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Review Thunderbolt does Diablo II

Vault Dweller

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Tags: Blizzard Entertainment; Diablo 2

Somebody told <a href=http://www.thunderboltgames.com>Thunderbolt Games</a> guys that <a href=http://www.blizzard.com/diablo2>Diablo II</a> is out, and they've jumped at the opportunity to write an early <a href=http://www.thunderboltgames.com/reviews/viewreview.php?rid=530>review</a>
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<blockquote>Diablo II is a PC role-playing game which as a genre differ slightly from the console based roleplayers in that there are no defined characters and the plot is a loose storyline around which you build up a character by killing lots and lots of enemies. It has an online element but doesn't quite fit the profile of a Massively Multiplayer Online RPG such as Ultima or Everquest as in essence it's a lot more basic, offering little over constant fighting and some trading online. You are given a choice of five character types who you will then take through the game levelling up and building skills. </blockquote>
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Such a thoughtful analysis.
 

Otaku_Hanzo

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Is this for real? You're joking, right?

Well, the review is dated 22 Oct 04, so you're a bit late on this news. :P

But still...... 4 years after the game's been out? :shock:
 

Mendoza

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Spazmo said:
I've been thinking of buying this one, actually, and now I'm SOLD!

I don't know, I wouldn't buy it on the basis of one review. Wait for more to come out just in case.
 

Fez

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I can't reveal my secret underground sources, but I heard that there may even be an expansion pack for it too! YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST, A RPG CODEX EXCLUSIVE.
 

geminito

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It will be interesting to see how Diablo II and Everquest II do this week. Two long-anticipated online game sequels. Should be exciting! I predict EQ2 will be somewhat higher in the top 10 than Diablo II. We'll see.
 

Andyman Messiah

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Hey now, Diablo 2 is after all the sequel to one of the most popular hack n' slash-RPG's ever. Don't be so fast to count it out! :wink:

After all, it's still on sale for budget-price and in Collector's Edition. :lol:
 

Limorkil

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Sounds like another action RPG hack-and-slash clone similar to Sacred and Divine Divinity. Those graphics look a bit dated though.
 

Mendoza

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Limorkil said:
Sounds like another action RPG hack-and-slash clone similar to Sacred and Divine Divinity. Those graphics look a bit dated though.

Yeah, they should have taken a look at Guild Wars. It seems like a similar sort of gameplay, but with more of a multiplayer, tactical element, and way prettier graphics.
 

dipdipdip

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Limorkil said:
Sounds like another action RPG hack-and-slash clone similar to Sacred and Divine Divinity. Those graphics look a bit dated though.

Yeah, those poor chaps at Blizzard will never make it big if they keep releasing stuff so behind the curb like this.
 

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