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Amazon Maximum Age: 20 years
Amazon Minimum Age: 204 months
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Blizzard Entertainment
EAN: 0020626715478
ESRB Age Rating: Mature
Label: Blizzard Entertainment
Manufacturer: Blizzard Entertainment
Model: 70929
Platform: Macintosh, Windows XP, Mac OS X, Windows
Publication Date: 2000
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 29, 2000
Sales Rank: 1490
Studio: Blizzard Entertainment
Variation Description: Diablo 2
Features:- Since the beginning of time, the forces of Order and Chaos have been engaged in an eternal struggle to decide the fate of all creation
- This struggle has arrived at the Mortal Realm and neither Man, nor Demon nor Angel will be left unscathed
- Diablo resumes his nefarious scheme to shackle humanity into unholy slavery by joining forces with the other Prime Evils, Mephisto and Baal
- As 1 of 5 distinct character types, explore the expanded world filled with all-new quests, weapons, spells, armor, monsters and non-player characters
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Product Description:
After possessing the body of the hero who defeated him, Diablo resumes his nefarious scheme to shackle humanity into unholy slavery. You must put a final end to Diablo and his evil brethren.
Amazon.com Review:
Everything that made the original Diablo great--nonstop action, wicked monsters, dark gothic atmosphere, and fantastic magic items--has returned. But new enhancements such as the class skill system and cheater-proof multiplayer competition make Diablo II even better than the original.
The millions of gamers who fought their way through the horror of Tristram's catacombs in the original Diablo realized that all was not well after their hero destroyed the demon's physical body. Diablo II opens with a vivid animated vision of that mad, doomed hero, who unwittingly spreads chaos as he moves toward a fate of Diablo's choosing. With the original character classes gone, players choose from a new cadre of champions: the Barbarian (can wield two two-handed swords at once, one in each hand), the Necromancer (raises the dead to fight his battles), the Amazon (master of bow and spear), Paladin (holy crusader), and Sorceress (wielder of elemental magic). These warriors follow a diabolical plot through four acts, and each act is roughly as big as the original Diablo.
Diablo II looks and behaves very much like Diablo. Players are assigned quests by nonplayer characters and adventure through dark catacombs and crypts. Hordes of vile monsters assail the hero, who survives by force of arms, powerful spells, and through the use of varied and exotic magic items. Randomly generated dungeons guarantee fresh adventure each time a new game is started. But unlike the original game, characters must fight their way through the above-ground wilderness before entering a dungeon. Fortunately, some of the frustrations of adventuring have been lessened in Diablo II, thanks to the new ability to run and the clever implementation of "waypoints" that let your character quickly travel to and from the safety of town.
Along with the new character classes comes a new character skill system. As in the original game, players improve their character's ability scores as they kill monsters and gain experience. But unlike the original game, players get to add specific skills, spells, and powers each time they advance. For example, after gaining a level you could choose between taking a skill that improves your attack speed or a skill that allows you to scatter your foes with a mighty shout. With this customized advancement system it is unlikely that two high-level characters, even characters of the same class, will be alike. Instead of progressing along a set path, you can choose skills and powers that complement your own particular playing style. Interestingly, this new customizable class system closely parallels the changes made in the new edition of Dungeons & Dragons.
Other enhancements include a method for creating and customizing magic items, 3-D accelerated spell effects, anticheat multiplayer code, and a place to safely store excess money and equipment. But even without these tweaks, even without the sophisticated story line and all the cool new features, Diablo II is just a great game. The sound, music, and graphics combine to create a tantalizingly eerie setting. Players will willingly let their game-playing hours slip well past reasonable bedtimes, suffering bleary-eyed classes and meetings in exchange for "just one more" magic item, dungeon level, or character skill.
Diablo is back. Say hello to the game that will once again dominate gamers' computers, and say good-bye to your free time. --Michael Fehlauer.
Pros: - Diabolical, engrossing story line told through brilliant cutscenes
- All five of the new classes are distinct and fun
- Fantastic music and sound effects
- Random dungeons allow unlimited replayability
- Millions of magic items, including rare items and sets of unique magical equipment
Cons: - Addictive gameplay may cause loss of sleep, significant other, job
- Virtually no improvement in graphics
Amazon.com Product Description:
In Diablo II, players return to a world of dark fantasy. As one of five distinct character types, players explore the world of Diablo II, journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures, and uncover ancient mysteries. Since the beginning of time, the forces of order and chaos have been engaged in an eternal struggle to decide the fate of all creation. That struggle has now come to the mortal realm, and neither man, demon, nor angel will be left unscathed. Diablo, lord of terror and youngest of the three prime evils, awakes from his long sleep beneath the dark earth. Setting in motion a grand scheme to free his exiled brothers, Mephisto and Baal, Diablo takes control of the small western kingdom of Khanduras. Working from deep within the ancient catacombs beneath the town of Tristram, Diablo grips the entire populace in a blanket of fear and paranoia. Ultimately, as even Khanduras's good King Leoric falls under Diablo's wicked power, a lone hero arises to challenge the darkness that engulfs the land. After plumbing the hellish depths of the labyrinth under Tristram, the nameless hero finally confronts the lord of terror himself. Knowing full well that Diablo's spirit can never be truly destroyed, the hero makes the noblest sacrifice of all--casting his soul and his very sanity aside, he takes the spirit of Diablo into himself, hoping that his own strength of will can contain the demon within. The hero doesn't realize that his selfless act will not only ensure Diablo's victory, but will also irrevocably damn his soul for all time.
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This game has an intrguing story line coupled with an expansive world to explore. Although it is becoming quite dated, particularly the graphics, the game is still fun.
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Great Game and it shipped fast and I have played through most of it. It is a classic of Blizzard games.
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Diablo II is the best game i've played. I'm currently playing world of warcraft which is great but this game tops it just because of how fun it was. I played this game for 7 years and would play it again if I still had my old account.
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I originally started playing this game so that I could do something with my sons. Now I like it! It is def. a very cool game. I am not a hard core gamer and I find it to be challenging but not so hard that I am totally discouraged.
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Even though Diablo 2 is the predecessor to Lord of Destruction; I found it hard to level-up due to many hard to kill enemies. Overall, I found this a real test of my skills.
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