Diablo 3 delivers a thrilling action RPG experience with its fast-paced combat and immersive loot system. The game's dark, gothic atmosphere and engaging story are complemented by diverse character classes and a robust skill system. While its launch had some hiccups, post-launch updates have refined gameplay and introduced seasonal content that keeps it fresh. The dynamic Adventure Mode and cooperative play add replayability, making Diablo 3 a must-play for fans of the genre.

Is it Diablo? Yes. Is it repetitive? Yes. Do the devs change things up with seasons and new goals and cosmetics for free? Yes. Is it fun to play with friends? Yes. Is it fun to play alone? Is it better than 1 and 2? Naww. Is 4 ever coming out? Who knows. Even after all this time I love all Diablo games. (Oh not the mobile garbage game though.) Personally I don't like the look of the multi-player aspect of 4. But 3 is great fun till you get bored. I've gotten my moneys worth over the years. Recommend.

A Worthy Addition to the Diablo Saga

Ignore the haters and their reviews - they are Nimrods. What's a nimrod? - Websters can tell you. I find the claim that the story is weak to be crazy - there is a detailed devotion to the events of the first two games, ranging from characters we've battled before (Skeleton King and The Butcher) to actual audio clips from key characters in the first game (Lachdanan and King Leoric are two examples). The complaint about an open skill set in D3, as opposed to D2 is, in my opinion, weak. In D2 I had to spend points on skills I did not want just to reach those that I did want - such as blowing points on Summon Spirit Wolf and Dire Wolf just to get to the Druid's Summon Grizzly - that limitation is gone. If I don't like a rune selection with a particular skill in D3, I am ... MoreIgnore the haters and their reviews - they are Nimrods. What's a nimrod? - Websters can tell you. I find the claim that the story is weak to be crazy - there is a detailed devotion to the events of the first two games, ranging from characters we've battled before (Skeleton King and The Butcher) to actual audio clips from key characters in the first game (Lachdanan and King Leoric are two examples). The complaint about an open skill set in D3, as opposed to D2 is, in my opinion, weak. In D2 I had to spend points on skills I did not want just to reach those that I did want - such as blowing points on Summon Spirit Wolf and Dire Wolf just to get to the Druid's Summon Grizzly - that limitation is gone. If I don't like a rune selection with a particular skill in D3, I am not stuck with it - I can pick something else. Experimentation in D3 has replaced forced Skill paths in D2 and that is a step forward. I think most of the "haters" have a skewed memory of what D2 originally was upon its release - it was not until D2's expansion pack a full year later that granted access to jewels and runes that could be socketed, hirelings that could be suited up with armor and weapons, and over five character sets. The memory D2 players seem to have of all those years playing the game included (mostly) the LOD expansion pack which vastly improved upon the original D2. I suspect the same will happen here over time - an expansion set will provide much of what some feel are lacking beyond even the recent patch features. As for those who have a gripe against the Real Money Auction House, so what? Don't use it. No one is holding a gun to your head and forcing you to utilize the RMAH. I agree that it cheapens the game experience and therefore elected not to use it. The game admittedly had weak points upon its release in May 2012, but a lot has been fixed, including the aforementioned Monster Power Levels in Patch 1.0.5. Being able to scale the difficulty of monsters to your liking within any difficulty level is brilliant! With all the patches made to this game - those who enjoyed D2 and have not yet given D3 a try should go ahead and take the Nestea plunge now - this is a rich, lush, addictive and satisfying game.

Diablo 3

Having been a fan of the series since the release of the original Diablo, I couldn't wait to pick up Diablo 3 for the PS3. With most of PC gamers complaints about the game addressed by the developers, Diablo 3 for the Playstation 3 is thus far the most complete and well crafted version of the game. As ever, Blizzard's story telling is spot on, throwing straight into the thick of things. As a falling star crashes into the town of New Tristram, you arrive in time to help search for the landing site and uncover why the dead are rising from their graves. The game play follows the same tropes as previous games in the series, with a top down isometric view and hordes of undead things to slaughter and loot from. Character classes return with some new additions and playing ... MoreHaving been a fan of the series since the release of the original Diablo, I couldn't wait to pick up Diablo 3 for the PS3. With most of PC gamers complaints about the game addressed by the developers, Diablo 3 for the Playstation 3 is thus far the most complete and well crafted version of the game. As ever, Blizzard's story telling is spot on, throwing straight into the thick of things. As a falling star crashes into the town of New Tristram, you arrive in time to help search for the landing site and uncover why the dead are rising from their graves. The game play follows the same tropes as previous games in the series, with a top down isometric view and hordes of undead things to slaughter and loot from. Character classes return with some new additions and playing them on a console with the analogue sticks is a pleasurable, and in some cases easier experience. As always with a Diablo game, looting is a huge part of what will make you keep coming back for more with a seemingly never ending treasure trove of weapons and armour waiting to be found and equipped. The level and creature design are superb, with sound effects such as sword slicing or demonic creature roars being just as amazing. With the console version comes a welcome addition of on the sofa co op game play, a feature missing from most games released recently. It is amazing to sit down with your friends and have them jump in or out of the game at will, with the game saving their characters for the next time they want to jump back in. The game looks great as well, although the frame rate can suffer when there are too many creatures on screen but this is something I haven't come across too often. Diablo 3 is an amazingly detailed and engaging experience that's well worth the asking price. It's a must have for fans of the series and a definite recommendation for newcomers.

Diablo 3 console play

I am happy that Walmart is selling gently used discs. I haven't been a big user of consoles for game play, but lately have been using the Sony PS-3.So far I haven't had a bad disc from Walmart, which is great!About the game. This is the continued story from years ago. Blizzard does very well in setting up the game play & story line.No cheats for consoles, so stop looking. No, a walk through isn't a cheat, nor are Easter eggs.Also, you can't transfer your character from one system to the next, if you want to earn trophies. You can bring it over, but to your system, but not trophies. The awards are still there, to deck out your banner.I played this some time back, & was happy that the amount of level gear was pretty decent. Always important in game play, & ... MoreI am happy that Walmart is selling gently used discs. I haven't been a big user of consoles for game play, but lately have been using the Sony PS-3.So far I haven't had a bad disc from Walmart, which is great!About the game. This is the continued story from years ago. Blizzard does very well in setting up the game play & story line.No cheats for consoles, so stop looking. No, a walk through isn't a cheat, nor are Easter eggs.Also, you can't transfer your character from one system to the next, if you want to earn trophies. You can bring it over, but to your system, but not trophies. The awards are still there, to deck out your banner.I played this some time back, & was happy that the amount of level gear was pretty decent. Always important in game play, & Blizzard is pretty good with it.Advancing a couple degrees to the harder settings, wasn't as fun, because the gear didn't get any better.One thing, & as with many games, modified, made or bought items, really seem to lack. Though you can add gems to some gear to embellish it, you either have to play the same levels man times, or wait till the higher levels to get money.The art work on this game is fantastic! I have always been impressed with how great it looks.I find it 'funny' that there can be a slight lag/jump on a console game. It's not like the console has to do much more than project the game.Anyhow, if you're just getting into fantasy rpg gaming, finally finding some time to continue from the original or expansions, or want to see how this plays, I suggest you pick up a copy. Play on PS-3 while it's still free to connect with people (if that's your thing).This plays very well alone, or as an on-screen co op game. The money & stash of your characters, transfer to each new character, but. . .the second player doesn't have a stash. not good when you want to bring that character back with you (if trophies are important).

Great Game.

You see I have the original Diablo with Hellfire Expansion (2 separate CDs) and I Original Diablo 2 (with 3 CDs) and Expansion Lord of Destruction CD. My PC 25 years ago went & I was able to buy Diablo 3 with Expansion until now. I now have all 3 sets. I can't wait to the fourth one to come out. After playing Diablo 3:RoS, this game is great. Face pace action with unlimited possiblities. It staying with it theme. Myself, I love all 3 Versions of Diablo. I can't wait to get the 4th edition of it. So, far Diablo 3:ROS rocks.

Much disappointed

As a fan who has been playing all of Blizzard's games since Starcraft 1 (except recent WoW expansions following Wrath of the Lich King) this game has been much disappintment comapred to how much I was expecting out of the game.Quality wise, the game is excellent - the graphics look neat, and the gameplay is simple and fun. However, this game doesn't work out very well for casual gamers once they hit infernal difficulty.Diablo 2 was a game you can play with your friends without needing to have fixed roles for everyone. But the insane numbers in inferno difficulty creates some problem - you often run into situations such as monsters like Guardians from Act 2 who shoot missiles at you before you can see them and killing you instantly or monsters such as Nagas that ... MoreAs a fan who has been playing all of Blizzard's games since Starcraft 1 (except recent WoW expansions following Wrath of the Lich King) this game has been much disappintment comapred to how much I was expecting out of the game.Quality wise, the game is excellent - the graphics look neat, and the gameplay is simple and fun. However, this game doesn't work out very well for casual gamers once they hit infernal difficulty.Diablo 2 was a game you can play with your friends without needing to have fixed roles for everyone. But the insane numbers in inferno difficulty creates some problem - you often run into situations such as monsters like Guardians from Act 2 who shoot missiles at you before you can see them and killing you instantly or monsters such as Nagas that have ability to negate damage while they get into melee range killing you in one hit.In the end the game forces you into the traditional MMO roles of tank/dps/healer where melee classes stack health and defense to soak up the damage for ranged classes - except there is no healer, and ultimately doesn't work out to be very fun when your whole party is wiping over and over again.Me and my friends farmed over and over until we realized the only real viable way to progress through inferno for casual players seem to be to farm lots of gold and then spend them on Auction house so that you can buy items from more hardcore players or players who were fortunate with their loots.It is one thing to provide challenge - but to make the game difficult enough that you can't progress without having to rely on auction house isn't exactly a fun game.Me and my friends were looking for a fresh break from the recent flood of MMOs - we had been hardcore WoW players - but this has been a huge disappointment for us.

Not sure where I stand on this one

Game play is what I expected, mindless fun to be had by most.The last difficulty level (Inferno) is a whole different kettle of fish. All the previous difficulty settings you could find the gear you needed to progress as you were happily slaying monsters. However in Inferno that pretty much ends right there. The gear you find is not going to do it, so you have a choice of farming gold for days on end, hopefully getting the odd good drop that you can sell. Do this for a while to buy the gear you need. A lot of people make the game an Auction House simulator type game, they gear themselves up by monitoring the auction house for days and buying low and selling high. This is by far the most efficient way to make gold. Well, other than using the real money auction ... MoreGame play is what I expected, mindless fun to be had by most.The last difficulty level (Inferno) is a whole different kettle of fish. All the previous difficulty settings you could find the gear you needed to progress as you were happily slaying monsters. However in Inferno that pretty much ends right there. The gear you find is not going to do it, so you have a choice of farming gold for days on end, hopefully getting the odd good drop that you can sell. Do this for a while to buy the gear you need. A lot of people make the game an Auction House simulator type game, they gear themselves up by monitoring the auction house for days and buying low and selling high. This is by far the most efficient way to make gold. Well, other than using the real money auction house, where you spend you real life currency on digital in game items.It is extremely unlikely progress through the finally difficulty setting without buying your gear, and unless you get extremely lucky with a drop that is worth a lot to sell it will take a major amount of farming of gold (or spending real money) to complete the game.Some got lucky at first and managed to bash their way through the game before the nerfs hit, so you will hear varied opinions about all this.Overall, this is a Trade based game, you got to enjoy the buying and selling of items. Have a look at the class forums, instead of builds and tactics and other useful discussions you will see 90% are Want To Sell (some bit of gear).So to sum up, fun game play until you get to the final difficulty level, then it all changes and then it becomes a merchant simulator that requires days and days of farming to get gold. Then play the auction house game so you can afford to buy a bit of an upgrade so you can farm faster.To me the game is a 5/5 until you hit Inferno, then it becomes a 0/5. I will be generous and average that out to a 3/5 for old time's sake.

Not up to expectations but a good game.

I have owned and played the entire Diablo series. I held out buying a new gaming laptop in anticipation of this game. Quite frankly, I was a bit hesitant to buy it based on the early reviews. Diablo 1 was a great game. The follow-up, Diablo 2, now 10 years old, was an instant iconic game in it's category. Diablo 3 had mighty big shoes to fill, so, it's no wonder that many fans are so critical of the latest rendition. After buying my new laptop and then taking the leap and buying this game I can say that although it doesn't fully meet my expectations, I'm glad that I bought it. The graphics in the game are beautiful. I read some other reviews that said it wasn't as dark as Diablo 2... I don't see it that way. To me it is dark when it is appropriate to be so. The ... MoreI have owned and played the entire Diablo series. I held out buying a new gaming laptop in anticipation of this game. Quite frankly, I was a bit hesitant to buy it based on the early reviews. Diablo 1 was a great game. The follow-up, Diablo 2, now 10 years old, was an instant iconic game in it's category. Diablo 3 had mighty big shoes to fill, so, it's no wonder that many fans are so critical of the latest rendition. After buying my new laptop and then taking the leap and buying this game I can say that although it doesn't fully meet my expectations, I'm glad that I bought it. The graphics in the game are beautiful. I read some other reviews that said it wasn't as dark as Diablo 2... I don't see it that way. To me it is dark when it is appropriate to be so. The characters, which are all new except the Barbarian, are fresh and fun... but I have to admit that I miss building my character to be my own (allocating points earned to abilities and spells). This brings up a point about the gameplay in general... it has been simplified, or dummied down, from Diablo 2. There are enough hints from continuity glitches to indicate that the team that started creating this game, the team responsible for Diablo 2, is not the team that finished it... it feels a little like World of Warcraft in many instances. Blizzard has been putting out patches which do improve gameplay. Eventually it may near expectation. For someone not familiar with the series, this game will not disappoint. It is beautiful and will provide hours of fun. For fans of the series, once they get past the initial disappointment they will find that, although this game doesn't meet their expectations, it is a good game none the less.

Save your money

Some may gripe about comparing this game to its predecessor, but sorry- that's why I bought this game. After playing for a few weeks, I haven't touched this game since. After the relatively short campaign, the only thing left to do is do it again- and again, and again, and again. Quests are pretty much all related to the main story, which isn't that interesting, so you don't get the same feeling of connection to the world as with it's predecessor. While you're free to change your ability lineup at will, this makes it so you don't really connect to your characters- the only thing unique is your gear, which isn't much of a choice since you don't really find good gear a lot, even less so that's compatible with your character. In addition, you must often sacrifice other ... MoreSome may gripe about comparing this game to its predecessor, but sorry- that's why I bought this game. After playing for a few weeks, I haven't touched this game since. After the relatively short campaign, the only thing left to do is do it again- and again, and again, and again. Quests are pretty much all related to the main story, which isn't that interesting, so you don't get the same feeling of connection to the world as with it's predecessor. While you're free to change your ability lineup at will, this makes it so you don't really connect to your characters- the only thing unique is your gear, which isn't much of a choice since you don't really find good gear a lot, even less so that's compatible with your character. In addition, you must often sacrifice other attributes for better magic find, since constantly finding slightly better gear is required to keep advancing, especially in higher difficulties. While I understand that the limited ability roster is supposed to encourage a strategic selection of spells, it just made me feel weak. Who ever heard of a master sorcerer that can only cast 4 spells? And if you have defensive spells (a must for sorcerers and witch doctors) that's even less offensive options. I never had a problem with the 'always online' requirement, but it's still annoying that Blizzard demands total control over the single-player experience. If you want the magic of Diablo 2 again, there are better options out there. Maybe Blizzard will bring me back with a good expansion, but I don't plan on playing this game again.