Runic Games’ digital download Torchlight is indeed hitting brick and mortar.
Earlier this afternoon, Encore Software announced an agreement with Runic that will give the Diablo-esque videogame a corporeal form soon -- as in January 5th “soon” according to the official stuff.
This retail release is for the PC version of the game, which is the only one that exists as of right now. In an FAQ on the official Torchlight Web site, Runic states that the team is working on a version of the game for Macintosh OS Snow Leopard. It is also mentioned that a decision on whether to release it for consoles has yet to be decided.
Torchlight will hit retail shelves at $19.99, the same price of the digital version available now.
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1:40 PM on 11.12.2009
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remember in diablo how all you do is spam left click?
i think a console port would be very doable and recommended
Isn't Diablo more than just spamming left-click? WUT BOUT UR PHAT LOOTZ?
What's the point of a Diablo clone if you can't partner up with a buddy for some phat lootz?
@JamnOnTheOne and everyone else upset there is no multiplayer
They are currently working on making a Torchlight MMO, no release date yet though.
Sorry, I'll stop plugging Giant Bomb now.
Giant Bomb.
This game looks really sick! I would buy it for $20, but not if they're dangling a console version hanging over my head...hmm.
I have to admit that the lack of multiplayer is a little bit offputting, especially seeing as I recently stumbled into a group of Diablo fanatics that are more than willing to team up when D3 comes out. From somebody who has this, is it worth waiting out for a sale on Steam/hard copy version, or should I just rush out and get it ASAP?
otherwise a part from those few flaws and no multiplayer it is a pretty entertaining game.
While I don't know your computer's specs, Torchlight is not demanding at all. It even has a "netbook"-mode to make it play on old laptops, so you could give the demo a spin and see how it fares.