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Diablo 3 – reviews and rating

Diablo 3 has an average rating of 92% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by Game Informer (9/10). The game was released on April 15, 2012 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 88, players on RAWG rate the game 82%.

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What critics praise
„With an engaging new control scheme, fewer online hurdles, and all the depth of the original, Diablo III offers a wealth of content to console players.“
9,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Apr 15, 2012
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchPS4Xbox OnePS3
Genres
ActionRPG
Publisher
Blizzard Entertainment
Average playtime
58 h
Reviews count
3

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FAQ

What is the rating of Diablo 3?

Diablo 3 has an average rating of 92% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by Game Informer (9/10).

When was Diablo 3 released?

Diablo 3 was released on April 15, 2012.

What platforms is Diablo 3 available on?

Diablo 3 is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Diablo 3?

Players on RAWG spend on average 58 hours playing Diablo 3.

Is Diablo 3 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 92%, Diablo 3 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Diablo 3?

Games similar to Diablo 3 are for example Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Skylanders Trap Team, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Alien: Isolation and Resident Evil 5.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
3 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 1,2
Best rating
9,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
9/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #42 of 591 games released in 2012 better than 93 % of games
  • #1 of 3 games released in 2012 on Nintendo Switch better than 100 % of games
  • #1 of 8 games released in 2012 on PS4 better than 100 % of games
  • #1 of 5 games released in 2012 on Xbox One better than 100 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language3 reviews 92%
  • Foreign critics31 reviews 87%
  • MetacriticMetascore 88%
  • Players (RAWG)439 votes 82%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 27 %
  • Recommended 58 %
  • Meh 14 %
  • Skip 1 %

439 votes · RAWG

Reviews

9,3/10
Game Informer Sep 3, 2013
With an engaging new control scheme, fewer online hurdles, and all the depth of the original, Diablo III offers a wealth of content to console players.

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