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Diablo III: Collector's Edition
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- Five new character classes, including the otherworldly Witch Doctor, or with re-imagined warriors from Diablo's past, like the powerful Barbarian
- Experience a new approach to in-game health as the previous reliance on mana and potions is appended by resource types unique to each class, as well as health globes
- In single player quests utilize up to three AI followers, from three different classes who can be equiped with basic items and leveled up
- The new Rune System in which skills and abilities are now automatically unlocked as you level
- This special collector's edition contains exclusive physical and digital content including a 'behind the scenes' DVD, a Diablo Skull and 4 GB USB Soulstone, art book, soundtrack and more
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ASIN | B0050SZC5U |
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Release date | May 15, 2012 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #110,000 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #286 in Mac-compatible Games #4,118 in PC-compatible Games |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 3.88 x 11.75 inches; 5.6 Pounds |
Type of item | DVD-ROM |
Language | English |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | Diablo 3: Collector's Edition |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 5.6 pounds |
Manufacturer | Blizzard Entertainment |
Date First Available | October 21, 2011 |
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A fallen star burns across the sky, signaling the rebirth of a long-forgotten evil, and calling mortal heroes to arms once more. This limited edition collector’s set commemorates your return to the darkened world of Sanctuary. Inside, you’ll find a treasure trove of rare and legendary items to aid you in your apocalyptic battles at the End of Days.
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Diablo III is a fantasy Action Role-playing Game (RPG). Only the third major release in what is considered by many gamers as the most iconic RPG franchise of all time, Diablo 3 continues the land of Sanctuary's battle against a reoccurring demonic evil, and provides players around the world with the opportunity to create the ultimate hero to quest against it with friends online, or on their own. Features include: classic dungeon crawling gameplay, a new batch of character classes, multiplayer options with friends and single player support with the help of AI companions, a new take on character skill assignment and health, online item auctioning, and compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems.
This special collector's edition contains exclusive physical and digital content. See the complete list of items included below.
The long-awaited third major release in the Diablo saga is finally here.View larger A powerful new approach to ability assignment and health.
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Darkness Falls. Heroes Rise
Two decades have passed since the events of the Diablo II: Lord of Destruction expansion pack, in which the demonic lords, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, set out across the world of Sanctuary on a vicious rampage, twisting humanity to their unholy will. Yet for those who battled the Prime Evils, the memory fades slowly. When Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram Cathedral seeking clues to defeat new stirrings of evil, a fiery harbinger of doom falls from the heavens, striking the very ground where Diablo once entered the world. This fire from the sky reawakens ancient evils, but also calls the heroes of Sanctuary to defend the mortal world against the rising powers of the Burning Hells once again.
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- Behind the scenes DVD
- Collector's Edition soundtrack
- The Art of Diablo art book
- Diablo Skull and 4 GB USB Soulstone
- Exclusive digital content:
- Diablo III Aesthetic Artifacts
- World of Warcraft Pet Fetish Shaman
- Starcraft II Battle.net portraits
Key Game Features
- Rediscover the enthralling RPG gameplay of the iconic Diablo franchises in is first game release in nearly 11 years
- Explore fully realized realms of Sanctuary - the living, breathing gothic fantasy world of Diablo III
- Battle the unholy forces of the Burning Hells with five character classes, including the otherworldly Witch Doctor, or with re-imagined warriors from Diablo's past, like the powerful Barbarian
- Rain hell on your enemies and use the interactive environment as a weapon: lay cunning traps, turn destructible objects against your foes, and use environmental obstacles to your advantage - all powered by the Havok physics system
- Experience the intensity of multiplayer Diablo III over an all-new, wickedly enhanced Battle.net platform with numerous enhancements to make connecting with your friends easier, and cooperative gameplay more fun
- In single player quests utilize up to three AI followers, from three different classes who can be equipped with basic items and leveled up
- Skills and abilities are now automatically unlocked as you level, and players are able to actively use more of them simultaneously than ever before
- Experience a new approach to in-game health as the previous reliance on mana and potions is appended by resource types unique to each class, as well as health globes
- The ability to craft unique items with found objects is drastically improved through association in-game blacksmith and Jeweler artisans
- Sell unique items found within the game for in-game gold or real money via online Auction House functionality
- Win/Mac media format ensures that the game is playable on most operating systems
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Customers like the quality of the game, saying it's awesome and fun. They also appreciate the artwork and storyline. However, some customers have reported issues with connectivity, saying the servers are constantly down and full of bugs. Opinions are mixed on voice acting, content depth, ease of use, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the video game. They say it's awesome, fun, and worth replaying with other classes. They also mention that the game has replay value for at least a couple of play throughs with different classes. Customers also say that it'll be totally worth the wait, and very addictive.
"...The Special Edition comes with lots of neat stuff, including, count em' four passes to allow others to experience Dialbo 3, and one extra for WOW...." Read more
"...* Achievements to up the replay value after you've gotten past Diablo 3 on Inferno with all 5 characters.*..." Read more
"...What I enjoyed: The story, a similar type of gameplay from the previous versions, updated graphics, but an overall different feel to make Diablo III..." Read more
"...Everything is quite good, except the skull and flash drive will definitely be a bit smaller than you think. It's a bit bigger than my gaming mouse...." Read more
Customers find the artwork beautiful, visually pleasing, and neat. They also say the box is wonderfully designed and the art book is nice to look through. Customers also say that the art direction is good and the book is a great coffee table addition.
"...The landscapes are lush, the lighting is out of this world, even on a video card that required a little updating before playing it, the frame..." Read more
"...thought the Collector's Edition was awesome as it does have some pretty nice stuff (especially the art book and the skull)...." Read more
"...The gameplay is fun and addicting, and the art direction is good (even if the graphics themselves are a little dated)...." Read more
"...Nice touch! Very cool you get the whole D2 game. The Diablo head is rubber in case you thought it was pvc or some other material...." Read more
Customers like the storyline of the video game. They mention that it's heart wrenching, thrilling, and awesome. They also love the backstory and history of the Diablo franchise. They say the sequel does not disappoint.
"...It is great to see familiar faces of the series, progress the story, and the cut scenes are nothing short of awesome...." Read more
"...The story is quite enjoyable and the cut scenes are fun to watch, they are timed to not interfere with the gameplay...." Read more
"...and unchallenging, a grand disappointment for the Diablo franchise...." Read more
"...However, the story line is not the worst, so that is what made it a 3 for me...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the video game. Some mention that the beautiful artwork is well worth the money, with a very expensive looking and beautifully bound art book. However, others say that it was definitely not worth the wait, not impressive at all, and not engaging.
"...However, on the other side there is no resale value. I hardly sell games, but I believe it is a player's choice...." Read more
"...Oh, and a very expensive looking and beautifully bound art book, which I suspect alone would run you 49.99 or more in a store...." Read more
"...Diablo 3 is definitely not a worthy successor to Diablo 2, and at this point is not worth your time picking up and playing over all of the other..." Read more
"...Unbelievably dumb, though, and likely only in there so that they can ensure people aren't hacking and taking advantage of the currency-based AH,..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the content depth of the video game. Some mention that there is lots of content that will keep them busy for a long time, and the book is very detailed. However, others say that the story seems flat and without detail, insulting their intelligence.
"...The loot is still very complex and you will be scratching your head and seeing if this item is an upgrade*..." Read more
"...graphics in some areas are gorgeous and others they seem flat and without detail. I think they could have done a better job here...." Read more
"...The soundtrack, behind the scenes DVD, guest passes, a vast artbook with stories, and of course the skull with the USB soulstone with the full..." Read more
"...It just was very formulaic for a action-adventure RPG to the point of being cliche...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the voice acting in the game. Some find it well written, with well thought out characters. They also appreciate the high quality actors and musicians. However, others feel the characters lack variety and depth.
"...I also think they do very well at developing the characters (especially for someone like me who had no clue who anybody was.)..." Read more
"...much fun since Diablo 2, though, I do gotta say this, I am not a fan of the voice acting so far. Does anyone else find Deckard Cain annoying. I do...." Read more
"...It's very hefty with thick, glossy pages and has nice artwork of the characters, locations, items, and other aspects of D3.7...." Read more
"...There are some RPG elements like equipment customization, but not in character builds...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the video game. Some mention that the new system is much easier to handle, while others say that it's too hard for them. They also say that the game play mechanics are easy to learn and use. However, some customers feel that the point and click is boring after a while, and the game feels less like a Diablo game than ever.
"...What Diablo 3 has done right:* Very easy to join games with your friends, open your Friends panel, right click the person, and invite or join..." Read more
"...while it might feel subjective and unimportant to some, it feels less like a Diablo game than ever...." Read more
"...The game play mechanics are easy to learn and use. The challenge comes in the timing and loads...." Read more
"...D3 does not require an enthusiast level computer. It looks and sounds amazing on even low end machines...." Read more
Customers have issues with the connectivity of the video game. They mention that the servers are constantly down, and the game is full of bugs. They also say that the forced online connection to play is cumbersome and ruins the game experience.
"...What Diablo 3 has done wrong:* Always online DRM, not everyone has an internet connection, LAN and single player was a very big part of the..." Read more
"...I marked off a second star for the fact that you must have an internet connection to play single player...." Read more
"...Cons:-Day one server errors and login problems (this is to be expected though on the first day of a major launch)..." Read more
"...played well over 20 hours in the first 3 days even with those connection problems...." Read more
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Once I did this, and only left the most basic programs running, Diablo 3 worked like a charm. Also be sure to update your video card. It is very important, especially if your card has some age on it.
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If you were like me, you spent countless hours addicted to Diablo 2 for its high replay value. I came into Diablo 2 without having experienced 1, and it did not really matter, because the gameplay and replay value was so over the top. Other than countless hours i spent on the Simms and Grand Theft Auto in their early heydays, i don't think I found any game quite as enjoyable.
So now all these years later, between fits and starts and wondering if it would ever get finished, Diablo 3 has finally come to my door step in the form of a very impressive collectors edition has magically disspeared from on line stores and shelves.
The Special Edition comes with lots of neat stuff, including, count em' four passes to allow others to experience Dialbo 3, and one extra for WOW. A pretty slick move on Blizzards part, and I think, a brilliant use of bringing people who are not familiar with Blizzard, into the universe. Also included are:
*A very cool Dialbo figure head to store your USB that comes with it. The USB has Diablo 2 on it. Now that is some nice swag!!
*In game items bound to your CD Key including the Angel Wings that everyone is talking about!! And yes they are very freaking awesome!! It gives my exceptionally hot demon Huntress a little extra presence when she clears a room full of baddies. You also get your own banner which is customizalbe in a gazzilion different ways, with access to more banner adornments as you unlock levels and achievements. You can also get a pet Shaman for use in WOW, and battle net portraits for you public discussion moniker.
*A Blue ray DVd on the making of the game. (I am saving this for after i have had my fill of the game. Oh, and a very expensive looking and beautifully bound art book, which I suspect alone would run you 49.99 or more in a store.
* A Soundtrack is also included if listening to creepy diablo 3 music rocks your boat and helps you sleep at night!
As for the game itself, I personally have enjoyed the game so far, and only on the first day did I find myself getting kicked out, so kudos to Blizzard for straightening out server isues. Do I wish it was not tied to batttle net, well yes. I am not sure who cooked up the idea at Blizzard of making the single player experience tied to battle.net, I think it was dumb move. Imagine all the freed of server space with people who only want to do single player not clogging up the lanes. I suspect someone in that meeting room when they decided this spoke up and said it was a dumb idea, and probably found themselves feeding Pirannhas in room 666 as punishment inside Blizzards secret head quarters. You know, the one that is not officially on the Elevator buttons. Since I am convinced Blizzard has turned into Wolf, Ram and Heart, I think this is highly likely.
Other than my issue with that, and that I will probably have a crippled right hand from so much mouse clicking and murdering hell spawn, i am pleased as punch at the world that has been created. Hack and slash and rinse repeat has never been so much fun since Diablo 2, though, I do gotta say this, I am not a fan of the voice acting so far. Does anyone else find Deckard Cain annoying. I do. I kind of want to throw him down a well and not hear from him for the rest of the story, but hey, your granddaughter is hot, so I will keep you around.
The landscapes are lush, the lighting is out of this world, even on a video card that required a little updating before playing it, the frame rates are smooth, the action is non stop, and some of the baddies, though feeling a bit repetitive right now, will I am sure, have me crying for my mama once I level up and they get tougher. Then i will be wishing for a couple of easy skeletons to fight.
And that music, wow, having a very good sound sytems really ups the excitment factor. Give them credit, the music feels like a whole other companion, one minute it is to the background and you forget about it, and as soon as those explosions and the fighting starts, it comes to life so well!!!! If you have not invested in a good sound system and a nice set of speakers you will really miss out. The noise to ambiance quotient is out of this world.
Soon I will get into co-op play with my best bud, I am sure a whole new realm of addiction will open up. But so far I am enjoying the solo journey.
Don't fret if you were not able to get the collectors edition, at the end of the day, I am sure there will be a lot of super pumped bad ass hunters out there who didn't need to spend a dime over 60.00 dollars to probably give Diablo a good smashing. And isn't that what it is all about?
Good hunting!!!!
The loot system is just as complex as before, the rune system is re-worked so no longer is it item based, it now adds an additional effect to a skill, making certain abilities better for solo play, or group play. Some abilities also are more useful depending on the difficulty. Do you want to be a glass cannon on Hell or Inferno, or do you want to take reduced damage to kill longer? Avoidance or Damage? Heals or CC? There are plenty of ways to play the game. I wish that the game still allowed 8 players at a time, and who knows, maybe this feature will be re-implemented again in an expansion.
How many people are going to be making Diablo 3 their next part time job come 5/22/12? I think it's an interesting way to keep people playing, although I will have to laugh at the people that will actually pay money for an item you will never physically own other than in a video game.
What Diablo 3 has done right:
* Very easy to join games with your friends, open your Friends panel, right click the person, and invite or join to party.
* No more having to worry about your characters getting deleted after 90 days of not playing them, or 2 hours in the first 48 hours of play.
* The loot is still very complex and you will be scratching your head and seeing if this item is an upgrade
* Skills are done to give diversity on how to play a class, no longer will you be forced to reroll if you screw up a talent point, or attribute wrong(Even though later patches in Diablo 2 fixed this)
* Scaling difficulty the more people that play, that was a very good feature in Diablo 2 and made it a challenge and fun to kill Baal and Diablo in 8 player games by yourself.
* No longer punished if you join games with people that are further along in quests. You can play along with them and still progress.
* Quest leeching, while it could be annoying in public games, at least it's an easy way to level up a noob without getting slaughtered.
* Hardcore mode, definatly has the same feel as in Diablo 2. This time around, expect people to die a lot easier if you don't stack Vitality along with your primary stats.
* No USEast, USWest, it's all one. There are still Asian servers, among others, that don't seem to have the issues the US Servers are having.
* No Town Portal Scrolls, no ID scrolls(You still have to right click to ID Legendary and Rare items, but no longer do you have to waste inventory to do so, like in the Beta)
* Achievements to up the replay value after you've gotten past Diablo 3 on Inferno with all 5 characters.
* Being able to choose which quests to repeat, for missing books, side dungeons, or exploration puroses.
* Banner porting and customization of your banner, the banner porting makes it VERY easy to get back in the game with your teammates that are rushing to complete quests rather than loot or take trips to town.
*** The Collector's Edition, like all four Warcraft games, Warcraft 3, and Starcraft 2, feel like Collector's Editions. If you didn't buy one for $99.99, have fun paying double. You get the standard Soundtrack, Art Book, the making of Diablo 2, but the items that stand out, you get Angelic Wings, which make your characters stand out, you get a unique banner and sigil(If you played in the Beta), Diablo Skull and 4GB Soulstone Flash Drive glows red when in your computer! It also comes with Diablo 2 and Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction(A $20 value) pre-loaded onto the flash drive, much like Starcraft 2 did with their Collector's Edition.
What Diablo 3 has done wrong:
* Always online DRM, not everyone has an internet connection, LAN and single player was a very big part of the success of Diablo 2, and well, some people don't want to play the game with other people.
* Very limited chat channels, you have about 8 pre-set channels to join. No more clan channels.
* No guilds. This is a feature that would greatly benefit players because it would be easier to communicate with your friends.
* No guild halls with a stash, again, a great feature that would make it easier to give items to people in different time zones.
* When Diablo 3 has to undergo maintenance, you can't play at all! Single player should be allowed.
* 4 Player games, I think 8 players would've done well, especially if everyone could complete every quest in a game even in different acts.
A lot of people will knock Diablo 3 for various reasons, however, those same people will praise Diablo 3 for different reasons. No games are perfect.