Diablo: Game of The Year, 1998, Big Box, New & Sealed
$ 105.58
Description
Experience Diablo: Game of the Year , developed by Blizzard North and published by Blizzard Entertainment on December 31, 1996 . This box carries a © 1998 Game of the Year print. Descend into Tristram’s cathedral for a landmark action-RPG of tight combat loops, randomized dungeons, and build-defining loot. Three classic classes and easy-to-read stats make progression snappy while difficulty tiers keep the climb engaging. The moment-to-moment rhythm—kite, reposition, burst, and manage potions—delivers endlessly replayable runs with that unmistakable gothic atmosphere. Rooted in genre pillars like Rogue (1980) / NetHack (1987) and Ultima ’s PC adventuring, Diablo distilled dungeon crawling into fast, visceral hack-and-slash. Its loot economy, proc-driven items, and mouse-pure control scheme set the template that later powered Torchlight (2009) and Path of Exile (2013) . Expect meaningful trade-offs between raw DPS and survivability, faster clears and safe pulls, and mana economy versus burst windows. Smart target focus, shrine/affix awareness, and route discipline beat brute stats. The throughline is elegant intensity—read the room, pick your fights, and keep the momentum. This Big Box New & Sealed Game of the Year release pairs naturally with Diablo II (and Lord of Destruction ) to chart the series’ leap into skill-tree depth, or sits well beside Titan Quest and Grim Dawn for an ARPG lineage shelf. It’s a tidy add for collectors curating Blizzard milestones, gothic atmosphere, and the roots of loot-driven action on PC. Great centerpiece for displays focused on dungeon runs, legendary drops, and the late-’90s rise of the modern ARPG. Disclaimer : This game is sold as-is and is intended primarily for collectors. Due to its age and packaging, functionality cannot be guaranteed. By purchasing this item, you acknowledge and accept the condition as shown in the provided photos (and video, if available). Please review them carefully, as there may be defects or imperfections not immediately visible to everyone. All packages are insured , sealed in a cellophane bag , wrapped in bubble wrap , and shipped in a box for maximum protection. If you have any questions or need additional information about the item's condition, please ask before making your purchase. Seller Note: The front of the box shows signs of sticker removal and some liquid damage. Please refer to the photos and video for details.
This was a rare find at such an exceptionally great price and the photos matched what I received. This seller certainly cares about collecting and kept the game in a pristine condition. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a copy of this edition in such a mint state online. The seller packaged it with care. I’ll be following the seller and looking for more amazing deals. Shipping was blazing fast where most packages take weeks to make it up here
The game came to me in better condition than I expected, and packaged very nicely. The seller even had it marked "fragile" to ensure its safety. In a world where iconic PC games have taken the direction of "digital download only", it's refreshing to find sellers who carry old games in brand new condition at an affordable price point. Very highly recommend this seller. Thank you.
The item arrived in the same condition as shown in the photos and video. It looks to be in great shape considering how old it is. Item seemed to be valued appropriately. Also, the packaging quality was better than expected. I was pleased to see it was well preserved on the trip over. I would be comfortable buying from this seller again.
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