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Summary: Another Great product from Blizzard
Review: They trully out did themselves with this game. This cannot really be described as an upgrade to the Original Diablo mainly because the entire 1st. Episode of Diablo2 is larger then the ENTIRE Diablo 1 Game ! I have played the game on Windows NT 4 and Windows 2000 and yes Windows 98 without any problems what so ever. Blizzard really did a great job at checking the code for bugs prior to releasing. Even though the game was just release and they already have a patch available My suggestion is get the game and have a great time.
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Summary: Ultima Online for free
Review: When I frist got Diablo II I already had the frist of the serise and thought that it would be the same with a few thing changed. But I got on the battel.net server which allows you to play online and was blown away by what they had sone with it. I used to play Ultima Online but Quite after I saw that update by update it was turning into Diablo. Now Diablo 2 is the same but better. And the best part is that is FREE!
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Summary: I Actually have the Final Version game
Review: Diablo II is an awsome adventure game with rpg elements added to it. I have been playing the final for about 2 days now and am in the 3rd Act. Ive been playing for around 15hours. The worlds get bigger and better. I have read some other reviews and people complain about the graphics... those are the people who DOESNT HAVE the game and only tested the beta Act1. Let me tell you something folks, Act 1 was designed 2 years ago thats why the graphics are not good. Wait until you get into the deserts of Act II and Jungles of Act III. You'll see HUGE palaces and the towns are about 3 times as big as in Act I. Aside from the mystery blade Shadowfang which has been cut out from Diablo I in back. And if your still not convinced about the graphics, wait till the first time you use meteor! The special effects will take your breath away much like the first time you intalled your 3d accelerator and fire up quake2. The battle net system is amazing. There people on there that sell weapons and gems and you can barter with them. I have found that the best way to get started in a multiplayer game is to use a girl's name and go from game to game begging for stuff. The possibilities for this game is limitless. I give it 5 stars all the way!
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Summary: It's Worth It!
Review: Guess what I did after I read the e-mail from Blizzard stating that I was one of the stress tester for Diablo II? I directly turned on my computer and spent my day, hours by hours to download it. Then, after trying several times to get into battle.net, finally I could play the game I've been waiting for a long time.
New characters, new weapons, fully populated town, horrible creatures and monters are some of new features of Diablo II. I believe there will be much more in the full version. When I played it for the first time, I knew that I should buy it. My experience with the first Diablo is really good. I have fun playing it even until now. Maybe it's because of the different layout every time I play it. I am sure I will get the same experience with Diablo II. So far, I found it worth it: the waiting for it's release, the downloading, the waiting in queue at battle.net, and now ... the price.
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Summary: Almost as Good as the First
Review: If you like the first Diablo then this is the game for you. I have played the original since it first came out and can tell you that 2 is almost as good. There is only two problems that I have found: 1. If you save manually in the game you end up back in town and all of the monsters show back up. 2. You can't restart with the same character untill you have beaten the game the first time. But if you don't mind those 2 problems I definately recommend this game.
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Summary: Sleep? Who needs SLEEP?
Review: Very rarely do we find a game that can match the original and even more rare is a game that is truely better then the original. Diablo II fits in the second category. This game is much better then the original and thats saying allot! First - we notice a great new interface that is easier to manipulate. Secondly, the 5 character classes are balanced and uniquely diffrent. The graphics ran excellent on my PII-450, 128 MB RAM, Voodoo 2. The sound is supurb and add to the overall gameplay. **WARNING** This game is pleasently addictive. I find myself staying up late at night wanting to play more. I recommend buying this game - it is great and is not one that you should pass up!
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Summary: Wow - I'm hooked
Review: This title keeps a lot of great things from its predecessor, adds to it and then takes some small things away. I thoroughly enjoyed Diablo, so I was happy to hear about the sequel...I am not dissapointed. The underlying game is basically the same in terms of excitement and feel. Blizzard has added a few things to make some things easier: Using the alt key to highlight items on the ground, being one of the better ones. I'm sure you've read about the different character classes, and the skills tree, the expansive map, NPC Mercenaries... The annoying things about this game are: the saving logic. When you save a game, and then reload it, you don't come back at the same spot as you left, you come back in town, which could mean a long trek back to where you were & Items you drop on the ground disappear after a few minutes. These things aside, Diablo II is a great game, that adds on to Blizzard's great arsenal of games. You will be happy with this game.
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Summary: Well worth the wait
Review: I got this as soon as it came out, and lemme tell ya, it's AWESOME! The system reqs are actually for a 233 MHz system, but my Pentium 200 handles it ok, if a little choppy. The graphics are vastly improved over the original, as well as the story line, interface, sound, music, heck... everything! It's not necessary to be familiar with the original to enjoy this, but it helps. One of the best features is all the little nuances that Blizzard is known for, like raindrops actually making splashes in the water, or the sacrificial altar replete with past offerings. heh-heh-heh.
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Summary: Could've been better
Review: Basically, this is Diablo I with more area to cover. Don't get me wrong, I like the game, but for being in development for 3 years I expected more. The new skill tree is something new, but not as cool as it sounded when they first talked about the game awhile back. Its more interesting with the new characters, but the graphics are exactly the same. I expected more roleplaying aspects that were promised, but its stilll primarily a "hack and slash" game. I do really like the game and is a blast with multiplayer, but I just expected more this time around.
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Summary: We waited years for this?
Review: It's been on the "most waited for game" list for months and months. Ads from several other software companies made fun of its delay or tried to lure away those waiting for its release. After all of the countless promises and retractions, Diablo 2 is finally on the shelves. Was it worth the wait? The answer is - yes and no. Obviously the months (shall we say years) of development time shows in several areas. While the install itself is one of the most boring installs I have ever seen in my entire life (and takes up a massive 1.5 GIG of disk space), the opening movie is quite, quite impressive. The dust motes sparkling in the shaft of sunlight, the flames flickering (always a tough thing to get just right), and other touches show the incredibly amount of effort they put into this. The character selection screen shows the five new classes you can choose from - two female, three male. You can be an Amazon, a Barbarian, a Necromancer, a Paladin, or a Sorceress. Choose the individual standing before you, and he or she will approach the screen and wait for a name. Then, suddenly, you're in ... Diablo. Yes, Nostalgia is a powerful force, and it is neat to hear that familiar music, see the graphics, chat with the various people. However, much time has passed since Diablo was out and thrilled us with these aspects of the game. Since then we've had Baldur's Gate, Nox, Planescape Torment, and several other games of this same style. The graphics in all have improved steadily, as have the interfaces and sound. To look at Diablo 2, it seems ... well ... old. Take the screen itself. Sure, at one time this was an adequate resolution, but nowadays we expect a bit more going on in one window. When you talk to individuals the text scrolls by at a snail's pace, inviting you to run off for a snack and come back later to continue. Selections are not always consistant - sometimes you have to click a person height's below an object to select it. You'd have thought after all this time that they'd bring us up to a new level, not simply slightly improve the existing one! Yes, some things do stand out as being interesting. The quest graphics, with each quest individually represented, is a neat idea. When you're down in the den, the system kindly informs you that there are still 3 monsters left, so you best go and find them. When you complete the quest, sunlight streams into the den, the evil eradicated ... at least for now. The atmospheric effects are good. I love the rain falling on the stream in little ripples, and the delayed effect of the thunder after the lightning. Was that really worth leaving us with the most hideous auto-map known to mankind? I'd have taken slightly less realistic rain if they could have made that map a bit more usable. The game is definitely a "Mature" rating. Go ahead, hack those zombies clear in half. Try killing off some of the higher level monsters and see how much blood and gore spills from them. It's almost hard to be afraid of them though, with the objects being as pixilly as they are. Oh, look. A square of monster fell over to the left. The skills systems are interesting, letting you customize how your character progresses through the levels. Another fun aspect of the game is the new socket approach to weapons and armor. Get a sword, stick a ruby into it, one thing happens. Stick the ruby into your helmet, another thing does. The mix-and-match is intriguing, but again I would gladly give back the Geranimal approach to combat in return for a game that actually looks like it was made this year, instead of years ago. Sure, I got it sent to me the day it came out. My work with BellaOnline.com's computers channel meant I waited at the door for it. Sure, I'll play it, but I'm also sure that several other games on my CD shelf will see far more game time than this one will.
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