Diablo

Diablo is an isometric strategy RPG and one of the most well-known examples of the action-RPG subgenre. Although some of the game mechanics resemble a typical RPG, all actions are done in real time just like in an action game. The player has to kill hordes of monsters through randomized dungeon levels in order to gain experience points, gold and a variety of equipment to bolster the hero's monster-killing potency. The game is set in the fictional Kingdom of Khanduras, located in the world of Sanctuary. The player takes control of a lone hero battling to rid the world of Diablo, the Lord of Terror. Beneath the town of Tristram, the player travels through sixteen dungeon levels, finally entering Hell itself to face Diablo. The game was developed by Blizzard North and released in 1996 for Windows, Mac and the PlayStation. It has fantasy and horror themes and is viewed from an isometric perspective. It can be played alone or with others in co-op.