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What else is a bit like Diablo 1 and 2

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First post, by ratfink

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Are there other games that are similar to the Diablo series in terms of look, feel and/or playstyle? Doesn't have to be fantasy.

- you play as a character, perhaps whos attributes you initially choose whether by selecting a class or setting stats
- the character "levels up" and develops skills
- you find loot to upgrade your character
- you follow quest chains
- has a simple interface and is easy to play
- isn't plastered with eye candy and excessive menus
- if possible, can be played over a lan
- has a sense of history or exotic location
- preferably an orchestral soundtrack

I realise this may seem a daft question. I'm hoping that somebody will remember playing something and thinking it's a bit like Diablo [or vice versa], rather than trying to identify something from the above list which I'm sure could describe a huge number of games.

I've got NWN, Hellgate London and I've finally abandoned WoW, so no need to list those.

Reply 1 of 24, by Jan3Sobieski

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I remember Darkstone being kinda similar. It featured 3d graphics, supported 3dfx and was advertised as Diablo killer. Never lived up to it's hype, but I have to say i spent many hours playing it and it was fun.

Reply 2 of 24, by Qbix

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torchlight ? Never played it, but it looks similar from what I've seen.

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Reply 6 of 24, by SKARDAVNELNATE

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Beyond Divinity

Reply 7 of 24, by Malik

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Another almost as addictive as Diablo game that I like is Titan Quest. Takes place in ancient Mediterranean Greece, from where your quest takes you to Egypt, to Babylon, to China via the Silk Road and to meet the Titan at Olympus. The add-on Immortal Throne adds a whole new episode with lots of enhancements, à la Diablo II LOD. Titan Quest should be played with the Immortal Throne add-on.

The main difference between Diablo and Titan Quest is that you choose either a male or female. And that's it for character selection. The rest and how and what you want to be is entirely up to you.

And you can specialize in 2 masteries. Imagine mixing warrior with magic, and so on.

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Reply 8 of 24, by sgt76

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Titan Quest + Immortal Throne is the BOMB!!!!

The other super series of the genre is Dungeon Siege 1 & 2 and expansions.

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Reply 9 of 24, by F2bnp

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You could also try Nox.

Reply 11 of 24, by sgt76

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Sacred is right in with the rest of them

Reply 12 of 24, by BigBodZod

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I would also say the Dungeon Siege Series fits the mold too, there are even some Diablo Mods available for them as well 😉

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Reply 13 of 24, by SquallStrife

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BigBodZod wrote:

I would also say the Dungeon Siege Series fits the mold too, there are even some Diablo Mods available for them as well 😉

Big fat +1 for Dungeon Siege. I played it for years after I got sick of Diablo 2.

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Reply 14 of 24, by sgt76

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It's more epic than Diablo 2. And you got chainguns and flamethrowers... woohooo!

Reply 15 of 24, by BigBodZod

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sgt76 wrote:

It's more epic than Diablo 2. And you got chainguns and flamethrowers... woohooo!

Don't forget the Chickens and the secret levels/areas like the Discoteque 😉

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Reply 16 of 24, by schlang

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i liked silver: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o7JoMVPPeM

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Reply 17 of 24, by F2bnp

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Ah yes Silver was a nice game, I remember being completely awed when I first saw it in a friend's PC. It's got nothing to do with Diablo though, it's very different 😀

Reply 19 of 24, by F2bnp

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Again, Arcanum is a great game but not really a Diablo style/clone game. It's a true CRPG game much like Baldur's Gate.