Torchlight

 Xbox 360
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Level7.nu
    Apr 17, 2011
    70
    Well made Diablo clone that does almost everything right except bringing a co-op mode. Gets a little repetitive after a while.
  2. Eurogamer Sweden
    Mar 20, 2011
    70
    Despite originally being a PC game, Torchlight still manages to make the transition to Xbox 360 with pride. The frame rate is a bit rough, but apart from that it shines brightly and is well worth its asking price.
  3. Xbox World Australia
    Mar 15, 2011
    70
    Put all the flaws aside though, and you've got a very competent dungeon crawler that has been almost perfectly optimised for a console – and that's something I have to admire the developers for. Just don't expect to be playing this one with your friends.
  5. Vandal
    Mar 14, 2011
    70
    Torchlight is an interesting game that mixes action and RPG elements. It is addictive and entertaining, yet sometimes repetitive, but we expected more from this port, which lacks competitive and cooperative online play.
  6. Video Game Talk
    Mar 11, 2011
    70
    For $15, it's a bit steep for a dungeon crawler, but probably worth demoing on Xbox Live if you are fan of the PC version.
  7. Gamekult
    Mar 11, 2011
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  8. Metro GameCentral
    Mar 9, 2011
    70
    An expertly crafted clone that finally shows consoles owners what Diablo is all about. As long as you don't mind playing alone anyway.
  9. Gamer.no
    Apr 7, 2011
    60
    Torchlight does very little wrong, and is probably the most streamlined game in the genre. The problem is rather that the genre is getting more and more irrelevant itself. The game lacks DeathSpank's humor and Diablo's mystical universe, and is sadly reduced to a decent single player MMO.
  10. RPGamer
    Mar 8, 2011
    60
    Torchlight is an awkward game to assess. On one hand, the gameplay is a major disappointment in that it's worse than Diablo II in every way, but on the other hand it has no major flaws and, even for a hater of easy games like me, gets addicting once the Shadow Vault, an unending postgame dungeon whose enemies are tied to your level, becomes available.

Awards & Rankings

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#51 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
56
#56 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
66
#66 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 140
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 140
  3. Negative: 9 out of 140
  1. adventurer
    Mar 10, 2011
    10
    If you are looking for a well-constructed dungeon-crawler and RPG, the XBLA version of Torchlight is a great bargain (1200 points). It has aIf you are looking for a well-constructed dungeon-crawler and RPG, the XBLA version of Torchlight is a great bargain (1200 points). It has a few problems but consistently redeems itself -- this is a game made by people who love gaming and it shows!… Full Review »
  2. epitage
    Mar 9, 2011
    8
    If you love collecting loot and you want more Diablo but with different visuals, then this is the game for you. There is plenty of ways toIf you love collecting loot and you want more Diablo but with different visuals, then this is the game for you. There is plenty of ways to customize your character's abilities and combat is rewarding; even if repetitive at times.… Full Review »
  3. Limpert
    Mar 10, 2011
    4
    Why a gave a 4?

    Well i will copy the text I sent to the customer-support of runic-games. Hello, maybe I am just a single customer but as I    Why a gave a 4?

    Well i will copy the text I sent to the customer-support of runic-games. Hello,

    maybe I am just a single customer but as I read in a lot of forums you did two big mistakes with the xbox version of torchlight.

    1.) You totally screwed it up in a technical way. The Xbox can handle games like Gears of War 2 without major framerate issuses, but torchlight cant handle it? FAIL!

    2.) Your idea of saving up the multiplayer, especially coop, is strange. In my, and many other games opinion you did that on purpose to ensure that everybody wo thought "man, that is a really good game, but i wish there would have been online coop!" is eager to buy torchlight 2.

    Furthermore you kept the console gamers waiting for over 1 year and what did you finally gave them? A sloppy PC conversion with a acceptable UI. Thats all you have to offer for console gamers?

    You know what? I'll save the money for Torchlight 2 and spend it on Dungeon Hunter Alliance / Dungeon Siege 3 / Diablo 3. To satisfy my "coop-hunger" I'll play DIABLO 1 on PSX, because this game managed to implement a coop mode!    … Full Review »
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