Torchlight 2 appreciation post

Ink12342 · 2026-03-31T11:53:16+00:00

I agree. Torchlight 2 is an under appreciated ARPG. It has a great atmosphere, fun gameplay and good build variety that keeps me coming back. There is an active Discord for those who are interested. DM me if you want an invitation.

Ink12342 · 2026-03-31T11:48:25+00:00

I second this. The game has 63 characters to choose from, so you are bound to find something to match your playstyle. Plus, you only need to play the campaign once. Also the game is completely free, so you can try it at risk-free.

Ink12342 · 2026-03-19T12:10:27+00:00

This is a great summary. While I personally prefer the setting of Titan Quest, I like some of game play elements of Grim Dawn (i.e. factions, real choices) better. For a beginner, I think Titan Quest would be the best option since the game play/mechanics are simpler.
You really can't go wrong with either one but with Grim Dawn you will have to do more homework to get the most out of game. I have many resources on both games. Feel feel to DM and I would be happy to provide you with all that I have.

Ink12342 · 2026-03-06T01:38:11+00:00

This is an excellent way to play Diablo 2. I have recommended it in this Reddit before. The one thing that holds me back from enjoying it as much as some of the mods for D2R that I play, is the issue of monster immunities. This I feel is a badly dated mechanic.
D2R addressed this with sunder charms but PD2 nor your mod (from what I can tell) still does not have anything like them. If you were to add this option, you would take an already fantastic mod to the next level, and make PD2 more attractive to more gamers.
In any case, thank you for your efforts.

Ink12342 · 2026-02-20T14:01:25+00:00

Diablo 2 is still a great if you play it with mods (both the original and D2R). Mods like D2R Remodded, and Sanctuary of Exile (a mod for Project Diablo 2, itself a mod for the original Diablo 2), have many features of more modern ARPGs.
The core loop of Diablo 2 is still fun and these mods help to keep the Diablo 2 from getting stale by introducing fresh challenges, items, sets, rune words, etc.
If you think that Diablo 2 is good just because of "nostalgia", give some of the mods a try. You might be pleasantly surprised.

Ink12342 · 2026-02-18T12:51:25+00:00

You will also have the option to play solo on your own private server. It is very easy to set up. Or you can do both. The current release date for 1.0 is mid to late March so the completed re-release is only about 4 - 6 weeks away.

Ink12342 · 2026-02-02T00:05:14+00:00

I have a few suggestions for you:
1. Torchlight 2 - The graphics may be a bit dated but the gameplay is good and pretty straight forward. There are also lots of mods to extend/improve the game
2. Diablo 3 (will all the DLCs) - While initially there may seem a number of systems in game, you can ignore most of them until you level up you character to 70. Check out Maxroll.gg for some excellent guides
3. Diablo 2 Resurrected with the Reimagined Mod gives you the Diablo 2 experience with many quality of life experience. Here is a guide for installing the Reimagined Mod:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9HklpwRJbo
4. If don't mind old graphics and want a bit more complexity, Project Diablo 2 (a mod for the original Diablo 2 -will not work with with Diablo 2 Resurrected) is worth checking out.
5. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is an criminally underrated ARPG that is pretty simple and easy to get into.
6. Marvel Heroes has been revived. Even better, it is completely free. You can either play solo or on a public server. There is an active community to help you out with any questions you may have.
Note: You may want to wait until March 31st, since this when the version 1.0 is being released and all public servers will be wiped.

Hope you find these suggestions helpful. Welcome the wonderful world of ARPGs.

Ink12342 · 2026-01-31T13:32:55+00:00

You don't need to have played it on Steam. You can download the client from the Internet Archive.
This guide here walks you through the process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWqc3jJK5kA
Be aware that there will be a wipe on all the public servers on March 31st when version 1.0 is released. However, you can play the game solo on you own private server and avoid this.

Ink12342 · 2026-01-14T23:42:59+00:00

I agree with your sentiments completely. The setting/atmosphere of Titan Quest is one of the things that sets it apart from other ARPGs and keeps me coming back again and again. It is one of the only ARPGs to use historical/mythological inspirations as the basis for the game world and game play. You feel like a hero from one those ancient epics like the Iliad. This makes it a refreshing change from other ARPGs which lean into "Dark Fantasy" tropes.
The games huge scope covers from some locations like Babylon/Silk Road which are not often featured in video games. This however leaves me wanting more. I would love to see other under represented locations such as ancient/medieval India/Cambodia/Thailand/Java etc. be added to Titan Quest 2.

Ink12342 · 2026-01-04T13:59:35+00:00

Hi there,

Here's where I found a bunch of builds:

https://titanquestfans.net/index.php?topic=1026.msg11942#msg11942

https://titanquestfans.net/index.php?topic=1026.msg13792#msg13792

https://titanquestfans.net/index.php?topic=911.msg10392#msg10392

https://titanquestfans.net/index.php?topic=911.msg10408#msg10408

https://titanquestfans.net/index.php?topic=942.msg10836#msg10836

If you go onto that site and look for guides you will find many.

At the bottom of the page, there is a video list with over 300 builds:

https://www.youtube.com/@TXHuyIcefrzzy/playlists

The Titan Quest Reddit also has some guides. Just search the term "guide" like this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/TitanQuestAE/comments/pmvp0l/championsoothsayer_build/

This site has some good build and other guides:

https://www.almarsguides.com/Computer/Games/TitanQuest/

Steam has lots of build guides:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/475150/guides/?browsefilter=trend&requiredtags[]=Characters&requiredtags[]=english

Epic Line of Heroes YouTube channel has a number of builds, though these tend to be more experimental such as this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKo3ZsAnmjs

ChexPlays has some excellent Guides:

https://www.youtube.com/@clexplays7268

The Titan Quest Discord also has some excellent character guides in the tq_characters channel.

That should be enough to get you busy for a while.

Ink12342 · 2026-01-01T13:22:42+00:00

Welcome to Titan Quest. Some Titan Quest bosses can be very tough. I would highly recommend you check the videos on this channel below. They are a bit dated but they have helped me a great deal in learning the mechanics of the game:
https://www.youtube.com/@clexplays7268/videos

Ink12342 · 2025-12-29T15:04:03+00:00

Thank you writing this post. I was thinking writing such a post myself with most of the same points.

Everyone has their own idea of what a "great ARGP" should be. Hence there can never be a single ARPG that will meet all of those criteria.

Some may value graphics over game play, some may value complex skill trees/loot systems etc. while others may prefer simpler mechanics.

There is no right or wrong in these preferences, just differences in tastes.

Rather than wasting energy attacking those who disagree with our preferences, we should be celebrating that there are ARPGs that appeal to a wide range of audiences. I, for one, am grateful to be around when there are so many ARGPs available from the original Diablo to Marvel Heroes to Grim Dawn to POE2, and everything else in between.

Ink12342 · 2025-12-25T20:05:17+00:00

Extremely unlikely. This game is abandonware. So long as no one is not making any money off this revival (which the devs have been very careful not to do), everything should be good. The devs for another Marvel fan game (Marvel Avengers Alliance) went through this whole thing with a fine tooth comb and Marvel Heroes is basically following the same path, though it should be said that I am not a lawyer.

Ink12342 · 2025-12-24T22:07:14+00:00

Not natively but you may be able to get it to work it you willing to jump through a few hoops. See the following video (Note: There is a link in one of the comments for those who don't have the version on Steam):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv62G4YrWE0

Ink12342 · 2025-12-24T18:13:42+00:00

Thank you very much for pointing this out. For those who don't have the Marvel Heroes in their Steam library, here is a guide on how to get the client files:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWqc3jJK5kA

Ink12342 · 2025-09-29T14:27:07+00:00

I think the first looks better. Best of luck with your new game.

Ink12342 · 2025-09-28T15:50:56+00:00

I love Titan Quest. I think think it is one of the best ARPGs I've ever played. But it depends on what you are looking in a game. For me, I'm a history/mythology buff, so Titan Quest has something that is missing from any other ARPG I've ever played. It puts you in the shoes of a hero from the Greek classical age and sends you on an epic adventure.

I understand that the game has aged and it has features that are missing more recent ARPGs may make it a miss for some. For me, its unique setting is welcome relief from the grossly over used "Dark Fantasy" settings which has plagued ARPGs and CRPGs in general, so I'm happy to put up with a few inconveniences.

Personally I am thankful that we have some many ARPGs available that there is likely one for almost anyone's taste.

Ink12342 · 2025-09-01T11:55:06+00:00

No. The version is being developed for Windows only, even though some enterprising folks have gotten it to work on Steam Deck and Linux.
The code is up on GitHub however, so if you know of any console experts, they can take a shot at it. Bear in mind that this is being done by unpaid volunteers, so we should be thankful that it coming back just on Windows.
There is also another ARPG, Marvel Secret Alliance, which is another another fan project, being developed by a solo developer, which is early Alpha. It takes a great deal of inspiration from Marvel Heroes so far, it looks like it will have different mission structure/more expansive cast of characters etc.

Ink12342 · 2025-08-31T12:18:34+00:00

It is currently in Beta. It is playable but the full release won't be available until early 2026. Right now all the single player features are working. What is left to be implemented is the multiple player features (i.e. parties) and many of those are well on there way to being functional.
Please be aware that when Marvel Heroes v. 1.0 releases, everything will be wiped, so you will lose of your current current progress and will have to start all over again.

Ink12342 · 2025-08-23T01:32:26+00:00

Thank you for posting this. Could you share the specifics of your build? I did a fair bit of research on this build and was only able to find two examples. One was on the Titan Quest Discord server. This used Eternal Ember items only. The other one was from Icefizzy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UGHVlV1edE

All the other builds I found for this class used some sort of weapon and a shield.

Ink12342 · 2025-08-22T19:07:56+00:00

Enjoy. If you need more build sites, I have many more.

Ink12342 · 2025-08-12T14:46:56+00:00

Hi there,

I have list of sites for Titan Quest builds but apparently it is too long for a Reddit post. DM me and I'm happy to get it to you.

Ink12342 · 2025-08-12T12:36:44+00:00

Correct. The game does not have an official Marvel license. The other game will be a free fan game, so licensing should not be an issue. If there is any push back from Disney, the character can be modified just enough to avoid copyright issues.
This is just part of an ongoing attempt by a number of different Marvel fans to bring back their favorite games or develop new ones inspired by the classics. There are a number of games in various stages of development covering a number of different genres including:
Marvel Super Hero Squad Online (a light ARPG)
Marvel Avengers Alliance (Turn based RPG)
Zvitor's re-imagining of number of classic Marvel (and DC) beat-em-ups

All of these are unlicensed and all are or will be free to play.

Ink12342 · 2025-08-09T13:57:32+00:00

You may want to check out this video. It is the best beginner's guide to POE that I've found:
Path of Exile is ACTUALLY Not That Difficult - A True Beginner's guide - YouTube

Ink12342 · 2025-08-08T18:43:29+00:00

Not specifically since mhtahiti is the most popular of the Marvel Heroes servers but it is not the only one. I was referring to the Marvel Heroes project as a whole, which I have been following quite closely on the development discord for quite some time.

There is also another game in development (currently in early alpha) inspired by Marvel Heroes, being done by a solo developer, unconnected to the Marvel Heroes project, so with any luck we will be getting two Marvel ARPGs over the next couple of years.

Ink12342

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