How does this differ from the previous Fate games?

[Callomac]

Is this basically the same as Fate but with some new features, or is it a different game (e.g., a sequel)?

[LordBlade]

As far as I understand it's just basically FATE with some more content.

Sadly these games have fallen far far behind the Torchlight games. Torchlight 2 blows this out of the water.

That said, FATE is still a fun, simplistic action adventure dungeon crawler.

[hushicho]

Personally I find FATE head and shoulders above Torchlight. There are numerous features that were not in Torchlight that make it, to me, a weaker game. There's also a lot more freedom in FATE.

The Traitor Soul allows for more character customisation including different races, and it also expands animal companion selection! As well as this, there is a great deal new in terms of items and magic. Of course, The Traitor Soul also includes two new realms, with new dungeons and new menaces. Additionally, you can still go back to the previous two games' realms right from the start, which you used to have to unlock by editing a file. WildTangent have done a great job porting it to Steam, and there's so much to do here that I doubt you'll ever complete it all!

I've personally been playing FATE for years, and I think The Traitor Soul is a superb game. You also certainly can't beat the price, especially now as it's on sale.

[Metro]

Are you talking about Torchlight or Torchlight 2? Torchlight was always more of a proof of concept made in about eight months to get some cash flow for Runic. Torchlight 2 is easily superior to any of the FATE games.

[uberfrag+.]

TL2>FATE all the way

[Elyziuz]

Would you say that if I already have TL2 (which I do), there's no reason for me to buy Fate? I wouldn't want to have to pay for a game that is similar but inferior to some other game that I already have.

[Megaflux]

Originally posted by hushicho:

Personally I find FATE head and shoulders above Torchlight. There are numerous features that were not in Torchlight that make it, to me, a weaker game. There's also a lot more freedom in FATE.

The Traitor Soul allows for more character customisation including different races, and it also expands animal companion selection! As well as this, there is a great deal new in terms of items and magic. Of course, The Traitor Soul also includes two new realms, with new dungeons and new menaces. Additionally, you can still go back to the previous two games' realms right from the start, which you used to have to unlock by editing a file. WildTangent have done a great job porting it to Steam, and there's so much to do here that I doubt you'll ever complete it all!

I've personally been playing FATE for years, and I think The Traitor Soul is a superb game. You also certainly can't beat the price, especially now as it's on sale.

+1

plus torchlight franchise doesnt get the style points fate gets since its just a reskinned version of the original with much more linear progression.

[Chika Ogiue]

Personally, I prefer FATE to Torchlight. Torchlight 2 was a real snorefest for me. But to answer the OP's question... This is basically brand new content with most of the FATE and FATE Undiscovered Realms content included too. I say most, as the main quest for Grove (from FATE) is no longer present. I expect it's the same for the UR main quest too, but it's been a long time since I've played.

[jackaho]

If it wasn't for the success of Fate, there would be no Torchlight. Baldree left Wildtangent to make Torchlight after creating Fate so WT is just milking the franchise to death. I still enjoy it, though.

Anyway, some of the main differences I've seen in this vs. the original Fate are more races to choose from that also start you stronger than the original. Classic 'defend' strongboxes that spawn enemies. New pets & enemies, which means more things to turn your pet into. You can also import your character from previous games, but all of the new stuff makes me glad I started new.

They also have Fate cards that we pick up randomly in dungeons. We're supposed to trade them in for rewards but I haven't been able to find a card vendor in Grove. Anybody know if there Is there one or do I need to save them for the next chapter?

[UnderToten]

Originally posted by jackaho:

If it wasn't for the success of Fate, there would be no Torchlight. Baldree left Wildtangent to make Torchlight after creating Fate so WT is just milking the franchise to death. I still enjoy it, though.

Anyway, some of the main differences I've seen in this vs. the original Fate are more races to choose from that also start you stronger than the original. Classic 'defend' strongboxes that spawn enemies. New pets & enemies, which means more things to turn your pet into. You can also import your character from previous games, but all of the new stuff makes me glad I started new.

They also have Fate cards that we pick up randomly in dungeons. We're supposed to trade them in for rewards but I haven't been able to find a card vendor in Grove. Anybody know if there Is there one or do I need to save them for the next chapter?

click on the fountain by the girl who sells magic stuff and you can go back to the main temple, there you can go to one of the other towns who has one of the card guys.

[jackaho]

Thanks, Oprah!

[Goro3D]

This Fate game is both the other games +1 I highly recommend this and not the other 2 this combines the previous fate games into one huge game Hope this answers your question :)!