Diablo 2
I don't know what it is about clicking on stuff, anywhere and everywhere on the screen, but in Diablo 2 it's incredibly addicting. The game is separated into 4 different acts, each taking place in a unique environment with its own different monster set and area layout. Even though each of the areas and dungeons are randomly generated every time a new game is created, they each manage to maintain a distinct feel specific to that particular environment. Sewers, for example, are full of short narrow passages that lead to small rooms whereas caves are a bit more open, leaving a bit more space to run around. The weapons and armor are just as varied. Though there are a set amount of weapon and armor classes in the game, each can have varying stats, be it various types of elemental damage, stat boosts or empty 'slots' for further customization. Like the weapon classes, there are several character classes to choose from as well. Ranging from the melee-centric Barbarian to the monster-summoning Mage, there's a class to suit almost everyone's tastes.
The one thing that I could never really stand in the game was the relatively small amount of space in the inventory. Sure it may seem like plenty at the start of the game, but as players move from act to act gathering more and more items, the lack of space becomes present. This will force players to either drop items or trek back to town to sell them off - either way having to continue on without them.
The game holds up pretty well after all these years. The sounds are clear, varied and well-acted and the graphics still look decently detailed and manage to do a good job presenting what the developers envisioned. The game's presentation is straightforward and simple. Finding and selling items is just as addictive as clicking to attack the monsters. All in all, Diablo 2 is not a bad way to spend what little gaming time people may have nowadays. It's easy to pick up and play and there are several good stopping points along the way. It's a great diversion to check out while waiting for Diablo 3.
