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5th August 2010 02:00 PM
Darren Allan
If you’ve not heard of Torchlight, it’s an independently developed action RPG which Diablo lovers will certainly appreciate.
With some tasty, colourful graphics, non-stop combat and so much loot to collect and customise it makes Monty’s haul look paltry, Torchlight strikes a clever streamlined and indulgent note which has made it a hit with many players.
And now Torchlight 2 is flickering on the horizon. With the sequel, Runic Games is promising co-operative multiplayer to really open up the dungeon delving action. It’ll work over LAN or Internet, with a peer-to-peer matchmaking service to ensure you’re paired up with similar levelled characters.
Four customisable classes will be available (plus pets), a new game editor, an overhauled user interface, plus it will open up outdoor areas complete with weather and a day/night cycle.
Old veteran characters will also be given the ability to retire, whereupon they can bestow custom perks onto a successor adventurer.
It sounds more evolutionary than revolutionary, but the addition of multiplayer should be a big draw in itself.
You can bag the original game for $20 if you missed out on it, or wait until the spring of next year to pick up Torchlight 2.
Darren Allan
If you’ve not heard of Torchlight, it’s an independently developed action RPG which Diablo lovers will certainly appreciate.
With some tasty, colourful graphics, non-stop combat and so much loot to collect and customise it makes Monty’s haul look paltry, Torchlight strikes a clever streamlined and indulgent note which has made it a hit with many players.
And now Torchlight 2 is flickering on the horizon. With the sequel, Runic Games is promising co-operative multiplayer to really open up the dungeon delving action. It’ll work over LAN or Internet, with a peer-to-peer matchmaking service to ensure you’re paired up with similar levelled characters.
Four customisable classes will be available (plus pets), a new game editor, an overhauled user interface, plus it will open up outdoor areas complete with weather and a day/night cycle.
Old veteran characters will also be given the ability to retire, whereupon they can bestow custom perks onto a successor adventurer.
It sounds more evolutionary than revolutionary, but the addition of multiplayer should be a big draw in itself.
You can bag the original game for $20 if you missed out on it, or wait until the spring of next year to pick up Torchlight 2.
