Want to experience an exciting hack ‘n slash in the style of Diablo? If you have an account for the Epic Games Store, you can now download the first part of Torchlight for free.
What is Torchlight? Runic Games released this action RPG in 2009, in which you explore the caves and labyrinths beneath the mining town of Torchlight with your hero.
While mining for the crucial mineral Emberstone, the workers awakened monsters in the caves that now threaten to overrun Torchlight. Therefore, the expertise of a hero is required to handle this problem.
A Free Diablo Light
How does Torchlight play? Part 1 of the hack ‘n slash series is a single-player RPG. You create a hero from several classes and battle through the mine levels similarly to Diablo. The classes you can choose are:
- Melee Fighter (Destroyer)
- Ranged Fighter/Thief (Vanquisher)
- Mage (Alchemist)
As is common in many hack ‘n slashes, you collect a lot of loot during your adventures to acquire ever more powerful weapons and armor. Furthermore, you enhance your hero, who will gradually employ more potent skills.
The developers of Torchlight consist of former Blizzard employees like Max Schaefer, Erich Schaefer, and Peter Hu. Experience in the hack ‘n slash genre was thus present during the production of the game.
Here’s How to Get Torchlight for Free
How do you get the game? The game is now available for free for a week via the Epic Games Store.
- Create an account with Epic Games if you don’t have one yet
- Log in to your account on the website
- Visit the Torchlight store page
- Click on the button “Free” there
- Now you need to click “Place Order” in the new window that opens
- This will add Torchlight to your account, and you can download and play it via the Epic Games Store Launcher
The Start of an Interesting Series
How is the game received? The ratings of the hack ‘n slash on Steam have been at 97% and “very positive” in the past 30 days. The fluid gameplay, fast-paced combat, and treasure hunting are particularly praised.
Many call it a “Diablo Lite” because it has only three classes and no multiplayer, and because the story is not as deep. Nevertheless, it is considered one of the best action RPGs.
Here’s why you should play it: On September 3rd, Torchlight 2 will be released for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. With the free first part, you can get in the mood.
Moreover, the next installment of the series, Torchlight Frontiers, is currently in development, which this time will be an MMORPG. Torchlight 1 thus introduces you to the universe, and perhaps you’ll be tempted to play the subsequent parts as well. Additionally, you can use this to shorten the waiting time for Diablo 4.
