![]() ![]() Runic Games itself as a studio was shut down last year by parent company Perfect Worlds. The lack of a target system makes it sound like it's probably coming to everything, however, as soon as they're willing to just announce that. The omission is strange, seeing as how Panic Button is considered the studio to port games to Switch, having worked on all the Bethesda ports, Warframe, and now Hob. Similarly, Panic Button is also porting Torchlight II, but it was not announced which consoles it would be coming to. This version launches digitally on the Switch eShop on April 4. This includes touch-screen controls, a revamped interface, quality-of-life improvements, HD rumble, and more. Hob is already available on PlayStation 4 and PC, but the newly dubbed Hob: The Definitive Edition is a Switch exclusive. In addition, Panic Button is also porting Torchlight II, also from Runic Games, to unspecified consoles also in the future. If you have a Switch and like Diablo 3, what are you waiting for? Add this to the collection now.Today at PAX East, it was announced that popular porting company Panic Button is porting Hob, the action-adventure game from Runic Games. For twenty dollars, Torchlight 2 comes highly recommended for all fans of the genre. It’s fun with friends online and even has a New Game+ feature after the campaign is finished. It’s a colorful, bright, charming game filled with lots of action and questing. Torchlight 2 is finally out on consoles and the Switch version is a blast to play. Pressing up all the way and down all the way sort of fixed it, but it needs a patch I think. A odd bug was when looking at upgrading stats, changing between the 4 areas wouldn’t also display the right description leading to being confused why I was seeing two of the same stats which switch. Some other issues I noticed was an audio stuttering when loading into some areas that quickly disappeared. Meaning no couch co-op mode, which is a bummer and feels like a huge missed opportunity. While the ports is overwhelmingly positive, there are a few things to note.įrom what I understand the game is 4 player co-op online only. Taking the game hand held on the go just feels like an adventure itself. Yet still, there is very little to complain about when the game is running solid. There does appear to be some dips when the bigger hordes of monster attack along with the effects of the spells and skills kick off. The Switch port seems extremely solid also as it feels like a consistently smooth experience. ![]() The game also uses randomly generated dungeon designs so that replays with other characters can still feel fresh and exciting. With each new act, gives way to a new location for players to explore and of course more side quests to consider. ![]() Exploration, combat, loot, and repeat is pretty much the format that follows in the 20 + hour experience. I consider that game one of the most fun in the genre, so with Torchlight 2 evoking those same feelings from me, that’s a huge success. Response actions and skills used via face buttons. Torchlight 2 will be released for current-gen consoles this fall and Hob: The Definitive Edition arrives on Switch next month. Which means a nice equipment wheel and tabs to scroll through with the controller. On the Switch, playing in either handheld or dock mode, the controls come off reminiscent of Diablo 3 on the consoles. With various locations and acts to separate the story and keep players engaged, the setup is better than the original and with the added bonus of co-op. Torchlight 2 takes the same hack and slash RPG looting and goes with a bigger and bolder vision of the original. Torchlight was about a single town and dungeon that characters progressed further down with more danger the further players dived. It’s the gameplay that really steals the show. While the story here is simple, it’s told just enough to keep the players interested. Players will pick one of four characters classes, each with various skill trees and stats to upgrade. The town of Torchlight has been destroyed due to the corruption of an alchemist. I’m not sure Torchlight 2 was ever envisioned to have a portable version but I’m sure glad one exists. Now with a release on home consoles, I’m finally getting a chance to dive in and on the Switch version. I always wanted to play it, but due to various reasons, I just never got around to it. Torchlight 2 was a game that eluded me ever since launch on PC. ![]()
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