Diablo Video Game Series

The series is classified as an action RPG - all the installments combine elements typical of hack'n'slash (dynamic real-time battles) and RPG (character development, quests, multitude of items and weapons, etc.). The plot of Diablo revolves around the fight against the titular demon, trying to break out of captivity and take over the fantastic world of Sanctuary. The events of the second part are directly related to the plot of the predecessor, as it turns out that the defeat of Diablo was only apparent, and the title demon, having regained full strength, plans to liberate his brothers - Baal and Mephisto. The action of the third installment begins twenty years after the events known from Diablo II, when a mysterious comet falls from the sky and hits straight into the cathedral in the city of Tristram, thus awakening an army of demons. Diablo Immortal story takes place between the events known from Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and Diablo III and tells the story of the fight against a surviving demon named Skarn, who is Diablo's sidekick.

A common feature of the games in the series is the ability to direct the actions of a daredevil who must oppose evil. The player can choose from several character classes with different skills and fighting styles. During the game the character gathers experience, which allows him to increase his psychophysical coefficients and master new abilities. Wandering through vast locations, full of enemies, he can also gain valuable items, including many types of magical weapons and armor. The graphic design of all installments, showing the game world in isometric view, is distinguished by an exceptionally dark style. The locations presented in the game are randomly generated, so they look slightly different each time.

Along with the release of Diablo III, which became one of the biggest events in the industry for several years, the series underwent major changes. In addition to a vastly improved visual layer (changed to a more fairy-tale-like one), a number of community elements appeared in the game, allowing to trade virtual items and duels in the PvP system (player versus player). Also new is a system of companions, a source of power unique to each character (shaman - mana, monk - spiritual power, etc.), or the ability to impersonate any gender chosen by the player for each of the available classes.

The extraordinary popularity of the series was also reflected in other media. In the universe of Diablo many comic books and books were set, expanding the lore of the series.

It is estimated that players have purchased nearly 50 million copies of games in the Diablo series (of which the third installment alone sold more than 30 million copies).