Torchlight: Infinite

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Torchlight: Infinite is a Role Playing Game with a captivating story and stunning graphics. The game offers thrilling loot-based ARPG gameplay, but be prepared for a lot of grinding, frequent ads, and some bugs that can affect the overall experience. Despite its flaws, it stays true to its description as "The true loot-based ARPG."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,058 reviews

graphics96 positive mentions

monetization15 negative mentions

The game features colorful graphics and a fun art style, reminiscent of the Torchlight series.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of character classes and skill customization options.
The game is generally free-to-play friendly, allowing players to progress without mandatory purchases.

The game suffers from significant connectivity issues, often disconnecting players and causing lag.
Many features, such as character customization and certain classes, are locked behind paywalls, leading to a pay-to-win perception.
The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, especially after completing the main storyline.

graphics
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
29%
5%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received a positive reception, with many users praising the beautiful art style, smooth animations, and vibrant colors. While some players noted issues with optimization and occasional frame rate drops, the visuals are often described as top-notch for a mobile game, reminiscent of titles like Torchlight and World of Warcraft. However, a few reviews pointed out that certain graphical elements could be improved, and some found the aesthetic to be overly simplistic or cartoonish.
- “Everything else is great, beautiful graphics/art style, smooth gameplay, voiced characters is always nice.”
- “Graphics are amazing.”
- “Slick graphics and smooth gameplay combine for an awesome mobile experience.”
- “Have set everything to max graphics, and the resolution is stretched, with certain text off screen.”
- “Too much lag every other footstep even when I lowered graphic settings.”
- “Graphics is the worst I've ever seen.”
gameplay
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
42%
9%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its smooth mechanics and addictive nature, while others find it repetitive and shallow, lacking depth and variety, especially in endgame content. Technical issues such as lag and server connectivity problems have also been highlighted as significant detractors. Overall, while the graphics and character customization options are praised, many players express disappointment with the gameplay experience, particularly in comparison to previous titles in the series.
- “Smooth gameplay, non-brain-dead skill system, and most importantly no fear of missing out if you don't have much time to play.”
- “The gameplay is buttery smooth, intensely reminiscent of Path of Exile in its skill system and itemization (even down to the health/shield system).”
- “Great gameplay and graphics but was really disappointed to not see controller support.”
- “Not to mention some aspects of the game, like camera, localization, and upgrade mechanics, are very frustrating to deal with.”
- “The gameplay is literally the same as Path of Exile.”
- “Welcome to microtransaction hell that features boring, repetitive gameplay loops.”
story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
45%
7%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-voiced, while others describe it as generic, confusing, or lacking depth. Many users appreciate the graphics and gameplay mechanics but feel that the narrative does not significantly enhance the overall experience, often becoming repetitive or feeling unfinished after the main quests. Overall, while the story has its moments, it seems to take a backseat to gameplay and mechanics for many players.
- “The story alone is worth playing and it takes you on a long journey throughout multiple parts of the world, and it is fully voice acted!”
- “If you're looking for a top-shelf dungeon crawler with a polished, original ambience, compelling gameplay, and immersive storyline, this is your game.”
- “The storyline is awesome... I just keep on playing; I can't stop playing!”
- “The story is generic, and the heroes are modeled after the same types of games.”
- “The story isn't something to remember.”
- “Story is non-existent.”
monetization
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
46%
37%
The monetization in the game features microtransactions primarily for cosmetic items, pets, and classes, which many players find acceptable as it does not significantly impact gameplay. However, there are mixed opinions, with some labeling it a cash grab and expressing concerns about aggressive monetization practices, especially in late-game content. Overall, while some players appreciate the optional nature of purchases, others feel that the monetization detracts from the experience, particularly for fans of the original series.
- “The game is good and I can look over the in-game purchases, since it's not pay-to-win (like Diablo).”
- “It's a decent ARPG, and it's blessedly light on microtransactions/p2w; no need to pay to experience all of the content.”
- “The monetization doesn't get in the way of gameplay whatsoever, I'm so glad they decided to make a good game first and not just a shameless money grab.”
- “Would have been fun without the poor monetization, bad servers, and lack of features.”
- “It's quite clear within 60 seconds of launching this game that the entire purpose is to rope you into microtransactions.”
- “This is absolutely pay-to-win with predatory monetization.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a mixed experience; while some players find it rewarding and enjoyable, especially in the late game, others criticize it for being overly repetitive and lacking meaningful rewards. Many appreciate the absence of predatory microtransactions, but some feel that the grind can become tedious, particularly due to limited farming options and a lack of customization in gear. Overall, the game's grind is seen as a significant aspect that can either enhance or detract from the overall enjoyment, depending on individual preferences.
- “It's fun and not grindy like other dungeon crawler games.”
- “Grinding is okay if it's rewarding, which is not the case for this game.”
- “Deducted a whole star for one-dimensional farming endgame; it just gets more and more boring with each repeat of a map.”
- “Honestly pretty fun, but a terrible fourth act and an absolute mess of bloated systems drags this game down to an incredibly boring and grindy endgame.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
56%
28%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, particularly from users with folding phones like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, who report significant performance issues, including screen freezes, crashes, and excessive battery drain. While some improvements have been noted in recent patches, many players still find the gameplay experience laggy and in need of further optimization, especially for mobile devices. Overall, the game shows potential but requires additional work to enhance performance and stability.
- “The overall performance is good.”
- “Vulkan support for graphics renderer is good as well, improves battery and performance by a great margin.”
- “5 stars for very smooth gameplay performance, really need this kind of MMO. 👍 Wish Torchlight a good future. 😊”
- “Leaving this review for those with Galaxy Fold devices; my buddies and I all have Samsung Galaxy Fold 2-4, and the game is not currently optimized for it.”
- “When loading, the screen often freezes, the connection often crashes, and the cellphone gets hot very easily. Some features are still lacking; this game is not optimal to play. Hopefully, it can be optimized quickly on mobile.”
- “Just way too laggy and poor optimization at this point.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezing during loading, and crashes, particularly after updates. Many players express disappointment over the lack of multiplayer features and the overall buggy experience, which detracts from gameplay enjoyment. While some improvements have been noted post-patch, significant issues remain, leading to a frustrating experience for many users.
- “The graphics are nice, and the game runs smoothly without any bugs on my Samsung S22 Ultra.”
- “Fast-paced hack and slash gameplay with excellent stability.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it enhances the overall experience.”
- “After this most recent patch, after logging in the game loads to 34 freezes, then exits.”
- “When loading, the screen often freezes, the connection often crashes but when using other providers sometimes it can, the cellphone gets hot very easily, and some features are still lacking; this game is not optimal to play, hopefully it can be optimized quickly on a mobile phone.”
- “It freezes and kicks me off the game!!”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it overwhelming due to the abundance of skills and support options. While the character design and customization are praised, the overall character development system is criticized for being lacking, particularly in relation to the campaign's brevity and the game's disconnect from previous titles.
- “Fun classes, decent character design, and amazing customization!”
- “I really loved it as a new game; there are lots of things to do which makes me more and more excited, and I loved it even more because of the character design, it's like Albion Online.”
- “Character design and graphics look really good.”
- “The only thing that bothers me with every progress is the overwhelming skills, support skills, and other aspects of character development.”
- “Pros: runs well, plays well, looks good. Cons: it has nothing to do with the other games, the new currency features are bad, the campaign is short, and character development is lacking.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The music in the game is considered decent, surpassing that of its predecessor but not reaching the high standards set by the soundtracks of Torchlight I and II on PC. It effectively complements the visuals and maintains the series' signature style while being optimized for mobile devices to prevent overheating.
- “The music and visuals remain true to the Torchlight series and it works for mobiles, keeping the demand manageable, so as not to overheat devices.”
- “The music is okay - at least better than in Diablo, but it falls short compared to the masterpiece made for Torchlight I/II on PC.”
- “The music and visuals remain true to the Torchlight series, and while it works for mobiles, it keeps the demand manageable to avoid overheating devices.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's cartoonish design and videos are well-received, contributing to a humorous and enjoyable experience for players.
- “The design and videos are cartoonish, which adds a nice and funny touch to the game.”
- “The humor in the game is clever and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the characters have quirky personalities that make every interaction hilarious.”