Torchlight returns! The award-winning action RPG is back, bigger and better than ever. Torchlight II takes you once more into the quirky, fast-paced world of bloodthirsty monsters, bountiful treasures, and sinister secrets - and, once again, the fate of the world is in your hands.
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"Runic Games delivers pure, perfectly paced loot-driven euphoria."
-IGN"Torchlight is a vibrant, fun, steampunky world, and exploring it is an absolutely addictive pleasure."
-Joystiq"[A] sprawling, ambitious game that does one thing very, very well. It gives you a world you'll want to explore, filled with enemies you'll love to destroy."
-Kotaku"Grab the game, grab some friends, and get to clicking."
-Destructoid"It's got heart. Moxie. It's the scrappy underdog that everyone wants to love, and it just so happens to be the best Action RPG I've played in years."
-Co-Optimus: This format allows for significantly smaller file sizes while maintaining similar image fidelity. Resolution and Container
The inclusion of (High Efficiency Video Coding) indicates the video uses the H.265 codec, the successor to the industry-standard H.264. HEVC is designed to deliver high-quality video at approximately half the bit rate of its predecessor.
Decoding the Video Codec Wars: H.264, HEVC, and AV1 ... - Flussonic
The designation refers to the video's vertical resolution (640x360 pixels). While considered "Standard Definition" today, a 360p video encoded with HEVC is highly optimized for low-bandwidth environments or mobile viewing where data conservation is a priority.
: HEVC uses flexible Coding Tree Units (CTUs) of up to 64x64 pixels, compared to the fixed 16x16 macroblocks of older standards, allowing it to compress data much more effectively.
Play co-op with other adventurers via LAN or over the internet (up to 4 players on console, and up to 6 on PC). Experiment with character synergies and defeat the greatest evils of Vilderan together.
: This format allows for significantly smaller file sizes while maintaining similar image fidelity. Resolution and Container
The inclusion of (High Efficiency Video Coding) indicates the video uses the H.265 codec, the successor to the industry-standard H.264. HEVC is designed to deliver high-quality video at approximately half the bit rate of its predecessor.
Decoding the Video Codec Wars: H.264, HEVC, and AV1 ... - Flussonic
The designation refers to the video's vertical resolution (640x360 pixels). While considered "Standard Definition" today, a 360p video encoded with HEVC is highly optimized for low-bandwidth environments or mobile viewing where data conservation is a priority.
: HEVC uses flexible Coding Tree Units (CTUs) of up to 64x64 pixels, compared to the fixed 16x16 macroblocks of older standards, allowing it to compress data much more effectively.
These popular features make their return in Torchlight II in improved form. More choices, better effects, and your pet will still make the run to town to sell your loot so you don't have to.
Want to make your own levels and characters? With GUTS, the Torchlight II editor, you’re using the exact same tools we used to make the game. Check out the official wiki to start creating new experiences and share them with the world.
Torchlight II also supports Steam Workshop, allowing for automatic mod subscription and synchronization. Choose from over a thousand mods and bend the game to your will. Or create your own and share your work with the entire world!
