Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition

 Xbox One
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 385 Ratings

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  1. Loomloomkoom
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    Love the game, and being able to play on the Xbox One. Game looks great, and it's fun to play with the family. I'd highly recommend picking this version of the game up.
  2. Ypuh
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    After playing this game a lot on PC (plvl 430), I might be a bit biased. However, I wouldn't play this game so much if it wasn't great. All credits go to the recent release of the Reaper of Souls expansion on Xbox One.

    The original game on PC only kept me going for a few days. When I hit 60, I got bored and never touched it again for 2 years. Then the RoS expansion got release and    After playing this game a lot on PC (plvl 430), I might be a bit biased. However, I wouldn't play this game so much if it wasn't great. All credits go to the recent release of the Reaper of Souls expansion on Xbox One.

    The original game on PC only kept me going for a few days. When I hit 60, I got bored and never touched it again for 2 years. Then the RoS expansion got release and that's when I started to love this game. For me the game starts at level 70 and will be fun forever. With the addition of Rifts, Bounties and soon Greater Rifts there's loads of variety and the endgame content is endlessly fun. So far my experience with Diablo in general.

    When I played this game for about a month full time I can say this game is meant to play on the console. The controls are perfect and I mean perfect for a controller. When you play on pc you have to click where you walk and you stand still. When playing on console you're movement is under your leftstick and you're constantly manoeuvring around. The 2 mouse buttons are RT and RB for me, the skillsbar (1-4) are your ABXY buttons. This works like a charm. The skills menu is a bit getting used to, but they designed it in a way that when you get used to it, you can do it blind. They added a few nice things on consoles like the gift system and Nemesis kills as well.

    This game would receive a 10/10 if they banned all players with hacked items and if they created the 'clans and communities' from PC to make it easier to play together. It is a little too dependant on your friendslist now (which is no problem for me, but it still would be a great addition to make it even easier on us to find equally experienced players). Love this game on the console!    … Expand
  3. bannjaxx
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    God, I was actually swithering or not whether to buy this last week with Destiny out today. Thankfully I did, it's been played non-stop morning, noon and night in between work and sleep. Awesome, awesome game so perfectly balanced in single and co-op we've been playing on the hardest available level and its so good, I can only surmise low scores are given by those playing on the easiest orGod, I was actually swithering or not whether to buy this last week with Destiny out today. Thankfully I did, it's been played non-stop morning, noon and night in between work and sleep. Awesome, awesome game so perfectly balanced in single and co-op we've been playing on the hardest available level and its so good, I can only surmise low scores are given by those playing on the easiest or next easiest settings do that for a bit to get into the swing of it then ramp up the game as far as you can.....spectacular. Gauntlet meets WoW meets Robotron sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-it. The nuts.… Expand
  4. IrontreeStudios
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    This game provides hours upon hours of playability. The cut scenes are from the gaming future, the loot is worth hacking and slashing for, and for those of us that like "the grind", it's a perfect match. As far as the Diablo series goes, the Ultimate Evil Edition rises to the top.
  5. Dietryde
    Nov 1, 2014
    8
    8.0 max. One of the better titles released 2014. Polished seamless play in 3rd person with a good display. AI in creature design is lacking and this becomes more of a bash and smash affair also with magic. Still has some good map tricks and traps that will make you think before you act. Entertaining as a game that can be played over and over with different character designs.
  6. pjosephson
    Oct 12, 2014
    9
    I have always heard about those people that can sit down a play a game for continuously 14+ hours . Well, I have never been one of those people. That was until now. I literally played 14+ hours straight. It is an addictive game - I have the feeling my girlfriend in putting a intervention together, If you like killing things and mindless fun this the game for you. Pretty visuals. UsingI have always heard about those people that can sit down a play a game for continuously 14+ hours . Well, I have never been one of those people. That was until now. I literally played 14+ hours straight. It is an addictive game - I have the feeling my girlfriend in putting a intervention together, If you like killing things and mindless fun this the game for you. Pretty visuals. Using the game pad works well (actually better than the PC version I have played.) Why not a 10? Well it can get a little monster killing repetitious, nothing that tarnishes the rest of the game but, be warned kill streaks of 60+ are not uncommon :)… Expand
  7. SkankyNurse
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    This is an excellent way to pass the time away. The graphical overhaul from the previous generation is evident and it has that "one more mission" addictive pull on the player. Once the main story mode is complete there is plenty more to keep you occupied and warrant the £50 plus price tag, from the bounties, to the Nephalem rifts etc. Multiplayer is efficient with this writer experiencingThis is an excellent way to pass the time away. The graphical overhaul from the previous generation is evident and it has that "one more mission" addictive pull on the player. Once the main story mode is complete there is plenty more to keep you occupied and warrant the £50 plus price tag, from the bounties, to the Nephalem rifts etc. Multiplayer is efficient with this writer experiencing little in lag or game breaks. If you love to grind and loot hunt (always looking for that weapon or piece of armour that ups your stats that little bit more) there are a lot worse games you could play.… Expand
  8. jsjodoin88
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    Good portage on Console, The same of pc game but with the control of a console, I really like it! I just notice one thing that I hate, the system for play multiplayer its so hard to understand!
  9. Visitor5150
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    I got this game on a whim while waiting for other, bigger games to come out. Total surprise, loved it. Never played a Diablo game before. The maps are beautiful, the graphics awesome. So glad I "discovered" this game.
  10. CrueBrew
    Aug 20, 2014
    10
    This is my favorite way to play Diablo. I think this game just plays so natural with a gamepad. The inventory system is not perfect, but I'm not sure what else they could do to improve it. The changes that came with the Ultimate Evil Edition just make the game more enjoyable. Each player gets their own loot. The apprentice mode, which allow you to play with your friends even if they are aThis is my favorite way to play Diablo. I think this game just plays so natural with a gamepad. The inventory system is not perfect, but I'm not sure what else they could do to improve it. The changes that came with the Ultimate Evil Edition just make the game more enjoyable. Each player gets their own loot. The apprentice mode, which allow you to play with your friends even if they are a different level. The ability to import your previous console save is a great surprise. I do wish you had the option of importing your PC version as well. And there are a lot more great changes that I'm not going to bother listing here.… Expand
  11. JediGuy20
    Aug 19, 2014
    10
    Diablo 3 looks amazing and crisp. The Xbox one controller feels great to use and is responsive with commands and controls. The story is lame and dialogue boring but the voice acting is well done with each class/gender getting a unique voice. Overall a very fun and addicting game that should definitely be checked out if your feeling a lack of entertainment on the new-generation. At leastDiablo 3 looks amazing and crisp. The Xbox one controller feels great to use and is responsive with commands and controls. The story is lame and dialogue boring but the voice acting is well done with each class/gender getting a unique voice. Overall a very fun and addicting game that should definitely be checked out if your feeling a lack of entertainment on the new-generation. At least until Destiny;)

    P.S. I gave it a 10 because I don't understand how this game could get anything under a 7, but I say my real score is a 8.8    … Expand
  12. Sarthon
    Aug 20, 2014
    10
    The xbox one version of Diablo 3 is the game I was hoping for 2 years ago. I currently own 3 copies of Diablo 3; PC, Xbox 360 and now for the xbox one. To be honest I don't know why i bought all three should have just been a bit patient and waited and got it for the xbox one. Diablo 3 is a moderately enjoyable RPG on PC and 360 but with only an evening of playing it I'm enjoying it wayThe xbox one version of Diablo 3 is the game I was hoping for 2 years ago. I currently own 3 copies of Diablo 3; PC, Xbox 360 and now for the xbox one. To be honest I don't know why i bought all three should have just been a bit patient and waited and got it for the xbox one. Diablo 3 is a moderately enjoyable RPG on PC and 360 but with only an evening of playing it I'm enjoying it way more on the xbox one. Loot is more balanced, controls feel good and intuitive and visuals are pretty nice. Overall the game is just more fun than my experience on the previous versions though loot 2.0 did improve the PC version. Only frustration for me was still having to pay full price when i owned 2 copies already.
    If you've been holding out till now and you you loved Diablo 2 then this is finally a decent sequel that you'll enjoy.    … Expand
  13. Vengeance_AU
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    Definitely a warmly welcomed release to current gen! I played a little of the original D3 when it was released a fair while back and I must emphasize how much smoother I find Diablo 3 RoS on the X1. The navigation in the menus is a joy! Brilliant graphics as well (though sadly as many misguided individuals think -- graphics do NOT instantly make a good game, it only compliments the goodDefinitely a warmly welcomed release to current gen! I played a little of the original D3 when it was released a fair while back and I must emphasize how much smoother I find Diablo 3 RoS on the X1. The navigation in the menus is a joy! Brilliant graphics as well (though sadly as many misguided individuals think -- graphics do NOT instantly make a good game, it only compliments the good game-play foundation) and every moment is... Beautiful!

    Xbox Live's online infrastructure boosts the enjoyment (for me, imo) with great social functionality and ease.

    Great job Blizzard Entertainment.    … Expand
  14. Leiros
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    I've played Diablo 3 on multiple platforms including PC, Xbox 360, and now Xbox One. This is by far the most fun I've had of the three! This game makes a great port to the Xbox One and is super easy to play with friends over Xbox Live. I highly recommend this game. The down side is that I've become less productive in other areas of life because I'm spending so much time playing Diablo 3. II've played Diablo 3 on multiple platforms including PC, Xbox 360, and now Xbox One. This is by far the most fun I've had of the three! This game makes a great port to the Xbox One and is super easy to play with friends over Xbox Live. I highly recommend this game. The down side is that I've become less productive in other areas of life because I'm spending so much time playing Diablo 3. I gave it a 9 because I'll only give a 10 if a game is perfect. The achievement system is a little wonky at times, but this will probably get straightened out soon - (the game has only been out for a few days on Xbox One at the time of this writing).… Expand
  15. JonnyBigBoss
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    This is a thoughtfully crafted game. It essentially takes a AAA title with two years of meaningful patches and packages it in a console-friendly way. This game is great solo, but even better with friends.
  16. redfrick
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    So good. I can't stop playing. It looks great and plays even better. I hated this on PC but love it on Xbox One. I would give this game a 10 if it had PVP. Can't type, must play.
  17. cluffboy
    Aug 19, 2014
    9
    While it is too early to determine in depth gameplay, my first impression is that this is one of the first games on Xbox One have me smiling ear to ear. Having played D3 since its release on PC I can say I was worried about the transition to a controller, but thus far it feels natural and responsive.
  18. WarcraftAwesome
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Diablo was a wonderfully designed masterpiece by Blizzard Entertainment. I would recommend this game to most, if not all of my friends as it gives a sense of fun and entertainment. With Ultimate Evil, the enjoyment only increases further.
  19. Papalockratin
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    Endless hours of fun, phenomenal graphics. Only problem is all the cheaters. You will not be disappointed with this game if you buy it, and you definitely will get your money's worth.
  20. kalimah
    Aug 30, 2014
    5
    Not my type of game. I actually think it is REALLY boring. I Know there are people out there that love it but those other people will find it to be very eh. I'm not trying to start a fight with the people that like it. I'm just helping other people who are on the fence about buying it.
  21. Razv
    Dec 20, 2014
    2
    Very, very poor game overall in my opinion.

    The gameplay is limted and repetitive. I chose to play as Witch Doctor and it was probably the easiest and most boring game expericences of my life. I chose the normal difficulty yet I think I died once or twice in the whone game. Every level is the same, you just get continuously swarmend by the monsters in that area, nothing surprising,    Very, very poor game overall in my opinion.

    The gameplay is limted and repetitive. I chose to play as Witch Doctor and it was probably the easiest and most boring game expericences of my life. I chose the normal difficulty yet I think I died once or twice in the whone game. Every level is the same, you just get continuously swarmend by the monsters in that area, nothing surprising, nothing interesting. And the combat is borderline retarded, you have a few spells to choose from and you get to gradually upgrade those spells, but you don't have to. I finished the game with the spells I got, without bothering to switch or change them at any point. And the whole game was the same thing: dodge, shoot, dodge, shoot.

    The graphics are ok but nothing spectacular. Just... meh.

    The story is difficult to follow if you're not a fan of the series and the characters are dull and useless.

    Very dissapointed.    … Expand
  22. Gamemonster
    Jan 27, 2017
    0
    This game would have been great if it allowed system link! This is supported on ps4, ps3, pc or 360. But i doesn't on Xbone. What a joke. Can't have a friend over or play with my girlfriend without Gold subscription on 2 Xbones.
  23. 410MaXiMuS
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    This game has sucked up hours and hours of my life... but I'm not complaining. The amount of stuff you can do and gear you can collect in this game is ridiculous. Also, having played this game a bit on PC, I was wondering how the controls would work on a console - I'm happy to report the controls actually work better on consoles than on PC. (is this a 1st? lol.)
  24. Beermonger7
    Dec 8, 2014
    6
    There are so many good things about this game, the different skills and customization of skills, how well it works on the Xbox One, the graphics, the cutscenes, the animations. The game takes me back to my High School years when I would act like I was going to sleep, and then sneak back on the computer to play Diablo 2. I lived on Jolt soda in the mornings back then.

    The game is WAY TOO    There are so many good things about this game, the different skills and customization of skills, how well it works on the Xbox One, the graphics, the cutscenes, the animations. The game takes me back to my High School years when I would act like I was going to sleep, and then sneak back on the computer to play Diablo 2. I lived on Jolt soda in the mornings back then.

    The game is WAY TOO EASY. My friend and I played through Act 1 on EXPERT and I died like twice. I don't want the game to be soul crushingly impossible but I do want to sweat a little bit. There are so many defensive abilities I don't even need to use. I'm playing as a monk and I have an ability called blind which prevents all enemies in the area from attacking for a few seconds. However because the game is so easy there is no reason for me to even press that button. I assume I'm supposed to be a glass cannon but I'm more like an invinicible nuclear bomb.

    The leveling system is ANNOYINGLY FAST. I got to a point where I just ignored all the new abilities I kept unlocking and just continued playing. I dont understand why I would get to level 30 just playing ACT 1!

    The game hands out WAY TOO MANY orange (epic/legendary/powerful) items. Again I got to the point where the game was so easy I was just using whatever I had on and turning the new orange items into enchanting mats. This game needs to hand me a cracked sash and a butter knife and tell me "tough sh..!"

    I will continue to play this game but Im goning to take items off my character / only wear the less powerful gear and try to add some fun to this game.

    6/10    … Expand
  25. troyshaun
    Aug 20, 2014
    9
    They really did a great job with this, same as the "ultimate patched up version" from PC but with a far slicker frame rate and textures.
    Add to that the awesome control scheme and same screen co-op it's awesome fun to play. As of August 2014 one o0f the best games on Xbox One or PS4.
  26. Timur92
    Nov 23, 2014
    5
    This game is only fun if u coop with a friend and even then it gets boring pretthy quick. I found myself hoping for the ending because everything was getting so tedious and repetetive. Some more inovative gameplay had been welcome.
  27. rdgroulx
    Dec 29, 2014
    5
    Polished, well made, no bugs, etc. A triple-A execution but one thing just doesn't work, the game is waaaaay too easy. So much so that it makes the game feel like it will never let us die.

    We started on normal and we could literally just tape the A button down, go make some drinks and come back without a scratch. We changed to Hard, same thing, so we moved to Expert...still baby pablum    Polished, well made, no bugs, etc. A triple-A execution but one thing just doesn't work, the game is waaaaay too easy. So much so that it makes the game feel like it will never let us die.

    We started on normal and we could literally just tape the A button down, go make some drinks and come back without a scratch. We changed to Hard, same thing, so we moved to Expert...still baby pablum easy. At Expert level we should be wiping regularly but we barely had to use a potions every 30 min. There are some contextual actions like AoE attack that will freeze you in ice and we did dodge them at the beginning but even that was not necessary. The damage we took was too low and the recovery rate of the gear offset the dps taken by 80%.

    Considering we were both average gamers, completely new to the game, chatting all the time while drinking too much vodka it just felt like the game was broken. Somehow it wouldn't let us go on a higher difficulty setting (requires a certain % of epic gear, totally unnecessary) but we tried. Bosses were also very easy, they have the same difficulty curve as a pack of mobs rolled into one. They don't spike on dps, they don't require a strategy, there is no gear check and basically you just hack them slowly like you would hack 50 mobs packed one on top of one another. You can use the Left/Right or X buttons for "special moves" but it's almost optional, it just goes a bit faster.

    The economy also looked broken, particularly in Expert mode. The XP and the $$ are increased 150% so you literally swim in cash. By the time you reach level 20 you can afford every single epic gear at the vendor and after you sell your old gear cash balance is still 10x what the vendor can sell you. We quickly figured out we could just buy everything without worrying about $.

    The game is still a 5 because the storytelling is great, the graphics are cool and there is always something to keep your attention. This is a game clearly designed for a flat, constant and predictable serotonin delivery in players' brains. The pacing is very regular with mobs evenly spaced, drop rate high with even epic gear (yellow) dropping too often for something supposed to be rare. There are no long walks or downtime, no difficulty spikes, no skills nor thinking nor online research is necessary, gearing is obvious, skill configuration is very simple to balance with gear, cash is abundant, quests are easy to find, ports everywhere so you just teleport back to quest giver, you're never lost (it's too linear anyway), etc.

    Basically, the game is designed with multiple small rewards, low difficulty, low strategy, low frustration and a constant string of small happy moments to make the players feel good the entire time he plays. You don't get those huge "HURRRAY!" moments of glory when you finally beat something that was insurmountable but you also don't ever get the negative feeling of struggle or having to search for a solution.

    For very, very casual players (or very young) this game is huge, it will spoon-feed satisfaction to all, your character looks badass and will be best game ever. For older players who've acquired depth with bigger scale MMOs and have experience in more complex and more challenging games, Diablo III will look like a puzzle for 10 year olds with 20 pieces to put together. It's pretty, very well made, some original ideas...but it's so simple that when you realize it doesn't matter what you do - you will win no matter what - then you realize the game treats you like a child.    … Expand
  28. cobra617
    Nov 27, 2014
    1
    I don't get this game. It starts out well enough. But then you start to realize that every task and level is basically the same. Bash, bash, bash the A button. If you want to kill quicker, hit RT, lather, rinse, and repeat.
    I grew bored of this game fairly quickly. Such a shame.
    Also, I am virtually indestructible. I am playing on Hard. I can get into a mob of "bad guys" and let them    I don't get this game. It starts out well enough. But then you start to realize that every task and level is basically the same. Bash, bash, bash the A button. If you want to kill quicker, hit RT, lather, rinse, and repeat.
    I grew bored of this game fairly quickly. Such a shame.
    Also, I am virtually indestructible. I am playing on Hard. I can get into a mob of "bad guys" and let them attack me. My health drops a little with a hit but then regenerates to full. I literally can't die. What fun is that?    … Expand
  29. grognard66
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Very good port of the pc version. I played first on PC and actually preferred the console version with the direct movement controls. Adventure mode (on both versions) helps extend the life of the game further. About the only negative point for me is that the menus on the console version are a bit clunkier than on PC.
  30. TheGuyverB
    Oct 10, 2014
    8
    I was practically forced in to playing this by my multiplayer buddy. It didn't appeal to me at all. Within about an hour of levelling up, collecting loot, discovering places and developing ridiculous abilities, I was 100% hooked!
    This game is like a Hollywood version of a party game. it's impossible to comprehend just how addictive it can be without giving it a go. I'll be honest, I get a    I was practically forced in to playing this by my multiplayer buddy. It didn't appeal to me at all. Within about an hour of levelling up, collecting loot, discovering places and developing ridiculous abilities, I was 100% hooked!
    This game is like a Hollywood version of a party game. it's impossible to comprehend just how addictive it can be without giving it a go. I'll be honest, I get a little bored playing solo but add 1-3 more adventurers and this game takes off. It's an absolute riot punctuated by cries of "I've levelled up!" and "I've found some legendary pants!"
    The story is fantastic, the gameplay is brilliant and the game's longevity is boosted by the addition of Adventure Mode.
    I don't know how this game compares to its PC counterpart as I've never played it, but I do know it plays fantastically on the XboxOne.
    I can't give the game a 9 or a 10 because it's just not up there with my favourite games, but it certainly deserves a solid 8 and has probably been my most played game since I entered the next generation of consoles.    … Expand
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#6 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 24, 2014
    95
    One of the best games for new consoles. Maybe even the best one. [Nov 2014, p.58]
  2. Pure Xbox
    Oct 21, 2014
    90
    The structure of the new adventure mode, overly easy leveling and accessibility of overpowered weapons have removed some of the sense of wonder and exploration from the game, but the Ultimate Evil edition is undoubtedly an improvement on Diablo III and earns a well deserved bump in score. Highly recommended.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 13, 2014
    80
    Everything you'd hoped for from a collection like this. The console edition is just as addictive as the PC original and boasts a fun local co-op to boot. [Issue#245]
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