Platforms
- PCSep 20, 20128.7playscore8.630 Critics9.233.7K Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 3, 20198.1playscore7.96 Critics8.81.61K Players
- Xbox OneSep 3, 20197.5playscore7.76 Critics7.4289 Players
- Nintendo SwitchSep 3, 20197.8playscore8.020 Critics7.030 Players
61 critic reviews · 23 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- If you can brush aside the lack of single console multiplayer, Torchlight II remains an addictive action-RPG experience. The combat system isn't needlessly complicated, but it remains engaging due to the ease with which you can access each of your powers and the depth of the skill trees for each class. The loot is plentiful, and the ability to sell or use everything almost immediately means that you aren't going to pass up loot like you would in other titles.
Cody Medellin · Dec 09, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - When compared with the plentiful amount of action-RPGs already on the Nintendo Switch Torchlight II can seem like a bit of an afterthought. But while its story has a poor endgame, it offers a cute aesthetic with plenty of charm. Panic Button has done a great job once again with porting, and those new to the genre will find plenty to entertain at a fair price.
Seth Cano · Oct 18, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - There is not a whole lot to talk about with Torchlight II. It is a phenomenal game that has taken far too long to bring to consoles. It came and went with little fanfare, which is a shame. Outside of Diablo III this is probably the best action-RPG currently available anywhere. Do not miss out on this exemplary title. It is a shame that the new Torchlight is not a continuation of the formula, but considering the quality of the first two games I will give anything bearing the namesake a shot.
Ken McKown · Sep 24, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Torchlight II is still an impressive action RPG after all these years. While it’s clear it borrows some elements from the Diablo series, the game still has a lot of original quirks and the classes are fun to mess around with. The console versions do not come without a few bugs, but we are quite sure these will get patched in the near future. If you loved this release on the PC and you now want to play it on the go, the Switch version proves to be a lot of fun.
Ibuki · Sep 12, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Released at roughly the same time, Torchlight II shows just how much Diablo III has improved since launch, and the level of effort put into its console ports. While Diablo III is absolutely impeccable on console, Torchlight II feels neutered and a bit stunted. It doesn’t feel like it’s had the level of care it deserves. Still, it’s a good game at its core. It’s just no longer the serious contender to Diablo’s action RPG crown that it once was.
Richard Seagrave · Sep 11, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - In the seven years since Torchlight II was released, dungeon crawlers have both evolved into a more complex genre and toyed with mechanics pulled from outside them, such as roguelikes. However, complicated doesn’t always mean better and it’s hard to deny Torchlight II’s addictive and immediately accessible gameplay and overall, it seems like a natural fit for the Nintendo Switch.
Mark Steighner · Sep 10, 2019 Reviewed on Switch - I love Torchlight 2, and I can't wait to continue playing it on the go. But this port is also a reminder that Torchlight Frontiers is the next big thing in the series, and these versions are none other than a breeze of nostalgia looking for a place to settle in modern consoles, rather than a new beginning.
diegoarguello · Sep 09, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - A great port of a fantastic game, Torchlight 2 still holds up as a great example of an ARPG dungeon-crawler that is unfortunately plagued by some annoying bugs and control scheme limitations .
Brad Lang · Sep 09, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - I love this game. As someone who considers Diablo II one of the greatest games of all time, I was bewitched with Runic Game’s proof that sometimes lightning can strike twice. Even this port, with all of its flaws, still manages to channel that same magic and I enjoyed my time with it. However, it’s undeniably a mess. Not an unfixable one, mind you, some dedicated patch work could easily turn this around and make it the game it deserves to be.
Thomas Medina · Sep 08, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - I wish I had more to say about Torchlight II, because it is a solid dungeon-crawling RPG that features a quality Switch port with some flexible and smart functionality and UI tweaks for the console in both docked and handheld forms. It just doesn’t go above and beyond, feeling more generic overall. This is a Diablo-like game that feels a whole lot like Diablo, but doesn’t carve out enough of an identity on its own to leave a lasting impression.
Neal Ronaghan · Sep 08, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Torchlight II takes you back into the quirky, fast-paced world of bloodthirsty monsters, bountiful treasures, and sinister secrets - and, once again, the fate of the world is in your hands! Torchlight II captures all the flavor and excitement of the original game - while expanding the world and adding the features players wanted most, including online and LAN co-op multiplayer. Torchlight II is fast, fun, and filled to the brim with action and loot. Adventure solo or online with your friends!
Developer: Runic Games