Posted on: June 22, 2013
maderschramm
Verified ownerGames: 627 Reviews: 2
Good Game, But Get Torchlight 2
Torchlight, while a fun little game in its own right, is completely overshadowed by it's younger brother, Torchlight 2. Plaything through the first isn't required (as the story isn't too engaging) and the gameplay isn't quite as polished or fun in this first release. I'd give this game 4 stars if TL2 wasn't already out, but it's impossible to ignore as TL2 has improved on literally everything this game has to offer, which sets the bar higher and lowers my rating. It is quirky and fun though, breathing new life and refreshing the ARPG genre since it's from the same minds that brought us the Diablo series. It isn't as dark or brooding, but the unique atmosphere it brings to us instead is worthwhile in its own right. The soundtrack is also worth mentioning, since Matt Eulman is the composer. The second you start the game you get a Diablo 2 nostalgia trip. It's quite something, and is probably the feature that holds up best when in comparison to the new release as all of his work is exemplary.
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