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.
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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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Metascore
87

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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