Diablo 3

Kokowam · April 21, 2012, 02:08:54 PM

D3's coming out pretty soon while GW2 is definitely going to take a few months before it's released, but I don't really want to spend $60 on both games. So if you guys had to choose one that you wanted to buy, which would it be?

pacdiggity · April 21, 2012, 02:14:35 PM

Guild Wars 2, as far as I know, isn't expected to be a huge let-down.

bluntsword · April 21, 2012, 07:07:58 PM

That's kind of like saying "I've heard Taco Bell's food isn't terrible."

hiromu656 · April 21, 2012, 07:44:09 PM

I'm buying Guild Wars 2. So, that's my recommendation.

Esmeralda · April 21, 2012, 07:46:19 PM

Get demos or trials. Try them out for yourself. Buy the one you like better.

modern algebra · April 21, 2012, 08:11:09 PM

Quote from: Ronald on April 21, 2012, 07:07:58 PM
That's kind of like saying "I've heard Taco Bell's food isn't terrible."

It's more like saying "I haven't heard that Taco Bell's food is terrible."

chewey · April 21, 2012, 10:31:41 PM

Buy a good game instead.

pacdiggity · April 21, 2012, 10:46:02 PM

Yeah, just get a pizza like normal people.

Kokowam · April 22, 2012, 01:02:58 AM

Funnily enough, they open up the Open Beta weekends for GW2 only for those who have pre-purchased the game =________=

SirJackRex · April 22, 2012, 01:18:29 AM

Guild Wars 2. Yeah I pre-purchased. You can get into the Beta weekends even if you didn't, I think, but you're guaranteed admittance if you pre-purchased. I was going to buy it anyway and it saves me a trip later on, and the BWE are nice bonuses.

I don't think content and length are an issue for either game, but I think Guild Wars 2 will stay fresher longer, even as you repeat content. Check out this GW2 skill calculator for an idea of how builds work.
D3 also requires a constant internet connection, if you weren't aware, so you'll need internet for both.

Torchlight 2 is launching at $20, and looks good as well. I'm actually more excited for it than D3. T2 looks like a good evolution of its predecessor and D2. It can be played entirely offline, and it supports mods, unlike D3.

Eventually I'll buy D3, but I don't buy games at $60. Gw2 is so far the only exception.

Acolyte · April 22, 2012, 01:25:37 AM

It all depends, are you a fan of Diablo? I am, and I'm gonna get it sometime when I can afford it, whereas I was never impressed with guild wars. It all comes down to your own preferences and whatnot, but I'd personally recommend Diablo.

chewey · April 22, 2012, 01:45:21 AM

It is perhaps the most baka thing in the world to commit to buying a game before it has released, especially an MMO.

You had a chance to check out Diablo 3's open beta this weekend, but time is running out. You better hurry, zon.

If I had to choose between the two, it would be [spoiler]neither because I'm not very interested in Diablo or payin' for MMOs. Dragon's Dogma looks cool.[/spoiler]

bluntsword · April 22, 2012, 02:02:03 AM

Quote from: Seamus on April 21, 2012, 08:11:09 PM
Quote from: Ronald on April 21, 2012, 07:07:58 PM
That's kind of like saying "I've heard Taco Bell's food isn't terrible."

It's more like saying "I haven't heard that Taco Bell's food is terrible."

Well played sir

Kokowam · April 22, 2012, 03:32:10 AM

Yeah, I tested out the Diablo 3 Open Beta, and - just at a first glance - it doesn't seem too great. It's well-made and everything, but with such a limited beta, it's hard to tell what features are actually in it and what the end-game content and whatnot is like.

And yeah, I haven't committed to buying either of them yet. I really want to try out GW2 beta before I commit to buying either of them.

I completely forgot about Torchlight 2, too, and that was one of the things I wanted to buy. I never personally played the first one, but I heard good things about it from my brother.

And GW2 just seems better from just looking at skills. It seems more dynamic and exciting. zzz I should really try D3 again, though, since my very first Beta experience was quite... unnatural.

Acolyte · April 22, 2012, 03:34:25 AM

Quote from: chewey on April 22, 2012, 01:45:21 AM
It is perhaps the most baka thing in the world to commit to buying a game before it has released, especially an MMO.

It is perhaps the stupidest thing in the world to use a random Japanese word in an English sentence.
Just Saiyan.

chewey · April 22, 2012, 03:37:12 AM

Gomenasai, I did not mean to upset you >w<

Acolyte · April 22, 2012, 03:42:22 AM

Nah, it's Kuru.

Holkeye · April 22, 2012, 04:36:27 AM

Diablo 3

Kokowam · April 22, 2012, 05:13:18 AM

Quote from: Kevin on April 22, 2012, 04:36:27 AM
Diablo 3

YOU THREW OFF THE BALANCE OF THE ENTIRE THREAD

Holkeye · April 22, 2012, 06:28:24 AM

Its because I have no interest in guild wars, and am having fun with the Diablo beta. Games are about fun.

chewey · April 22, 2012, 06:41:33 AM

Maybe if you're a casual.

pacdiggity · April 22, 2012, 07:58:51 AM

Quote from: chewey on April 22, 2012, 06:41:33 AM
Maybe if you're a casual.

No. Games are about fun. If you're not playing for fun, then rethink what you're doing.

Quote from: Ashley on April 22, 2012, 03:34:25 AM
Just Saiyan.

Saiya-jin

Esmeralda · April 22, 2012, 09:03:13 AM

Quote from: Timothy on April 22, 2012, 07:58:51 AM
Quote from: chewey on April 22, 2012, 06:41:33 AM
Maybe if you're a casual.
No. Games are about fun. If you're not playing for fun, then rethink what you're doing.

Haha wow you're so misguided

chewey · April 22, 2012, 12:55:10 PM

Play Metal Gear Solid that game is fuckin

incredible.

Holkeye · April 22, 2012, 02:05:49 PM

Why would you play a game that isn't fun? Might as well eat a dookie flavored candy.