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Pretty good...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I had bought Diablo 2 and the expansion for it before buying the origional Diablo. I expected it to be even better because I usually think "the origional is better."
But it turned out the exact opposite. I found myself stuck on the same level for a while. This huge pig with a butcher knife killed me over and over again, and the people that live in the little town thing assign you the mission. I finally killed it but the missions just get boring and you're just going through this big dungeon full of skeletons. I know it may sound whimpy, but the game is too chalenging. Maybe it is because I just played as the Rouge???
But otherwise, I think it has a good Dungeons and Dragons feel to it, and that is a good thing to me.

An above average attempt at a RPG

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

After the success of Blizzard's RTS games, Warcraft and Warcraft II, it was just a matter of time before they would evolve to different genres. The RPG was (and is) one of the most popular types of games out there. It seemed fitting to make a game like this, but does it play well? Is it worth it?

The game has a simple premise, to journey to the depths of a labyrinth and kill the King of Terror, Diablo. Diablo has escaped from the confines of hell and is running amuck through the city of Tristram (sadly, the only city you can explore in the game). Not so surprisingly, it is your job to get rid of him and bring peace to the land. To accomplish this, the game gives you a choice of three classes of characters to choose from: the Warrior, Rouge, or Sorcerer. The storyline is linear, yet remarkably, its premise is actually quite good and has a nice twist at the end. The manual that comes with the game offers a great deal of background to the game's story, and truly shows that a great deal of time was taken into the plot.

Graphics are good, considering that the game was released in 1996. The music is tolerable but can get repetitive at times, and of course you can turn it off if you really don't like it. Control is simple, really too simple; moving your character, attacking with your character, and using spells requires the use of only the mouse. The keyboard is rarely used, turning the game into somewhat of a click-fest.

The repetitive gameplay with the mouse, repetitive music, and the fact that there is nothing truly extraordinary with the game may bore some; although RPG enthusiasts will probably enjoy it the most. Beside the before mentioned problems, the game also has some issues with the multiplayer feature. Although multiplayer through Blizzard's free online service, Battle.net, can be fun, it can also mean a lot of frustration. Due to the game's age, it is no longer supported by Blizzard, meaning that it's a hacker's paradise. From many people altering their character's stats to duping (duplicating) items, the online community for Diablo is in pretty bad shape.

Despite its problems, the game is still a classic and has set the standard for many games today. Randomly generated Quests and randomly generated dungeons each time you play means a great deal of replay value for those who enjoy this type of game.

The best that Blizzard has made

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Think of the word Diablo and everything associated with it. Now take that and multiply it by 100 and you wouldn't even come close to how creepy and evil this game is. You can play three classes: the brave, tough warrior, the steathly, deadly rogue, or a wise, powerful sorcerer. (If you are a person that practially faints when you see blood or gore, STOP READING NOW BECAUSE THIS GAME HAS A LOT OF IT! e.g. when you kill a zombie the innards kinda erupt from the body and splat on the floor.) This game is not for the fainthearted and to the brave, I'd advise you to save a LOT. Be prepared for the levels to not be spick and span when you first enter it. Decapitated bodies, bodies impaled on spikes, blood on the floor and walls, and other gruesome details intesify the dark Gothic atmosphere of this game. Plus, whatever gore or blood that splates on the floor when you kill something stays there. It doesn't decay or vanish, like in other (cough; wimpier; cough) games. The climax of it is when you enter the Butcher's "kitchen" which is a bit disturbing with blood, organs, body parts on the floor. Speaking of the Butcher, be prepared to get really mad because you'll die like 10 times before you beat him. Overall, the game is really fun and a fresh surprise each time because the game randomly generates each level (with new monsters, lights, shrines, blood...) when you start a new game.
Honestly, I don't see why this game is rated M. :)

A true Classic

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

A true classic of the rpg genre.
Great gameplay, immersive and rich storyline, fun multiplayer experience. Highly recommended!
Blizzard's Diablo started it all.

old but yet still fun

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

i got this game when they came out with diablo two and i was disapointed by the spells and some other stuff but i found myself playing it a good amount and if you cant aford diablo 2 wich now probley doesnt cost much this is the right game.

I'm a non-gamer and I LOVE IT!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I had a co-worker back in 97 that had this game. I almost had to threaten his life to get him to do any work for playing this game. Now almost 8 years later, I finally picked it up just to see what the big deal was.

This game is like software crack. I haven't had it two weeks yet and I've spent some crazy hours playing this game. I started with a rogue and got up to the 10th level of the dungeon with her before I hit a dead-end. Go down the steps to the next level and DIE! She was surrounded immediately and suffered a severe beat-down EVERY time.

I then started a second game with a warrior. I got him all the way to Archbishop Lazarus where I had a similar situation. Death at every turn and no way out to fix it. Then I found the beauty of Diablo. Just click New Game. You flush the old game but NOT the character. Yes, you're starting back at the first level of the dungeon but you've still got your 23rd level warrior who now laughs at the pithy little creatures of those lower levels.

The Butcher, who made both my rogue and warrior suffer mightily on the first trip down, died after only three hits from my warrior and 10 arrows from my rogue downed him without her suffering even a broken nail.

Diablo II and the Lord of Destruction expansion set are waiting in the wings, but this game still has a few miles left in it before I move on. I still have to bring a wizard up - which stands to be much more challenging. I am looking forward to it.

This game is incredible - I probably won't be able to handle the sequal.

Classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game has totally infinite replay value, and is easily in my top 10 of all time with Marathon, Thief, Alice, and others. I got it at least 5 years ago (more I think) and I'm playing it again right now. I don't think I'll ever totally stop playing it. The sequel is fantastic too, but I like the feel of this one more. Too bad Blizzard just rehashes themselves these days (although the games are still decent). This game has been cloned so many times... just look at Dungeon Siege.

Diablo 1

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I enjoy the game a lot and have for several years. It is getting harder and harder to find a copy of Diablo 1
The more I play it the more I get out of the game. The added levels are great also. I feel this is a great game for kids as well as adults. Kids 12 and older maybe.

The Devil

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

How can you kill the Devil?
A simple game that caused a landslide...
Did Blizard have any Idea what they started?

fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: September 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I have enjoyed this game for years.
It really takes me into another place in time.

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