Diablo 2 | 
| From: Blizzard Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $11.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  551 reviews
Sales Rank: 3700
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows Xp, Mac Os X, Windows
ESRB: Mature
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Standard
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 70929
Model: 70929
UPC: 020626715478
EAN: 0020626715478
ASIN: B00002CF9M
Publication Date: 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
DIABLO 2 (WIN XP/MAC X)
Amazon.com Review
Everything that made the original iDiablo/i 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 iDiablo II/i even better than the original.p The millions of gamers who fought their way through the horror of Tristram's catacombs in the original iDiablo/i realized that all was not well after their hero destroyed the demon's physical body. iDiablo II/i 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 iDiablo/i.p iDiablo II/i looks and behaves very much like iDiablo/i. 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 iDiablo II/i, 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.p 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.p 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, iDiablo II/i 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.p Diablo is back. Say hello to the game that will once again dominate gamers' computers, and say good-bye to your free time. --iMichael Fehlauer/i. p bPros:/b ul liDiabolical, engrossing story line told through brilliant cutscenes liAll five of the new classes are distinct and fun liFantastic music and sound effects liRandom dungeons allow unlimited replayability liMillions of magic items, including rare items and sets of unique magical equipment /ul bCons:/b ul liAddictive gameplay may cause loss of sleep, significant other, job liVirtually no improvement in graphics /ul
Amazon.com Product Description
In IDiablo II/I, players return to a world of dark fantasy. As one of five distinct character types, players explore the world of IDiablo II/I, 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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Addiction never felt so good. November 12, 2008
'Diablo II' takes the original Diablo hack 'n slash 'n gain-upgrades-n-gold-n-weapons formula and makes it even better by adding better graphics, multiple locales, more interesting characters, and a more diverse range of villains to vanquish. My computer crashed last month and I lost all my progress, and....well....I haven't quite recovered yet. All in all, an absolute classic of action/RPG gaming.
Diablo 2 review September 20, 2008
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.
 Great Game July 28, 2008
Great Game and it shipped fast and I have played through most of it. It is a classic of Blizzard games.
Awesome game May 6, 2008
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.
Diablo II February 27, 2008
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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