i felt diablo II lacked atmosphere... there was really nothing creepy/spooky about it.... it still is a good game, by all means, but some of the 'improvements' detracted from the feel of being in a big dungeon where you could get pwned in about 5 seconds if you were too stupid. if they make a diablo 3, i hope its damn good and they bring back a lot from diablo1 - as far as atmosphere goes, anyway