Diablo III

 Xbox 360
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 432 Ratings

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  1. M9ki
    Sep 3, 2013
    8
    Loving the game,but theres something missing I can tell. It appears many people are saying its better on xbox and ps3 then pc that could be, I never got into diablo till now. whats amazing is how good it is,i'm curious about the bad ratings some of you fellas gave it.Graphics,sound,gameplay all good.Lacking the polish but its far from a bad game.

    For anyone religious even though this    Loving the game,but theres something missing I can tell. It appears many people are saying its better on xbox and ps3 then pc that could be, I never got into diablo till now. whats amazing is how good it is,i'm curious about the bad ratings some of you fellas gave it.Graphics,sound,gameplay all good.Lacking the polish but its far from a bad game.

    For anyone religious even though this game has evil name, you play as a good guy and kill evil that's the point.    … Expand
  2. kolin1302
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    This game shines in the local couch play. Gather 4 friends or family members and have fun in a never ending dungeon crawler to hunt for loot and Gold while drinking and laughing at ALL the Blizzard hating trolls with no lives outside of their mental state.
    This game is simply dynamite: a family that plays together, stays together. Let's rock and roll and loot
  3. b12arr0
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    So glad Blizzard went to the console with D3. I've been playing it since yesterday and so far, I LOVE IT. The only problem I have with it is the inventory. Something could have been done differently there. I still gave it a 10 though. I played Diablo 1, 2, and 3 on the PC. Loved all 3. This one is just as great. Not sure why there are 15 negative scores. Not sure what game those people areSo glad Blizzard went to the console with D3. I've been playing it since yesterday and so far, I LOVE IT. The only problem I have with it is the inventory. Something could have been done differently there. I still gave it a 10 though. I played Diablo 1, 2, and 3 on the PC. Loved all 3. This one is just as great. Not sure why there are 15 negative scores. Not sure what game those people are playing but it ain't this one. Go buy it, play it, and love it.… Expand
  4. NecroMnemic
    Nov 7, 2013
    4
    While having nice combat and sound, the game fails at anything else. The itemization is very weak and character customization is non-existant, paired with a story that is an insult to all Diablo fans (games nad books).

    Horrible game, wouldn't advice to buy it.
  5. LTdaz
    Sep 5, 2013
    9
    I'm actually really surprised at how much work Blizzard put into the console version of this game. A lot of aspects in D3 have been reworked from the pc version to make game feels native to the consoles and gamepad controls.

    The much talked about change from the pc version are the addition of a local coop mode and the removal of a constant online requirement and auction house. But    I'm actually really surprised at how much work Blizzard put into the console version of this game. A lot of aspects in D3 have been reworked from the pc version to make game feels native to the consoles and gamepad controls.

    The much talked about change from the pc version are the addition of a local coop mode and the removal of a constant online requirement and auction house. But Blizzard was nice enough to bring back LAN capability as well, something that was obviously not possible with the online requirement of the pc version.

    Among other changes, instead of controlling player character via mouse clicks ala RTS fashion, player now has direct control over the character. Blizzard also added a fairly responsive dodge move that is mapped to right analog stick. As a result, fights are a lot more arcade-y (in a good way) and you feel more involved in the thick of it. The combat now resemble something like a fighter where you zoom in to deliver the hits and evade out of the way of any enemy attacks as oppose to standing toe-to-toe with baddies and hacking it out like traditional Diablo combat (of course you can still play D3 like that but the evade feature just adds to your combat repertoire). The camera and FOV are also closer to the action compared to the pc version, partly for technical reason and partly to emphasize the action more.

    To accommodate for speedier play and lack of mouse control, looting is now automatic for gold and bodies; player walk over to collect gold and check loot on bodies. That's something I personally really like. You still have to press buttons for item pickups. Blizzard also introduced a quick inventory management system that allows players to quickly compare, equip and drop items without pausing and going into the inventory screen. You just press up on the D-pad and recent picked up items are displayed relative to your current setup with the choice to equip or drop. This is obviously added for local 4 players but I also found it to be very useful for on the fly loot management in SP. Inventory has been adjusted for console control as well, but that's one change that's not necessarily for the better as I still prefer having simplicity of mouse drag and drop for inventory management.

    Speaking of items, loot drops have been massively adjusted for the console version. One of the many complaints about the pc version is how many junk items there are in game. According to Blizzard, they've addressed this by scaling back the rate at which items are dropped but have made the items more "useful" in general. And to their credit, I have noticed A LOT less item drops compare to the pc version during my playthrough of the 360 version. Rumor is Blizzard will be making a similar adjustment to the pc version in an upcoming patch.

    Due to the limitations of the aging hardware, there are some expected technical compromises with the console version. The visual fidelity is scaled back compared to the pc version and the resolution is native sub-720p to maintain a steady 50-60 framerate. It's jarring at first especially if you are used to the much higher resolution of the pc version but once you get going that's quickly forgotten (at least for me it was).    … Expand
  6. Kalarin
    Sep 4, 2013
    9
    Diablo 3 has a simple formula. Kill things, get gear, kill harder things, get better gear. Beat bosses, get even better gear. Rinse and repeat. If you are looking for a in depth RPG with lots of character choices, interesting puzzles, plenty of sideline questing and gripping dialogue, then you will need to look elsewhere. If you are looking for the ultimate in hacking and slashingDiablo 3 has a simple formula. Kill things, get gear, kill harder things, get better gear. Beat bosses, get even better gear. Rinse and repeat. If you are looking for a in depth RPG with lots of character choices, interesting puzzles, plenty of sideline questing and gripping dialogue, then you will need to look elsewhere. If you are looking for the ultimate in hacking and slashing your way to epic gear then Diablo 3 does it like no other, and the console version is a great way to experience the fun.… Expand
  7. UltimateGamer
    Sep 5, 2013
    9
    Ok, truly a fantastic game. I have never played the pc version of diablo or any other diablo for that matter, but already I can tell its going to be my new favourite game. The choices of characters are great debating with friends who's character is best and who will beat who is just like a sport to us I would definetialy 100% recommend this game to any one who seeks a role playing monsterOk, truly a fantastic game. I have never played the pc version of diablo or any other diablo for that matter, but already I can tell its going to be my new favourite game. The choices of characters are great debating with friends who's character is best and who will beat who is just like a sport to us I would definetialy 100% recommend this game to any one who seeks a role playing monster slaying dungeon raiding game to buy this, I just hope games like this continue to be made … Expand
  8. Fallenlords
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    I don't know where I have been in the world of gaming? But Diablo 3 is my first foray into the Diablo series. It has been a game that has just passed me by, for some reason. I think I thought it was an RTS type game so I just dismissed it out of hand. I bought it mainly because there was a lack of things to buy on console. It was not what I expected at all. It's like a mini-MMORPG,I don't know where I have been in the world of gaming? But Diablo 3 is my first foray into the Diablo series. It has been a game that has just passed me by, for some reason. I think I thought it was an RTS type game so I just dismissed it out of hand. I bought it mainly because there was a lack of things to buy on console. It was not what I expected at all. It's like a mini-MMORPG, if such a game type exists, and a lot of fun. Interspersed with some jaw dropping cut-scenes that threads the story together magnificently. I haven't put it down since I got it. I have just trounced Diablo (on easy, because I am very lame) as a Barbarian. Now looking to play a little harder and try the other classes. In retrospect, it has probably passed me by because it was a PC game (spits twice and crosses himself). I had major issues with PC games, graphics cards and all sorts problems hence the reason I jumped ship to consoles.

    I have to say my gaming mojo, was on a downer I was even thinking about going back to PC gaming (spits twice and crosses himself). All the business about console wars, revelation after revelation. It was just getting me down. But Diablo 3 made me realise why I like games. It was a wonderful escape and immersion into a well crafted world. It works well on a console, even though the UI is a bit fiddly on times. Just kind of goes to show, you aren't limited by the number of buttons you have on a controller you are only limited by lack of imagination. No such problem with this game, love it and highly recommend it to everybody.    … Expand
  9. adent
    Sep 5, 2013
    10
    First of all I have never played any Diablo game. I am not a PC GAMER. So I have not played the previous generations of Diablo.

    Having said all that, Diablo III Rocks! Thank you Blizzard for bringing this couch co-op over to the PS3.
  10. DrMarc
    Sep 6, 2013
    7
    The PC version ofDiablo 3 has undergone multiple revisions including making inferno easier, adding legendaries, increasing magic/gold find caps, and adding monster power to give that extra level of difficulty.

    The console version (this review focuses on the PS3 version) is a mixed bag, which I will outline below. Online vs. oflfine: One of the most frustrating features of PC diablo    The PC version ofDiablo 3 has undergone multiple revisions including making inferno easier, adding legendaries, increasing magic/gold find caps, and adding monster power to give that extra level of difficulty.

    The console version (this review focuses on the PS3 version) is a mixed bag, which I will outline below.

    Online vs. oflfine:
    One of the most frustrating features of PC diablo 3 was the online requirements. I have been fortunate to say the least I managed a hardcore demon hunter to paragon 83 without disconnects. However, prior to that there was many deaths due to login errors and disconnects.

    The console version solves this completely by introducing offline mode. It's one of the strongest features that would influence a PC owner to have this game on console.

    To go along with this, there is a new co-op mode which allows up to 4 players to game at once from the same screen, another great perk. The caviat to this is that 1 person gets access to the stash (whoever the account owner is for PSN), and the other characters do not get access to some exclusive items items (infernal helm IS included for all guest characters).

    The co op has some downfalls. If a character seperates from the pack, they get ported to the group. This is potentially a bad idea as it limits tactics for kiting and can get someone killed easily with certain enemies/affixes.

    Also, inventory pauses the game for everyone and only 1 person can use it at a time.

    There is an online mode to the game with no auction house. This time around, what you find/trade is what makes your character.

    Loot changes
    The console version has something the PC doesn't: more efficient upgrade/looting system. This is something PC owners have waited for since release, and it's a bit of a slap in the face to see the console get it first. However, it's a big improvement to the game as well and with the monster power implemented into the console version already, you can truly optimize your farming methods for the best loot and constantly search for a better upgrade.

    Camera and graphics
    I won't give my own opnions for the camera, but know it is very zoomed out for the gameplay changes. The HUD is very small even with 2 players (I play on a 46" HDTV) and honestly it's difficulty to see cooldowns clearly. The resolution is very diminshed form the PC version (720p on PS3) and the graphics have been "optimzied" for console. It's a big step down from the PC version. Interestingly enough, there's certain areas that lag/studder on offline mode with minimal enemies on screen, yet when the screen is loaded with enemies it runs fine. Hopefully this gets addressed.

    Gameplay
    Perhaps the biggest change to D3 on console is the gameplay. Point and click becomes joystick move and dodge. It's a refreshing change to the way the game is played, I'll admit. It adds a new level of tactics. Another big reason someone may want to buy it for the console.

    In summary, D3 made some improvements in looting over PC version and changed the gameplay enough to make it fresh for previous PC owners as well as took away the auction house to allow players to actually play to get gear upgrades. However, the cost is diminished visuals, limited co op with frequent interruptions for inventory/gear optimization and limited guest features for co op play    … Expand
  11. vpiano150
    Sep 3, 2013
    9
    diablo 3 is way better to consoles from pc.First there is no always online drm.you can play offline singleplayer plus 4 co-op local.Second the suprise for me is the control system of your character,better than mouse and keyboard on pc.You have the left stick to move and right stick to envade(you step back
    or sideways to envade enemies).You must play it to realise that blizzard did very    diablo 3 is way better to consoles from pc.First there is no always online drm.you can play offline singleplayer plus 4 co-op local.Second the suprise for me is the control system of your character,better than mouse and keyboard on pc.You have the left stick to move and right stick to envade(you step back
    or sideways to envade enemies).You must play it to realise that blizzard did very well job with controls.
    AND third the looting that is the heart of these games is right not broken like the pc version because there is no auction house.YOU gain items every time you complete quests and not only money and exp.
    this games is for looting.
    BLIZZARD RIGHT LOOT AND THE CONSOLE VERSION HAS GREAT CONTROLS AND USER INTERFACE THE RIGHT COMBINATION FOR A VERY GOOD GAME.    … Expand
  12. Slayton
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    This game makes a fantastic port over to the console, with offline play and no RMAH it removed two of the biggest complaints people had, add in co op play with up to three friends on the couch and you can have a lot of fun playing this.
  13. MacMorris
    Sep 3, 2013
    8
    This game is a joy to play The graphics are good. I feel it still lacks something. I don't feel like experiencing a new diablo compared to its previous successors. The gameplay is nice and there's no doubt about it. New amazing powers, costumes are added and i am impressed with it.
  14. To_Profesional
    Sep 5, 2013
    9
    Being a fan of the series I was surprised to hear it was making a transition to consoles. This is an amazing game and adding the 4 player co-op with out the initial problems the PC version had this is an amazing experience really recommend it to everyone that likes games the only down side will be the colors are tuned down so it is not as pretty as the PC version but it is very slick IBeing a fan of the series I was surprised to hear it was making a transition to consoles. This is an amazing game and adding the 4 player co-op with out the initial problems the PC version had this is an amazing experience really recommend it to everyone that likes games the only down side will be the colors are tuned down so it is not as pretty as the PC version but it is very slick I hope the visuals make the bossy in the next gen.… Expand
  15. BubblegumImp
    Sep 6, 2013
    8
    No online DRM and auction house. This is the version which should have been released a year ago. It's clear that D3 will never be the game its predecessor was, but it remains a solid and entertaining ride for the 12 hours or so it takes to complete it on the most basic of difficulty levels. Whether you choose to replay it... really depends on the individual.
  16. Danielshane
    Jun 2, 2015
    0
    lets take out all the fun from the first 2 like leveling up in the game. in this game leveling up sucks. it also only gives you just one skill point and lets take out all the good players from the other one and lets throw in a stupid monk, witch doctor and a random demon hunter. this game was terribly terribly bad compared to the the first 2. even the cover of the game was boring with alets take out all the fun from the first 2 like leveling up in the game. in this game leveling up sucks. it also only gives you just one skill point and lets take out all the good players from the other one and lets throw in a stupid monk, witch doctor and a random demon hunter. this game was terribly terribly bad compared to the the first 2. even the cover of the game was boring with a random eye wow an eye with D3 on it... so cool. this game is so boring i stopped playing games for 3 weeks after i got this game and i only was able to play an hour of it because of how ridiculously dull it was.. the way the currency in the game operates is way off who did the math on making this game. out of millions of games i've played, this is for sure the top ten most hated game of all time. dont buy this game… Expand
  17. oosu
    Sep 3, 2013
    8
    I have played the PC game a fair amount and I have to say the console version is extremely enjoyable. They really did wonders making the game feel natural on a controller. The addition of the evade stick is great.

    Graphically the game looks very good. Depending on your rig it could look better or worse. Better in my case. I would guess it runs at a native 720p or there around. The    I have played the PC game a fair amount and I have to say the console version is extremely enjoyable. They really did wonders making the game feel natural on a controller. The addition of the evade stick is great.

    Graphically the game looks very good. Depending on your rig it could look better or worse. Better in my case. I would guess it runs at a native 720p or there around. The game runs at a very smooth 60fps. I did not notice any hiccups or screen tearing that I have heard others experience.
    There is a little but more loading time that the PC. I did install it to my HDD. I would say 10-20 seconds.

    The UI navigation is a bit awkward at first but after a few hours of playing you will wiz right through it.
    Luckily there is a quick equip button as you play to instantly see if an item is an upgrade or a downgrade. Pressing the D-pad up activates it and pressing it up or down again scrolls through your inventory. Once again. It will take some time for this to feel natural. When it does it feels very organic.

    The online play is excellent. Having voice chat to communicate with your teammates it invaluable. Makes playing go very smooth. I was able to find games instantly with the quick match option.

    The biggest difference between this version and the PC would be the absence of the Auction House.

    If you have it on PC probably not worth the investment. If not. Absolutely a must have on the console!    … Expand
  18. FatalDeathSG45
    Sep 8, 2013
    9
    It's been 13 long years since Blizzard's last console offering (StarCraft 64 on the Nintendo 64 back in 2000)... but it was worth the wait. Diablo III not only translates well to consoles, but actually improves over the PC version. The lack of an always-online connection meant you can play the game offline. The point-and-click PC controls are replaced with fluid console controls (thoughIt's been 13 long years since Blizzard's last console offering (StarCraft 64 on the Nintendo 64 back in 2000)... but it was worth the wait. Diablo III not only translates well to consoles, but actually improves over the PC version. The lack of an always-online connection meant you can play the game offline. The point-and-click PC controls are replaced with fluid console controls (though the right-stick being evade instead of camera control is odd, for me at least). The rest of the game shines: addictive RPG gameplay, various monsters to fight, lots of loot to collect and tons of replayability. Gather 3 more players and you're in for a fun time that's second only to Borderlands. It can get difficult at parts, especially if you play solo. But this is the definitive version of Diablo III. Blizzard's return to consoles has shined in more ways than one.… Expand
  19. Rox22
    Sep 9, 2013
    9
    Since my PC decided to take a permanent "break" I've been stuck to consoles. So when I originally heard of Diablo 3 for the PC I was gutted. I almost went and bought a new computer just for this game. But, then the critics started ripping into it, so I held back.

    So when I finally saw the release for the X360 I was ecstatic. Even if it wasn't good, it would art least warm my nostalgia    Since my PC decided to take a permanent "break" I've been stuck to consoles. So when I originally heard of Diablo 3 for the PC I was gutted. I almost went and bought a new computer just for this game. But, then the critics started ripping into it, so I held back.

    So when I finally saw the release for the X360 I was ecstatic. Even if it wasn't good, it would art least warm my nostalgia for my D2 playing days.

    To my surprise, I utterly love Diablo 3. I honestly do not get all the criticism, but to each his own I guess.

    If D3 had a flaw, it is that it rehashes almost everything from D2 & D1. But how is this a bad thing? I played D2 & D1 to death, and still love them. On it's own it isn't as good as Diablo 2, but I don't see how anyone could improve on it. Also, I'm surprised at how well D3 handles on the console.

    In game graphics aren't a huge leap from D2 but detailed and different enough to not call it dated. The cut scenes are just superb, I can understand that the PC elite might not care too much, but this level of detail, on a 360 is fantastic.

    Gameplay is almost identical to Diablo 2. It has been simplified a bit, but perhaps that is better as I did find D2 was a little needlessly complex at times. Regardless, it works and the game is just as enjoyable as D2.

    Story & Narrative are exactly what you would expect from a Diablo game. The story continues flawlessly and the character developed nicely. I really love how care and attention went into the personalities of each of the classes.

    Overall:
    Diablo 3 is perhaps a new favorite on this generation of consoles. It is not as good as Diablo 2 and the tech behind it can be seen as a little dated, but this doesn't matter to ME. I loved it and I can not wait for the expansion.    … Expand
  20. Lukroi
    Sep 4, 2013
    9
    I've always wanted to play a Diablo game with a game pad. As much as I love D3 on PC, I love it even more on a console. The only gripe I have is that the 360 doesn't natively display 1080 resolution, which has a noticeable effect on graphical fidelity. Great game!
  21. Jakeonguitar
    Sep 25, 2013
    10
    A really fun game where you slay all sorts of monsters in various stages while collecting unique weapons and armor. I'm playing it co-op and it's a blast, the most fun I've had with a game in quite a while.
  22. Thinely
    Sep 10, 2013
    10
    Diablo 3 ohh how i love you, no other game this year on console got to me, and yeah i'm sick of the usual and this was a surprise It's fun, looks beautiful and the gameplay well here is the great part it could be so easy my little brother could play it blindfolded or so damn hard you would want to forget that you ever even bought it The controls where fit to the console version and itDiablo 3 ohh how i love you, no other game this year on console got to me, and yeah i'm sick of the usual and this was a surprise It's fun, looks beautiful and the gameplay well here is the great part it could be so easy my little brother could play it blindfolded or so damn hard you would want to forget that you ever even bought it The controls where fit to the console version and it truly felt like home on the xbox, well blizzard done a great job on this. Didn't regret buying it don't listen to the haters just buy it and judge yourself. It's a BLAST … Expand
  23. jthiel09
    Sep 5, 2013
    8
    Avoid reviews that are under a 6, this game is easily one of the best PC ports to console I've every played. Fans of the Diablo series know what they are getting, a great RPG experience with a deep leveling system full of endless hours of quests and loot.

    Is it as good as the PC, that's debatable depending on the PC you are using, but considering how smooth the game play feels on a    Avoid reviews that are under a 6, this game is easily one of the best PC ports to console I've every played. Fans of the Diablo series know what they are getting, a great RPG experience with a deep leveling system full of endless hours of quests and loot.

    Is it as good as the PC, that's debatable depending on the PC you are using, but considering how smooth the game play feels on a controller you can't find a better experience. Apart from the the Borderlands series, this has the best co-op play out there. It's just too bad this game is coming at the end of the 360 and I can't play it on my Xbox One.    … Expand
  24. YaksterX
    Sep 3, 2013
    8
    Just got it today. My wife, Teenager daughter and I sitting there and playing. I will have to say that it is fun, a tad different than the PC version which I have played for several days according to my account.

    You can have offline play, I did not see an auction house of any sort. It is fairly smooth. The gameplay is very adaptable to party game on the same screen and overall the UI is    Just got it today. My wife, Teenager daughter and I sitting there and playing. I will have to say that it is fun, a tad different than the PC version which I have played for several days according to my account.

    You can have offline play, I did not see an auction house of any sort. It is fairly smooth. The gameplay is very adaptable to party game on the same screen and overall the UI is dealt perfectly in my opinion.

    I think it is a better execution than that of the PC version and we have been playing for 2 hours now so it is enjoying.

    Only downside so far for me at least is the fact that I needed to restart the game with new character and the fact that I have to go through all the story line again from act 1. On the good side though we set the difficulty to "Hard" and it is challenging.    … Expand
  25. azure908
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    First of all, ignore all these scores under 5 and their reviews. They're all haters and trolls from the PC version whose only purpose is to troll Diablo 3 without stop. With that being said, Diablo 3 is a great game from a casual gamer perspective and it plays absolutely well on the console. For 60 USD, the game has provided me more than enough hours of entertainment; more so than the justFirst of all, ignore all these scores under 5 and their reviews. They're all haters and trolls from the PC version whose only purpose is to troll Diablo 3 without stop. With that being said, Diablo 3 is a great game from a casual gamer perspective and it plays absolutely well on the console. For 60 USD, the game has provided me more than enough hours of entertainment; more so than the just released Saints Row IV.… Expand
  26. paddystudmuffin
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    This game is quality. Great atmosphere, great combat, great characters, great graphics. So glad this has come to console. Hope they cross more games over in the future. Brilliant addictive game!
  27. Pillz4111
    Sep 14, 2013
    9
    This is a fantastic game. I wanted it so badly on the PC, but my PC is a bit slow, and when they released it on consoles, I was just. Blown away. The controls are so good, the gameplay, and you can play offline, which the PC version doesn't have. And I love how you can roll too. Fantastic game, absolutely recommended to all fans of the Diablo III. (Oh, and I've played the first two games already.)
  28. dherkert100290
    Feb 28, 2014
    0
    When i first started this game i was excited cause im old enough to remember the first two. as i got through the first act it felt like a clone of the originals with almost nothing new in it. as i breezed through the story i knew that there was nothing special about it. it was just another excuse for blizzard to try and make more money off people. i would rather play the worst game everWhen i first started this game i was excited cause im old enough to remember the first two. as i got through the first act it felt like a clone of the originals with almost nothing new in it. as i breezed through the story i knew that there was nothing special about it. it was just another excuse for blizzard to try and make more money off people. i would rather play the worst game ever then sit through it again… Expand
  29. Sammiches
    Sep 28, 2013
    6
    Diablo III for the consoles is basically a port of the latest version of the game as it exists on the PC, with some minor tweaks, the most notable of which being the removal of the auction house (in game currency and real cash). This change alone makes Diablo III on console a better experience than the PC version, since the removal of the auction house makes for better all around lootDiablo III for the consoles is basically a port of the latest version of the game as it exists on the PC, with some minor tweaks, the most notable of which being the removal of the auction house (in game currency and real cash). This change alone makes Diablo III on console a better experience than the PC version, since the removal of the auction house makes for better all around loot drops, as well as more frequent loot drops for your given class. Other than that, it's practically the same game, so let's go through a quick rundown of how it stacks up on old hardware.

    First of all, the story and presentation. It's kind of a mixed bag here. The plot is full of cliches and predictable moments you see coming from a mile away. In game cinematics are laughable and embarassing. Voice acting is similarly hilarious for most characters. As far as visuals, there are some great looking, artistically defined environments, and some terribly bland, cookie cutter environments. Diablo III on the 360 looks good and runs well most of the time, but the framerate can drop in heavy combat, with the effects system culling certain effects to keep the game running somewhat smoothly. Music in this game is for the most part bland and forgettable, with some awful tracks (especially in Act II) here and there. The CG cinematics are basically the only reason to care about the story or plot progression in any way, and there are too few of them. As for in game menus and UI, I liked the organization of the PC menus and interface more. On consoles, cooldowns on skills can be hard to make out, and I don't like the placement of the map. Other than that, controls have been mapped to a controller in a very smart and fluid way.

    Now the gameplay. Diablo III feels like it was made for consoles at its outset, and now that I've played it on consoles, I can reaffirm this statement. Diablo III has mostly forgettable classes that don't really evolve in fun ways until you hit level 30. Leveling up entails earning new runes and skills that you can combine to create versatile builds to crush monsters with. The problem is that half of the skills for any given character are flat out useless or don't have a place in later difficulties where long cooldowns or short burst skills can't fill the gaps where monsters are hitting you for three times your health. In order to curb this problem for newer or unfamiliar people, the loot has been scaled significantly. By the time I was partway through inferno, my witch doctor was dealing over 250k DPS with super life steal and movement speed gear, and this is without an auction house to weed out the bad gear. As a result, the game became quite easy for me, even in co-op on Master difficulty Inferno. Bosses died at rates I never thought possible, some of them before they even finished their dialogue at the start of the battle. On the bright side, managing mobs and elites was much more fun, as I had the freedom to use unorthodox builds with my gear to fill the gaps. The supercharged loot drops make crafting weapons and armor practically worthless, even though crafting has been tweaked to give stats relevant to your characters prime attributes. You will simply never craft or buy anything as good as what you can scavenge from the field.

    The worst part of diablo is easily the environments. Dungeons are either short and bland, or long and monotonous, with very few variations. Overworld areas have the same layout every time, just with randomly arranged dungeon entrances that are very frustrating to those who commit layouts to memory. Act IV's levels are utterly pathetic, with everything else save for most of Act I and parts of II and III being mostly bland.

    The addition of a sub-difficulty setting is a good thing, so when you feel like speedrunning or taking it easy you can simply drop the difficulty for any given mode down. The flipside is that Diablo III on consoles is way too forgiving and ultimately too easy to hold your interest for long. Playing new characters can feel fresh depending on the switch, and the addition of supercharged loot drops as well as sub-difficulties makes leveling feel like less of a grind, but the quality of the base game is so spotty that you'll probably be turned off by the time you've done everything you could for your first character.

    In summary, Diablo III on console is a mixed bag. While it's fun to hop on your Xbox and slam some co-op with your buddies, Diablo III is simply an unpolished, unfinished feeling game that probably won't hold your interest for much longer than a couple of weeks. The story is utterly forgettable, the locales and dungeons are poorly designed with few (and frustrating) variations, and the boss fights are entirely pitiful, but this doesn't make the hacking and plundering inbetween any less fun. If you enjoy being rewarded very handsomely for making gibs out of anything and everything with your friends, Diablo III will satiate your desires for a couple of weeks.    … Expand
  30. kcanon112
    Nov 5, 2013
    7
    A lot better than the PC version and has a lot of bad features removed and replaced with good ones, however the loot is still boring and the classes still don't feel like they level correctly.
  31. BearclawJohnson
    Sep 16, 2013
    10
    If you like Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance, you will love this game. Fantastic local couch play with 1-4 players. Its nice to find another game in this genre combining the local co-op again. So much loot and monsters to kill; its never ending fun.
  32. FtheTrolls
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    I actually like the game. I dont know why people hate this game so much, even people who never played the game. this game is fun if you like diablo games, people usually forget how d2 was. it was way worse than d3 at release. and the console version is pretty good now.
  33. Guedryan
    Sep 4, 2013
    9
    Como não joguei a versão de PC, não tenho comparativo, julgo somente o jogo em si, e posso dizer que fizeram um incrível jogo, com dublagem brasileira, legendas corretas, cooperativo bem elaborado, menus e opções que permitem não atrapalhar a dinâmica do jogo, gráficos incríveis e cenário bem detalhado.
    O que pode frustrar o estilo de jogo que condiciona o uso de mapas de forma    Como não joguei a versão de PC, não tenho comparativo, julgo somente o jogo em si, e posso dizer que fizeram um incrível jogo, com dublagem brasileira, legendas corretas, cooperativo bem elaborado, menus e opções que permitem não atrapalhar a dinâmica do jogo, gráficos incríveis e cenário bem detalhado.
    O que pode frustrar o estilo de jogo que condiciona o uso de mapas de forma repetitiva, fazendo a impressão que você já tenha entrada num determinado ambiente, mas faz parte do estilo do jogo, mas gera um ponto negativo.    … Expand
  34. KrazyCrayon
    Oct 13, 2013
    8
    In my opinion, this is not a bad game. But on the other hand it isn't a good game either. Although I much prefer the computer over the console version, the console does do some things right. It is just a computer can do more in terms of game play then a console with a game like this. I play it normally when I want a laid back and enjoyable experience. But the the flaws are there. WeaponIn my opinion, this is not a bad game. But on the other hand it isn't a good game either. Although I much prefer the computer over the console version, the console does do some things right. It is just a computer can do more in terms of game play then a console with a game like this. I play it normally when I want a laid back and enjoyable experience. But the the flaws are there. Weapon drops are uneven, and the matchmaking system is a little annoying to get working. But when it is preforming at its best, it is fun and very addicting.… Expand
  35. buc48
    Oct 11, 2013
    10
    I bought this game on PC when it first came out and thought it was great and I have to say the console version is much better. The controls are awesome and the inventory system is much better. The co-op on Xbox live especially is where this game really shines.
  36. awdominik
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    As I read these comments it makes me sick because everyone complains about it because that. I play diablo 3 on pc and play on xbox 360.I now say that I have not had such a game on consoles despite small flaws. I gave a 9 because it is worth to play this game.
  37. person982
    Sep 12, 2013
    0
    The game strays to far from what made it legendary. It was clearly not designed by the original developers.

    Rest in peace Diablo. We will miss you.
  38. yupre7676
    Sep 12, 2013
    0
    I loved Diablo 2, my brother and I would play it all the time on the pc back in the day. I had hopes that they would continue their great work by making Diablo 3 even better with better graphics, better action, more spells, but instead I was let down. Instead of Diablo 3 I got the offspring of dragon age and wow. With graphics looking like 2004 and spells that could put a meth head on aI loved Diablo 2, my brother and I would play it all the time on the pc back in the day. I had hopes that they would continue their great work by making Diablo 3 even better with better graphics, better action, more spells, but instead I was let down. Instead of Diablo 3 I got the offspring of dragon age and wow. With graphics looking like 2004 and spells that could put a meth head on a binge to sleep I was let down. I am glad I redboxed it and I recommend anyone that's played diablo 2 to just stick to that because if you were looking for a sequel this is not it. No wonder this game kept getting its release date changed over and over. I loved playing as a necromancer and having the freedom to choose which spells and attributes I would use. In this game you cant choose anything that you want its what they choose for you. This is what happens when the developers of the real diablo are shut down and instead are left with the fat cats at wow to release a quick, cheap cash cow with the illusion of your childhood nostalgia.… Expand
  39. brohaw211
    Oct 9, 2013
    8
    First off, I would like to say that Diablo 3 was really disappointing for me on PC. The always online DRM and the addition of the "You don't have to use this... but it's there" real money auction house did not make me happy. Seeing one of my favorite game series get used as a scam was very disappointing. Finding good end game equipment was next to impossible without spending some money atFirst off, I would like to say that Diablo 3 was really disappointing for me on PC. The always online DRM and the addition of the "You don't have to use this... but it's there" real money auction house did not make me happy. Seeing one of my favorite game series get used as a scam was very disappointing. Finding good end game equipment was next to impossible without spending some money at the Auction house... but that's beside the point.

    Diablo 3 on console probably saved this game from obscurity. I have had more fun playing this then I have any xbox 360 game this year (still haven't played GTA V). Blizzard, I would say, has made some very good choices about how they went about this one and took care of the biggest complaints. The first being the Auction House. Nobody like it. Nobody that I knew. It was just another distraction that got in the way of actually playing and enjoying your game. But despite Blizzards claims that many "people" liked this "useful" feature, someone higher in there company took notice of the complaints and did away with it. What happened when they fixed that you ask? Well I can now get good loot when I play the game without fighting the same boss 30 times. It's better off without it.

    Now let's talk DRM. I cannot stand these policies. In recent years, companies like Blizz, EA, and Ubi have been trying to press this always online thing. Why? because it means more money for them. What these dinosaurs fail to realize is that people will find ways to steal it, so it's a useless tactic that only punishes actual, paying customers. It seems they took the middle ground with consoles. You can't really pirate games on a console without expensive, illegal mods (just buy a PC, stop throwing away your money) so the "always online" thing has been done away with. Another reason it can be offline now? No more Auction house. It's a good thing all of us burnt PC gamers complain, because if enough people complain, and if a good company wants to keep making money, they fix the problem. The best part about offline play is that you can get up to four people together on the same screen and play without the hassle of DRMs and Accounts.

    I love this game, and I'm glad I'm finally getting to enjoy it. The only reason it gets an 8 is because I'm still slightly disappointed with the watered down "RPG" elements. They really took the RPG part out of the game when Blizz did away with Attribute and Skill points. But it more than makes up for it with great gameplay and replayability. Some PC gamers get huffy and say the graphics are a step down... but really.... the only differences I've noticed are that there's a noticable screen tear every once in a while, slightly lower frame rates, and less anti-aliasing. This game looks great on 360 and I'm sure if you guys waited for the next console to play this one, you will find that the graphics are on par with an average gaming PC. This game looks great. It's easy to get into and gets you addicted within a matter of minutes. I miss the RPG part these games... but who knows. Maybe I'm just getting old.    … Expand
  40. Rizaloo
    Oct 1, 2013
    9
    An excellent adaptation of the PC version. Actually, likely one of the best PC ports I've ever seen. Runs at 60 FPS most of the time, load times are super quick and the controls work very well with a controller. I own both the PC and 360 versions, and I don't see myself ever returning to the PC to play it. Couch co-op is fun and functional. Blizzard went out of their way and put lotsAn excellent adaptation of the PC version. Actually, likely one of the best PC ports I've ever seen. Runs at 60 FPS most of the time, load times are super quick and the controls work very well with a controller. I own both the PC and 360 versions, and I don't see myself ever returning to the PC to play it. Couch co-op is fun and functional. Blizzard went out of their way and put lots of nice touches for this version. It might not be as deep as Diablo II, but the 3D effects (physics, etc) make it very entertaining to play. It also has lots of end game things to do, and with a shared stash as well as shared blacksmith upgrades and paragon levels that apply to all characters on the account, it's very fun to upgrade other characters and keep playing the game. 9/10 easily. One point removed for a few minor gripes; can't compare equipped items when viewing stashed items (only to what's in your inventory) and targeting a surrounded enemy can be tricky.

    For any dungeon crawler fans who love the progression of great loot and unlocking skills, this one's a must own.    … Expand
  41. labtoy
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    with the auction house removed and the loot system fixed (but not perfect), the console version of d3 saves the diablo-name after blizz up the pc version. i wasn't sure weather or not to buy this, but i don't regret it for a second. this is d3 as it should have been, and all d2-fans should try it.
  42. Pirkulese13
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    -Graphics- 9/10. I really like how smooth this game was on my Xbox. I didn't see any texture pop ups during the time I played it.

    -Performance- 8/10. Nothing too serious, I had a few times where there was a horde of monsters I was attacking, and noticed a little bit of a framerate drop. Only happened from time to time, though. -Gameplay- 9/10. Porting it over to the Xbox 360 felt    -Graphics- 9/10. I really like how smooth this game was on my Xbox. I didn't see any texture pop ups during the time I played it.

    -Performance- 8/10. Nothing too serious, I had a few times where there was a horde of monsters I was attacking, and noticed a little bit of a framerate drop. Only happened from time to time, though.

    -Gameplay- 9/10. Porting it over to the Xbox 360 felt right. It was easy to control on my controller and responded very well. Fighting mass hordes of demons is a blast, and only gets boring when you have been doing the same thing for a few hours or so.

    -Sound- 8/10. Much of the same things can be heard, but doesn't get boring too fast. But once you hear the same sound of the same enemy dying, it really drags along.

    -Conclusion- Now, I have only played this for about 2 hours, and do not have much depth of what everything really is, but the time I played, I was excited to play it, but after a few hours, it began to feel a bit repetitive. Still, a good game, and probably one of the better ports of a PC to Console game than most, I give it an 8.5/10 (9/10).    … Expand
  43. SgtPepper93
    Sep 15, 2013
    9
    I´ve never played any Diablo game before, and this home-version just fit perfect into my hands. By far (I just entered act III) this game doesn't disappoints in any way. The gameplay s simple, fun, and pretty darn fast if you have the right equipment. Normal mode has proved to be a very enjoyable experience. I don't understand why so many people is hating so much on this version of D3, atI´ve never played any Diablo game before, and this home-version just fit perfect into my hands. By far (I just entered act III) this game doesn't disappoints in any way. The gameplay s simple, fun, and pretty darn fast if you have the right equipment. Normal mode has proved to be a very enjoyable experience. I don't understand why so many people is hating so much on this version of D3, at least, the 360 version runs perfectly. I will probably expend a whole lot more hours into the game. Hopefully, trying to max out all 5 classes. Highly recommended title!… Expand
  44. MrGman2142
    Sep 14, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing with tons of missions and places to go, it really lives up to it's predecessor. I find it a 10/10 Easy. I don't know why soe people are giving it so bad scores
  45. skiggy
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    I own Diablo 3 for pc but I decided to get it on my X360 so that my wife and I can play on our big screen. Hands down the console version blows the pc version out of the water. Graphics look great, multi player is awesome and dropping in and out is as simple as can be. It looks sick on my 60" TV and my wife loves it!! I hope Blizzard brings all its next Diablo's to console!! This gameI own Diablo 3 for pc but I decided to get it on my X360 so that my wife and I can play on our big screen. Hands down the console version blows the pc version out of the water. Graphics look great, multi player is awesome and dropping in and out is as simple as can be. It looks sick on my 60" TV and my wife loves it!! I hope Blizzard brings all its next Diablo's to console!! This game is perfect!! Gets a 10 from me! Anyone gives this version lower than an 8 is a pc fanboy.… Expand
  46. awake283
    Sep 12, 2013
    8
    While the game still lacks scope and personality, this is the best version of Diablo 3. If you are wanting a true sequel to D2, you'll come away disappointed but if yo
    u're out for $60 of entertainment, you're good to go her
  47. cavdoic1cd
    Sep 16, 2013
    9
    First of all I love the franchise. I've spent many an hour play D2 and D2:LoD. I've had the game for a little while now and over all I'm very pleased. Currently it's taken 12 hours to play through normal mode and I'm in Nightmare now. I'm a little dissapointed on how quick I got through the first play throuogh.
    Over all a very good game to kill a few hours with
  48. BatFat09
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    Meh, this is a pretty good port of a pretty ok game. I wasn't expecting much, but the same console coop that this game has is what made diablo fun for me again.
  49. soulsdread
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    anyone who thinks this game sucks is insane and stupid..this game is the EXACT SAME THING as diablo 2 just 3d and the setup is different but overall the 2 games are alike and its a GREAT addicting game ESPECIALLY in co-op wth give blizard a break they diud an amazing job they respected diablo franchise and history so whatever haters are everywhere thats nothing new phew!!
  50. shakeyleg12
    Sep 5, 2013
    1
    Honestly, one of the most disappointing and over hyped games i have ever played. So disappointing that the only reason i registered on this site was to post this review to share my opinion and feelings. This game in every aspect fell completely short for me. I purchased this game the first day it was released and played it for roughly 30 hours before i stopped. I have not played it sinceHonestly, one of the most disappointing and over hyped games i have ever played. So disappointing that the only reason i registered on this site was to post this review to share my opinion and feelings. This game in every aspect fell completely short for me. I purchased this game the first day it was released and played it for roughly 30 hours before i stopped. I have not played it since and have never even hesitated or thought twice about playing it again. I played it with friends and people that I knew, thinking it would perhaps make this game more exciting, but it didnt and everyone i have talked to feels the same way.

    There is no customization or RPG element to me. No skill tree customization or no reward in building your character, besides trying to loot for a couple items. Now playing Dialbo 2 i can not say that system was perfect by any means, but compared to this vanilla and simple game, it felt much more rewarding.

    In every RPG i have ever played or can recall, there was some way to level up your character and choose a path to build your character instead of unlocking everything, that is the the true joy of playing an RPG and spending vast amount of hours in them (and also the items and loot, which i found dissapointing).

    The path Blizzard chose to take for this game completely ruined it in my opinion, I purchased and played many games before this game and since such a disappointing game i will never in my life purchase another product from Blizzard as to me it is clear they only want to make money instead of building amazing games that stay true to their hardcore fans and not just appeal to a general audience. In a way i understand why they may have done this, however abandoning your true and loyal fans in the process and losing one of the most rewarding aspects in the process is unacceptable to me.    … Expand
  51. Agarwel
    Sep 9, 2013
    8
    There is probably no reason to describe the game like Diablo itself. So lets just focus on comparing with PC version. And I must say I like this one much better (I played PC version at release. So Im sorry if somethings were added by updates and are not new on consoles). First you have the offline mode, so there is no lagging in singleplayer. There is actual difficulty setting, so if theThere is probably no reason to describe the game like Diablo itself. So lets just focus on comparing with PC version. And I must say I like this one much better (I played PC version at release. So Im sorry if somethings were added by updates and are not new on consoles). First you have the offline mode, so there is no lagging in singleplayer. There is actual difficulty setting, so if the game is too easy (it is) you can inrease the difficulty without waiting 40 hours for some hell inferno modes. There is ressurect at corpse option that makes death less painfull (some will not like it), but it reduces the boring passages when you are running from town (I like that). Also the controls of such game fits the gamepad better than keyboard mouse. And whole inventory system has been redone. It is much faster to sort. Especially if you are at merchant and want fast glimpse if he has something better. Also the auction house is removed so the looting makes sense and you are happy for each orange red item. Not like the PC version, where no drop is good enough, becaus you have better ones on AH for few gold.… Expand
  52. Danlevm
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    First time playing a Diablo game and I am really liking it. I am playing coop with my girlfriend, she is really liking the game as well. I am using the Monk and she is using a wizard so far its a perfect match..
  53. Bored2Death
    Sep 28, 2013
    0
    No mini-games, boring creatures to swat with mundane attacks, lame weapons/loot...uninspired and repetitive levels and scenery...boring characters and quests. The game is more like World of Moneycraft than Diablo. I tried to like it but it just plain sucks. There is far more to do in skyrim or any Elder scrolls game for that matter. Don't waste your hard earned cash on this WoW clone, buyNo mini-games, boring creatures to swat with mundane attacks, lame weapons/loot...uninspired and repetitive levels and scenery...boring characters and quests. The game is more like World of Moneycraft than Diablo. I tried to like it but it just plain sucks. There is far more to do in skyrim or any Elder scrolls game for that matter. Don't waste your hard earned cash on this WoW clone, buy Skyrim or the originol Diablo's instead. I mean they were too lazy to even put in weather effects or a decent character customization. Oh and there is nothing to do once you beat the game on all the difficulties. The achievements are poiuntless and reward you with literally nothing. And then there is the pathetic DRM and failed auction house. It's sad how millions of sheeple bought nothing but a piece of hype (and sh**).… Expand
  54. The-Hanz
    Sep 4, 2013
    1
    I have never written a review on Metacritic before and have only registered today purely to write this.

    Diablo III is truly the most over-rated pile of cr*p I have played in a long time. THIS is the game that PC gamers went mad for 12 months ago? Before anyone slates me for not giving it a chance. I have played it for 8 hours, just to see if I am missing something.... I'm not. For    I have never written a review on Metacritic before and have only registered today purely to write this.

    Diablo III is truly the most over-rated pile of cr*p I have played in a long time. THIS is the game that PC gamers went mad for 12 months ago?

    Before anyone slates me for not giving it a chance. I have played it for 8 hours, just to see if I am missing something.... I'm not. For those of you that are old enough to remember Smash TV.... this is just an updated version.

    The environments are very pretty but the character models are FUGLY! The gameplay is as simplistic as pointing at an enemy and pulling the trigger or hitting the A button until its dead. Then, if it drops loot, collect it, see if the loot you've picked up has a greater number to it than the loot you are currently using and swap out. Where is the "Deep, RPG elements" to this game?

    Please, if I am wrong, please tell me where this game deserves the high scores? I have seen this style of game done much better in the past. Perhaps my expectations were too high. Perhaps I shouldn't have listened to the reviews but I expected a console "Neverwinter Nights" not a "Smash TV" style re-boot.    … Expand
  55. strapcharles
    Oct 15, 2013
    9
    If you ever played the old school Diablo you have to play 2 and 3. The story is actually pretty good and the gameplay gets better with each game. It's amazing to see how this series has advanced in the last ten years.
  56. TheQuietGamer
    May 17, 2014
    8
    One of the best cooperative hack n' slash games currently available. With it's countless hours of content and high replay value, there are plenty of reasons to keep coming back and collecting loot. It's overall just a heck of a lot of fun and nothing beats the game's couch co-op. The only issue I really have with the game is that it's story isn't really interesting at all. This may seemOne of the best cooperative hack n' slash games currently available. With it's countless hours of content and high replay value, there are plenty of reasons to keep coming back and collecting loot. It's overall just a heck of a lot of fun and nothing beats the game's couch co-op. The only issue I really have with the game is that it's story isn't really interesting at all. This may seem like a rather minor complaint to some, but it's a pretty big deal for me considering this is an RPG.

    If you're looking for a great cooperative experience, then look no further. Diablo 3 can keep you and your buddies entertained until the credits roll, and probably even long after. It's one of the best loot fest games available, and completely worth your time. My final score is an 8.5/10=Great.    … Expand
  57. Desdicado
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    Very surprised by this game, bought it with the expansion pack as a time filler, blew me a way, good combat, not repetitive, great customisation options, loads of wonderful loot, I finished it in a few sittings it hooked me that much and there's more to do after you finish the game. Great value. Nice graphics too.
  58. pride82
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    Where to start,
    I got this game based on a few good reviews, I can vaguely remember trying to play the 1st game on pc as a kid and although I liked the dark gothic feel to it, I compared it to the ultima game where the woman gets beheaded on the bridge, never had my own pc iv always been a console guy I just prefer the controller, do when I heard of diablo 3 I was a bit exited (I do have    Where to start,
    I got this game based on a few good reviews, I can vaguely remember trying to play the 1st game on pc as a kid and although I liked the dark gothic feel to it, I compared it to the ultima game where the woman gets beheaded on the bridge, never had my own pc iv always been a console guy I just prefer the controller, do when I heard of diablo 3 I was a bit exited (I do have a great gaming pc but I couldn't play a game like this with mouse n kb, it has a different look to the prior 2 games but that isn't bad really I like the environments and yea character models ain't jaw dropping especially up close, but the endless playability and replay make this a great game, plus the cutscenes are some of the best iv seen,
    Local multiplay takes me back to the good old days of gauntlet etc, can't understand the bad reviews, I'm keeping my 360 well into next gen purely for this title alone!    … Expand
  59. alcatraz247
    Sep 18, 2013
    5
    I just don't find this game exciting at all. I keep trying to like it, but keep getting bored. I wish I would have saved my money for GTA or a new gaming system. It's not a bad game, but I really don't get the 9 and 10s it is getting. I would recommend you rent first, and decide if it is worth the 60 bucks, cuz I don't.
  60. GeneralHyde
    Oct 10, 2013
    10
    One of the best games from PC to console. Put a lot of hours into this and found something new at every turn. The same screen co-op play is one of the best added features of the console. The online play is pretty much the same, albeit without the Auction House. 10/10
  61. Uncle
    Oct 17, 2013
    10
    Brillant experience in console! I played in Diablo 3 only in trial mode but that has been enough to said DIABLO 3 PC is crap low optimalization, many bug's, crash's.....and more.

    Diablo 3 on xbox 360 is fantastic and amazing. Blizzard do very nice work giving to console so awesome hack'n'slash. Big for blizzard
  62. Ketoper
    Dec 30, 2013
    10
    Like diablo 3 on Console better becuase it feel more Natural for me. But most annoying is those dune wasp. Always love this game really wish it was more acts and local co-op is good and online co-op also good.
  63. hnshannon
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    Bottom Line. This dungeon crawler is a blast to play, alone or with up to three friends. Great production, voice talent and music. Awesome areas to explore and fun enemies to battle. Never having owned the PC version I cant compare but it looks great on my 60' Samsung LED. Some say the story line is forgettable but I find it entertaining while not engrossing. However this game isBottom Line. This dungeon crawler is a blast to play, alone or with up to three friends. Great production, voice talent and music. Awesome areas to explore and fun enemies to battle. Never having owned the PC version I cant compare but it looks great on my 60' Samsung LED. Some say the story line is forgettable but I find it entertaining while not engrossing. However this game is about three things. Exploring, killing collecting. Its a great feeling to find that powerful and rare bit of loot while grinding through the loathsome hordes. If you like dungeon crawlers, this is a no brainer. If your not familiar with them, this is a great intro.… Expand
  64. EdgarAllanFlo
    Nov 5, 2013
    5
    D3 is a decent hack and slash, though it falls short from what it could of been. The story is underwhelming, plot twists are easily deciphered long before they happen. Boss battles are a bore until you reach the highest difficulty levels. The real money auction house causes the desire to grind for gear to wane, knowing you'll be pwned by people who bought their gear. After your firstD3 is a decent hack and slash, though it falls short from what it could of been. The story is underwhelming, plot twists are easily deciphered long before they happen. Boss battles are a bore until you reach the highest difficulty levels. The real money auction house causes the desire to grind for gear to wane, knowing you'll be pwned by people who bought their gear. After your first run through the game constantly feels like more of a chore than a rewarding experience as you grind with crossed fingers for something you can sell for the gold you need to buy that one piece you really need. The whole while you can feel Blizzard nudging you to just spend your real cash on it. After hours of play I still prefer Diablo 2 for this style of gameplay.… Expand
  65. SparkytheHun
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    A better game than the computer version and the addition of same room coop play make this a lot of fun. In every way, it is better than the PC version. Better loot drops, better control of your character and the ability to play with friends on the same machine. Slightly easier than the PC version, but that is what the difficulty levels are there for. Definitely recommended if actionA better game than the computer version and the addition of same room coop play make this a lot of fun. In every way, it is better than the PC version. Better loot drops, better control of your character and the ability to play with friends on the same machine. Slightly easier than the PC version, but that is what the difficulty levels are there for. Definitely recommended if action RPGs interest you at all.… Expand
  66. Ebelon
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    This game is very good. Takes me back to the classic Gauntlet legends days when I used just sit in the couch and play with my friends some 4 player coop. I love all the different content this game has. I was a little skeptical at first, since I saw the pc reviews relatively low, but now that I played it, I can easily say this game is a keeper. The collecting loot is also a very addictingThis game is very good. Takes me back to the classic Gauntlet legends days when I used just sit in the couch and play with my friends some 4 player coop. I love all the different content this game has. I was a little skeptical at first, since I saw the pc reviews relatively low, but now that I played it, I can easily say this game is a keeper. The collecting loot is also a very addicting part of the game. I give this game a 10 because many players from the pc version are trying to doom the console version; which IMO is the superior version for the fact that it has 4 player Offline coop.… Expand
  67. Asuna-san
    Nov 27, 2013
    10
    i never played the PC version but playing this game with a friend that did actually got me to be positive about this game... all i can say is that removing the auction house was actually a good thing that made this game better, i enjoy the gameplay and the character builds, definitely worth getting
  68. dev4psn
    Feb 5, 2014
    8
    Thank god that I have not bought Diablo III on PC because of famous "Error 37" and other issues.
    The console version of Diablo III is far superior against PC on so many levels. There are some positive and negative things that I would like to talk about...
    Pros: - Polished gameplay - Deep classes and items - Solid story - Great atmosphere Cons: - Customization options are low -    Thank god that I have not bought Diablo III on PC because of famous "Error 37" and other issues.
    The console version of Diablo III is far superior against PC on so many levels. There are some positive and negative things that I would like to talk about...

    Pros:
    - Polished gameplay
    - Deep classes and items
    - Solid story
    - Great atmosphere
    Cons:
    - Customization options are low
    - Diablo III can sometimes be frustrating to play if you set difficulty high
    - Some weapons are a bit bland    … Expand
  69. darthbadger
    Mar 30, 2014
    8
    Despite having the same classic sound effects, layout, and similar story to the previous games, I am still disappointed. The graphical, and UI updates function excellently, but I think some of the classic, brooding aesthetic is lost. Colors are brighter, and some levels look a bit too similar to World of Warcraft, not Diablo. I think the color usage and aesthetic tweak were detrimentalDespite having the same classic sound effects, layout, and similar story to the previous games, I am still disappointed. The graphical, and UI updates function excellently, but I think some of the classic, brooding aesthetic is lost. Colors are brighter, and some levels look a bit too similar to World of Warcraft, not Diablo. I think the color usage and aesthetic tweak were detrimental to the overall game, but that aside I still enjoyed it. Until Blizzard banned me for no reason. Literally no reason.… Expand
  70. TuB_AUT
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now I´ve been playing the ultimate evil edition for about 10 hours and i can truly state that it´s a superb, highly motivating RPG. Once started you´ll hardly play anything else for a long time cause there´s always a next monster to be beaten up and the next item to be collected.… Expand
  71. FlushtheFashion
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    Console owners it’s time to grab your swords, ready your arrows and hone your magical powers. Diablo 3 is coming, courtesy of Blizzard, the brains behind the World of Warcraft series.

    Since the release of Diablo 2, way, way, way back in 2000, fans were left waiting for the announcement of a further title in the series. Then in 2008 that time came, although it did take another 4 years    Console owners it’s time to grab your swords, ready your arrows and hone your magical powers. Diablo 3 is coming, courtesy of Blizzard, the brains behind the World of Warcraft series.

    Since the release of Diablo 2, way, way, way back in 2000, fans were left waiting for the announcement of a further title in the series. Then in 2008 that time came, although it did take another 4 years for the game to be released, on May 15th 2012. So you ask why I am reviewing it more than a year later. The not so secret fact is that Diablo 3 is now available on Xbox360 and Playstation 3 a bold move for a game open solely to the PC and Mac user.

    The reason behind this move? Too add to the best-selling PC title of 2012, or to simply welcome consoles into this fantasy hack and slash RPG that Diablo 3 is. Whatever the answer is, it’s a good move in my opinion.

    For those of you who may not know about Diablo’s base of gameplay, let’s have a quick rundown. In the never ending battle of heaven and hell, you step up to the plate to ward off the forces of evil. Without too many spoilers the player is set along a mighty quest to inevitably defeat the dark lord, recruit followers to aid in your mission, collect loot, weapons and generally kicking evil’s butt. There are 4 acts to play through, all with a final boss level at the end. With some amazing cut scenes and side missions because. . . well, just because.

    The interface and interaction were to me some of the main points I wanted to see accomplished with the transition and hasn’t let me down. The easy to navigate inventory and skills menus can be accessed and used with ease and at with haste.

    Controls are simple, your skills & attacks are all in the palm of your hand to the right with movement & targeting on the left. An evade movement has been added to the right thumbstick, which isn’t available on the PC/ Mac version. All updates that were patched out to PC users are already pre-loaded onto the game also, bonus.

    New character classes add variety into the selection making for numerous approaches in tactics. This is especially fun if you are in a party as it really increases the playability of the game. Sticking with the multi-player you not only have online and local play you also have the joy of LAN; yes LAN (Local Area Connection). So if you want to go old school and hook a few systems together you can, hazzar.

    Another factor that stood out was the visuals and presentation of Diablo 3, with the shiny finish to end graphics and detail put into the console version really drew me in to slay down as many foes as possible until I couldn’t keep my eyes open anymore. The paragon based level up system also encourages you to continue play and max out to unlock all the skills and class essentials to rid the world of the evil that invades its lands.

    Diablo 3 is definitely holding the stakes in my game time and will continue to do so with the different playable options and difficulties at hand.

    Blizzard’s done a great job with the leap back onto consoles given the 16 year gap they have taken to do it and seems fitting even for people who have no experience of the game before to pick up a controller and join in. Whether you decide to get the click happy PC version or the 360 and PS3 release, be noted Diablo 3 has been announced for next gen on the PS4 & there is no official word from Microsoft or Blizzard to state an appearance on Xbox One, yet…    … Expand
  72. somethingguy912
    Apr 7, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many a controversy has come and gone with the initial release of Diablo 3 on the initial PC release, before delving into the territory of being a more console-friendly release tantamount to the prior Diablo releases. Always on DRM and Auction House woes, as well as a extremely simplified and practically non-existent difficulty curve to the basic essentials of the game have gotten the best of old fans of Diablo 2. While I am one of these old players, I don't mind a little bit of change here and there, just so as long as it makes sense and still makes the game whole. But with the last complaint in mind, that is the one thing that is inevitably Diablo 3's downfall.

    So let's get on with it. Now, Diablo games have never been on the high end of 'storytelling', and Diablo 3 reeks here. Twenty years after the events of Diablo 2 and we begin our quest with some 'fallen star' that somehow speaks of a 'ultimate prophecy' of the primeval 'arising'. You know what's the problem with wrapping your narrative under a 'prophecy'? All the characters are ultimately reliant on it, therefore, causes no surprise for the people playing it. And as much as this game is called Diablo 3, Diablo is way in the background, even supposedly dead according to the events of Diablo 3,except when the only real surprise in the game is that Leah, the niece of Deckard Cain of which he never mentioned in Diablo 2 at all, is somehow the demon child of Diablo and THEREFORE, a perfect hollow form for Diablo to manifest himself once all the 'lesser' and 'prime' evils manifested into the worldstone. As to WHY Diablo is the one who gets to dominate over the lesser and prime evils is up to your interpretation, a interpretation that will never be explained. Oh, and they kill off Deckard Cain, one of the most interesting characters from Diablo 2 which also simultaneously discounts the purpose of Identitying weapons or items. Who do they replace? Leah, who while cute and pretty, is just overall a shallow husk of a character with only the forward interest in mind. So yeah, story is here and there, you aren't missing much and not much really happens beyond hell consuming heaven.

    As for the complaint of Diablo 3 being too 'safe' or 'light' compared to other games, I never saw Diablo 1 or 2 as generally creepy or scary in any way. I've always known it as crazy fun and gory, which Diablo 3 does provide if only for the first playthrough of it's game. Weapon pickups and item pickups have been fixed from Diablo 2, so you won't have a huge spreadsheet of random items that you have to manually click with each button, as gold is auto picked as well as multitudes of materials or potions. As for the items themselves, instead of each item having a different value of space, each and every item has exactly the same item value, so a small ring to a giant warhammer will take the same exact space. As for the abilities, it seems that Diablo 3 is a LOT MORE lenient on giving attribute abilities as compared to Diablo 2, which is one sign of a simplification of gameplay. You would be lucky to find a unique item in Diablo 2 that would even give you +10 dexterity, but now here almost every weapon will give you +10 dexterity at lower levels and so much more at higher levels. And because of this, a lot of the 'unique' weapons aren't unique at all: they just have a much higher boost of the normal stats with OCCASIONALLY one special attribute unique to it, like extra projectile penetration or area of affect aura. And because of this, the difficulty curve falls far fast when you get higher, as the game coddles you with plentiful amounts of items that either give you extra health per second, health per hit, health per kill, and health globes that occasionally drop from enemies that automatically heal you at a certain amount combined with items that give you so much of a certain attribute that it is impossible for you to die at any rate. While potions have been simplified in consequence to this, and mana potions are nonexistent, I think this was an appropriate route to take considering each hero has their own unique 'mana' pools, some regenerative on their own and others regenerative based on attack. But the one thing that makes this game falter from Diablo 2 and 1 is that there is LITERALLY, NO REASON TO KEEP PLAYING after you complete the story mode. Diablo 3 suffers from the likes of WOW and other dungeon crawlers with making the grind a CHORE rather than making the grind FUN, with repetitive button mashing combined with no challenge and having to embark on the same story elements just so you can raid a boss or find a practical dungeon. And with the map design not having a tangential change like in Diablo 2, you will never get any variance of map redesign in every playthrough other THAN the random dungeons stroked time to time. Overall, not a horrible game, but just a boring, droll, lifeless husk of Diablo 2 with prettied up graphics and no heart.    … Expand
  73. teogreer
    Jan 26, 2014
    5
    Older gamer who has never played the Diablo series but my friends have raved about the series since its inception. Based on their praise I bought Diablo 3. Disappointing. The game speaks to a particular type of gamer which I am not. Repetitive and no longer original with game play that does not match the pace or expanse of newer variants of RPGs such as Skyrim. Not a waste, but not recommended.
  74. Khaosom
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    I feel as a long time Diablo player it's time for a realistic review of this game. I own 3 copies of this title, PC PS3 and Xbox360. I also own the RoS expansion for the pc and Xbox.

    Down to the nitty gritty, if you come into this game expecting a new style RPG (IE Skyrim) you will be disappointed. There is very little to character customization because you're selecting a pre-made    I feel as a long time Diablo player it's time for a realistic review of this game. I own 3 copies of this title, PC PS3 and Xbox360. I also own the RoS expansion for the pc and Xbox.

    Down to the nitty gritty, if you come into this game expecting a new style RPG (IE Skyrim) you will be disappointed. There is very little to character customization because you're selecting a pre-made character. Picture Baldur's Gate and selecting a pre con. So as you level the stat points are instantly distributed to what you need. The item crafting in the game prior to Ultimate Evil Edition can be a little tedious with the need for pages and tomes.

    Now on to what I'd consider the Pro's of the game. It's a great dungeon crawler, on harder difficulties it's almost impossible to Solo unless you know what you're doing down to a T. The randomization of the drops and hidden locations, quests, etc make the game highly replayable. Another thing that makes the base game replayable is the Paragon system. Because the level cap without RoS is lower, you still gain "levels" which transfers over to ALL characters. The story isn't bad, actually it's better than 1 and 2 in my opinion.    … Expand
  75. CaptainBounty
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    After all the patches and endgame extensions the game really became what it deserved to be: a good game. After Blizzard fired Jay Wilson and deleted the ingame auction, the game really felt like diablo again. No game will ever be as good as Diablo 2, we all know that. But this updated version of this game (2016) is really worth playing. Highly recommend the expansion though...
  76. Portalguy17
    Nov 14, 2016
    5
    I've loved the Diablo games ever since I played Diablo 2, but I find this game to be quite boring, I really wanted to like this game but I just couldn't get immersed in the game, I didn't care much for the story either, this game was a disappointment to me.
  77. DanBenevenuto
    Mar 10, 2018
    9
    Diablo III is one of the best RPG I've ever played. It has a old school RPG mechanichs and gameplay. The lore is awesome, with demonic bosses. You have to play Diablo III if you are a fan of RPG games.
  78. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    7
    Diablo III was fun for a while, but it got stale pretty quickly. Definitely better with friends.
  79. ZXSth
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    A fantastically addictive and enthralling experience - one that far outshines the horror stories that plagued the initial release of the PC version. Console versions of Diablo 3 lacked the real-money auction house and can be played offline, making the game far more palatable, and more akin to what Diablo 2 offered.

    Beyond the issue of the auction house, Diablo 3 is a far more    A fantastically addictive and enthralling experience - one that far outshines the horror stories that plagued the initial release of the PC version. Console versions of Diablo 3 lacked the real-money auction house and can be played offline, making the game far more palatable, and more akin to what Diablo 2 offered.

    Beyond the issue of the auction house, Diablo 3 is a far more streamlined and focused experience than Diablo 2, but does more than enough to step outside it predecessor's looming shadow. It offers plenty of challenge and a mostly satisfying endgame experience, and looks and sounds fantastic while doing so. If it does possess any shortcomings, one might be that it is not necessarily offering anything radically novel or innovative on a conceptual level - high-level play will often still feature you frantically trying to shrug off massive damage, feeling as though you are balancing on a knife's edge, where small mistakes can have massive negative consequences. Some people may understandably crave and love that experience, whereas others may find such precariousness frustrating.

    Overall, Diablo 3 offers an amazing isometric ARPG experience, and is absolutely worthy of its namesake. Whatever negativity you may have heard about it feels unwarranted to me, and I highly, highly recommend it.    … Expand
  80. Taichi766
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    Amo RPGs, gosto de passar horas e horas farmando e melhorando meus personagens e Diablo é um jogo viciante pra mim. Joguei a versão Reaper of Souls.
  81. GeoKaiser
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    The best action-rpg of the 7th generation,interesting story,perfect controls,nice graphics and a lot of action.
  82. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Diablo 3 is the first I've ever played in the series even though I did see my friend play Diablo 2 back in the day. Since I also do not play multiplayer I am probably giving the game a higher score than most to all fans of the original 2 parts. With that said I enjoyed it for what it was.
  83. joelittle1986
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    I am here for the faith #boycottblizzard!!!

    We are no sharholders or dont invest on the stockexchange,we stupid ppl only bought the game
    ...AGAIN

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#9 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#23 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#20 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 24, 2013
    100
    A conversion that is almost too good to be true. Diablo III is moving past its previous mistakes and removes the game-breaking auction house that made PC players suffer through its charts. [Issue#234]
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 16, 2013
    85
    Diablo III is a better game on consoles. Gamepad controls lack precision a bit, but on the other hand this version does a better job at conveying the most important thing in the series – the euphoria associated with looting. [CD-Action 11/2013, p.68]
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Oct 14, 2013
    90
    It's one of the best local and online co-op games available on 360. [Issue#103, p.77]
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