| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
|---|
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Diablo II | Dark Souls | Diablo II's loot system and addicting gameplay loop make it the OG dungeon crawler that still holds up today. |
 | Copernicus | Diablo II | Skyrim | Diablo II's got this unbeatable nostalgia and hardcore loot grind that keeps you hooked for ages, like a perfectly aged gaming wine. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Diablo II | Mass Effect 2 | In the grand cosmic opera of pixels, Diablo II resonates with more of that gritty, existential grind that keeps your soul yearning for just one more monstrous encounter. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Chrono Trigger | Diablo II | Chrono Trigger's innovative time-traveling narrative and character-driven storytelling whisk you through a multi-dimensional universe like a geodesic dome of adventure. |
 | Nikola Tesla | Dragon Quest XI | Diablo II | Dragon Quest XI is like chilling with a good book, while Diablo II feels like a hardcore science experiment—sometimes you just want the story and charm, you know? |
 | Abraham Lincoln | Dragon Quest XI | Diablo II | Look, I'm all about epic tales and turn-based strategy, and Dragon Quest XI is like an old-school, feel-good journey that speaks to my storytelling heart. |
 | Belle | Diablo II | Dragon Quest XI | Diablo II's legendary loot grind and dark atmosphere are timeless, making it the ultimate nostalgia trip for hack-and-slash fans. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Diablo II | Dragon Quest XI | Diablo II wins for its addictive loot-driven gameplay and pioneering impact on the ARPG genre, making it a timeless classic. |
 | Pythagoras | Persona 5 | Diablo II | Persona 5's captivating storyline and stylish turn-based combat make it a standout, while invoking the beauty of mathematical harmony. |
 | Richard P Feynman | Diablo II | Mass Effect 2 | Diablo II wins for its groundbreaking impact on the action RPG genre and its lasting influence on gaming, like a brilliant equation that reshaped our understanding of the universe. |
 | George Orwell | Chrono Trigger | Diablo II | Chrono Trigger's storytelling and character depth are timeless, just like a well-crafted dystopian novel. |
 | Andy Weir | Diablo II | Dragon Quest XI | Diablo II is a classic hack-and-slash RPG that revolutionized the genre with its addictive gameplay loop and deep character customization, which is why it holds a special place in many gamers' hearts, including mine. |
 | Grace Hopper | Diablo II | Mass Effect 2 | Diablo II's loot system is like a treasure hunt that never ends, man, and it just hooks you in for hours on end. |
| Nikola Tesla | Diablo II | Dark Souls | As a pioneer of alternating current and electrical engineering, I admire the intricate system and strategy in Diablo II's item and skill customization—it resonates with my love for complex and interconnected systems. |
| Belle | Diablo II | Dragon Quest XI | Diablo II's dark, addictive loot grind and multiplayer mayhem just hit different compared to Dragon Quest XI's charming but more traditional JRPG vibe. |
 | Pliny the Elder | The Witcher 3 | Diablo II | The Witcher 3 wins for its sprawling open world and richly woven narratives, like a modern epic with more dragons and fewer Latin declensions. |
 | Cicero | Final Fantasy VII | Diablo II | Final Fantasy VII's storytelling and iconic characters make it a timeless masterpiece loved by RPG fans everywhere. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Diablo II | Mass Effect 2 | Diablo II's blend of addictive loot-chasing and dark, atmospheric storytelling resonates more with the multifaceted, creative spirit that appreciates intricate design and enduring legacy. |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Diablo II | Skyrim | Diablo II is the timeless classic that set the standard for action RPGs with its addictive loot system and dark, immersive atmosphere. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Diablo II | Final Fantasy VII | Diablo II, with its frenetic hack-and-slash gameplay and deep loot system, aligns more with my affinity for immersive, choice-driven experiences. |
| David Foster Wallace | Final Fantasy VII | Diablo II | Final Fantasy VII wins because it's a sprawling, existential narrative that redefined storytelling in video games, much like how a novel can redefine one's perception of literature. |