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On Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:54:42 +0200, Werner Punz <we...@gmx.at> wrote:

> I have to admit I have it on my Steam list but never came around to 
> playing it. Sort question, I always had the assumption the Torchlight 
> series is a very well done Diablo Clone, is this true?
> 
> Werner
> 

Well.... sort of, but a far cry from Diablo (from what I remember).




> 
> Am 14.07.14 17:57, schrieb Garrett:
> >
> >
> > The Most Outstanding RPG I've played lately is "Torchlight II."
> >
> > I also have "Torchlight" (aka "Torchlight I").
> >
> >
> > "Torchlight II" is from Runic Games.
> >
> > Fansight:  http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/
> >
> >
> > Torchlight WiKi:
> >
> > "At the end of the first Torchlight, the ancient dragon Ordrak � the
> > source of the corruption under the town of Torchlight (Torchlight I) �
> > was defeated by the Destroyer, the Alchemist, and the Vanquisher."
> >
> > "Several years have passed, and the Alchemist has become obsessed with
> > the dangers of Ember and the Ember Blight from which he was apparently
> > never cured.  He steals Ordrak's Heart and destroys the town of
> > Torchlight.  Traveling to the Estherian Steppes, he begins siphoning
> > magical energy from the Elemental Guardians, powerful beings who
> > control the balance of the world's six elements."
> >
> > "Now, a new hero emerges, tasked with following the Alchemist's path
> > of destruction and dealing with the chaos caused by his unexplained
> > actions."
> >
> >
> >
> > IGN REVIEW:
> >
> > "Beyond the town of Torchlight lies a world shrouded in adventure and
> > mystery.  Guardian-warrior Syl appears in a prophetic dream, summoning
> > the player to the Estherian Steppes.  There, you meet with the
> > Destroyer and soon venture across the continent of Vilderan, an exotic
> > frontier besieged by forces of evil.  A discovery unfolds, that the
> > Alchemist, following his conquest of dark ember, disappeared on his
> > quest to defeat the unknown corrupted force responsible for destroying
> > the mystical race of Estherians.  Aided by Syl, the remaining
> > Estherian Guardians, and clues left behind by the missing Alchemist,
> > you will find yourself battling a powerful enemy that threatens to
> > unravel the elements of the entire world."
> >
> > "Runic Games' sequel in the award-winning action-RPG franchise
> > features additional character classes, quests, monsters, and dungeons
> > not found in the original game.  Torchlight II also now includes
> > cooperative play through a free, peer-to-peer matchmaking service.
> > Play with your friends, and use the free peer-to-peer matchmaking
> > service to meet new players of a similar level and interest.  Together
> > players will discover expansive RANDOMIZED outdoor areas and deep
> > ominous caverns; random instanced and persistent dungeons, a huge
> > variety of all new monsters and villains, endless variations of loot
> > to find, and quests to complete.  Players journey through the perilous
> > Overworld, enjoying all new weather features, time of day events, and
> > a rich and cunning story to drive gameplay."
> >
> >
> >
> > One of the biggest features I like is capitalized in the above
> > paragraph.  The game maps are randomized each time you start a new
> > game.
> >
> > - The entire area maps have their feature generally randomized.
> >
> > - Where certain features appear (such as portals) will be is slightly
> > different locations each new-game.
> >
> > - Entrances to caves and other quest points will also be in slightly
> > different spot each new-game.
> >
> > - Some non-quest locations on a map are dependant on the Character
> > Class you choose.
> >
> >
> > ** This means the game is much less booring that other RPG games.
> > Slightly different each new-game.
> >
> >
> >
> > There are 4 Character Classes:
> >
> > - Outlanders (gunslingers)
> >
> > - Embermages (wizards)
> >
> > - Berserkers (melee fighters)
> >
> > - Engineers (cannon/shield users)
> >
> > But, since "Torchlight II" has MODs, I've added the "Playable
> > Werewolf" and "Destroyer" (Class from "Torchlight I").
> >
> > You also choose a "Pet" which acts as a packhorse and can battle
> > alongside you.  Your "Pet" can be sent to town to sell/trade from what
> > it carries.
> >
> >
> > Like may RPBs the enemies you meet are also dependant on your Class
> > and your character's level.
> >
> >
> > BEST FEATURE:  Unlike "Torchlight I" you can *replay* the game with
> > the *same* character AFTER ending a game.  With all the loot, weapons,
> > level you had from the previous round.  All enemy levels are updated
> > to be compatible with your character's level.
> >
> >
> >
> > **** WARNING:  I first use the Steam version of "Torchlight II" BUT
> > started having the Steam 'Error code 50' which means the Steam launch
> > could not find the game, even though it was installed (and
> > reinstalled).
> >
> > I liked the came so much I plunked down the $ for the Runic's DVD
> > version.  Plays without any problems.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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