The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy click-driven combat, detailed character builds, and chasing better loot through repeated runs, Diablo II delivers an unusually durable progression loop. Players who need varied pacing or dislike grinding may find its repetition difficult to overlook.
What it does best
A constant stream of meaningful character and gear growth
Character builds with real room to specialize
A dark, oppressive journey through a world under siege
What might put you off
Repetition and endgame grinding
Low-resolution presentation
The setup
What you are walking into
Like its predecessor, Diablo II is an action role-playing game with dark fantasy and horror themes. The player controls a new hero attempting to stop the destruction unleashed by Diablo's return. The game's 4 acts feature a variety of locations and settings to explore and battle in, as well as an increased cast of characters to play as and interact with. Diablo II had become one of the most popular online games of all time. Major factors that contributed to Diablo II's success include what fans found to be addictive hack-and-slash gameplay and free access to Battle.net.
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