Path of Exile

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2202 Ratings

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  1. Just_A_Summoner
    Feb 11, 2016
    9
    Really fun game for me the trading system is 100% based of loot and items to improve items there is no gold or money so it all comes down to i will give you this or this for that.
    Now... the customer support is epic i completely misread something brought it and then sent a complaint after being corrected i was refunded and was able to spend my money again on something i actually wanted.    Really fun game for me the trading system is 100% based of loot and items to improve items there is no gold or money so it all comes down to i will give you this or this for that.
    Now... the customer support is epic i completely misread something brought it and then sent a complaint after being corrected i was refunded and was able to spend my money again on something i actually wanted.
    there is events pvp keeping things new if you get bored of grinding the party system works really well if you have people who know what they are doing or are at the same quests as you i almost only play on Hardcore due to the unforgiving character gets removed from the mode if you die but it gets switched to standard witch only gives you exp penalty so first time players if you want to play on standard just play on hardcore till you die i recommend but if you want to stay in hardcore you have the rush of staying alive and the skill-tree feels like it just go's on so many options and you can subclass into almost anything but you cant just respect without penalty you need to buy each respect point making you think awhile when leveling up.    … Expand
  2. Gregorich
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    Hallo zusammen,

    ich würde mir noch wünschen:
    - Auto-Cklick over Enemy (On/Off)

    Griessli
    Greg
  3. Rakshasa
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    My only comment is ; this game average 86 and Diablo 3 - 88 is a shame of all whom gave these points. But user scores show the reality. Good game
  4. R4bisco
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    Best ARPG in the market. It does have it flaws but it is definitely the best one currently.
    It's though a more complex ARPG where you can test and experiment with a lot of skills and a huge Passive Skill. Here your choice DO Matters.
    About Trading: Trading is done through an external page called PoeTrade where you can easily post your items and they would like to your stash. Pretty    Best ARPG in the market. It does have it flaws but it is definitely the best one currently.
    It's though a more complex ARPG where you can test and experiment with a lot of skills and a huge Passive Skill. Here your choice DO Matters.

    About Trading:
    Trading is done through an external page called PoeTrade where you can easily post your items and they would like to your stash. Pretty easy and straight forward to use. It offers various types of filters so that you can find the best item for you. No money involved. Plz, don't pay for currency items, you can get them through your play and just trade for the items that you need.
    Although I believe it doesn't deserve a 10 because of the following:

    Cons:
    - No character appearance customizations
    - No day/night cycle    … Expand
  5. Crazyhydra89
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    tons of content, constant updates, lots of depth with skill trees + gems + links, stable servers, basically the opposite of a Blizzard ARPG
  6. GregGT66
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    The Diablo-like game we needed but do not deserved.
    Graphic - really good, but animation a little bit unpolished
    Gamplay - everything you would expect from aRPG
    Story - quite good
  7. Sitheral
    Aug 3, 2022
    9
    Brutal. Dark. Complicated.
    It's Diablo II on steroids, in a good way. If you feel that Diablo III dissapointed you, this game is for you.
  8. TiredAlfred
    Jan 1, 2022
    8
    Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. They're a small independ
  9. JaDm
    May 31, 2022
    8
    An interesting game with constant development. I return to the game from time to time. There are flaws in the game, but in its genre the best.
  10. Schmood
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    This game is incredible! It is what Diablo never will be. You never get this much content in a Free to Play game!!
  11. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    9
    One of the best diablo clones ever. The best thing? It's free! So have a fun weekend sometimes.
  12. Kwei
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    In times like these be sure to give thanks to companies that still treat you with respect.
  13. jibletnave
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    the best arpg ever made. period. diablo was the goat and has been dethroned. maybe diablo 4 can save what blizzard has straight up killed, but I dont think poe is going anywhere anytime soon. diablo immortal isnt a good sign for what is to come lmao
  14. PaintMaster
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Simply best ARPG on market by far.
    Pros:
    - Its free. - You might need to spend 20-30$ to play comfortably, not necessary for first few hundred hours, depends. - P2W doesnt exist. - Basically infine amount of possibilities to make your own unique build/character. - A LOT of all kinds of different content, tons of bosses and other stuff. - Most advanced crafting system ive ever seen    Simply best ARPG on market by far.
    Pros:
    - Its free.
    - You might need to spend 20-30$ to play comfortably, not necessary for first few hundred hours, depends.
    - P2W doesnt exist.
    - Basically infine amount of possibilities to make your own unique build/character.
    - A LOT of all kinds of different content, tons of bosses and other stuff.
    - Most advanced crafting system ive ever seen so far.
    - No gold, currency = crafting materials.
    - Very high replayability, because of whole new expansion every 3 months.
    Cons:
    - Addictive.
    - Trading is not that comfortable, you have to use trade website to do trading, no ingame market or auction.
    - Sometimes your screen is overloaded with all kinds of spells so you cant see anything, depends on your build totally.    … Expand
  15. Diepferd
    Oct 17, 2013
    10
    Probably the best ARPG out there, and its FTP. With 6(soon 7) classes, an enormous skill tree, customization of skills beyond anything I have ever encountered( even though this is first noticeable late-game) and a world so intriguing this is worth every second of your playtime. With constant Patches, Yearly Expansions(they promised) and multiple leagues with different game modes andProbably the best ARPG out there, and its FTP. With 6(soon 7) classes, an enormous skill tree, customization of skills beyond anything I have ever encountered( even though this is first noticeable late-game) and a world so intriguing this is worth every second of your playtime. With constant Patches, Yearly Expansions(they promised) and multiple leagues with different game modes and lengths, this is a game that never gets boring, if you choose to explore it and what it has to offer. And if you just want to chill in the Standard League this is challenging in it self, because Path of Exile is not a game for the weak-minded, this is a hard, brutal game that will test you and punish you when you fail.
    Grinding Gear Gaming has shown the world how games should be made; with the pure intention to make an awesome game and they have succeeded. They listen to they community as most Indie game developers but they lash out a game so much better, challenging and interesting than most AAA+ games.    … Expand
  16. tuckc89
    Oct 24, 2013
    10
    This is the true "Diablo 3". Brings back great memories of the way an ARPG should be. Geat loot system, AMAZING skill system, the MOST diverse skill tree you will ever see in a game. No two build will be exactly the same. Community is the best I have seen in any F2P game.
  17. bamicee
    Apr 15, 2014
    8
    I absolutely love the skill tree aspect of the game which gives it incredible individuality, yet as i play more and more it feels lacking in attachment, that may just be me. Yet for someone looking for a game that is free to play and great for an RPG fix this is for you.
  18. Destr0minate
    Oct 20, 2013
    10
    By far THE best ARPG game I have ever played! The game specializes in the utmost advanced character customization in any game I have ever played. The game has the best elements from practically every ARPG on the market today. The development team is 2nd to none, Grinding Gears Games out does themselves each and every day. Their community support and interaction is unbelievable. ThisBy far THE best ARPG game I have ever played! The game specializes in the utmost advanced character customization in any game I have ever played. The game has the best elements from practically every ARPG on the market today. The development team is 2nd to none, Grinding Gears Games out does themselves each and every day. Their community support and interaction is unbelievable. This game is a must play for anyone interested in a loot based ARPG that is willing to invest some time into learning the ropes. It can be a bit overwhelming for new players, but the community that plays is more than willing to help anyone get over the hurdles associated with beginning the game. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!… Expand
  19. Lambo442
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Three weeks has passed since I started playing POE and I'm still asking myself 'is this really free?' This is a slick, in depth title with hugely customizable characters that offer an endless amount of play styles. It really is everything you could ever want out of game of this genre, especially seeing as it's online and has a pretty good community of hardcore gamers. There are also a shedThree weeks has passed since I started playing POE and I'm still asking myself 'is this really free?' This is a slick, in depth title with hugely customizable characters that offer an endless amount of play styles. It really is everything you could ever want out of game of this genre, especially seeing as it's online and has a pretty good community of hardcore gamers. There are also a shed load of competitions and events which mean that playing online always easy and rewarding. I haven't played Diablo 3 yet but it's going to have a tough job beating this.… Expand
  20. Timeofwoof
    Oct 24, 2013
    10
    This is what Diablo 3 should have been, geared towards PC gamers, with fun upgrades and a dynamic skill tree. perfect for any one who still had LoD on the PC and is looking for something new to play.
  21. duyminh211
    Oct 24, 2013
    10
    Game is holy good for D2 fans. If you like endless character customizations, uniques that actually mean something, actual pvp and a grueling, challenging gameplay, this game IS for you.
  22. Jerot
    Jun 6, 2014
    9
    With tons of ARPGs active these days it can be difficult to stand out, but Grinding Gear Games does a very good job in making a unique play experience.

    The Positive: A bartering currency system that doubles as a crafting system is a great idea. Vendors can be used to set a maximum/minimum value of currency exchange. (if you can vendor 1X for 2Y then Y isn't ever going to inflate higher    With tons of ARPGs active these days it can be difficult to stand out, but Grinding Gear Games does a very good job in making a unique play experience.

    The Positive:
    A bartering currency system that doubles as a crafting system is a great idea. Vendors can be used to set a maximum/minimum value of currency exchange. (if you can vendor 1X for 2Y then Y isn't ever going to inflate higher then X) I for one never really like the idea of digital "gold/platinum/credits/gems/etc", if you aren't a trader then you just need them to fill currency sinks and it can feel grind-y without adding anything to game play. Adding a value to the currency beyond what an NPC or Player will give you for it makes spending or using it a more meaningful interaction.

    New 4 month leagues with different rule sets for standard and hardcore always bring back players and keep things interesting. In addition to testing new features and additions to be added to permanent leagues.

    Races are a very unique and fun take on the traditional ladder system, often vastly changing the play experience and offering some nice rewards for people willing to put in the effort.

    The amount of customization for builds and skill choices is simply unrivaled. There are some builds that are more popular/easier to use and not everything is suited well to endgame content. But there is absolutely no one who has "done it all"

    The Negative:
    Due to the developers preference in game play mechanics the net code suffers a bit. Stuttering and de-syncing are common enough its not unusual for most players to use a /OOS (Out Of Sync) macro to make sure the play experience isn't interrupted by a disagreement between client and server, which could potentially endanger hundreds of hours of hard work on a hardcore character.

    Races as mentioned are a super fun experience I would recommend anyone who wishes to play this game try at some point, but sometimes are few and far between. Especially if you wish to participate in a particular rule set that doesn't make the rotation as often. Hopefully this will be alleviated somewhat when they introduce player run "paid" custom leagues.

    New players are often overwhelmed with decisions on how to build their character. The community has done a lot to alleviate this with build forums, dedicated build websites, and even GGG having a build of the week segment. Ultimately though, this isn't a game you can fully enjoy as a fresh player by sitting down and throwing skill points around willy-nilly. You have to be willing to sacrifice several characters of trial and error to see what is viable or put in the time to research a build before hand (Which I would recommend)

    A lot of people experience burn out after creating many characters and playing through the story several times. It isn't an issue for everybody, I had experienced this somewhat after rolling nearly 30 characters and getting some into map content (endgame). I will say that new content like in Ambush with strongboxes guarded by more enemies but containing valuable loot (some times) and Invasion with its increased mob variety and extra hard additional bosses on every map certainly did a lot to fix that issue for me. They also had a charity race which included both and many people actually had so much fun doing it the regular game became boring when it ended and they are waiting for the new 4 month leagues to start.    … Expand
  23. miektwo
    Oct 25, 2013
    10
    Pros
    Free to play with no pay to win
    game will keep you entertained for months, with weekly added features
    Devs are very vocal to the community
    Great immersion and depth

    Cons :
    Legacy items have ruined standard/hardcore forever
    Devs dont listen to the overwhelming feedback of certain things (see above)
    Desync lag on certain skills
    Takes all your life

    Great game regardless
  24. SantyproxD
    May 4, 2014
    10
    La verdad no soy un amante de los rpg pero este juego me a gustado muchisimo Unos graficos bastante buenos una jugabilidad tambien muy buena personalizacion de personajes y ese pequeño toque de mundo abierto que tiene lo hace muy bueno Ami me gusto mucho.
  25. kyzcreig
    Oct 24, 2013
    10
    At first glance, this is the Mecca of ARPGs, with its dark, sombre mood and unforgiving game systems. You will almost certainly have a good time leveling up with your friends. Then you reach endgame.

    PoE's map system, which is supposed to reduce the apparent repetitiveness of running the same high-end area over and over again (as in most other ARPGs), is prohibitively costly in terms of    At first glance, this is the Mecca of ARPGs, with its dark, sombre mood and unforgiving game systems. You will almost certainly have a good time leveling up with your friends. Then you reach endgame.

    PoE's map system, which is supposed to reduce the apparent repetitiveness of running the same high-end area over and over again (as in most other ARPGs), is prohibitively costly in terms of in-game currency for anyone but the most dedicated mapping groups. Solo players sadly get completely shafted and are forced to run the same story areas over and over again. Why they couldn't have a less rewarding, free tier of soloing maps is beyond me.

    The worst however, is the combat. It is complex, but almost entirely passive; once your skill-tree (or skill-forest as it is more widely known) is in order, the game is little more than a mindless click-fest. This is actually probably a good thing because the game's netcode is so egregious that anything requiring the tiniest bit of finesse can send you into a rage: there's nothing quite like getting one-shot by a boss's mace half a screen away. The developers claim that the problematic netcode is a result of their commitment to minimize the effects of bots and other undesirables, which is laudable, but one has to wonder if in the end it was worth it.

    You may also get turned off by the extreme reliance on trading that is a consequence of the frustratingly unrewarding item drops and PoE's annoyingly random orb system (they function as a sort of consumable currency, as there is no gold in this game).

    I award the game 6 points because it is pleasant enough to play through the story once. It is remarkably bug-free for a game with such complex systems and, save for the wonky netcode, you shouldn't have any headaches. It's free, so there is no reason not to give it a try if you're not bandwidth-capped.    … Expand
  26. mastercard
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    Absolutely smashing game. I will play many hours of PoE.
    OE is the deepest aRPG slasher ever made. It uses some tested ideas while introducing highly innovative systems and end-game mechanics. To put it straight
    Path of Exile is AAA+ game FREE of charge. No pay to win. Grind to win!
  27. Tridus
    Oct 23, 2013
    8
    Game is fun, the skill systems are highly interesting, and they even did free to play right, without any of the pay to win BS. Definitely worth playing.
  28. chrisstorrer
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    Path of Exile is the first ARPG/Hack n' Slash I have loved since Diablo II. The game is free, which is in-frakkin-credible once you realize you've been playing for 7 months straight. I played it in beta and saw it change over time and I am in love with the final product! Thank you Grinding Gear! If you're looking for a game to tide you over until the D3 expansion, play this POE and you'llPath of Exile is the first ARPG/Hack n' Slash I have loved since Diablo II. The game is free, which is in-frakkin-credible once you realize you've been playing for 7 months straight. I played it in beta and saw it change over time and I am in love with the final product! Thank you Grinding Gear! If you're looking for a game to tide you over until the D3 expansion, play this POE and you'll be like, "Diablo-who?"… Expand
  29. Shauncenlos
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    If you liked D2, you will love Path of Exile! It's free to play, it's NOT possible to buy gameplay advantages, it has no ingame currency (it's all about farming, crafting modifying, trading), and the skill system is extremely unique and extensive (passive skill tree with ~1350 skills, lots of skill gems and support gems that works together). This game gives you quite no limits to yourIf you liked D2, you will love Path of Exile! It's free to play, it's NOT possible to buy gameplay advantages, it has no ingame currency (it's all about farming, crafting modifying, trading), and the skill system is extremely unique and extensive (passive skill tree with ~1350 skills, lots of skill gems and support gems that works together). This game gives you quite no limits to your creativity for interesting builds and therefore guarantees exciting gameplay. 10/10… Expand
  30. FNBosquim
    Oct 15, 2017
    9
    Nota: 9/10

    Este jogo me surpreendeu, baixei o Path of Exile só pq era grátis, mas fui jogando e gostei. O que chamou a atenção, além das habilidades muito bem ambientadas, foi a forma de poderes (ataques e defesas) que não tinha visto em nenhum outro RPG. O jogo possui muito mais que aparenta. Eu precisei estudar tutorias para conhecer forma de criar itens, drops e até técnicas para    Nota: 9/10

    Este jogo me surpreendeu, baixei o Path of Exile só pq era grátis, mas fui jogando e gostei.
    O que chamou a atenção, além das habilidades muito bem ambientadas, foi a forma de poderes (ataques e defesas) que não tinha visto em nenhum outro RPG. O jogo possui muito mais que aparenta. Eu precisei estudar tutorias para conhecer forma de criar itens, drops e até técnicas para cada ocasião. vale a pena conferir e game.

    Contra:
    Conseguir um SET (armadura / equipamentos) é muito difícil, não só pelos atributos, mas precisa ter os encaixes certos para colocar os benditos poderes que tinha comentado logo acima. Quando nós acha um item bom, aqueles itens que se encontra 1 só por dia, nós se depara que tal item não vai servir para o personagem, podendo guardá-lo para usar em outro personagem ou jogar fora... isso mesmo, joga fora pois trocar algo é muito complicado. A falta de um mercado é a reclamação mais expressiva.
    Outra coisa que quero comentar é o preço de itens e customização de jogo vendido que são absurdamente caras. Queria comprar espaço no baú, para guardar mais coisas, mas para isso eu precisa desembolsar R$ 150,00... o_O. Nem vou falar o preço para comprar um set completo no jogo.    … Expand
  31. ugura
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    best free to play game, better of all diablo 3 clones, and diablo 3 worster then this game.

    realy free, blood and gore, and nice music and story, im not disapointed
  32. fredhacker4
    Oct 4, 2013
    10
    If you like anything that you enjoy, you probably want to give Path of Exile a try.

    It's free to play so there's nothing to lose, and there are countless hours of engaging gameplay. It's in the ARPG genre, and many call it the "spiritual successor" of Diablo 2 (I'm one of them). It really does well the things that Blizzard did well with the first two Diablo games, and expands on it in    If you like anything that you enjoy, you probably want to give Path of Exile a try.

    It's free to play so there's nothing to lose, and there are countless hours of engaging gameplay. It's in the ARPG genre, and many call it the "spiritual successor" of Diablo 2 (I'm one of them). It really does well the things that Blizzard did well with the first two Diablo games, and expands on it in its own unique way. The gameplay is just as addicting as other ARPGs, but because of the itemization, economy and skill system it's ultimately more rewarding. In Diablo 3 for example the gameplay was wonderfully engaging but ultimately not rewarding enough on account of the itemization system and level cap. In PoE the gameplay is just as fun (if not more) and the excitement of the loot explosion and the level ding NEVER get old.

    My only advise would be this: if you do try it out (and you should) don't make any final judgments before you hit level 20. That's where you start getting out of the basics of the game and start building your character.    … Expand
  33. krapulito
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    Path of Exile is a stunning game, one of the most accomplished entirely free game out there.
    It might seemed a little complex at first, but once you understand the mechanism and the complexity of the gameplay it is a tremendous experience.
    The nice POE community will always be here to help refine your build or answer your questions if you have troubles. There are updates on a weekly    Path of Exile is a stunning game, one of the most accomplished entirely free game out there.
    It might seemed a little complex at first, but once you understand the mechanism and the complexity of the gameplay it is a tremendous experience.
    The nice POE community will always be here to help refine your build or answer your questions if you have troubles.
    There are updates on a weekly basis adding legendaries, skills and correcting bugs.
    And then there are the races with ladder and prices (150 races of all kind/season), the 4month league, the maps (endgame content), so much to do that even 1000 hours couldn't be enough to do it all!

    Path of Exile is awesome, don't miss it!    … Expand
  34. LordHawks
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    If you're a fan of ARPGs like me then you'll really enjoy this game. The game mechanics, leveling system, passive tree, and gem system is a huge breath of fresh air. The only thing I'm still getting used to is the currency system, but that comes with time, and a couple of YouTube videos, I guess. I'm glad the story has a gap (film term) because I really feel like I've been exiled and IIf you're a fan of ARPGs like me then you'll really enjoy this game. The game mechanics, leveling system, passive tree, and gem system is a huge breath of fresh air. The only thing I'm still getting used to is the currency system, but that comes with time, and a couple of YouTube videos, I guess. I'm glad the story has a gap (film term) because I really feel like I've been exiled and I have no idea what's going on. The story is not predictable for me. Graphics and music are awesome - diggin' the grittiness. Also, I think this is the only free to play I've actually enjoyed. I feel bad this is free because it's really good.… Expand
  35. JLK88
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    There have been ARPGs that charge a full retail price of $40 that don't come close to the quality of Path of Exile. If you like Diablo and other Hack n Slashers, look no further. I honestly would vote this as the closest competitor to Diablo since Diablo's release.
  36. BadluckBeast
    May 30, 2014
    9
    Great, deep action RPG marred by netcode issues. Pure free to play without any pay to win elements, and race and league events serve both as a testing ground for new features and a way to keep the game fresh. Well worth checking out.
  37. smilzoboboz
    Nov 3, 2014
    8
    This game has average graphic, average sound quite bad story and GODLY gameplay.
    By that I mean that the gameplay is SO good that you forget anything about story, graphic or anything else.
    The game takes diablo 2 key features and expands them creating a unique gameplay with almost infinite possibilities. The setting (world, skill, characters) is dark and scary and this, combined with    This game has average graphic, average sound quite bad story and GODLY gameplay.
    By that I mean that the gameplay is SO good that you forget anything about story, graphic or anything else.

    The game takes diablo 2 key features and expands them creating a unique gameplay with almost infinite possibilities. The setting (world, skill, characters) is dark and scary and this, combined with the actual fear of dying, gives a unique experience.

    Sadly desync is "part of the game", you have to take desync in consideration while slashing mob hordes because if you don't, you probably end up dead.
    Graphic is not an eye candy like most commercial games but I won't say there's any impact on enjoyment.
    About game's music I have to say only a few background music themes are good, most of them are not really enjoyable (unlike Diablo II for example). I wrote myself an utility that replaces most game's musics with Diablo I / Diablo II ones and it was awesome, almost another game.

    Finally, the game is free to play and not pay to win, there are no boost microtransactions, only visual effects. Game support is fast and precise.

    So, just be careful, this game is addicting, a lot.    … Expand
  38. APCY
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    One of the best games I ever played. This have has everything that diablo 3 didn't have. Starting from huge passive tree there you can build your character in any way you want , interesting and unique currency system and finishing with end game content which is by the way most awsome thing I ever seen.
  39. Rakim84
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Probably the best free game ever produced, definitely the best free game I've played. It is also in the top-tier as far as Action-RPG or Hack n Slash titles go along with the Diablo franchise, Torchlight, and Sacred.
  40. Brodde
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    Great game. Fresh new ideas for the ARPG genre, lots of game play. Grinding gear Games seems to listen to the player community, and the development is very active. Racing and season rewards are great.

    Its too good for a F2P game. But it is not completely perfect. There are some lag and desync issues still.
  41. MarcMrine
    Nov 8, 2014
    8
    BEST ARPG ever made:
    1. Insane character development, can start with a witch ending with whatever you want according the path you decide trough a configurable active skills, support, and... look at that passive skill tree! Is a damned constellation!
    2. Cleaver economy based on barter in which there is no such thing as inflation like the "gold base " economy in most games, you trade with    BEST ARPG ever made:
    1. Insane character development, can start with a witch ending with whatever you want according the path you decide trough a configurable active skills, support, and... look at that passive skill tree! Is a damned constellation!
    2. Cleaver economy based on barter in which there is no such thing as inflation like the "gold base " economy in most games, you trade with currency that are useful to most things in game, so currency preserves it value.
    3. Useful craft: one of the few online games in which crafting is useful! Yes, you will be at maximum level and still using that nice armor you've crafted at very low level (that is what makes currency be worth).
    4. Useful common drops, same as described above: crafting made yellow items almost as useful as legendary even at higher levels.
    5. A fair learning difficulty curve that forces you to be constantly developing your character to progress. Even with high level characters "carrying you", can't beat the game without an idea of your goals.
    6. Not Pay 2 Win. Unlike most "so called F2P" games, this is 100% free and 24 characters per account. With micro transactions you'll be able to buy only aesthetical complements or more space to inventory.
    7. The deeper environment in the straight line with Diablo 2. You will feel fear in one occasion, guaranteed.

    Except for one point:
    8. The only whim I have is that is only online. This game would be awesome offline to play without lag and even better to have mods...

    So this game is ALMOST perfect, only the unfair "DRM online MMO system" is why I can't give it a 10, I cannot fully enjoy a game that I don't own, for example, servers of Sacred, Dungeon Siege or Titan Quest was shutdown long ago but I still playing those incredibly ARPGs and with mods! I don't know how much this game would be available and that bothers me in direct proportion to what I like it...    … Expand
  42. Slipper
    Nov 28, 2013
    9
    Played for some time and loved it all the way. This free game is a must play for everyone. Invite your friends and start slashing. Very complex skill upgrade, many ways to upgrade your character, not very hardware demanding i even played on single processor core machine Thumbs up My score 9 why not 10. Well, sometimes is very repetitive.
  43. Pheo112
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    This game is a better successor to D2 than D3 was.

    Pros: The bartering-currency system, interesting skill tree, free to play, not pay to win, lots of new content every ~6 months.
    Cons: Horrible desyncing issues, poorly optimized
  44. kirstu
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    I wish I could dish out 10's, but I can't.

    In a perfect world I would be totally content with the content of this game. Of course I am not. But hey. Bluntly. There is no 10. People play a lot of games and they either enjoy them a great deal, or they do not. I have enjoyed this game for a better portion of a thousand hours. Path of Exile is, in all honesty, the Diablo 3 we were    I wish I could dish out 10's, but I can't.

    In a perfect world I would be totally content with the content of this game. Of course I am not.

    But hey. Bluntly. There is no 10. People play a lot of games and they either enjoy them a great deal, or they do not. I have enjoyed this game for a better portion of a thousand hours.

    Path of Exile is, in all honesty, the Diablo 3 we were waiting for. It reinvigorates the whole genre by introducing a plethora, almost sickeningly a though through set, of game mechanics that will suck the player in to the wicked and, oh so twisted, world of Wraeclast.

    The game introduces a marvelous blend of old and new, in a way that you would really expect on the basis of an older game such as Diablo 2.

    However, the game is quite complicated to say the least, and it can prove to be fatal to a newcomer. But still we would not have it any other way. It is simply worth the time investment. The more you learn, the more you get into the gist of it.

    I really cannot recall a day in the last two years where I did not at some point contemplate some cool build that I would really want to try out.

    Do watch out. It is addictive and good.

    One word: Bravo.    … Expand
  45. Vamrem
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Path of Exile is just how Diablo 3 would be if its original team would made it, accepting the lack of the offline mode and all what it implies (since play whenever you want to have mods), but neither Diablo 3 have it, right? The fact is that this game is best than Diablo 3 in each feature: dark gothic ambient with realistic adult graphics; a fair rewarding loot system; bigger and randomlyPath of Exile is just how Diablo 3 would be if its original team would made it, accepting the lack of the offline mode and all what it implies (since play whenever you want to have mods), but neither Diablo 3 have it, right? The fact is that this game is best than Diablo 3 in each feature: dark gothic ambient with realistic adult graphics; a fair rewarding loot system; bigger and randomly generated maps; 7 epic characters absurdly customizable by an endless constellation of passives and exchangeable actives; a worthy crafting system leading barter as the only economic system in which there is no money! To resume, each feature feels as the real evolution of Diablo 2 in straight opposite way from Diablo 3, all of this in a true free game... Are you still reading? Go for this masterpiece and if you like it buy some stupid cosmetic to contribute to a well thought ARPG!… Expand
  46. Vidicus
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    A true isometric RPG. Fans of the Diablo series will find much to like in Path of Exile (PoE). A vast skill tree, unique armors and weapons, a great gem system, and the ability to play without paying.... all combine to make this a great game. Stop reading this review and go download PoE now.
  47. PeteyB
    Nov 25, 2014
    8
    This is... a stunning game! Really. Great climate, fantastic graphic (yep, for me it is, cause it fits AWESOME this title) and a lot of stuff to learn, discover. The truly Diablo's 2 child. But with more complex skill tree, more complex items system... more complex everything! And with the same dark climate. Even darker than Diablo's one. I felt in love with this game and can't stop playing.
  48. 21grams
    Dec 14, 2014
    9
    I spent with this game probably nearly 1000hours already and I must say it's best in genre right now. So short review:

    Cons: - Server-client communication is one of the worst I've seen, there is desync issue and it's the first thing you need to learn, how to play around it and minimize it. Pros: - fair f2p (only cosmetic microtransactions) - advanced mechanics with huge passive tree    I spent with this game probably nearly 1000hours already and I must say it's best in genre right now. So short review:

    Cons: - Server-client communication is one of the worst I've seen, there is desync issue and it's the first thing you need to learn, how to play around it and minimize it.

    Pros: - fair f2p (only cosmetic microtransactions) - advanced mechanics with huge passive tree and skill gems with altering gems (called support gems) bring lots of builds and combinations so you always can play something new
    - a gameplay with learning curve, where you have to adapt to certain mobs and bosses by knowing mechanincs. Each mob has unique abilities as well as randomly added mods, so you can never be sure what you will encounter, you see mods of a mob - you need to instantly react accordingly.
    - end-game randomized difficulty zones (called maps with mods which increase difficulty, but also reward)
    - good seasons system (leagues and races)
    - frequent content updates (zones, events, skills, unique items)
    - interesting itemization, especially unique items which are very build defining in most cases.
    - interesting currency system (barter system) - it's currency and crafting tool at the same time
    - good crafting system after recent addition of forsaken masters.

    Overall, desync is the only real issue, but can learn how to reduce it and make less frequent and you can enjoy depth of this game    … Expand
  49. aGriO
    May 22, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best "Diablo like" games. Even better than Diablo III. Is just an incredible experience, and a really deep game. and for sure... its FREE TO PLAY. Nice work GGG!
  50. ofarukkalkan
    Jul 18, 2015
    10
    A-RPG oyun türünün en iyi örneklerinden birisi... Rakiplerinden (Torchlight-Titan Quest - ... ) önde olduğu taraf, ücretsiz online olması ve Diablo`nun tarzına çok yakın olması.
    Bazıları oyunda bağlantı sorunları var diye eleştiriyorlar ama PvP veya PvE esnasında oynanabilirliği etkileyecek bir sorun yok. Bu şekilde eleştiren gitsin Blizzard`ı da eleştirsin o zaman... Tamamen ücretsiz bir    A-RPG oyun türünün en iyi örneklerinden birisi... Rakiplerinden (Torchlight-Titan Quest - ... ) önde olduğu taraf, ücretsiz online olması ve Diablo`nun tarzına çok yakın olması.
    Bazıları oyunda bağlantı sorunları var diye eleştiriyorlar ama PvP veya PvE esnasında oynanabilirliği etkileyecek bir sorun yok. Bu şekilde eleştiren gitsin Blizzard`ı da eleştirsin o zaman... Tamamen ücretsiz bir oyun ve hiç bir şekilde "pay to win" olmayacak. Bu yüzden bile küçük sorunlarına katlanılabilir.    … Expand
  51. Juli01223
    Apr 28, 2021
    9
    Gostei mais que diablo 3.PoE é um excelente RPG muito complexo e cheio de opções pra fazer sua build.Sempre recebendo novas atualizações e novo conteúdo,Com quase 200 horas posso dizer q sei quase o necessário,ainda tenho muito a aprender sobre quais itens são realmente valiosos,gemas e etc,pois o jogo é muito complexo.

    Prós: Jogabilidade boa Trilha sonora boa Totalmente grátis    Gostei mais que diablo 3.PoE é um excelente RPG muito complexo e cheio de opções pra fazer sua build.Sempre recebendo novas atualizações e novo conteúdo,Com quase 200 horas posso dizer q sei quase o necessário,ainda tenho muito a aprender sobre quais itens são realmente valiosos,gemas e etc,pois o jogo é muito complexo.

    Prós:
    Jogabilidade boa
    Trilha sonora boa
    Totalmente grátis
    Comunidade boa

    Contras:
    Quedas de fps em algumas partes dos mapas mesmo tendo um hardware muito superior ao dos requisitos mínimos,melhorou bastante depois da ultima atualização,mas ainda vejo gente reclamando.

    Path of exile é com certeza um dos rpgs que eu mais gostei.    … Expand
  52. elefsar
    May 6, 2021
    9
    Çok iyi oyun. arpg'nin yeni standartlarını oluşturmuş. Ben çok geç başladım ama güzel sardı.
  53. Kamchatskuy
    Jul 15, 2022
    9
    Невероятно сложная игра для новичков. Прям ******.
    НО! Если вы сможете перетерпеть и разобраться, то это лучший диаблоид из ныне существующих.
  54. CptnKR4KEN
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    A phenomenal action RPG that has proved to be so much more than the "Diablo" clone that many accuse it of being. Path of Exile rewards you for learning its intricate systems and diverse combat systems with consistently enjoyable gameplay that will carry you through infinite playthroughs! How is this game free!?
  55. Udaff
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    There are too many things that ruin the game:

    1.Trading: No trading system, items are offered via trade chat (about 100 per minute). Impossible to compare offers for a single item you are looking for. Furthermore, about 95% of these items are pure junk and overpriced. 2. Leveling: Leveling up a character becomes boring if you have to repeat the same areas 3 times before you    There are too many things that ruin the game:

    1.Trading:

    No trading system, items are offered via trade chat (about 100 per minute). Impossible to compare offers for a single item you are looking for. Furthermore, about 95% of these items are pure junk and overpriced.

    2. Leveling:

    Leveling up a character becomes boring if you have to repeat the same areas 3 times before you attempt what they call "end-game content".

    3. End game and rewards:

    That is running maps (with map levels from 66 up to 79) with a Bossmonster at the end of the map.That looks fine because we all know that Bossmonsters hold special rewards like cool Uniques or currency or even more maps. In fact, they drop crap. I ran lvl 77-78 maps with a guildmate who had an 400% increased chance to get rarer items for almost a week and got nothing valuable.

    4. Partying:

    see performance and technical issues

    5. Performance and technical issues:

    There are too many things ruining gameplay and have not been adressed as of now, one of the worst is desync. Loosing hours of playtime you have spend because your character dies and suffers a 10% XP penalty becaus the servers loose the exact position of your character and sends you back to a place where you had been a few seconds before isn't really fun. The official game forum is full of players complaining exactly this. And now, something funny: GGG declares this as a feature to prevent cheating.

    Partying sounds like fun, if you like dia-shows.Too many skills and character builds cause even high-end computers to drop down to a few frames when playing in a group.
    The last mini expansion "The Forsaken Masters" made it even worse.With this expansion players can have their own personal hideout, a place to rest or sort things in your stash, nothing special because this hideout is only a small tileset with a few objects like bricks or a wall or a few trees. Guess what happens to your framerate when entering your or other players hideout? But hey........you can
    decorate your personal hideout with hundreds of objects (of course you can buy them from GGG, but there are also free ones)....guess again what happens to your framerate and loading time ?
    I forgot weather effects. Yes, weather effects have been implemented to more and more areas over the last months although many players complain about framedrops in these areas.Instead of adding a chance to turn weather effects off via the options menue, they add even more.
    Opening the box....surprise, surprise......whats in the box? While running around you may find kind of a chest box, called strongbox.Introduced in the "Ambush league" a few months ago, you'll get ambushed by monsters when opening these boxes.Sounds funny, but.............many computers freeze for 1-2 secs while the game is loading the monsters. Click the Resurrect button and take the 10% XP penalty.    … Expand
  56. hjikqfbiuqdbiqw
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    PoE is easily the best arpg on the modern market. After the latest new AAA releases, its position just got stronger.
    You can try Titan Quest, Torchlight, Grim Dawn, D4, but none of it will even come close to the huge content PoE has as well as the most important things: Itemization, builds, progression and endgame content.
    This is a arpg for life.
  57. KillSpawn
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Od dziecka byłem fanem Diablo o gier z tego gatunku ale to co dostałem w PoE przerosło moje oczekiwania. Gra dla początkującego gracza jest bardzo trudna i wymagająca a zarazem niezwykle satysfakcjonująca. Ogrom możliwości i mechanik a zarazem system lig to coś z czego inni twórcy powinni brać przykład.
  58. NLForkNL
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Absolute beauty this one. Not even Metacritic can silence me here. Get wrecked.
  59. Nevez
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    + Replayable
    + Constant learning
    + Free
    + Passionate devs

    - Toxic community
    - Some nerfs may feel unwarranted at times
    - May be too complicated for new players.
  60. TandarenZ
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Best ARPG on the market for years. PoE 2 will be much better than Diablo 4 too and still hold the #1 spot for sure. A downside is that if you want to push the game to its limits you have to use 3rd party sites/software/sources for information and stuff but I guess if you are that type of hardcore gamer it won't be a big deal anyway. Free to play makes it with no barrier of entry, open forBest ARPG on the market for years. PoE 2 will be much better than Diablo 4 too and still hold the #1 spot for sure. A downside is that if you want to push the game to its limits you have to use 3rd party sites/software/sources for information and stuff but I guess if you are that type of hardcore gamer it won't be a big deal anyway. Free to play makes it with no barrier of entry, open for anyone to try out.… Expand
  61. JayBarbar
    Aug 2, 2023
    9
    One of the best ARPGs out there, a must try. It has a large learning curve but if you’re okay with skill trees, you will be fine.
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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. RPGamer
    May 9, 2014
    100
    Grinding Gear Games has created something special here, and given it gratis to the world.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 11, 2014
    88
    Hack & slash games are addictive because they follow a simple formula: kill, kill and kill some more. Path of Exile is no different in this regard. During your quest in the perilous continent of Wraeclast you need to slay thousands and thousands of monsters but it never gets boring because there are a plenty of fresh ideas like the very vast skill system and barter-based economy that differentiate it from other similar games. But it's not a perfect game. The story is weak and the difficulty level is too low in the beginning. [Dec 2013]
  3. PC Gamer
    Jan 13, 2014
    84
    An exceptionally generous free-to-play action-rPG. What it lacks in punch it makes up for in depth and value for money.
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