Topic: Torchlight 2

[MysterD]

Yeah, but between May and July there was nothing significant going on. Even the Game Shows didn't have that "epic" feeling they usually do with over-sensationalizing everything.

May =  Diablo 3 (PC); and Max Payne 3 (consoles).
June = Max Payne 3 (PC); Spec Ops: The Line (all platforms); Civ 5: K&G Expansion (PC).
July = Prototype 2 (PC).

Doesn't seem like the new summer releases looked that bad for gamers...
[shrug]

[Xessive]

May =  Diablo 3 (PC); and Max Payne 3 (consoles).
June = Max Payne 3 (PC); Spec Ops: The Line (all platforms); Civ 5: K&G Expansion (PC).
July = Prototype 2 (PC).

Doesn't seem like the new summer releases looked that bad for gamers...
[shrug]

Compare that with the Summer releases over the last 5 years and you'll see the difference. We're used to the Summer being a blockbuster season, with several major releases coming out, then we simmer down by the time Autumn comes and start mentally preparing for the Christmas schedule. Admittedly, we are kinda spoiled 3-4 big name releases and we're not particularly excited.

[MysterD]

Compare that with the Summer releases over the last 5 years and you'll see the difference. We're used to the Summer being a blockbuster season, with several major releases coming out, then we simmer down by the time Autumn comes and start mentally preparing for the Christmas schedule. Admittedly, we are kinda spoiled 3-4 big name releases and we're not particularly excited.

Despite having many good-to-higly critically acclaimed reviewed games listed during those Summer months (May to August 2012), I don't think many games wanted to even release remotely close to Diablo 3.

EDIT -- 9-17-2012:
Kotaku -> Detailed Comparison - Torchlight II vs. Diablo III.

[PyroMenace]

You knew those two games were so much like each other.

But getting tired of all the arguing of somehow one of these games is great, and the other completely sucks dog shit.

Pretty sure both of the games is going to be pretty damned good.

[idolminds]

Hey guys, free soundtrack.

[Pugnate]

Despite having many good-to-higly critically acclaimed reviewed games listed during those Summer months (May to August 2012), I don't think many games wanted to even release remotely close to Diablo 3.

EDIT -- 9-17-2012:
Kotaku -> Detailed Comparison - Torchlight II vs. Diablo III.

As stupid and biased as they come.

[MysterD]

Hey guys, free soundtrack.

FREE Matt Uelman soundtrack = EPIC WIN.

Pretty sure both of the games is going to be pretty damned good.

In their own different ways, agreed.
Though, I do like hearing other people's opinions - whether I agree w/ them, disagree w/ them, or am on the fence on certain things.

[MysterD]

Torchlight 2 (PC)
REVIEWS

Scored out of 10
TheControllerOnline -> 10.
IGN -> 9.1.
AusGamers -> 9.
IncGamers -> 9
Destructoid -> 9.
Forbes -> 9 -- Mini-Review; Detailed Review: Part One, Part Two.
GameTrailers -> 8.5.

Scored out of 5
GameSpy -> 5 stars.
GamerLiving -> 5.
HardcoreGamer -> 4.5
GamesRadar -> 4 1/2 stars.
Joystiq -> 4 1/2 stars.
G4TV -> 4 1/2 stars.

Scored out of 100
GamingTrend -> 95.
TenTonHammer -> 93
PCGamer -> 88.
GamesBeat -> 85

No Score
Kotaku.
Aristogamer.
RockPaperShotgun -> "Wot I Think."
GameBanshee.
Rev3Games -> Tara Long's review.

[MysterD]

Torchlight II Demo (PC) is up on their Website (with an offline installer) AND also on Steam.

[idolminds]

Also note that the demo is the full game that you can unlock once you buy it.

[Ghandi]

This game is really, really good. It's basically what Diablo 3 should have been (and I don't want to get started on that horrible, horrible game that I spent SIXTY DOLLARS ON JESUS).

My main gripe with it right now is that it came out at the same time as Borderlands 2, GW2 and a Battlefield 3 expansion. And I can't stop playing it.

[Cobra951]

Dammit.  I really want to play this.  I need a real PC.

[Schlotzky5]

I just came her to say that this game is awesome. I never did torchlight 1 or diablo 3 or other stuff like that, so I dont know whats standard in the genre now, but compared to the older diablos, this game is super fast paced. I love the pet that sells all your loot for you. No reason to go back to town ever. Plus, theres so much loot that I never feel like I need to check the shops for better stuff.

I am playing as an engineer now, and I dont know whats up with the other classes, but the charge system really pushes you towards non-stop combat and not sitting back every 2 minutes to check equipment. Attacking builds charge and when you stop, the charge decreases. All the best skills use charge, so its easier to just power through. It feels good too, since I usually play these games probably too conservative.

Played this game for 2 days straight and I already feel like Ive gotten my 20 bucks worth out of it.

[gpw11]

I'm not huge into these games either, although I did do Torchlight for a bit.  I don't know, I think I messed my Outlander build up or it's just not the class for me or something.  I really swing between having fun and just being bored.  I don't really want to start over so I may just download a respec mod or something.

[MysterD]

Patch v1.12.5.7 released - w/ HUGE list of fixes and changes listed in the log-notes here.

[MysterD]

Patch 1.17.x.14 released -- long list of patch notes here.

In short...
2 new pets were added (owl and badger);
2 languages added (Polish and Russian);
and a whole bunch of gameplay tweaks, fixes, spelling error fixes, etc.

[MysterD]

Worth noting - Torchlight 2 PC will be on sale during Steam's upcoming Thanksgiving Sale.

[idolminds]

I bought it, you bought it, the american people bought it. We need to try get some co-op going.

[MysterD]

I bought it, you bought it, the american people bought it. We need to try get some co-op going.

Yes, this game's awesome. I have about 10 hours or so racked-up in it, so far.

[wizall]

I played the shit out of Torchlight 1 on this laptop. Really enjoyed it. Finally tried the TL2 demo tonight and while it's playable, it's just barely. A shame. God, i wish I was in a position to get a good desktop again.

[MysterD]

Torchlight 2 (PC) - XInput Mod to add X360 controller support

[idolminds]

The mod tools are now officially released! Mods! MODS!

[gpw11]

You know, I may just try that controller mod out.  I mean, it doesn't fit the genre, but it might be nice to lean back and kick my feet up

[MysterD]

VG247 -> Runic Games has no plans anytime soon to do Torchlight 3, since a lot of the team is burnt-out w/ that franchise.

[MysterD]

RPS - Runic Games (makers of Torchlight 1 & 2) have now closed its doors.

RIP Runic Games.

[Cobra951]

Shit.  Awful news.  I was praising Hob recently too.  I hope those guys figure out a way to stay together.  They're a great team.

[MysterD]

@Cobra

The main core at Runic Games, i.e. Travis Baldre (who developed Fate) & Erich Schaefer (co-creator of Blizzard North & Diablo series), left a bit ago.
Them two went to form Double Damage Games.
They developed Rebel Galaxy.