When a crusader’s master dies, their student takes up their weapons and their identity…and the crusade continues, even beyond death. Some fight out of righteousness others in the hopes that their victories may make corrupt Zakarum whole again. Flimsy “containment” gives evil many opportunities to thrive, and wandering crusaders – often master and apprentice pairs – regularly strike down Sanctuary’s demons.

Today, the crusaders’ focused quest for purity has broadened. Akkhan’s “crusaders” were young recruits, chosen for honor and goodness, trained in weaponry and flesh-scouring magics, though their most important quality was unwavering devotion to duty. It was not the first time Zakarum had lapsed 200 years prior, the cleric Akkhan noticed corruption at the heart of his faith, and sent his acolytes on a far-ranging quest to cleanse it. The leaders of the harmonious Zakarum religion once strove to imprison Mephisto, Lord of Hatred, beneath Travincal temple, preventing him from ever twisting the hearts of humanity again. Diablo III has been out for almost a month now. I wanted to play enough to be able to talk about the endgame. Beyond levelling up, there is a sense of discovery and reward as you play through Diablo 3. The game's story is a typical tale of heroes.

Players are provided a distant, raised perspective of the action, which serves to lessen the intensity of the violence, but the carnage is almost non-stop and relentlessly gory. But luckily, theres plenty to replace it. Parents need to know that Diablo III is an action role-playing game that shows fountains of blood and severed body parts. Crusaders have everything they need to succeed in battle, heavy armor, strong heart and holy magic. This review might be late, but Diablo III isn't a game you rush through. It just isnt the core appeal of Diablo any more.

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