However, I found using a controller surprisingly intuitive. Having originally played Diablo II two decades ago (as well as Diablo III) on a desktop computer with a mouse for controls and a keyboard, I was worried that playing on a controller would be more difficult.
The complete game will also have the Assasin and Necromancer.įor my initial playthrough, I immediately picked the Druid, a fairly balanced character capable of both melee attacks and spellcasting, with the ability to summon creatures like wolves, ravens, and tree spirits to aid in battle. The game opens with a cinematic shot-by-shot remake of the introduction as seen below, with incredibly sharp and crisp details, which players can now enjoy with 7.1 Dolby Surround support.įor those who want to see how the graphics have evolved, GameSpot broke down the Act 1 and 2 opening cinematics of the 2021 remastered version to the original cutscenes from 2000.Īfter watching the cinematics, you can start a new game by choosing a player class.įor the Beta, five out of the seven unique classes are playable-the Amazon, Barbarian, Druid, Paladin, and Sorceress, each with highly customizable builds and gear options. Setting up, connecting to and logging in took a bit of time, no doubt due to the overwhelmed servers, but once I was able to get in, the nostalgia fest began. Then a couple more hours to complete the six story missions in Act I.ĭ2R requires a account linked to your PSN account.
The multiplayer option also allows up to eight players to play cooperatively in Act I: The Sightless Eye and Act II: The Secret of the Vizjerei.įor this preview playthrough, I tried out the single-player game using a PlayStation 4 Slim edition with a DualShock 4 wireless controller, playing for about about 5 to 6 hours just to get the feel of the game and level up enough to make the battles more fun. Fans of the 20-year old title will be able to replay the game they know and love, with support for cross-progression between platforms and full controller support.įor the Early Access, which runs until Tuesday (August 17), you’re given a choice of either single-player and multiplayer story campaign, with five out of the seven playable character classes available.
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