Review: Torchlight 2 (Xbox One)

Torchlight II takes you back into the quirky, fast-paced world of bloodthirsty monsters, bountiful treasures, and sinister secrets – and, once again, the fate of the world is in your hands.

Pros:

• Cool graphics.
• 2.1gb download size.
• ARPG gameplay.
• 1000 Gamerscore.
• 4 difficulties-Casual, normal, veteran and elite.
• 4 classes-Berserker, Engineer, Outlander, and Ember Mage.
• Hardcore mode (one life).
• Diablo-like in both atmosphere and gameplay.
• Really nice locations.
• Earn EXP, level up and get points to put into the multiple skill trees.
• Optional side quests and easy quest management.
• Character/enemy outline when behind the scenery.
• Stash-personal and shared.
• A lot of Easter eggs.
• Feels like an arcade take on Diablo.
• Hub worlds where you can craft/buy/sell.
• Pet-attacks and can be leveled up and equip items. Bonus is you can send him/her back to town to buy and sell items.
• Big boss encounters.
• Assign abilities to buttons and can be freely changed.
• Secret areas and routes.
• Special one-off events can pop.
• Wide variety of enemies.
• Fun to play.

Cons:

• Slow starter.
• Takes a bit of getting used to.
• Difficulty spikes.
• Unforgiving terrain.
• Sparse checkpointing.
• Checking/buying powers are fiddly and full of unneeded clicks.
• Invisible walls.