One of the perks of handheld, is being able to play multiplayer over a local wireless connection. Being a game that was originally designed to be played sitting at a computer, it’s actually really nice feeling unchained from the typical gaming chair or couch to play. So while Diablo on console is already a fun enough experience, the Switch adds portability to the mix, letting you hack and slash on the bus, in bed, on the loo - the standard Switch spiel. I remember playing the Xbox One version when it first came out, and was really surprised at how natural the button layout worked with all your character abilities, and their ‘weapon wheel’ style of UI for swapping around weapon gear. Which is really a key thing with Diablo - while a few other Blizzard games rely on the idea of specific combinations working well, Diablo has a lot of broad abilities and qualities on just about everything, so you can really apply some creative thinking to how your character is built.Īnd while I really did enjoy Diablo III on PC, the gameplay and style of game really does work well on console. I loved the idea that there are moments where you’re just smashing every button while waiting for cooldowns, with moments of figuring out the best combination of abilities, modifiers and gear to work in sync with each other. I had never played one before, but the combination of ‘button mashy’ and character building intrigued me. I first got Diablo III on a whim on PC quite a while ago. It almost feels like a cliche, saying that a game is a good fit for the Switch, but Diablo has always been a game that fits the paradigm of a game that can be played in short bursts, which is my idea of a perfect portable experience.

The Switch just keeps the third party support going on a whole new level, with Diablo III being an incredible adaption and fit for the portable gaming platform.

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