Diablo 3's Story & Characters Nearly Ruined The Game
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Diablo 3's story and characters almost ruined the game. As the third installment of the Diablo series, it has gone on to gain mixed reviews, but it is the story that ultimately proved to be one of its worst elements. Opportunities for great plot and mystery were often missed and many of the characters had unrealistic dialogue that contributed to taking players out of the story. 's plot issues can be narrowed down to two general explanations.
Diablo 3 takes place 20 years after the events of Diablo 2. Diablo 3 sees the return of many favorite classes, beloved characters, and NPCs. The world of Sanctuary has been overrun by demons and the human world is in desperate need of a hero or so the game frequently reminds the player. The hero, known as the Nephalem, aids Leah and the fallen angel Tyrael in defeating the forces of hell to bring back peace to the human realms. The Nephalem predictably conquers Diablo and foils his plans to over through the heavens.
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Compared to other entries in the series, Diablo 3's script can at times be awkward and clumsy. The awkward feel of the characters and the poor way they were written draws away from the overall experience of the game. The Skeleton King is none other than King Leoric, who has rich
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