Diablo Battlechest [new version] Review

Diablo II is a dark fantasy RPG that takes place in a world caught in the middle of a war between angels and demons. Diablo has risen once again and you are all that stands between the world and the fires of Hell.

I just got this game this year, a good 10 years after its original release. There are a handful of negatives marring this title. First, the save system is a pain in the but. You really can't save your location, and you can only save by exiting the game. Second, there is a lot of screwing around with the inventory. I have spent way to much time juggling and rearranging items, of which there are a lot. Half the time I have to return to the camp to sell off the junk I pick up. Third, the graphics are rather ugly. The gothic art is wonderful, and the monsters and attacks are all very clear, but the graphics are highly pixelated and were primitive even when they were new.

Finally, the game has a fair amount of repetition. There is a bit of grind involved, and certain areas of the game just has you hording off weak monsters with the same few attacks.

Having said all of that, this game is an absolute blast. Each class is interesting and can be developed in countless ways. The story is engrossing, and while occasionally repetitive, I found that my tactics changing frequently as the game progressed. Do not let the first act fool you: this game gets hard. I breezed through it, only to be killed quickly in the second act by flaming archers. You fight all sorts of ghouls and demons in a variety of locations as you try to stop the forces of hell.

I have heard many good things about the multiplayer aspect. If you are looking to quest online. without spending the time and money involved in world of warcraft, this game will tide you over nicely. Having said that, the single player is rather epic, and will tide you over for a long time.

There is one downside to all of this: the game costs 40 dollars. I could justify the old battlechest at this price, as the original Diablo was included for posterity's sake. With Mac OS X and Windows 7 making Diablo 1 unplayable, updating the battlechest in this fashion makes sense. Still, it is a bit steep. Wait until it goes on sale. I mean, this game is worth it, but just on principle, it is a lot for a decade old game, no matter how good.

Bonus points for being fully playable on Mac OS X. Thank you Blizzard!

Diablo Battlechest [new version] Feature

• Experience Five Bold Character Classes - Battle Hell?s minions as the Amazon, Sorceress, Necromancer, Paladin, or Barbarian, each with unique skills and abilities.
• Explore Four Expansive Realms - Storm a vast underworld of twisted dungeons and uncharted wilderness as you journey across the immense world of Sanctuary.
• Battle With an Ever-Expanding Arsenal - Learn new skills, find powerful new weapons and armor, and enhance your gear with magic as your hero?s power and legend grow.
• Master Multiple Levels of Difficulty - Take on the minions of Diablo in Nightmare Mode for greater challenge and greater rewards. Grow strong enough and enter Hell Mode, where your foes become truly fearsome, but the rewards are epic!
• Defeat Diablo Online With Your Friends - Take the fight online with up to seven of your friends via Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment's free online gaming service. Find games, trade, and compete in regional ladders during ongoing seasonal competitions.

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