Interestingly enough, the idea of permanent death and save only upon leaving the game is how the original Rogue game was played. For the most part, Diablo II is a big step forward from the extremely popular Diablo. With the exception of the respawning creatures and a wrecked save game mechanism, the rest of the game is an improvement over the original in many ways. Blizzard has managed to keep up their reputation for quality and delivered a fun game that remains very popular. Diablo II is an upgraded Diablo featuring vast outdoor areas in addition to the familiar dungeon caverns.
Levels are static now instead of randomized, allowing for a more structured environment.
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