

Torchlight 2009
Developed by Runic Games, World Domination Industries, Inc.
- Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Action, Fantasy
In this ARPG you control a hero who explores a series of randomized dungeons, fightinghordes of enemies and collecting equipment, gold, and loot while doing so. The game also features a town , to which the hero can return to sell and buy gear and items and pick up quests. As you progress into the dungeon, you get to battle unique bosses that advance the main storyline by completing quests revolving around them. Optionally, the player may take on side quests, random quests or visit branching dungeon areas to further develop their character.
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Plot-driven, classical in form, cool and unpretentious.
- character-ledplot-driven
- classical in formformally daring
- cooloverwhelming
- unpretentiousprestige
- earnestironic
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About the game
- Platforms
- Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
- Developer
- Runic Games, World Domination Industries, Inc.
- Publisher
- JoWooD Entertainment AG, Encore, Perfect World Entertainment, Microsoft Game Studios
- Released
- October 27, 2009
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Engine
- OGRE
- Time to beat
- 56 h rushed · 59 h main story · 43 h completionist
IGDB rating 7.9/10 from 266 ratings.
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