You as a new hero are tasked with stopping the Alchemist before he does irreparable damage to the world and the six elements that keep all things in balance. It sees the Alchemist, one of the original heroes from Torchlight, corrupted by something known as the Ember Blight, a disease the originated from the Heart of Ordrak. Set in a high fantasy world, Torchlight II picks up after the events of the first game. The purpose of this review is to see just how well the title translates in a console environment. It combines some of the best mechanics that make up the genre and at the time of its release was a solid contender for Diablo 3. But just how well does the 7-year title hold up in today’s ARPG culture? Grab that coffee, kick back and find out in our Torchlight II Switch review.Ī quick note: This review will be focusing primarily on the porting of Torchlight II to console more so than the original game itself.
With an updated UI specifically designed for the console life, full controller support and some sweet new pets, Torchlight II aims to bring all of its looter goodness to a whole new audience. From developer Panic Button comes the port to this critically acclaimed hack and slash looter. After 7 years of waiting, fans of the late Runic Games finally get to dive back into their favorite ARPG with a controller in hand. Grab that sword and dust off that board because Torchlight II has finally dropped on console.