GGTL says: "Over a month ago, this article would have read very differently. With Torchlight II on the horizon and Diablo III releasing to record-breaking sales, it seemed obvious that Runic Games missed the proverbial train and gamers, like us, were insulted they'd go up against the behemoth that is Diablo. However, after a botched launch, questionable updates and a significant amount of time spent in Sanctuary, we find ourselves looking forward to Torchlight II more than ever before. It's not because D3 is a bad game, it's just a perfect example of how time can change even the most primal aspects of game design."
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.
I remember when the Nintendo Seal of Approval meant something.
All those games had to release without bugs.
Diablo III still works on modern PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and remains hugely playable a decade after initial release.
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.
Comparing Torchlight 2 to Diablo 3 is like comparing a Chrysler to a Ferrari.
People are going to be sorely dissapointed when T2 comes out.
There is a reason it's 20 bucks.
And this is coming from someone who has played T1 and has T2 pre-purchased on Steam. I know what T2 is going to be. Something to play when I'm bored of Diablo 3. Not something that is going to replace it.
LOL @ allyc4t
Really dude? Please tell me you're trolling.
Blizzard is constantly sucking the fun out of Diablo III and continuously telling people HOW they should play the game. Anytime something viable comes out pertaining to farming, they nerf it. Anytime a weapon affix actually DOES SOMETHING worthwhile, they nerf it.
I actually read a reply from a Blizzard employee regarding why something was nerfed and they said, "we don't feel that is fun for players." Who the hell are they to determine what is fun? I invested PLENTY of time into D3 already (I WAS progressing through Act III Inferno) and now I'm just done and waiting for Torchlight. Blizzard is practically FORCING you to use the RMAH because they completely destroy your options for gold farming and even obliterate the use of high MF gear. Drops are still as crappy as ever despite the "buff" to inferno drops.
Blizzard messed up big time with D3 and there is no denying that they lost their way. D2 was a masterpiece and D3 is already ruined (for now) not even 3 months after release. I can guarantee T2 will be a better game as long as Blizzard maintains this "Nerf everything so people use AH" mentality.
Im just shocked at all the people that would put up with all theyve had to endure , just to play Diablo 3. Blizzard has taken advantage, and most Diablo fans , dont care enough to say "No! I wont tolerate this", they just keep playing, lol. What does that say about there state of mind?, The brainwashed, Blizzard is creating a new type of gamer, who are so addicted, they will do whatever there told, just to play a game.
I used to play Starcraft back in the day, but once I saw how Blizzard was going about the new Starcaft, I said "Yeah right, Screw you greedy self serving , narcissitic nazi types, you dont own me, & will NEVER EVER, get me to compromise principle". I didnt play WOW cause I will wont buy a Blizzard/Actvision published game, period. Theres too many other game options to even have to consider compromising.
Ok, so Blizzard screwed up in the beginning but I don't know a single other organization that patches and updates there games on a constant basis than Blizzard. I have the game and it runs smooth now. So stop all the hate already and T2 will also be an awesome game.
I thought D3 was going to get me through the summer drought. I was wrong.
Fun game, but keep getting the feeling I've been short changed or screwed in some way.
As a long time Blizz fan I was eagerly awaiting Starcraft 2, and Diablo 3. Both have been let downs. I shall definitely be more careful weighing up future Blizz purchases, and they've lost a Day 1 customer in me.