The first Torchlight was a surprise hit in 2009, one that has robbed several hours of my life on launch. It didn't have a story that I felt was oozing with lore like the Diablo series, but for a point and click action RPG Torchlight kept me engaged with the amazing dungeons and hundreds of loot to find. The biggest feature about Torchlight II most gamers would be interested in is the multiplayer,...
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I have a love/hate relationship with roguelike games, and some of that shows up with FTL here. I like the randomly generated events and resources that comes with roguelike games, but I'm also not a fan of the radical difficulty in roguelike games or the permanent death system. FTL does have these features, but at the same time it’s also a fun game to play. It stands out from other roguelike gam...
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I'll be the first to admit that JRPGs (Japanese Role Playing Games) are something I tend to avoid. I've had my fun with them in my youth and there are a few made today that I found enjoyable. I don't think every JRPG is a terrible mess of androgynous characters that are incredibly skilled killers for being so young yet filled with dumb depression, but it is hard to find a JRPG that avoids these ...
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Most people think of Diablo when they remember what is the best point and click action RPG on the PC, and the launch of Diablo III would remind people of this. However there are some other good point and click action RPGs worth looking into, especially for a gamer on a budget. Torchlight is a great example of how it could be nailed right at a reasonable price, and I'll argue to my grave that Darks...
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I really wish there was more turn-based games like Hero Academy. Coming out last year in November for the iOS, the game has a great deal of charm in its aesthetics. The game also has a surprisingly good core mechanics that rewards a great deal of strategy and tactics. Recently Robot Entertainment decided to release the game with the Team Fortress 2 cast as a free DLC to the PC version. Is Hero Aca...
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