If Diablo is on your wishlist, this quick guide has you covered: the essentials, the reviews, and the cheapest verified key available right now.
What is Diablo?
Terror rises Darkness stirs beneath the town of Tristram. A mad king, his missing son, and a mysterious archbishop are all pieces of the puzzle you need to hack through. You have journeyed to the source of this evil. A cathedral stands in Tristram, built over the ruins of an ancient monastery. Eerie lights and ungodly sounds echo through its abandoned halls.
Tread softly, adventurer; for you tread on nightmares. Features: Experience the legendary action-RPG that defined a genre1997’s Diablo set the stage for a new type of game that combined fast-paced action, deep character customization, intense multiplayer combat, and dark gothic fantasy in one bone-chilling package. Choose your destinyStorm Diablo's halls as either a Warrior, a Sorcerer or a Rogue, each with unique skills and abilities.
Unite to destroy DiabloJoin forces with up to 3 other players, delve into the hellbound depths beneath Tristram, and face the Prime Evil together.
It comes from developer Shenzhen Nanjing Technology, released back in 1996. Expect Action, RPG gameplay.
How does Diablo review?
With a Metacritic score of 94, Diablo is one of the best-reviewed games of its generation. If you enjoy action games, it is an easy shout.
At a glance
| Platform | Battle.net |
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| Developer | Shenzhen Nanjing Technology |
| Release year | 1996 |
| Genres | Action, RPG |
| Metacritic score | 94 |
| Age rating | PEGI 12 |
| Region | REST OF THE WORLD |
System requirements
A quick look at what you'll need to run it:
| OS | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 Processor1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster VideoDirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver Memory2 GB |
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Diablo supports 1 language (English).
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Diablo worth buying? With a Metacritic score of 94, it is one of the best-reviewed games of its generation.
- What platform is Diablo on? Diablo is available on Battle.net. Confirm the exact platform and region on the product page before buying.
- Is Diablo region locked? No — this edition is region-free and activates worldwide.
- What do I need to run Diablo? See the system requirements above — as a minimum you'll want to match the listed processor, memory and graphics card.
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