I'm looking for a new game, not a D2 remake. As long as the game has a lot of new elements and some fast-paced, balanced game play, I will be happy.
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"Everywhere the human soul stands between a hemisphere of light and another of darkness; on the confines of the two everlasting empires, necessity and free will." -Thomas Carlyle
I'm also pretty worried that they're going to lean towards the warcraft style.
I think they have gotten that message loud and clear, the game play and promo's seem to indicate it will be a darker game That was my fear and angst early on, but I feel pretty good about the direction now. It won't be perfect but D3 should be quite good.
^ +1, I would hate to have to group to beat a boss no matter how bad-ass your character is... that would suck.. I like being able to solo crap and not rely on others..
It's already more of a Hack & Slash than D2 was. I mean, they took out a lot of RPG elements and are leaning more towards a Gauntlet feel.
(To stop flamers, I'm not saying this is a bad thing)
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D3 Pros: Outdoors environment, night time environment, female Barbarian, rune spell system, the Wizard class
D3 Cons: Fantasy architecture, fantasy armor, fanstasy weapons, no shaders.
The game is a hack & slash like the previous two have been. Plot has nothing to do with it. D3 might delve deeper into some finer RPG aspects of the genre, but it still remains a H&S, and that's been obvious since the announcement.
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It's already more of a Hack & Slash than D2 was. I mean, they took out a lot of RPG elements and are leaning more towards a Gauntlet feel.
(To stop flamers, I'm not saying this is a bad thing)
Actually they are putting in more RPG. And it's going to be less of a mindless H&S than D2 was - you can be sure of that.
The game is a hack & slash like the previous two have been. Plot has nothing to do with it. D3 might delve deeper into some finer RPG aspects of the genre, but it still remains a H&S, and that's been obvious since the announcement.
All I am saying is you can't say it is just a hack and slash if it gives you a back story, and more interaction than sword to flesh. Because of these reasons, I don't call it a hack and slash, and treat that aspect of the game as just one of the many facets it shall have.
It's called Hack&Slash because of the gameplay style. Diablo 1 and especially Diablo 2 are the most representative and genre-defining titles, setting a standard of what a Hack&Slash RPG is. It's silly to deny that D3 is a hack&slash, because that's just what it is, and what is expected of it to be.
It's called hack&slash because unlike other games in the stricter scope of the RPG genre, the gameplay is 100% arcade and combat skill lies in moving around and aiming your attacks. You need to aim with your mouse and employ your reflexes. Tactics come second, and combat itself doesn't rely on any fine RPG mechanics. That's why it's an action game first, then an RPG. D3 however aims to strenghten the RPG elements, putting more emphasis on the story, quests, character development and immersion, and strategies in combat. It doesn't change the fact that the gameplay style is hack & slash, as long as you have to aim your skills and break your mouse to pwn nubs.
Alright Jeff Goldblum, this isn't Jurrassic Park!!
"Losers always whine about their best, winners go home and Fvck the prom queen."
BABY!
Seriosly, I have nothing but the highest expectations. I have no doubt that they will be met.
"Everywhere the human soul stands between a hemisphere of light and another of darkness; on the confines of the two everlasting empires, necessity and free will."
-Thomas Carlyle
I think they have gotten that message loud and clear, the game play and promo's seem to indicate it will be a darker game That was my fear and angst early on, but I feel pretty good about the direction now. It won't be perfect but D3 should be quite good.
(To stop flamers, I'm not saying this is a bad thing)
D3 Pros: Outdoors environment, night time environment, female Barbarian, rune spell system, the Wizard class
D3 Cons: Fantasy architecture, fantasy armor, fanstasy weapons, no shaders.
Actually they are putting in more RPG. And it's going to be less of a mindless H&S than D2 was - you can be sure of that.
It's called hack&slash because unlike other games in the stricter scope of the RPG genre, the gameplay is 100% arcade and combat skill lies in moving around and aiming your attacks. You need to aim with your mouse and employ your reflexes. Tactics come second, and combat itself doesn't rely on any fine RPG mechanics. That's why it's an action game first, then an RPG. D3 however aims to strenghten the RPG elements, putting more emphasis on the story, quests, character development and immersion, and strategies in combat. It doesn't change the fact that the gameplay style is hack & slash, as long as you have to aim your skills and break your mouse to pwn nubs.
"Losers always whine about their best, winners go home and Fvck the prom queen."
I fear people like this guy are developping the game.