Diablo 2 returns 25-years later with a new class, new EOL improvements and 100% playable on the Steam Deck!
Diablo II: Resurrected
Blizzard Entertainment · Sep 23, 2021
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Diablo® II: Resurrected breathes new life into Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed ARPG and its expansion, Diablo® II: Lord of Destruction®, from beginning to end. Return to fight for Sanctuary and discover the fate of the mysterious Dark Wanderer rebuilt in all-new 3D graphics, brand-new cinematics, remastered audio… and the same classic Diablo® II gameplay you remember.
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- 7.8Diablo II: Resurrected is a great port plagued by the usual server issues. When those stop — or if you can work around them — D2:R is a great port that polishes up a cult classic without losing its original charm and gameplay loop. The improved visuals run well on the Switch, and the quality-of-life improvements and good controller implementation ensure that D2 is a joy to experience on the handheld.
- Diablo II: Resurrected gets enough polish and features to appeal to fans of the original release and to series newcomers. The exploration/combat loop is still fully engaging, with only a few remnants of its age interfering with gameplay on the Switch.
- 8.5I’ve enjoyed playing Diablo 2 Resurrected and getting to experience the story in a visually updated way. The tweaks they made to get everything working on the console also helped a lot as it gave me far more flexibility in what abilities I had at my disposal. D2R is ideal for anyone who likes dungeon crawlers and doesn’t want everything to be explained or to be told where to go all of the time.
- 9.0Diablo 2 Resurrected is a masterpiece in its own right; it evokes a freshness all the while hitting players with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. The sheer joy that is had when delving into dungeons to destroy the Lord of Terror and by extension is brothers (the expansion Lord of Destruction is included in this release with all of the classes/items and fixes that it brought back in the day.
- 8.0Diablo II is one of the best ARPG's in gaming history, and Vicarious Visions haven't made many changes for Diablo II: Resurrected. Visually, there's a stark difference and it looks great while keeping the atmosphere. A few quality of life changes help keep this fresh and make it playable on consoles, but it just doesn't go far enough at points. This ageing master may have had a facelift, and it's one you can have a fantastic time with, but you can hear the creaking of its bones.
Gamer reviews
Good enough for nostalgia gaming
I've played [Diablo 2: LoD](https://whatoplay.com/pc/diablo-ii-lord-of-destruction/) when I was in high school and a couple of times ever since. I may have completed it countless of times. As preparation for the upcoming [Diablo 4](https://whatoplay.com/pc/diablo-iv/), I bought Diablo 2: Resurrected to get a taste of 'old Diablo' that I grew up with. I'm happy to announce that the game delivered. Cosmetic improvements aside, it plays almost the same as the original. The visual toggle "G" is a perfect addition to remind us (older gamers) that the franchise has come a long way. It just feel easier than what I'm used to. So why the score? You have two options to play it: **Offline** and **Online**. Offline is what you and I are used to. Online is [Diablo 3](https://whatoplay.com/pc/diablo-iii/) (uggh). I have to gaming PCs, so, of cource, I played Online but the lag is painful and game-breaking. It's likely because of my location _(Philippines)._ Conclusion: If you want to experience Diablo 2 again, I would recommend buying this. Otherwise, wait for Diablo 4.
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