GGG wrote:Path of Exile is a free online-only action role-playing game set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. It is currently under development by Grinding Gear Games in New Zealand. New players are being added continuously to the Closed Beta Test.
Game Features
- Completely free to download and play
A persistent online world capable of supporting hundreds of thousands of players
A dark and gritty game world rendered from a fixed 3D perspective
Battle dozens of foes across a variety of unique areas
Randomly generated levels and items for extreme replayability
Online ranking and ladders for every game mode
Visceral combat with dozens of combinable skills
Battle in PVP tournaments for worldwide recognition
somewhat behind schedule but a surprisingly engaging product. the approach to active skills, (gem drops that level with you), is both novel and rewarding.OnRPG wrote:I didn’t want to make the comparison with Diablo 2/3 that much but unfortunately Path of Exile didn’t leave me to any choice. This game has the distinctly Diablo 2 feel in its animation and playstyle. Path of Exile however adds unique classes and a truly impressive skill tree system to make the genre into its own. If you can copy another game and create something even better than I say more power to you! Path of Exile chose to walk this path and has produced a challenging and addictive role-playing game worthy of OnRPG’s referral.
the passive skill tree is one of the most daunting i have ever seen.
in short, the thinking RPG fans' RPG. plenty of delicious loot, cramped dungeons, challenging critters and full character customisation.... (the approach to game currency is also quite interesting).
it's an impressive piece of work - not graphically stupendous but when gameplay is this good, who cares?
i) thanks to Mystical_Titan for the tip
ii) you can get in on the closed beta for as little as R80, which will translate into store points so it's a win-win.
iii) be warned, the beta learning curve is "here you are, there are some monsters, figure it out", so be prepared for some trial and error...