Torchlight II

 Switch
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 60
  3. Negative: 4 out of 60

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  1. JanterX
    Sep 28, 2019
    6
    The game itself is exactly what you expect, Its the same as the PC version and plays great, I noticed only minimal framerate drops throughout my 8 hours played thus far. The reworked controls for the switch buttons is great and easy to learn. However there are some issues that have been present since day one. Sometimes The game will kick you out of single player for no reason stating aThe game itself is exactly what you expect, Its the same as the PC version and plays great, I noticed only minimal framerate drops throughout my 8 hours played thus far. The reworked controls for the switch buttons is great and easy to learn. However there are some issues that have been present since day one. Sometimes The game will kick you out of single player for no reason stating a connection error. this also happens when leaving the game idle for about 4-5 minutes, This means the game is not so easy to just pick up and play if you wanna go do something else. Your switch screen can be on and if you dont input anything on the controls for 4-5 minutes it kicks you to the main menu for no reason and this is in single player mode. The developers have stated that this is being patched, So I will update my review if the patch is implemented.

    PROS

    - Fun gameplay
    - Easy controls
    - Lots of content for the money
    - Easy for new ARGP fans

    CONS

    - Framerate can slow down in large battles
    - Game kicks you out of single player sessions if you stay idle for too long    … Expand
  2. roastbeast420
    Sep 4, 2019
    5
    WAIT TO PURCHASE!! I was a big fan of Torchlight 2 on PC and was very much looking forward to the console port. Unfortunately I invested into a very buggy release. On the Switch there are a ton of very obvious bugs that should have been caught during testing and fixed before release. Too many to list for a review, but you can visit /Torchlight on Reddit to see what they are. Some - if youWAIT TO PURCHASE!! I was a big fan of Torchlight 2 on PC and was very much looking forward to the console port. Unfortunately I invested into a very buggy release. On the Switch there are a ton of very obvious bugs that should have been caught during testing and fixed before release. Too many to list for a review, but you can visit /Torchlight on Reddit to see what they are. Some - if you happen to experience them - are game breaking or can mess up the build of your character if you are not paying attention (one in particular displays the wrong description for your stats when you are assigning stat points after you level up - so if you think you are assigning a point to dexterity you might be assigning it to vitality. Pay attention instead to the icon itself). Also, there seems to be some key game play features that are missing, such as weapons switch and pet health/leveling up. The game play omissions WERE NOT SHARED by the developer of publisher. NONE of the "official reviews" have delved into the bugs or missing features. Hopefully what's buggy and missing will be patched/added back in via an update. If so, I will update my review accordingly.

    Now, if you are completely new to the Torchlight series, then you should find this game quite enjoyable if you like the loot ARPG genre. That is, Gauntlet like game play but with more special abilities to use and RPG elements to customizing your character. It's not as polished as Diablo 3, but the art style is charming, the animation is fluid, and the action elements are quite visceral. Compared to Diablo 3, your characters will actually swing their weapons and you can feel the impact of hits. The story isn't much to write home about but the main quests and side quests are fun for the sake of game play, loot and experimenting with your character build (as long as you don't experience a game breaking bug). Randomized maps keep the exploration fresh. The music is moody and gothic. You can even customize your pet with armor and fish that will morph your companion into different monsters. Although, since the stats of your pet seems to be missing (experience, level, health, mana and more), there doesn't seem to be much point in equipping your pet as there was in the PC version. Hopefully this will be added back in.

    If you are looking for a fun ARPG loot experience on Switch, then Torchlight 2 and Diablo 3 will be your top 2 choices. If you don't have Diablo 3, get Diablo 3 first. If you do have Diablo 3 already and are looking for a new but similar fix, then Torchlight 2 is a good alternative. However, with all the bugs and missing features, don't expect an accurate translation of the PC version. Whereas Diablo 3 felt like an enhanced version of the PC game when it was ported to console with added dodge roll and couch co-op, Torchlight 2 feels incomplete, like it was rushed for release due to missing game play features (that were not shared in anyway except for 6 player online co-op being reduced to 4 player online co-op on console) and various bugs. I personally regret jumping the gun on pre-purchasing just to get the additional pre-order pet and not waiting for user feedback on the release. Not to say that the game is not enjoyable, as there are players enjoying it! But Torchlight 2 on Switch is sub par port quality compared to previous work done by Panic Button. My recommendation - wait or invest into other games until bugs and missing features are fixed via updates.    … Expand
  3. Reecebuckle
    Sep 8, 2019
    7
    Disappointing because still no couch co-op or split screen feature unlike Diablo 3. Would've ranked much higher if I could've played this wonderful game with my friends.
  4. MisterMacys
    Feb 16, 2021
    6
    The UI is a complete regression from the excellent Torchlight 1 port for the Xbox 360. There's framerate issues, auto targeting issues, respec potion not added until a year later, gem combining not added until a year later. Was this game ported by Panic Button's C-team or something?

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#58 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#87 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 9, 2019
    80
    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. Whether you play alone or with friends, Torchlight II on the Switch is absolutely fun, and its low asking price makes it hard to resist even if you're knee-deep in similar titles.
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  2. FNintendo
    Nov 4, 2019
    80
    When the work on display is such a marvelous exercise in customization, exploration and combat and on top of that, even benefits from a top class conversion for the Nintendo Switch format, there's not much more to add other than an emphatic recommendation for players to get their hands on this work.
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  3. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 18, 2019
    80
    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.
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