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Is Diablo 3 worth picking up now?

MMOExposedMMOExposed Member RarePosts: 7,400
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I am pretty much bored now from Archeage and GW2. I am looking for something new to play. I may go back to Rift, or worst case scenario, go back to WoW for the New X-pac which I would have to buy MoP as well I assume.

 

But I was thinking about trying some Isometric type MMOs or ARPGs. looking for a good one to invest into.

Is Diablo 3 a good suggestion? If not, what would you suggest?

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  • PepeqPepeq Member UncommonPosts: 1,977
    Originally posted by MMOExposed

    I am pretty much bored now from Archeage and GW2. I am looking for something new to play. I may go back to Rift, or worst case scenario, go back to WoW for the New X-pac which I would have to buy MoP as well I assume.

     

    But I was thinking about trying some Isometric type MMOs or ARPGs. looking for a good one to invest into.

    Is Diablo 3 a good suggestion? If not, what would you suggest?

    No, Blizzard gave everyone MoP for free... all you need is the WoD expansion.  

  • AethaerynAethaeryn Member RarePosts: 3,150
    I was wondering the same thing just a week or so ago.  I will eagerly await replies.

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  • rabiddog888rabiddog888 Member Posts: 28

    If you can cope with GW2 then you should be like Diablo3.

     

    I personally couldn't cope with either for long because the fully invasive inspect feature removes any competitive aspect from the game.

     

    Its almost as bad as the structured PvP in GW2.

     

    But you like GW2 so you will like Diablo 3. I liked it but if you try to make a competitive build for the ranking ladders, it wont work because anyone can copy you similar to how GW2 ruins most competitive aspects of building.

  • NadiaNadia Member UncommonPosts: 11,798
    Originally posted by MMOExposed

     I may go back to Rift, or worst case scenario, go back to WoW for the New X-pac which I would have to buy MoP as well I assume.

    you may already have MOP

    http://wow.joystiq.com/2014/08/18/blizzard-offering-mists-of-pandaria-free-to-lapsed-subscribers/

     

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  • YaevinduskYaevindusk Member RarePosts: 2,094

     

    You don't have to purchase MoP for WoW as it's now baseline (I'm pretty sure).

     

    Diablo III is good if you buy the expansion Reaper of Souls along with it (or get the bundle).

     

    Nothing comes to mind when it comes to the last bit; looking at Lineage Eternal, but who knows when that will come out.

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  • GeadinGeadin Member UncommonPosts: 17

    Its the same old repetitive click fest while aimlessly leading your character through a map following another person or them following you and spamming the esc key to skip the cutscenes over and over and over again and then you finally get to the end and slaughter ponies thats it

    but thats also modern gaming

    soo modern gaming is modern gaming

  • megaraxmegarax Member UncommonPosts: 269
    Have you tried Marvel Heroes?
  • BladestromBladestrom Member UncommonPosts: 5,001
    Don't you remember gauntlet? :). This is ths modern equivelant, fun arcade blast as its want to be IMO.

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  • Solar_ProphetSolar_Prophet Member EpicPosts: 1,960
    Originally posted by Geadin

    Its the same old repetitive click fest while aimlessly leading your character through a map following another person or them following you and spamming the esc key to skip the cutscenes over and over and over again and then you finally get to the end and slaughter ponies thats it

    but thats also modern gaming

    soo modern gaming is modern gaming

    If you've not played the game, then you should refrain from making comments about it.

    D3 was worth getting at release, and it's more so now. It still has the smoothest combat, and best skill system available in recent ARPGs, with Grim Dawn's a close second. Finding good loot is much more common now, and seasons add a sense of competition for those who are interested.

    Much of the hate came from people who disliked the auction house (which is no longer a factor), or were / are upset that the game isn't just D2 with better graphics. Of course even if Blizzard had taken that approach, the same people would be bemoaning Blizzard's lack of innovation or unwillingness to take risks in the design of their games.

    The best free option is Marvel Heroes. Content is added constantly, the cash shop is purely cosmetic and convenience stuff, the community is friendly, and chances are there's a hero which caters to whatever your play style is. No leaderboards or rankings is a bit of a turn-off for those who like competitive PvE, but other than that the game is very solid and fun, with lots of stuff to do.

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  • DarLorkarDarLorkar Member UncommonPosts: 1,082

    Got D3 on release and did not get into it much at that time. After ROS ( Reaper of souls)  release i got the expansion and really enjoyed it. 

     

    Got all character types to max, then kind of ran into the grind wall. You can grind for better gear to move up the difficulty levels to get better chance at better gear...well you know the drill.

     

    Worth the price if you get the ROS expansion i say.  I got my money worth out of the game before i tired of the grind. I mostly played the game  solo and at  master and torment 1 levels. The others (normal hard expert master then torment level 1-6 ) the first 3 seemed a bit too easy.

     

    TLDR: Play it if you have not, and you get the ROS expansion.  Should be some sales coming up around black Friday/Christmas i would think.

     

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