Diablo 1 & 2: Are they RPG's?

GokuZool · 08-03-2003, 05:02 AM

Due to the debate some members (including myself) are having about Diablo 1 & 2 in the Gen Con. Forum, I've decided to create a related poll.

pcgiant · 08-03-2003, 05:57 AM

It is quite clearly NOT an RPG.

Kaltia · 08-03-2003, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pcgiant:
It is quite clearly NOT an RPG.

Yep. Hack'n'slash. There's no plot except kill everything, get a few special items, and kill some more.

08-03-2003, 10:25 AM

Thank God life isn't like a game of Diablo or I wouldn't be able to see where the f***** I'm goin'!! I'd be tripping over things, getting lost behind buildings, etc! I think that if they're going to do a bird's eye view in these Diablo games, they should have something that can allow you to see where the f*** you're going: Like a Camera angle button!

RoSs_bg2_rox · 08-03-2003, 10:42 AM

Ha! no one has put it as rpg. thats because IT ISN'T!!!!!!!!!

True_Moose · 08-03-2003, 01:32 PM

Hack'n'slash. C'mon, anybody calling it an RPG, you're just kidding yourselves. It's basically an RTS.

I'm not slamming the game, but it's not an RPG.

Xen · 08-03-2003, 03:07 PM

No it is not and RPG/FRP. It is a FPS!

Really. jsut kill,rest,buy,kill,rest,buy,kill,res,buy,kill,rest ,buy.

OK there is a LOT of havk`n`slash in IWD series too but it is FRP.

Diablo....Maybe in another life...dream on Blizzard.

Kakero · 08-03-2003, 04:59 PM

Diablo is an rpg alright. Have you ever heard of hack and slash genre? like duh?just go check www.gamefaqs.com or even www.gamespot.com . which genre is it on? also try checking whether hack and slash genre exist? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Nanobyte · 08-04-2003, 03:45 AM

In simple terms, yes. You have to remember that an RPG is one where a person is allowed to take on the role of a character. Besides that and killing nasties, these two games lack practically everything else that makes a good RPG.

True_Moose · 08-04-2003, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nanobyte:
In simple terms, yes. You have to remember that an RPG is one where a person is allowed to take on the role of a character.

According to that definition, doesn't that usually apply to story-driven action games too?

View Poll Results: What genre would you classify the Diablo games under?
RPG	6	18.75%
Hack 'n' Slash	24	75.00%
Other (discuss reason)	2	6.25%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

08-03-2003, 05:57 AM	#2
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 37 Posts: 1,268	It is quite clearly NOT an RPG. __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

08-03-2003, 10:42 AM	#5
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	Ha! no one has put it as rpg. thats because IT ISN'T!!!!!!!!! __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

08-03-2003, 01:32 PM	#6
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 36 Posts: 2,563	Hack'n'slash. C'mon, anybody calling it an RPG, you're just kidding yourselves. It's basically an RTS. I'm not slamming the game, but it's not an RPG. __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

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08-03-2003, 05:02 AM	#1
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	Due to the debate some members (including myself) are having about Diablo 1 & 2 in the Gen Con. Forum, I've decided to create a related poll.

08-03-2003, 10:25 AM	#4
Son of Osiris Guest Posts: n/a	Thank God life isn't like a game of Diablo or I wouldn't be able to see where the f*** I'm goin'!! I'd be tripping over things, getting lost behind buildings, etc! I think that if they're going to do a bird's eye view in these Diablo games, they should have something that can allow you to see where the f* you're going: Like a Camera angle button!

08-03-2003, 03:07 PM	#7
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	No it is not and RPG/FRP. It is a FPS! Really. jsut kill,rest,buy,kill,rest,buy,kill,res,buy,kill,rest ,buy. OK there is a LOT of havk`n`slash in IWD series too but it is FRP. Diablo....Maybe in another life...dream on Blizzard.

08-03-2003, 04:59 PM	#8
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Diablo is an rpg alright. Have you ever heard of hack and slash genre? like duh?just go check www.gamefaqs.com or even www.gamespot.com . which genre is it on? also try checking whether hack and slash genre exist? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

08-04-2003, 03:45 AM	#9
Nanobyte Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,890	In simple terms, yes. You have to remember that an RPG is one where a person is allowed to take on the role of a character. Besides that and killing nasties, these two games lack practically everything else that makes a good RPG.

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