ABSTRACT
Diablo looks like a dumbed down computer role-playing games for the masses, only slightly more sophisticated than the old Gauntlet arcade game from 1985. Diablo is also noted for its high degree of randomization. The Diablo forums are rife with complaints about the trolls, bots, and cheaters who ruin some people's experiences. Revenant is similar to Diablo in terms of graphics and gameplay, but the interface is more complex and, for beginners, even daunting. Irrational Games' Freedom Force, published in 2002 by Electronic Arts, introduces comic book-style superheroes to the Diablo formula. The weapon and armor system is also extended with a novel socket feature on certain items. These sockets can be filled with gems and jewels found throughout the dungeons, and can greatly increase the power of an otherwise average item.
