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Tons of Horsepower to run this Titanic game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 24 / 28
Date: July 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Every hack and slash games that comes out of the market these days is compared upfront to Diablo 2. Diablo 2 has set a standard for hack and slash RPG, and every player who has gone through Diablo 2 will certainly look for something comparable. In comes Titan Quest. A real hack and slash Diablo clone with an insatiable thirst for PC horsepower.

The game version I have came with 5 CDs so turn on that TV and tune in to Law and Order while you install the game. By the time you finish the installation, you're already watching the court scene of Law and Order. It's almost like a 20 minute installation process. It took about 2 gbs of HD to install the game. Not bad.

Now, some gamers are having issues with game installation. Bad sectors, failed installation, etc. I would think the main culprit would be not enough HD space or temporary space for the game to use during installation. For some who have attempted to install the game on several PCs and still get an error message, I suggest you pull out that receipt and head out to the store for a replacement OR get the DVD version. Another advice would be to clean the registry. I cleaned my registry prior to installing this game.

Ok to start off, this game really does feel like Diablo 2 but only this time it's set in a)Ancient Greece b)it's 3D accelerated with AA and T&L, c)it has portals d)it has the exact same inventory screen as that of Diablo 2 (a REAL knock-off). I sometimes wonder if Brian Sullivan asked Blizzard Entertainment to use the Diablo game mechanics. Who knows? But it's exactly the same engine.

Now the ugly part (before I review the gameplay). This game requires a whole lot of PC horsepower. I mean the game will ground to a "slideshow" presentation when things get busy on screen. I am running a 3.4 ghz P4, 512mb Chaintech AGP card, 2 gb of DDR, running on a 200gb HD. I tried running it on 1048 resolution on medium texture and my PC was struggling to get the textures drawn every frame occasionaly, usually when things get busy onscreen. I'd say the minimum requirements to run this game on low settings at 800 resolution would be a 2.8ghz P4 and a 256mb AGP. Anything lower than this and expect this game not to run at all. Graphics-wise though the game is beautiful, but with every beauty comes a price and that's a trip to the nearest PC store to upgrade your system.

Gameplay, well..if you're suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, avoid this game. This is a "one-click per swing" game, meaning, you have to constantly click your mouse to keep your character swinging his weapon at hordes of merciless mobs bent on ripping you to pieces. Yup, this is where your mouse finger gets the real workout. Yes you get to encounter hordes of angry mobs while you frantically click your mouse to swing at every baddie. Stop clicking that mouse and you end up DEAD.

Maps are huge but the dungeons are two to three levels deep only. Diablo 2 took me hours to complete a dungeon. Titan Quest has a low map level structure supplemented with gazillions of mobs. Maps are easy to traverse because of icons that identify key areas found in your overhead map. Yes this game is user-friendly. I'd say TOO FRIENDLY. Icons completely cut out the intrigue "where is that door??? or "where is that staircase???" question when you travel outside. The game just points you totally in the right direction, and I mean the exact location where you need to go. This is Ancient GPS for you!

Weapons..well..I haven't really beaten the game yet but from what I've heard and read, there are tons of drops in this game. Ok...money wise you don't have to worry about being poor. If you like picking up useless drops in the game, you can have 50K as early as level 6. Weapons can be bought at towns, including potions and magic items. Weapons do not degrade overtime. Unlike D2 where there is a durability counter, Titan Quest weapons do not require repairs. It doesn't degrade.

Titan Quest also didn't employ the annoying Stamina Bar. Remember when you were playing D2 and you were trying to get to the other town and then suddenly you slow down to a walk? Well, Titan Quest got rid of that Stamina bar. Now you can run without fear of running out of air. Run all you like, there's no stamina penalty.

Quests...they're mostly go find this person type of quest. They're mostly "fetch me this" or "kill this" type of quest. Quests are easy to complete...well...thanks to the map icons. Storyline is your usual "YOU MUST SAVE THE UNIVERSE" type of story. Dialogue is so-so considering the scriptwriter was the guy who wrote the movie Braveheart. I'm not really a big fan of Braveheart because...well...Mel Gibson isn't even a Scotsman and he played William Wallace!??? I mean...his accent was just..BAD. Ok sorry for going off tangent here...

Well...what's my advice for you. Hmmm...ok...buy the game. We don't know if there will ever be a Diablo 3. If you are in need of a long fix (yes Titan Quest packs 40 hours of gameplay)of hack and slash, Titan Quest might be the next best thing. Production value is high, quality is excellent. It's worth your $50.00.

Ok I'm off to clean my house, mow the lawn, and wash my SUV...too much Titan Quest isn't good.

One of the Best Games I've Played This Year

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 17
Date: July 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Titan Quest is extremely fun and addictive. It reminds me a lot of another game called Diablo. I loved playing Diablo in the past and no game has come out like Diablo until now. If you liked Diablo you'll definitely love Titan Quest.

Titan Quest follows Greek mythology. There are many different monsters and creatures that you fight through out the game. This game has a lot of replay value. The maps in the game are linear but the maps are also huge. There are a lot of caves and temple dwellings to explore just like there was in Diablo.

The graphics in this game are extremely beautiful. I can tell the game developer put a lot of love and attention into making this game. The amount of detail in the creatures and monsters alone is great. The game has got great looking skeletons, zombies, and spiders to fight against.

The game has a great zoom feature for zooming in and out of areas to look at. The only thing I miss seeing in the game is where you could rotate your main character around. I'm sure a future patch will eventually fix that.

You can choose to be a male or female character at the beginning of the game and you decide how you want to fight in the game. Do you want to use a sword? Or do you want to use magic? The choice is yours.

This is a fun game to play. I recommend getting this game.

Awesome!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: August 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Some call it a Diablo clone..i am ok with that. The game is highly addictive and fun...tons of content and things to do.
It is a bit hard on older pc`s but i can live with it.

I am a FPS fan and i really hated RPG games because it was always about building tons of soldiers, gather resources and throw them at the ennemy and do that scenario until game over.And i was never playing RPG`S because of that because i got bored fast of that type of game.

I have finally found a game that is different and i love it!!!!

Buy it!!!!

Peace

Enjoy!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: July 08, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Have played through about half of the game so far. Am really enjoying it. The skill reassignment ability lends a strategic element that is refreshing- you can retool your skills to adapt to specific threats. Nice.

Inventory space could be a bit more robust, but thats a minor squabble.

If you like the genre, this is a must buy. Minor bugs, great gameplay and an enjoyable world!

Go buy.

GREATEST GAME SINCE D2...welll...if ur comps got it in it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

before i say this game is b e a uuuuuu tiful i must tell u that if ur comp is anything below the latest gaming model...forget ever playing this game for now!! the requirements are extremely steep. HOWEVER...if u have a rockin' PC with enough space...ur in for an insane hack and slash time! the graphics are beautiful and the skill optinos allow u to use UR strategy! the best part is...u dont have to always walk everywhere once u get to a town and walk near a portal...u can use ur personal portal stone to return u to that town at any time! it beats walking. But i must admit that the whole map icons system takes out ALOT of the challenge in mishs! Ironlore...keep bringing these beauties to the shelves! IF U DONT BUY THIS GAME u either dont have a good pc or have no taste in games whatsoever!

ADDICTION

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

THIS GAME IS ONE YOU CANNOT STOP PLAYING. GREAT GRAPHICS INTENSE GAME PLAY REPLAYABILITY, IN MY OPINION IF YOU ARE A ROLE PLAYING GAMER THIS OUTDOES WOW.

best pc game (next to halo of course)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 14
Date: July 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

man i played this game for only 1 hour and refused to get up even though my friends and i had figured that one out within in the first few minutes.

titan quest

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: November 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

My kind of RPG. Lot's of hacking and slashing and I was able to finish without getting a game faq.

The Titans have never looked so good!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: February 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

First of all, I'm a die hard Diablo and Diablo II player. I've tried many "clones", and Titan Quest is the one that stands out first and foremost in my mind. I was never so delighted to play the hack and slash genre since Diablo as I have with Titan Quest, happily delving into this type of game with abandon. A breakdown is below:

Fun: For pure monster slaying mayhem, this game is the one. Lots of enemies on screen, spells fly, swords thunk into beasties...you will be at this for awhile.

Playability: Simple controls make this game one of the most playable games out there. Simple left click and right-clicks will keep you moving along without complicated control schemes

Graphics: Exceeding Diablo II, the graphics will cause problems on middle to lower end machines. Perhaps unplayable on lower end machines entirely.

Originality: Based on Diablo and Diablo II, not very original, but with plenty of diversity to keep you busy and enthralled.

Overall: Highly recommended for those that love hack and slash, item collecting, or just monster bashing. Those seeking a more "fulfilled" RPG/action game might want to rent or find a demo first before committing to this title.

Extremely Addicting

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It's an extremely addicting game which gets better and better the more you play. You can play at your own pace since it is single player or play online with a friend in a co-op mode where you can both use your mastery skills to overcome enemies. Don't worry about dedicating your life to the game in order to have fun like in World of Warcraft. There are tons of choices to make and combinations to choose from. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ** And I normally don't play these types of games. I'm a First Person Shooter gamer typically. Try the demo first and you'll see!!

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