In some ways, comparing Diablo 3 to Torchlight 2 is akin to pitting D3′s own predecessor against itself. After all, the minds behind Runic Games are the co-founders of Blizzard North. Not to mention that the Schaefer boys have implied that the original Torchlight was meant to be a spiritual successor to their tossed aside rendition of Diablo 3.
Who says a dud game can't have a video game comeback?
Cyberpunk and No Man's Sky have to be up there. We're lucky and cursed, equally, to have games that can be updated now. For folks old enough to remember the Sega/SNES into PS1 and even 2 eras, if a game came out that was half baked (*cough*Angel of Darkness*cough*) that was it, no redemption. At the same time, having the option for updates shouldn't be an excuse for half assing games.
Diablo III still works on modern PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and remains hugely playable a decade after initial release.
Are you comparing a continuously improved 10+ years old masterpiece with the... beta of an unreleased game?
Diablo III: Season 28 brings with it the Altar of Rites, an altar full of unlockable bonuses and potions that will require the gathering of tons of resources. One of things needed is the Staff of Herding, which also unlocks the famous Cow Level known as Whimsyshire. Here's how to craft that staff, for those that either have forgotten, or have never completed it.
Sounds promising.
Will Torchlight 2 Unseat the Diablo Franchise?
Ans- I wish
Probably not... People get far too invested in some developers and game IP's.
Torchlight 2 looks like it's going to be an excellent game - and it will be interesting to see how well it sells. Unfortunately they don't have the marketing budget of Blizzard, so Diablo's seat is unfortunately safe.
yet another foolish blog claiming something just to gain hits... move on guys.
TL2 could offer better gameplay/features but in the end it won't outsell D3