Diablo III

Platforms

• PC

  May 15, 2012

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  7.7

  playscore

  8.7

  35 Critics

  6.2

  22.2K Players
• PlayStation 3

  Sep 03, 2013

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  8.7

  playscore

  8.7

  24 Critics

  9.1

  6.80K Players
• Xbox 360

  Sep 03, 2013

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  8.4

  playscore

  8.5

  18 Critics

  8.4

  2.29K Players

56 critic reviews · 21 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  TheSixthAxis

  9.0

  The console port of Diablo III could have been a disaster. From the control scheme, to the online play; there were so many things that could have gone wrong. Blizzard really has put the effort in though, and it shows with an absolutely fantastic port that plays brilliantly, looks good, and will keep you interested for hours on end. No, it won’t convert those who aren’t particularly interested in the genre, but if you’re after some dungeon based brawling it doesn’t get better than Diablo III.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  Polygon

  10

  Games this thoughtfully crafted don't happen very often, and the care that Blizzard has taken with Diablo 3 shows in every facet of its design and execution. It might not be perfect, but after 45 hours, I'm not sure where it missteps, and after 45 hours, I feel like I've only scratched the surface of what it has to offer. Diablo 3 is almost evil in how high a bar it's set for every PC action RPG to follow, and I wouldn't be surprised to see that bar remain for a very long time.

  Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360

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  Push Square

  9.0

  Aside from some graphical and interface niggles, Diablo III has made the transition to the PS3 exceptionally well. The addictive loot loop remains intact here, and it's furthered by the addition of an excellent couch co-op mode. With several classes to sample and a seemingly never-ending supply of gear, this is an impressive port of an already outstanding game.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  GameSpot

  8.0

  On console as on PC, Diablo III is a very safe game. It never diverges from the path carved by its predecessors and the numerous loot-driven hack-and-slash dungeon crawlers they inspired. But Diablo III also proves that when done well, the classic formula can still be absorbing. The powerful abilities of the diverse character classes are fun to use, the world is varied and enticing, and the constant promise of more riches and better gear makes conquering that next group of foes an alluring prospect indeed.

  Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360

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  IGN

  9.0

  On its merits as an action game alone, Diablo III shines. Its weighty, brutal combat is instantly entertaining, and the steady drip of new and interesting ways to slaughter monsters by the screenfull makes leveling each of the five characters a joy. But ultimately, it’s Blizzard’s revitalization of the item hunt with more generous drop rates and transformative pieces of gear that kept me coming back for more.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360

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  Hardcore Gamer

  8.0

  If you and up to three friends are in the mood for a finely crafted, loot-driven, hack-and-slash RPG, look no further than Diablo III. The story may not be as exciting as a name like Diablo would suggest, but it hardly takes away from the overall experience. With fluid combat, huge areas to explore, dungeons to conquer, loot to lust over and friendships to be strengthened or destroyed by an able co-op mode, it’s surely the best of its kind on consoles. Diablo III was good when it launched in 2012. Now, it’s great.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  The Escapist

  8.0

  Diablo III is just Diablo III. The game feels more like a top-down shooter with the controller, but it's still heavily action oriented gameplay, with leveling and loot systems that make you hate to put it down. If you've played the PC version, Diablo III on consoles isn't going to offer you anything new, except the ability to sit on your couch while you play. If you've never played Diablo III on PC and like ARPGs of any sort, this will be a great addition to your collection.

  Reviewed on X360

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  Cheatcc

  9.0

  So, PC gamers, burn effigies if you must, but I enjoyed Diablo III way more on console than I did on PC. There, I said it. This is simply because this version is more focused on the fun of the franchise instead of trying to turn a beloved dungeon-crawler into an MMO. No matter how you play it, though, Diablo III is the pinnacle of its genre, especially on consoles. Unfortunately, I fear that those loyal to PC gaming will never get to experience the game in this form, and that’s a shame. Now, if I can only find that damn cow level.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  USGamer

  10

  Diablo III is a highly sophisticated, beautifully designed arcade RPG whose action is visceral, intense, and exciting. It’s deep, it gives you an absolute ton of things to do, it packs some really enjoyable challenges, and its co-op mode is up there as one of the best of this generation. If that sounds like your cup of tea, grab yourself a big mug and get pouring.

  Reviewed on PS3
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  Game Informer

  9.3

  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.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360

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