Torchlight in PC gaming GAMES http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r23283306 en Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:36:47 EDT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:36:47 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23557337 Nightfall : This game is an absolute blast. I can see myself really playing this out for a while.
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I finished the mines and now 12 levels into the shadow vault... the game never really ends. I never even read the manual until now but doesn't seem to mention ending the game.

How does character "retire" work? You select one choice piece of loot, weapon or item, and it gets improved and made available at the start for a new game with the same character class? And anything left in shared stash is available for a new game? Is that right?

There's some nice innovations from D2 - yeah I know it's not really Diablo 3 but may as well be (minus multiplayer). Discovered late in the game you can re-enchant any equipment - ruined a few of my best armors though. No saves keeps it risky but fair. First RPG I ever played without becoming pointlessly wealthy - always able to spend all gold - used transmutation heavily to get the best gems, often sacrificing good items instead of selling them.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23557263 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:54:53 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23556035 Tehuno : yeah got it for 5 bucks as well, instantly went for my wallet when i saw that price, it was a steal.
sad i finished it in 10 hours though, now on to the endless shadow vault. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23556035 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:03:41 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23546847 TigerLord : I got it for 4.99$
what a s teal]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23546847 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:22:53 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23546789 luddite :
said by The Flash See Profile :

torchlight is on sale on steam for 9.99 fyi
For the next 24 hours it's $4.99.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23546789 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:59:55 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23514133 The Flash : torchlight is on sale on steam for 9.99 fyi]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23514133 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:08:05 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23418115 Packeteers : I just completed all 35 levels of this game once.
pretty much a Diablo.2 clone from start to finish.
I'd wait for this to hit the $5 used clearance bin.

Only good thing is this 500mb game is perfect
for a power conserving/consumption NetBook.

Runic just came out TorchEd - so you can make
your own dungeons and in game modifications.
my guess is in a few Months hobbyists will come
out with far better content than Runic did ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23418115 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:58:35 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23318988 Somnambul33t : the demo was good. i wish i didnt have a stack of games still to play...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23318988 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:01:13 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23313572 beldin : I just purchased this on Direct2Drive.com for $20. Looking forward to it. I'm hoping that it will be at least as good as Diablo 2 and Darkstone. I still fire up Darkstone occasionally just to kill monsters.
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ALOT of fun, plus the idea of sending your pet to town to sell items for you and have it return with the money... GENIUS.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23300663 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:55:37 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23297233 badtrip :
said by royhandy See Profile :

If I buy from torchlightgame.com does this still require Steam? I have a non-networked PC I'd like to install this on.
You need internet access to validate your key if you buy from Runic.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23297233 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:26:24 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295633 Dooby : Welcome. Actually, I just read that it's only available online for the moment. They are releasing boxed sets soon, though.
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said by Pope See Profile :

What other Diablo feel games are out there? I just want more hack n slash in my life.
I haven't tried it so can't comment on it, but Sacred 2 is a MP Diablo clone and has relatively good reviews.

said by royhandy See Profile :

If I buy from torchlightgame.com does this still require Steam? I have a non-networked PC I'd like to install this on.
No it doesn't. Looks like Torchlight have their own servers. Odd payment options though. I would suggest buying the CD if it's easier for you. It's only an 800Mb game (ish).
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said by Dooby See Profile :

They won't be updating this game with MP.
"Runic Games plans to release the Torchlight MMORPG approximately eighteen months to "a couple years" after the single-player game, and both will be set in the same game world."
Unless this goes on sale for $5 bucks sometime soon, I won't be buying the game for approximately eighteen months to "a couple years" then.
Bummer, this game looked great but I don't care for single player games.

What other Diablo feel games are out there? I just want more hack n slash in my life.

Pope]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295451 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:12:04 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295416 Dooby : They won't be updating this game with MP.

Runic Games is a new company that was formed by Travis Baldree (creator of Fate), Max Schaefer and Erich Schaefer (co-founders of Blizzard North), and the Flagship Studios Seattle team responsible for Mythos. Matt Uelmen also joined, and was the composer for Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo series. Following the dissolution of Flagship Studios in 2008, all 14 members of the Seattle team signed onto Runic Games, and the company developed 'Torchlight' as its first single-player action role-playing game.

"Runic Games plans to release the Torchlight MMORPG approximately eighteen months to "a couple years" after the single-player game, and both will be set in the same game world."
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Pope]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23295071 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:46:36 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23289235 Airwolf : Looks good. I'll probably wait until there's multiplayer support.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23289235 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:41:04 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23288840 Somnambul33t :
said by Jigsaw See Profile :

Was thinking on picking it up.I have been playing Borderlands way to much:).
ditto, and now dragon age...too many games!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23288840 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:02:15 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23284811 Jigsaw : Was thinking on picking it up.I have been playing Borderlands way to much:).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23284811 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:53:15 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23284371 Mchart : I would have probably picked it up if it wasn't for the fact that dragon age comes out in 30 minutes.
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For $20 you get a Diablo 2 style cartoon based dungeon romper with craploads of loot, flimsy storyline and multiple options to build a character. Perfect :). There is no multiplayer in this version but there will be a multiplayer game made in the future, apparently.

If you're after a deep, mind bending and highly crafted world and story, then this isn't for you. This is an old style dungeon romp, plain and simple, and it's fun!

There are 3 classes. The Destroyer (see the pics). The Alchemist. The Vanquisher. Each class has their own specific skill tree, but there are cross-over skills that allow a lot of flexibility in creating your character. For example, the Alchemist, a wand weilding magic user can be built to wield a pair of pistols instead ;) I won't spoil any more of what you can do, look into it yourself.

You buy and sell loot to improve your gear and level up to improve your skills. Sound familiar? Of course, there is nothing new about this and that's why you'll get into it quickly with only the tiniest of learning curve.

For $20 I felt this was worth it and I think they priced it correctly.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23283720 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:31:06 EDT Re: Torchlight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23283522 Punchline : I'm also curious, I've heard nothing but good things from the occasional review. It's greatest strengths seem to come from the same place as it's weaknesses; it's indie to it's roots. The biggest drawback is probably its lack of multilayer. But for 20 bucks... I'm almost certain I'll give it chance at some point.

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