@shauneepeak @Marky360 Well pretty much all the weapons in BL are rare because they're randomly generated; that doesn't mean you constantly get guns that absolutely obliterate what you had previously. In general, you get guns that are only slightly better than what you have, but it always feels good. That's part of the fun--the steady stream of unpredictable, slightly better weapons.
Your review is lacking. Blizzard took no chances? They didn't derive from the tried-and-true formula? You failed to mention anything about the new auction house, or the entirely revamped skill system that rewards experimentation and allows for penalty-free, on-the-fly build customization. It's completely different from any ARPG of the past, and much more newbie-friendly than previous Diablos--yet still provides a butchering difficulty level for veterans if they should desire it.
And most of what you mentioned about the game was incredibly positive, yet the game only received a 8.5? You mentioned over and over again how hard it was to pull away from. The few negatives you addressed could not have possibly taken away that many points, especially considering the server maintenance has been lessened substantially since its launch date. Sure, the actual launch day was horrendous--but it's hard to expect any different when millions of players are trying to cram their way into one of the most anticipated PC games ever.
I would say to people on the fence, check out IGN's review instead, but honestly I think they should do away with rating systems entirely. No art can or should be summed up by a number, and games are certainly no exception. All I will say is if you're a fan of Diablo, or these kinds of games in general, this is a must-purchase. I know I'll be playing it for a good long while.
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