Blizzard revealed early on that better customization was a priority, and the first drafts and demos showed different hair colors and skin colors. With later updates, World of Warcraft has only increased the customization options.įortunately, Diablo 4 promises to rectify this. In World of Warcraft: Classic players can customize their characters with different skin and hair colors, facial structures, hairstyles, and accessories. Bringing Transmogrification from World of Warcraft to Diablo was a good move, but didn't go far enough. Carrying a massive axe or glowing staff makes the character stand out, but it doesn't really scratch a role-playing itch. Much of the player character's visual changes are applied by acquiring new equipment. RELATED: 40 Minutes of Diablo 4 Gameplay Leaks The player's banner has more customization, although it is largely meaningless. In Diablo 3, the only choice beyond class is whether the player wants to be male or a female. There have only been a handful of characters since the series' inception, and this means a limited physical representation of the classes that people take on. One thing Diablo has never done right is character customization. Blizzard is even introducing new elements that are going to make it more RPG-like than any of its predecessors. This means a grittier, darker, and more realistic Diablo is returning, with the action portion of the game seeming less hectic and slower-paced. RELATED: Blizzard Announces Diablo 4 Closed Beta Diablo 3 Was Action Firstīlizzard has stressed that Diablo 4 will be returning to its roots in terms of gameplay, storytelling, and aesthetics. While Diablo and Diablo 2 managed to walk the line of introducing and refining hack-and-slash gameplay while retaining storytelling and character development, Diablo 3 seemingly forget what made the franchise so great, opening plenty of opportunities for its successor. However, as Blizzard added more action-oriented mechanics, the roots of the role-playing game were fading away.

The franchise grew in popularity as Diablo 2 maintained the atmosphere and aesthetics with added gameplay mechanics and an expansive world. Diablo became Blizzard's second multi-game franchise, surpassing the company's wildest expectations, and now Diablo 4 has the chance to recapture its RPG sensibilities with expanded character customization. From Deckard Cain's voice as Tristram to the exploration of the catacombs beneath the cathedral, role-playing in video games really took a leap forward.

Blizzard launched Diablo in January 1997, with the grim world of Sanctuary introducing gamers to a new type of action RPG that hooked many right away.

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