(Un?)fortunately I just recently discovered the joys of Nethack. The original RPG. Possibly the greatest game of all time. Actually the version I play is called Nethack Falconseye . Its a OpenGL version that simply translates the ascii to images… thus its 100% identical to Nethack but has pretty graphics (and allows the use of a mouse.) This makes it look a lot like Diablo.
So you ask “why would this be unfortunate?” An unknown USENET poster answers the question better than I can:
Thank you for the latest release of gradewrecker. My GPA just went in the corner and shot itself.
— USENET posting, author unknown
That just about rexplains it! For a good description of why Nethack rules check out this review in the gamespy hall of fame. If I don’t post for a couple of days you now know why.