Torchlight III

WayTooManyGamesThomas Medina

7.5/10

Let me just get this out of the way first. Torchlight III is not the game we wanted it to be. It’s not a serious follow up to Torchlight II, and is behind its predecessor mechanically and design-wise in many ways. It began its life as a free-to-play spin-off called Torchlight: Frontiers, and it still retains a lot of that structure. Hardcore players looking for something to tide them over until Diablo IV and Path of Exile 2 are bound for disappointment. But in my opinion, there’s still a...

Gaming NexusRussell Archey

7.4/10

Torchlight III is an enjoyable game but is also a bit more simplified than the previous entry in the series. While the Relic system brings some new ways to customize your character, the lack of a regular flowing of skill trees and spending stat points makes it seem like you can't quite customize your character as much as you'd like with stats being tied into your gear. The new fort system is nice but I really only found myself using it to stash gear I wanted to keep and to swap out pets. Overall while I did enjoy my time with Torchlight III, it felt like a downgrade from Torchlight II and fans...

Impulse GamerHugh Mitchell

Torchlight 3’s release journey has been tumultuous to say the least. As an Early Access product, the game has undergone significant fundamental changes that

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

6.5/10

Set in the same universe as Torchlight I and II, Torchlight III is a shared-world action-RPG bringing back many of the franchise’s signature features and mechanics that captured the hearts of ARPG fans around the world.

Pure NintendoRachel Poli

6/10

Torchlight III is an action RPG where the world, Novastraia, is under an invasion from the Netherim, and you need to defend your home and allies. This game cont

RPGamerAlex Fuller

Torchlight III is a game of simple pleasures and going for one more dungeon can be very addicting. With an easy-going tone and accessible to all, the game is best enjoyed in short bursts.

Nintendo World ReportJustin Nation

6/10

Just in terms of the big picture of the overall experience Torchlight 3 has sort of a Frankensteined-together feel, lacking in cohesion and polish. Given the presence of not only Diablo on the platform, but other strong contenders like Victor Vran that deliver a more exciting experience, unfortunately this Torchlight entry just fizzles out a bit.

DestructoidJordan Devore

6/10

There isn’t much for me to love or hate here. Torchlight III is a slow burn, one that struggles to stand out like its predecessors did back when this genre wasn’t nearly as stacked with great competitors.

PC InvasionJason Rodriguez

6/10

Torchlight III still suffers from many issues that have been present since its Early Access stage, including a middling endgame and bland core gameplay loop. Worse, its restrictions on character builds and relic usage lead to a lack of experimentation and customization.

Sirus GamingKurt John Palomaria

5/10

We want to emphasize that 5 will always be the “average” number, not 7. So by far, it’s 50% great and it’s also 50% bad.

TheSixthAxisGareth Chadwick

4/10

Torchlight III is a disappointment. It has good production values and gives a good first impression, but it just lacks depth in so many areas. The loot and skill systems are boring, and there's not enough variety as you're pushed into crowds of enemies with shallow explanations for why you have to go through. There's very little really to recommend here when its biggest competitor is now so old and cheap.

GameTyrant Dustin Orgill

0/10

Story and Gameplay Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, the Torchlight series has been going strong as a lighter, more colorful alternative to the gritty Diablo-esque ARPG’s out there. I’ve enjoyed my time with the series and so when Torchlight III landed at my desk, I was giddy as a schoolboy t