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Torchlight

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Game Information

Original Release Date: October 27, 2009

Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360

Involved Companies: Perfect World Entertainment, Encore, JoWooD Entertainment AG, Microsoft Studios, Runic Games, World Domination Industries, Inc.

Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Summary: In this ARPG you control a hero who explores a series of randomized dungeons, fightinghordes of enemies and collecting equipment, gold, and loot while doing so. The game also features a town , to which the hero can return to sell and buy gear and items and pick up quests. As you progress into the dungeon, you get to battle unique bosses that advance the main storyline by completing quests revolving around them. Optionally, the player may take on side quests, random quests or visit branching dungeon areas to further develop their character.

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This work is part of CSCI E-114, Web Application Development with Jamstack, Harvard Extension School. All video game data was obtained from The Internet Game Database (IGDB).