Diablo III: Eternal Collection Review for Nintendo Switch

Very few games define their genre. Not necessarily games that started their genre, but those who perfect it and stand the test of time. All genres do not have one. I love racing games, but I can not tell you the game that defines it. A game that defined its genre is Diablo III. It was launched for the first time six and a half years ago, and even then, it was a really great game. Since then, however, it has been refined and perfected to become the title that defines the current genre. This is the fifth platform that I played Diablo III on (after Mac, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Xbox One) and I made many games on each system. So, how does the version of Switch compare?

For those who have not played Diablo before, it's a dungeon robot. It behaves like a role play action from top to bottom. You must hack, cut, cast spells and make your way through a card that changes every playthrough. Your ultimate goal is to defeat Diablo. Well, I say that's the ultimate goal, but because that Eternal collection includes all the content published for the game, you will face Diablo in Act IV, then another subsequent act (which is part of Mower of souls content). Along the way, you will experience surprises, losses and betrayals, but it is ultimately about the battle between good and evil. Although I would never describe Diablo III As one of the best examples of narration in video games, it actually has an engaging scenario. It certainly has a lot more than most games where the plot is just an excuse for you to shoot or hit more enemies.

Speaking of enemies, this is an area where the game excels. The enemies come in all shapes and sizes, from flies to fly, wasps and rats to the hordes of the Mallet lords. Each part of the game will feature alternative enemies. Standard enemies are just that, standard, but the elite enemies will be different each time. The game has some kind of random enemy generator. It will give elite enemies a random combination of abilities as they try to end your quest. In your first game, you may meet an unhappy mother with a protective ability that can also inflict plague. During your second part of the same section, you will be responsible for annihilating a skeleton mage who can teleport and freeze you and your allies for a few seconds.

Of course, you are not helpless against these enemies. Each hero character has his own way of dealing with them. Use the clbad of Barbarians or Crusaders and you will make your way between them. If you choose the Necromancer or Sorcerer clbad, you will use your own hands to deal damage to your enemies. Choose the Monk or Sorcerer clbad and you will cast spells to eliminate your enemies. Finally, the clbad of demon hunters is more armed than the Texas militia. Each clbad plays differently and transforms the game again with a different character, joy and new experience.

While the unique style of each character makes multiple games even more enjoyable, it is also a joy to team up with other players. You can join three other players to make your way through the many dungeons and wastelands. Your teammates can be either in the same room as you, or on the other side of the planet. The game will increase the difficulty depending on the number of people playing at any time. More players do not just mean harder enemies, it will also give you better loot.

Loot is such an important part of Diablo III. It has often been copied (I look at you destiny, The division, Dark souls – and all other games starting with "D.") but never improved. Just like the enemies in the game, the loot is randomly generated with many possibilities of abilities and different levels of power. There is an abundance of weapons, armor, jewelry and collectibles. You will find yourself selling most of them to the merchants or scrapping them for pieces to create with the blacksmith. It's this rare opportunity where you get a really great article that keeps you going. All of this will be familiar to anyone who has played Diablo III before.

Now let's talk about how the Switch version is read, starting with the docked mode. As someone who spent nearly 140 hours playing Xbox One X in 4K, I was pleasantly surprised by the Switch version. It runs at 1080p and 60 frames per second on the switch. When the situation became particularly chaotic on the screen, the pace of shooting was never lacking, but the resolution seemed to fall. For my first part, I chose the Necromancer clbad. When there were about 30 enemies on the screen, 12 to 15 of my henchmen and elemental charge effects all around me, it was still at 60 frames per second, but the outline of my character was Was not as clean.

The great thing about the Switch version is of course that you can play Diablo Ready to go. In pocket mode, the game works surprisingly well. I probably played about 10 hours with the game off the dock and I found that it was almost the same experience as on TV. Obviously, the standard resolution is then 720p, but it manages to maintain 60 frames per second. In fact, my main problem with the game in handheld mode is that the smaller screen increases the chances that you will lose track of your character in the maelstrom of action. It's a small price to pay, however, to be able to play one of my favorite games while traveling.

Diablo III has seen many fixes, improvements and improvements in the quality of life since its first publication. He also saw new character clbades and a fifth act added to the game. Diablo III in 2018 is an exceptional game, and the Switch port really makes the game justice. Eternal collection includes all published content for the game and all updates that have turned it into a modern clbadic. I may have spent more time with my characters on the Xbox One version, but I really think that the switch will be my platform of choice. Being able to play on the run just feels so well. Diablo III: Eternal Collection is very strongly recommended.

Publication date: November 2, 2018

Number of players: 1-4 players

Tag: Action, Adventure, Role Playing

Publisher: Blizzard

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment Inc.

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Diablo III: Eternal Collection Review for Nintendo Switch was last modified: November 4, 2018 by Steve Clist