Chris Shive
Hardcore GamerReview: Torchlight III
Published 10/13/2020
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 10/13/2020
Torchlight III
Set in the same beloved universe as Torchlight I and II, this shared-world action-RPG brings back many of the franchise's signature features and mechanics that captured the hearts of ARPG fans around the world. In true Torchlight style, players will team up with friends and devoted pets to hack and slack their way through a vibrant world, discover ancient ruins of lost civilizations and brave dungeons filled with riches and dangerous creatures.
- Developer
- Echtra Games
- Publisher
- Perfect World Entertainment, Beijing Perfect World
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Critic avg
64
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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Score range
40–80
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 64 across 17 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Tony Bae
COGconnectedTorchlight 3 Review – Mismanaged Misadventure
Published 10/13/2020
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68
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalAnnette Polis
PlayStation LifeStyleTorchlight III Review – Hacked and Slashed (PS4)
Published 10/13/2020
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60
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Hauter
PlayStation UniverseTorchlight 3 PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/13/2020
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65
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Read originalSam Chandler
ShacknewsTorchlight 3 review: Just one more dungeon
Published 10/13/2020
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70
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen Talbot
Push SquareMini Review: Torchlight III - Torchlight Returns with a Familiar Dungeon Crawling Adventure
Published 10/13/2020
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60
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamantha Nelson
Windows CentralTorchlight 3 review: A light but shallow ARPG unlikely to find a new audience | Windows Central
Published 10/13/2020
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50
-14 vs critic avg
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