Torchlight Xbox 360 Reviews

Alright folks, this is probably going to be my last round-up of Torchlight reviews following the action RPG’s debut on the Xbox 360. Hopefully these and the dozens of others we’ve posted about will help you decide if the title is worth your gaming dollars.

GameRevolution gives it a “B+”:

It’s extremely funny to jump back into this game even though, as I said in my review for the original Torchlight, that it’d be a nice hold ’til Diablo III. Even so, here we are, still waiting for Diablo III and with Torchlight II coming soon and probably ways before the former. Even though this version of Torchlight has its fair share of recurring issues, it’s likely to hit the loot hunger spot for Xbox 360 owners. If you’re a veteran of the original, though, there’s very little here that you haven’t seen before.

Pocket-lint gives it a 4.5/5:

RPG dungeon crawling at both its simplest and finest, Torchlight for the Xbox 360 is really, really good fun. The modest outlay and Xbox Live Arcade headline belie both the enjoyment and value that you’ll get out of downloading this fantasy hack and slash treat. While we’d challenge anyone not to get their tenner’s worth, there will be plenty of people who tire of it before they reach the end, let alone have the patience with the retirement system that gifts you an heirloom weapon to your new character if you’re prepared to go through the whole experience again.

The Level Up Times gives it a 7.3/10:

While not the most original game, it is great to finally see this genre on console. Overall, Torchlight is a very good game that just misses the mark on story and multiplayer. It controls perfectly which is somewhat rare in console ports. For fans of Diablo, and any other action-RPG, this is a must for the collection.

Gamedot gives it a 7/10:

It’s not suited to some players, but for those waiting for their next Diablo fix or even those who missed the Diablo trip the first time round, Torchlight is deservedly worth a visit. From its tight and varied visual flair and its impressive and stirring soundtrack, the only obvious exclusion is the missing co-op option. Not perhaps a necessary inclusion when released for the PC back in 2009, but these days for 1200 Microsoft Points one would expect some form of cooperative experience for this genre. Still it’s a minor niggle and there’s always Torchlight 2.

Planet Xbox 360 gives it an 8.2/10:

Torchlight looks like a winner. While the graphics aren’t heavily inspired like other top-down games, the dungeons look great, the character animation is solid and the attention to detail in some parts is pretty cool, especially the little glow left behind by the loot. Your surroundings start to look the same over time, but the introduction of new enemies is a nice touch. Audio consists of some solid dialogue, along with strong sound effects and decent music. Nothing amazing in terms of sound, but it’s hardly filler either. While multiplayer would’ve really pushed Torchlight to new heights, the game is no slouch as it stands. Fans of hack-n-slashers and role playing alike will equally come out in droves and make a $15 purchase., and deservedly so.

Xbox Gaming in South Africa gives it a 4/5:

For a game that was originally released in 2009, Torchlight has held up surprisingly well. Obviously we tend to be far more forgiving of Arcade games, primarily down to pricing when compared to retail products, but even so, this is a charming game that hides its lower budget roots well. As a hack-and-slash RPG, Torchlight doesn’t do anything even remotely different to what has come before, but at the same time it doesn’t try to either. Only the most cynical of gamers will find much to complain about here – one possible issue being the lack of multiplayer in any form. True, not every game needs a multiplayer component to be successful, but perhaps a co-op mode would have been just what Torchlight needed to elevate it to classic status. As it stands, Runic Games has done justice to a genre which, although not as prominent as it once was, still has realms of fans eager to whittle away the night hours deep underground. Torchlight fills a dungeon-sized gap in the market, and does so with style and a generous heart.

And Gametactics gives it a 7/10:

Torchlight does offer a decent experience that will be enjoyed by Diablo fans but some people may find the game repetitive gameplay and environment wise. Torchlight doesn’t feature any multi-play or co-op, which kind of kills the replay value but it’s supposed to be in Torchlight 2. Torchlight does have plenty to offer in terms of enjoyment and game time and the good does outweigh the bad allowing Torchlight to be as enjoyable on Xbox Live as it was on the PC. Torchlight is now available on Xbox 360 via the Game Marketplace for 1200 Microsoft points.