Instead, Resurrected skilfully branches out with a new controller-friendly scheme for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo systems. Speaking of controls, it’s another huge advancement for the remaster – players no longer restricted to a humble mouse and keyboard. Once you hit that start screen, we have a giant start button to zip you right in there.” We’ve tried to make the control scheme, especially on console, much more newcomer friendly, as well as just the pacing to get inside the game. I think that’s how we’ve kind of threaded into these newcomers. But with that passionate fan base means you’re tinkering with nostalgia? We had to be very careful about not alienating the fans, but at the same time had to look at things like control schemes that modern gamers are looking for right out of the box. “This is a very passionate fan base, right? And we come from the fan base, so we’re passionate as well. When asked if he was worried about achieving that delicate balancing act, all King can do is laugh. Watch the remastered cinematic for Diablo II: Resurrected‘s Act I It’s all part of the plan for the game to not only satisfy long-time Diablo fans, but prevent newcomers from simply assuming that jumping in will be too daunting a task. According to Resurrected ’s Associate Art Director, Dustin King, that was a very conscious decision from the outset.

Buttery smooth combat, for example, allows the constant hunt for new and improved loot to feel as great as it always has. It’s also a big undertaking, so we had to gather the right people… the right team, and the team at Vicarious Visions provided a perfect opportunity for us to get this kicked off.”Īfter spending many hours with the final product, it’s incredibly evident that fans of the action RPG will notice that Diablo II ’s core DNA remains firmly intact throughout Resurrected. “ Diablo II hit its 20th anniversary about a year ago, so it seemed like a perfect time. “Well, through our history, we have definitely had an interest in revisiting and remastering some of our games that have been out for a while,” explains the game’s Lead Producer, Chris Lena. It also pairs you with an unlikely hero whose quest sees them pursue the mysterious Dark Wanderer and uncover the fate of the Prime Evils: Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal. Resurrected throws you right back into Sanctuary, a world ravaged by the Eternal Conflict which saw angels of the High Heavens battle demonic denizens of the Burning Hells. Just over 20 years later and we’re finally being treated to Diablo II: Resurrected.

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