Based on the sorceress from Diablo II, fans of the game will readily recognise the wizard’s powers and movements. Wizard: Magic blasts of fire, ice and lightning see wizards battling in a cloud of magical interference, using the superficial but speedily regenerative arcane power that they harness to cast their spells.Spirit does not degenerate, but it can be increased – albeit very slowly – by attacking enemies. Monk: Using spirit to power his or her way, the monks use melee power to move lightning fast and defeat their enemies with a flurry of rapid blows.Fury must be renewed through attacking others, being attacked in certain ways, and by using special moves. Barbarian: Returning from other incarnations of the game, this guy is tremendously physically powerful, able to run, jump and smash his or her way through everything that is thrown at them – think a little like the Hulk which is appropriate as he or she is powered by fury which makes him or her hugely powerful, right up until the point when it wears off or degenerates.Demon Hunter: Like many military men, this fearsome warrior is powered by the twin sources of discipline – a slow replenishing defensive fuel ideal for stealth and tactical manoeuvres, and hate – a rapidly refilling resource that powers him or her through attacks that might seem a little bit reckless to some.Witch doctors can also harvest souls, place curses and use poisons, powering their way along thanks to a vast reserve of mana which gets depleted, but then slowly refills allowing the witch doctor to go again. Which doctor: Nicely spooky, this class can summon monsters and create potions, also having a fine line in expletives to throw at enemies to keep them off guard.

Seven character classes make sure that you can choose your ideal avatar for gameplay. The first expansion pack for Diablo III, this game extends the story arc, skilfully playing out storylines that were apparently skimmed over in the main game, allowing the protagonist to keep on exploring the world, solving quests and completing missions – along with a couple of previously unseen character classes (see below for more). Your missions are clearly dictated and there is plenty of conflict, resource finding and mini quests along the way to keep you entertained and playing along. The story arc of this game is lengthy and absorbing for those who love the narrative arc of their games, with plenty of details, backstories and poignant moments to make your missions that little bit more immersive – but for those who just want to play, there is plenty of action too. However, if your character is killed in the game, they are unrevivable and will be permanently dead – although their ghosts can chat to you! If they reach level ten as a hardcore character before dying, they are immortalised in the Hall of Fallen Heroes. Once your character reaches level ten, they can be transformed into a hardcore character, with all the advantages that this will bring to you. Hardcore mode is a great way to play if you want a greater thrill when you are playing. As always with the Diablo games, the player is tasked with beating Diablo himself, the evil Lord of Terror, in both the game and the expansion.

Diablo III Battle Chest for PC is less of an expansion pack and more of a special edition, containing the game Diablo III and the Reaper of Souls expansion pack as one package for the first time, so you can play your way through the original game and then plug in the expansion pack immediately to continue your adventures.

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