Guide Note

Diablo II is an action role-playing video game made for the PC platform. The game was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, who is also responsible for video games like World of Warcraft and StarCraft. Diablo II is the second installment in the Diablo series.

Fast Facts

1. Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
2. Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
3. Platform: PC
4. Genre: Action and role-playing
5. Mode: Single-player and multiplayer
6. ESRB rating: Mature (M)
7. Release date: June 29, 2000

It is a battle between Heaven and Hell. Diablo, the Lord of Terror, is back and wreaking havoc once again. The player must journey through the lands of Sanctuary trying to learn the truth of Diablo and the ruin he has caused.

The gamer chooses to play one of five character classes: Amazon, the Sorceress, the Barbarian, the Paladin or the Necromancer. Each character plays the game differently and the player must decide his character's destiny. The game is set up in four Acts and each Act consists of a town and other characters to interact with. The player journeys through caves, swamps, the forest and Hell fighting enemies and trying to survive. The player can also hire mercenaries who help the player along his journey. In multiplayer mode, the player can fight against others, travel with other teams or trade items. This game contains at least three hundred monsters and consists of twenty-six levels. Diablo II spans over three CDs and has almost fifty hours of playtime.