Diablo III

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. GeoKaiser
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    The best action-rpg of the 7th generation,interesting story,perfect controls,nice graphics and a lot of action.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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...
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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#9 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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Metascore
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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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