Genres: Role-Playing / RPG
Release Date: 1996-11-30
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
An unknown force of evil has swept across the land, plunging it into civil war and terrorizing the populace. A mad king, his missing son, and a mysterious archbishop are all pieces to the puzzle that faces you. You have journeyed to the source of the evil. The town of Tristram, now inhabited by only a handful of survivors. The cathedral there is built over the ruins of an ancient monastery, and now eerie lights and sounds are heard echoing through it's abandoned halls.
Diablo invites you to enter a world of dark gothic fantasy. Play as a brave warrior, cunning rogue or mysterious sorcerer. As you venture deeper into the labyrinth, you'll discover weapons, armor, and magical treasures, and develop your character's skill and abilities. You might want to bring a friend or two to help� Built in support for battle.net as well as modem, serial, and network play, insures that you'll never have to go in alone.