That simplicity goes beyond point-and-click controls and keyboard shortcuts. Whether you’re a veteran action-RPG player or a newcomer, Torchlight II makes it easy to just jump in and play. The tougher spots took determination and strategy, but they didn’t keep me from progressing for long. While the difficulty increased with each act, the game never presented a bigger challenge than I could handle. Together, we mastered forests, deserts, and swamps - the three main but not exclusive locales you explore throughout the game.

For my pet, I chose a lizard-like Chakawary called Indy, thanks to a little help from the name generator.

Three top investment pros open up about what it takes to get your video game funded.įor this review, I played for 22 hours (the time it took me to save the world on Normal difficulty) as a female Engineer - a steampunk-styled character who uses Ember-powered weapons and armor (Ember is the magical mineral that powers many items and abilities).