![]() ![]() They will run ahead of you and start attacking or you can make them a defensive fighter or a passive fighter. They are formidible opponents for the monsters in the game and can take down just about anyone. Pets are also very useful in playing through Torchlight 2. There are plenty of dungeons, all with either main story or side quests attached to them so you can count on a good boss fight and lots of great items when finished. Additionally, while not a full respec option, you can visit and NPC in an overland town and reclaim the last three skill points you assigned if you find that you made a mistake the first time through.įor those who love a good dungeon crawl: Never fear. There are always a lot of decisions to make and I often let my character gain a couple levels before assigning points. The five stat points can be distributed in Strength, Dexterity, Focus and Vitality. For instance, my Engineer could level up her attack skills, her technological skills (for turrets) or her defensive skills. Skill points can be distributed into one of three trees. Speaking of gaining experience, leveling up yields one skill point and five stat points. It's a terrific opportunity to gather gear and experience to level up and toughen up your character. Not only are bad guys roaming the map but so are bosses sprinkled in here and there. There are towns to visit (quest hubs of a sort) and other NPCs sprinkled throughout the map that will give side quests as well. The overland map in TL2 is packed with interesting and exotic places to discover as well as monsters to defeat. Gone is Torchlight 1's dungeons only game play. What makes Torchlight 2 very different from its predecessor is that the game world includes HUGE overland maps. I really mean it when I say 'fast and furious'! Your character and pet zoom around the map at a good clip and can turn on a dime. For those used to the relatively slow pace of character movement in either Diablo 2 or 3, Torchlight 2 will seem positively zippy. Playing in Torchlight 2 is fast and furious. For those not in the know, hardcore results in permadeath of the character. You can also choose "hardcore" for an extra challenge. Once your character is created and your pet customized, you are given a choice of how you want to play: Casual, Normal, Veteran or Elite. But if WoW-like graphics are offensive to your eye, if you crave a more realistic look in your games, Torchlight 2 may not be for you. The colors are bright and vibrant and the spell effects are awesome. ![]() The characters have a definite 'cartoonish' feel to them that perfectly fits the world in which they live. Graphically, I would compare Torchlight 2 more to World of Warcraft than to Diablo 2 or 3. And, really? More isn't necessary as the game play is strictly isometric though you can zoom in to see your character close up if desired. Those options are static, however, with no further customization available. There are a few options for customizing your character including several faces, hairstyles and hair color. Outlander: Ranged character with some magic abilitiesīerserker: As the name implies, a wild focused attack with additional animal-themed powersĮmbermage: The heavy duty caster class and magic wielder of the group On entering Torchlight 2, players are given a choice of male or female characters in one of four classes:Įngineer: A heavy tank character with the ability to call turrets for healing and more So what have I discovered in my first few hours? Let's take a look. Torchlight 2 is enough different, has enough unique and defining features, to make it well-able to stand on its own two feet. Inevitably, especially this year, Torchlight 2 will be compared to that other action-RPG, Diablo III. ![]()
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