Speaking to 1UP, Runic Games' Max Schaefer intimated that he'd like to see the company's upcoming RPG Torchlight make an appearance on Xbox Live Arcade. Unfortunately, Schaefer admitted that Runic is a small developer and is focused on bringing out the Torchlight MMO next, so an XBLA version may not be in the cards. He noted his belief that an XBLA version "would really do great," however.
Given the enjoyable time we spent with the PC version at PAX, we're inclined to agree. A dungeon crawler in the same vein as Diablo, Torchlight would be a perfect fit for consoles, especially with the addition of multiplayer. Here's hoping Runic finds a way to make it happen.
Reader Comments (20)
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 2:28AM (Unverified) said
the hud looks EXACTLY like the Diablo 2 HUD, just miniaturized.
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 8:31PM (Unverified) said
I wasn't really saying it as a bad thing, although contextually it could seem that way. I
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 8:32PM (Unverified) said
heart D2.
P.S. - No, I did not know that useless information.
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P.S. - No, I did not know that useless information.
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 2:35AM ch3burashka said
I has heard of Torchlight, but I hasn't seen it. It a-look like Diablo + Warsiders, so is cool.
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 4:14AM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
Well that looks fine and dandy. I suddenly gained interest in Tourchlight. I would like to see this hop onto xbla.
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 4:21AM (Unverified) said
not only does the hud look like Diablo 2, the art style looks like the barbarian scene from diablo 3. well, if you are gonna copy someone, copy the best i guess
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 6:32PM (Unverified) said
eh, they will both prolly end up being fun and i will likely own em both so to all blizzard employees past and present go my support.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 7:25AM Ghen said
Are you kidding me, a XBLA dungeon crawler? I'd buy that in a heart beat.
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 12:53PM (Unverified) said
Arkadian Warriors is pretty bad and Gauntlet doesn't quite make the cut anymore (Gauntlet Legends would be another story). Too Human is pretty decent, it's just way too linear. I really hope this isn't the last time we hear about this coming to XBLA.
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Posted: Oct 11th 2009 2:14PM (Unverified) said
Indeed, it would be a shame if they didn't finish the "trilogy." It's both a good and bad sign that we haven't heard anything about its continuation. Bad because they may have scrapped it altogether, or good because they may be building the game from the ground up to iron out some of the iffy mechanics and design. Too Human definitely deserves another chance, hope it isn't too late for it.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 10:13AM edhe said
A good pretty coop dungeon crawler that's actually pretty decent [ie not arkadian] would be appreciated on xbla.
Easily monetisable with future campaigns/custom armour/etc also.
Easily monetisable with future campaigns/custom armour/etc also.
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 10:44AM (Unverified) said
Wow, can't wait to try this out!
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 1:40PM (Unverified) said
Still worthless with no multiplayer
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 3:04PM Phawx said
They seriously need to make this happen! If not, I'll still get it for PC.
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 4:26PM (Unverified) said
I didn't see anything in there that said it WAS coming to XBLA. In fact this is the opposite of reporting news. This is the dumbest story I've ever seen. "These guys that made a game would like to see it on XBLA but they aren't going to do it."
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 6:00PM (Unverified) said
sylectris,
get a brain dude
get a brain dude
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 6:31PM Martin C said
YOU SHALL NOT PASS!
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 8:30PM (Unverified) said
I wasn't really saying it as a bad thing, although contextually it could seem that way. I






