![]() ![]() Torchlight is a classic ARPG, and the Switch edition has been a pleasure to experience. It’s fun in multiplayer, and it looks awesome. There is also a never-ending supply of powerful monsters to do battle with. The combat is action-packed there are plenty of quests and secrets to find. There is absolutely tons of loot to pick up, and that’s the fun for me. Torchlight II has replayability with character classes and builds, in addition to online multiplayer. What (Torch)light Beyond the Window Breaks: 4/5 (Great) The problems with the game are minor, but the fun is serious. Instead, I attack the air three to four times trying to sell gear. You have to have your character positioned when you’re talking to the Smith, as an example. Talking to some NPCs can be very frustrating. This is one of the few minor gripes concerning Torchlight II. That is a bit before Torchlight II’s time, so don’t expect it here. Later ARPGs have options for endless progression and endless gameplay. While the gameplay loop is easy to get your head wrapped around, the end-game is on the boring side. You can get lost within the huge packs of enemies, but that’s a staple of ARPGs. Combat is nonetheless easy and satisfying. This occasionally backfired, and I would find myself walking around a character instead of attacking. When you use your basic attack and an enemy is near, your character will move closer to them. This meant I did not have to struggle on which ability I needed to put on my controller. You can bind abilities to face/shoulder buttons, and in Torchlight, I tend to only focus on a couple of abilities at a time. It’s fine on the Joycons, but I prefer the Switch Pro Controller. Don’t be afraid to send them out to do some gear selling.Ĭombat feels incredible on the Switch, especially with the Pro Controller. Your pet can definitely be helpful though. ![]() Once I had decent gear, that all changed. ![]() In the beginning, on my Berserker, I had to go back to town for identification scrolls and potions, because I was getting smashed. This lets you focus on the important thing: murdering anything in your path. If you’re on a map and have a full inventory of gear, you can send your pet back to town to sell gear for you. Pets help you fight, but can also run errands for you. Which pet you pick is irrelevant, but each console version of Torchlight II also has a unique pet. There are also plenty of gear sets to collect, which all have their own set bonuses.Īnother fun, new feature for newcomers to Torchlight II are the pets. So gear that matches what you’re trying to do will be much easier to equip. The stat requirements for rarer and more powerful gear tend to be a bit more strict, but you will likely be focusing on a few stats anyway. You might need to be level 17 OR have 27 Strength and 20 Focus. You can either have the appropriate character level, or you can have the correct stats. Every piece of gear has optional level requirements, and it’s a brilliant idea. There is class-exclusive gear, but for the most part, everything you find can be equipped. Where Torchlight stands out though is how it handles the requirements for gear. Like every good looter ARPG before it, Torchlight II has a rarity system with color-coded gear. Gear up, level up, head to the next area, and resume the murder spree. Pick up quests, head to the next area, and kill more challenging enemies. You pick a character, a cute pet to help you fight, and dive into the world. There are also four stats (Strength, Dexterity, Focus, Vitality). Each character has a trio of builds they can pick skills from. You pick one of four character classes: Berserker, Embermage, Engineer, Outlander. The gameplay loop is simple anyway, as ARPGs should be. So if you don’t already know how to enchant gear, you’ll have to Google it. The original game did not offer tutorials, and as this is a port, no new ones were added. The game was released back in 2012, and so I imagine it takes a lot of its age for granted. Torchlight II does not have a lot of tutorials or offer a lot of hand-holding. Still, I love Torchlight, and with a new addition to the franchise on the way, this is a solid time to look back. I have heard of issues with crashing on the PS4 and Xbox One, but that has not happened to me on the Switch. The more modern consoles offer a purer experience. I’d rather see the game on the Switch, PS4, and Xbox One instead of older consoles. Part of me thinks it should have come out years ago. Torchlight II is an iconic, classic isometric RPG, and it’s finally coming to console. It’s a wild, endless amount of carnage and color-coded gear. You don’t need to communicate with people, outside of voice chat. You run around, murder things, and pick up tons of loot. The characters only need a few moves, so it’s easy to slot your abilities across a few buttons. One of my favorite ways to play Action-RPGs is with a controller. ![]()
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