LOD continues the story after you banish Diablo and Mephisto leaving only 1 brother of the 3 Terrors left, Baal. There are way more unique and rare items to pick up with way more space in your stash to accomidate. This is a must get if you've got D2 and be prepared to stay up all night, this 1 is addictive.
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As if Diablo II wasn't enough Blizzard comes out with an expansion set. And this has set the standard. Simply mindblowing features, larger stash, new weapons, new uniques, new sets, new characters, etc. Blizzard has topped itself once again which i wasn't sure was possible but they've done it. I am and always will be eternally hooked on this game. Battle.net is once again an incredible feature put in by blizzard and it's free! Free, people!!! Not some crap like 10 bucks a month like Everquest. Blizzard you make me proud to admit that I am a Diablo freak. Thanks again for another awesome game.
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This is a truly addictive game, folks. I'm talking heroin for the mind here.
I actually avoided Diablo I altogether and put off playing Diablo II as long as possible. I knew that all my friends and many family members were playing it constantly, but I had better things to do. I have played Role Playing games for decades (in fact, I have one of the original Greyhawk/Blackpool sets somewhere in my attic from my D&D days), so it was not any personal distaste for the genre. I just knew there was some reason I had to avoid it. I played dozens of other Computer RPGs and RTS games in the meantime and enjoyed myself thoroughly. Finally, when the Lord of Destruction Expansion patch came out, I could avoid it no further. All the reviews insisted that it was the most wonderful thing ever, and I decided to give it a shot (literally, as I prefer archer characters that can stand away from the big ugly monsters and not get immediately smashed to the ground). Needless to say, I soon realized why I had been avoiding it. I was completely addicted. So much so, that I am STILL playing it to the exclusion of Elder Scrolls, Neverwinter Nights, Heroes of Might and Magic, Wizardry IX etc. I should note that I actually own and hugely enjoy each of those titles- they just can't compete right now.
It's not that the game itself is all that complicated. It's more the wide variety of ways characters can be developed. The huge assortment of set items, unique weapons and apparel is amazing (and frustratingly difficult to collect). I have a personal goal of collecting every item possible- legitimately, not through some script hack as many other players seem to do- before actually stopping. Now that the latest patch is nearly complete, I now have even more things to collect. Somehow, Blizzard struck a near-perfect balance with a simple game that can be rendered as complex as your personality requires.
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This is a older game but it still looks ok. Because of multiple difficulty levels and characters there is a lot of replay value, and when you add in online play it will keep you busy for a while. the first Diablo II cd I bought I played until I wore the cd out so now I finally got the expansion pack and I still love it.
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It's simply amazing how character development can go in so many directions with this game. Seven character classes are now offered, and focusing on certain options within any of the 3 different "skill trees" of each class can itself forever change the way in which you relate to the game. Characters can become so specialized that names have been attributed to them (lexicons can be found on the Net); for example, if you choose to play a character from the new Druid class, he can be differentiated into a Shifter, Summoner, Elementist, Botanist, Windbreaker, Bowling Druid, etc. [lingo used by D2:LoD addicts, these aren't terms that the game itself uses]. It could be said that choosing from these different paths renews the playability of the game, as you are forced to figure out new strategies to survive, especially in the Nightmare and Hell difficulty settings.
I've been playing this expansion since its release, and can hardly believe how much I yet have to learn. The Druid class is a clever addition to original 5, and quite different from the others; the new Assassin class I cannot in good faith critique, as I have only developed one character from that class. Act 5 has a much different flavor, and disposing of Baal can be a highly frustrating task, if you don't have a plan [Hint: get his back against the wall on the runway, slow him down, and hit him without a pause]. The addition of charms and class-specific items vastly improves your chances for survival, and the new set items are geared towards the more advanced players. However, other improvements put forth in the expansion balance it out in favor of the enemy (e.g., you can no longer dominate simply by having a Level 25 Fire Wall).
Lately I've discovered several websites devoted to the game, and features of the game that previously made little sense now are revealed as worthwhile to me. If you are getting the impression that this game can create a black hole in your weekly schedule, then I think I have gotten my point across. For example, tonite I am supposed to be reading an article titled "Parenteral Nutrition in Pregnancy," but instead I am researching new strategies to keep my Necromancer alive (can you blame me?)
Finally, there is the adrenaline rush motive. When trying to stay alive during some of the more challenging moments, your heart will be racing and you might even break into a sweat. Warnings written in the other reviews (about how addiction to this game can trash your GPA and cause your girlfriend to seek out someone who has never heard of Diablo or its sequels) should be taken very seriously. As a graduate student I came close to smashing the disc on several occasions with the thought of freeing myself...that would doubtless have been a waste of money, as I would have promptly jogged down to the store to pick up another copy.
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This may sound funny but I am a 48 year old mom. I wanted to play the game so I would have something in common with my youngest who is 13 and hard to have things in common with. I found the game surprisingly fun and addictive. I am having trouble with the graphics on my new laptop (Vista) but have no trouble at all with my Dell Windows XP desktop so I am sure it is not the game. I recommend this game. It's not so easy as to be boring but not so hard that even I (NOT a "gamer") can keep up fairly well.
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This game is is by far thye best game i hav ever played on the pc i love this game because it is so diverse from all the other rpg's. I am no newbie to this game i hav been playing diablo for 3 years and i am never bored with this game. I love this game first above all for the online play, just interacting with other people and completing quests as a team of up to 8. This game offers so much as far as creating a character that fits your style personall i love necromancers because i love summoning 20 skeleton warriors to fight by my side when tackling different tasks. There are 7 different characters you can be in diablo 2 lord of ddestruction there is the barbarian,amazon,assasin,sorceress,necromancer,druid,and last but not least the paladin(holy warrior). There are different skills you can aquire and different items you can recieve by killing various enemies. I love this game and i sugest you at least try it if u like rpg's.
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Very enjoyable with easy to use online capabilities. Especially valid with the impending release of Diablo III.
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What can I say that hasn't been said? Great add-on to one of the best games ever... be prepared to neglect spouse, kids, pets, work, etc... ;)
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I love this game. I've played it over and over.. it takes a long time to get to diablo you wont make it in one day no matter how many hours you put in.. this is very involved. Many many quests.. great engine and easy controls with the mouse make for a smooth game play. Next to World of Warcraft this is my favorite online role playing game and you can also play offline.. best thing.. no monthly fee! Enjoy!
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The original Diablo opened up a new type of gaming experience for players everywhere. Customizable characters, stats, weapons, and spells made the player feel totally free and in control of the game they were playing. Only drawback was the battles. They were remembered, and there fore no new enemies appeared and therefore quests to do nothing but level up were out of the question.
Diablo II takes the best of the original, beefs it up, and then multiplies its greatness by 100. This game totally kicks the big one. Characters with skill classes, certain abilities that are useful in both single and multiplayer, and not to mention just how great it looks. The game offers so much with TONS of new items, skills and enemies. Not to mention the replay value. The game is so great that even if you lvl a character up to the highest it can go, you can pick another type of character and still want to do it all over again. The expansion brings even more to the game, with new resolution, and two new character classes and even MORE items. Both characters are extremely good and can be put to great uses. If you are for summoning then the durid is your kinda guy, if your for up front attack and enjoy using skills that kick the [pooh] out of anything and everything then the assasin is your cup of tea. Its all up to the player.
The Multiplayer option is the games overall high point I beleive, although it is great to do a one player quest, having others join your party proves beneficial in both experience and items. You also have the ability to duel other players in game as a test of skill.
So overall I believe this game to be the best of its class, and its popularity will never die out. If you get this game and the expansion you will not be disapointed in the slightest.
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It came in the mail real fast. I love this game i use to have it but i lost it and when diablo 3 was announced i knew i had to play diablo 2 again. So thank you
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tHIS IS THE BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO Diablo11
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I like the game alot, I have been playing this game for a long time now, ever since my ex-husband was playing it.
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This game may be one of the old ones by blizzard, but this is the best game Blizzard has ever made (at least, the necessary expansion to their best game). Although it only runs at 640 x 480 and 800 x 600 resolution, this game has remarkably good graphics despite this minor inconvenience. This game is still very popular over open and closed battle.net
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