this was an azmizing idea by blizzard in my opinion I personally don't have a computer good enough to run this game smoothly when it get's intense I might be wrong but I think that a lot of people have the same problem and this just makes the game get more sales and it allows more people to play the game so like I said great idea blizzard
Definitely, I agree. I feel going back to the old point-&-click control system after playing so many hours of this would take so much of the fun out of battle. With Diablo 3, the gap has been bridged between the instant gratification of a hack & slash console game and the carefully-planned enjoyment of an RPG. Most definitely one of the best games I've played this year!
Sorry, but that 'couch play with friends' is something the pc will never have. Ultimate evil version on ps4 for me is probably as good as its gonna get.
I love the game. I just wish the characters were a little bigger so that gamers can appreciate them even more especially when they put new weapons and armor on their character.
Is there a way to make the drop rates a tad bit harsher? Cuz im the type of guy that will spend hours trying to get something legendary and feeling proud of it. I don't want the generousity...
try out order and chaos online, its for iphone and pretty fun but with some flaws. If you really like it move on to bigger mmo's for pc or console. Also try the games your friends are playing!
Personnally, I was more disapointed than impressed with the game. The gameplay is good, fighting hordes of demons have never felt so intense, but what else? I think the main issue I've had with the game is that it took more than 10 years to come out. For me, that means 10 years of playing diablo I and II here and there, exploiting every single feature time and time again, loving every minute of it. Diablo III came out with new, different features, making it hard for me to adjust. I hated diablo III's interface, but I came to like it because of its few advantages, such as the ability to carry much more stuff in your inventory than the previous games, and the powers are more managable. But what really turns me off about the game is the overall feel of it. The colors, that darkness, the music, that creepy feel when exploring a dongeon in Diablo I and II, well it's not there anymore, it's like part of what made diablo games so iconic is gone. Also, there has never been more dialogues in any other games. Maybe it's just me, but by making Diablo talk, I feel he lost some of his mystique. The story, unlike the previous games, is poorly written. Diablo barely has time to show up by act IV that he dies, there was no build up at all. Not to mention the game was repetitive; the second and third act are the same as Diablo II's act II and V. The boss fights are also pretty lame. Again, maybe it's just me, but even in hell mode, I don't even come close to dying against the prime evils, I crush them like bugs. Back in Diablo II, I had to plan everything in advance, open up a portal in case of retreat, fight constantly because every single boss was insanly tough, that made their defeat so much more satisfying. Diablo III is a good game, but it failed to beat Diablo II, in my opinion.
just wanna say I bought the console version (45 dollars at Toys R Us) and I'm a PC player. Had a great time playing it. You virtually are upgrading nonstop and legend drop rate is amazing. Not that it isn't on PC but the legends you get on console are always good. It's really fun.
100% agree with this review. Been playing with friends since launch and it's beyond fun. Few lawns pikes here and there, but nonframerate issues or bugs. Best buy I've made since bioshock infinite.
Finally! A worthwhile game me and my buddies can play together while sharing a couch! Not a lot of games like this anymore! Online gaming destroyed the fun of having your friends over and playing co-op games on a single screen.
I was once one of those hipster gobshites who would endorse torchlight or PoE over D3, until i played the console version. This shit is magic, it fixes everything that i disliked about the PC version, no DRM, no auction house, no bullshit loot. Just me, friends, and ass loads of fun, shits great. Torchlight is just a half assed D2 rip with dota graphics, and PoE cannot be played unless you have the world's fastest internet, thanks to the shit net code. i love ARPGs, and in my opinion, this is as close as you'll get to the perfect modern arpg. now if only they'd remake titan quest.
Thank you for saying this I have torchlight 2 and im I have only played a bit of it and I was looking if I should get diablo 3 for me console. Is there a lot of people who play diablo 3 on the console though? Like enough to to get me to the highest level?
Played about 2 hours on the pc when it first came out, never touched again mainly because of the lag, but seeing this on consoles makes me want to play again on next gen
Man, I love playing D3 on PC, but I'm really excited and glad that you're enjoying the game on the console. if I had a console I would play it there too haha. Anyway, enjoy the game; it's a lot of fun. It's too bad you can't play across platforms :)
is there a combo system in this game or is it just one button, same attack over and over again? I can't believe they didn't mention anything like that... that's super important to me. Seems super repetitive if it's just the same attack over and over again... anyone?
I just want to say this, Ive never gamed on a pc but have seen some games I wanted to try. I checked out diablo last night with a very skeptical friend and we lost HOURS of our life. On my way to pick it up now.
Played a trial of this game because of ps plus over a year ago on PS3. Now I found the Diablo III: Ultimate evil edition Xbox 360 version for a whooping $18. I got it because I remembered that it held my attention for the 60 minute ps plus trial. But a tight budget at the time kept me from getting it. Now I can finally play it for cheap with the expansion :)
Just got this today on ps3 and i have to say this game blows my mind!! I've been wanting another great game like torchlight on xbox 360 for a long long time now. And i have to say diablo 3 did just that and so so much more! ;-)
asxc11 Well I had it on PC and played it for a while. I liked it but my PC was not good enough to run it at high settings. I went ahead and bought it. Paid 12 bucks cause i had credit!
I've heard nothing but positive views on the Console version of Diablo 3. I cannot wait to play it. The Offline Co-Op with friends reminds me of the old PS1 days. CANT WAIT!
I have this on pc and love it. I even use the auction house from time to time but wouldn't miss it. Is this console port really this good? I mean 60 is still kinda much for a port but I'd love to play couch coop with my gf.
Laugh how all these kids who haven't ever played a Diablo game before are light "meh nah" . No who hasn't played Diablo before can understand the fun of the franchise without playing it with friends. D2 was made and still reigns one of the ultimate rpg action games of the past and still has thousands of people playing it today and that all for down to its multiplayer
I agree with you, this type of game seems infinitely better with keyboard and mouse. Since the PC version is getting rid of the auction house and a new update is coming, everything should hopefully get better on PC.
Should I get this for PS3 and play it now with bad graphics or wait till June next year and get it on PS4 with better graphics and maybe some future changes? I am really torn.
The loot system is changing on pc to the console (Loot 2.0) when auction house closes. The console loot system better chooses your drops to work for your character. That said, I netted a full set of lvl 63 legendary pieces pretty cheap with the auction house. You DO need internet for online multiplay which is all I ever play. There is no stuttering, no input lag (lol), there will always be teleport lag in online games. Always. And spawning at your corpse is equiv to auto aim. GG.
Cameron Ketch i got it on the xbox one and i made a mistake here cuz ny game is diablo 3 RoS It was released this year February i think and it adds the crusader class i think im not sure i didnt play the original diablo 3 so i dont know bro sorry
I guess my real question is should I wait for the next Gen version or should I bye it. Or if I bye it next Gen will I be able to use my same character for both.
if you place the items in your personal storage box on new tristram you can access it with other characters that you create... a legendary item for monk drops and your character is a demon hunter... just storage it, and if you create a monk later, there it is
Well gee I don't know except for the fact that you specifically pointed out its console review. So I assumed you play diablo 3 on pc or just have a general hate towards consoles
that wouldn't completely fix it for me (or get me back to it), but it does seem to be more fun in this console version, gauntlet-style gaming w/ friends
This is what it should have been the PC version of Diablo 3 but unfortunately it isn't and that's why i so much enjoy playing it on my 360 rather than my PC, i can heartfully say that i found not less than 10 legendaries (very good ones) by Nightmare mode and the game makes you go on for finding even stronger gear,craft more,have more fun with friends when finding a maroon item. Very very rewarding game at the final end, i still have hopes that Reaper of Souls will offer this kind of quality.
Its funny how now a days, companies can completely take an already released game , port it to console and get amazing praise for it even though it's 1 years old. Not refering to whether the game is "good/bad", but the concept of "re-packaging, re-selling" a 1 year old game and selling it as new and it's acceptable.
I've been playing since the original came out, and besides the obvious problems, D3 is a good game. Perhaps it's not the best sequel we could've hoped for, but as a game it's pretty solid, specially with the patches that have come out. And I have to say the console version feels even better Much of the thrill of playing diablo got a bit lost in time for me, but that's because of nostalgia (I was 11 when I got the game). Even by D2 it was a different experience, even though the game was similar.
I did not know, that Diablo 3 is available for PS3 and i also never touched the franchise before. Have seen the PS3 version in my local game store, went out to watch the IGN review and went back to buy it.
I have to say, I brought this today. Having played the PC version since release, I was shocked at how good this was from a gameplay point of view. If the graphics where better I would probably play this over the PC version. In fact I will be for now as the new loot system will not be released for PC until March 2014 I think, and it really makes it such a better game IMO. The only thing it suffers from is accuracy, not being able to select targets at will with a mouse. Rather you rely on auto aim( aim bot basically lol). Still one of the best purchases I have made in this dodgy game industry.
Whether you play using controller or keyboard and mouse is completely up to you, they're both fine. But the PC version is getting rid of the auction house and getting the loot 2.0 update. I doubt they will make it playable offline, but there has been talk of it.
Have you ever heard of pre-expansion free patch, providing new engame content, improved paragon stystem and new itemization? No? Thought so. Just wait for it.
i love the game but why did it suddenly become so easy in middle of act 3 ? am i lucky with items or it happens with everyone .. i killed most of bosses in act 3 in less than 1 minute on normal difficulty ... also i am playing with demon hunter and found unusable swords by companions , i thought i didn't find the companion who would use them yet but it appears these weapons are available if you chose different character , so why waste time by dropping many useless items,am i missing something ?
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They need more couch co-op games :( miss the old days
Amen to that
never played a diablo game. But this looks fun as hell.
this was an azmizing idea by blizzard in my opinion I personally don't have a computer good enough to run this game smoothly when it get's intense I might be wrong but I think that a lot of people have the same problem and this just makes the game get more sales and it allows more people to play the game so like I said great idea blizzard
Don't got the same problem but then again I have a behemoth for a computer.
I agree I don't own a gaming PC just a ps3 so being able to play on my tv was great
+voiceofreason4677 How dare you abuse that poor behemoth and force him to be a gaming PC just so you can have fun playing games
Next gen consoles don't even have the graphics issue. Diablo 3 on Xbox one or ps4 is the definitive version
Definitely, I agree. I feel going back to the old point-&-click control system after playing so many hours of this would take so much of the fun out of battle.
With Diablo 3, the gap has been bridged between the instant gratification of a hack & slash console game and the carefully-planned enjoyment of an RPG. Most definitely one of the best games I've played this year!
I played the demo on ps3...now i have to get this.
Sorry, but that 'couch play with friends' is something the pc will never have. Ultimate evil version on ps4 for me is probably as good as its gonna get.
Who’s here after the Diablo IV reveal !!!
I love the game. I just wish the characters were a little bigger so that gamers can appreciate them even more especially when they put new weapons and armor on their character.
rafarga1980 Pause screen gives you a good view of the character.
Does this game support 4 players on the same screen? Like splitscreen?
+Isaiah Stein yes thats what couch co-op is :)
+Isaiah Stein yes it does and it is not spit screen every one will be on the same screen
Is there a way to make the drop rates a tad bit harsher? Cuz im the type of guy that will spend hours trying to get something legendary and feeling proud of it. I don't want the generousity...
Ive never played mmos should i start with this one?
It's not an mmo
Well shit v:
try out order and chaos online, its for iphone and pretty fun but with some flaws. If you really like it move on to bigger mmo's for pc or console. Also try the games your friends are playing!
Its not am mmo but yes you should play this game. Its far better than mmos anyway.
Personnally, I was more disapointed than impressed with the game. The gameplay is good, fighting hordes of demons have never felt so intense, but what else?
I think the main issue I've had with the game is that it took more than 10 years to come out. For me, that means 10 years of playing diablo I and II here and there, exploiting every single feature time and time again, loving every minute of it. Diablo III came out with new, different features, making it hard for me to adjust.
I hated diablo III's interface, but I came to like it because of its few advantages, such as the ability to carry much more stuff in your inventory than the previous games, and the powers are more managable.
But what really turns me off about the game is the overall feel of it. The colors, that darkness, the music, that creepy feel when exploring a dongeon in Diablo I and II, well it's not there anymore, it's like part of what made diablo games so iconic is gone. Also, there has never been more dialogues in any other games. Maybe it's just me, but by making Diablo talk, I feel he lost some of his mystique.
The story, unlike the previous games, is poorly written. Diablo barely has time to show up by act IV that he dies, there was no build up at all. Not to mention the game was repetitive; the second and third act are the same as Diablo II's act II and V.
The boss fights are also pretty lame. Again, maybe it's just me, but even in hell mode, I don't even come close to dying against the prime evils, I crush them like bugs. Back in Diablo II, I had to plan everything in advance, open up a portal in case of retreat, fight constantly because every single boss was insanly tough, that made their defeat so much more satisfying.
Diablo III is a good game, but it failed to beat Diablo II, in my opinion.
+EDM Koala Thank you for the most relevant comment I have ever read. Your parents must be so proud of you.
just wanna say I bought the console version (45 dollars at Toys R Us) and I'm a PC player. Had a great time playing it. You virtually are upgrading nonstop and legend drop rate is amazing. Not that it isn't on PC but the legends you get on console are always good. It's really fun.
Great game! had endless fun and still playing well into 2013! highly recommend especially with friends.
does this have a monthly subscription?
No
So if you choose monster slaying its only the normal gameplay (online) and in pvp you kill each other?...and do you lose stuff in pvp?
100% agree with this review. Been playing with friends since launch and it's beyond fun. Few lawns pikes here and there, but nonframerate issues or bugs. Best buy I've made since bioshock infinite.
I used to think the same until my brother bought me this game on pc. It's just so addicting bro. You should give it a try.
how many hours of looting could I get out of this (360version) considering ive spent about 30 days of gameplay looting in borderlands 2
If you think B2's looting is fun, you will view Diablo 3's as the second coming of Christ.
Finally! A worthwhile game me and my buddies can play together while sharing a couch! Not a lot of games like this anymore! Online gaming destroyed the fun of having your friends over and playing co-op games on a single screen.
Finally I was searching for a review for console version last night
that's why you should install the game to the harddrive. you'll be amazed by how quite it runs aswell as well as keeping the console cooled.
I was once one of those hipster gobshites who would endorse torchlight or PoE over D3, until i played the console version. This shit is magic, it fixes everything that i disliked about the PC version, no DRM, no auction house, no bullshit loot. Just me, friends, and ass loads of fun, shits great. Torchlight is just a half assed D2 rip with dota graphics, and PoE cannot be played unless you have the world's fastest internet, thanks to the shit net code. i love ARPGs, and in my opinion, this is as close as you'll get to the perfect modern arpg. now if only they'd remake titan quest.
Thank you for saying this I have torchlight 2 and im I have only played a bit of it and I was looking if I should get diablo 3 for me console. Is there a lot of people who play diablo 3 on the console though? Like enough to to get me to the highest level?
Travie Chan I was confused for a second because PoE also stands for Pillars of Eternity, but that game wasn't out at the time.
Played the demo and was pleasantly surprised. No complaints from me. A console port worth playing.
Great game love playing it on console never played it for PC but I agree with the 9 very addicting
Never played Diablo but I really want to, i'm a console gamer tho...shall I get this gen version or wait for PS4/XBoxOne one though?
Played about 2 hours on the pc when it first came out, never touched again mainly because of the lag, but seeing this on consoles makes me want to play again on next gen
I'm glad repetitiveness wasn't a negative in this review.
I actually bought it to make the wait more bearable. But now, I genuinely think I will be playing both for a long time.
Not sure where you get that from, they gave the PC version a 9.5 and the console version a 9.0...seems like a step backwards, don't you think?
I can't wait to get this on PS4
Yes me to
On ps6
Is this game closer to turn-based old-style rpg or isometric run´n gun games?
Isometric run'n gun
Man, I love playing D3 on PC, but I'm really excited and glad that you're enjoying the game on the console. if I had a console I would play it there too haha. Anyway, enjoy the game; it's a lot of fun. It's too bad you can't play across platforms :)
Is it always online? Hope it specify the difference from console to pc
is there a combo system in this game or is it just one button, same attack over and over again? I can't believe they didn't mention anything like that... that's super important to me. Seems super repetitive if it's just the same attack over and over again... anyone?
You can switch up your attacks at any time
I just want to say this, Ive never gamed on a pc but have seen some games I wanted to try. I checked out diablo last night with a very skeptical friend and we lost HOURS of our life. On my way to pick it up now.
Why did I buy this game during Mid-terms? What's wrong with me!?
I'm so screwed!
Played a trial of this game because of ps plus over a year ago on PS3. Now I found the Diablo III: Ultimate evil edition Xbox 360 version for a whooping $18. I got it because I remembered that it held my attention for the 60 minute ps plus trial. But a tight budget at the time kept me from getting it. Now I can finally play it for cheap with the expansion :)
+SoaR Ram I got mine for $10 for the PS3. Lol.
Lucky! I wanted to get it for my PS3 but it was $30 bucks new on the PS3 compared to $19 on 360
Just got this today on ps3 and i have to say this game blows my mind!! I've been wanting another great game like torchlight on xbox 360 for a long long time now. And i have to say diablo 3 did just that and so so much more! ;-)
Should I get this game or Pokémon?
20 bucks at gamestop right now new. Should i get it?
won't hurt if you enjoy the ARPG or the style of the game
asxc11 Well I had it on PC and played it for a while. I liked it but my PC was not good enough to run it at high settings. I went ahead and bought it. Paid 12 bucks cause i had credit!
How does the auction house work on the console? Can you transfer loot from your ps3 to pc?
Great review, no auction house was basically the selling point for me. Waiting on the PS4 version though :(
I've heard nothing but positive views on the Console version of Diablo 3. I cannot wait to play it. The Offline Co-Op with friends reminds me of the old PS1 days. CANT WAIT!
I'm buying this for the couch co-op! That's what draws me to this game!
I have this on pc and love it. I even use the auction house from time to time but wouldn't miss it. Is this console port really this good? I mean 60 is still kinda much for a port but I'd love to play couch coop with my gf.
Laugh how all these kids who haven't ever played a Diablo game before are light "meh nah" . No who hasn't played Diablo before can understand the fun of the franchise without playing it with friends. D2 was made and still reigns one of the ultimate rpg action games of the past and still has thousands of people playing it today and that all for down to its multiplayer
How exactly does them porting this game negatively impact you? Specifically.
I've always always wanted to play this but it's always been on the expensive side preowned...but it came out on switch so it's £10 now .sorted.
Is it true that you need to be online 24/7 just to play this game solo?
So on the new consoles it will be a 10/10?
Should I get this? I've never played this sort of game before
yes
I agree with you, this type of game seems infinitely better with keyboard and mouse. Since the PC version is getting rid of the auction house and a new update is coming, everything should hopefully get better on PC.
We actually got this game before the states? Awesome!
Should I get this for PS3 and play it now with bad graphics or wait till June next year and get it on PS4 with better graphics and maybe some future changes? I am really torn.
The loot system is changing on pc to the console (Loot 2.0) when auction house closes. The console loot system better chooses your drops to work for your character. That said, I netted a full set of lvl 63 legendary pieces pretty cheap with the auction house. You DO need internet for online multiplay which is all I ever play. There is no stuttering, no input lag (lol), there will always be teleport lag in online games. Always. And spawning at your corpse is equiv to auto aim. GG.
Can i transfer characters from the pc version? If not will that ever be available?
Of course it won't.
Shawn Dimery hmm damn ut would be great if you could.
Can I upgrade the ps3 version to the ps4 version and still keeping my characters?
Can u play with 3 players simultaneously ?
is this game worth getting now cuz im thinking of getting it
Rabie Mazzari yes
McCartney Fix already did and its awesome got the reaper of souls edition
Which platform did you get it for? And what's the difference between RoSE and Ultimate Evil Edition?
Cameron Ketch i got it on the xbox one and i made a mistake here cuz ny game is diablo 3 RoS
It was released this year February i think and it adds the crusader class i think im not sure i didnt play the original diablo 3 so i dont know bro sorry
It's coming to the Switch baby!
Is there any way to play this on the PC with two Xbox controllers local co-op?
Buy this again or get borderlands season pass for 30$??
I guess my real question is should I wait for the next Gen version or should I bye it. Or if I bye it next Gen will I be able to use my same character for both.
if you place the items in your personal storage box on new tristram you can access it with other characters that you create... a legendary item for monk drops and your character is a demon hunter... just storage it, and if you create a monk later, there it is
That depends, running on medium- high or ultra
Is there a game demo?
so this game runs at 60 frames on the consoles?
I hate that you can't rotate the camera. Feels and looka like Gauntlet Legends for PS2 lol.
games like this meant to be a couch co-op bro, thts one of the many recipes of a great game
Is there voice chat
reminds me of my Gauntlet days playing with friends =D
Well gee I don't know except for the fact that you specifically pointed out its console review. So I assumed you play diablo 3 on pc or just have a general hate towards consoles
that wouldn't completely fix it for me (or get me back to it), but it does seem to be more fun in this console version, gauntlet-style gaming w/ friends
I just finished the deom on my ps3 and getting it tomorrow .This game is fucking hilarious considering its my first exp in the Diablo franchise.
Is this better than dungeon hunter alliance?
Better drop rate's, offline mode and the dodge mechanic. There's probably more stuff that he didn't mention, but so far that's pretty much it.
This is what it should have been the PC version of Diablo 3 but unfortunately it isn't and that's why i so much enjoy playing it on my 360 rather than my PC, i can heartfully say that i found not less than 10 legendaries (very good ones) by Nightmare mode and the game makes you go on for finding even stronger gear,craft more,have more fun with friends when finding a maroon item. Very very rewarding game at the final end, i still have hopes that Reaper of Souls will offer this kind of quality.
Its funny how now a days, companies can completely take an already released game , port it to console and get amazing praise for it even though it's 1 years old. Not refering to whether the game is "good/bad", but the concept of "re-packaging, re-selling" a 1 year old game and selling it as new and it's acceptable.
I've been playing since the original came out, and besides the obvious problems, D3 is a good game. Perhaps it's not the best sequel we could've hoped for, but as a game it's pretty solid, specially with the patches that have come out. And I have to say the console version feels even better
Much of the thrill of playing diablo got a bit lost in time for me, but that's because of nostalgia (I was 11 when I got the game). Even by D2 it was a different experience, even though the game was similar.
what do you mean?
Red ring? Crash?
I did not know, that Diablo 3 is available for PS3 and i also never touched the franchise before. Have seen the PS3 version in my local game store, went out to watch the IGN review and went back to buy it.
Is this game good on console ??
Does Diablo 3 requires Xbox live?
Better drop rate!?
Do you have to pay to play diablo 3 on the ps3 or Xbox 360
When you aren't playing couch co-op, does everyone have their own individual which each other players cannot see? I believe that's the way it is on PC
Presentation wise it takes a little bit of the Diablo feeling. Gameplay wise it´s easy to use... Whats not clear about that?
Will this be on the ps4 or can
Played this on pc and bought it on console. It's definitely better on my ps3 than on pc. I'm loving it
I play on PS3. I play on PC. Both are awesome. I can play on either.
I have to say, I brought this today. Having played the PC version since release, I was shocked at how good this was from a gameplay point of view. If the graphics where better I would probably play this over the PC version.
In fact I will be for now as the new loot system will not be released for PC until March 2014 I think, and it really makes it such a better game IMO.
The only thing it suffers from is accuracy, not being able to select targets at will with a mouse. Rather you rely on auto aim( aim bot basically lol). Still one of the best purchases I have made in this dodgy game industry.
How do I transfer a character on usb whith the 360
Is this good to play Solo?
I love how they designed the game like a console game but refuse to let you use a controller on PC.
Just using the controller alone makes me want to buy the game again..
Whether you play using controller or keyboard and mouse is completely up to you, they're both fine. But the PC version is getting rid of the auction house and getting the loot 2.0 update. I doubt they will make it playable offline, but there has been talk of it.
Have you ever heard of pre-expansion free patch, providing new engame content, improved paragon stystem and new itemization? No? Thought so. Just wait for it.
i love the game but why did it suddenly become so easy in middle of act 3 ? am i lucky with items or it happens with everyone .. i killed most of bosses in act 3 in less than 1 minute on normal difficulty ... also i am playing with demon hunter and found unusable swords by companions , i thought i didn't find the companion who would use them yet but it appears these weapons are available if you chose different character , so why waste time by dropping many useless items,am i missing something ?