Spot on Diablo Experience, although online requirement is very lame.
It is just as addicting as the first 2 with new elements that make it an enjoyable experience. The addition of full 3d rendering is awesome, of course. The Music is not as good as the previous installment, but it still offers excellent enviormental enhancement when called for.
I feel all of the other additions are spot on. I kind of like not having to assign skill points. It is fun matching up Gems and sockets trying to get the right combination of desired skill points (don't forget the vitality!!)
I do like the rune system, but I wish there was a way you could "mix" the runes for some serious butt-whoopin' abilities...Maybe in an expansion. I also like the cool-down for the health potions, although I do feel it should be a faster period.
The additions to the classes are also nice. I like how they took some of the elements from the characters of the last installment's expansion pack and combined those with the newer characters in D3.
Now for the bummer....The online requirement. This is lame, and makes me want to choke someone at Blizzard. It is greedy and manipulative and does not belong in such a great game.
I travel for my job 100%, and some hotels have crappy internet connections. This has caused me to replay levels on many occasions, which is not cool.
The online requirement also makes it easier for hackers to get what they need. I have been a victim of the equipment missing hack. Blizzard, of course will never admit that there is a problem with this, but there is. I can guarantee that my computer(s) do not have key loggers or any type of malware that cause my diablo III to get hacked!!
Also, WHY IS THERE NOT AN IN GAME VOICE CHAT FEATURE!!!?/?....Come on Blizzard!!
I also feel that the chapters are out of balance as far as time to complete. Act I is epic (when it comes to time to complete), Act II a little less epic, Act III....Super fun (probably my favorite), but even less epic....Act IV, less than 2 hours of play time.
All being said, I feel the D3 is a satisfying experience, especially when shared with friends. If you are a diablo fan, don't hesitate. Addiction and replayability factor very high.