Ever since getting a bit of hands on with the console version of Diablo 3 at E3 this year, I’ve been pretty convinced that it’s the superior version of the game; offline, 4 player couch and online co-op, direct controls, a slick easy-to-use interface and the absolute lack of a real money auction house? Yep, already better. But what do the critics think?
So far, it seems they agree with me.
In its 9/10, Eurogamer says that:
Diablo 3 on console is one of the best co-op games money can buy. It swings smoothly from easygoing to intense, with perfectly paced pockets of downtime, and is capable of swallowing entire evenings in a single, voracious gulp. It’s a Lego game for loot-hungry grown-ups and it gets better with every player you add. If you have co-op partners who would also enjoy it, this version is an essential purchase. If you don’t, it’s still easier to recommend than the PC game; almost as slick, even more flexible and usable and without that troublesome always online requirement.
Gameinformer, giving the console version a whopping 9 and quarter, says it’s just more fun on console.
The console version of Diablo III is different from the PC version, and some diehard fans will denounce it for that reason alone. For me, however, it’s different in all the right ways. With an engaging new control scheme, fewer online hurdles, and all the depth of the original, taking on Diablo’s legion of demon lords has never been more enjoyable.
The Official Playstation Magazine, awarding it an 8, compares it to Borderlands 2.
Diablo 3 fetishises mass slaughter expertly, throwing wave upon wave of unholy meatsacks towards you from all angles and letting you enjoy the power you wield over them. Then, when beaten, those meatsacks explode in a glorious, pornographic shower of gold and loot. This is the only game on PS3 that comes close to Borderlands 2’s obsessive item drops, turning each monster into a stumbling lottery ticket that just might hold a game-changing rare crossbow when scratched (well, eviscerated).
In short, it seems that yes – Diablo III is better on consoles. It’s coming to current systems next week Tuesday, 3 September. Also, if you pre-order the game from your favourite local retailer, you could pick up some extra loot. all pre-orders will get an in-game infernal helm, granting an experience bonus – but depending on which retailer you get the game from, you’ll get a different, physical item.
Go with BT Games, for example, and you’ll score yourself a sexy Diablo III artbook. Kalahari.com will give you a sweet Diablo III keyring. Takealot gives you a CD featuring the “Music of Tristam,” and buying from Animeworx will net you a Diablo III notebook. you can find details, pre-order links and pictures of all of that, right here..
Last Updated: August 29, 2013
Devourer of Small Bunnies
August 29, 2013 at 11:58
ey. Hey. HEY BLIZZARD. Fuck you guy. Cos now it looks like I might just give you more money. Bastards.
Ultimo_Cleric N7
August 29, 2013 at 12:04
Thanks Blizzard, howz about you put that planning into the PC version too…..
Wyzak
August 29, 2013 at 12:06
Expansion is coming along soon, I plan to give it a skip if they don’t add offline and LAN to the PC version.
Rock789
August 29, 2013 at 12:48
Everyone knows the PC version was the beta testing for the console versions… 😉 🙂
Seriously though, I do feel for PC gamers – A LOT of my friends bought Diablo III on Day 1 on PC… And then promptly had hate spasms towards Blizzard for making them doubt their purchase and their sanity.
Just glad that it seems they’ve gotten this new version right.
Devourer of Small Bunnies
August 29, 2013 at 12:06
ey,Hey, HEY GEOFF
“In short, it seems that yes – Diablo II is better on consoles”
The Green Min-tern
August 29, 2013 at 12:08
Picked that one up too. Seems like Geoff doesn’t like the third “I”. None of this supernatural nonsense for him 🙂
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
August 29, 2013 at 12:21
Third eye blind.
Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs
August 29, 2013 at 12:07
(facepalm)
RinceThisNintypoo
August 29, 2013 at 13:13
Master Face Palm of the Face Palm Race? 🙂
Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs
August 29, 2013 at 14:33
Well, since you are alone, you are the palm expert, so you tell me?
RinceThisNintypoo
August 29, 2013 at 14:44
What’s your point? http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz10/pommekitty/GIFs/tumblr_m7f1ivvn9K1r8rtom_zpsacdf4403.gif
Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs
August 29, 2013 at 14:46
I dunno, what’s yours?
RinceThisNintypoo
August 29, 2013 at 14:48
Oh, I was implying that the Master Race… http://weknowgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/you-have-no-power-here-gif.gif
Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs
August 29, 2013 at 14:53
Oh, I was implying you know of masturbation. So lulz all round
😛
RinceThisNintypoo
August 29, 2013 at 14:55
And as a man, you never! AHAHAHAHAHA! That is funny 😛
Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs
August 29, 2013 at 14:59
I know of yes, but I defer to your “expertise” on that field 😛
Spathi
August 29, 2013 at 15:11
This is kinda an awkward conversation between you two, both admitting to the masses that you still masturbate :P. Oh well, screencap done! Also, remind me not to shake your or Rince’s hand at a LG meet one day!
Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs
August 29, 2013 at 15:13
Lulz. I’m too rusty to be judged along. Been married looong time
Spathi
August 29, 2013 at 15:13
You’re safe then. Rince on the other hand (no pun intended)
Admiral Chief Raider of Tombs
August 29, 2013 at 15:17
XD
Hammersteyn
August 29, 2013 at 12:08
SOLD! Error 37? What’s that? A PC thing? trololololol
TiMsTeR1033
August 29, 2013 at 12:10
is it coming on xbox 360?
Grant Hancock
August 29, 2013 at 12:11
yes
Melasco
August 29, 2013 at 12:12
Yes
Devourer of Small Bunnies
August 29, 2013 at 12:12
I dont like to conform. No its not.
TiMsTeR1033
August 29, 2013 at 12:13
thank you for your honesty kind sir
HvR
August 29, 2013 at 12:40
I’m such a non-conformist that I’m not going to conform to your non-conformity, yes it is coming.
Devourer of Small Bunnies
August 29, 2013 at 16:10
Smart ass hipster.
HvR
August 29, 2013 at 16:22
Agh hipster!!!????!!
Well I’m leaving! I’ll just grab my old mans hat and loafers and ride my vintage bicycle down to my local coffee roaster!!!
Devourer of Small Bunnies
August 29, 2013 at 16:27
DONT FORGET YOUR LP PLAYER YOU BASTARD!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 29, 2013 at 16:28
Hahahahahaha! You old bastards brought a smile to my face!
HvR
August 29, 2013 at 16:33
I DIDN’T !!! I DID HOWEVER FORGET MY 1980’s STYLED OVERSIZED HEADPHONES SINCE YOU UPSET ME SO MUCH!!! Meat eating philistine!!
Devourer of Small Bunnies
August 29, 2013 at 16:35
Taught you! didnt I?? pffft
Melasco
August 29, 2013 at 12:13
I’ll loan a friends copy and try before spending my money…. Again..
TiMsTeR1033
August 29, 2013 at 12:14
It wouldnt be spilt screen by any chance?
Spathi
August 29, 2013 at 12:19
It is couch co-op, but all on one screen. Or that is how I understand it…
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
August 29, 2013 at 12:20
Yep. the screen zooms out if you go far from each other.
TiMsTeR1033
August 29, 2013 at 12:21
thats pretty sweet!
Spathi
August 29, 2013 at 12:25
Cool. And drop-in / drop-out like the lego games? Different profiles pickable (that is a word!) upon dropping in?
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 29, 2013 at 15:25
Wow! That is pretty sweet!
Johann
August 29, 2013 at 12:19
Man I want to get this but I already have it on pc and the fact that the xpac won’t release simultaneously on all platforms I don’t know if it is worth it. Also GTA V
TiMsTeR1033
August 29, 2013 at 12:21
ill get this after gta 5
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
August 29, 2013 at 12:20
lol PC
OVG
August 29, 2013 at 12:26
I am wondering if my Borderlands 2 party will buy into this, or should we just stick to Borderlands ?
RinceThisNintypoo
August 29, 2013 at 13:14
Get lost! You think I want an inventory full of leather trousers?!
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 29, 2013 at 13:30
Yes, and fishnet vests.
RinceThisNintypoo
August 29, 2013 at 13:41
You want to see OVG in fishnet vests? 0-O
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 29, 2013 at 14:07
Don’t judge me! oh look… bunnies! *runs after them*
Devourer of Small Bunnies
August 29, 2013 at 16:32
I think you thinking of an alternative lifestyle choice there…
Lardus-Respect the beard
August 29, 2013 at 12:55
None of that overly large hitbox issues that we have on PC. Offline. No Auction House! Got AH items for my Barbarian. Have not played with him since – ruins that feeling of being MY character! Seems the console version is going to be great. I hope this doesn’t mean the expansion on PC will just be another test-run for console. F-you Blizzard!
A 2 Brute?
August 29, 2013 at 13:00
What this makes me think about the PC version…. (????)?????
Pieter Kruger
August 29, 2013 at 13:03
Pre ordered at Kalahari for Xbox360! Glad I went with Kalahari, key looks like the better item! This will have to keep me till the Xbox One arrives!
RinceThisNintypoo
August 29, 2013 at 13:12
Hey, Master Race, yeah, HAHAHAH!
CrasH
August 29, 2013 at 13:24
I hate Blizzard
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 29, 2013 at 13:34
Practically every Diablo 3 article I read makes me happy. When it was announced my first thought was to remember how Diablo 2 bored me, so I didn’t bother getting it. YAY ME!
RMKennySA
August 29, 2013 at 14:49
yeah i already bought this game and it was seriously disappointing. Would love to play it on consoles.. They should offer discount to those of us who got ripped off into buying it before.
Devourer of Small Bunnies
August 29, 2013 at 16:33
Great fucking idea!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 29, 2013 at 15:23
Console Master Race says NO to ALWAYS ONLINE CRAP! Runs off to pre-order the “definitive” Diablo 3 game for his console.
Rags
August 29, 2013 at 15:42
Has the story been rewritten, the graphics modernised to post 2003, new voice actors used, new skill system, interesting locations, grittier atmosphere? No? Then HTF can they rate this game so high?! Oh yeah because the publishers pay massive sums in advertising.
Zubayr Bhyat
August 30, 2013 at 09:23
Haha blizzard needs to hire you to do PR.
Roy
August 30, 2013 at 13:04
why the pc ver does not support gamepad?
Gustav Willem Diedericks
August 30, 2013 at 13:04
I have the PC version….now I really feel ass-raped. 🙁