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intoTheRain
Doesnt Like to Get Wet

Joined: 05 Jul 2006
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:39 am Post subject: Path of Exile

Download this game right now, it's free, why aren't you downloading it. I'm always skeptical when a new game comes out that is labeled by anyone as a game that will be a killer of a Blizzard product. I am as big a Diablo 2 fan as they come, and was completely let down by Diablo 3, despite playing it in denial for a few months. Ultimately, it failed me. Great game, but not at all a worthy Diablo sequel. Path of Exile has nailed everything, everything I wanted in Diablo 3, Path of Exile has it. At first I was a little slow getting into it. It felt overwhelming. The gem system, currency system, and passive skill trees are HUGE. But once it clicks, and you figure it out, you're hooked. Diablo 3 had incredible combat for an ARPG. It lacked however, depth, atmosphere, music, skill tree, end game, a reason to reroll, cool itemization. The skill tree will just blow your mind, it's HUGE. And so diverse. As well as the gem system and the currency system, the way you can alter all your items, etc. You'll never build a perfect character.. it'll have replayability for years. I never rerolled a character once in Diablo 3, I had one of each, it was all I needed. I completely boinked my Ranger up in PoE, and rerolled when she hit level 34 because she was useless. My new ranged is level 25 already, and it's been an incredible experience rerolling now that I have an idea how the game works. I'm just smashing things, where as before I felt like a child. I'm sure I'll end up rerolling again, but it's great fun, and something I loved about Diablo 2. Gives the game great replayability. And leveling again wasn't a chore, it's been more fun than my first playthrough. THe atmosphere and music are bang on. Something Diablo 3 completely lacks. I don't think anything will ever be nostalgic for me from Diablo 3, but I guarantee Path of Exile will. I need the atmosphere and music to enjoy and get immersed in the game, and this game has it. I'm not at end game yet, this game is actually challenging and I have a feeling it'll be a while before I'm there. THe hardest difficulty is apparently a road block, and if you don't build your character right you'll be rerolling in an awful hurry. But there are items you collect at high level end game called maps, that open up secret levels with badass bosses/mobs and even more badass loot. Additionally it has ladders, hardcore, etc. A ladder, something Diablo 3 REALLY needed to promote replayability. It has a million other game modes planned but I haven't got far into reading them yet. Long story short, great game is great, and I'm pumped to keep playing. Oh and it isn't pay to win. There are microtransactions, but they're only for cosmetic things. If you get it, let me know and I'll add you to help you out so you aren't overwhelmed, like I was at first. _________________ The above statement is true The below statement is false

intoTheRain
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:41 pm Post subject:

Apologies for the poor writing was in a hurry just had to quickly write down my excitement about the game _________________ The above statement is true The below statement is false

Nick_Tan
The Ninja of Nerds

Joined: 22 Jul 2006
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:08 pm Post subject:

Agreed. Path of Exile is an amazing title. I'm planning to write something about it... maybe soon...

Lethean
Big Fat Poo Head Who Ignores GR

Joined: 27 Jan 2001
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:41 pm Post subject:

Is it a visual feast? Will it require a towel for cleanup? I'm all about great gameplay above all else but I want a lot of eye candy too. The visuals in Diablo 3 sure did disappoint.
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it's fucking Canada and who wants to live in the badlands but space rebels, pirates and vikings..

Nick_Tan
The Ninja of Nerds

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:44 pm Post subject:

Visually, it's relative. For a small team of independent developers (maybe five people), the animations and graphics are superb. Against a team of hundreds of Blizzard employees, it's hard to compare. But I was disappointed with the animations and environments with Path of Exile.

Lethean
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:46 pm Post subject:

I think I shall give it a try!
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intoTheRain
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:29 pm Post subject:

Nick_Tan wrote:

Visually, it's relative. For a small team of independent developers (maybe five people), the animations and graphics are superb. Against a team of hundreds of Blizzard employees, it's hard to compare. But I was disappointed with the animations and environments with Path of Exile.

they're just a little too repetative i think. i like the towns, and the environments, but they're not diverse enough. but i'm sure that comes with the limitations of the team size/finances. hopefully if enough people get the word out on this awesome game the future areas will improve in that department.

but that's a needle of negativity in a haystack of awesomeness

definitely try it Lethean, I haven't been this excited about playing a game in years. everytime i level im excited to allocate my next passive skill point.

it's giving me all the feels i was hoping Diablo 3 would.
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De-Ting
Formerly Known as Prince

Joined: 11 Nov 2006
Posts: 8174

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:30 pm Post subject:

I've been playing this here-and-there since Nick talked about it on the podcast. I like it, it's just hard to find time to play it. Also, thinking of a name for your character that isn't already being used...ffffffffffffffffff...