It has enough of the old game to make things seem cozy and familiar, like the weapon design and drop system, as well as the in -
level special dungeons, and what sets it apart from other Diablo clones is that it had enough courage to add its own original elements.
Not exact matches
There are also other systems like
special unlockable star
dungeons (which you have a limited amount of time to start but can finish at your leisure), a
levelling and gearing system for the heroes, and a shop system.
As is the case with any other roguelike, you'll climb through the floors of each
dungeon killing enemies to
level up, picking up materials to use in crafting, paying
special attention to your health at all times, and taking whatever measures are necessary to prepare for any potential (e.g. deadly) surprises.
The Chalice
Dungeons will offer
special levels, traps, enemies, bosses and equipment.
You can teleport to the hollow world and tackle those quests, you can take on and clear floors in the main
dungeon, you can take
special side mission requests (in both the
dungeon AND the hollow world), you can help out other players who email you when they get into trouble, you can buy, sell and craft weapons, you can pick partners and even foster a little romance with them and, of course, you can do plenty of that sweet, sweet
level grinding.
Most
levels contain hidden
dungeons with
special power ups to make things easier.