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The remaster mainly updated the original game's graphics and network functions and originally did not change any of its item systems or game balance. Resurrected overlays upgraded 3D models atop the original Diablo II 's 2D sprites, and is designed to toggle between the legacy and upgraded visuals with a button press.
[49] [50] GameSpy awarded the game an 86 out of 100, [8] IGN awarded the game an 8.3 out of 10, [52] and GameSpot awarded the game an 8.5 out of 10. [ 65 ] Greg Vederman reviewed the PC version of the game for Next Generation , rating it five stars out of five, and stated that " Diablo II is a must-have PC title.
The combat system was redone as well. Instead of the previous skill selection system used in Diablo II there is an action bar at the bottom of the screen. This change replaces the area where the potion-belt used to be in Diablo II. For the first time in the series, players are able to choose the gender of their characters upon creation.
The actual release date of Diablo has been subject of some conflict. It was scheduled for release in January 1997 by Blizzard [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and was widely available by January 6, 1997, [ 6 ] but had started shipping to retailers in December 1996, some which made the game available for sale that month. [ 18 ]
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GameSpot awarded the game an 8.2 out of 10, [32] IGN administered the game an 8.8 out of 10, [33] and GameSpy gave the game an 88 out of 100. [34] The game has also won an award for being in the top 50 most important games of all time according to IGN magazine for its online multiplayer.
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