Baulders Gate vs Diablo ?

[Akaz1976]

Since i have never played either (including earlier versions) nor have i played these generes much. could some one shed light on how the game play is like? also is the game skill based or level based?

 

[Raspewtin]

Both are level-based, although at least initially, Diablo levels faster.


Diablo is more of a hack-n-slash game focusing on action. The plot is not that important, and in Diablo (Diablo II to a greater extent) the levels are random, to help with replayability. There are also random items in Diablo series.

Baldur's Gate series is more story driven than Diablo, with less of a focus on action. The gameplay is not randomized, and the plot and characterization play a much bigger role in the game than in Diablo.

So basically if you want a hack-n-slash clickfest with tons of items, go Diablo. If you want a game with story and characterization, but very little replayability, try Baldur's Gate.

Frankly the first Diablo is so cheap and so is the first Baldur's Gate (which is very similar to BGII), so just get both.

 

[snoogans]

Raspewtin is right but I wanna get picky:

D2 isn't as randomized as D1. D1 had random quests but they did away with that in D2. They both regenerate the levels (monsters, items, etc...) so there's your replay value...the further along you get, the better equipment and stats. So, yea...Diablo series is action-based focuses on items and leveling your character. D2 isn't a click-fest anymore though...hold down button and your dude will keep hacking away until the bad guy is dead.

Baulder's Gate is, in my opinion, tougher and more time consuming than Diablo. It is story and character based. Action is spread-out...more about adventure and interacting with the world. You have to keep a whole party up to date on health/weapons/armor, etc... In my experience, there wasn't enough items to go around but then again, I didn't give it a fair chance as I prefer action and went for Diablo

 

[prontospyder]

Diablo II also has a great story too...those mini-movies are really well done.

I'm more into the hackfest and collecting stuff...Baldur's Gate bored me after 15 minutes.