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Diablo II is an ARPG game based in a dark fantasy setting developed by Blizzard North and released globally by Blizzard Entertainment on 29 June 2000. The game is set in the fictional world of Sanctuary, centred around a group of anonymous heroes who are trying to catch up and stop the Prime Evil known as Diablo before he frees his brothers and destroys the mortal realm. Diablo II was one of the most popular games of 2000. Major factors that contributed to Diablo II’s success include its addictive gameplay and access to the free online play service, Battle.net.The game was conceptualized and designed by David Brevik and Erich Schaefer, whom with Max Schaefer acted as Project Leads on the game. The main production roles were handled by Matthew Householder and Bill Roper.An official expansion pack, entitled Diablo II: Lord of Destruction also developed by Blizzard North, was released on 29 June 2001. A sequel called Diablo III was announced to be in production on June 28, 2008 at WWI 2008 in Paris, but will be developed by Blizzard Entertainment, since Blizzard North has dissolved.
Diablo II is an ARPG game based in a dark fantasy setting developed by Blizzard North and released globally by Blizzard Entertainment on 29 June 2000. The game is set in the fictional world of Sanctuary, centred around a group of anonymous heroes who are trying to catch up and stop the Prime Evil known as Diablo before he frees his brothers and destroys the mortal realm. Diablo II was one of the most popular games of 2000. Major factors that contributed to Diablo II’s success include its addictive gameplay and access to the free online play service, Battle.net.The game was conceptualized and designed by David Brevik and Erich Schaefer, whom with Max Schaefer acted as Project Leads on the game. The main production roles were handled by Matthew Householder and Bill Roper.An official expansion pack, entitled Diablo II: Lord of Destruction also developed by Blizzard North, was released on 29 June 2001. A sequel called Diablo III was announced to be in production on June 28, 2008 at WWI 2008 in Paris, but will be developed by Blizzard Entertainment, since Blizzard North has dissolved.
Game
Diablo II
Publisher(s): Windows/Mac
Asia: HanbitSoft
Designer(s): Erich Schaefer, Stieg Hedlund, David Brevik, Max Schaefer, Eric Sexton, Chase Clements
Composer(s): Matt Uelmen
Series: Diablo series
Genre(s): ARPG
Release date(s): 2000-06-29
Platform(s): PC/Mac
System requirements: Windows PC
Windows 95+, 233 MHz Pentium, 32 MB RAM, 650 MB HDD, DirectX compatible video card, 4X CD-ROM drive
Diablo II
Publisher(s): Windows/Mac
Asia: HanbitSoft
Designer(s): Erich Schaefer, Stieg Hedlund, David Brevik, Max Schaefer, Eric Sexton, Chase Clements
Composer(s): Matt Uelmen
Series: Diablo series
Genre(s): ARPG
Release date(s): 2000-06-29
Platform(s): PC/Mac
System requirements: Windows PC
Windows 95+, 233 MHz Pentium, 32 MB RAM, 650 MB HDD, DirectX compatible video card, 4X CD-ROM drive
Gameplay
Diablo II is built around Acts that progresses the narrative story line of the game, with each act following a predetermined path and list of quests, with small selection of optional quests.The player assumes the role of a hero from one of five different character classes, fighting monsters through wilderness areas and dungeons in order to level-up their character and gain better items. The game uses real-time combat and the player sees the character from an isometric viewpoint. Players also have the option of hiring one NPC hirelings that accompanies the player and attack nearby enemies. A powerful boss monster awaits the player at the end of each Act. Item drops, monster attributes, and most dungeon layouts are randomly-generated by Diablo II.
Diablo II is built around Acts that progresses the narrative story line of the game, with each act following a predetermined path and list of quests, with small selection of optional quests.The player assumes the role of a hero from one of five different character classes, fighting monsters through wilderness areas and dungeons in order to level-up their character and gain better items. The game uses real-time combat and the player sees the character from an isometric viewpoint. Players also have the option of hiring one NPC hirelings that accompanies the player and attack nearby enemies. A powerful boss monster awaits the player at the end of each Act. Item drops, monster attributes, and most dungeon layouts are randomly-generated by Diablo II.
Monsters and Items
The monsters of Diablo II are more numerous than the ones in Diablo I, and has slightly more abilities of their own, but is otherwise quite similar in style of gameplay. Some monsters have received improved AI, like the Fallen monsters, who attack slightly more coordinated, and ranged monsters who retreat if the player moves up to melee range. A few boss encounters also use more “intelligent” combat, like special abilities from the boss, rather than the fight just being a race to drink potions.
The monsters of Diablo II are more numerous than the ones in Diablo I, and has slightly more abilities of their own, but is otherwise quite similar in style of gameplay. Some monsters have received improved AI, like the Fallen monsters, who attack slightly more coordinated, and ranged monsters who retreat if the player moves up to melee range. A few boss encounters also use more “intelligent” combat, like special abilities from the boss, rather than the fight just being a race to drink potions.
Multiplayer
Diablo II can be played multiplayer over or Blizzard’s free online service Battle.net. Unlike the original Diablo I, Diablo II was made specifically with online gaming in mind. Several spells (such as auras or Warcries) multiply their effectiveness if they are cast within a party and the game world included a lot more open spaces.The Diablo II Battle.net is divided into “Open” and “Closed” realms. Players may play their single-player characters on open realms while characters in closed realms are stored on the servers as a measure against hacking and cheating.
Diablo II can be played multiplayer over or Blizzard’s free online service Battle.net. Unlike the original Diablo I, Diablo II was made specifically with online gaming in mind. Several spells (such as auras or Warcries) multiply their effectiveness if they are cast within a party and the game world included a lot more open spaces.The Diablo II Battle.net is divided into “Open” and “Closed” realms. Players may play their single-player characters on open realms while characters in closed realms are stored on the servers as a measure against hacking and cheating.
Reception
Diablo II Collector’s Edition contents.
Diablo II had a positive reception. The game has achieved an overall score of 88 on Metacritic. Gamespy awarded the game an 86 out of 100, IGN awarded the game an 8.3 out of 10, and Gamespot awarded the game an 8.5 out of 10 along with earning the 2000 runner-up Reader’s Choice Award for role-playing game of the year. It was awarded a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records 2000 edition for being the fastest selling computer game ever sold, with more than 1 million units sold in the first two weeks of availability.
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King have since surpassed Diablo II’s record to become fastest-selling computer games ever at their times of release, according to Blizzard.
Diablo II Collector’s Edition contents.
Diablo II had a positive reception. The game has achieved an overall score of 88 on Metacritic. Gamespy awarded the game an 86 out of 100, IGN awarded the game an 8.3 out of 10, and Gamespot awarded the game an 8.5 out of 10 along with earning the 2000 runner-up Reader’s Choice Award for role-playing game of the year. It was awarded a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records 2000 edition for being the fastest selling computer game ever sold, with more than 1 million units sold in the first two weeks of availability.
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King have since surpassed Diablo II’s record to become fastest-selling computer games ever at their times of release, according to Blizzard.
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