It’s a testament to the influence that Diablo 2 has had on the gaming industry when, even five years after its release, virtually all action-RPGs are measured against its genre-defining gameplay. While some efforts to mimic Blizzard’s powerhouse have gone almost completely unnoticed, others have made somewhat of a name for themselves, such as Gas Powered Games’ Dungeon Siege. The latter, which was released not long after the game it sought to emulate, fared reasonably favourably in critical circles, and apparently sold well enough to warrant the recently released sequel. Not just content to correct some of the mistakes made by its predecessor, Dungeon Siege 2 also looks to expand upon the now-standard Diablo-style features with its own unique blend of intricate story details and 3D-action.