

While the in-game world doesn’t look as filmic, the graphical upgrades meet expectations and maintain the gothic atmosphere of the source material. Reaching a new cinematic in this adventure is always a milestone and a highlight of the experience. This absurd quality continues throughout the rest of the game’s cutscenes. They are voiced terrifically, animated so smoothly, and the characters and environments within them look essentially perfect. Marius speaks with the rogue angel Tyrael in an opening scene with what looks like the budget of a blockbuster Hollywood movie. Almost like the developers actually read our preview in April, the package includes enhanced cinematics. Set across five acts spanning the world of Sanctuary, adventurers travel through desolate wastelands and claustrophobic dungeons of demons to defeat the Prime Evils once again: Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal.ĭiablo 2: Resurrected begins impressively with Blizzard’s signature animation quality.

The player pursues the mysterious Dark Wanderer, slaying monsters, collecting loot, becoming powerful, and eventually taking the fight against evil to the depths of hell itself.

However, many aspects of the game simply don’t hold up against today’s standards. Now in 4K (2160p) resolution with all-new animations, refined sound, and quality of life changes – Diablo 2 is rejuvenated. The dark fantasy and gothic Diablo universe is known for addicting gameplay and incredible atmosphere. Releasing 21 years after the original, Diablo 2: Resurrected remasters the nostalgic action role-playing game for players old and new. Activision Blizzard is currently facing serious ongoing allegations of harassment and mistreatment of marginalised workers, along with a toxic work environment for its employees.
