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The game is worth the wait from a beta tester

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 126 / 140
Date: April 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I am currently beta testing Diablo 2 and it has been worth the wait and the hype. After 3 long years waiting for the game it is just a couple months from shipping. First the one dim spot about the game, the graphics. Since the game has been in development for so long the graphics are slightly dated. I still think they look better than 95% of the games out there but they could (and probably) should have been better. The gameplay is still the easy point-and-click style of the original and plays much faster and smoother than D1. The 5 new classes are great and all are big improvements over the classes from D1. The amazon and sorceress are my favorites with the necromancer a close third. Then the Paladin and lastly the Barbarian. I'm not into hack'n'slash too much but the paladin has some very nice spells that make him worthwild to use. The amazon is a lot like the rogue from D1 but she was my favorite so that's why I like the amazon, plus she has some very nice spells. The sorceress has lots of nice spells at her disposal. The necromancer is cool because you can summon skeletons, golems and revive other monsters to fight for you. The game is many times larger than D1 the first act alone takes 8-10 hours of play and it's the smallest of the 4 acts. the game is great and if you want some extensive Diablo 2 coverage goto www.diabloii.net they have a ton of info (I am not affiliated with them I just visit several times a day:) I post some over there about beta testing so maybe you'll read some of my posts. I hope I helped you in deciding to buy/not buy Diablo 2 and if you do I hope to see you online on battle.net!

Glad I did it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 72 / 78
Date: May 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I was approached a few weeks ago by a friend of my cousin who worked for blizzard. He said he knew I loved the original Diablo (I still play it) and wanted to know if I wanted to beta-test it. I said sure.

Playing it for the first time, I found it performed very well on my P-200, 32MB RAM. It begins with an amazing cinematic sequence that fills many of the plot gaps for those unfamiliar with Diablo I. The actual gameplay is the same system of mouse commands, the interface very similar, but less obtrusive (eg. when talking to somebody, the text is not screen-sized, but specific to the part of the screen in which that character is located). The level upgrade system is more logical, less mathematical. The weapons actually appear diffirent when you hold them - a short sword is not identical to a dagger when weilded by the character. I haven't had a chance to play all the characters (the game is VERY long), but they seem very distinct, with varying, but well balanced strangths and weaknesses. As before, however, the general tradeoff is speed and magic for brute strength.

I've come across 100's of distinct weapons, armor, and magic items in the first level only, so I guess there may be 1000 or even more! The soundtrack is eerie and differs in each level. The sounds of dripping water and moaning add true realism to this game when played late at night!

The graphics are far from state of the art, but very decent (I assume this was either 1) to keep the size of the game down or 2) because it's been in production for so long), and I found myself grateful for my 3Dfx card, which greatly smooths out the gameplay (I don't know if it is neccessary on a faster machine, but it is supported nevertheless).

This game is the crowning jewel of my collection. From the depth of the storyline which is, literally years in the making, to the subtle wit and plot twists that are so obviously showing of hard work and dedication. I think this game will be Blizzard's best ever. Buy it now!

Played the beta and its AWESOME!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 68 / 81
Date: April 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I got into the beta team a week ago and played this awesome game. There are vast improvements over the best selling Diablo. The graphics, sound, music and movies are incredible. The game play makes this game quite possibly the best selling game of the year 2000. If you like Diablo, Baulder's Gate, Gauntlet Legends, NOX or Everquest, you will absolutely love this game. Since I got the beta, I haven't turned off my computer. There are vast improvements to prevent cheating when playing with an abyss of other players. This collector's edition includes great extras. Diablo2 is the best game I have played in months. This game is worth buying, trust me. By the time the game is released, I bet the game will be in backorder. There will be people on waiting lists and huge lines just to buy this game. Better pre order your copy today, I have.

Diablo 2 (beta) - the ultimate action RPG

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 51 / 61
Date: May 08, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Diablo 2 has been developed by Blizzard since 1997. Here we are - four years later - and we are still waiting. Is it worthed?

Yes! For one, the game has been tested and polished and tested again for well over an year. The open beta will include 100,000 testers roaming the Act I of Diablo in an attempt to stress test the system. No other game has received this much attention. The result?

Awesome! The 5 heroes (Amazon, Barbarian, Necromancer, Paladin, and Sorceress) are very balanced and they have been made even more addictive to play. Every hero is unique - the skills and spells do not overlap as in Diablo I. Also, there are tens of new monsters with new skills and appearance. For example, all Fallen Shamans can now resurrect their minions.

Finally, the multiplayer is much better - more balanced and focused on teamplay. For example, the Paladin's auras will bestow bonuses on all party members.

Diablo II - It's why I can't sleep at night.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 47 / 52
Date: July 07, 2000
Author: Amazon User

As picky as I am about games, I can honestly say that this is one of my favorite games of all time. I don't think Blizzard ever put out a game I haven't liked.

That being said, Diablo II is vastly different from its predecessor, Diablo in many ways, but in one disappointingly large area, it's almost the same.

The gameplay has been simplified so everything is basically point and click. The commands are intuitive and easy to learn. The major improvements of this game are the 5 new character classes: The melee fighter Barbarian, the spellcasting Sorceress, the quick missile launching Amazon, the holy spellcasting/melee fighter Paladin and my personal favorite, the resurrecting Necromancer. Each has their own set of skills you develope as you progress throughout the four new and vastly larger stages of the game. If you thought Diablo was big, just the first act of Diablo II easily dwarfs it. You'll travel everywhere from forests to jungles to deserts. Each landscape is very well designed and looks fantastic.

With this new item generation engine Blizzard added, there are now over 1 million magic items to be found. There are now also set items, which are magic items that, I'm assuming, when you collect all of the items in the set, you get a nifty bonus or something.

The only disappointment to me was the graphics. They looked almost exactly the same as the origianl Diablo. Don't get me wrong, they still look quite good, but I was hoping for some improvement.

All in all, this is a GREAT game. I highly recommend you get it, especially if you liked the orginal Diablo. The strategy guide isn't really necessary to me.

Diablo II

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 41 / 42
Date: June 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I have been testing Diablo II through the Stress Test beta copy... GEEEZ! If you are a fan of this style... better yet, if you want the best role playing, action oriented, adventure style game... this could very well satisfy your desire! Okay... here are some important features: 1) Physical chest located in town that you can save your extra stuff to (not that big, but handy all the same. 2) NPCs (like Rogues)can join you... I was limited to only 1 at a time... but I did have a choice of who I wanted to hire for varying amounts. They heal themselves and follow you... they also attack on their own; however, they will follow if you decide to run in combat. 3) Almost an unlimited variation of items/equipment with enhancements produced by embedding gems & such into those socketed items you find. Not all items are socketed... but alot are. This increases everything from attack rating to special powers or spells like frost or fire attack. What is really cool is that the item changes in color... ex. embedding 3 rubies into a 3 socketed long sword turns the sword blood red. COOL! 4) Details of background are amazing, although the beta test was in 640x480... not sure if they will increase this. Your system maybe set higher, but when running the game... it defaults back down. Even at that, it look really good... 10 times better than the original backgrounds. 5) Lighting... wow... when travelling crypts and caves... the shadowing and lighting effects are truly awesome (I was using Glide as my video setup). This adds to the realism since light only travels so far. 6) Sound is solid... I have an A3D II sound card... it was simply excellent. 7) Tracking... hmmm, definitely improved. NPCs that are hired by you will follow... but occasionally they get stuck... so guess what, they teleport to your location if you get too far ahead! Nice idea. 8) Improved trade. Now you actually enter a trade screen for trades... gone are the days of dropping an item and running over to the other to protect your trade. You both choose your items of trade... then confirm it... so you actually see it. 9) Special effects are very detailed... ex. If you have a sword that steals life by 2% and mana by 4% and attacks with frost 1-6... you see all of them; each with a different effect. Very nice! 10) Creatures - tons with interesting abilities and attacks. You will not be disappointed! 11) When connected to Bnet... your char changes as to what you are equipped with... so you see your char in the channel, not just your name. This adds to the individuality of each person. Excellent touch! 12) Bnet multiplayer affords you the ability to create games that have controlable aspects such as how many can join (up to 8) and how different they can be (level differences) Ex. You can state you want a 3 user game with no more than a 4 level experience difference between you and the other players. You can also add in a separate description of the game. Outstanding! 13) Lastly... your saves are on the server (server based). While this is not always a good thing (if the server is down, you cannot play multiplayer with that char), it affords the ability to control cheating. BTW... when you exit the game and reenter.. the map regenerates randomly, but your keep your same stuff in your chest as well as any NPC you have with you.

With all that I have said... I have left off a huge amounts! Just get it. Unlike other games of this nature... this game is extremely replayable with endless hours of enjoyment. Think of the original Diablo... and multiply that by 5! All the things you yearned for in the original are here in Diablo II. It has been well worth the wait.

Diablo II

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 41 / 49
Date: June 09, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I have been Beta stress testing Diablo II for the last two weeks and can not wait for the release of the final version.

Diablo II has the "Look and feel" of the original Diablo but with much better graphics. The Beta stress test only included the first two quests but was enough to make me a believer. If you are a battle.net online player you will love the enhancments to Diablo II. Players can join forces in "Parties" and a player must declaire him/herself hostile towards you while in town before he/she can attack you. No more pretending to be friendly then BAM.

The three CD game will be much more challanging and offers much greater choices and options. I have placed my pre-order here and am wating with bated breath for its arivial at my door!

Best yet!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 31 / 42
Date: May 27, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I just received the Stress Test demo of Diablo 2 yesterday. After months of waiting for this game, I can tell you, it's not a let down! If you played the original Diablo, and liked it, you will LOVE this game. Everything in the game has been greatly improved, graphics, story line, characters, music, gameplay, and the setup for gaining levels and learning spells and skills is very easy to understand, and still realistic. If you've played Diablo online, you probably know about all the cheaters and hackers that ruin the game. It wont happen again! Diablo II has a large number of factors that keep it from being hacked. Hacking it would be like trying to fit a key into a lock that has 10,000 dents and bends in it. Everything about this game wins! I have yet to see a better PC game than this!

What a treat

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I just got the collectors edition, something I can Highly recommend. First off, the Collector's edition has s 30 Minute DVD that pulls all the cinematics together. Which of course rocks, essentially you get to see the Diablo II story. The DVD has some additional features, but I haven't looked at them yet. The Special edition also comes with the Soundtrack for the game, and it rocks. All the cool music for the game you can now listen too. That may sound goofy, but for this soundtrack it is greatly appreciated, because so far it appears to be even better than the soundtrack used in Diablo. The Special edition also comes with an autographed manual, which I'm sure some people will like, and a Diablo II rules expansion for Dungeon and Dragons. The only disappointing feature for the Box and stuff that came with it was the total lack of the classic _BLizzard Notepad_(tm) which has come with every other game so far, it is a nitpick I know but hey there has got to be something I don't like right? Now on to the game. The game itself fits on 3 CD's. Installation was a breeze on my Dell Laptop. There are 3 install options, Single Player, Multiplayer, and Full, note a minimum install is 600 Meg and you will probably want to go with that 1.5 Gig install just to not have to swap CD's. Another note, apparently the CD-ROM portion of my DVD-ROM is slightly out of alignment on my Desktop machine, and that makes doing anything other than a single player install on my desktop currently an impossibility, it could also be driver related, which of course is a reminder to make sure all of your Hardware drivers are up to date. The opening Cinematic rocks, and definitely sets the mood for the game. Next you go to the screen where you select what type of Game you are playing, i.e.. Single Player or Multiplayer. So far due to network difficulties at home I have only played the single player version of the game. Next is the Character creation screen. You can be any one of five character types The Amazon, The Barbarian, The Necromancer, The Paladin, and The Sorceress. I've been playing the game as the Barbarian, The Paladin and The Necromancer. I'm not sure which one I like the best. With the wealth of skills/spells that each has it is very hard to pick. The Skills available for each class is fascinating. There exists the distinct possibility that as you play on Battle.net you will never meet another guy who has his character the same as yours. That is because some skills has different levels, and thus you may meet a jack of all trades, or you may meet someone who is highly specialized in certain skills. All I can say is go buy this game! It rocks, and I will hopefully see you all on battle.net

This is great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Hi everybody, I just got this game and have been playing it alot. It's a jolly good rollicking time. I'm poppin my buttons playing it due to its funness. Buy it and start playing.

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