[PAX Prime 2012] Torchlight 2

Ghostbear · 09-05-2012, 04:46 PM

Another PAX, another chance to check out Torchlight 2 before it launches on September 20th. While there wasn't much new from the beta, the updates that have been made are certainly worth talking about.

The only major change would be how the skill system works. Every skill now has three tiers; every five points you put into the skill unlocks a new bonus. These bonuses can add new effects, make the skill larger, etc. You can place a total of 15 points in every skill. Another note on the skills, every skill is unique to the character class. In the original game you had several shared skills between the classes. Skills also now unlock left to right based on your level. Passive skills are now separated from the rest of the skill tree, making it easier to distinguish between the two.

Other than that, I got to play Act 2 a bit and it was easily as much fun as Act 1. It is much larger than the previous act and I can't wait to sink my teeth into it. The game still plays as smooth as it did in beta, smoother really, since a lot of the networking magic was reconfigured for a more streamlined experience.

There have been many changes to balance and plenty of bug fixes since the beta along with the completion of acts 2 and 3. I was also informed that boss fights are now much more dynamic and exciting.

While the systems have not changed overly much, the core game is still a blast. Torchlight 2 was one of my favorite games at PAX and I am excited to give the full product a try in a few weeks.

Ravenlock · 09-06-2012, 12:57 PM

They took their sweet time, but I've got faith that it'll be worth the wait.

Acidpoptart · 09-06-2012, 11:10 PM

Got this pre-ordered and looking forward to it.

I know its a desert environment in the video, but does anyone else feel like the environments are looking a bit bland?

CES · 09-07-2012, 07:16 AM

A bit of speculation here but did anyone who saw the PAX booth this year think there was a lot more people showing up to check out Torchlight 2 this year? Perhaps Diablo 3 but more people off than I thought. I saw the line get up to two hours long this year so I didn't even bother trying to get a shot at the game (good or bad, I have a pre-order in already) and went to play Hawken instead.

09-05-2012, 04:46 PM	#1
Ghostbear Mechwarrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Solaris VII Posts: 6,498	[PAX Prime 2012] Torchlight 2 Another PAX, another chance to check out Torchlight 2 before it launches on September 20th. While there wasn't much new from the beta, the updates that have been made are certainly worth talking about. The only major change would be how the skill system works. Every skill now has three tiers; every five points you put into the skill unlocks a new bonus. These bonuses can add new effects, make the skill larger, etc. You can place a total of 15 points in every skill. Another note on the skills, every skill is unique to the character class. In the original game you had several shared skills between the classes. Skills also now unlock left to right based on your level. Passive skills are now separated from the rest of the skill tree, making it easier to distinguish between the two. Other than that, I got to play Act 2 a bit and it was easily as much fun as Act 1. It is much larger than the previous act and I can't wait to sink my teeth into it. The game still plays as smooth as it did in beta, smoother really, since a lot of the networking magic was reconfigured for a more streamlined experience. There have been many changes to balance and plenty of bug fixes since the beta along with the completion of acts 2 and 3. I was also informed that boss fights are now much more dynamic and exciting. While the systems have not changed overly much, the core game is still a blast. Torchlight 2 was one of my favorite games at PAX and I am excited to give the full product a try in a few weeks.

09-06-2012, 12:57 PM	#2
Ravenlock Thx for the scarf, Sadie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6,085	They took their sweet time, but I've got faith that it'll be worth the wait. __________________ Steam ID: Ravenlock -- XBL / GFWL Gamertag: Ravenlock80 -- Twitter: Ravenlock Wii System Code: 3019 1654 2730 1955 <Whore> Listen to me rant on the Immortal Machines PC Gaming Podcast! I also run Erratic Gamer, and sometimes write about games there. </Whore>

09-06-2012, 11:10 PM	#3
Acidpoptart Yum. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 687	Got this pre-ordered and looking forward to it. I know its a desert environment in the video, but does anyone else feel like the environments are looking a bit bland? __________________ Steam: Acidpoptart Path of Exile: Khulz (Templar, Default Ladder) Guild Wars 2: Acidpoptart.6982

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09-07-2012, 07:16 AM	#4
CES Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,704	A bit of speculation here but did anyone who saw the PAX booth this year think there was a lot more people showing up to check out Torchlight 2 this year? Perhaps Diablo 3 but more people off than I thought. I saw the line get up to two hours long this year so I didn't even bother trying to get a shot at the game (good or bad, I have a pre-order in already) and went to play Hawken instead.