.    … Expand
  30. Arcadium
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Works perfectly on the Switch Lite. If you use your Switch for travel mode and plan on playing the endgame properly I would recommend choosing one of the easier builds like Whirlwind Barbarian because being so small, it's hard to see your buff icons drop off.
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#14 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#20 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#3 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    90
    Diablo 3 being portable, makes the Switch version the definitive one. Whether you like to play it in short bursts or in long sessions, the portability of the Switch makes anything possible. It really feels great either way. With a stable framerate and graphics that look awesome for a portable console, Diablo 3 gets a new life on the latest Nintendo console. And it rocks once again!
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2019
    90
    Diablo III veterans looking to return to the fray will want to give the Switch iteration a try, and for newcomers, this is the ideal entry point. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 72]
  3. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2019
    80
    The best and the most complete of all console editions of Diablo III – and you can play it anywhere. Who needs Diablo Immortal? [01/2019, p.65]
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