It doesn’t come without its issues, though. With a stunning graphical overhaul, 4K support, some quality of life improvements, and the addition of a smartly mapped and intuitive controller support, Blizzard has given new life to a classic and it’s playable on PS5. The impact of the lawsuit has been profound and Activision Blizzard has adopted numerous tactics to combat the scorn and contempt that they so richly deserve.”ĭiablo II: Resurrected is a love letter to the fans of the original 2000 game.

If you’re only here to know more about Diablo II Resurrected, that’s fine, but it’s important to be mindful about the context that this remaster is releasing to.

Over on our sister site, my colleague Matthew puts it best, “Ignoring their games means passing up the opportunity to supply criticism where it will be read. As a contributor and writer for a gaming website, it can be hard to maintain the balance of having to write about and review games from companies that treat their employees unfairly, to say the least. There have been a number of allegations of bullying, sexual harassment, unfair treatment of women, and much, much more. Nevertheless, her defeat was highly satisfying, and the next series of challenges that came from braving the harsh deserts of Lut Gholein didn’t let up.Before I dive in, it is worth noting the controversy surrounding Activision Blizzard currently. Even then, I was primarily dodging her acid breath and waiting for her to make a slower strike before I had the chance to hit her back before I returned to the cat-and-mouse chase. I did my best to clear her entire room of minions before focusing on her. I struggled a lot more against Andariel than I feel comfortable admitting in Diablo 2: Resurrected. It’s ultimately up to the consumer whether or not they’re still comfortable purchasing this product amidst all of this. While the Diablo 2 team has not been implicated in these stories, and members have expressed disgust and shame towards their employers to outlets, the context nevertheless still matters. Editor’s note: It’s important to keep in mind the period of time in which Resurrected releases in, while Blizzard’s work culture, practices, and the parent company’s responses are under fire and resulting in a handful of lawsuits.

Diablo 2: resurrected review