Diablo 3 Eternal Collection [Nintendo Switch]: A Brief Review (2018)

[@SkillUp]

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[@capt_panda_bur]

My step father said, "Check this game out," and handed me the manual to Diablo 2. I was 12 and it actually helped give me more courage as I got to actually kill the scary demons. I also got to see Andariel's fun-bags, that was fun.

[@giovanniortiz8421]

Yea it was a really dark adventure than and I was 11.. I had fun playing with my friend online but once he logged off I felt so alone in this dark ass game but I had to push on to lvl up and get better items... Good Times

[@lilolaus]

you look a bit washed out with the new set up. try upping the contrast

[@Papy_UnGabier]

i agree, .......fill light plus a back light will hlp.

[@HueghMungus]

It looked like he was kind of cellshaded :D haha!

[@n__m]

colour temperature is also a bit too cool. I imagine a tiny white balance adjustment on the camera would solve it

[@Papy_UnGabier]

Correction : Key light + fill light around 30 degree side of face + back light to the back of your head and body.

[@n__m]

@@Papy_UnGabier it's all about the ratios!

[@eshwarsivaram8410]

When a skill up brief review is actually brief

[@xminorthreatx]

Where's my boat analogy aussie boy

[@13_faces]

Still 3 minutes longer than all of igns shitty full reviews

[@metallipwn]

Tfw almost 9 minutes is brief

[@WotsOnSecond]

Diablo fans: "We want D4, it's been so long!" Blizzard: "So, like... D3 on Switch? How about a Netflix series instead? That's basically the same thing."

[@kimkire]

They are currently working on D4. You can make out as much if you read their post for Diablo at BlizzCon. Something along the lines of: "We all know what you guys want, and we can't wait to tell you about those... when we're ready. We can only say that patience will be rewarded."

[@EvolutionIX219]

D4 is coming eventually. Personally for the time being I'd be alright with a d2 remaster and druid dlc for d3

[@darcmatter7560]

Diablo = Blizzard’s Skyrim

[@sweetness8674]

We need a Diablo remake on mobile.

[@beetay2732]

Pretty much. But good for the Switch ppl I guess, they literally have like 3 good games on that system lol. They need every title they can get. Even a subpar/disappointing experience like Diablo 3. Bring on D4.

[@DarkHeroCC]

I was looking forward to this as someone who never got into the Diablo franchise and has been interested in the series for a long time.

[@MOTAGORO]

Try it.

[@beetay2732]

It's okay, but gets super repetitive after you've tried all the classes.. Good action though. But will never hold a candle to D2 in terms of fun, and character customizations/skill trees... It's too bad they never released a D2 remaster. Shame really. D3 is a shadow of what D2 was. But like I said, D3 can still be enjoyable.

[@robbiemcnair9963]

I am a newcomer too and I love it on switch. It’s a must buy

[@seorgegoros7217]

Get diablo 2 + lod xpac and just do random shit

[@kefkapalazzo1092]

@@beetay2732 calm down with the d2 fanboyism lol. D3 is just as good.

[@Drukzul]

Did you get any footage of the game being played in a high-level Greater Rift? Because from what I've seen in the video, it's entirely low-level gameplay, which has a much lower enemy density than the end-game. Mid-High level greater rifts (80+) typically have a far larger density of enemies, and far more spell effects and magic is being used. I'm not saying that the game WILL struggle to be run on the switch in the high-end rifts, I'm simply asking if it was tested. Because the two situations really are night and day, and otherwise "the game runs at 60 fps all the time" is a misleading statement.

[@Chapperino]

I care

[@rexbk09]

@The Dark Sun Gwyndolin, Yeah 720p.. .

[@benjiskitts]

Drukzul Gerrek I heard they have sacrificed enemy density to get it running better on switch

[@Lazarus3737]

@@benjiskitts That's gonna be a big oof.

[@Chapperino]

@@benjiskitts seriously?

[@MilkPudding]

This game is surprisingly really fun after 6 years. I've played vanilla Diablo 3 6 years ago and this feels like a new game.

[@judeevans8303]

i felt bad paying FULL price for a game that came out 6 years ago (even with all the DLC) but its SOOOO much fun!!!!

[@daniela9171]

Yea I debated it for a long time but finally bought it yesterday and love the port

[@ymzdai]

Don’t feel too bad. I don’t know exactly when you typed this comment, but it’s 9/19/20 now and the game is still going for almost $50 on Amazon. That’s one thing I like about physical copies of Switch games; they hold their value.

[@jakeblackshear4579]

I dont understand why people are surprised it runs well on switch.. it was perfectly playable on 360/ps3

[@satibel]

I think people underestimate the switch quite often.

[@harrymurakami]

I feel like people are forgetting this was a ps3 360 game, still impressive on a handheld though

[@lordsysop]

Old games have trouble on newer platforms they done well

[@deltacojames7325]

I’m playing Diablo for the first time on switch, I’ve always wanted to try it as I love grindy games with lots of loot and I must say I’m having a blast

[@Couldnotexplain]

Having this in handheld completely changed the experience for me. Even if you’ve put hundreds of hours in on PS or Xbox, it’s worth it simply for the fact that you can play in handheld. Since Diablo is centered around grinding, the switch is perfect for mindlessly running through GR’s and doing events. Having this and D2R on switch have kept me busy for years.

[@Katie-hb8iq]

The console version of the game is so good, I stopped playing the PC version.

[@smilingorange2276]

Instead of looking like he fell asleep in a tanning salon, now Ralph looks like he got a proper sunburn.

[@BSLpro]

A less than 50 minute review? Did the check bounce?

[@MrVacca]

I love that you skilled up your equipment and setup! Fantastic editing and review. Keep up the great work!!

[@robertjif6337]

Man this is a must buy on switch, the frame rate is so stable, the game is addicting and now I'm so excited for diablo iv

[@theredrussian5715]

Skyrim gets a switch port “its a scam!” Blizzard blinks “Blizzard once again has nailed it, excellent port”

[@Fendera1]

Skyrim was re-milked way more often then Diablo 3

[@michaeldougherty6036]

It's mainly because Skyrim on the Switch didn't even allow mods, which meant you can't rely on the community to fix all the shit Bethesda still wont in their 6 year old game. I would never play an Elder Scrolls without mod support, it's a broken game without them.

[@wssayer]

Love Skyrim on Switch. Such a great time killer while the wife's watching The great british Bake off

[@Outplayedqt]

Ur an idiot no one likes blissard immortal

[@valfalos997]

can't find the video anymore so I guess he took it down because he does no longer agree with its message...or it got claimed by bethesda. Either way I am sure he had his reasons for disliking it at the time. Skill Up comes of as a very honest, neutral guy that rationally explains his impressions. The best reviewer I have watched so far I think.

[@Nathan-bf7mt]

I’m honestly happy they keep supporting the game with seasons and new gear sets.

[@SuperForRealsWiiGamr]

Played it for the first time today on Switch. I bought my friend a copy who lives crosscountry for her bday. We're having a blast trying to figure out the ins and outs of the game! Hopefully we made the right choice to play the current season first.

[@holyhelga]

if you ask me switch version is an upgrade as you can take the game on the go and play it where ever without needing to find a tv

[@ElliotPuddle]

A great review, lighting is a bit blown out though.

[@Kajakoro]

Last lighting was better tho D:

[@tjryanspeaks]

Kajakoro has

[@Kajakoro]

@@tjryanspeaks what? 0.0

[@jacob3761]

Kajakoro can’t you read?! The guy said has!

[@deus_ex_machina_]

@@jacob3761 lol. Ever since KZbin instituted that retarded 'tap literally anywhere to reply' thing the amount of comments that rival Shakespeare over here 'has' ballooned.

[@fredxu99]

Too bad I don't own a Switch :'( I think Diablo 3 is the perfect game for people who are using the Switch as a timekiller for a bus ride or a plane ride, especially with the offline mode. Just hop in, spam attacks at mobs for 30 mins to an hour, and have fun! Don't have to worry about the grind, meta, or leaderboards, etc, just enjoy the waveclear fiesta without having to think too much :D

[@johnharrison2086]

Offline is always better.

[@MrJaspett]

Background music, not missed in your recent work. Much love xoxo

[@PurpleRevolutionMusic]

It was released a year after Dark Souls and From Software still gave us a Sub par Port. Blizzard shows what is possible if you actually care about your Game.

[@DougS45]

This was a great review with an equally great presentation! Well done and you sir won yourself a new subscriber.

[@troyb8579]

the stutter steppin on the wizard is dope

[@brandongiordano7736]

I have been a big fan for a long time. I get reall exited when i see you have uploaded a new video. Although this one is a bit short and i like you for your huge and long videos, it was still good. I've never really made a cliche comment about how i love your videos and think your work is great on youtube before so take this as a really big compliment and keep up the good work!

[@DAPower98]

Been a while since your last Switch game review (not complaining). This was enjoyable.

[@jeffphunk7705]

Skill up I think it's a bit of a bold thing to state that the game doesn't drop frames when all the gameplay you are showing is like the campaign/bounties being played solo. The issue with frame drops in Diablo was never because of how many units were on screen it was with how many attack calculations were happening at a time, which is usually only a problem in high GR rifts with multiple players but it gets so bad that even the best most high end PCs will drop frames like crazy.

[@wssayer]

Played 5 hours co-op so far, without noticeable drops. Not going to say there is not going to be any, but there hasn't been a problem so far

[@luckiex]

@@wssayer coop in rifts or grs? or just basic gameplay? enemy density is enormous in rifts and grs compared to everything else.

[@pointlessink6084]

Offline mode Diablo 3 on switch? Where can I sell my soul.

[@KineticGTR]

Now THIS is how you milk a game!

[@randomanun4278]

Todd laughs in smart fridge

[@TNTboyz1997]

Diablo is seriously one of. my favorite looter RPGs ever

[@kobuseksteen411]

This started on the 360 and PS3, that port was a miracle, that's where the magic of the UI and the brilliant controller support started. And LOCAL CO-OP! OMG playing this on the couch with my wife was amazing.

[@mikecarroll3538]

I just picked this up bundled with Diablo 2, for only $20, never played either and I’m absolutely loving it so far! For the record it looks amazing on the OLED screen in handheld

[@clark2109]

For half the video I thought there was some massive killer Australian spider behind you.

[@troyadams2457]

And now I have Christmas gift ideas done thanks, also review was also pretty good

[@MrWursteimer]

yeah but how does it perform in GR80+ with 3 other players and the screen filled with monsters?

[@gst9325]

ign had live stream of 4 player coop, I didnt notice any problems

[@sportosellout]

@@gst9325 did they play high lvl torment? cause it is a big difference

[@nathanbell6962]

only one way to find out:P

[@arctorusmedia]

nathan bell guess so since no matter how many times it gets asked, nobody will fucking answer with specifics.

[@alexjnewbury]

brilliant, as always. CANT WAIT FOR THIS.

[@MORJDK]

Looking forward to playing Diablo3 on switch 😍

[@DigiCube4]

the metal picture are actually awesome. Thanks!

[@chroniatry2250]

I haven’t played Diablo 3 on PC in about a year but I probably dumped 200 hours into it. Played about 7483839384847 hours of Diablo II, but I was younger then, too. Never played D3 on console. I may actually get Diablo III for Switch at some point though, for the offline alone.

[@danielwareking]

Hey man, I know you just got a new set up but just a real quick tip on lighting: try making the light on your face less even, i.e. make one light brighter than the other so that the light on your face doesn't look as flat. A backlight of some sort will really help you out as well.

[@JasonDkiran]

The music in your review is better than the music in the actual game

[@SilentDeterrent]

Y’all talking about the vid but no one talking about that new SETUP. But seriously though nice vid my dude keep it up.

[@masterfubar23]

Wow, the lighting makes all the difference.

[@vetkin26]

Love ur review man. New subscriber here on your channel.

[@MuquitaTheBeast]

It's one of those games that fits the switch perfectly.

[@voidtwister]

NO LAG, that makes it great!

[@ahmaryusoff6]

I played Diablo when I was 12. We were badass kids

[@fredrickfraser1659]

ahmaryusoff6 I played Diablo II and defeated Andariel when I was 5

[@Dalthorsan]

I'm so old that i was already 16yo when Diablo 1 was released.

[@eclap78]

I was over 15 when I first played the Diablo demo that came with my favourite game mag. Love Diablo games. Blizzcon just kicked off, let's hope for some exciting Diablo announcements!!!

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

The low res makes it more old skool

[@wearethemusicyoumake]

1:52 you have quite a few facts wrong there buddy, adventure mode was part of RoS for one

[@typhoon37351]

I dont own a switch but im so glad that its getting awesome ports like this

[@adamkondracki3201]

Thankyou for not stating the obvious by doing an RD2 review..I mean what else can be said about that game that already hasn't been..Thankyou, reasons like that are why I love this channel!

[@sonicman86]

What is that music used in this video at 1:10? I mustttt haz it!! It sounds like delicious synthwave goodness!

[@TenchiHawkwing]

I like how people were concerned that the Switch would have problems running a 6 year old game... and that anyone's impressed by that.

[@machinainc5812]

Blizzard and Diablo really needed this review video right now lol. Even though is a different port.

[@TheDRBC]

Diablo is one of my favourite franchises and I have played Diablo 3 so much especially recently after I returned to it. Now do I but it again for switch??!

[@DAPower98]

Well that's on you. If you like portability and are fine with paying $60, then go for it. Game looks fun. I'll prolly check it out.

[@jsmart7418]

I won't have any regrets picking this up for the third time. Just for the portability and to grind it out all over again. This game is still fun to me, personally.

[@TheDRBC]

@@jsmart7418 mind of my thoughts haha

[@xlr3147]

First song: Awlee - And Behold

[@mtljin]

my issue with Diablo 3 is the character animations not really syncing up with the character, I'm going to wait for the next iteration

[@StrikerXL_BE]

Nice review! I own all Diablo games on PC, but also on the PS4 and this port to the Nintendo Switch is legit and so worth the money.

[@eppielicious]

Please put the songs you use in the description, there was one song at 5:00 i wish i knew what it was

[@paulboscher6247]

Who's ready for the 2 hours long Red Dead review (after the 45min brief review of course)?

[@iseblades]

Some thing that has to be noted the witchdockter can can have more minions than the necro but its harder to set up

[@KVR020]

The real money auction house was a good idea.

[@jjr553]

0 dislikes so far speaks to itself. Best review channel on youtube :)

[@Slaphappy1975]

The PS4 port is also awesome. I have the game on PC but I also bought the PS4 version for some couch co-op with friends. It's 60fps even with 4 ppl on screen and maximum monster density.

[@GuntromanCZ]

I see that synthwave music arrived to Australia. :)

[@Enthapythius]

I really loved D3 for my PS4 which actually rekindeld my love for the game so I can only envy people who will be able to play it on the go.

[@khaunleper]

This makes me happy, DE is using the same company to port warframe to the switch.

[@nitras.design]

AND the loading times are stupendously fast. I own a ps3 as well, and always loved playing D3 & D3 Reaper of Souls. I wanted to play the Updates (esp. necromancer) and learned PS3 wasn't supported anymore. I did saw that in just a few days the limited edition switch version with Diablo branding was coming out. I did some research on what games there are on switch (aka the one I love : Moonlighter, Hollow Knight, Forma8, Diablo, and a few others) So purchasing the kit. coming home and I simply am amazed how fast the loading is. That's it. Hats off Blizzard. I am a Diablo fan since the very first version. I owe Diablo for various platforms, ps2, pc, mac, and now switch. Awesome!

[@devon1851]

Great review, I really enjoy all of your content and reviews! I've been looking for something like this for my Switch as I want a grindy loot game for my bus commutes, deff going to be picking this up!

[@1ButtonDash]

I actually play D3 at the start of each season for a little bit, it's a fun game to play every so often

[@Ogmu.]

Does anyone know the song playing in background? 1:11

[@mike_ere]

I prefer the old lighting, sometimes brighter doesn't mean better.

[@MichaelFormoso]

Hi SkillUp! What are your thoughts on Diablo: Immortal? Would it be better to invest time into that title, since it's considered cannon, apparently, than to start a new account on Switch for this title?

[@theguywhowentthere3346]

5:00 He used the "PC master troll" character lol

[@mr-jon]

Game is fun as hell on the switch, I've noticed a few times it's dipped in fps, but its been rare

[@desmondmiles8441]

you need to do something with the color, you may not look like "fell asleep in a tanning salon and woke up three days later", but sure looks like woke up in a hospital three days later

[@codye541]

I wouldn't worry about dark areas of the game. It's not hard to reach the settings menu

[@krusher181]

I’m so happy I got a switch. I got fucked on the wii, skipped the wiiU... suckered is by Zelda. And I love this system. They’re killing it.

[@kxmode]

The irony in light of Diablo: Immortal.

[@arikdeguzman8194]

can you split a single switch to multiple players? how does it saves the progress of each player if so.

[@kiritokan1698]

awesome review.!

[@tecnomAster15]

What about that mob density? What about that end game rifting mob density?

[@jetboi08]

Dang it, now I want to play Diablo again

[@eLiVaTeSniping]

Right I have it on Pc ps4 xone and now the switch ha

[@hercufles]

Too be honest I have 5 diablo 3 games, from pc to 360 to ps 4 and xbox one, and have played more then 100 hours on them, now i have the switcg version and I will play a lot of time as well, i love the gear grinding and its hard to get to the highest torment diffeculty

[@cleny217]

Really dont know why people would be worried about performance. When the game came out years ago i ran it maxed out perfectly on my laptop. The switch is a little more than 3 times as powerful.

[@weirdo7319]

So.... did you fall asleep in a tanning salon and wake up three days later?

[@JGJonny]

*I think the game is way too expensive*

[@TheCocomunges]

Comes with all DLCs, new dlc came out just this year. Explains why. It’s like asking why the new destiny collection costs 60$.

[@Svartsomkato]

I agree, for a new player its worth it but i have payed for the game Three Times plus the expansion and dlc. I actually prefer diablo on console over pc so this would be so nice to have, but not a fourth time.

[@y2kplus9]

@@Svartsomkato .... why would you buy the same game plus expansions and DLC three freaking times....? Edit: AND if you have that kind of money to throw around apparently, why does a fourth bother you at all...?

[@Svartsomkato]

@@y2kplus9 haha good question. Played it ok pc first, bought it there. Then on xbox 360 (didnt buy ros there), then expansion for pc. Later on i wanted to play with my gf so i bought a copy for ps4 with ros. Then the necro fpr ps4 and pc. To be fair, i actually made 350$ dollar on auction house the first couple on months on pc with some luck. So im still ahead but the idea to buy it a fourth time isn't really valid and i Think alot of People agree with me. I've spent 100s of dollars on the game, to pay 60 again for the same game seems a bit much. Just what i think, if you havent played diablo 3 since launch or ever, this is a no brainer.

[@dangerbeans9639]

Agreed. I purchased the eternal collection for 30 dollars on Black Friday. If it goes on sale, I wouldn’t mind picking up a portable version.

[@Mkgaming252]

the best thing about diablo that is on nitendo switch is that you can play whatever you whant and you can play offline

[@RayTonz]

I remember back on Diablo 2 that a Necro with an army or a Druid with one would lag my computer so badly I would get DC'd sometimes lol. It's nice to see that D3 is rock solid on the Switch.

[@shrapnelsponge]

What boat is this one compared to though?

[@Buddhakingpen]

And here i am. Struggling to keep grim dawn at 60fps on my $1200 gaming laptop

[@Desi-qw9fc]

Still real salty that Blizzard said they wouldn’t even try to add WASD support to D3 on PC because it would not work at all, and now it’s on consoles with stick support.

[@Emerione]

How are the controls/accuracy handled on the switch? On PC you have a cursor, showing exactly where your skills are aimed. How do you aim like that with thumbsticks? Is there an indicator of where your skills might end up being? I love Diablo 3 and the Switch separately, but have no idea how a player can be as accurate as they need to be for higher level content (rank 100+ leaderboards content)

[@onatgz]

hey, where did you get the mgs/pulp fiction poster from?