An immortalised and updated version of one of the greatest slices of genre defining game-design.

And strangely, by staying true to the original Diablo II: Resurrected feels like an artifact.

Underneath the new visuals, the classic Diablo II and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction combo remain relatively untouched. Taken as a faithful recreation of a classic, this might just be the most impressive remaster to date. It adds to the simple yet powerful story, the built-from-the-ground-up cinematics enhance the narrative without ever straying from the source. With all of the detail seemingly ripped from the collective 2000-era consciousness of those that dialled into for the first time. The iconic look and feel that drew in players back in the day feels almost filled in here. But when this level of care is put into the little details, the result becomes truly impressive.Įvery location, every character, every demonic foe you come across adds to the atmosphere, adds to the gothic tone. Remaining faithful is one thing, and Diablo II: Resurrected is very much a modern-day take on the original 2D sprite-based presentation. Diablo II: Resurrected is something of a magic trick, the new visuals not only draw on the latest bits of 2021 3D rendering technology, they amplify and improve the original in ways that are hard to quantify.

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