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Blizzard Entertainment holds up to the standards of excellence established with this dungeon-crawling adventure through a world ruled by demons. "Diablo III" for home computers is playable either solo or with up to three friends, allowing you to lead your friends to glory from the comfort of your own home.The "Diablo III: Collector's Edition" for Windows PC and Mac computers is a huge jump from its predecessor in terms of in-game graphics, plot, and gameplay. The updated visuals and high frame-rates make every battle an incredible experience, with bursts of light and explosions that ensure you'll never be bored by what's happening on screen.Playing as one of five warrior classes with their own specific skill trees and weaponry, you are charged with saving the world from the rising evil of the demon Diablo. It doesn't matter whether you're using the powerful Barbarian to rip your foes limb from limb, summoning nefarious creatures to do your bidding with the Witch Doctor, or striking down enemies with the blazing fast martial arts of the Monk; each playable class has its own weapons and a unique look, ensuring that no top-level character will look exactly the same.For the first time in the "Diablo" series, "Diablo III" features PvP combat that allows players to duel it out in death matches or in the brutal, free-for-all combat of the arena. Without any kind of penalty for losing, this mode ensures that any argument started in the battle against evil can be handily resolved by the strongest hero.In single-player mode, the player has the option to include up to three different AI characters, which players can equip with items and level up to assist in the quests while playing in Adventure Mode. Destructible environments and a custom physics engine make "Diablo III" an experience unlike any that you've faced before. Blizzard's state-of-the-art 3D engine prevents clipping or dragging frame rates. The "Diablo" series has always been known for its replay factor, and this "Diablo III" game is no exception. Random encounter generators, a radiant quest system, and randomly leveled enemies mean that no quest will function identically through two different playthroughs. With Hardcore Mode, characters lose the ability to respawn; if a hardcore character falls in battle, they are permanently removed from play, lending extra stakes to the high-octane combat.For players who'd rather stick with one character permanently and continue upgrading them, the Paragon level system is an excellent option. After reaching the level cap, 60, players are given the option to prestige and continue accumulating experience points up to a secondary cap of 100. These additional levels give you an edge in your adventure to rid the world of darkness.Other features of the game include a new rune system and a different approach to replenishing health and mana, which changes according to the fighter class. Additionally, the "Diablo III: Collector's Edition" has a behind the scenes DVD and a 4GB USB Soulstone drive.